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Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis

International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum Pianos for People Upcoming Gatherings

SNOW DAY With Snow Day, their flitter-filled new venture, entrepreneurs Lisa Donahue, Karl Stiefvator and Amy VanDonsel have transported the venerable snow globe into the 21st century, LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach relates.

ABODE

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The Trio Inside Design Feature: Snow Day

STYLE

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The Daily:

GOLF GRAPEVINE

Among other things, Warren Mayes, LN’s golf go-to guy, closes this year’s coverage by lauding the ladies of St. Joseph’s Academy’s Angels for taking their third straight Class 2 state championship, in mid-October in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arts & Culture Feature:

GAMEXPLORATION Robyn Dexter, LN’s digital editor and staff writer, explores the Saint Louis Science Center’s free interactive exhibit GameXPloration, which, in a fun, family-friendly fashion, examines the centrality of gaming to humanity throughout history.

On the cover 8 From their family to yours, Genovese Jewelers ensures that your jewelry wardrobe will be worthy of passing on to the next generation. Learn more on page 8. Pictured is Nicole Genovese. Photo courtesy of Genovese Jewelers.

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A CHILD, I LOVED PLAYING CLASSIC GAMES LIKE CANDY

Land, Chutes and Ladders, and Hi-Ho! Cherry-O. As my brother and I got older, though, we transitioned from board games to video games – first on the Nintendo 64 gaming system, then PlayStation. Looking back, it’s incredible to think about the transformation of these systems on all levels – technology, quality, handling, etc. Although I no longer own a gaming system, board and card games are still part of our family gatherings to this day. Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or simply take part from time to time, the evolution of gaming is quite intriguing. So much so the Saint Louis Science Center has debuted a new interactive exhibit called GameXPloration. Starting on p. 56, LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter delves into what inspired this exhibit and what attendees can expect from the experience. Spoiler alert: It’s all fun and games! Also in this week’s edition, don’t miss LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach’s story on Snow Day – a new endeavor by three St. Louisans who are shaking up the classic snow with custom images placed inside. Starting on p. 28, we hope you enjoy learning about what eventually snowballed into this new business, as well as the technology used to create a customized snow globe. All the best,

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Andrew Taylor for receiving the 2018 St. Louis

Boeing recently announced a

Award for “his commitment to many significant St. Louis initiatives,

$100,000 grant gifted to the Center

especially for his leadership, generosity and dedication to the Gateway

of Creative Arts. According to a

Arch Park renovation and Soldiers Memorial restoration projects this

press release, the grant will “fund the

year.” According to a media advisory, the St. Louis Award is presented

Engineering Creativity, Empowering

to a “resident of metropolitan St. Louis who, during the preceding

Curiosity program, which is a

year, has contributed the most outstanding service for its development

comprehensive STEAM curriculum

or … shall have performed such services as to bring greatest honor

designed to meet core learning

to the community.” Previous St. Louis Award recipients include Anna

objectives in engineering, science,

Crosslin, the Rev. Starsky Wilson and Dr. William Danforth.

writing, technology and art.”

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ON THE

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Jewels Genovese Jewelers

The

Family

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Sarah Conr nroy

ach family ily carries a treasured memento from the generations that came before them. It may be as simple as a recipe for roasted chicken or as big as a business. Genovese Jewelers, a family-owned and –operated company happens to be the latter. “Joe [Genovese], the owner, took over his father’s business,” says Brooke Hyman, a sales, marketing and advertising associate at the jewelry boutique. “We custom-design jewelry and carry a lot of [different] designers, including our own brand, the Novia Collection.” In operation since 1981, Genovese Jewelers is considered one of the largest diamond retail stores in the United States. And it’s in the business of giving families an heirloom to share with future generations. “We always have great ideas, whether for resetting a stone or redesigning a piece,” states Hyman, who adds that repairs are another service provided by Genovese Jewelers. “We work as a team and always do what’s best for the customer.” She describes the environment at the shop as an inspiring place to enhance one’s skill set. “A lot of us [come from] different backgrounds in the jewelry and design industry, which adds to Genovese Jewelers’ business structure,” she shares. “I went to school for business, entrepreneurship and design.” How do you decide on a jewelry collection that is worth cherishing? According to Hyman, start with classic pieces, like pearl or diamond studs, gold hoops, tennis bracelets and necklaces, and anything stackable. “It is important for an individual to build their jewelry wardrobe with classics that they can wear with everything,” she recommends. “The pieces can be worn alone or you can continue to add to them by layering different metals and textures.” These timeless pieces will never go out of style – and you can always adapt each adornment to suit your personality. “You can be really unique with your look,” declares Hyman. “We can customize a necklace with your initials or by picking colors that have a personal meaning behind them. There’s not one right way to layer. It all depends on the individual and what [his or her] eye goes to.” However your wardrobe comes together, you can trust Genovese Jewelers to care for your jewelry as if it were their own. “We always want to make sure to serve our customers as best as we can,” says Hyman. “We want them all to walk out with a beautiful piece of jewelry.”

Genovese Jewelers, 12460 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com

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he Christian Hospital Foundation recently held its 10th annual Legacy Leaders Recognition Dinner at Norwood Hills Country Club in north St. Louis County. After a cocktail and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres reception, guests enjoyed dinner and an awards presentation. Recognized this year for making significant contributions in the community while benefiting the foundation were The Florissant Rotary Club; Sister Karl Mary Winkelmann, SSND; the Rev. Cedric Portis Sr.; and Wm. Douglas Zweig, M.D. Martha Vonderheid chaired the evening.

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We are helping to raise money this evening for wheelchairs, medications and heart rate monitors, and underfunded programs. With these funds, we can reach out to more than 10,000 people throughout the year and provide health care information, like our annual heart fair and free screenings, to name a few. RICK STEVENS, PRESIDENT,

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he International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum recently held its annual Hall of Fame induction and award ceremony at The .Zack in St. Louis’ Grand Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and light bites while meeting and mingling with the honorees: Lifetime Achievement Award winner Joel Bernstein, Willard S. Boyle, Walter Iooss Jr., John Loengard, Susan Meiselas and John Sexton. Co-chairing the evening were Stacey and Jim Cooper. Spotted in the crowd were Joe and Blanche Touhill, Ken and Nancy Kranzberg and Graham Nash of the rock ’n’ roll supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

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his year, 400 guests packed Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis’ Evening of Hope at Palladium Saint Louis. After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, guests enjoyed dinner and a program featuring two awards, as well as keynote speaker and author Steve Pemberton. Guests then also enjoyed dessert and a scotch tasting and cigar bar – a great way to end a rainy autumn day in the metro area. The Evening of Hope serves to support both the residential- and community-based programs Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis provides to capable and motivated children in need. Such programs help the children meet their potential and attend college.

The meaning [of this program] for me with all of these young scholars is to see them actually – after investment by the Boys Hope Girls Hope, over time – work through the school system and then graduate. And as we go through that process with them, we see how each of them grows personally, as well as spiritually and academically. And the great thing about this charity is, at the end you see the results, not because of just the great young men and women that we graduate but also in their GPAs, as well as their extracurricular [activities]. That’s what makes it exciting.

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usic enlivened one recent Sunday for guests at Pianos for People’s sixth annual Evening of 100 Fingers at the Ferring Jazz Bistro in St. Louis’ Grand Center. Guests filled the bistro as multiple performers – among them, almost necessary, a handful of students – played a wide musical variety. Since its founding in 2012, the organization has provided more than 230 free pianos to people, nonprofits and underfunded schools and families, serving more than 2,000 people. Pianos for People does this in four ways: through inspiration, such as free pianos; through education, with free lessons and workshop; through the community, reached through free special events like slams, recitals and more; and through entertainment, such as free summer music camps.

