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THE EXHIBITION

LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION

SUMMIT JEWELERS

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MEDICINE HEALS THE BODY. MUSIC HEALS THE SOUL.

The CLASSIC COLLECTION of

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL

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Abode:

Endangered Wolf Center Grand Center Arts District Gateway to Hope Sustainable Therapy Women of Achievement

LANDSCAPE

Not a minute too soon, Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess, provides LN readers with a lyrical meditation on the transition from autumn to That Other Season in the context of how a home garden can vary so pleasingly throughout the year.

ABODE 24 26 28

The Trio Landscape Feature: Landmarks Association of St. Louis

STYLE

44 46 47

47 Style Feature:

SUMMIT JEWELERS

LN regular Brittany Nay confabs with globe-trotter Martin Hassing about lapidary matters – and about his Summit Jewelers, now observing its 40th anniversary of supplying clients with rare gems and other glittering goods in Webster Groves.

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This year, Kids Rock Cancer celebrates 10 years of making a difference! Kids Rock Cancer is supported

by Maryville University’s music therapy program, the only such program accredited in the St. Louis area. Discover the valuable role therapeutic songwriting plays in supporting youth who battle cancer and other blood-related diseases, and learn how you, too, can make a positive impact, on page 10.

Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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TEST DRIVE

This month, guest automotive writer Dan Wiese takes LN readers for a ride in the 2020 Maserati Levante GTS, a 550-horsepower, Ferrari-sourced twin-turbo V-8 powerhouse, whose exterior he admiringly calls “the essence of cool.”

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The Daily Feature:

One Look, Two Ways Style Speak Feature: Summit Jewelers

THE DAILY 64 66 68 70

Persons of Interest Hyken’s Homework Crossword Puzzle Feature: Test Drive

ARTS & CULTURE 76 78 80 83

Dinner & A Show Around Town Arts Speak Feature: “Art St. Louis XXXV, The Exhibition”

When is the best time to

IGNITE A PASSION? John pursues his artistic passions around town

and at The Gatesworth at every opportunity.

Rarely idle, John regularly ventures out to the Tivoli, the book store, the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and art fairs to soak in all St. Louis has to offer. When he’s home at The Gatesworth, he’s likely regaling his adventures with friends over lunch, expanding his horizons in history or art class, listening to an opera record or searching for an opera poster to add to his vast collection. Every day, John gives life a standing ovation.

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EDITOR I’VE SAID IT ONCE, BUT I’LL SAY IT AGAIN – ALTHOUGH I THINK new builds are beautiful, there is something about a historical home or structure, the intricate details, that make me swoon. And thankfully, there is an organization locally dedicated to preserving such structures.

Starting on page 28, in the magazine’s Abode section, Ladue News freelance writer Drew Gieseke shares how the Landmarks Association of St. Louis has been adamantly working toward preservation for 60 years using education, promotion and advocacy to protect the metro area’s architectural history and integrity. We hope you enjoy learning about the history of the organization and the projects currently in the works.

But that isn’t the only anniversary we are observing this week. We are also celebrating a real gem of a business: Summit Jewelers in Webster Groves. LN contributing writer Brittany Nay speaks with Martin Hassing about the array of inventory of this 40-year-old shop – discussing the colorful collection of sapphires, rubies, emeralds and more that stocks its shelves. We hope you enjoy learning more about this business (and its stunning work!) starting on page 47, in the magazine’s Style section.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town The Wings of Hope Soaring to New Heights Endowment EDITOR’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONROY

Campaign recently received a big boost, having received a $1 million gift from the William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation. This donation has grown the endowment to nearly $8 million, which is moving it closer to its $10 million Phase 1 goal. According to a press release, the goal of the endowment campaign is “to ensure Wings of Hope has the capital to secure the planes needed, cultivate the next generation of volunteer pilots and expand the organization’s

Congratulations to Christine M. Cadio, FACHE , president and CEO of

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9143 PINE AVENUE, Brentwood.

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700 SAINT PAUL ROAD, Wildwood.

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$149,000

12 GLENVIEW ROAD, Ladue.

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7618 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

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2530 NORTH GEYER ROAD, Frontenac.

$625,000

wood-burning fireplace. $329,000. OPEN 11/17, 1-3PM

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$1,449,500

9338 BERRY AVENUE, Rock Hill.

$557,500

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$1,424,900

6 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue.

$549,900

5795 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,395,000

921 LAKELAND DRIVE, Pacific.

$499,000

8 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE.

$1,365,000

1180 VALLEY VUE POINT, Saint Albans.

$489,900

1012 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights.

$1,299,000

1030 GLENMOOR AVENUE, Glendale.

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2747 TURNBERRY PARK, Town and Country.

$1,295,000

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$199,000

1703 EAGLE BLUFF DRIVE, St. Albans.

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$170,000

29 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

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$2,950,000

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6447 CECIL AVENUE, Clayton.

$1,100,000

820 GREELEY AVENUE, Webster Groves.

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MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY KIDS ROCK CANCER

10 YEARS OF

Positive Impact T

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

hrough dark times, through elation, throughout each day, we turn to a common comfort: music. To melodies that mirror our moods, that weep and celebrate with us, and keep constant company. And for youths who contend with cancer or a disease, music can offer support through one of life’s toughest experiences.

“When you’re a child or a teen, so much of your power and authority is ripped away from you [when combatting cancer or a disease] because you have to listen to the doctors and nurses,” explains Tracie Sandheinrich, senior music therapist and the director of clinical services and development at Kids Rock Cancer. “Songwriting gives kids their voice and power back.”

Kids Rock Cancer delivers that impactful tool to youths in the hospital, giving them the opportunity to channel those intense emotions into a form that can once again make them feel heard.

“Traditional talk therapy can be difficult,” says Sandheinrich. “A lot of children find it easier to express their emotions through music. I watch these kids transform through writing their own song and telling their own story, creating that safe space through a familiar format.”

Maryville University launched Kids Rock Cancer in 2009, modeled after a music program in Texas, with one board certified music therapist: Sandheinrich. In the last decade, the program has expanded to three music therapists and significantly more patients. The programming has even expanded to include sibling sessions in an effort to aid families whose lives have turned upside-down.

“A song created becomes this concrete, tangible thing from a lot of darkness – something that can create a

Above: Tracie Sandheinrich working with Pierre in the sound studio.

Right: Dr. Cynthia Briggs, Steve Straub, Bob Mills, Jeremiah Dellas, Al Hammerman and Kirk Stange

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positive conclusion or breakthrough,” shares Sandheinrich. “To be able to have a child’s voice on recording, Back row: m usic therap singing their own ist Cara Stern Sudbrock; Pi Jaime Kennington Wilh erre, partici ite; music th Sandheinri song, is truly a pant; senio erapist ch. Front ro r music ther w: Ariana, p ap articipant; lasting legacy for Amoralee W ist,Tracie ard, partici pant. their families.”

Maryville University, which supports Kids Rock Cancer, is home to the only accredited music therapy program in the St. Louis area. Kids Rock Cancer has impacted more than 1,700 participants through therapy sessions, events and performances since its inception in late 2009. Celebrating a decade of making a difference, Kids Rock Cancer looks ahead to the future and how it can increase its impact through research, particularly with the sickle-cell population, on lyrical expression.Take part in the celebration by going online at kidsrockcancer.org and checking the calendar for numerous fall events in the area and a special spring concert. Even more so, support the program through unique shopping programs, like AmazonSmile, tribute gifts or becoming an advisory council member.

“Music is this amazing phenomenon that’s relatable to so many people,” shares Sandheinrich. “It unites us all. This specific process opens the gateway for a child, teenager or young adult who is dealing with something so traumatic and life-changing and creates a safe, comforting, familiar presence.”

Maryville University Kids Rock Cancer, St. Louis, 314-529-9349, kidsrockcancer.org

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Endangered Wolf Center

POLO CLASSIC GARDEN GALA Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

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uests and friends of the Endangered Wolf Center recently gathered at McGehee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms in Chesterfield for the annual Endangered Wolf Center polo match.

This year’s event – a garden gala with a VIP tent and cabana tents – will help the center preserve and protect Mexican wolves, red wolves and other wild canids. Special guests were two box turtles (on leashes so they wouldn’t run wild and wreak havoc) and an eastern hog-nosed snake. And the day’s polo victors? The Mid America Logistics team beat the STL Wealth team.

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Meredith Stuart, Clara Jayme, Jeffrey Hallazgo, Lysa Sayad

Michael McGehee, Lucas McGehee, Janet and Smith McGehee

Thanks to the St. Louis Benefit Polo Club and our event sponsors, today’s polo classic garden gala will directly support the Endangered Wolf Center’s mission. We’re working to save valuable wolf and fox species that are drastically declining from our American landscapes.

We provide inspiring educational programs and successfully breed and reintroduce these animals into protected wild places. Days like today truly capture the generosity of St. Louis, and we are most grateful to all of our supporters.

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Grand Center Arts District

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elebrating the Grand Center Arts District, the Grand Center Gala recently took place in The Big Top venue in St. Louis and honored the support of Mary Beth and Jerry Daniels. Guests included supporters, art patrons, performers and city officials who gathered to enjoy a cocktail reception before dinner and dancing. The district continues to grow with its new Arts Academy Plaza and Washington Streetscape, along with more to come under its new executive director, Rich Simmons.

