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Dianehasseenitallandknowshow tohandleanychallenge.Butatthe heartofhersuccessisonesimple truth:relationshipsmatter.“Ifyou makeitjustaboutthetransaction, you’velostalready.” ForDiane, realestateisn’tjustbusiness. “Ifyou’remyclient,you’re afriendforlife.” That commitmentkeepsreferrals atthecoreofherbusiness.
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Diane’scommitmentto hercommunityisatthe heartofeverythingshe does,fromworking withtheLadueSchool Districttosupporting nonprofitslikeSafe Connections.“Iam adoer.Iliketoget thingsdone.”
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Problem-solvingdrivesDiane.With 32yearsinrealestate,sheconfidently workstowardayesforherclients.“If there’sanissue,Ilovefiguringitout. Itgivesmesomuchpleasure.”
Dianehasnavigated marketshifts,industrychanges, andchallenges but2024 broughtsomeofthebiggest transformationsyet.While manyagentsscrambled,she hadakeyadvantage.Her brokeragedeliveredcritical insightsearly,keepingher aheadandfocusedon whatmattersmost:her clients.“Igetenergy andmotivationfromthe peopleinouroffice.”
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When I think of St. Louisans, I think of grit. This edition of Ladue News only deepens that impression, with stories of local creatives, businesspeople and hobbyists charting their own paths to success.
For example, this issue includes two stories of folks who discovered new passions when the COVID-19 pandemic reached its height. On p. 42, local entrepreneur and artist Cait Burling tells of discovering a talent for crafting handmade earrings and how, five years later, she’s sharing the fun at events and workshops around the metro. On p. 40, contributing writer Drew Gieseke speaks with Ricky Hughes, founder of St. Louis Run Crew. After Hughes sought connection during the pandemic and struggled to find a local running club that was a good fit, he decided to create his own – which is now attended by hundreds of runners each week.
Beloved local theater company Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is celebrating a comeback story for the ages in columnist Mark Bretz’s story on p. 35. After financial woes led the Rep to dramatically pare down its productions in recent years, a successful fundraising campaign and new leadership has resulted in an upcoming season brimming with eight full productions.
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Ifyou’relookingforaplacethatwillcareforalovedone withAlzheimer’sorotherformsofdementia,itcanfeel likeadauntingtaskwithsomuchtoconsider.Thankfully, ParcProvenceoffersaperson-centeredapproachthat providesafullcontinuumofcarefromassistedlivingto skillednursingandbeyond,soyoucanrestknowingyourloved onewillalwaysbeinthebesthands.
Locallyownedandoperatedsinceitsopeningin2004, ParcProvencehasbeentheleaderinspecializedmemorycare, meticulouslydesignedtonurturethephysicalandcognitive needsofeachresident.ParcProvencehasadedicatedteamof memorycarespecialists,workinginpartnershipwithesteemed physiciansfromWashingtonUniversitySchoolofMedicine,to ensureresidentsreceivethehigheststandardofcaretailored totheiruniqueneeds.
“We’reproudtoofferthefullcontinuumofmemorycare foreverystageofmemorylossanddementiaatour community,”explainsPatrickLeonard,ChiefRevenueOffice ofGatesworthCommunities.“Withover60dailyactivities availableforourresidentstosupportthemsocially,cognitively, physicially,andemotionally,wetrulybelievethere’snobetter placeforyourlovedonetoreceivethecare,attention,and qualityoflifetheydeserve.”
Leonardaddsthatontopofthespeciallytrainedlocalstaff andwealthofprograms,whattrulysetsParcProvenceapartis itsinnovative“Village”design.
“Ourinnovativevillagesettingwasthefirstofitskind whenweopened20yearsago,andremainsakeydifferentiator forustoday,”hesays.“Designedbymemorycareexpert Dr.BenjaminSchwartz,M.D.,ourcommunityconsistsoffive uniquehouseholdsdefinedbythesimilarabilitiesandcare requirementsofitsresidents.”
Eachhouseholdprovidesanintimatelivingenvironment includingabright,spaciouskitchen,acomfortableliving room,anelegantdiningroom,aprivatelaundryroomand abackporchwithaccesstoalovelyoutdoorcourtyard.The householdsopentoacentralareafeaturingmanyinviting settings,includingabistro,grandhall,artgallery,library, privatediningroomandbilliardsroom.Anadvancedsecurity
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Additionally,eachofthefivehouseholdsisspecially designedtoserveresidentsatadifferentstageoftheirjourney withmemorylossandformsofdementia.Thisallowsresidents togetthepersonalizedsupporttheyneed,surroundedby individualsinasimilarsituation.
“Wemakeapointtogoaboveandbeyondinstaffingthe communitywiththequantityandqualityofindividualsneeded, ”Leonardadds.“Ourstaff-to-residentratioisthehighestinthe industry[and]thelongtenuredstaffandlocalownershipat ParcProvencetrulyallowsustodifferentiateourselvesfrom anywhereelse.Wetakeprideinmanagementandotherlongtermstaffwhotrulyliveoutthecultureofperson-centered care.Italsogivesustheflexibilitytoreallypersonalizethe experienceatParcProvenceforresidentsandtheirfamily membersandhavea‘yes’mentalitywhencomingupwith creativesolutions.”
