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30 Vouga Lane • Frontenac • $1,199,000 A home of distinction...elegantly gracious and exuding tranquility yet so warm and inviting! This traditional two-story is beautifully situated in a private cul-de-sac of executive homes.

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1. 979 Delvin Drive • Town & Country $995,000 Updated stately colonial home on a beautiful 1-acre lot. Two-story entry impresses as guests enter and the large comfortable living spaces make it a wonderful family home. The large family room with fireplace and wet bar opens to a spectacular sunroom overlooking the pool, hot tub and deck.This executive home has it all! 2. 13049 Fairfield Oaks • Town & Country

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NEW PRICE! Southern charm at it's finest! The gracious elegance of this brick two story is reminiscent of a past era, yet the state of the art updates and appointments create the high style ambiance today's buyer seeks. The heart of this spacious home with over 5,700 square feet is the chef's delight kitchen. The kitchen opens to both the eat-in hearth room and the richly appointed family room with bay window and boxed beamed ceiling.

3. 4444 Lindell Boulevard, #6 • Central West End $365,000 With an open floor plan consisting of 1,800 square feet of generous living space, this stunning unit offers the type of living you’ve dreamed of. The gourmet kitchen is fit for the finest of chefs, with custom cabinetry, large center island, granite tops and stainless steel appliances. 4. 14 Country Life Acres • Villages of Country Life Acres $1,950,000 Experience the approach of the private lane, lined by an archway of trees that leads to an antebellum neo-classical estate. Formal and informal rooms boast high Ceilings, spectacular woodwork, hardwood floors, designer fixtures and more. This quintessential property offers incomparable grace and elegance, never sacrificing good taste or scale. 5. 729 Dougherty Place • Kirkwood $499,900 GREAT NEW PRICE! What a treat! This home has been impeccably maintained and has many recent updates! Lovely entry foyer with access into a large living room area. The kitchen opens to a spacious family room with a fireplace and access to the year-round sunroom and the dining room overlooks the gorgeous back yard. 6. 1077 Glenway Drive • Glendale $399,000 Refreshed Glendale home offers timeless livability with open floor plan, optimal for family and entertaining! Once inside, you will love this meticulously maintained home with abundance of natural light & space. The kitchen has been updated and the charming family room has wood-burning bricked fireplace and opens to lovely backyard.

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$235,000

6316 Victoria Avenue (St. Louis).

$199,900

8 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).

$2,750,000

2148 McCausland Avenue (St. Louis).

$144,500

1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).

$2,499,000

8919 Judith Lane (Unincorporated).

$127,900

4 Dromara Road (Ladue).

$2,095,000

727 Reed Avenue (St. Louis). l

$109,900

14 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres) $1,950,000

8800 Delmar Boulevard (U. City).l

Condos, Villas, Town Homes

4 Barclay Woods (Ladue).

$1,850,000

13049 Fairfield Oaks Road (T&C).

$1,325,000

118 Pillar Lane (Creve Coeur). n

1310 Papin Street #500 (St. Louis).

$999,000

$1,295,000

622 Forest Court, #2C (Clayton).

$685,000

622 Forest Court, South PH (Clayton).

$1,399,000

14780 Sugarwood Trail (Chesterfield).

$1,289,000

14417 Rue De Gascony Ct. (Chesterfield). $574,900

10589 Frontenac Woods (Frontenac).

$1,249,000

200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $429,500

30 Vouga Lane (Frontenac).

$1,199,000

979 Delvin Drive (Town & Country).

$995,000

4444 Lindell Blvd., #6 (CWE).

$365,000

208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).

$209,500 $195,000

7200 Creveling Drive (University City).

$914,900

200 South Brentwood #6A (Clayton).

10062 Springwood Drive (Ladue).

$899,900

1467 Willow Brook Cove (Unincorporated). $164,900

9754 Old Warson Road (Ladue).

$875,000

34 The Orchards (Olivette).

$835,000

44 Clermont Lane (Ladue). l

$799,000

11101 Hermitage Hill Road (Frontenac).

$799,000

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).

$789,000

300 Babler Road. (Town & Country). l

$785,000

5228 Westminster Place (CWE).

$775,000

3 Kahlia Way (Sunset Hills).

$739,000

1801 Cheswick Place (Kirkwood).

$729,900

1810 Thursby Avenue (Kirkwood).

$649,000

13468 Cedar Bridge Road (Chesterfield).

$574,900

665 Wyndham Crossings (Des Peres).

$574,900

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

557 Beauford Drive (Warson Woods).

$549,900

729 Dougherty Place (Kirkwood).

$499,900

409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$495,000

14507 Wellington Estates (Chesterfield).

$474,900

12703 Hezel Lane (Creve Coeur).

$455,000

1606 Tradd Court (Chesterfield).

$449,500

6916 Pershing Avenue (University City).

$399,999

1077 Glenway Drive (Glendale).

$399,000

1132 Dunwoody Drive (Warson Woods).

$364,900

4034 Magnolia Place (St. Louis).

$335,000

612 Bambury Way (Kirkwood).

$285,000

7312 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills).

$247,757

5401 Lindenwood Avenue (St. Louis).

$239,000

1520 Washington Avenue #317 (St. Louis). $145,000

Lots & Acreage 45 Trent Drive (Ladue.).

$1,095,000

Open Sunday 1 -3 44 Clermont Lane Ladue 5 Bedrooms | 3 full, 2 half Baths Listed at $799,000

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EDITOR ‌I HAVE TO ADMIT, EACH YEAR WHEN THE HALLOWEEN decorations come down and the holiday glitz inevitably starts to make its appearance in the stores, it takes me some time to get into the proper spirit. By now, I should be expecting it, but it always catches me unawares. This year, it hit me when I walked into a pet store on Nov. 1 (for those keeping track of Christmas creep, that’s exactly one day after Halloween) to find Christmas toys displayed prominently near the entry. After a double-take and a brief tirade to my husband, though, I managed to put the holidays out of my mind for another week or so. With the season’s first potential for snow in this weekend’s forecast, I have finally warmed up to the idea that the holidays are upon us. In fact, the LN staff all got a jump on our holiday wish lists as we prepared for the annual LN Gift Guide. Our office was overflowing with a bounty of colorful wrapping paper and beautiful gifts – from a handmade chef’s knife to luxurious cosmetics and even a drone – and I found myself thinking of a loved one who would enjoy almost every one. You can see the results of our project beginning on page 32. We hope that it will get you in the holiday spirit, too!

Lisa de los Reyes, Managing Editor

Editor’s Corner DE LOS REYES PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD‌, PARAQUAD PHOTO BY BILL GREENBLATT

The word around town Carol Swartout Klein,

The Muny recently announced its 2016

Ferguson native and author of

summer season, which will mark 98 years

the children’s book “Painting

of open-air musical productions in Forest

for Peace in Ferguson,” has been

Park. The shows are: “The Wizard of Oz”

awarded the inaugural Jerry

(June 13 to 22), “42nd Street” (June 24 to

Paul Youth Advocacy Award

30), “The Music Man” (July 5 to 11), “Young

for her efforts to assist and

Frankenstein” (July 13 to 19), “Mamma

empower youth in the St. Louis

Mia!” (July 21 to 28), “Fiddler on the Roof”

area. She received the award in

(July 30 to Aug. 5), and Elton John and

front of more than 200 guests

Tim Rice’s “Aida” (Aug. 8 to 14). For more

at Art & Soul V, the annual

information, visit muny.org.

fundraiser for Neighborhood Houses, a nonprofit organization that supports low-income children and families in the inner core of St.

Denny Reagan, John Sondag, Joe Hindsley, Clay McDonald, Dr. Dana Underkofler-Mercer, Susan Scribner, Margaret and David Gray (accepting an award for the late David Gray, Ph.D.).

Louis City. She has supported

Paraquad recently honored five organizations for their accomplishments in

Neighborhood Houses for more

encouraging accessibility and equality for individuals with disabilities at its 2015

than 12 years. The child-friendly

Shine the Light Awards, held at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The recipients

book showcases the art of some

include AT&T; Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch; Jewish Federation

300 artists who participated in

of St. Louis; Logan University, College of Chiropractic; and The Muny.

the Paint for Peace St. Louis

The Legacy of Excellence Award was accepted by the family of the late David

project in the aftermath of

Gray, Ph.D., a professor of occupational therapy and neurology at Washington

unrest in Ferguson.

University School of Medicine, on his behalf.

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Open 11/22, 1-3 PM UNIVERSITY CITY $317,500 7512 Balson Avenue

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28 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac. $850,000.

9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

5 BARCLAY WOODS DRIVE, Ladue.

$3,950,000

2 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,650,000

1-3 PM

11 HACIENDA, Ladue. $810,900.

1-3 PM

719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood. $730,000.

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10128 INGLESIDE DRIVE, Ladue. $509,000. 1-3 PM 7457 CORNELL AVE., University City. $328,000

BLUFFS OF ST. ALBANS, Saint Albans.

$2,439,500

8160 WHITBURN DRIVE, Clayton.

$850,000

1071 KEYSTONE TRAIL, Chesterﬁeld.

$425,000

1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue.

$1,965,000

369 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$849,000

11928 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood.

$389,999

10490 LADUE ROAD, Ladue Schools.

$1,875,000

28 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$845,000

19 WOODS FORT COURT, Troy.

$365,000

6 APPLE TREE LANE, Ladue.

$1,799,000

2192 WHITE LANE, Chesterﬁeld.

$829,000

7457 CORNELL AVENUE, University City.

$328,000

16 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$1,750,000

345 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$819,000

7512 BALSON AVENUE, University City.

$317,500

48 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

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his year has been a milestone one for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. In keeping with its mission to empower African-Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic selfreliance, social equality and civil rights, the Urban League’s staff has been in the process of building and implementing all year. Michael McMillan, president and CEO, says that immediately following the crisis in Ferguson, the Urban League got to work. The Urban League and its partners wanted to make a difference in the Ferguson area, so they distributed food and school supplies to the residents, offered utility assistance and job fairs, and helped community organizers to create long-term peaceful change. The organization also is hard at work on the Community Empowerment Center that will be built on the site of the burned-down QuikTrip, he says. Another of the Urban League’s new major projects is an initiative called Save Our Sons, McMillan says. “This program was created as a direct response to the unrest in Ferguson to deal with African-

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American male unemployment, which is triple the average in North County and throughout the region,” he says. “So far, we’ve graduated five classes of the Save Our Sons program, and more than 100 young men have jobs as a result.” McMillan says interest in the program continues to grow as word spreads, and the Urban League hopes to be able to help many more men. This summer, the Urban League partnered with SLATE and America’s Job Center of St. Louis County to offer more than 1,300 jobs to lowincome youth. The Urban League also received a grant from the Citi Foundation and America’s Promise alliance to provide 250 youth and young adults with 21st-century IT skills training and credentialing that can lead to employment for the Youth Tech Workforce Initiative. The Urban League and its partners also are working to expand Head Start services to serve nearly 1,000 preschool-aged children in St. Louis City and County. The good news continues, as St. Louis was announced as the host of the 2017 National Urban League Conference, which will be the region’s

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second time in 10 years. The conference will set the civil rights agenda for the nation and will help the St. Louis economy by bringing in 4,000 visitors, McMillan says. “We have a tremendous amount of work to do in the region to deal with systemic issues that have existed that led to the Ferguson crisis,” McMillan says. “We’re specifically focused on job training, placement, education, housing, diversity and inclusion, and governmental reform. We have a lot of work to do, but we have a lot of great partners.” McMillan says the Urban League has several other major announcements coming up and to keep an eye out for them in early 2016. In addition, an Urban League benefit called The Whitney Young Society Celebration will take place Dec. 17 at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. For more information, call 314-615-3668 or email specialevents@urbanleague-stl.org.