Music changes lives. It can help you get out of yourself and express things that you can’t express in any other way. Like you saw that young student who has trouble communicating, but he does it through playing the piano. And that it’s sort of a gateway to life in many respects. PAT EASTMAN, CO-FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER

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mathematics), workforce development, and urban and rural outreach. The greater St. Louis area Council now provides more than 50 STeM and STeaM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) badges in subjects ranging from animation and architecture to

of america (BSa). “i believe that this Council has, by far, the greatest youth development program across

nuclear science and public health. Last year alone, the greater St. Louis area Council offered 200plus STeM-related activities at area organizations and BSa-owned campsites. “Our camps aren’t just used during the summer,” adds Dean Mueller, VP of development for the board.

the organization,” he declares. as one of the nation’s largest BSa-chartered groups, the greater St. Louis area Council serves almost 70,000 youth across 63 counties in Missouri and illinois. in 2017, the Council joined with the Metro east’s Lewis and Clark Council and it is now in the midst of another merger, this time with Lincoln Trails Council of Decatur, illinois. “The greater St. Louis area Council is run very efficiently, with a great board

The exploring program also gives area scouts an opportunity to discover diverse career paths and to gain real work experience in fields such as aviation, business and healthcare, among others. More than 3,000 “explorers” across the region participate in the program, which counts local companies like Boeing, edward Jones and Mercy as partners. For Burkhart, the greater St. Louis area Council’s efforts to reach out to young people living in urban and rural communities are especially vital. “Last summer, i had the opportunity to visit Beaumont Scout reservation, one of our biggest camps,” he shares. “There for the day were 500 inner-city kids from the St. Louis Public Schools. it was amazing to see these kids who had never seen a horse or explored a creek bed be out in Mother nature. To me, making an impact on these kids will have such a positive effect on the greater St. Louis area, as well.” Programs and outreach efforts like these are made possible through funds raised

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he venerable snow globe – displayed on grannies’ shelves and in other cozy domestic niches nationwide for quite some time now – is undergoing a major new-millennial update through the efforts of a trio of local entrepreneurs. Lisa Donahue, Karl Stiefvater and Amy VanDonsel officially introduced Snow Day, their new endeavor, with a launch party last month focused on reimagining the grandmaternal trinket. VanDonsel sketches the origin of Snow Day and its offerings, which rely on photogrammetry, head-scratching high technology involving not only optics – the science of light and vision – but also bundle adjustment, orthorectification and that perennial crowdpleaser, the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm. “In 2012, Karl made a snow globe as a surprise gift for his wife, Lisa [Donahue], featuring their home,” VanDonsel says of her fellow Snow Day co-founders. “He documented his process and shared it with others online as a DIY [do-it-yourself] tutorial. The tutorial caught the interest of blogger, journalist and science fiction author Cory Doctorow, who published it on [the website] Boing Boing. “Every holiday season since, Karl has been getting emails from folks who are delighted by the tutorial but don’t have the time, resources or skills to create a custom snow globe by themselves, and many ask Karl if they can just pay him to do it for them. And so a business was born!” A custom Snow Day snow globe costs $300, VanDonsel says, with each additional globe of the same design running just $100. For the nonce, the endeavor’s website lacks full e-commerce capacity, with a shopping cart and similar felicities, but VanDonsel anticipates that will change directly: “We have an Etsy shop set up at etsy.com/shop/snowdayproject, and we’ll be integrating the shop with our website very soon.” The four-step process of photogrammetry yields new-age snow globes showcasing subjects like homes, landmarks and such ungrannylike objects as a 4 Hands Brewing Co. City Wide beer can nestled in a small drift. “The snow globes range from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, with glass domes and solid wood bases,” VanDonsel says. “The custom 3D print lives inside, and the dome is filled with a top-secret liquid and equally confidential ‘flitter.’ Flitter is the official name of the flakes of matter floating inside a snow globe, and the compositions of a snow globe artist’s flitter and the liquid it floats in are carefully guarded industry secrets.” From customers, VanDonsel relates, Snow Day’s globes “use turntable videos to showcase the 3D scans from all sides, which may give the illusion that the interiors are rotating.” She continues: “Once we receive the video, 3D scanning takes a few hours of work in software on the computer. The scan is sent out to our printer, and it could take up to a few weeks to receive the finished print. Then, snow globe assembly takes a few more hours, as there is

some wait time involved in the process.” VanDonsel also details a few niceties involved in the creation of Snow Day’s globes. “Right now, thin, skinny things are our biggest challenge to print in 3D, although we’ll soon be experimenting with a new material that might make that much more doable,” she says. “As such, a bicycle wheel wouldn’t be a good subject, but a bicycle seat would work just fine. “People and animals are a challenge that the technology hasn’t fully met yet, but we’re working on solutions for that. The more information we have about a subject, the better, so we prefer to work with a video of the subject which captures as much of the subject’s surface from as many angles as possible. “When it comes to buildings and landmarks, we can sometimes source aerial data from Google Earth, and if needed, we also match our customers up with drone operators who can capture custom aerial footage of the subject.” VanDonsel’s descriptions might tempt one to speculate that she and her co-founders have variegated backgrounds, a speculation she confirms. Previously, for example, the Stiefvater-andDonahue husband-and-wife team co-founded the funky art-based smartphone application Pikazo, previously featured in Ladue News. VanDonsel continues that Stiefvater worked both on the 2006 classical Greco-Persian war film 300 and on the Matrix science fictional cinematic blockbusters – the latter of which, not coincidentally, involved photogrammetry. His installation, “the waterworks,” was also displayed at SIGGRAPH, the distinguished tandem annual Association for Computing Machinery event. “Lisa minored in theater and got her start in Silicon Valley riding a motorcycle and working in a pool hall while becoming very, very good at breaking software,” VanDonsel likewise notes impishly. “So she started working in quality assurance and moved into project management. “I started my professional life as an apprentice scenic artist at The Muny theater, have an ever-evolving personal art practice and now work as an information technology consultant.” With a smile, VanDonsel adds, “Techy snow globes make perfect sense for us – we’re artsy nerds.” Finally, VanDonsel fields a question involving folks congenitally averse to snow. (Yes, Art Hill sledheads – unthinkable!) Specifically, will such folks be able to commission nonsnow globes from Snow Day? “In the very near future,” VanDonsel says. “We’ve been concentrating on traditional snow – or white flitter – for our first holiday season, but we have dreams of globes of all kinds. “One thing we’re excited to develop next is custom flitter, where we also 3D-print tiny objects that swirl around the globe instead of snow. Think hearts for Valentine’s Day, pumpkins for Halloween, kittens for ‘Caturday’ – the possibilities are infinite!” Snow Day, 314-737-2144, itsasnowday.com

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A change in the season means it’s time for a change in your skincare routine. Now that we are spending less time in the sun it is a great opportunity to give some much needed R&R to our skin. Our Creve Coeur location, as well as our newly launched MedSpa in the Chesterfield Valley, are offering a new lineup of fantastic, results-driven MedSpa services that can help address any issue you may be experiencing. To help give some insight into these brilliant services we’ve asked one of our estheticians, Kristin Harrison, to share some of her thoughts and tips for how to battle winter skin challenges.