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Jennifer and Steve Davis

Jim Kemp, Michael Slawin

Erin Prange, Kathie Winter, Kathy Sherby, Karen Morrow

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Karen Miles, Amy Edwards

Cindy Blake, Peter George

Ken Kranzberg, Carol and Tom Voss

As I begin my journey as the executive director for Grand Center Inc., I’m perhaps even more impressed by the possibilities that lie before us. Whether it’s the continued excellence of our arts partners, new doors opening to the public or exciting new initiatives, Grand Center Arts District is embracing what’s next.

RICH SIMMONS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Dr. Alandrea Stewart, Dr. Dwayne Smith

Jana Utter, Jim and Gayle Messina

Cole McBride, Sherry Sissac

Christina Altholz, Amy Altholz

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Gateway to Hope

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very day in Missouri, 16 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and 11 of them experience some type of financial distress during treatment. However, thanks to Gateway to Hope, this year, 400 women will receive both financial assistance and treatment support. It is because of the support given at events such as Gala for Hope that Gateway to Hope hopes to provide assistance for 450 women by 2022. This year’s event was held at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton and featured pink hair extensions, a photo booth, a Champagne raffle, a wine pull, silent and live auction items and a tribute wall. No one should choose between basic needs and lifesaving care, and thanks to the continuing work of Gateway to Hope, many will not have to.

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Lee Haynes, Karen Morrison

Suzanna Davis, Virginia Libby, Carrie Schnuck, Kimberly Bader, Jeanie Wakula, Kelly Bagwe

Alice Kinsella, Mary Beth Proost

Julian and Helen Seeherman, Phyllis Langsdorf

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Jenny and Chris Bartlow

When I was diagnosed, my children were very young. They were 3, 6 and 8 years old.

I was lucky enough to have the best health insurance around and family and friends and support and finances. I don’t think it’s fair that I got to live because I had those things and other people may not get to live because they don’t have them.

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Diane Engelsmann, Susan Wedemeyer

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Sustainable Therapy

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Photos and story by Jon Saucier o improve rehabilitation efforts in Haiti, Sustainable Therapy recently held its annual fundraiser at the wonderfully eclectic Joe’s Cafe & Gallery. Guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon filled with great conversation, live music and Haitian hors d’oeuvres. The event’s silent auction also featured fabulous items.

Sustainable Therapy was established by a group of St. Louis rehabilitation personnel to improve the status of rehabilitation in Haiti. Our goal is to enable the Haitian community to provide their own services to help return people to work.

MARY CHRISTMAN, BOARD PRESIDENT

(SHOWN WITH GIL SMITH AND CHUCK GULAS)

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Mary and Bill Hopfinger

Linda Miller, Nancy Arena and Chris Williams

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John and Maggie Womick

Molly Kammien, Craig Kammien and Ann Kammien

Kristina Stierholz, Albert Webster, Katrina Stierholz, Mark Banaszak and Marianne Wilson

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THE FUTURE OF CARE IN WEST COUNTY

INTRODUCING THE NEW BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL. What if the design of a hospital was as advanced as the technology inside? What if the care you received felt like it was personalized especially for you?

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is just that place.

Every detail of our new hospital brings together the science of care with the compassion of caregiving.

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Women of Achievement

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omen of Achievement recently hosted its annual meeting at Ladue’s Bogey Club. The invitation went to all Women of Achievement members. The meeting welcomed new honorees, updated members on the Women of Achievement annual luncheon and allowed everyone to mingle.

Women of Achievement, which celebrates its 65th anniversary next year, is the oldest ongoing program in the metro area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and leadership of women. It’s currently calling for nominations for next year’s class of honorees, with a Jan. 13, 2020, deadline for receipt of those nominations. The 2020 Women of Achievement luncheon will thereafter take place on May 12. Chairing this year’s luncheon is Joni Karandjeff, with Elizabeth Mannen as vice chair.

The Women of Achievement luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton in the spring is by far our biggest event of the year, but our annual meeting in the fall is also very heavily attended, specifically by all Women of Achievement members, from past honorees to new honorees. It’s a special opportunity for Women of Achievement members to mingle, catch up, welcome new members and plan for the upcoming luncheon, as well as future endeavors. Women of Achievement’s ongoing work to honor outstanding female volunteers is only as strong as the commitment and efforts of its members. The annual meeting is a great reflection of this continued commitment to recognize volunteerism by women in the St. Louis region.

MARIAN M. NUNN, PRESIDENT

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Terry Bloomberg, Sheila Greenbaum

Judy Draper, Gwendolyn Packnett, Diane Katzman

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25TH ANNIVERSARY CAREGIVER AWARDS LUNCHEON VOYCE

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Road, 314-918-8222, voycestl.org Honor frontline caregivers at the 25th Anniversary Caregiver Awards Luncheon by VOYCE, which creates public awareness about quality longterm care and speaks up for those who deliver quality, person-centered care while respecting the rights of those for whom they serve. Pictured: 2018 Caregiver Awards recipients

THE NUTCRACKER SAINT LOUIS BALLET Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1 University Drive, 314-516-4949, touhill.org

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The glorious sets, costumes and dancing for which Saint Louis Ballet is known set the stage for this favorite holiday production, The Nutcracker. Catch a matinee or evening show on November 29 through December 1 and December 18 through 23, with the added temptations of Sugar Plum Fairy luncheons and dinners.

THE BOULEVARD FARMERS’ MARKET TOWER GROVE FARMERS MARKET Tgfarmersmarket.com/boulevard-fm Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., come explore more than 30 vendors at The Boulevard Farmers’ Market in Richmond Heights.

Running through November, you can browse local produce, meats and specialty foods, all while enjoying live music, a delicious lunch

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and fantastic cocktails at this fabulous shopping district.

THANKSGIVING BASKET & HOLIDAY ADOPTIONS CIRCLE OF CONCERN FOOD PANTRY

LIGHT UP GLENNON CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, 1465 S. Grand Blvd., glennon.org/light-up-glennon This holiday season, support the patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital by bringing your family and your flashlights to Light Up Glennon on December 3 and 17 at 8 p.m. Sing carols while lighting up the hospital and watch as patients share in the joy by shining lights on you.

112 St. Louis Ave., 636-861-2623, circleofconcern.org Circle of Concern Food Pantry invites you to take part this year in the spirit of the season at its Thanksgiving Basket and Holiday Adoptions events.

The nonprofit organization seeks donors to lend their support by aiding Circle of Concern as it serves muchneeded items to 500 households during the holidays.

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or more than 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America have been providing leadership development, hands-on learning and community involvement for youth across America. The St. Louis area alone produces nearly 700 Eagle Scouts a year, from all backgrounds and life experiences.

“Boy Scouts stretches all throughout the St. Louis area – from urban to rural to suburban areas,” explains Michael Scully, treasurer for the Greater St. Louis Area Council. “They [impact] all these people in different ways.”

Scully, the regional president of PNC Bank, expresses a keen interest in leadership development. “I think they do a magnificent job,” he says. “Workforce development is important and the Boy Scouts do a lot of that.”

Workforce development includes programs like Exploring, where scouts are paired with local companies in an internship like setting. The goal is to allow youth to experience different career fields and discover their potential interests while in high school and college.

“We have a lot of STEM activities,” Scully adds. “It’s a shortcoming in [some] education institutions and we’re filling that void through fun activities like camping.”

A former Boy Scout himself, Scully has fond memories of those hands-on learning experiences from yearly camping trips. “All the camps and after school

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activities incorporate education with fun and scouts elevate themselves in leadership positions,” he says.

With the broad spectrum of economic backgrounds that the Boy Scouts reach, the organization’s goal is to give every troop the same experiences. That is where fundraising campaigns like Friends of Scouting come in.

“Friends of Scouting is a broad fundraising event that pays for about a fourth of our budget,” Scully says. “[It reaches] out to community leaders and friends to raise money [toward] the scouting experience for those who don’t have the funds.”

Scully chaired the Friends of Scouting campaign in the spring of 2019. “Several thousand people [in the Boy Scouts] come from poor areas,” he continues. “A quarter of our budget goes to that shortfall.”

The Boy Scouts, Scully adds, is an organization many people have a connection to, and any donation is appreciated. However, any donation is appreciated. “I think Boy Scouts is a valuable part of our ecosystem of developing leaders,” he affirms.

“If you’re looking for a way to help make our communities stronger – Boy Scouts is really the best you can get.”

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nly after a deep, killing frost do the true bones of a garden emerge.

My own garden’s moonflower vine has turned into a brown lacework of melted strands, which will need to come down on the next sunny day.

My “mystery” bean vine, like Jack’s beanstalk, never bloomed, so I still have no idea what kind it was – but it made a great summer bower traversing the arbor over our bird-watching chairs. The seed packet bore the label “hyacinth bean,” but this plant was anything but.

Meanwhile, the sumptuous railing drapery of the potted sweet potato vine on the back deck had no chance to wither from cold, as the tubers needed harvesting and drying before a hard freeze. As planned, that harvest (six tubers) is now drying on the sunroom table and may actually suffice for the Thanksgiving potato pone. (I really grow the sweet potato for the luxuriant, lush lianas that turn an otherwise bare back deck into an Edenic aerie – the culinary benefit’s just a bonus.)

We see a different garden each day. One of the best reasons for having a dog involves making yourself walk outside regularly, rain or shine. That opportunity for frequent observation of seasonal change in my beds and borders numbers among my greatest joys.