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By Pat Raven, Ph.D., and Julie Hess

‌November in the Garden The end of autumn is a spectacular time in Missouri. We’ve been delighted to watch the downward dancing of the brilliant fall leaves as they finish their annual roles of feeding their roots and shading our souls through the heat of the summer season. Their color comes as they bank their assets, with chlorophyll leaving first and revealing the underlying reds and yellows of other pigments, anthocyanins and xanthophylls. The brighter the autumn season, the better the growing conditions have been. We had enough rain this year to give us good color, but missed absolute peak because of our late season dry spell. Still, this year has been a good yardstick to measure by. If you didn’t notice some glorious colors in your own garden, it is a hint to plant more, now or next spring, for future autumn displays. The best hues on my street came from selected red maple cultivars, with native sumac, sassafras and persimmon in the forest fringe. At the Missouri Enjoy the last richness Botanical Garden, the annual of the autumn showstopper is the gingko harvest with true pie allée in the English Woodland pumpkins. They’re a Garden, with butter-yellow perfect size for table curtains that hold, hold, hold, décor with a second life then drop in a day. Across as holiday pumpkin pie. Magnolia Avenue, a recent drive through Tower Grove Park revealed a magnificent mature mahogany-red black gum, brightly backlit rosy shadbush and the multicolored confetti foliage of sweet gum trees. Many folks are put off by sweet gum because of the abundant gum balls that clutter the lawn or drive, but newer cultivars have fewer fruits and preserve that excellence in autumn coloration. Consider ‘Cherokee,’ ‘Moraine’ and ‘Variegata,’ superior selections for cultivation (and with fewer gum balls!), as you review your tree-planting wish list.

The ivory-white shoulders of sycamore are revealed as autumn leaves fall in Tower Grove Park.

Bones of the Winter Landscape With the autumnal shedding of nature’s leafy cloak, the naked bones of the landscape begin to emerge. The eye shifts, from browning debris on the ground of annuals passing and perennials going dormant, upward to admire the sinewy limbs of the Japanese maple and the rough, scaly gray bark of native hickories. We begin to see the form of trees and to appreciate their seasonal and individual variations. Limb shape, bark texture and color now become important. Paperbark maples stand with dappled, flaky ivory and gray trunks, the milky-white shoulders of sycamores are revealed, and the russet and cream of the ropey trunks of now-hardy crape myrtles stand out. They will give our gardens interest in the coming winter months. It is a good time to explore the hardscape of your

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‌Butler’s Pantry has expanded its family of event venues with a modern industrial space, Joule. This fall, the almost 50-year-old catering and event-planning company – which also recently restored two historic local venues, The Coronado Ballroom and Piper Palm House – unveiled Joule, a raw warehouse space for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as corporate and nonprofit events, next to its contemporary venue, Palladium Saint Louis, in Lafayette Square. In addition to a newly redesigned event space, the second-generation business recently announced the birth of Butler’s Pantry Design Studio, a team of skilled design professionals producing creative, stylish event design, from buffet layout and tabletop décor to florals and more. LN spoke with Jeanne Whitworth, vice-president of sales and catering at Butler’s Pantry, to learn more. Tell us about the history of the Joule space. The building that houses Joule went into service as the original power plant for the old City Hospital in 1937 (hence the energy-unit name, Joule). The actual space was called Machine Hall, as it housed industrial machinery that would operate to supply and generate power for this massive, multi-blocked hospital. Why did Butler’s Pantry acquire the building? It was the chance to offer another exceptional setting in our expanding exclusive-venue portfolio. We had clients asking for raw, industrial warehouse spaces, so we jumped at the chance to provide them with one.

How would you describe the new look of the venue? The two-story, 4,200-square-foot, modern industrial space can host about 300 guests. You can feel the energy in this space – the original operating crane remains, suspended from the existing truss work; exposed brick surrounds massive 19-foot windows that span the entire length of the room; and an aged-iron feature wall makes the space truly unique. Tell us about the unique design elements incorporated into the space. The $400,000 renovation included creating a curved wall at the south end of the space to provide a natural focal point, ceremony backdrop or logical entertainment setup. A theater-style curtain spans the east wall of interior windows, so clients can choose to see into the indoor rock-climbing gym next door or create event privacy. The original crane remains, creating distinctive architectural interest. We didn’t want to over-design this space, so the originality and integrity of the space could shine through. Did you include any new technology? We installed state-of-the-art LED lighting in the space – clients can customize a color to perfectly fit their event design. On the west wall, blackout shades were added for climate control and to allow all clients, regardless of the event time frame, the ability to use projection and lighting effectively.

What sets this venue apart? This venue exists in a communal setting – the former power plant is home to Climb So iLL and Element, as well as Joule. The perk is clients can choose how and if their event interacts with these other entities. Part of the renovation included a courtyard build-out, perfect for cocktail hour, a cigar lounge or a visual link between Joule and Palladium Saint Louis – as the two spaces can be used together. How is the venue being received? Fantastic! It is definitely filling a void in the St. Louis venue market. People are starting to think differently in event hosting/producing, and the concept behind Joule is innovative and different – people like getting behind something like that. Describe the events held there so far and what you expect to book in the future. So far, a corporate event, wedding ceremony and a wedding cocktail hour held in combination with the reception at Palladium Saint Louis. A nonprofit board dinner and a few corporate holiday parties are booked for December. We have held stand-alone events, as well as events with Climb So iLL and Palladium Saint Louis. We plan to book these types of events, as well as smaller weddings, in the future.

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“This transitional animal design on the Cowtan & Tout Tarzan blanket cover ($224 per yard) is all about contrast. The silk warp in a satin construction gives a sophisticated sheen and, contrasted by the light linen and viscose weft, shows off its soft colors.”

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“Black Edition’s Musa Pumice toss cushions ($218 per yard) are a wonderfully deep pile velvet with an irresistibly soft touch that evokes opulence, while the stain-repellent finish adds a practical element to this extremely sumptuous fabric.”

–Kim Caldwell

“Our ‘must-have’ for the season would be our sumptuous faux fur throws by Fabulous Furs ($349). They are wonderful – both visually and to the touch – are machine washable and are perfect for the bedroom or living room.” –Angela Carter, owner, Amelia’s Fine Linens

Sweet dreams

Bedding transformations to keep you warm this season

risp fall days and frigid winter winds beckon us indoors to layer up and burrow under cozy throws and soft fabrics. Although spring is the most common time of year to refresh and redesign your home’s interior, the sheer amount of time spent indoors in cold months demands that we take a look at our living spaces and update them to incorporate fall and winter colors and textures. Over these months, the bedroom becomes an oasis of warmth from the harsh cold, and a wellcovered bed can play a big role in keeping the seasonal blues at bay. A fall-and-winter bedroom transformation can be as involved as changing out every stitch of fabric to reflect the season or as simple as switching out key pieces to create a warm, fresh look for the colder months. If you’re looking for a more total transformation, gray continues to have its moment through the fall and winter. Amanda Bauer, director of marketing at KDR Designer Showrooms in St. Louis, suggests using washedout, relaxed neutrals. “Hues range from cool chocolate brown, taupe and chalky grays to warm saturated tones of chestnut, bronze and sienna,” she says. Warm and cool tones can be mixed to create a sophisticated layered look, which adds both visual and tactile variety, ideal for settling in on long winter nights. Sallie Kramer, owner of Sallie Home in St. Louis, agrees and recommends pairing these neutrals with bold, of-the-moment colors to add a touch of flavor to the room. “Orange is still big, with peacock blue coming in as the newest color,” Kramer says. “Yves Delorme makes an enchanting toile in green and peacock, called Calicot.” If you’re not willing to make the investment in new bedding, Angela Carter, manager at Amelia’s Fine Linens in Chesterfield, suggests switching up a few pillows for a seasonal pop of color. For bedding fabrics, cotton and linen are the usual suspects, but fall and winter trends incorporate high-contrast fabrics with these staples. “Distinct variances in textiles can be seen throughout the color palettes, luminance and construction of fabrics,” Bauer says. “Plush velvets and dry, crisp linens are strong this season.” Building a new bed set from the ground up can be a daunting task for a design novice, so Carter has some tips for starting small, as well. “Try changing up the coverlet and shams to a warmer look for fall and winter and embellishing with

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a fur throw – such as the sumptuous Fabulous Furs faux fur throw – or something similar to give that cozy texture,” she says. Start with a basic all-white or ivory bed and incorporate layers of color, texture and pattern. “Building a bed is like building a wardrobe,” Kramer says. “You have your workhorse jeans and blazer, and you add a belt, shoes and a scarf.” On top of the “workhorse” bedding and duvet, Kramer recommends building the bed by adding 26-by-26-inch European pillows (three for a king bed, two for a queen), followed by the standard sleeping pillow and elongated lumbarsupportive boudoir pillow. “Each of these has a purpose,” Kramer says. “The standard pillow allows you to sit in bed in comfort, and the boudoir pillow supports the small of your back when reading in bed.” Kramer’s must-have item is oft overlooked – the neck roll pillow. “It tips your head forward and allows you to read in bed all winter,” she adds. To freshen the look each season, switch out pillow-sham colors throughout the year and trade out duvet covers or boudoirs for a new look. Any designer worth his or her salt will tell you to make sure your new bedding design can be incorporated seamlessly into your life – Kramer suggests taking into consideration the colors and textures that already exist in your room, such as carpet, draperies or wall color, when bringing in more with a cold-weather update. Usability should also be evaluated: Is the space shared by a spouse? Should the bed be kid- or pet-friendly? Keep your bedroom’s maintenance level at a workable pace for your lifestyle while still bringing in that fall and winter warmth and comfort to make your bedroom the personal sanctum it should be. All of the elements should harmonize to create a calming, restful space, resplendent with the warmth of the season. We may not be hibernating creatures, but with cozy updates to your bed, we might wish that we were. KDR Designer Showrooms, 11660 Page Service Drive, St. Louis, 314-993-5020, kdrshowrooms.com Sallie Home, 9821 Clayton Road, St. Louis, 314-567-7883, salliehome.com Amelia’s Fine Linens, 17041 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, 636-728-0455, ameliaslinens.com