ParcProvenceisavillageofwell-beingthatgoesaboveand beyondforthecareofyourlovedone.Theirfocusoneducation andtransparencymeansyouwillalwaysbemakingthemost informeddecisionsandknowthattheirstaffarealways betteringthemselvesforthesakeoftheirresidents.Reachout tolearnmoretoday.
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Books Are for Sharing
Every child has a favorite book. Think back – do you remember yours? This month, Ready Readers recommends a story that endearingly captures the zealous attachment children form with their best-loved books: “I Want My Book Back” by author Viviane Elbee and illustrator Nicole Miles.
The fun begins with illustrations showing our young protagonist Daryl roaring, stomping and chomping, fully clad in a T-Rex costume, pretending to be a dinosaur. “Daryl loved only one book. It took him on roaring, stomping dinosaur adventures. … It was so fun to read and play with. But Daryl’s book was NOT FOR SHARING!” Unfortunately for Daryl, it was a library book whose renewals had run out, so his mom dropped it in the return bin.
Daryl imagines rescuing his lost tome in several scenarios, all of which feature him as a different dinosaur. He hatches a plan to retrieve his book the next day at the library. To Daryl’s surprise, the book isn’t in the bin—the librarian has it and is planning to read it aloud at story time! Apparently unaware that the book was not for sharing, the librarian invites Daryl to
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enjoy the story with the assembled group of children. Daryl stomps and roars, showing his dino displeasure, and is shocked when the other kids do the same. Soon, everyone has turned into dinosaurs, following along as Daryl demonstrates how to swing their brontosaurus necks, glide like microraptors and snap their T-Rex jaws. The final pages hint at Daryl’s transformation as he is joined by other children engaged in pretending.
Elbee’s story reflects her childhood passion for reading and pairs harmoniously with Miles’ illustrations rendered in brightly colored stylized realism. Children and adults will recognize the emotional rollercoaster Daryl experiences and may laugh aloud at the lovingly apt facial expressions sported by the characters. Ready Readers is proudly sharing “I Want My Book Back” with more than 12,000 preschool children this month.
Ready Readers, a St. Louis early literacy nonprofit, brings the joy and power of literacy to more than 16,000 preschoolers living in low-income areas. Visit readyreaders.org to learn more.
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Pursuing PASSIONS
By Drew Gieseke
In March 2025, private middle- and high-school The Whitfield School announced that its senior capstone program would transition from an advisory-based project to a full-year credited course beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Although The Whitfield School has offered an off-campus, independent project for high-school seniors for more than 30 years, this expansion marks a turning point for the school. The Senior Capstone Project presents students with a more in-depth experience, one that goes beyond traditional programs that either provide an end-of-year experience or an academic research project.
“The Senior Capstone Project combines the best of both worlds and builds on them,” says Senior Capstone Project coordinator Larry Hays. “Students work with an instructor in a full-credit class to develop their own research questions inspired by their own curiosity, then conduct literature reviews, learn research skills and design their own off-campus experiences right out of the gate.”
Initially launched in 1992 as the “May Project,” the school’s capstone program connects seniors with internships, mentorships and research opportunities. The school’s extension of the capstone program is designed to give students the time and space to explore their passions, curiosities and ambitions.
“Unlike some programs that might be considered separate from their primary curriculum, the kind of learning fostered in the Senior Capstone Project is integrated into the student experience that begins at The Whitfield School in 6th grade,” Hays says. “The Senior Capstone Project is not an add-on; it is the natural culmination of a curriculum rooted in authentic learning.”
Like a graduate degree program, the Senior Capstone Project is driven by students. Participants work closely with coaches who help students “foster 21st-century skills,” according to Hays. The project concludes with a public exhibition designed and delivered by each student, similar to a thesis defense but with a more celebratory tone. Topics range from law, chemistry and biomechanics to engineering, art, business and beyond.
“The kind of learning students have engaged in through the Senior Capstone Project is modeled on the most authentic learning there is: the kind we enjoy when we explore something for the sole reason that it fascinates us,” Hays says. “The learner experiences many twists and turns along the way, encounters dead ends and obstacles and in the end emerges the richer for it.”
Throughout the history of The Whitfield School’s senior internship program, students have connected with learning and working opportunities that build skills for later use in their careers. Hays points out that some students even return from college and graduate school to work in the enterprises that hosted them for their internships, including law practices, marketing firms and local broadcast media.
The updated 12-month program is simply an extension of this approach to deepen the experience, enabling students to develop more meaningful relationships and more thorough knowledge in their fields of interest.
“This makes them more attractive not only to colleges but also to college internship programs and, ultimately, employers in the 21st-century workforce,” Hays says.
The Whitfield School, 175 S. Mason Road, St. Louis, 314-434-5141, whitfieldschool.org
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Have you ever thought about your sternum? For most people, the answer is no. But for those with an abnormally shaped chest, or pectus deformity, the frequent answer is “every day!” This was true for Gus Beckemeyer, a local high school lacrosse player and a Mercy Kids patient.