In the early spring, it prompts the hunt for the first crocus, the first daffodil, the first snowdrop. Late spring brings the sweet lettuces, fragrant alyssums and luscious lilacs. (Notably, Thomas Jefferson participated in an annual pea-growing challenge with his neighbors to see who could first plate spring peas on the table – and would eagerly await his own first harvest.)

Among the other seasons, summer brings the search for early tomatoes, enough parsley for a batch of pesto and a plentiful pan of shishito peppers for the grill.

Autumn creates an entire symphony of changing colors as the maples blush and the Japanese anemones nod.

Even winter exhibits special charms, with fragrant witch hazel, bright holly berries and snow layers on the Japanese lantern.

So plan it and plant it. Spend a few cold winter days reminiscing about the seasonal calendar of your own garden. When was it most exciting, and when was it drab? Focus on those boring spells, and create a new

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spring planting plan to enhance dull days and increase your pleasure and delight. Add earlier varieties of daffodils, reblooming daylilies, stunning maple varieties or one glorious golden gingko. Or perhaps put a lace bark maple near your kitchen window or an amaryllis on the breakfast table.

A true gardener lives in a constant state of anticipation, amazement and admiration of nature.

The sudden shower that may spoil someone’s golf game dances brightly down my rain chain and brings out the pink rain lilies.

Being a gardener also involves being an optimist.

Sowing a handful of seeds accompanies the belief that a refreshing cucumber bisque and savory French sorrel sauce will await in your future.

Embrace the seasons as they come, and you will find delight in every day.

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By Drew Gieseke | Photos courtesy of Landmarks Association of St. Louis

Fresh off its 60th anniversary, an area organization seeks to continue its mission of saving architectural icons. strong foundation for a thriving city relies on preservation.

For the last 60 years, the Landmarks Association of St. Louis has worked to build and reinforce that foundation by using education, promotion and advocacy to protect the metro area’s architectural history and integrity – an ongoing mission rooted in community-minded individuals since the 1950s.

“When we were founded, approximately one-third of the city was proposed for demolition,” says Andrew Weil, the association’s executive director. “But it wasn’t for any redevelopment plan. It was for some ephemeral idea that something new would replace it.”

Weil, who has worked for the association since 2007, says that at the time of its founding, approximately one-third of the city was slated to be demolished to make way for new development. Unsurprisingly, this prospect frightened some people. “[The association was] founded to inject some sanity into the process, protect the important buildings and important neighborhoods, to try to slow things down,” says Weil. “We didn’t want to lose our unique architectural character.”

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Left: 1875 map showing location of the Landmark Association of St. Louis future office site.

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Rendering of the Landmark Association of St. Louis future office site, at 1805 S. Ninth St. in St. Louis.

The association was organized in 1958 and officially incorporated as a nonprofit in 1959. From there, its founders immediately got to work. St. Louis has long maintained a reputation as one of the Midwest’s marquee architectural destinations – particularly thanks to structures built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the country’s first skyscraper.

That skyscraper – the Wainwright Building – numbers among the association’s key early preservation victories, as well as other notable properties like the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis and the Chatillon-DeMenil House in that municipality’s Benton Park neighborhood. But the work gained exponential momentum once the National Register of Historic Places was established in 1966, and later tax credits were offered to renovate properties listed on the register.

“Perhaps the thing that we’ve done that’s had the largest impact on helping to facilitate redevelopment and rehab is the National Register listings,” says Weil. “I don’t have an exact count, but with all of the districts we’ve done, we’ve listed something around 12,000 buildings.”

These efforts do more than just keep buildings from being destroyed, though. Weil points out that the most intact districts in nearby metropolises – and other “it” cities at or near the top of resurgent upward swings – often number among the neighborhoods that are the most preserved, because the existing foundation gives people something to build on.

“Ongoing work to register properties has led to major, major investments and preservation of areas of St. Louis,” Weil says.

This investment also helps rebuild the tax base. Since 1998, when the association began tracking the local economic impact of its preservation efforts (either through privately or publicly funded projects), it has assisted with “billions” in community reinvestment.

Just as important or more important, though, involves what those structures add to the makeup of the area.

“It’s also a unique cultural heritage,” says Weil. “Every city has a unique character in terms of its architecture. There’s plenty of cookie-cutter suburbs and neighborhoods – that’s fine if that’s your thing – but there’s something to be said about what our ancestors built.”

The association celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this month with an annual fundraiser, which Weil describes as less a formal function and more a time dedicated to celebrating another year of the association pursuing its vital mission.

During the event, renowned architect Eugene Mackey III, who died in 2016, was honored with the H. Meade Summers Jr. Award for his tireless efforts in local preservation.

Expect much the same work in the next 60 years. The association’s next big initiative involves raising funds to preserve three historic standpipe water towers in the area.

Constructed between the 1870s and 1890s, each stands as a tribute to the craftsmanship and romance of a bygone era; any unsuspecting passerby would take this wondrous trio for public monuments, not 19th-century versions of the ordinary water towers we’re so used to seeing in communities.

“They’re really cool – they’re really beautiful,” says Weil. “All three need a major intervention to make sure they’re around for another 100 years.”

The campaign requires millions of dollars to do that. Yet this project only marks an extension of the association’s threepillared mission – and a glimpse at what’s to come for the future of historic properties here.

That mission? Weil sums it up succinctly: “Stay the course.”

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Festive FASHION H

By Mary Mack

oliday shopping can be incredibly frustrating – the crowds, the cold, the struggle to pull a festive look together.

Or it can be incredibly passive – pajamaclad online shopping from your couch, crossing your fingers that size, style and quality work out when packages arrive at your doorstep.

But rarely is holiday shopping as delightful as what MERCH founders Tania Beasley-Jolly and Susan Sherman have dreamed up for the upcoming MERCH Mix Holiday Pop-Up on Nov. 20 and 21, when four covetable global brands – Mateo, Galvan London, Apparis and Jeffrey Levinson – come together for a festive shopping experience unlike any other.

Delivering on their promise of offering curated and experiential retail to the metro area, the event will take place at CAM in St. Louis’ Covenant BluGrand Center neighborhood, giving attendees the chance to view exhibitions like “Stephanie Syjuco: Rogue States” and “Bethany Collins: Chorus” before they even begin to shop.

“CAM was a natural partner, walking through their exhibitions and then walking into and experiencing MERCH,” says Beasley-Jolly. “And Susan and I are very curatorial, so the brands we selected fit with the location because they’re all conversation starters, almost like little museum pieces.”

Guests will enjoy cocktails, a DJ and local vendors like fashion stylist Annie Heyward, who will be on hand to help pull together holiday ensembles.

Then, of course, the shopping. Not only will apparel and accessories be on display to peruse and purchase, but the creative minds behind the labels will be in attendance as well, giving shoppers the one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet with the designers behind the products and even tap their expertise for styling.

“To be able to speak with the people who designed the products, talk to them about their inspiration for the garments and accessories and even have them help you style it – where else do you get that opportunity?” says Beasley-Jolly.

Like all things that Beasley-Jolly and Sherman do, this particular grouping of designers was selected intentionally.

“When Susan and I started, we always knew that we wanted to do a multibrand event,” Beasley-Jolly says.

“And during the holidays, people are in the market for gifts and things for themselves for holiday parties, so that’s why we chose the brands that we chose. Right now, people are very thoughtful as to what they are adding to their wardrobes, so with these four brands, maybe a person isn’t purchasing something from all four, but you’re discovering new brands, and you know

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you’re not going to run into your next-door neighbor wearing the same thing.”

The pop-up will include ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, outerwear and jewelry ranging in price points. Beasley-Jolly walked LN through each of the visiting brands as a sneak peek: Mateo. Expect to find great gifts like stackable rings and eye-catching earrings from New York City-based jewelry designer Matthew Harris’ Mateo.

“He does a lot with pearls, but it’s not like your mother’s pearls,” says Beasley-Jolly. “It’s celestial, it’s interesting, it’s very elegant but modern. Some of the pieces are small-scale, but they still deliver a punch.”

Celeb fans include Anne Hathaway, Rihanna and former first lady Michelle Obama.

Apparis. Sherman and Beasley-Jolly found Apparis on Instagram and immediately fell in love with the modern vegan fashion brand, later meeting with the French founders in New York to see the garments themselves.

“Talk about timely – they’re causing such a stir because it’s almost like it’s too good to be true,” says Beasley-Jolly.

Apparis outerwear features sustainable, ethically conscious, vegan faux fur, in what Beasley-Jolly describes as “the most delicious colors you can imagine.”

Think jewel tones and camo and leopard, and all Apparis

coats cost less than $300.

“The vision and mission of MERCH is what drew us,” says Lauren Nouchi from Apparis. “[We want] to offer luxurious and fun-looking outerwear at an accessible price point.

It’s exciting to see the variety of people who are able to find their fashion voice through our statement pieces.”

Jeffrey Levinson. Philadelphia-based Jeffrey Levinson previously worked for Jaguar, so when he shifted gears into handbag design, he brought his affinity for the automotive aesthetic with him. “They look like beautiful little M&M’S,” says Beasley-Jolly with a laugh. She and Sherman love the high-lux, candy-coated finishes adorning his handbags, which often flash at red-carpet events, noting that the bags can be dressed up or down.