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fabulous finds for the living room

By Amanda Dahl

Wilson Lighting 909 S. Brentwood Blvd., 314-222-6300, wilsonlighting.com

A stylish lamp is like jewelry for your home. Adorn your abode with this glittering silver Granello floor lamp, which shimmers like your

‌Ageless Rug Treasures

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Bring your living room together, whether it be in an

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his charming abode lies nestled within a beautiful parklike setting in Des Peres. Enjoy a delightful view as you sip on hot chocolate while sitting on the brick patio or screened-in porch. The warm exterior invites you in with a lodgelike ambiance, created from timbered ceilings and gleaming maple floors. Cozy up with your spouse next to the brick fireplace in the main room, or prepare a feast for the family in the updated kitchen, with a Dacor double convection oven and stainless-steel appliances. Lead guests through the mahogany doors, featuring leaded glass, to the dining room for a more formal affair. When you are ready to call it a day, relax in the spacious master suite, complete with an en-suite bath, offering a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Between an expansive lower level and a beautiful side yard, with a garden and cedar playhouse, every inch of this residence will make you feel right at home.

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By Amanda Dahl ‌ he Butler Felsher Group, composed of Carol Butler T and Juli-Ann Felsher, brings a diverse perspective to the real estate industry. Butler has a deep knowledge of St. Louis, the city in which she was born and raised. Felsher, who hails from South Africa and has family all over the world, truly comprehends the delicacy of relocation. This combination of local and international perspectives culminates in comprehensive full-service representation for their clients. Each real estate agent brings two decades or more of experience to the table, and they recognize the value they can offer clients as a team. “We are able to set our own course. We design our business plan, and follow through,” Butler explains. “We enjoy the diversity of every day, of our clients and the fellow agents with whom we work.”

Carol Butler and Juli-Ann Felsher

Over the course of their careers, both Butler and Felsher have built a solid partnership, always using communication as the base for their success, which allows them to be available for clients when most needed. Along with a keen ability to recognize their clients’ needs, Butler and Felsher deliver a balanced tactic, with integrity, strong problem-solving skills – and a touch of humor. “We are honored by the trust our clients place in us,” Felsher says. This matter of respect for all levels of interaction stems from their business motto, based on “the golden rule,” to treat every person fairly and with respect. This personable approach puts clients at ease, knowing this exceptional team will do what it takes to make their real estate dreams a reality.

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MAKE A STATEMENT

Blanket

Scarves By Katie Yeadon

St. Louis’ Favorite Italian Dining Experience.

‌Blanket scarves are, without a doubt, the accessory of the season. Oversized and warm, this new scarf can be worn multiple ways – even as a blanket for your autumn picnic! Go for equestrian greens. $35, Fun in the Sun (funsunsports.com)

Settle into fall with farming reds. $28, Paisley Boutique (xopaisley.com)

For Everyone On Your Holiday List! Gitto’s Gift Cards and Gift Baskets Make the Perfect Gift. Order by phone, online at charliegittos.com or at one of our three locations

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CONFIDENTIAL

Susan Sherman oman about town Susan Sherman is known both for her work in St. Louis and her great sense of style. She perpetually graces the pages of local publications, always bringing an extra dose of fashion to philanthropic events. But where does she get the amazing items? “My favorite boutiques are Lusso, Byrd, The Vault and Vie, to name a few,” Sherman says. “I love Kit and Ace for its amazing tees, Saks Fifth Avenue for shoes and Neiman Marcus for contemporary.” Sherman describes her personal styles as “modern and clean with simple lines, but with a little something unexpected. Most recently, at the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Gala on Nov. 4, I wore a Comme des Garçons LBD with a fabulous rope detail on the neck and shoulders; I paired it with shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood that feature a pearl in the bottom of the heel.” Sherman serves as the chair of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, the local nonprofit she says is dedicated to supporting emerging designers and promoting fashion education and outreach. “We partner annually with Caleres on the Caleres Emerging Designer Award presented by Saint Louis Fashion Fund – presented Nov. 4 to New York-based designer Katharine Polk of Houghton – and our signature project is opening a Fashion Incubator on Washington Avenue in late fall 2016,” she says. “The Fund’s goal is to turn talented designers into successful entrepreneurs. The Incubator will be housed in the Art Lofts Building at Washington and 16th. We just launched our Campaign for Fashion to raise $2 million for this ambitious project, and we look forward to ‘bringing back the business of fashion’ to the city of St. Louis!” Through her philanthropic work, this local fashionista was recently able to meet an international style celebrity and one of her personal fashion inspirations. Who, you ask? “The international fashion icon Iris Apfel, who was honored at the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Gala,” Sherman explains. “Still going strong at 94! ‘More is more and less is a bore’ is just one of her favorite sayings (of mine). Other fashion inspirations of mine include Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Coco Chanel and Miuccia Prada.”

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With icons like that, it’s no surprise she isn’t as drawn to temporary or seasonal items. “I haven’t seen anything I can’t live without this season,” she notes. “I prefer the classics – pieces that are not defined by a certain season.” She says she is drawn to the designer tennis-shoe trend, such as those by Chanel or Valentino, but hesitates buying them for herself and instead admires them on others. When it comes to accessories, Sherman often turns

to her digits. “I love a great big statement ring, vintage or contemporary, as well as a fabulous bag or shoe,” she says. “My red croc bag from Ethan K is a recent purchase I adore.” Sherman also mentions her love for pop-art clutches by Lisa Perry. With her involvement in and admiration for style, Sherman actually has some fashions come to her. “[Perry] was recently in town for the Fashion Fund Gala and held a trunk show at my home,” she notes. How stylish.

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Style

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mild temperatures and a calm before the holiday rush, fall is the perfect time to pack your chicest pieces and head to the city that never sleeps.

By Katie Yeadon

Vince zip tank, $245, Neiman Marcus

Rag & Bone cabernet jacket, $695, Neiman Marcus (neimanmarcus.com)

Kendra Scott ear cuffs, $150, Cha Boutique (shop-cha.com) Diane Von Furstenberg dress, $398, Vie (viestlouis.com)

Rachel Zoe leather skirt,

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$795, Vie

Rebecca Minkoff backpack, $325,

Valentino booties, $1,375, Saks Fifth Avenue

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s the holidays draw near and gift-shopping season gets into full swing, the Ladue News staff made lists (and checked them more than twice) filled with special somethings for friends and family this year. Many of the lists focus on specific interests or hobbies, such as tech, culinary and pets, while others ensure your loved ones will look and feel their very best in the new year, including sports and exercise, beauty and wellness, and fashion for women, men, kids and teens. We hope that these gifts delight and inspire you and yours this season and that whatever ends up on your list, you have a very joyous and magical holiday.

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beauty buff for the

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very girl loves to be pampered, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve collected some unique ways to make the ladies in your life positively glow. From a new signature scent, to colorful cosmetics, and even luxury spa packages, the options are endless.

Sephora Stand Up & Shine Makeup Brush Set, $130, Sephora (sephora.com)

Create a full-day spa experience at Ara, the Spa at Ameristar. Choose three or five items from the spa menu to receive 10 percent off. We suggest a Hot Rocks massage paired with a seasonal body treatment, seasonal signature facial, spa manicure and pedicure. Prices vary. (araatameristar.com) At the Four Seasons Spa & Salon, gift your loved one with a Taste of Spa, which treats them to an express massage, express pedicure, express facial, and salon shampoo and blow out. (120 minutes, $220). Or enjoy a treat for two with the Royal Celebration of Love, which includes foot exfoliation and hydrating balm application, massage, private use of the steam and shower in the Couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Suite, along with Champagne and a special gift for you and your partner (105 minutes, $495). (fourseasons.com)

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LUNA mini & FOREO Cleanser Holiday Gift Set, $139, Sephora

La Mer Illuminating Powder, $100, La Mer (lamer.com)

Marc Jacobs Style Eye-Con No. 20 palette, $99, Sephora

Bobbi Brown Mini Lip & Eye Palette in Caviar, $32 and Deluxe Cheek & Eye Palette, $85, Bobbi Brown (bobbibrowncosmetics.com)

Signature scents purse spray collection, $44.95, Soft Surroundings (softsurroundings.com)

Fir & Grapefruit bath salts, $32; apothecary jar candle, $30; bubble elixir, $32, K. Hall Designs (khalldesigns.com)

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home bartender for the

The original Synek draft system, $299, Synek (synek.beer)

Brooklyn Brew Shop beer-making kit, $40, Larder & Cupboard (larderandcupboard.com)

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Fo r t h e H o s t e s s

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hake up the home bar with luxurious spirits, liqueurs, cordials and sparkling wine (many of them locally made), or gift the craft-beer geeks in your life with home-brew kits or a home-draft system. Whether it’s for the holiday host or a true connoisseur, these gift options are for adults only.

Joel Fälmet NV Champagne Brut, 750 mL, $39.99, The Wine and Cheese Place (wineandcheeseplace.com)

StillJoy Spirits’ Movados Artisan Spirit apple brandy-based liqueurs, six flavors including Vanilla Sky, 375 mL, $32.99, The Wine and Cheese Place Wood Hat Spirits persimmon cordial, 375 mL, $26.99, The Wine and Cheese Place Big O Ginger Liqueur, 750 mL, $31.99, The Wine and Cheese Place

Sphere ice molds, set of 2, $11.95, Crate & Barrel (crateandbarrel.com)

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aspiring chef for the

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hether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shopping for a passionate and experienced home cook or someone who just appreciates quality food and drink, the following cookware, kitchen gadgets and equipment, and eats are sure to satisfy anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary cravings.

Hands-on butchery classes (learn to butcher a whole pig and take home half the hog), $150 per person, two-person minimum, Truffles Butchery (todayattruffles.com)

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Cactus chef knife, $379; Walnut burl utility knife, $279, NHB Knifeworks (nhbknifeworks.com)

Linn’s olallieberry preserves, $10; Linn’s pumpkin muffin mix, $6.50, Garden Party and David (facebook.com/gardenpartyanddavid)

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The $10 Scarf! Bittersweet Artisan Truffles dessert sauce in butterscotch, white peppermint and salted caramel, $10 each, Garden Party and David Tonewood maple sugar cube, $18; pink Himalayan sea salt cube, $5; and Boska grater, $17; Larder & Cupboard (larderandcupboard.com)

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Le Creuset 3½-quart oval Dutch oven, $230, Kitchen Conservatory

Cameron stovetop smoker, $50, Kitchen Conservatory (kitchenconservatory.com)

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sportsfan for the

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hether their hobby is skiing or biking, running or darts, your family will go back again and again to gifts that keep them active. From the stylish workout clothes and gear to a standout foosball table, these gifts will help your family members get in the game!