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By Brittany Nay | Photos courtesy of Verdura

Storied jewelry brand Verdura opens a stylish boutique in Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac.

rom the exquisite elegance of French fashion designer Coco Chanel to the Golden Age Hollywood glamour of silver-screen starlet Greta Garbo, history’s style icons are the inspiration behind Verdura. And now, the understatedly chic jewelry brand founded in 1939 by Sicilian nobleman Duke Fulco di Verdura is available to stylish area residents at the recently unveiled Verdura shop in the Precious Jewels Salon at Neiman Marcus in Plaza Frontenac. The whirlwind fairy-tale circumstances that would lead to the beginning of Verdura jewelry house were sparked in 1920, when its fashionable founder met American composing phenom Cole Porter while on his honeymoon in the Sicilian province of Palermo. During the early years of what would become a lifelong friendship, Porter recognized Verdura’s extraordinary artistic talent and encouraged him to move to Paris to design textiles for Porter’s beloved comrade, Coco Chanel. “Verdura always wanted to design and make jewelry, so he became [Chanel’s] personal jeweler,” says Jim Haag, Verdura managing director. In 1934, Verdura immigrated to New York, where Porter introduced the budding jeweler to the period’s most elite East Coast families, from the Rockefellers to the Astors, and the West Coast’s most sophisticated starlets, from Greta Garbo to Katharine Hepburn – all for whom he would go on to design precious pieces of personalized jewelry. Verdura made his official American jeweler debut on the brink of World War II, when Porter and one of his friends, prominent New York businessman and philanthropist Vincent Astor, funded the Sept. 1, 1939, opening of the brand’s first shop along famed fashion destination Fifth Avenue. “People who went to Verdura were asking him to design [pieces] not because they wanted to show off their wealth but because they wanted to show off how much style they had,” Haag says. “Verdura was really the jeweler of style.” Verdura would go on to make his indelible design mark by creating thousands of eclectic, yet classic wearable jewels through 1973. “The majority of what Verdura made were special orders for clients, so he really customized for the people,” Haag says. As he became known as the “jeweler to the stars,” Verdura kept handwritten ledgers for every piece of jewelry ever sold until his death in 1978. Today, area residents can get their hands on those iconic pieces and more at the new local Verdura shop, which showcases the brand’s signature multicolor-gemmed Maltese cross cuffs and pearl “Y” necklace, both inspired by Coco Chanel; the bold and classy curb-link bracelet created for Greta Garbo; the gold and diamond double crescent bracelet, adopted by stylesetters such as Britain’s late Princess Diana;

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the three-stone ring, featuring colorful gems ranging from peridot to amethyst, aquamarine and blue topaz; and the playfully colorful candy ring. The new Verdura shop is classic, authentic and approachable, much like the jewelry itself and those who wear it, Haag says. “The Verdura brand is more fun than formal,” he says. “Verdura wanted people to wear his jewelry [every day]. People who wear Verdura are confident, authentic and a lot of fun. They are not interested in wearing labels – they are wearing their own style.” And just in time for the holidays, the unique boutique also will offer Verdura’s latest House Party collection: Named for the multiday – and sometimes even multiweek – star-studded, high-society house parties Verdura attended throughout his life in the States and abroad, the line boasts everyday wearable creations based on the brand’s most famous pieces,

such as the caged ring, originally made for CBS founder William Paley’s wife, Dorothy. Expanding on this whimsical yet timeless yellow gold and rock crystal design, the new Caged Collection features complementary caged cuffs, caged bangles, caged drop earrings and a caged lariat necklace. Verdura jewelry, worn by some of today’s most stylish celebrities, such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Taylor Swift, Sofia Coppola and Carolina Herrera, is wellsuited for “sophisticated St. Louisans,” Haag says. “The St. Louis client is quietly sophisticated, has a great sense of personal style and is very in tune with the Verdura philosophy of wearing jewelry that shows off [her] personal style.” Lindsey Barile, public relations manager for Neiman Marcus, says customers will receive an unparalleled experience as they shop the storied Verdura collection. “Verdura has designed for starlets,

businesswomen and the ‘who’s who’ of society for decades,” she says. “We are thrilled that our clients will learn the history of Verdura and the specific stories behind the pieces in the collection – as these items are truly pieces of history.” And the stylish story continues: Upon his retirement in 1973, Verdura left behind an archive of almost 10,000 original design sketches, of which only about 3,800 have been made. So, as the Verdura brand creates lines for the future, Haag says “there’s a treasure trove for us to choose from.” Sophisticated St. Louisans: Stay tuned! Verdura, verdura.com Neiman Marcus, 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd., No. 100, Frontenac, 314-567-9811, neimanmarcus.com

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By Frank Cusumano

‌THINGS I BELIEVE:

I believe that no high school athlete should ever be second-guessed for choosing a college outside the region. However, they have to realize when they do leave, people in the area caring about their performance and their team goes down dramatically. And if a bunch of the really good ones end up at the same local school and they have success, they’ll be remembered forever. Ask Scott Highmark about that.

I really like this Carolyn Kindle Betz. She is the granddaughter of Enterprise Rent-A-Car founder Jack Taylor, and she, along with Jim Kavanaugh, will be the face of the MLS group in our town. She really checks all the boxes for the MLS. She’s local, smart, passionate, and it doesn’t hurt that she’s a woman. The MLS loves the story of female ownership. Remember the last time we had a female owner in St. Louis, Georgia Frontiere, we won a Super Bowl.

I am a Netflix fan. I love binge-watching. The show that caught my attention the most this year is Basketball: A Love Story on ESPN. The 165 most compelling basketball figures of all time were interviewed, for a 20-hour, six-week documentary. It aired on Tuesday nights, and I would have rather watched it than cash a winning lottery ticket. I literally didn’t move from my desk at KSDK. It’s a good thing that it didn’t last past 10:23 p.m., or KSDK would have had some very quiet airtime. Do whatever you can to watch it.

I spent some time at the old Rams Park the other day. It is now the Lou Fusz Athletic Training Center. I spent about 20 years in that building and on those fields. It was so strange seeing the hallways that used to have big pictures of Marshall, Kurt and Isaac now having photos of 12-year-old soccer players and 9-year-old kids playing lacrosse. I am glad the facility is being put to good use. I just couldn’t help thinking how Stan Kroenke just ruined the NFL forever in St. Louis. I am not sure any city could have withstood that type of rotten football. They had nine straight non-winning seasons. Their winning percentage was .299. We won the lottery in hell with Bill Bidwill and Stan Kroenke as our NFL owners.

The month of December could determine the summer of the Cardinals. I admire that Bill DeWitt and John Mozeliak have done so much for the organization. Now they need an act two. Our town is not a destination spot. If you want players to come here, you are just going to have to pay them – or overpay them. This off-season is a like a race. The problem is, the Cubs and Brewers are already starting it with a big lead. I hate it when the organization says that they just have to worry about themselves. No, they don’t. They have to realize those teams are better than the Cardinals are right now.

These are things I really like: a McBride & Son Homes house, people-watching at Hollywood Casino, the Maryville University campus, teachers at Westminster Christian Academy, a Rick Warren sermon, the bananas Foster waffle at the Olivette Diner and a television producer who asks if I want extra time for a sportscast.

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Frank Cusumano is a 17-time Emmy Award-winner on KSDK-TV; he also hosts The Pressbox on The All New 590 the Fan from 10 a.m. to noon each weekday and contributes to The Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1. Follow him on Twitter @frank_cusumano.

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Holiday Stress A lmost everyone is familiar with the Norman Rockwell painting of Thanksgiving dinner, Freedom From Want: Grandma with the turkey, Grandpa ready to carve, smiling faces and children sitting quietly – family bliss memorialized. On the outside chance that you’ve experienced otherwise, though, here are a few tips for enjoying the post-Thanksgiving holidays, whichever ones you may celebrate, and dealing with the stress that sometimes accompanies this time of year:  Be realistic. Life can be great, but it isn’t perfect. Traditions can change. Accommodate and welcome changes, rather than resent and resist them.  Acknowledge your feelings. Realize it’s normal to feel sadness sometimes, just as we also sometimes feel great joy. You can’t force yourself to be happy just because of the time of year, but you can allow yourself to be happy and joyful.  Tune in to the motivations of those around you. Don’t be annoyed with the aunt who “forces” you to eat a piece of pie; recognize that she’s trying to share her happiness with you.  Be generous. This doesn’t mean spend a lot of

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Remember, gifts of time, attention and talent can be more valuable to the recipient than gifts of things.

money you may or may not have, though. Generosity can consist of your time, attention, compliments and favors to others. Babysitting and allowing a mother time to herself may be a better gift for her than something from the mall.  Take care of yourself! Get moving. Exercise has been documented to reduce stress and elevate moods in addition to boosting energy levels, keeping weight off and reducing anger and fatigue.  Eat well but wisely. It’s easy to overdo time at the table during this season – temptation abounds.  Take breaks and build downtime into your

calendar. Five minutes of quiet or deep breathing can go a long way.  Learn to say no. Saying yes to a request when you should have said no will leave you resentful and overwhelmed. If you really can’t say no to a specific request, then remember to remove something else from your to-do list.  Spend wisely. Remember, gifts of time, attention and talent can be more valuable to the recipient than gifts of things. A hand-drawn picture from a beloved grandchild will likely occupy a favored place in the home or the office, but a store-bought tie will more likely remain on the rack.  Take proactive steps to enjoy the holidays. Learn to recognize those things that trigger stress: traffic at the mall, hearing “The 12 Days of Christmas” for the umpteenth time, demands on your time or anything that bugs you. Then, try to address such stressors before they cause problems for you. Whichever holiday you celebrate, may you find peace and joy this year.