Galvan London. If you’d prefer your holiday look to be unique and more modern than traditional and stuffy, Galvan London is the luxury line you need to have your eyes on. “We were drawn to their modernity,” says Beasley-Jolly. “They have taken this higher-end, event-driven attire and turned its on its head, so it’s superchic but supercomfortable. It’s almost like wearing a second skin or, like Susan says, sequined pajamas. So it’s not only pretty, but it’s functional and it can be dressed up and dressed down.”

Galvan London earns rave reviews for its corseted jumpsuits, but Beasley-Jolly says the brand’s accessibility overall was a main driver in bringing it to the metro area. “I’m not 5 feet 10 inches or a model, but I know that Galvan has something for me, whether it’s a great forest green sequined blazer I can pair with leather leggings or their great separates,” she says.

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rom Thailand to Cambodia, India and Brazil, Martin Hassing has taken almost 150 trips around the world in search of the most extraordinary gemstones to adorn his uniquely handcrafted jewelry.

It’s all part of how the local jewelry-maker and gemologist has done things decidedly differently from the start – and why he says Summit Jewelers, which he began in his home’s basement in 1979, is now proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary at 7821 Big Bend Blvd. in Webster Groves. “We have always made almost everything in our shop, which is unheard of nowadays,” he says. “And we have more gems than the next 300 or 400 area jewelry stores. We have been importing for 30 years, so we have tens of thousands of every gem of every carat, color and dimension.”

Summit’s extensive inventory includes diamonds, of course, but is mainly a colorful collection, from sapphires to rubies, emeralds, aquamarines and tourmalines. “Our favorite thing is color,” Hassing says, noting that he hand-selects the best loose gems during his visits to the world’s top stonecutters in Asia, Africa and South America.

Everything about the experience at Summit is unique, from the restored Webster Groves residence housing the rare gems retail shop and custom jewelrycrafting studio to the way customers are enthusiastically greeted at its threshold

by Hassing’s two golden retrievers, 10-year-old Buddy and 2-year-old Yadi, and two rescue dogs.

The shop’s staff also is rare: Each of its eight jewelers, designers and appraisers can handcraft jewelry, and together, the eight have more than 120 years of experience, including Gemological Institute of America training and certifications.

“This is our industry, and we’re always striving to know the best in the industry,” Hassing says.

For his part, Hassing is a mostly self-taught jewelry-maker who has worked for 45 years in the industry – from a local jewelry manufacturer to metro area jewelers, before launching his own shop – and has received the American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Award, completed the GIA’s Advanced Diamond Setting,

Diamond Grading and Gem Identification courses and taught metalworking and stone-setting workshops at Maryville, Webster and Southern Illinois universities.

After more than four decades, Hassing – who jokingly describes himself as a “dinosaur” in the industry – still has a passion as strong as ever for the millenniaold art of metalworking. “I’m a mechanic-type,” he says of his love for tinkering with jewelry.

Hassing and his staff put their passion into every service they provide, from handcrafting custom modern jewelry to restoring treasured pieces as they work with gold, platinum and silver, as well as diamonds, pearls and colored gemstones, in rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants. “We make modern to traditional jewelry, rebuild heirlooms and remake pieces into something new,” Hassing says, adding that many of the restoration jobs come from referrals by other jewelers because of his team’s depth of hands-on experience in metalworking.

While some projects start with a model carved from a block of wax, others begin with sheet metal and wire that is worked and soldered. And although Summit specializes in repairing vintage pieces, it also is well-versed in the jewelry industry’s latest technology: The shop’s computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing expert can use a 3D program to design jewelry that is then printed and cast into metal.

During every project, customers are invited to be as involved in the creative process as they like, from asking questions to selecting stones and settings and approving designs before seeing their unique finished product.

Through the years, seeing customers’ reactions to one-of-a-kind creations and rebuilt precious pieces has always been a “great payback,” Hassing notes. From outfitting national celebrities to locals with the finest gems for 40 years, the veteran jeweler still says: “I have the best job in the world. I get to adorn people.”

Summit Jewelers, 7821 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-962-1400, summitjewelersstl.com

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Keeping Up with a Classic

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t Genovese Jewelers, diamond studs are not only a girl’s best friend, but the best gift for the lady in your life. And, this holiday season, Genovese wants to make it easier than ever for you to find stuning studs at its diamond stud upgrade event.

Operating during regular business hours, the event runs from November 21 to 23, but is anything but ordinary. “There will be music, there will be drinks; It’s a really fun shopping experience,” says Katie Kelly, Genovese Jewelers buyer.

Not to mention, Genovese will have its largest inventory of diamond studs at that time. “Our cases are packed right now,” Kelly reveals. “If someone wants a gift, they’ll find it here – all price points, sizes and metals. You could pick something for every personality.”

Kelly has been buying for Genovese for more than 12 years and works to make sure that Genovese always has the most to choose from. “From $300 to a half-million dollars – we can fit everybody’s needs,” she says.

Kelly encourages diamond studs as a great, timeless piece that every girl should always have in her wardrobe. “Studs are something you can wear every single day,” she declares. “[You can wear them] with yoga pants or with your wedding dress!

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“You don’t have to have as high of clarity as you do with engagement rings, [either],” Kelly continues. “You want to go for brightness. [We give them] a round brilliant cut.” With more sparkle than any other diamond shape, the brilliant cut also always sit straight on the ear. Genovese offers these studs in infant sizes, moving up.

Diamond studs are also a piece that can start simple and build on over the years. People can start at any price range. Kelly explains that she got her first diamond studs from her parents when she was 16, and that she has been upgrading them with big, milestone birthdays over the years.

“At Genovese, you never lose money with studs,” Kelly says.

“If you buy studs here we give you what you paid toward the next pair.” Or, in the instance of the stud upgrade event, Genovese will take studs from anywhere and upgrade them.

For the holidays, visit Genovese’s largest inventory of the year and pick out or upgrade the most essential accessory anyone could ask for.

Genovese Jewelers, 12460 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com

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Get Your Glow On

By Maggie Peters

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arElyse MediSpa believes you deserve the best in skin care products and procedures. The medical spa offers its own line of skin care and works with an in-house chemist to provide the highest quality, medical-grade ingredients. “Medical-grade means the products are much more potent than over-the-counter, with higher amounts of the essential active ingredients,” explains business manager Marysa Monterubio. “There’s less of the fluff.”

She adds that all products are paraben-free, and all ingredients are FDA-approved.

This winter, MarElyse MediSpa wants to give your skin the perfect holiday glow, courtesy of its treatment specials and gift sets.

“These are great starter sets,” Monterubio says. “[The products] are some of our favorites and are bestsellers that really work for everyone.”

There are three sets to choose from based on what your skin needs most.

The first package is called the MarElyse Best Sellers and includes a sulfate-free face scrub with walnut, a hyaluronic acid serum that works as natural hydration for your skin, and a copper DNA-repair treatment that doubles as a moisturizer and anti-aging factor to keep skin looking young. “All skin types can benefit from [this set],” Monterubio confirms.

From there, the packages get more specific depending on what an individual wants for their skin. For instance, the Timeless Beauty set is created for more mature skin and features the popular MarElyse Hydrasilk serum that restores skin and locks in moisture. The Clear & Healthy gift set has products

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for oilier, more acne-prone skin and comes complete with a polypeptide moisturizer that won’t leave your face feeling greasy.

Each package can be paired with a gift certificate for a special treatment that complements the respective gift set.

Monterubio highly recommends the HALO Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation laser treatment, which targets skin damage and signs of aging. “There is a really short downtime compared to other laser treatments,” she says.

“The technology allows for two to five days of recovery.”

During the week of Thanksgiving, MarElyse MediSpa will have open office hours during which customers can purchase gift sets or a certificate, both of which make the perfect gift.

“They’re great because there is some flexibility,” Monterubio adds. Guests can also receive a complementary consultation to determine the ideal skin care plan for them, as well as pick the special set that suits them best.

MarElyse MediSpa rounds out its marvelous special packages with deals on Botox and dermal fillers during the holiday season. No matter your skin type, MarElyse has the perfect way to treat yourself that will leave you glowing.

MarElyse MediSpa, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 1010, St. Louis, 314-571-6062, marelyse.com

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The Art of Entertaining

Taking the Hectic Out of the Holidays

By Maggie Peters

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he Art of Entertaining has been the secret weapon for the busy holiday hostess for 25 years. Whether you’re catering a large family meal, or need to grab a side dish on your way to a “Friendsgiving” get-together, The Art of Entertaining’s seasonal and holiday menus guarantee that your contribution will impress.

On top of current seasonal specials, if someone in your life is in need of some comfort food for the holidays, The Art of Entertaining offers $40 care packages, featuring five single serving casseroles and two soups.

Started in 1994, The Art of Entertaining’s mission is to provide the best service and culinary standards to people on the go. From catering for business meetings, events or parties, to simply picking up some carry-out for dinner – the Art of Entertaining provides food that is as fresh and delicious as it is easy to order.

The Art of Entertaining has received numerous awards including Best Carry-Out Lunch and Best Carry-Out Dinner from St. Louis Business Journal, the Best of the Best Award in St. Louis Magazine, and Best Catering by Ladue News’ Platinum List. However, it’s the high quality food that truly speaks for itself.

So, stop in or order through Art of Entertaining this winter and get the best in holiday dishes with none of the holiday hassle.