Specialized Fuse Expert 6Fattie bicycle, $2,100, Alpine Shop

Monaco dartboard, currently $696, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (mgbwhome.com)

Alala infinity scarf, $95 (plus $10 for personalized monogram), Dimvaloo (dimvaloo.com)

Alala shadow gray flyweight pullover, $125, Dimvaloo

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Lululemonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wunder Under crops, $78, Shred415 (Shred415.com)

Patagonia nano-air jacket, $249, Alpine Shop (alpineshop.com)

Salomon X Drive 7.5 system skis, $399.99, Alpine Shop

Catstudio Embroidered Pillow

These 19â&#x20AC;? hand embroidered pillows, glasses and dishtowels are available in many cities, states, collegiate, and favorite vacation spots.

CatsMeowPersonalized.com Monaco foosball table, currently $3,896, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

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fourlegged

for the

friends

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on’t forget Fido this holiday season! your furry friends can join in the celebration, too – whether it includes toys, treats or even a special trip to the groomer for a spa day, they’re sure to appreciate a little something special.

HuggleHounds moose toy, $24.99, Treats Unleashed (treats-unleashed.com)

Gold Paw fleece (modeled left on Captain), $29.99, Four Muddy Paws (fourmuddypaws.com) Christmas treats, $2.25 each, Three Dog Bakery (threedogstl.com) Spa and grooming package, rates vary with breed type, coat condition and pet size, starting at $55, Lola and Penelope’s (lolaandpenelopes.com)

The Odin, $21.99, Four Muddy Paws Etta Says! Duck Jerky, $10.99, Treats Unleashed

Fusion gates, starting at $299, Four Muddy Paws

Snowman toy, $12.95, Three Dog Bakery

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for the

tech enthusiast

CD Bubbler Jukebox, $7,699, Amini’s (Aminis.com)

Apple TV 2, $149, 32 GB; $199, 64 GB, Apple (apple.com)

Apple Watch Hermès, $1,100 single tour; $1,250 double tour; $1,500 cuff; Apple

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LIFE IS STYLE LIV E

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he early adopters in your life may already have some of the latest and greatest in technology, but with the innovations out there this year, there’s sure to be something they haven’t already snagged. Some of the following items are large and will require delivery, like the jukebox, while others are small but mighty, like the drone or Apple Watch.

3DR Solo Drone, $1,399 with camera mount; $999 without, Schiller’s (schillers.com)

V.360 panoramic action camera, $449, Schiller’s

Photo classes, $25 to $49, Schiller’s

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kiddos for the

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he holidays provide some of childhood’s most memorable moments – who doesn’t remember unwrapping their most cherished gift from a loved one (or from Santa)? We’ve rounded up some of the season’s hottest toys, treats and more that will make their faces light up with joy.

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edric the Entertainer was always the guy who knew how to make people laugh. It’s a talent that has taken him a long way in show business, and now he’s also using it to help a charity with a heartfelt connection to his hometown. When I had a chance to talk with the person who grew up here as Cedric Kyles, the first thing I asked was the St. Louis question. “Berkeley High, class of ’82,” was his answer, and when I replied, “McCluer, class of ’76,” he felt right at home. “It was the old Berkeley High right next to the airport,” he said, certain that I would know the difference between that old one and the new. “We used to have some great excuses in our class, when the planes would go over and we’d say to the teacher, ‘Sorry, I missed that assignment. I couldn’t hear you!’” I laughed because that happened at McCluer, too. Then, like most St. Louisans when they first connect, we had to talk about familiar food: White Castle, Imo’s and Faraci Pizza in Ferguson, the favorite neighborhood pizza joint for both of us. We talked about the people we knew and the sometimes minor degrees of separation that make St. Louis feel like a gigantic small town. Cedric says he regularly bumps into hometowners either in Hollywood or New York. “I see Jon Hamm the most, and we talk about all the things we did back home. And of course, when I see Nelly, that’s old news for us. We see each other all the time.” And when Cedric the Entertainer shows up at a baseball game in LA, everyone knows who he’s rooting for. “I go to Dodgers games with my St. Louis hat on, and I get booed, because we kick their butts in the playoffs every year!” After those mandatory topics, the subject turns to #Ferguson and the scenes that hit both of us close to home. “I grew up in Berkeley right next to Ferguson, so it was something that was really concerning for me, to have it explode at such a high level and with the national focus,” Cedric says. He knows all too well about the issues that brought Ferguson into the national conversation. Both of us are hopeful that somehow, someday, some good is going to come of it. “It shined a light on many levels, and it should move the city forward if we can keep talking about it, get some of the air cleared and get some issues resolved and not just sweep things under the rug,” he says. We kept talking, and I almost forgot I was having a conversation with a bona fide national celebrity – an actor who’s appeared in more than a dozen films, a big-name

comedian, a TV star, a director, writer and producer. Right now, he’s starting his fifth season in the TV Land sitcom “The Soul Man.” In the show, he plays an ex-R&B singer who finds religion and moves back to St. Louis to take over as the preacher of his dad’s church. When it made its premiere, it was the secondhighest-rated debut show ever on the network. He continues to build a lucrative brand. But even as a kid in North County and then in college at Southeast Missouri State University, he had the feeling he was going to make it. “I was always scheming up a dream, so I was always conspiring a little beyond my circumstance.” He continues, “Of course, you never really see it coming, and you don’t know how it’s going to happen, but once I started doing comedy and discovered the energy that made people laugh, I kind of thought I had found my life’s calling.” When we met, Cedric was back in St. Louis for the annual charity event that touches him most deeply, a fundraiser to benefit the Women’s Pavilion at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital named in honor of his mother, Rosetta Boyce Kyles. She was an elementary school teacher for three decades in the Ferguson-Florissant District. Rosetta died this June after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Cedric says she always made sure education and determination were important parts of his life. The lessons he learned from her ultimately helped him succeed. His friend, superstar Patty LaBelle, was the headliner at the benefit show, which was held this year at the Peabody Opera House. It raised tens of thousands of dollars for the hospital in his mother’s name. Cedric also took the stage that night and, even though he surely had a heavy heart thinking about his mom, did what he knows how to do best: He made people laugh.

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A Landmark Restored Y ou don’t need to take a plane or a train for your next fall getaway – just hop in the car and enjoy the drive. If you haven’t been to Springfield, Missouri, in a while, you have a wonderful surprise in store and a new reason to visit. It’s called Hotel Vandivort, a first-rate boutique hotel that packs a smart SoHo kind of vibe. The hotel is home to a remarkable new destination restaurant called The Order, a nod to the building’s Masonic history. Both the hotel and the restaurant benefit from a level of quality and attention to detail that promises to bring guests back again and again. Hotel Vandivort is located in downtown Springfield in a 1906 Masonic Temple that’s been completely renovated and designed to appeal to discerning travelers. It’s owned by Springfield residents, brothers Billy and John McQueary, and John’s wife, Karen McQueary. The property features 50 unique guest rooms, 12 suites, and two premiere suites with definite rock-star appeal. The hotel also houses the stunning Vandivort Ballroom, which is located on the building’s top floor and was a well-known Springfield

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The lobby in Hotel Vandivort features vintage industrial-style décor with a contemporary twist. The elegant metalwork was created by area metal artisans.

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The lobby bar, located in The Order restaurant, serves creative small plates and hand-crafted cocktails.

IF YOU GO: Go antiquing. Your choices are many, but Relics Antique Mall is a favorite. Named “Best Antique Store” by popular vote in 417 magazine, Relics features more than 2,000 pieces of French, British and American antique furniture and home décor. Plan to stay for lunch at The Tea Room at Relics, which offers delicious quiche, chicken salad and desserts, all made from Springfield Hot Glass worked for more than a year to create the lighting installation for The Order. Some 90 hand-blown frosted-glass plumb bobs reference the building’s Masonic past. Plumb bobs were used to weight reference lines used by masons when constructing buildings.

special-event site during the building’s past as the city’s Masonic Temple. “We knew we could bring new life back to this significant, historic building and add something to the Springfield landscape that’s been missing – a contemporary and style-oriented gathering place for our community,” Karen McQueary explains. “It’s been our dream to give something special back to Springfield, and we think Hotel Vandivort is the realization of that hope.” The hotel’s fresh interior design, much of which Karen McQueary can take credit for, is a crisp, contemporary take on a vintage industrial style. That aesthetic is readily apparent in the décor of the upscale lobby, which showcases the creative work of local metal artisans who created the elegant main staircase railings, library-style shelving and impressive divider screens. Hotel guests are welcome to enjoy drinks and appetizers in the lobby, where they can relax in comfortable fireside seats, in window seats with a view of the street or at a large handcrafted communal table that encourages mingling. “Seating options encourage vibrant social culture,” McQueary explains. “Whether someone wants to have drinks with friends, a traditional dinner, or sit with a laptop at a communal library table, there are unique spaces for all of these experiences.” Overnight guests also quickly discover that their rooms benefit from thoughtful attention to aesthetics, comfort and detail, including cozy beds, high-quality linens, robes and slippers provided for guest use. Remote-controlled window shades and clever mood lighting options also help to make each guest room a truly relaxing retreat. All that aside, perhaps the best thing about the new Hotel Vandivort is The Order, the lobby restaurant

scratch daily. Be a part of the night life. You’ll find a wealth of options for drinks and noshes in downtown Springfield, but one that’s sure to appeal to St. Louisans is Scotch & Soda. The Prohibition-era cocktail house specializes in classic libations, Scotch whisky and gourmet bar eats. There’s high-top, pubstyle seating in the front of the establishment, while the back room offers a more intimate, low-light lounge with sofas and coffee tables. The menu focuses on hand-prepared classic cocktails using fresh in-house infusions, syrups, tinctures and cordials. Check out the art. Art walks in the downtown arts district run from 6 to 10 p.m. on the first Friday of

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specializing in modern Missouri cuisine. Diners can choose from a creative menu of small plates designed for sharing or enjoy hearty entrées with a Missouri twist. Just one of many delicious examples is Ozarks Benedict, a unique play on eggs Benedict made with a handcrafted biscuit, braised pork belly with a sage sausage and apple gravy, and two poached eggs. Everything on the menu is locally sourced, including grass-fed, organic beef from Blackgate Farms, cheeses from Terrell Creek Farm, pasture-raised pork products from Circle B Ranch and fresh produce from Urban Roots Farm. Other local favorites, such as The Coffee Ethic, Askinosie Chocolate and Hurts Donut, also make appearances in the menu’s sweets section. Last, but certainly not least, the restaurant and bar feature unique hand-crafted cocktails and an excellent wine list that beautifully complements the menu. Our advice: If you’re planning a short weekend getaway this fall, put Hotel Vandivort and The Order at the top of your list. You won’t be disappointed.

of participating galleries that specialize in an array of different art forms and often offer live demonstrations. Smell the coffee. Springfield is home to a large number of businesses that take their coffee and espresso drinks very seriously. Top choices include The Coffee Ethic, Heroes Coffee and Mudhouse. From single-origin coffee roasted in house to delicious fresh pastries, Springfield coffee shops are worth a visit. Take a hike. Fall is without a doubt the prettiest time of the year in Springfield and the surrounding Ozarks. Consider putting a few hours aside during your trip to discover an urban trail, a conservation area, a state park, a national forest or a few of the miles of shoreline along accessible lakes, streams and rivers, all within a short distance of the city.