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SHERMAN By Alice Handelman | Photo supplied

heri Sherman incorporates style, color, texture and beauty into every aspect of her life. An interior design major in college, this chic art aficionado, community volunteer and fashionista has spent the last 40 years collecting historical treasures for her home in Richmond Heights. But it doesn’t stop there. At 5-foot-7, the statuesque, dark-haired beauty with chiseled features says she never leaves home without being properly dressed. That means she is always dressed to the nines. Preferring to buy edgy classic clothing, she recently updated a 35-year-old black designer jacket by adorning it with a white dragon appliqué. The home she shares with her husband of 46 years, Don, an attorney, is filled to the brim with the couples’ collections. “Our collections are uplifting; everywhere you turn there is something fun to see,” she says. ‘What attracted us to collecting was the history of the periods we collect. Everything has a special provenance and memory for us. Our collections are all over our home on furniture, floors, shelves, closets, and drawers.” Sherman collects ceramic women’s head vases, vintage hats, purses, gloves and Bakelite brooches, crafted from a plastic that’s no longer manufactured. The man of the house collects toy soldiers. He also hunts for radios from the 1940s made of Bakelite. Together, they collect tin vintage toys with movable parts from the 1920s to the 1940s. At 71, Sherman is forever active, whether collecting, gardening, attending classes or volunteering in the community. In October, she co-chaired two fundraising events at Neiman Marcus held just a few days apart: St. Louis Press Club’s Beauty Buzz, to benefit media scholarships for local journalism students, and More Than a Fashion Show, to benefit the Midwest Children’s Burn Camp, where she serves as board vice president. “When I visited the burn camp, I saw children jumping into the watering hole who won’t go to a public pool because of their scars from their burns,” Sherman says. “We have found it is easier to heal the scars on the outside than on the inside. I find the strength and spirit of the campers inspirational. They are a gift to my life.” Sherman believes that volunteerism has enriched her life. “I wouldn’t be who I am without my world of volunteerism,” says the 2017 Woman of Achievement, who has also been honored as a Woman of Worth. “It has given me valuable skills, friendships and is a gift of life’s lessons.” A former board member of the St. Louis Jewish Light, Sherman is the founder of

the newspaper’s Unsung Heroes recognition program, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. Sherman was surprised last May when she was named an Honorary Unsung Hero. Sherman serves on the executive committee of Women and the Kemper, to benefit the Kemper Art Museum at Washington University. She has served as president of the boards of the Edison Theatre and the New Jewish Theatre, and has chaired the Jewish Film Festival and Jewish Book Festival. Forever the student, she belongs to two book clubs and continues taking classes to enrich her mind. She calls herself “a student of the St. Louis World’s Fair and ancient Egyptian history.” She also writes poetry. “My poetry is personal,” Sherman says. “Mostly, I write for myself and our children.” The couple has two children: Samantha, an actress and activist in New York, and Adam, an entrepreneur and real estate developer in Hong Kong. A graduate of University High School, Sherman is a 1969 interior design graduate of Washington University. “Everything in my life is affected by color, style and shape,” she says. “Not only do I see that in my environment but also on my body. To me, design is an expression of who I am; I find creativity in the way I dress. I am a fancy girl.”

We have found it is easier to heal the scars on the outside than on the inside. I find the strength and spirit of the campers inspirational. They are a gift to my life.

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GOLF GRAPEVINE

Heading for the 19th Hole

By Warren Mayes

‌Except for the hardiest golfers, who play no matter the weather or calendar month, the 2018 links season has ended on these notes:

St. Joseph’s Takes State Title St. Joseph’s Academy’s Angels won their third consecutive Class 2 state championship. The victory ended an undefeated season for them in dual matches, regular season tourneys and three postseason tourneys. St. Joseph’s posted a 36-hole team score of 627 in the two-day event at Swope Memorial Golf Course in Kansas City, Missouri – the eighth state championship overall for the team. “They were all very determined,” says coach Carol Fromuth. “That’s all they thought about, was to be ready for state and win it. I knew they could do it.” Girls finishing in the top 15 individually earned allstate medals, and all five St. Joseph’s players finished in the top 12. Because a state team comprises five players but only the top four scores count, the remarkable finish marked the first time in girls’ or boys’ state play that the score of an all-state medalist went unused in the team score.

MICDS after their third-place finish in the Class 1 state golf tournament.

Guerra Goes to Drive, Chip & Putt Town and Country native John Guerra, 13, qualified to compete for his age group next April 7 in the national Drive, Chip & Putt, conducted in partnership among the Masters Tournament, the PGA of America and the USGA. Guerra, who attends Chaminade College Preparatory, won the regional qualifier in September at Town and Country’s Bellerive Country Club, which earned him the trip next spring to Augusta, Georgia. “I am very excited, the most excited I have been about anything,” says Guerra, who works with Bryan McMurray, the PGA pro at Augusta’s Boone Valley Golf Club. Drive, Chip & Putt – a free, nationwide youth golf development program open to boys and girls from 7 to 15 in four age categories – tests the three skills essential to the game, showcased in its name.

Meet the Metropolitan Players of the Year The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association honored the 2018 Player of the Year Award recipients Nov. 1 at St. Louis’ Old Warson Country Club. Men’s Player of the Year Drew Pranger’s magnificent year included capturing two MAGA major titles, the Old Warson Cup and his second Amateur Championship. He qualified for the 2018 U.S. MidAmateur and advanced to Sectional Qualifying of the U.S. Open. Senior Men’s Player of the Year Buddy Allen had a remarkable 2018, winning virtually every senior event in the area. He came from behind to win the MAGA Senior Championship at Weldon Spring’s Persimmon Woods Golf Club, having just a week earlier captured

St. Joseph’s Academy’s Angels after their Class 2 state championship win.

the St. Louis District Golf Association Senior title. Allen earned Low Senior honors in the Normandie and East Side amateurs as well, qualifying for the U.S. MidAmateur, his first USGA championship. After stepping down as Washington University’s women’s golf coach, Women’s Player of the Year Ellen Port enjoyed all summer to concentrate on her game. Port won her 16th MAGA Women’s title and competed in four USGA championships; in those championships, she qualified for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open and advanced to match play in the U.S. Women’s Amateur, U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur.

Mid-America Junior Cup Goes to K.C. The Kansas City Golf Association bested the St. Louis junior golf squad in the 20th annual Mid-

America Junior Cup two-day competition in October at St. Charles’ Bogey Hills Country Club. KCGA held a 4.5-to-3.5 lead after the first day’s sessions of four-ball match play and foursomes. This marked the first time in the competition’s history that both sessions took place in one day, adding singles matches to its outcome. “I think this is a wonderful event for junior golf – it gives these kids an opportunity to compete in match play formats that the majority of junior golfers do not get to compete in,” says Curt Rohe, executive director of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association. Team MAGA scored the first two points of the singles matches, with Seckman High School’s Claire Solovic and St. Joseph’s Academy’s Nicole Rallo winning their matches out of the gate, 7 and 6 and 1-up, respectively. Timberland High School’s Hunter Niles earned the day’s third MAGA point with a 4-and-3 victory, and Lafayette High School’s Brooke Biermann capped MAGA’s 3.5 points on the day in her match. The St. Louis team also included Max Kreikemeier of Lafayette, Zach Walsh of Chaminade, Kal Kolar of Maplewood and Momo Kikuch of Pattonville.