The Art of Entertaining, 8796 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-963-9899, theaofe.com

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Ditto Family Resale

Shop in the Spirit of the Season

By Amanda Dahl

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ight local Christian schools came together in 2011 with a common mission: To create an alternative revenue source to provide scholarships, help offset rising tuition costs and assist families, who otherwise could not afford a Christian education. As a result of this collaboration, Ditto Family Resale came to fruition and, today, the boutique thrift shop serves as holiday central for gift-giving across the St. Louis area.

Ditto initiated a multi-phase expansion project just last year that began with transporting the sorting and storage areas to the shop’s lower level. This created an additional 1,800 square feet on the main level devoted entirely to retail, with sections for men and children, as well as an area that is currently being converted into a section for women. “Shoppers are incredibly excited by this new space, which combines everything the female shopper is looking for in one location,” general manager Deborah Shields says.

Shields takes pride in what Ditto has accomplished in just seven years. “Because of the generosity of our shoppers and donors, we’ve already distributed almost one million dollars to our schools!” she shares. Mark everyone off your gift list at Ditto, with its revolving inventory of home décor, clothing, accessories and more. As you load up your “sleigh,” enjoy the spirit of the season, knowing the money you spent goes back into the community.

Ditto Family Resale, 10027 Manchester Road, 314-394-2026, dittostl.com

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Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers

Four Generations of Excellence

By Maggie Peters

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or 106 years, Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers has been redefining jewelry in St. Louis. From spectacular designer pieces, to exquisite custom creations and previously-enjoyed treasures, there is something for every occasion. Elegant designs combine classic with unexpected to guarantee your look is never predictable, and bright gemstones like lapis lazuli or turquoise add pops of color.

Third generation president Kit Heffern sums it up: “We find the piece of jewelry you want.” The Elleard Heffern staff believe that jewelry tells a story, and they’re ready to help you discover the perfect piece that will reveal yours.

The founding principle of offering a personal approach to finding, creating and selling the jewelry clients truly want has remained the focus now into its fourth generation. Plus, over the years Elleard Heffern has received jewelry design awards in competitions up against the likes of Tiffany & Co. and Cartier.

The jeweler’s passion also carries over to the community it serves. In years past, Elleard Heffern has worked to support and foster the arts, partnering with local organizations such as Laumeier Sculpture Park, Craft Alliance, Jazz St. Louis and more. This fall season, 5 percent of all trunk show sales will be donated to COCA, supporting area students in visual and performing arts.

Discover Elleard Heffern’s collections including a showstopping lineup of internationally-renowned designers such as Vendorafa, Gismondi 1754, Atelier Zobel, Etho Maria and Aletto Brothers. Stop in to create a wish list, and let the experienced staff send a helpful hint to make sure your holiday wishes come true!

Elleard Heffern, 101 S. Hanley Road, Lobby Suite 100, Clayton, 314-863-8820, heffern.com

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Schnarr’s Hardware Company

Where It’s the Season to Season

By Amanda Dahl

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our friendly hometown hardware store, Schnarr’s Hardware Company, is home to holiday essentials, including indoor and outdoor lights, flameless candles, wreaths and wreath hangers, garland, stocking holders and gift wrap.

Discover fantastic gift ideas and stocking stuffers, such as coolers, drinkware and accessories made with the superior cooling technology of Yeti. If warmth is your preferred temperature, the shop boasts a selection of grills that caters to everyone’s individual tastes.

For the classic charcoal enthusiast, the Weber Original Kettle or Performer grills won’t disappoint. For those who prefer the ease of gas grilling, the Weber Genesis II appeals with an unrivaled warranty. And for that special someone who just enjoys the rustic experience of preparing food by fire? Choose the Big Green Egg and deliver the ultimate cooking “eggs-perience.”

The consummate host or hostess will appreciate a pellet grill from Traeger or the made-in-Missouri Smokin Brothers brand. You are sure to receive an invite to the next epic cookout, where guests will marvel at the smoky, mouthwatering meat, made with minimal effort but delicious enough to taste as if it came from a caterer.

Before the top chefs don their aprons though, make sure to stock them with must-have accessories like sauces and rubs. At Schnarr’s Hardware Company – open seven days a week – delivery and assembly is available for all grills, with grill specials running from the beginning of December.

Schnarr’s Hardware Company, 9800 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-993-0910; 40 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314-961-4522; schnarrs.com

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The Spotted Pig

Style for the Free-Spirited

By Maggie Peters

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ake the holidays as bright as they are merry with gifts from The Spotted Pig—every local fashionistas go-to destination for unique accessories, furniture and home décor.

Full of free-spirited and bohemian beauty essentials, The Spotted Pig has become the area’s one-stop shop for elevating one’s personal style above the expected and into the eclectic. Owner Kristin Mayer even curates a global selection that inspires customers to express their individual personalities.

Carrying everything from elegant pendant necklaces and healing gemstone rings, to the ever-popular versatile Swarovski crystalencrusted bracelets by Les Interchangeables, this shop features accessories abound to spruce up your wardrobe. And where else can you find home décor that will have your guests talking, such as the handmade eight-light antler chandelier that you can customize to fit your space? The Spotted Pig also carries styles by the sought-after homegrown line, Collections by Joya, as well as other inspiring women designers.

With an abundance of treasures that are sure to speak to your unique soul, a visit to The Spotted Pig is guaranteed to help you discover the perfect gift for friends, family – or yourself!

The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road, St. Louis, (314) 274-7768, thespottedpigstl.com

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This year, stuff the stockings with the gift of wellness. BeLeaf Life’s Oils offers high-quality CBD products produced here in Missouri.

Every batch is tested twice by third-party labs and posted online, ensuring effectiveness for whole-person health. Apply the code “BELEAFHOLIDAY” at checkout for an additional 10 percent off.

Delight all with a delicious gift from St. Louis’ premier gourmet popcorn shop! Your top destination for any sweet or savory cravings, Kirkwood Pop Co. presents delectable goodies in tins and bags, with party trays and more. So, pop in for a gift that will please all this holiday season.

BeLeaf Life’s Oils 13378 Lakefront Drive, Earth City, 314-209-0859, beleaflifesoils.com

Kirkwood Pop Co. 108 N. Kirkwood Road, 314-287-6331, kirkwoodpopco.com

Laurie’s Shoes has a fit for the whole family, with fashionable finds like GORE-TEX boots that provide innovative technology to keep mom, dad and kids on-the-go, whether taking a stroll through the city or a hike in the woods. This family-owned business uses its expertise in comfort to dress your family.

Laurie’s Shoes 9916 Manchester Road, St. Louis, 314-961-1642, lauriesshoes.com

This one-size-fits-all vest will keep you bundled and beautiful throughout the holiday season. This cozy piece can dress up a pair of jeans or dress down a solid dress, making it a covetable closet item.

Reversible and available in red; pick up this perfect gift for $52.50 at Paperdolls.

Paperdolls 4418 Clayton Road; 7700 Delmar Blvd.; 110 E. Jefferson Ave.; 12095 Manchester Road; St. Louis, 314-394-3303, paperdollsboutiquestl.com

Visit historic downtown Webster Groves and kick-off your holiday season at Story Seven. Supplying curated gifts for everyone on your list, you can choose from collections of candles, jewelry, home décor and more – all created by local and national artists, and ideal for entertaining or as host or hostess gifts!

Story Seven 7 N. Gore Ave., 314-731-6890, storysevenstl.com

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with them every step of the way. She got to raise the cup after the final game; she also was part of the victory parade, got a championship team ring and even went with the Blues to the White House to meet the president of the United States.

“I’ve heard a lot about you,” the president said when he greeted her in the Oval Office.

Laila’s toughness and positive attitude became an inspiration for many others. “It’s very inspiring to know that I’m encouraging people – not only other kids who are sick, but adults,” Laila says. “Like one woman said to me, ‘My husband is going through cancer treatment right now, and he really looks up to you.’” She’s become a celebrity, and people come up to meet her all the time. Laila says she doesn’t mind at all because she knows they’re all pulling for her: “People gathered around me when I needed it most, so the least I can do is listen to somebody’s story or take a picture with them.”

Neither Laila’s story nor her fight will end with

the Stanley Cup. So far, the chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants are working, but Heather Anderson says it will take a couple of years before her doctors can say if she’s cured. “They put the donor bone marrow in her body and now hope that the donor cells take over,” Laila’s mother says. “There’s always going to be a lingering of her own cells, but if her own cells take over, then the transplant didn’t work. Some of her cells have started to creep back in, so we’re hoping they’ll just die back off, but we don’t know – it’s a waiting game.”

In the meantime, hopefully, there will be a lot more growing up for Laila to do and more chances to retell the story that inspired an entire city. “When I talk to people about all the great things that have happened, I say just cut me off if I’m being too braggy because I’m not better than you and you’re no better than me,” Laila says. “I just have a rare disease. I’m a normal human being.”

She adds humbly, although you might be surprised by her ultimate goal: “I’m going to be a pediatric brain surgeon. I’m going to be a big deal one day.”

Believe us, Laila, your courage and resolve have already made you a very big deal.

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lmost everyone in the metro area knows by her first name alone: Laila.

The amazing story of this 11-year-old girl is a very big deal. Until two years ago, Laila Anderson was a regular kid. She had sleepovers with friends, went to carnivals and loved school and sports; her favorite team was the St. Louis Blues. But suddenly Laila got sick.

“One day she got out of the car and she collapsed,” says Heather Anderson, her mother, who rushed Laila to the emergency room. “She threw up and couldn’t answer simple questions,” Heather Anderson says. “At the ER, they thought she was just dehydrated.”