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‌Building and maintaining a healthy body takes more than just a trip to the gym a few times a week. A true commitment to health requires a balanced lifestyle of proper exercise, rest and nutrition. As a personal trainer, Jillian Tedesco found that her clients’ hardest habit to change was the way they ate. This led her to launch fit-flavors, a local company that makes and prepares healthy meals to go. At its founding, Tedesco created and packaged the fit-flavors meals out of her own kitchen. During the past six years, the company has grown to include more than 60 employees, among them registered dietitians. Meals can be purchased at either of fit-flavors’ two brick-andmortar locations, with a third opening in January. The meals also are available at Mercy Hospital and The Fitness Edge personal training studio in Creve Coeur. What’s on the menu? (When I founded fit-flavors), I wanted a variety of food and cooking techniques so people wouldn’t get bored. Not only do we have more than 60 items on our menu, we also change our menu seasonally. Every quarter, we roll out a seasonal menu on top of our staple items, incorporating seasonal produce and weekly “chef creation” items. I believe in sourcing the best products available. If I wouldn’t eat it, it’s not in my cooler. All our fish is wild-caught or sustainably raised. The beef is local and grass-fed. The eggs are free-range. Everything is made from scratch, down to the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Beans are soaked and stocks are made in-house to control sodium. We measure and weigh everything in the containers and include nutritional profiles for each meal. We take what you see at a fine dining restaurant and bring it in at an affordable rate. Do people buy fit-flavors meals exclusively for weight loss? I wouldn’t say that’s my main target. A lot of people do come in for that, but someone who’s busy, doesn’t have the time and wants healthy, convenient meals will use fit-flavors for meal planning. How does it work – is there a subscription plan? Nutritional road map? No subscription needed – you can just walk in and purchase one meal, or 15. We want to be your first choice in healthy eating. A lot of people use this in place of grocery shopping and buy a week’s worth, or pick up meals every time they’re in. Our meals are given a five-day shelf life, because we don’t add preservatives. We have a registered dietitian on staff, and we do counseling as well as meal planning. What are some of your favorite success stories? What I hear most of all is “I can’t believe how much better I feel. I didn’t think meals would be big enough – I’m eating fewer calories, and actually enjoy what I’m eating.” I don’t think most people are accustomed to eating a full serving of vegetables, and don’t know how filling that can be. This platform also has given us many opportunities for charitable work. What’s next for fit-flavors? We really want to make the stores convenient. Our goal is to have them all over St. Louis. We have plans to open a couple more next year as well. We are actually opening another business in our Creve Coeur location (opening in January 2016) – The Smoothie Bar. Our whole concept is redefining what a smoothie is – a complete meal without added sugars. It’s going to be all-natural fruits and veggies; no sugars or artificial sweeteners will be going into your smoothie.

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When sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not studying at Clayton High School, 15-year-old Sophie Bernstein is fighting food insecurity and hunger through gardening and agriculture with Go Healthy St. Louis.

ophie Bernstein was having a busy week. Studying for four quizzes at Clayton High School, taking part in softball practice and fielding questions about the $36,000 grant her organization was recently awarded – can’t forget that. The 15-year-old sophomore landed the grant for her ongoing Go Healthy St. Louis project as part of an award from San Francisco’s Helen Diller Family Foundation. “I was thrilled,” Bernstein says of the foundation’s windfall, “a great opportunity” for which she also voices effusive thanks. “This grant will help me double the amount of gardens I have.” Loosely, Go Healthy St. Louis – which, as she recalls, sprouted from a pack of beefsteak tomato seeds roughly four years ago – centers on planting and tending vegetable gardens to benefit residents of low-income households and local food deserts (neighborhoods either low on or bereft of budgetfriendly, nutritious dietary options). If that sounds more than a bit activist, it should. Bernstein, the daughter of Brad and Moira Bernstein, hails from a service-oriented family. Her father serves in the U.S. Navy Reserves, for instance, and her older siblings, Simone and Jake, co-founded a voluntarism-focused endeavor that itself just earned a grant. (Bernstein also acknowledges her mother’s patience in chauffeuring her hither and yon for Go Healthy St. Louis.) The success of that initial pack of beefsteak tomato seeds inspired Bernstein to expand her green-thumbed efforts into fuller gardening, which inspired an even more expansive epiphany. “I realized a lot of kids didn’t know a lot about healthy eating, so we started implementing nutritional classes inside preschools,” she says, “and then we added more gardens – and it just kept going from there.” Although her educational efforts for Go Healthy St. Louis have included select higher-level educational institutions, Bernstein’s focus in large part has fallen on preschools. “I personally believe that the way to teach people is at a younger age,” she says. Bernstein, modestly, also credits her friends for supporting her work from the start. Following the announcement of the Diller award, though, the roster of volunteers for Go Healthy St. Louis vastly branched out. “After the publicity,” Bernstein says, “I definitely had more people whom I don’t even know (offer their aid). My teachers were saying, ‘Thank you for what you do,’ and I’ve gotten a lot of emails from my friends’ parents, saying, ‘What can we do to help?’”

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Bernstein estimates that Go Healthy St. Louis just planted its 19th garden locally, with a collective yearly yield of 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of produce. For that produce, her choices have a great deal of forethought. Although her gardens don’t exclude root veggies like that titan of the tubers, the potato, and carrots, for example, Bernstein confesses to downplaying them for a reason. “I like having a plant that kids can see, like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, something like that,” she says. For a similar reason, despite her fondness for all vegetables, Bernstein also downplays crops like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower after conferring with local food banks. “If people don’t know what to do with them, they’re more likely to not take (the vegetables),” she says. “I would rather bring in stuff that people are going to take and know how to cook with.” A similar canny rationale prompted her to include a common culinary herb among her crops. “It’s good to give the kids something not only to see, but also to smell, and basil has been absolutely amazing – it’s grown so well,” Bernstein says. Self-evidently, Go Healthy St. Louis’ outreach involves far more than providing produce to food banks and other distribution sources. “Educating kids is a really important part of it,” Bernstein says. “It wasn’t just about having the gardens…it was actually about getting kids active in the outdoors and what we’re eating.” Almost perforce, Bernstein has leveraged Twitter and other social media to cultivate interest in Go Healthy St. Louis, whether in the gardens proper or side efforts like food drives. Since launching Go Healthy St. Louis, moreover, the changing seasons have done nothing to blight Bernstein’s efforts, she reports. Winter’s arrival allows her to continue collecting healthy options for food drives (peanut butter in particular), building workshop curriculums and – almost necessarily – plotting for the next growing season. Bernstein cites obesity among children and adults alike as a U.S. healthrelated scourge, a deepening rot on our national roots, nurtured by a shortage or an absence of healthy foods. “That’s a problem that the U.S. faces today,” she says, “and we really need to do something about it. Food banks are trying to be healthier, but they aren’t really doing that.” Finally, Bernstein mentions broadening the scope of Go Healthy St. Louis, initially to Illinois and then, perhaps, the rest of the Midwest – and even the whole nation. To learn more about Go Healthy St. Louis, find them on Twitter @GoHealthySTL.

I realized a lot of kids didn’t know a lot about healthy eating, so we started implementing nutritional classes inside preschools...and then we added more gardens – and it just kept going from there.” – SopHIE BERNSTEIN

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Randolfi’s

efore heading out to be inspired by the fiery drama “Rapture, Blister, Burn” being performed at the West End Players Guild, stop in to Randolfi’s in the Delmar Loop and get a dose of culinary inspiration. Randolfi’s is chef Mike Randolph’s latest project, and it takes over the space that until recently housed his popular pizza place The Good Pie. Though there were some who bemoaned that restaurant’s closing, the food at Randolfi’s is sure to lure them back into the fold. Like all of the best restaurants, Randolfi’s has a beverage program that’s every bit as creative as what comes out of the kitchen. Head barman Jeffrey Moll has put together a top-notch cocktail menu with drinks that run the full gamut of flavors, like The Stranger Abides ($12), which combines rum and cognac, among other

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ingredients, to delicious effect. Another favorite from my visit is the #37 1/4 ($11), based on Buffalo Trace bourbon and local ginger liqueur The Big O. The drink comes out covered to keep in the applewood smoke that permeates it. There’s also a wide selection of vermouths and amari for all of your aperitif and digestif needs. While the red-and-white checkered tablecloths announce that Randolfi’s is an Italian restaurant, the food artfully transcends the expectations that have become associated with that country’s cuisine, at least on these shores. For example, the antipasti section of the menu, which doesn’t include such standards as a charcuterie plate. Instead it boasts dishes like beef tartare ($11), a rich, tangy mix of beef, radish, capers and lemon topped with a cured egg, and oven-roasted cauliflower ($8), a sizable piece of the eponymous

By Matt Sorrell vegetable roasted and also accented with lemon and capers along with some Parmesan. The Randolfi’s menu also boasts some tempting meat and fish dishes, and fans of The Good Pie can rest easy – the wood-fired oven is still in use, and marinara and margherita pizzas are available. On this visit, though, it was all about the pasta, specifically the roasted porcini ($22, half size available for $13.50) and the crispy sweetbreads ($11.50, full size available for $18). The porcinis used are fresh, not dried, and there’s a definite difference in flavor, as the fresh variety lends a distinctive earthiness to the dish. The sweetbreads are fried in batter and seasoned with lemon and thyme, both of which accentuate the dark flavor inherent in these tasty nuggets. They’re also tender, not always an easy feat when dealing with sweetbreads. It almost