MICDS Comes in Third in State Golf The Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School Rams finished third in the Class 1 state golf tourney, with junior Parker Perry scoring third overall. “This season marked the sixth year in a row taking a team to state,” says coach Steve Johnston, who speculates that that streak constitutes a school record. This fall, the Missouri State High School Activities Association returned the Rams to Class 1 after a twoyear stint in Class 2. Perry placed third with a 164, on rounds of 84 and 80. The state tourney capped a good season for Perry, who medaled in three of the four dual matches MICDS played and won the districts and sectional.

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Adipose Aid

Aches for

By Connie Mitchell

Lipogems, a minimally invasive treatment to manage pain, uses patients’ own fat to treat joint issues.

hen it comes to managing pain and loss of function due to osteoarthritis, injury or other orthopedic conditions, patients have more treatment options than ever before. Among those options, Lipogems is a newer treatment that uses a patient’s own fat to provide pain relief for knees, shoulders and other joints. Dr. Andrew Spitzfaden, an orthopedic surgeon at Woods Mill Orthopedics in Chesterfield, began offering the minimally invasive procedure about two years ago. “I did some research and talked with some other surgeons who had incorporated Lipogems into their practice,” he says. “I liked that this required a minimally invasive technique where patients remained comfortable during the procedure, and I liked that it could be performed in my office without the need for sedation or anesthesia.” Spitzfaden also was intrigued by the potential benefits of using fat cells, which have been shown to have reparative properties. “I also felt that I should be able to offer my patients the full spectrum of treatment options, from simple home exercises to total joint replacement,” he says. “It made sense that as an orthopedic surgeon, I should be educated and involved in biologic injections like fat cells.” Lipogems International, headquartered in Milan, Italy, and with American headquarters in Norcross, Georgia, created a device that allows physicians to harvest fat cells (adipose tissue) from a patient, process them and then inject them into the problematic joint. The fat contains many types of cells including fat cells and other cells that can help manage chronic pain and inflammation through a reparative process. The use of fat cells for this purpose is relatively new. Stem cells have been used for their regenerative properties in some cancer treatments for years and are being studied for additional uses. Spitzfaden notes that stem cells are cells that differentiate or develop into various more mature cells that can help fight inflammation or repair existing tissue. “Fat itself contains many types of cells, which can help manage chronic pain and inflammation through a reparative process,” he says. One benefit of using fat for this type of treatment is its abundance and availability in the body. Spitzfaden says the Lipogems system involves extracting a small amount of fat from both sides of the abdomen using a small needle after two dime-sized areas of skin are numbed. The total amount of fat needed varies based on how many joints are being treated. Once the fat is removed, it is processed and purified with a sterile saline solution. “During this process, the fat is washed, rinsed and resized into smaller

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clusters while keeping the natural beneficial properties of the fat intact,” Spitzfaden says. The fat storage container has multiple steel balls. When shaken, the balls break the fat into smaller pieces, making it easier to inject the fat into the patient’s joint of choice. One online review of Lipogems notes, “It’s a pretty cool system that’s been likened to a cocktail shaker.” “The microfragment fat clusters are then injected into the treatment site,” Spitzfaden says. “For certain joints, I will use an ultrasound machine to ensure the injection goes exactly where intended. Patients are allowed to walk out of the office and can even drive themselves home because they have been given no sedative medications.” The entire procedure is complete within an hour. Potential side effects to Lipogems include infection and fluid or blood retention near the site of the fat harvesting, but Spitzfaden says these problems are rare. Benefits include long-lasting pain relief and tissue repair, leading to a more active lifestyle and improved quality of life. The procedure is not covered by insurance, although some patients use funds from health savings accounts. The cost varies but tends to be around $2,000. Many patients believe that the potential pain relief is worth the cost. Research into all forms of biologic-type injections continues (both stem cell and fat cell), but several short-term studies indicate that Lipogems provides pain relief for the appropriately chosen patient. Those who are taking certain medications or who have certain types of chronic diseases or cancers aren’t good candidates for the procedure. A study published in the July 2016 issue of the journal Current Stem Cell Reports states that “Lipogems has been used in more than 7,000 patients worldwide … with remarkable and promising results and seemingly no drawbacks.” “With medical innovations and new treatment protocols on the rise, biologic injections such as bone-marrow aspirate, platelet-rich plasma and fat cells are becoming increasingly popular in the management of joint pain,” Spitzfaden says. “The Lipogems procedure is a good alternative for patients who are looking for a safe, nonsurgical treatment option for certain orthopedic conditions. I have seen many patient successes with Lipogems when other nonsurgical treatments had failed. I have also seen many patients avoid or delay larger total joint replacement surgery due to the clinical pain relief seen after Lipogems.” Woods Mill Orthopedics, 224 S. Woods Mill Road, Suite 330 South, Chesterfield, 314-576-7013, woodsmillorthopedics.com

The Lipogems procedure is a good alternative for patients who are looking for a safe, nonsurgical treatment option for certain orthopedic conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr. AnDrew SpitzfADen

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n attorney at Paule, Camazine and Blumenthal, P.C., Alan Freed boasts more than 35 years of experience in family law and focuses on mediation and collaborative divorce. These distinct but related processes share a common goal: to solve disputes creatively and with minimal enmity. “My job is to help clients have a conversation,” he maintains. In mediation, Freed facilitates what is referred to as “interestbased negotiations,” which avoid right-versus-wrong battles in favor of concentrating on the fundamental interests of both parties. Freed works with clients to identify individual interests and the reasons underlying them, and then helps both parties determine the best options for everyone. Collaborative divorce didn’t gain a foothold in St. Louis until 2002, when Freed and six other area lawyers formed the Collaborative Family Law Association of St. Louis. That same year, Freed’s firm began offering it to clients as an alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. An interdisciplinary approach to marital dissolution, each collaborative divorce case enlists a group of professionals trained in its methods. This team includes lawyers for each party, plus a financial advisor and a mental health coach. In collaborative divorces, all parties must consent to participate. “The idea is that we bring all of our different skills to bear in order to help divorcing couples work through their issues in a healthy way,” explains Freed. “We still protect our clients, but we don’t have to do it in a way that’s adversarial.” Freed sees myriad advantages to both mediation and collaborative divorce. Couples are not only able to maintain control of the outcome, but also to keep matters private. He also describes mediation and collaborative divorce as “costsavers.” With mediation and collaborative divorce, “you now have a track record of being able to come up with mutual resolutions, which means you can do it again.” Freed considers himself a peacemaker. “A big part of my job is to help people hear one another and then come up with creative means to solve their disputes,” he says. “I’m not an advocate for divorce, but I am an advocate for people going through divorce.”

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ART AND SOUL

FEATURE: GAMEXPLORATION

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s part of the Cortex Innovation Community complex, The Chocolate Pig opened just last month inside Venture Café’s Innovation Hall, to offer locally inspired, elevated comfort food for lunch and dinner and creative desserts to users of the drop-in workspace and other hungry visitors. The restaurant, in St. Louis’s Forest Park South East neighborhood, represents the latest from the municipality’s 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group. (That group also owns The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s, Handcrafted by Bissinger’s, Lumen Private Event Space and 23 City Blocks Catering.) Executive chef Patrick Russell and executive pastry chef Tyler Davis oversee the kitchens.