It turned out to be much more than that. After weeks of testing, Laila was finally diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disease called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. “Hee-mo-fa-go, blah,” says Laila as she tries to pronounce it. “It’s called HLH,” she continues with a sigh and a smile, as we sit down to talk. Without treatment, the disease is almost always fatal.

Her treatment at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the team she loved are the reasons Laila became a household name here.

Former Blues tough guy Kelly Chase and current player Alexander Steen heard about Laila in the hospital.

They came to see her not long after she’d had a brain biopsy.

“So they cut open my head, cut out a chunk of my brain and tested it,” Laila says matter-of-factly. “I had a Frankenstein scar, and I looked terrible.”

Her mother remembers the first day “the boys,” as she calls them, came to visit: “She was very down, but they told her she was part of the tough-guy club. They said, ‘Look at us, we’re missing teeth, we’ve been beat up, so you’re one of us.’ That completely changed her outlook.” Other players including Colton Parayko came to visit and encourage her. It wasn’t long before they became best friends.

Laila and the players became inspirations to each other. She promised them she wouldn’t give up, and even though the team was in last place, the players said they wouldn’t give up either. We all know the rest of the story. The Blues pulled off a dramatic comeback to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in team history. Also, after months of isolation and hospitalization, doctors gave Laila clearance to be

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Hyken’s HOMEWORK #STOPASKING!

By Dr. Russell Hyken

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y son complimented me about my last column; the article focused on the college application process, and I wrote that adults can help calm moods during this stressful time if they would avoid asking teenagers, “Where are you applying to school?” My 12th-grader remarked that he gets this question daily, and it is a question he prefers not to answer until he knows where he will land.

Of course, I was (1) happy to hear that my son reads what I write, but (2) even happier to learn that I identified a “real” teenage issue that was relevant to him and his friends.

We recently attended a family gathering where many extended members were present.

My son was asked this question by most every relative in attendance, and for that matter, my wife and I were asked, as well!

Of course, most adults who ask about college plans are well-intentioned, but it is, nevertheless, a nerve-wracking conversation. Not only does this further fuel a teenager’s angst, as he or she may feel as if you are making indirect comparisons, but also it creates anxiety for the child you are asking as they may feel judged, have personal insecurities or just be annoyed. Where to attend is a personal decision, and it is important for grownups to respect the privacy of others.

Because the “dreaded” college question is unavoidable, I would encourage teens to reframe their perspective. After all, this is the start of many repetitive and irritating queries that students will hear across their life – “When will you graduate?”, “When will you get married?”, “Are you excited to get married?”, “When will you have children?” and on and on. So use this inescapable situation as an opportunity to develop prosocial skills.

Teens should cultivate polite responses that don’t divulge too much personal information when asked about their applications. Comments such as “I am working with my college counselor to identify the best opportunities” or “I am in the process of narrowing my choices” demonstrate that one is actively engaged in the process while providing a satisfying response to those who ask.

And if the interested adult continues to persist, feel free to say, “I don’t care to discuss my choices until I know where I will be attending.” If your tone is positive, most will respect your feelings.

Parents should have prepared answers, too. While attending most any school event, you will be asked “the question.” Discuss with your teen what information he or she feels comfortable having you communicate. It is your son or daughter’s information to share, and he or she will be relieved knowing how you will respond.

Any personal question a teen (or adult) can’t answer serves as a reminder that one doesn’t have things figured out. And when the same question gets asked repeatedly, it can make one feel judged and anxious. Stop asking the “where you are applying to college” question and, instead, start asking about family, extracurriculars or senior year. This small gesture will relieve a teen’s tensions and might just make the day a bit brighter. #stopasking!

Teens should cultivate polite responses that don’t divulge too much personal information when asked about their applications.

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Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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Tiresome ones 57. Eats 87. Shed for pigeons 12.

Lawman Wyatt — 59. Performance highlight 88. Rind 13. Inelegant 60. Slag 90. Pen brand 14. Electrical generator 61. French 101 verb 91. Mother — chicken 15.

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98. — -da-fe 29. Baseball stat.

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2020 MASERATI

LEVANTE GTS

By Dan Wiese | Photos courtesy of Maserati

LET’S TAKE A SPIN IN A HOT-RODDING, EXOTIC SPORTS CAR DISGUISED AS AN SUV!

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lofty “Off Road 2” – was connected to the steering gear via telepathy. rior to our lunch date, I tell my daughter I’ll pick her up This crossover seems to anticipate athletic maneuvers before they’re in a Maserati. On my arrival, she seems puzzled. ordered, and then executes them with imperturbable confidence. Oh, “Geez, I thought it’d be some fancy sports car,” she and the Levante GTS does it all while singing a throaty party song says. “Look at this thing! Room for five, a folding back through its quad tailpipes. What a hoot! seat, big cargo space. This is like my Taurus wagon.”

Add its driver-selectable “Sport” chassis setting to that Um, not exactly. breathtaking acceleration, and this one is a rollicking good time. In I’m reasonably confident her 2003 Ford doesn’t house a 150 miles of mixed city/highway motoring, we realized 15 mpg, just 550-horsepower, Ferrari-sourced, twin-turbo V-8. I’m also reasonably as the Environmental Protection Agency expected. confident her wagon won’t hit 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. The Inside, room is good in front and doable in back, Maserati Levante GTS does and will. while the décor in our upgraded-leather copy was There are other differences (like, ugh, everything sporty – black matrix trim, sport buckets bolstered out else), but I do understand her reaction. It wasn’t all that Price as Tested: to there with the Maserati logo stitched into all four long ago that sports cars were cars. These days, it seems 2020 Maserati outboard headrests, and a diamond-stitch pattern on every new high-performance vehicle – from the sleek Levante GTS the perforated seat inserts.

Jaguar F-Pace SVR to the boxy, military-esque Mercedes$137,605 The only debit: a routine set of infotainment controls, AMG G63 – is an SUV. Brother, it’s a whole new world. which betrays that Maserati’s corporate parent is Fiat On the upside, of course, is the handy utility offered Chrysler Automobiles. The Levante’s behind-the-steeringby these 21st-century, big-buck hot rods. I made a wheel audio controls, infotainment touch screen and grocery-store run in the Levante and easily toted home reconfigurable gauge display all will be familiar to anyone who drives 40 pounds of dog food, 40 pounds of birdseed and most of a week’s a Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler or Ram. This is really not a criticism because worth of human groceries. Try that in your Lamborghini Aventador. it all works fine, thank you, very much. It’s just that such blue-collar Such plebeian duties are not in the job description of exotic sports infotainment controls in this glamorous Euro hot rod were surprising. cars, but they reside in the “no-problem” category for the Levante.

Just sayin’.

Happily, also included on GTS’s résumé is blurry performance – Outside, on the other hand, the Levante is the essence of cool, even though it’s not the fastest Levante! from the Maserati trident logo emblazoned center-grille through This Italian crossover, featuring standard all-wheel drive and an voluptuous fenders to the quad tailpipes. Nothing blue-collar about equally standard eight-speed automatic, is offered in four versions: its wardrobe, right down to its coupe-esque, frameless door windows the base Levante, with its 345 horsepower, twin-turbo V-6; the – almost unheard of in an SUV. Levante S, which boosts that six-pack’s muscle to 424 horsepower; At a base price north of 120 grand, the Levante GTS isn’t cheap. the Levante GTS, with the aforementioned 550 horsepower, twinBut if you want to brag to the guys at work that you’ve got an SUV turbo V-8; and the Levante Trofeo, whose forward thrust is provided with a Ferrari engine, you won’t find one for less. by a 590-horsepower version of the twice-blown V-8.

We drove GTS, so we’ll stick with that.

On the road, this guy is a joy. You’d think its height-adjustable Dan Wiese is a freelance automotive writer. air suspension – five levels, from the tarmac-hugging “Aero” to the You can e-mail him at drivingwithdan@gmail.com

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Health BEAT

Metabolic Syndrome: Recognizing the Signs

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of PALM Health

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reviously known as prediabetes, metabolic syndrome has been defined as a syndrome with three or more of the following findings: increased abdominal girth, elevated fasting glucose and elevated fasting triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) and elevated blood pressure.

“Much of these issues comes down to insulin resistance,” says Dr. Scott Jamison, MD, IFMCP. “Checking for an elevated fasting insulin level can be one of the early warning signs for metabolic syndrome.”

These early signs can be easy to miss. “It is suspected that as many as 25 percent of the U.S. population meets the criteria for metabolic syndrome although only about 7 to 8 percent are actively diagnosed and treated,” Jamison continues.

“It is important that both patients and doctors become more aware of the findings of metabolic syndrome, its prevalence, and the importance of early intervention.”

People with metabolic syndrome are at an increased risk for developing a number of other health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers – especially breast and colon cancers – sleep apnea and more. However, the earlier a person can recognize the symptoms of metabolic syndrome, the sooner they can get on a path toward treating the condition.

“Once an individual is identified as having

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metabolic syndrome, lifestyle changes are the basis for treatment,” explains Jamison.

These lifestyle changes include a plant-based or Mediterranean-style diet and daily aerobic exercise.

Jamison suggests managing stress and having a healthy sleep schedule, as well as cutting down on alcohol and tobacco.

“Many of our patients participate in our Life In Balance Program, which includes nutrition, exercise, and stress management support,” Jamison recommends, adding that time-restricted eating, having all calories within an 8- to 10-hour period per day, can also be very helpful in improving insulin resistance.