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&“Rapture, A Show Blister, Burn”

goes without saying that the house-made pastas (spaghetti alla chittara for the porcini and a wider “rustic” style for the sweetbreads) are superb. This time we did another round of cocktails instead of indulging in dessert, but there’s a tempting selection of dolci for those who require a sweet finish. For those who haven’t been to The Loop in a while, some street parking on Delmar is limited by the ongoing installation of tracks for the Loop Trolley. However, the public lot just north of Delmar remains open, so getting in and out shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

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Story: Once upon a time, Cathy and Don were a couple in college preparing for professional careers. They’d study by day and then have drinks in the evening with their mutual friend Gwen. Twenty or so years later, Cathy has become quite the celebrity, an acclaimed professor of women’s studies whose views on feminism land her as a frequent guest on cable shows. Now, she’s back home, caring for her seriously ill mother following the latter’s heart attack. Interestingly, Don and Gwen are married and live in the same city, where Don is a dean at a small college. Cathy contacts her old friends, and they renew their friendships. Soon enough, though, some friction develops between Cathy and Gwen, who gave up a career to stay home and raise two sons. Gwen may be having second thoughts about her life decision, but it soon becomes clear that Cathy shares those self-doubts. As for Don, he seems to be happy just drinking, smoking pot and doing as little as possible to build his own portfolio. Don hires Cathy for a summer job teaching women’s studies, but her only students turn out to be Gwen and Don and Gwen’s former babysitter, Avery. They meet informally at the home of Cathy’s mother, Alice, who delights in preparing drinks for the weekly post-class recaps. As Cathy’s attraction to Don is rekindled, each of the women offers surprising observations that bring the classroom subject matter to vibrant life. Highlights: Playwright Gina Gionfriddo’s two-act drama premiered off-Broadway in 2012 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 2013. Currently, it’s receiving its St. Louis premiere in a wellexecuted production by the West End Players Guild. Director Stephen Peirick utilizes the talents of his well-chosen cast to explore Gionfriddo’s philosophical melodrama in a well-modulated, smoothly performed interpretation that shows the emotional conflict that defines these characters in their quest for happiness. Other Info: Gionfriddo sets up her story with a well-written opening act that focuses on the ongoing challenges for women who struggle between a professional career and the domestic satisfaction of a home and a family. There’s more to it than that, of course, but that theme serves as the foundation for the playwright’s exploration of sundry emotional, psychological and philosophical variations. While she sprinkles in references to women’s liberation advocate Betty Friedan from the 1970s, there also are discussions about conservative leader Phyllis Schlafly’s pointed views about the “necessary” role of women in society that refers to “traditional” roles for husband and wife. Gionfriddo’s script surprises with her characters’ reactions to often contrasting points of view. Most interesting is the juxtaposition of three different generations commenting on the roles of women in modern society. The middle-aged

Cathy, Gwen and Don seem to flounder in a sea of uncertainty, troubling waters that don’t bother the worldly-wise Alice or the seemingly invulnerable Avery nearly as much, if at all. In that respect, Gionfriddo’s words cover very familiar territory, where youth thinks it has all the answers, age has accepted reality and those in their middle years are left to clarify their own existence. Peirick does an admirable job of moving his players through this philosophical maze in thought-provoking fashion, and his cast is up to the challenge. Nicole Angeli nicely defines Cathy’s uncertainties by reflecting on the imminent mortality of her mother, her only real family, showing the vulnerability beneath Cathy’s successful persona. Mara Bollini subtly conveys Gwen’s desire for a different type of fulfillment, delineating Gwen’s unhappiness with her slacker husband and the life choices she has made. She’s equally adept at capturing the inconsistencies in Gwen’s conflicting desires. Jeff Kargus does very well defining the lone male character, Don, and his aimless approach to existence. Don has potential noticed by both Cathy and Gwen, but Kargus’ smooth, naturalistic approach to his character shows the audience that Don knows his own limitations better than anyone. Donna Weinsting and Elizabeth Van Pelt shine in their roles, respectively, as Cathy’s wise and accepting mother, who has a pragmatic outlook on possibilities, and the self-centered, vapid and insensitive Avery, who is easy to dislike until fate throws a knockout punch to her cavalier attitude. Gionfriddo has a good ear for dialogue and a knack for getting to core questions that eventually beset virtually everyone. “Rapture, Blister, Burn” shows us the natural order of things and the time people spend understanding that.

G ‌ roup: West End Players Guild Venue: Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd. Dates: Through Nov. 22 Tickets: $20; contact 314-367-0025 or WestEndPlayers.org Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5. LadueNews.com | November 20, 2015 73

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Scott Miller of New Line Theatre By Brittany Nay ‌“The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre” has turned 25. New Line Theatre is celebrating its silver season with a fresh slate of signature politically and socially provocative musicals in the intimate setting of its new black-box theater, The Marcelle, in Grand Center. Founder and artistic director Scott Miller took LN behind the scenes of the dramatic new season – and the edgy troupe’s last 25 years of intelligent, alternative and daring musical theater. How has New Line grown through the years? We’ve gone from one weekend of performances to four, and we now have quite a stable of regular actors. We’ve also grown artistically – not only are more new musicals being written now than ever before that fit our mission, but because of the kind of work we do, we attract exceptional artists to work with us. Share some of the show highlights. The coolest thing we do is rescue shows that were New York “flops” and prove how extraordinary they are, simply by trusting and respecting what the writers

wrote. We’re in the middle of a new golden age for our art form, and many in New York commercial theater don’t yet understand how these new musicals work. Because of our “rescue,” shows like “High Fidelity,” “Cry-Baby,” “Hands on a Hardbody” and “Bonnie & Clyde” now have an active new life in regional theaters across the country. We hope the same will happen this season with “Atomic,” a thought-provoking adult musical that ran only a month off Broadway. Describe your upcoming shows. “American Idiot” (March 3 to March 26 ) follows three 20-somethings’ search for meaning and authenticity in a post-9/11 world. “Atomic” (June 2 to June 25) is about the Manhattan Project, the scientists who created the bomb and the moral dilemmas that invention created. “Tell Me on a Sunday” (Aug. 11 to Aug. 27) is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s intimate musical about a young British woman’s disastrous relationships and life lessons in New York and LA.

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What’s in store for your special anniversary event, 25 to Life! An Evening of New Line Theatre, Jan. 5 and 6 at Sheldon Concert Hall? It will feature 16 New Line All-Stars, and songs from the first 25 years and 75 shows, including “Next to Normal,” “Bat Boy,” “Reefer Madness,” “Bonnie & Clyde,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Cry-Baby,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “Into the Woods” and “The Fantasticks.” What makes the New Line show experience unique? New Line produces shows that most companies won’t touch, and we often snag the rights to the first production in the country after a show’s Broadway run. Also, we always work in intimate theaters – our new theater seats 120 to 150, depending on how big our set is. New Line musicals are more intense, more high-energy and more emotional than you’ll see anywhere else. And contrary to other approaches to musicals, nothing matters more to us than great storytelling. At a New Line show, you always know you’ll get an adventure. The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, Grand Center, 314-534-1111, newlinetheatre.com

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Sat., Nov. 21

New York singer CRAIG POMRANZ will perform at Cyrano’s Cafe & Wine Bar. The native St. Louis cabaret singer has been voted “Tenor of the Times” by GQ Magazine and is known to captivate audiences with his four-octave range. 7 p.m. 314-965-2526 or brownpapertickets.com.

Fri., Nov. 20

ST. LOUIS AUDUBON SOCIETY’S 100TH BIRTHDAY at the Randall Gallery will kick off a year-long celebration of the St. Louis Audubon Society, a part of the national network to protect birds and their habitats. 6:30 p.m. $75. 314-599-7390 or stlouisaudubon.org.

Fri., Nov. 20

ALARM WILL SOUND continues its fourth St. Louis season at The Sheldon Concert Hall. The ensemble performs the newest music composed today with energetic virtuosity and a sense of adventure, creating programs that span a wide range of styles. 8 p.m. $20. 314-534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

Sat., Nov. 21, and Sun., Nov. 22

HOLIDAY FARE WINE TRAIL at seven Hermann-area wineries will open the holiday season with a celebration of food and wine. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $30. 800-932-8687 or hermannwinetrail.com.

Fri., Nov. 20

St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra presents THE MUSIC OF BIZET, RAVEL AND KALINNIKOV at the Purser Auditorium of Logan University. 8 p.m. Various prices. 314-421-3600 or stlphilharmonic.org.

Sat., Nov. 21

The Sheldon presents Brazilian jazz pianist ELIANE ELIAS in the perfect acoustics of The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $45 orchestra, $40 balcony, $15 student. 314-533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

Sat., Nov. 21

Open Door Animal Sanctuary Auxiliary’s HOLIDAY BAZAAR at the Kirkwood Community Center. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 314-832-9892 or odas.org.

Sat., Nov. 21, and Sun., Nov. 22

FAIR TRADE MARKET at Manchester United Methodist Church will feature a full marketplace of fair-trade items, along with family activities, product demonstrations and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 636-394-7506 or manchesterumc.org.

Fri., Nov. 27

A cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER, known for their Christmas albums and their latest album, “The New Old Fashioned,” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $34.50. 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com.

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Fri., Nov. 20

“ELEMENTS OF ABSTRACTION” OPENING RECEPTION at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild will explore the abstract elements of art: line, shape, form, space, texture, value and/or color. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. 314727-6266 or stlouisartistsguild.org.

Fri., Nov. 27, and Sat., Nov. 28

JEREMY DAVENPORT will infuse his unique style of storytelling with his original lyrics and music at the Ferring Jazz Bistro. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $40, $10 students. 314571-6000 or jazzstl.org.