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According to 23 City Blocks’ vice president of marketing, Amanda Bradham-Little, The Chocolate Pig gets its name from the company’s cocoa-bean roots combined with Russell’s nose-to-tail cooking methods. The restaurant fills 3,000 square feet and seats 120. HOK, the St. Louis-founded international architecture/ engineering firm, served as architect for it, while Brett Clark of Ladue’s Savvy Surrounding Style carried out the vision for the sleek interior design. The contemporary space complements the architecture of the area, with thoughtfully planned textures, curves and geometric patterns. Industrial pendants illuminate a dessert bar, where sweets are crafted in the dining area. According to Clark, neutral tones throughout the room provide a backdrop to

By Mabel Suen showcase the kitchen’s colorful dishes. Highlights from the dinner menu include mainstays such as a grilled bone-in pork chop with miso mustard, candied sweet potatoes and braised collard greens. A bacon flight with herbed white chocolate ties the concept together, featuring bold flavors such as beef belly bacon with sweet soy, quick kimchi and sesame. For lunch, guests can choose from items including The Hot Mess – a roasted sweet potato topped with pork barbecue, white cheddar, crispy kale and buttermilk dressing. Beet ceviche, an inventive, shareable dish available throughout the day, features garlic and lime-marinated beets, avocado purée, pickled jalapeños, cilantro and crispy tortillas. Playful nostalgia-inspired desserts include treats

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The Chocolate Pig

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A Christmas Story

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By Mark Bretz

like Milk & Cereal, with malted milk ice cream, caramelized pork rinds, dulce de leche and caramelized bananas. The Peanut Butter Bomb, another highlight, features a dark chocolate, peanut butter and berry bomb with peanut butter cookie crumble and a warm mixed-berry compote. The bar, meantime, tempts guests with six rotating drafts, wine and a selection of such cocktails as the 30 Minute O, with Jamaican rum, overproof rum, crème de banane, white cocoa, lemon and egg yolk. So don’t just drool over this story – corral The Chocolate Pig for a treat before catching A Christmas Story from The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. “I’m excited to share my style of food and my influences,” Russell says. “We’re hoping to offer something totally different than what other people are doing. We’d like to be unique and innovative like the Cortex and constantly evolve.”

The Chocolate Pig, 4220 Duncan Ave., St. Louis,

‌Story: Ralphie Parker has a lot on his mind in Hammond, Indiana, in 1938. For Christmas that year, fueled by his devotion to popular fictional comic strip/ radio/film/TV Western hero Red Ryder, Ralphie has his heart set on a genuine Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot range model air rifle, useful for assisting Red Ryder himself in his ongoing battles with Black Bart and other assorted villains. (It even has a compass and a built-in watch!) While Red Ryder instructs Ralphie that their purpose is never to kill or wound but rather to shoot guns out of bad guys’ hands, every other adult tells Ralphie that such a BB gun would only “put your eye out!” Nevertheless, Ralphie makes both subtle and unsubtle references to the rifle incessantly to Mother and The Old Man while the family prepares for Christmas. Meanwhile, Ralphie contends with relentless school bully Scut Farkas and the demands of his harsh teacher, Miss Shields. He deals as well with the affection of lovely classmate Esther Jane, the reckless dares of his buddy Schwartz, the misfortunes of his pal Flick and the never-ending search for little brother Randy, who has a propensity for hiding in unlikely places. Not to mention saying the big, bad word that leads to a mouth-washing with soap, The Old Man’s obsession with contests, frequent battles with an irascible furnace and Mother’s penchant for meatloaf and red cabbage. Yep, the world’s a complicated place. Highlights: Philip Grecian’s charming two-act comedy, a big hit for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis when first presented there in 2009, returns under the sure-handed guidance of Rep associate artistic director Seth Gordon, just in time for mirth-making and a jollygood go to mesh with the current holiday season. Other Info: Grecian’s comedy is based on the 1983 movie of the same title, which featured a screenplay co-written by Jean Shepherd, as he reminisced about his childhood days in northwestern Indiana, as well as Shepherd’s 1966 book, In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash. All of the familiar highlights from the holiday classic are here, including The Old Man’s prized “leg lamp” won in one of his endless contest submissions, the nasty encounter of Flick’s tongue with a frozen pole and Ralphie’s imaginative adventures saving pioneer families or impressing his swooning teacher with his writing genius. Gordon does a terrific job working with the seven children in the story, all of whom are irrepressible as they infuse their characters with gusto and an air of genuine believability. Charlie Mathis is endearing as intrepid Ralphie, whether dreaming of how his holiday report will win over Miss Shields or engaging in give-

and-take with the lovely Esther Jane, who is played with affection and stylish amusement by Ana McAlister. Rhadi Smith and Dan J. Wolfe are engaging as Schwartz and Flick, respectively, the latter most unfortunately taking a bet that he can “lick” a frozen pole without consequence, the former humorously protesting his innocence after Ralphie tells Mother that he learned the “bad word” from good ol’ Schwartz. Gigi Koster nails the proper superiority of Helen, a little girl whose science project was understood by only three scientists, while Tanner Gilbertson makes for a fine foil of a villain as Scut Farkas. Spencer Slavik is a hoot as Randy, a lad who likes to hide rather than be seen. The adults are equally adept, including Brad Fraizer, who displays considerable dexterity and acrobatic skills as The Old Man, especially when he wages war with the cantankerous lid on a large box containing his mysterious “prize.” Laurel Casillo shows Mother herself is a pretty sharp cookie when it comes to those contests, as well as to her husband’s shortcomings. Jo Twiss is humorous in a couple of scenes as Miss Shields, especially a dream sequence when she and Mother torment poor Ralphie. Completing the cast is Ted Deasy as the adult Ralph, wandering the perimeter of the stage as he softly narrates this rose-colored reminiscence, as well as making a cameo appearance as Red Ryder himself. A Christmas Story lacks the gravitas of Charles Dickens’ immortal A Christmas Carol, but it has its own legion of fans who doubtless fondly recall their own childhood holidays. Nothing wrong with that.

Company: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Venue: Browning Mainstage, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road Dates: Through December 23 (except Mondays) Tickets: $24 to $97; contact 314-968-4925 or repstl.org Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5

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Around Town

By Robyn Dexter

Tue., Dec. 18, to Thu., Dec. 20

Tue., Dec. 11, to Sun., Dec. 16

Jazz St. Louis’ Big Band will perform a special showcase of Duke Ellington’s NUTCRACKER SUITE at St. Louis’ Ferring Jazz Bistro. These jazz interpretations of Tchaikovsky’s ballet feature songs such as “Sugar Rum Cherry” (a take on “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”) and “Peanut Brittle Brigade” (a take on “March”). 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. each night. Ticket prices vary. jazzstl.org.

Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and ClaudeMichel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, direct from an acclaimed 2½-year return to Broadway, at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit, staged in one of St. Louis’ greatest landmarks. Times vary. Tickets start at $25. fabulousfox.com.

Fri., Dec. 7, to Sun., Dec. 23

Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas returns to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in all its heartwarming and hilarious glory in A CHRISTMAS STORY. Filled with delightful holiday vignettes and endlessly quotable lines, this play makes the perfect gift for the whole family to enjoy. See the classic movie brought to life onstage at Webster Groves’ Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts! Various times. No Monday productions. Tickets start at $24. repstl.org.

Fri., Dec. 14, and Sun., Dec. 16

Sun., Dec. 16

Alexandra Ballet announces its most festive gift to the community: THE NUTCRACKER at The Purser Center at Chesterfield’s Logan University. This unique, narrated version has become a holiday tradition for thousands in and around St. Louis. Along with the company, Alexandra Ballet is working with three guest artists: Octavio Nieto as Drosselmeyer, Daryon Kent as the Mouse King and Mitchell Holsclaw as the title character. This one-hour ballet, narrated by Emily Ceradsky, is perfect for all ages and an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy the beautiful world of ballet. 4 p.m. $16.50 general admission, $21.50 reserved seating. logan.edu/nutcracker.

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Fri., Dec. 7, to Sun., Dec. 30

Part rock concert, part theater, all of your favorite characters, WONDERLAND: ALICE’S ROCK & ROLL ADVENTURE comes from Metro Theater Company in a new, wild and wondrous take on Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale of self-actualization at The Grandel in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District. A cast of actors/musicians plays an eclectic mix of everything from soul and rock to punk to ska as Alice chases through Wonderland in search of her own inner musical voice in this St. Louis premiere. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $14. metroplays.org.