“If diet and lifestyle changes do not improve the parameters of metabolic syndrome, then use of certain herbs and vitamins, such as berberine and vitamin D can be helpful,” Jamison adds. “The American Diabetes Association also recommends the early use of the diabetic medication Metformin to reverse many of the metabolic issues of the metabolic syndrome.”

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Thank you! St. Louis With the help of our business leaders, the Old Newsboys organization awarded grants to nearly 150 children’s charities.

For more information visit www.oldnewsboysday.org.

The mission of Old Newsboys is simple — to ensure that children who are at risk in our community, because of abuse or poverty, receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care and are provided equal opportunity for social development.

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ARTS SPEAK

FEATURE: “ART ST. LOUIS XXXV, THE EXHIBITION”

Unfurling PHOTO BY SARAH CONROY

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exican and American-Chinese cuisine are teaming intriguingly in central-north St. Louis County at Wok O Taco, a unique eatery plating creative dishes that blend the two cooking styles.

“My husband and his brother moved here from Mexico when they were teenagers and have worked in the kitchens of many Chinese restaurants ever since,” Wok O Taco co-owner Bianca Cervantes says.

“Mexicans love Chinese food. We were at a buffet one day, and it was just missing something. We thought some hot sauce and tortillas to put the stir-fried meat in would be perfect and realized there’s nothing around

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here like that.”

Cervantes’ husband, Abel, and his brother, Marcos Cervantes – both natives of the Mexican state of Michoacán – serve as the chefs behind the scenes, while Cervantes and her sister-in-law, Brenda, share front-of-house duties. With Wok O Taco, the business partners hope to offer a welcoming, family-friendly environment that fuses some of their favorites foods.

Wok O Taco, which will celebrate its first anniversary at the beginning of December, fills a building previously occupied by Spice of India, with roughly 50 seats.

Updates to the space included new floors, a renovated kitchen and a vibrant new color palette for the dining area. To complement the new look, whimsical décor

By Mabel Suen features both Mexican and Asian themes.

From the menu, guests can choose from such signature dishes as chipotle chicken noodles, which put a twist on typical lo mein with creamy coconutchipotle sauce, chicken, onion, red pepper and carrots.

Additional fusion items include chicken teriyaki tacos and, on the flip side, fried rice with al pastor, chorizo or carne asada, among others. The latter dish incorporates carrots, green onion, white onion, red pepper, pea pods and broccoli.

“With our green [tomatillo] sauce, it almost tastes like a taco on fried rice,” Cervantes says. “It’s the best of both worlds.”

Classics from each cuisine make up the majority of

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Wok O Taco

& A Show

Dixie’s Tupperware Party

PHOTO COURTESY OF EMERY ENTERTAINMENT

By Mark Bretz

the menu, including options like beef and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, quesadillas and burritos.

Fish tacos, another highlight, come in a soft flour tortilla with cabbage, pico de gallo, queso fresco and chipotle mayo. Wok O Taco also offers menudo (a Mexican soup made with cow’s stomach in broth with a red chile base) on weekends. Whatever treats tickle guests’ fancy, though, they should enjoy before catching Dixie’s Tupperware Party at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza.

For dessert, incidentally, guests should try the wonton empanadas, featuring fried wontons filled with Mexican vanilla cream cheese, topped with berries. Libations at Wok O Taco include bottled sodas, among them Jarritos and Mexican Coca-Cola, as well as aguas frescas and natural juices; the Verde juice, for instance, blends fresh spinach, pineapple, orange, cucumber, apple, cactus and celery.

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Wok O Taco, 10633 Page Ave., St. Louis, 314-473-1027

Story: Dixie Longate welcomes you to her very own Tupperware party, passing out breath mints to the audience before the show even begins. When she takes the stage, Dixie says she’s been selling the plastic items for about a decade now – and she’s pretty darned good at it, too.

Dixie dispenses homespun humor faster than one of those can openers featured in the Tupperware Fall & Holiday 2019 catalog placed on seats throughout the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza. She also weaves in the fascinating history of Brownie Wise, the single mother who changed the American landscape with her marketing skills in the 1950s.

Brownie reached out to homemakers whose creativity was stifled in the male-oriented era even before the Mad Men period arrived. Her idea of hosting Tupperware parties became a hit and resulted in Tupperware founder Earl Tupper hiring Brownie as a vice president.

With aid from audience participants, Dixie demonstrates how products from the Tupperware catalog actually work, with a healthy dose of comedy in the process. Now, pay attention – there may be something you’d like to purchase.

Highlights: The comedy comes in bursts in this one-woman (well, technically one-man – actor/ writer/comedian Kris Andersson in drag) show.

Dixie’s nonstop banter keeps audiences entertained throughout the one act and 90 minutes of this “real” Tupperware party for “just folks” like us.

Other Info: Dixie has a very annoying habit of repeating words and phrases, which grows tiresome far too early in the show. Admittedly, that’s part of the persona of the Alabama trailer lady, who’s borne three kids, Wynona, Dwayne and Absorbine Jr., by three ex-husbands.

There are, however, amusing elements that help give Dixie’s Tupperware Party a much-needed boost from time to time. On a simple white screen behind the stage appear several tacky, “homemade” videos, featuring our intrepid hostess mouthing messages she repeats onstage in unison with each video. They’re just bad enough to be funny and to maintain the illusion of “Ms. Longate” and her sales pitches.

Dixie tells us she’s actually been one of the top sellers of Tupperware, something referenced in a New York Times article about the show. (Her alter ego, Andersson, says he’s made $25,000 to $30,000 monthly selling the famous product.)

What’s interesting and also poignant is her description of Wise. As Dixie notes, Wise was the first woman to be featured on the cover of Business Week magazine way back in 1954, in a decade when women were frequently invisible, most notably in the business world.

But even though Tupper made Brownie a vice

president of his fledgling organization, their relationship ended acrimoniously a few years later.

Tupper envied Brownie’s notoriety and celebrity status and thus exiled her from Tupperware.

Neither Tupper nor Brownie was the same after that unfortunate schism.

Near the end of her performance, Dixie wistfully observes that people in the 21st century might ask, “Who is Brownie Wise?” She notes that nearly all of them, though, have heard of Tupperware, and many a woman has benefited from Brownie’s marketing acumen.

The program for Dixie’s Tupperware Party features a “little scribble from Dixie’s notepad,” in which Dixie talks about Wise’s influence on 20th-century America.: “She wasn’t just creating a way to sell more plastic crap.

She looked past the bowl and found women that were lost, who needed help … she gave them a network of friends and neighbors who would come together to share recipes and cocktails.”

Dixie’s Tupperware Party opened off-Broadway in 2007, receiving a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, and became the longest-running Off-Broadway tour of the last decade. Wikipedia notes that Andersson began Dixie on a “dare” from a friend in 2004, becoming Tupperware’s top sales representative in the United States and Canada while developing his show.

Dixie has a grand time demonstrating her wares, frequently throwing off risqué double-entendres along the way and mixing it up with a number of audience volunteers, who remain good sports even when thrust on the stage in sometimes embarrassing moments.

That’s the way it is at Dixie’s Tupperware Party, y’all.

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Company: Emery Entertainment Venue: Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, 635 Westport Plaza, St. Louis Dates: Through Nov. 24, except Nov. 18 Tickets: $50 to $60; contact metrotix.com, 314-534-1111 or the Westport Playhouse box office an hour before showtime Rating: A 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 LadueNews.com | NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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Around Town

By Emily Adams

Fri., Nov. 22

Celebrated American a cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER stops for one night only at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on “The Open Bar Tour.” The nine-member group performs hits from its latest album, One Shot, including distinctive takes on classic pop and soul favorites, among them Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” and James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. fabulousfox.com.

Fri., Nov. 22

Chamber Project St. Louis’ latest musical exhibition at CAM in St. Louis poses the question “Who gets to decide what’s beautiful and why?” In BEAUTY, guests can examine just that through the old traditions of Brahms, the pop-infused, multicultural sounds of Dinuk Wijeratne and new sounds from one of the metro area’s most creative and original musicians, Syna So Pro – Syrhea Conaway, CAM’s resident DJ for 2019. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. chamberprojectstl.org.

Fri., Nov. 22, and Sat., Nov. 23

A stunning musical depiction of visual art, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION marks conductor Marcelo Lehninger’s debut with the orchestra. This one-of-a-kind display of artistry at St. Louis’ glorious Powell Symphony Hall also features Hindemith’s “Concert Music for Strings and Brass” and pianist Simon Trpčeski’s performance of Prokofiev’s exuberant “Piano Concerto No. 1.” 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. slso.org.

Sat., Nov. 23, to Sat., Jan. 4

With more than 1 million lights, as well as food, drinks, music and photo opportunities galore, Missouri Botanical Garden’s seventh annual GARDEN GLOW may constitute the most magical evening of the holiday season. This year’s event also features a brand-new holiday-themed animated show at Tower Grove House in St. Louis. 5 to 10 p.m., with last entry at 9 p.m. Closed on Dec. 9, 24 and 25. Ticket prices vary. mobot.org/glow.

Fri., Nov. 22, to Sun., Nov. 24

Earn your apron strings this holiday season with a weekend of CULINARY CAMP courtesy of awardwinning professional cooking instructor Sheri Castle at the gorgeous Inns at St. Albans. Learn twists on traditional holiday flavors, develop an arsenal of recipes that will impress the relatives and ace the art of preparation timing for large gatherings. Times vary. innsatstalbans.com.