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Forty inventive quiltS From around the world are on diSplay at the peabody opera houSe aS part oF the touring quilt national exhibit By Brittany Nay

artoon characters. Geometric patterns. Metallic accents. The vast range of prints and designs chosen for the 2015 Quilt National – known as “the Oscars of fine-art quilts” – can be seen on display in St. Louis through Nov. 28 at the Peabody Opera House. The unique, internationally touring exhibition promotes quilting as an art form and showcases quilts created both with the traditional methods of piecing and patching, and those made with innovative new materials and technologies. Quilt National, a biennial exhibit that began in 1979 at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio, travels to about four cities around the country and the world. Since 1988, the exhibition has been hosted in St. Louis by Safe Connections, the region’s largest and oldest nonprofit dedicated to reducing the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault. “A Safe Connections volunteer went to Quilt National in Athens, Ohio, in 1988 and thought it would be a wonderful event to bring to St. Louis as a fundraiser for the organization,” says Safe Connections executive director Susan Kidder, adding that the historically womencentric quilting community fit seamlessly with the origins of Safe Connections, which worked exclusively with women when it was founded in 1976 as Women’s Self Help Center. Quilt National is a juried show, with three professional judges – quilters Rosalie Dace of Durban, South Africa; Ann Johnston of Lake Oswego, Oregon; and Judy Schwender of Paducah, Kentucky – selecting this year’s 84 quilts among approximately 1,000 entries from throughout the world using a variety of standards: The work has to be an original design, made of fabric such as cotton and felt or fabriclike material, like rubber and aluminum, and composed of two distinct layers, and created with hand- or machine-made stitching. “Quilt is almost a misnomer,” Kidder says of the 40 selected quilts featured at this year’s St. Louis exhibit. “This is an amazing fiber-arts show that doesn’t follow the traditional thought of quilts. Sometimes, one looks at a piece and says, ‘Is this really a quilt?’ The artistry is spectacular.” Pam RuBert of Springfield, Missouri, is the only local exhibitor for 2015. A lifelong artist who minored in art at Washington University, RuBert experimented with art quilting after attending Quilt National more than 10 years ago and makes her fifth appearance at the exhibition this year. RuBert, who has made about 50 art quilts, says her whimsical designs, which resemble the stills of a comic strip, express her personality. “I like patterns, bright colors and shapes, so [quilting] satisfies a lot of things I like about making art – but it also has a story.” The quilt she created this year, “London – Wish You Were Hair,” is inspired by ’40s and ’50s postcards that depicted classic landmarks and “Wish you were here” Pictured left: Karen Schulz, Silver Spring, Maryland, “Girl in the City with Blue Hair” (Best in Show)

Kathleen Probst, Meridian, Idaho, “Blue Veil”

Pam RuBert, Springfield, Missouri, “Wish You Were Hair”

messages. “In my final work, I always try to retain the spontaneous quality of my first sketches,” RuBert says. “Then I make a pattern and cut out the fabrics, temporarily fuse it together, then stitch it on my sewing machines, using free-form stitching patterns and designs that I make up as I go.” “London...,” made of cotton with polyester and rayon stitching, features a young man with blond hair that flows into the iconic Big Ben clock tower. “The joke is that he has Big Ben on his head, so he can’t see the time and has to check his watch,” RuBert says. The humorous scene also includes signature London sights such as a bright red double-decker bus and phone booth, as well as the time machine from British science-fiction television series “Doctor Who,” starring actor Rory Williams, whose character partially inspired the quilt. “It’s cool to get comments from people around the world who have seen my quilts,” RuBert says. “The most common thing people say to me is ‘Your work always makes me smile.’ ” RuBert’s award-winning quilts also have appeared at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Carrefour Européen du Patchwork/European Patchwork Meeting in France, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and the Daren Pitts Redman, Nashville, Indiana, “Glorious Summer”

PBS documentary “The Art of Quilting.” For the first time, the St. Louis stop of Quilt National is staged in a ballroom at the architecturally and historically significant Peabody Opera House. Past locations have included more traditional galleries, such as Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles and the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. Curating the event on a volunteer basis is Zoe Perkins, textile conservator at the Saint Louis Art Museum, Cottin notes. The Peabody presented a unique challenge, Kidder says, as its ballroom had to be transformed into an art-gallery space with the addition of display walls and lighting. “It’s really exciting for guests because it’s such a majestic space,” Kidder says. Quilt National raises funds for Safe Connections through individual sponsorships at three levels – $250, $500 or $1,000 – and sponsor names are listed on banners at the event. In the past, sponsors had to be women, but for the past three shows, Safe Connections has broadened sponsorship opportunities to include men and couples, coinciding with its expanded mission of helping not only women and teenage girls with domestic and sexual violence prevention, but also men and teenage boys. “Men are a key part of our mission, both as survivors and as advocates for healthy relationships,” Kidder says. “If we want to prevent and end sexual and domestic violence, it takes everyone.” Event proceeds help fund Safe Connections’ prevention education, crisis intervention, and therapy and support groups. The organization, which annually serves 20,000 people across the region, offers a 24-hour crisis helpline to aid those in crisis or those who know

Randy Frost, Bronxville, New York, “Rocky Trail”

someone in crisis. Most importantly, Quilt National helps Safe Connections amplify awareness of domestic and sexual violence. “This is an issue that impacts anyone, anytime, anywhere – it doesn’t matter where you live or work or what your socioeconomic status is,” Kidder says. “It used to be a taboo issue – we want it to be a part of mainstream conversation and for Safe Connections to be known as a resource. No one is alone – there is help. Together, we can change and save lives.” Quilt National is helping shine a spotlight on sexualassault survivors – 95 percent of whom are women – while also displaying the beautiful art made within the traditionally women-centric community of quilting. To schedule a docent-led tour of the exhibition and the opera house’s backstage area, contact Deb Cottin at deb@ safeconnections.org. Coffee table books featuring all 84 quilts also will be for sale at the show. Quilt National at Peabody Opera House, through Nov. 28, $10, 1400 Market St., St. Louis, 314-646-7500, safeconnections.org/event/quilt-national-2015

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‌35TH ANNUAL CAREGIVER AWARDS LUNCHEON, VOYCE

9801 Natural Bridge Road, 314-918-8222, voycestl.org Join Voyce for its 35th anniversary at the Caregiver Awards Luncheon on Thu., Dec. 3, at 11:45 a.m. at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Staff and volunteers will be honored for providing exceptional long-term care throughout St. Louis and northeast Missouri. This year’s luncheon has broken all previous years’ records, with 89 nominees from 55 organizations. $70 for individuals, $700 for a table of 10

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA THE CHASE PARK PLAZA 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., 314-633-3056, c haseparkplaza.com Enjoy a delightful breakfast with none other than Santa in The Chase Park Plaza’s Starlight Roof on Sun., Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for pricing and reservations.

PILLAR OF STRENGTH 2016 EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Join Epworth Children & Family Services as the organization honors the St. Louis Blues Alumni Association for its contributions to the community. Discover the details of this spring 2016 event at epworth.org.

THE NUTCRACKER SAINT LOUIS BALLET Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, 314-516-4949, touhill.org

“INTO THE WOODS” STAGES PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Kent Center for Theatre Arts, 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, 314-821-2407, stagesstlouis.org Welcome STAGES Performing Arts Academy’s newest addition, the Triple Threats TEENS, at their inaugural production of “Into the Woods”! One hour prior to performances, enjoy holiday-themed games, activities and a photo opportunity with Santa. Proceeds support the group’s upcoming educational Broadway experience in New York City.

GRANT A WISH t h is Ho l id a y Se a so n DONATE

If you would like to support in the form of cash or gift card, please bring your donation to Epworth Children & Family Services.

Celebrate the season with a true holiday classic, Saint Louis Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”! The professional ballet company of St. Louis presents this extravagant production from Thu., Dec. 17, to Wed., Dec. 23, on the expansive Touhill stage. Expect glorious sets and costumes, Tchaikovsky’s classic score and beautiful dancing. Enjoy a performance appropriate for all ages, with Sugarplum Fairy Luncheons available, too!

Thank you for brightening the Holidays of a child, youth or family. Please deliver your blessings by December 11, 2015. 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 314.918.3401 Epworth.org

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Locate or host an Epworth Gift-Giving Tree. Grab an ornament (or two) and bring your purchased gift to where you found the tree.

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‌THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

8796 Big Bend Blvd., 314-963-9899, t heaofe.com Thanksgiving may be fast approaching, but The Art of Entertaining still has you covered for the holiday. From a few savory sides to a full Thanksgiving Day spread, pick up the perfect last-minute additions to serve your family.

THREE KINGS PUBLIC HOUSE CENTRAL CAFÉ & BAKERY 331 N. Euclid Ave., 314-875-0657

The “choclava” is Central Café’s unique take on the classic baklava. Filo pastry gets layered with walnuts, chocolate and coconut flakes. The dessert is then baked and drenched with syrup. The choclava makes for a delectable after-dinner treat and pairs superbly

6307 Delmar Blvd., 314-721-3355; 11925 Manchester Road, 314-815-3455, threekingspub.com Three Kings had a one-of-a-kind craft beer list before others followed suit. Now, the restaurant continues to dominate with its award-winning atmosphere and upscale, global pub food.

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HERBIE’S VINTAGE ’72

405 N. Euclid Ave., 314-769-9595, herbies.com Herbie’s creates sinfully good drinks, featuring unique flavors with intoxicating combinations, like the Garden Patch. Discover a mix of spice and sweetness, with house-infused pepper vodka, Celtic honey and elderflower liqueur, offering a clean, floral finish.

TRUFFLES BUTCHERY MAMA’S “ON THE HILL”

2132 Edwards St., 758 S. Fourth St., 314-776-3100, mamasonthehill.com As you gather for the holidays, enjoy a family-style meal à la Mama’s that you won’t soon forget. Bring everyone to enjoy authentic Italian cooking in the banquet room, or have Mama’s personally delivered to this season’s gathering. Book your event or learn more about the restaurant’s catering services by phone or online.

NADOZ CAFÉ & CATERING

#12 The Boulevard; 17089 N. Outer 40, 314-726-3100, nadozcafe.com Nadoz makes your entertaining duties seem like an effortless affair with party trays and hot buffets catered at your office or home. You can even opt to host Thanksgiving at the café’s private party room, centrally located across from The Galleria.

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OPENING WEEKEND GALA

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he St. Louis Symphony kicked off its 2015-2016 season by welcoming violinist Joshua Bell to Powell Hall for a fundraising celebration. The gala included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner with music by the youth orchestra and The 442s at Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center, a concert at Powell Hall featuring “Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole,” and dessert and dancing at Jazz at the Bistro with music by Denise Thimes. Pianist Orli Shaham, music director David Robertson, chorus director Amy Kaiser and president and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard greeted the guests. Marilyn and Sam Fox served as the honorary chairs of the celebration. All proceeds benefited the Symphony and its education and community programs.

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In my brief time in St. Louis, I’ve really fallen in love with the community. And on this opening weekend and gala celebration, I get to see this community party and celebrate with its orchestra. What a great way to begin the season! MARIE-HÉLÈNE BERNARD, PRESIDENT & CEO (RIGHT, SHOWN WITH ORLI SHAHAM, DAVID ROBERTSON AND AMY KAISER)

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Winter Opera Saint Louis

FALL GALA

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inter Opera Saint Louis celebrated the opening of its ninth season with its annual Fall Gala at Dominicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trattoria in Clayton. The intimate gala featured a reception, four-course Italian dinner, silent and live auction, and live entertainment. Between courses, guests enjoyed a preview of the upcoming season with operatic performances from internationally acclaimed tenor Jorge Pita Carreras and Winter Operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general director and soprano Gina Galati. Robert Valentine accompanied them on the piano. Guests at the event included Nancy and Carl Shirley, Mary and Don Wainwright, and Giovanni (Dominic) and Jackie Galati.