The St. Louis County Community Chorus presents its annual holiday concert, SONGS OF JOY, LOVE, PEACE AND HOPE, at Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Creve Coeur’s Chaminade College Preparatory School. Artistic director Andy Waggoner leads the 160-voice chorus as it presents an eclectic program, including traditional Christmas carols, new contemporary selections, and African and Jewish songs, all celebrating the season of joy, love, peace and hope. The concert features special guest soloist Darrius Duncan. 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. $15 general seating. stlccc.org/concerts.

Soul

ART and

BARBARA MARSHALL

hen thinking of landscape painting per se, many folks likely contemplate, say, a pastoral vista by English Romantic painter and printmaker J.M.W. Turner from the Georgian and early Victorian eras or perhaps a plein-air pleasantry brushed in some contemporary pasture, field or copse. In that light, Chesterfield resident Barbara Marshall may well tinker delightfully with the general perceptual set via what she’s categorized under the portmanteau “TarArt,” like the piece shown here, entitled Serene Sunset in Tar. “I’ve always looked for images in the clouds, but love finding faces in tree bark and tile floors,” Marshall, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, relates. “Ever since my photography classes in college, I’ve been fascinated by finding images in unlikely places. “About 10 years ago, I began photographing images that I see in tar on streets, sidewalks and parking lots.

My very first TarArt photo was taken while on a daily walk. I looked down and saw what clearly looked to me like [the Peanuts comic strip characters] Snoopy and Woodstock in tar. I remember thinking, ‘If Snoopy is out here, what else will I find?’ – and my TarArt photography was started. “Since then, I’ve discovered and photographed hundreds of images of dogs, trees, buffalo, people, fish, cars, birds, a dinosaur, a goose, and was thrilled to even discover a perfect St. Louis Arch and skyline. Now, wherever I go, my head is down searching for the next image. Often, the exposed aggregate is as interesting as any image I may see.” In relating the history of the specific piece of TarArt shown, Serene Sunset in Tar, Marshall says, “caught my attention while on a daily walk on June 16, 2017, by myself, since my partner will no longer walk with me, as he hates the stopping and starting required to check out interesting tar. I saw this image on a street while

By Bryan A. Hollerbach Image courtesy of Barbara Marshall

visiting family in Florida. … “I raced back to my sister’s condo to look at [the photographed image] on my laptop, and it was then that I realized I’d found something special. The blue water, and the dark mountains were perfect. I debated about and then decided to add a touch of color to the [sun] – something I generally don’t do, but in this situation, I felt it was a nice addition.” In that respect, art devotees may well hope that Marshall continues, to quote an impish phrase she drops into an email, “walking the streets (so to speak).”

To learn more about our featured artist, visit barbaramarshall.weebly.com. St. Louis-area artists who wish to be considered for future installments of this monthly department of Ladue News should email inquiries to bhollerbach@laduenews.com with “Art and Soul” in the subject line. LadueNews.com | December 7, 2018 55

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What’s in a

g a m e

It’s all fun and games at the Saint LouiS Science centeR’S latest exhIbIt. By Robyn Dexter | Photos supplied

n October, the Saint Louis Science Center revealed its latest offering: a 7,500-square-foot free interactive exhibit called GameXPloration. The exhibit focuses on how games affect all of humankind and how aspects of psychology, neuroscience and technology each play a role in the world of games. Found around the left corner from the main entrance, GameXPloration immediately draws in the museumgoer with its cool-colored lighting, reminiscent of arcades and retro-style video games. Although it’s designed to be particularly enticing to teenagers, project manager Christina Carlson notes that there’s something for everyone within the exhibit. GameXPloration takes the visitor through five different “worlds,” starting with the early days of games all the way up to gaming as it is today. Visitors have the chance to explore what the games are, who plays them and why they’re important. “We want to look behind why games are so central to humankind,” Carlson says. “What’s the reason games are so compelling? What do they teach us? What do they tell us about technology, and how is it being harnessed for games?” The first world contains areas to play traditional board games, along with exploring chess in a different way – vertically. From there, visitors to the second world consider the word technology and how its use in games has morphed over time: from ancient civilizations creating rubber balls out of tree sap to games on mobile devices. This world contains a massive two-person Nintendo Entertainment controller where visitors can

play Super Mario Brothers and a chance for museumgoers to experience the first widely known video game, SpaceWar! They’re also able to peek inside a variety of game consoles to gain a better understanding of how the complicated devices operate. “We have all these devices, and many people have no idea what’s in them or how they function,” Carlson says. “This is one way to get people to start thinking about that.” GameXPloration also has an entire section dedicated to the “rise of the arcade,” which constitutes world three. According to the center’s website, games satisfy many core human needs and motivations, including autonomy (desire to have freedom of choice), competence (desire to control outcomes and master skills) and relatedness (desire to be connected to others). This third world explores arcades through these needs and motivations wh while allowing the visitor to play favorites like Atari 2600: Pitfall, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, table tennis played through a tube and an eightplayer version of foosball. From these classics, the visitors move into the fourth world: “a new reality.” This section is where the center has integrated some of recent years’ most cutting-edge technology including virtual and augmented reality – which Carlson says people often confuse. Virtual reality, defined as an artificial,

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computer-generated simulation or re-creation of a reallife environment or situation, provides a more immersive experience, according to Carlson. Augmented reality layers computer-generated enhancements atop an existing reality in order to make it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it. “There’s the opportunity to learn about how both can affect your perception of the world,” Carlson says. “We really wanted this exhibit to be a chance for people to experience technology they might not get to try in their everyday lives.” Beyond a world created for the gamer to experience, GameXPloration also features a section for attendees to become a game creator. And no, learning to code isn’t part of the requirement! In the fifth world, visitors will learn how game developers approach designing games and even get the chance to play games developed by local companies, like Pixel Press’ Bloxels. Overall, the exhibit features more than 30 interactive components and games – many of which will be changed out at least quarterly in its yearlong run so no two visiting experiences are the same. Plus, it’s the only gallery at the museum to be co-developed with the center’s audience members: Center staff engaged teens from their Youth Exploring Science Program to help develop the exhibit from its early stages. The teens played an integral part in making sure the exhibit featured places to just hang out and play popular games like Rocket League – along with its many educational components. “Everyone involved was passionate about some aspect of putting this exhibit together,” Carlson says. “We really harnessed the staff’s interests in what they loved, and it all came together in just six months.” GameXPloration at Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314-289-4400, slsc.org/exhibits-attractions/gamexploration

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We really Wanted this exhibit to be a chance for people to experience technology they

might not get to try in their everyday lives. - Christina Carlson, project manager

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Learn why Giovanni’s ranks among the best restaurants in St. Louis when

For all of life’s special occasions and holidays,

you bring in the family for a Sunday evening dinner. Excellent service and

The Tasty Tray Company’s candy and nut trays

tantalizing Italian dishes are sure to win you over.

make excellent gifts for friends, family, celebrations

THE TASTY TRAY COMPANY PHOTO BY DAVID LANCASTER

and favorite clients.

HERBIE’S

8100 Maryland Ave., 314-769-9595, h erbies.com/events Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, the staff at Herbie’s is prepared to make it an unqualified success. Catering and beverage director Tim Anselm can help you shine as host, so schedule your holiday parties today.

TONY’S

410 Market St., 314-231-7007, tonysstlouis.com St. Louis’ restaurant, serving four generations of families since 1946. Book your holiday party now. A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | December 7, 2018 61

upcomingEvents

By Amanda Dahl

‌“A CLOSER LOOK”

JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

755 S. Price Road, 314-993-4040, j burroughs.org The “A Closer Look” program at John Burroughs School invites parents to learn about the benefits of an education at the private academy, serving grades seven through 12. Hear presentations from the head of school and from various faculty on department-specific curricula.