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Sat., Nov. 23

Downtown Kirkwood puts its most festive hat on for its annual HOLIDAY WALK. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus bring the holiday spirit to town via Amtrak and stop for a photo op with those on the nice list, as well as host a story time, before heading back to the North Pole. Adults can enjoy shopping for gifts at all of the specialty boutiques in the area, many of which offer free refreshments during the walk. Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m.

Free. downtownkirkwood.com.

Fri., Nov. 22, to Sun., Nov. 24

Everyone’s favorite precocious child and her astonishing wit are making an appearance here this fall. Gateway Center for Performing Arts’ Youth Theatre Company opens its 2019-20 season with Tony Award-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL at St. Louis’ Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. Inspired by the Roald Dahl classic, written by Dennis Kelly and featuring original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won roughly 50 awards both nationally and internationally. Times vary. $18 general admission. www.gcpastl.org .

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Arts Speak

Yesterday

Artfully Unrolled

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach

or almost three decades, a remarkable amalgam of art, architecture and history has sheltered in Marsha and Dave Schuman’s posh Creve Coeur home – specifically, in a gigantic roll beneath the couple’s hand-carved Art Deco-style maple billiard table from the 1940s, adjoining the residence’s great room.

Rolled, that amalgam measures roughly 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in length – like a burrito for the Jolly Green Giant. Unrolled, not without a fair amount of effort by Marsha Schuman, it measures fully 20 feet wide and stands revealed as a panoramic tapestry. “The story is, there is no other one like it,�

Schuman remarks.

More specifically, against an abstract lemon, tangerine and orange background like a slightly beclouded metro area sunset during the dog days, the tapestry depicts Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, as it once was known; the Basilica of St. Louis, King, more commonly called the Old Cathedral; the SS Admiral, scrapped the better part of a decade ago; the general St. Louis cityscape from a distance; Busch Memorial Stadium, superannuated by Busch Stadium III in 2005; the Gateway Arch; the Apotheosis of St. Louis, the statue of King Louis IX of France atop Art Hill in Forest Park; the Saint Louis Art Museum; and

Carl Milles’ Meeting of the Waters fountain adjacent to St. Louis’ glorious Union Station.

Emphasizing the singularity and the significance of that work are both the present and the past. That is, before all of history collapsed so ridiculously into the World Wide Web and devices little larger than dominos, fiber art of this sort sometimes served acute narrative purposes.

In that regard, one need think only of the mindboggling depiction of the Norman Conquest on the famous 230-foot-wide Bayeux Tapestry. No less an authority than E.H. Gombrich – in The Story of Art, his 1950 classic – notes that the anonymous medieval

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creator of that precursor to the Schumans’ tapestry “tells the epic with such an economy of means, and with such concentration on what seemed important to him, that the final result remains more memorable than the realistic accounts in our newspapers and on television.”

The same holds true for the work in question.

Designed by acclaimed (and aptly named) Georgia fiber artist Ken Weaver and fabricated in Sweden of pure wool carpet loops, the Schumans’ tapestry originally graced the executive boardroom in the Des Peres headquarters of Community Federal Savings and Loan, whose TV jingle readers “of a certain age”

should recall with some amusement. “It helped St. Louis to expand and to evolve,” says Schuman of the inspirational special commission from that selfdubbed “blue chip of the savings business,” where she worked at the time.

When Community Federal shuttered late in 1990 as part of the nationwide S&L debacle, the Schumans scrambled to obtain the sui generis tapestry.

Subsequently, to maintain its immaculate condition free of mildew and other woes, the couple stashed the work in its current location. (A wise move, that, given this year’s lunatic weather. Schuman laments: “Our sump pump ran so much from all the stormwater that

it burned out, and our whole lower level flooded!”)

Nowadays, though, the couple hopes to find the fibrous phantasmagoria a “forever home,” both to better exhibit its historical glories for the public and to defray familial medical expenses.

There in her and her husband’s great room, Schuman regards the one-of-a-kind blend of art and history at her feet and fondly, even wistfully, alludes to another local historical artifact: “This tapestry is the spirit of St. Louis.”

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Showing no signs of being jaded, an area visual art-centered nonprofit observes its jade anniversary with immense élan.

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n hindsight, the Orwellian year of 1984 looks positively paradisiacal. On average, for instance, a gallon of gasoline cost just over a buck, and Art Saint Louis made its debut.

Nowadays, of course, the price to visit the pump has risen depressively – but Art Saint Louis continues to persevere, lately with “Art St. Louis XXXV, The Exhibition.”

That free, wow-inducing juried event, which runs till Dec. 23, opened just last Saturday, Nov. 9.

The registered nonprofit’s website identifies its mission as cultivating art toward a community climate “more apt to appreciate subtlety, respect individuality and celebrate diversity.”

“Art Saint Louis juried exhibitions showcase new works by visual artists aged 21 and older residing within a 200-mile radius of St. Louis,” the website continues.

The current exhibition, in that regard, includes 52 artists: 35 from Missouri (among them Clayton resident Barbara Zucker), 16 from Illinois and one from Indiana.

Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff, Art Saint Louis’ artistic director, admits to privileging no single piece from the exhibition above all the others. “I don’t generally have favorites – and since our exhibits are juried from digital images/files, we don’t even see the artworks in person until they’re delivered by the artists for the exhibition … ,” she says.

“That said, what happens with all of our exhibitions is that I get very enamored with the exhibit itself and fall in love with how the individual artworks play off of each other … And so it’s an experience that only happens for our exhibit and not to be seen again all together.”

Among its 52 pieces, “Art St. Louis XXXV” includes: • In Motion from St. Louisan Ann K. Aurbach, a vivid 22- by 18-inch digital photo print on paper, which borders on old-school psychedelia.

• Identity from Edwardsville’s Nathan Smith, a delicate 18- by 24-inch portrait of human hands crafted in pencil and charcoal on paper.

• Badlands from Zucker, a 20- by 16-inch etching on paper depicting a panorama of austere loveliness.

Like its 34 annual predecessors, “Art St. Louis XXXV” differs from the nonprofit’s regular juried exhibitions, Hirsch-Steinhoff relates, “in that it doesn’t have an overall theme – this is always a nonthematic, all-subjects/themes, all-media, -styles, -techniques exhibition, and it’s open to whatever artists are wanting to submit.

“They can submit up to five artworks created in the last four years – so nothing that was created before 2015 for this year’s show. So some artists create and submit brand-new works – others submit things that have been created throughout the past few years. I provide instructions and criteria to our juror(s) on how to view every artwork submitted for consideration with the most open mind and eyes possible, so that there’s no bias or preference for one thing/style/media over another.”

Serving as juror for the current exhibition was Jason Bly, an assistant professor of art at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, who teaches painting and drawing.

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Hirsch-Steinhoff explains the rationale for selecting Bly as the exhibition’s selector. “We bring in different people to serve as our jurors – selecting the artworks from all that are submitted for jurying – and awards judges for each show, so it’s never the same juror or awards judge twice,” she says.

“We work to bring in people who are from our regional community – artists, curators, museum people, professors and others who are professional and experienced who I think will bring something special to our exhibit. … ” Bly, she continues, “previously lived and worked in St. Louis and even exhibited in some of our shows at Art Saint Louis. So when he moved away to take a teaching position in Texas, it was a perfect opportunity to engage him as a juror, since, being in Texas, he’s no longer eligible to submit works for our exhibits … ” In passing, Hirsch-Steinhoff cites the magnitude of Bly’s contribution to the exhibition, noting that he “had over 500 artworks from which to select, which was extra-challenging, as many of those works submitted were really excellent, and any number of exhibits could be selected from that group.”

After Bly’s service as juror, Hirsch-Steinhoff installed and curated the 52 pieces before the contribution of the exhibition’s awards judge, Shannon Bailey, chief curator at St. Louis’ acclaimed World Chess Hall of Fame. Bailey visited the gallery, viewed the installed exhibition and chose its first-place work of art, four other top pieces and a few honorable mentions.

“Art St. Louis XXXV” otherwise differs from its 34 predecessors, Hirsch-Steinhoff continues, “in that in addition to having a different juror for this particular show each year, there’s also never the same group of artists submitting works for consideration. And we don’t exhibit any artwork more than once, so you’re always seeing new works selected for the shows, too.

“We have an illustrious list of art professionals who have served as juror for this annual exhibit throughout the years, and this particular show is selected by only one individual, whereas our regular juried exhibits throughout the year are juried/ selected by two jurors each show.”

In that respect, once this celebratory exhibition closes, Hirsch-Steinhoff notes that the nonprofit runs no risk of running out of gas, with plans for the next regular event already in place. More specifically, regarding the successor to “Art St. Louis XXXV, The Exhibition,” she mentions the director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art at Saint Louis University and an Elsah, Illinois, studio artist, teacher and independent curator: “The next show, ‘Heaven and Earth,’ is to be juried by David Brinker and Sun Smith-Foret.”

Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine St., St. Louis, 314-241-4810, artstlouis.org

WE WORK TO BRING IN PEOPLE WHO ARE FROM OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY – ARTISTS, CURATORS, MUSEUM PEOPLE, PROFESSORS AND OTHERS WHO ARE PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCED WHO I THINK WILL BRING SOMETHING SPECIAL TO OUR EXHIBIT. …

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