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David and Royal Robbins, Mary and Don Wainwright

Louis Bettman, Joan Berkmann

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The Winter Opera is dedicated to bringing St. Louis not only nationally but internationally known artists to perform classic opera in the language in which it was originally written by the composer. To hear opera sung in the original language is so moving, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meaningful to know that the Winter Opera is preserving the beauty of the opera. NANCY PILLSBURY SHIRLEY (SHOWN WITH CARL SHIRLEY)

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The Magic House

MAGIC BALL

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his year’s Magic House: Magic Ball went off without a hitch. The Peabody Opera House was kindly sponsored by special donors for the evening. Comedy duo The Sklar Brothers provided the entertainment, while Malcolm Briggs acted as chief auctioneer. Co-chairs of this year’s event included Linda and Jesse Hunter. The evening was complete with a cocktail hour and exquisite dinner. Funds raised provide support for The Magic House’s hands-on exhibits and programs to help it remain one of the best children’s museums in the country.

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Our kids love going to The Magic House to explore, play and learn! However, not every family has the means to make a visit to the Museum. The funds raised at the Magic Ball will help offset the costs of a museum visit for so many students and families each year. I am honored to have been a part of ensuring that there will be access for all children to visit The Magic House. LINDA HUNTER, (SHOWN WITH JESSE HUNTER)

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AN EVENING WITH CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER AND FRIENDS Photos and story by Diane Anderson

ometown celebrity Cedric (Kyles) the Entertainer hosted a charity benefit concert featuring two-time Grammy Award-winner Patti LaBelle and comedian J.J. Williamson. The concert benefits women’s health services at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. World Wide Technology presented the second annual Cedric the Entertainer and Friends Gala at the Peabody Opera House. This evening of entertainment was in celebration of women’s health services through the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, in memory of Cedric’s mother. Thelma and David Steward served as honorary chairs.

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My family is grateful for all of the supporters who come out to the Cedric the Entertainer and Friends Gala each year to benefit SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. My mother, Rosetta Boyce Kyles, wanted to provide a place for all women to receive exceptional health care, regardless of their ability to pay. CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER

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GATHERINGS By Robyn Dexter

‌Fri., Nov. 20

Friends of CharacterPlus’ 11th annual FALL PARTY at Vue 17 (edplus.org)

Sat., Nov. 21

GRAND CENTER GALA honoring Fox Associates LLC at The Fabulous Fox Theatre (grandcenter.org) Epworth Children & Family Services’ annual WINE DINNER AND AUCTION at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis (epworth.org) St. Louis Children’s Hospital PLAY DATE FUNDRAISER at St. Louis Union Station (stlouischildrens.org) Better Family Life’s 29th annual UNITY BALL at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel (betterfamilylife.org)

Tues., Dec. 1

Steelcase WREATH, MENORAH AND ORNAMENT DESIGN COMPETITION AND CHARITY AUCTION to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer at HOK St. Louis (friendsofkids.com)

Fri., Dec. 4

Stray Rescue of St. Louis’ 18th annual HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS GALA at The Chase Park Plaza (strayrescue.org)

Sat., Dec. 5

Saint Louis Art Museum’s SLAM MODERN FUNDRAISER at the museum (slam.org)

Thurs., Dec. 10

YWCA St. Louis’ LEADER LUNCH 35 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel (ywcastlouis.org)

Katy Mullen with Kyle, Sam and Jill Hamacher at the 2014 Epworth Wine Dinner and Auction

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HANDYMAN SERVICES Spruce up your home for the Holiday's...call Rich at

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HOLIDAY HOLIDAY DECORATING SERVICES Why not relax for the holidays! Let us set up your tree and decorate your home. Afterwards we will take down and pack up everything for you. We do gift wrapping as well. Call Carolina or Neide @ 314-807-0472/314-974-2281

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Tenant finishes, churches, sporting complexes, restaurants, senior care facility, and parking lot lighting, etc.

Need An Electrician?

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Room Additions, Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens and so much more. Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation Tilling • Mulching Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing Stone Walls, Patios, And Borders Drainage Solutions The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

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Landscaping ï Holiday Lights ï Fall Leaf Clean-up For all your landscaping and lawn care needs.

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Please call for Aeration, Leaf Removal & Snow Services

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Lake Properties in Heart of Wine Country, Defiance, MO 2 parcels surrounding 19.5 Ac. Lake 27.12 Ac. $990,000 65.67 Ac. $2,626,800 Call for Details Wendy L. Howell, Broker, GRI, SFR Mo. Broker’s License #1999013470 Wendy L. Howell Realty 28133 West State Hwy. 94 Marthasville, Mo. 63357-3513 636-932-9937 Office 314-494-7747 Cell Broker Related

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Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

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PET/HOUSE SITTING Will come to your home and care for your pet while you're away. Excellent References. Angie 314-623-1155

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Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794

Mid-Century Brick Ranch on 1 Acre Lot, Sunset Hills, MO $150K Opening Bid Eric Iman 816-399-9627 Details & Bid @ www.ImanKC.com

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Lamp bases; Ballasts & Wiring; Lighting & Track; Fluorescent bulbs; tons of other light bulbs; Wall brackets for board; Lighting Accessories: Fan light kits; Ceiling Medallions, Extension Rods, Light Shades, Chains; Lamp finials; Light switch covers; household extension cords; all kinds of parts for lamps; Hundreds of lamps, all sizes, shapes and colors; Bathroom Lighting; Pendant Lighting; Recessed lighting; Ceiling Lights; Chandeliers; Wall Sconces; Outdoor Wall Sconces; Outdoor Lighting; Landscape Lighting; Accent Lights; Post Lights; Rustic Lighting; Island Lighting; Wrought Iron Lighting; Island Lighting. MISCELLANEOUS: Grinders; Drill press; Lundia Shelving; Picture Frames; Display Cabinet; Stools; Step ladders; Hundreds of Display Pedestals; Sand Blasting Machine; Metal racks; Lumber; Wire Shelving; AND SO MUCH MORE!! Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium. CASH or CREDIT CARD. For more information visit our website.

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Daniel Nelson Re Lic AB067374 5% Buyer's Premium ABSOLUTE AUCTION!

MUST SEE ELEGANT COUNTRY HOME ON 47 ACRES! Five bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,450 square feet and breath taking bluff view of the Mississippi River and Illinois Bluffs. This very well maintained private estate is located just 30 minutes North West of St. Louis on Highway 79. Amenities include woods, creek, pasture, tillable acreage, pond site, and abundant wildlife. The walkout finished lower level offers an additional 1,400 square feet, family room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry hookups, and lots of storage. UPDATES INCLUDE: Forty-year Architectural roof, newly screened back porches with Trex flooring, freshly painted exterior and interior (including closets), newly tuckpointed chimneys, and new electric furnace. Perfect primary residence, summer/weekend home, Bed and Breakfast or hunting/ duck club. Duck lake acreage nearby. Second 2 bedroom, 1 bath home at entrance with caretaker or renter potential.

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Farm & Equipment 17995 Maries Cty Rd. 505, Dixon 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Farm House on 43 Acres, 4 Tractors Bulldozer, Mower, Truck Bush-hog, Cattle Trailer, etc.

431 Pristine Acres! Great for hunting deer & turkey. River frontage to the Little St. Francis River. Untouched for years, secluded, combination of beautiful timber, mixed brush, & pasture. Gravel road access & fenced. Fredericktown MO, Hwy 67 & Hwy E.

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100 RIVERHOUSE ROAD OVERLOOKING the Missouri River is this Stately 1854 Federal Style Home. The home has a new two story addition which includes: Kitchen/Hearth Room furnished with cherry cabinets, granite & butcher block counters, expansive work area, top of the line appliances, massive brick fireplace and butler’s pantry. An all new Luxury Master Suite with built-in entertainment center, custom walk-in closets. Master bath has a jetted walk-in shower,soaking tub, marble floors. This home boasts with wide plank hardwood floors, high ceilings with cove molding, oversized and beaded millwork. There is a formal living room, library, three additional bedrooms, a wine cellar and game room. Recently refurbished, the home is the perfect combination of old and new connected by an enclosed porch. The exterior of the home is handpressed brick which was fired on site. The grounds include a Mennonite built barn, brick smokehouse, creek, pasture and woods, suitable for horses or cattle. Surrounded by 45 private acres, located in Labadie, MO this is truly a one of a kind property.

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REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009

WINDOWS

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Naples Condo. Gulf view by the Ritz. 3/2, just became available for December, January, and April. Many St Louis references. Two week minimum at $2350 per week. staylor838@aol.com for pictures and questions

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's. Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. 314-249-5369

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Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust

New Work • Repair • Remodeling Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain Backflow Device Testing

4BR, 3BA, 2 car heated garage Settlers Creek townhouse available for the 2015/2016 season. Development has clubhouse w/heated pool & 2 hot tubs. Call Chris at 314-503-8985 or email @ ctrmbly@aol.com for availability, rates & more details.

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Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco. Waterproofing. Insured. 40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates. 314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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616 Thorntree Lane Eureka • $525,000 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

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915 Eaglesridge Court Wildwood • $435,000 Mary Bay 314-973-4278

10434 Aurthur Place Frontenac • $475,000 Marcia Thudium 314-258-1327

12 Radnor Road Huntleigh • $1,299,000 6.5+ Acres of Land Ready to Build 1-2 Homes Chrissy Krewson 314-422-4189

811 Coulange Court Creve Coeur • $1,174,900 Debbie Dutton 314-398-4909

1354 Rusticview Drive Ballwin • $350,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

14605 Timberlake Manor Court Chesterfield • $482,900 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

1522 Mallard Pointe Court Chesterfield • $425,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

1523 Mallard Landing Court Chesterfield • $475,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

Wishing You A Warm & Happy Thanksgiving! Your Friends at the Coldwell Banker Gundaker – Town & Country Office

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NOVEMBER 20 . 21 . 22

* 36 Months No Interest Financing: On purchases of $1999 or more with your Stash Home credit card between 11/20/2015 until 11/22/2015. Equal monthly payments required for 36 months. Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on promo purchase and equal monthly payments are required equal to 1.388% of initial promo purchase amount until promo is paid in full. Subject to credit approval. Sales tax and delivery due at time of purchase. Other Znancing options available. See store for details. ** $400 off is only valid on the 110” table. Black Friday offers cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or Znancing. Discount not valid on special orders, clearance items, protection plans, delivery fees, Bradington-Young, Sealy Hybrid, Sealy Optimum, Stearns & Foster, or Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Does not apply to previous purchases. See store for details. Expires 11/22/2015.

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