STUFF THE TRUCK

BRIDGE CLASSES

MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

645 Leffingwell Ave., 314-909-1800, c allmosby.com

1270 N. Price Road, 314-569-1430, s tlouisbridge.org

On Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stuff the Truck

Starting the week of Jan. 7, St. Louis Bridge

will collect new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable

Center introduces new bridge classes, including

food for the St. Louis Area Foodbank and Friends

“Play of the Hand” on Mondays, “Beginning

of Kids with Cancer. Photos with Santa, food trucks

Bridge” on Wednesdays and “Defense” on

and radio shows are all part of the fun!

Thursdays. All classes run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Go online for details.

Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care

In the Heart of West County New INdepeNdeNt LIvINg AddItIoN Now opeN ReseRve todAy! • Locally Owned and Operated • All Inclusive Pricing • Continuum of Care • Compassionate, Knowledgeable Staff • 24 Hour Nurses on Site in Our Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

636.779.2600

15826 Clayton Road Ellisville, MO 63011

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A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin. If you believe a published listing states such a preference, limitation, or discrimination, please notify this publication at fairhousing@lee.net.

ANNOUNCEMENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM TV LINEUP Communities Served: Cities of Chesterfield, University; Towns of Brentwood, Clayton, Creve Coeur, Maplewood and Maryland Heights MO. Effective on or after January 15th, 2019, Pop will no longer be available on Digi Tier 2/ Spectrum Gold. Pop will continue to be available on Spectrum Select with no change in channel position. For a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit www.Spectrum.net/programming notices.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM TV LINEUP Communities Served: Cities of Chesterfield, University; Towns of Brentwood, Clayton, Creve Coeur, Maplewood and Maryland Heights MO. Effective on or after January 4, 2019, Star India will cease providing programming to Spectrum for the following channels: Star Plus on South Asian View channel 394 and Star Plus HD on South Asian View channel 896. For a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit www.Spectrum.net/programming notices.

ANNOUNCEMENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPECTRUM TV SERVICE Effective on or after January 8, 2019, EPIX will be available for subscription only as an a la carte service. For more information, or to add EPIX as an a la carte service, call 1-855-70-Spectrum. To view a current Spectrum channel lineup visit www.spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online visit www.spectrum.net/programmingnotices

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

ELECTRICAL Licensed Bonded Insured

Family Owned & Operated

Call 314-426-3838

Commercial Residential Industrial

314-773-4955 or 314-966-3388 www.fielderelectricalservices.com Residential Fielder is highly skilled in knob & tube wiring and aluminum wiring upgrades. We are specialists in older and existing structures.

If it can be wired, we can wire it.

Affordable Cleaning for Any Budget Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Move-in and Move Out Satisfaction Guaranteed

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CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING Residential Bonded and Insured, BBB Accredited. 10yrs Exp. Call Selma today 314-359-1695

ESTATE SALES

SPECIALIZED HOUSEKEEPING 1-2 Large Homes Caring professional will clean, organize, run errands, laundry, pet care/sitting & party services. Dependable, 27+yrs Exp., Ref. Call Barb 314-650-2966

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

Industrial Fielder has the skills, knowledge and equipment to handle industrial work including new industrial construction, warehouse lighting, large machinery, and data wiring.

$20.00 off your trusted local source for merchandise,

SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING Family Owned and Operated Since 1983 Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 OFF 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone 314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

Commercial

Need An Electrician?

$10 OFF

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GUTTERS

ELECTRICAL

A Paint & Patina Estate Sale The most unforgettable sale of 2018! Join us in an historic Central West End home for an incredible sale! Three fully furnished floors loaded with antiques, artwork, crystal, kitchenware, huge Christmas decor collection and MORE! You'll also find great patio furnishings, power tools, home gym equip, men's clothing, etc. 4441 Westminster Pl, 63108 Sat 12/8 9-3 & Sun 12/9 10-3 See images @ Facebook.com/PaintandPatina

Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

ESTATE SALES Vintage pool table! One-of-akind 1924 Monarch Cushion pool table and accessories by The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Excellent condition. Table is 56"Wx102"Lx32"H; inside measurements: 48"x93"; one-inch slate. Pearl inlay; vinyl cover; builtin side drawer for cue sticks and accessories. Ivory balls. New felt top. $2200 (appraised for $3500$4000). 314-518-1818.

FLOORING/TILE HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. Call for FREE Estimate

New Installation, Cleaning & Repair Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured Q No Mess Left Behind Q Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.comjonsa

HEALTHCARE SERVICES HOME CARE Experience w/Stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's & Hospice Patients. 12hr Shifts• Nights Car, Insurance, Personal Care, Exceptional Worker, Trustworthy, Doctor Ref's, 30yrs Exp. Police & Family Check. Avail. NOW! Mary 314-276-8891 LM

Dave 314-267-1348

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24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, & Peace of Mind. 314-569-9890 TROSSIE CARES Private Home Health 24hr Affordable Home Health Service. Call 314-620-3550 or email trossieharris@gmail.com. We have lots of avail. references.

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LAWN & GARDEN

ROOFING

TREES Get'er Done Tree Service A+ with BBB & Angie's List Tree Trimming, Removal, Deadwooding & Stump, Grinding. Certified Arborist. Fully Insured, Free Est. Serving the area since 2004. CALL 314-971-6993

HOLIDAY LIGHTING FALL CLEANUP TUCKPOINTING Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling • Mulching • Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization,Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding • Gutter Cleaning • Stone Walls, Patios,And Borders • Drainage Solutions

MIRELLI TUCKPOINTING LLC

For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

Family Owned and Operated In Service Since 1991

hwyardwork@aol.com

Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

Since 2001

HOME IMPROVEMENT PRECISION REMODELING Q Room Additions Q Decks Q Bathrooms Q Kitchens and so much more. Interior and 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

PAINTING

ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates

Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962

25+ YEARS EXP

A+ RATED

Power Washing•Painting•Staining

"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian @ 314-740-1659

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available.

www.countyhousewashing.com

JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate!

314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp. Call Kent for free estimates; 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

PET SERVICES

BBB TORCH AWARD RECIPIENT. SUPER SERVICE AWARD '05-'17.

FREE ESTIMATES

314-645-1387 MIRELLITUCKPOINTING.COM

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service and Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

McGreevy Piano Tuning Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member

314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

WHEN IN DOUBT CHECK THEM OUT All types of investigations. 30+ years experienced. Call 314-320-9659

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining. 2013 BBB Torch Award Winner

$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303

314-963-3416 simplemovesstl.com

INTERIORS • EXTERIORS • CONCRETE CEDAR HOMES • DECKS & FENCES

Tim Trog 636.394.0013

TREES

BRIAN'S HAULING

alstonparker@hotmail.com

LAWN & GARDEN

Outdoor Living and Landscape Management Management: ï Full Estate and Regular Scheduled Programs ï Organic Solutions ï Turf Care ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Weeding ï Leaf Removal ïWaterscape Management Outdoor Living: ï Outdoor Kitchens and Living Rooms ï Fireplaces/Firepits ï Retaining Walls ï Patios ï Water Features ï Driveways And More... Call Today for Estimate 314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

SERVICES

masseytuckpointing.com

Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378 GillsTrees.com

WANTED ARROWHEADS! and Indian Artifacts! Executive in Clayton loves the hobby! Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy or lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that seem to have a good concentration of arrowheads.

314-608-2692 SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN

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

Yucko's MASONRY/CONCRETE

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

WINDOWS M&P Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning

314-770-1500 ATEK Masonry/Restored Brick - Block - Stone Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Cleaning & Waterproofing Chimneys - Fireplaces Flue Liners, Dampers & Caps Flashing & Crown Repair "St. Louis' FIRST Union Residential Masonry Co w/BACSTL - Local 1 Online @ AtekMasonry.com CALL: 314-599-1829

www.yuckos.com

PLASTERING

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DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing "A+ BBB Rating" Call Jess today to schedule a free estimate.

314-570-1908

Making windows in St. Louis Shine for over 30yrs. Gutter Cleaning & Minor Repair, Window Cleaning, Reasonable, Free Estimates, Dependable, Insured, References. Angies’s List. Paul

Mark

314-805-6102

314-805-7367

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