“I could feel it when I breathed,” Beckemeyer says. “I felt it when I moved. It was awful.”
Your sternum, also known as the breastbone, is the strong, boney shield at the front of your chest. It protects your heart and supports your ribcage, helping you breathe.
There are two basic types of chest wall abnormalities. Pectus excavatum, commonly called Sunken Chest Syndrome, occurs when the sternum bends inward instead of lying flat, creating a “pushed in” appearance of the chest. The treatment is often surgery. The opposite condition, pectus carinatum, is when the sternum protrudes outward, creating a peaked appearance. This is treated with a compressive brace worn across the chest and rarely requires surgery.
Pectus anomalies become more noticeable during adolescence, when the skeleton grows rapidly. For example, Beckemeyer suffered from pectus excavatum and first noticed symptoms when he was 10. While pectus anomalies are usually not dangerous, many adolescents are bothered by the
appearance and some may notice difficulty with exercise. This is especially true with pectus excavatum, where the sternum can push on the heart and lungs, preventing normal expansion. This was the case for Beckemeyer.
“I felt fatigued constantly,” he says.
The corrective surgery for pectus excavatum is called the Nuss procedure, where a metal bar is passed behind the sternum, pushing it up from below and flattening the chest. The bar stays in place for several years to support the chest as it heals and matures and is then removed. Although those with minor pectus anomalies often forgo surgery, for Beckemeyer, the Nuss procedure was his best option to treat his sunken chest syndrome and exercise intolerance.
“It felt like I gained back my health and my freedom and comfort and confidence. I want people to know those things are a big deal,” Beckemeyer says. “Immediately after the surgery was challenging but it was worth it 100%. If I could go back and do it again I would. I am way more confident with myself now.”
For more information about pectus excavatum and the Nuss procedure, please visit mercy.net/laduenews
Dr. Kristen Seiler is a Mercy Kids pediatric surgeon at Mercy Children’s Hospital St. Louis and works in practice with Dr. Christopher Pennell and Dr. Eric Coln.
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Gear Up for Earth Day 2025
By Charlotte Renner > photos courtesy of earthday365
Ilook forward to Earth Day every year. It’s a culmination of numerous things I love: the outdoors, conservation, sustainability, and most importantly, how we can protect this magical place we’re so lucky to call home. In my opinion, there’s no better place to celebrate and learn than St. Louis’ Forest Park. Hosted by earthday365, this year’s Earth Day celebration falls on April 26 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. If you make your way to the Muny grounds that weekend, read on to explore what’s in store for you and your family.
Getting there
In Earth Day fashion, you could ride the Metro rails to the Forest Park/DeBaliviere MetroLink Station. There, you can catch a free shuttle to the festival grounds. That’s right, they’re making it easier than ever to be sustainable – take advantage! If you’re feeling adventurous, maybe you’ll ride your bike (there’s free bike parking courtesy of Trailnet) or walk to the festival via the gorgeous Forest Park trails. If you’re dead set on driving your vehicle, you can park in the Upper Muny parking lot, the Visitors Center parking lot, or
in the Washington University in St. Louis East End garage, where there will be a free shuttle service. Carpooling is always a plus!
Who will be there
Earth Day in Forest Park is always teeming with local businesses and restaurants offering sustainable products and plates. You’re guaranteed to catch some names you recognize, like the Missouri Botanical Garden, Big Muddy Adventures, Missouri Prairie Foundation and Seed St. Louis. But searching for unfamiliar gems is one of the best parts of the festival. Keep an eye out for organizations like Second
Hen’d (chicken rescue group), St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach and STL Neighborhood Foresters. Take the opportunity to learn more about local causes you can get involved in.
What to do
In addition to exploring the vendors and food options, there are plenty of activities and entertainment to engage you and your group. The Earth Day main stage is the pulse of the festival and showcases local dance and music groups and bird shows all day. The Community Stage in Broadhurst Pavillion is a hub for up-and-coming local talent. Take a free yoga class in the Peace Garden at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. either day, courtesy of The Collective STL. Try your hand (and feet) at rock climbing in the Pagoda Circle with Upper Limits’ 24foot climbing wall. There is also a range of educational opportunities, from constructing a mini rain garden with A Red Circle to turning old t-shirts into DIY tote bags with Black Girls Do STEM. Learn more about all these offerings at earthday365.org/festival under the “Activities” tab.
St. Louis Earth Day Festival, Muny Grounds, Forest Park, St. Louis, earthday-365.org/festival
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Delightfully Dill-ivered
By Alecia Humphreys > photo by Alise O’Brien
What once was a dark and dated kitchen is now a sleek sophisticated space thanks to Joni Spear of Joni Spear Interior Design.
“The reddish stained cabinets had green laminate counters and were screaming for an update,” Spear says. “The small island blocked the workflow, housed a stove and didn’t offer any seating.”
Spear added a range as a focal point between two of the windows, which offered a functioning work triangle for the homeowners who love to cook and entertain. By elongating the refrigerator wall and shortening the opening into the adjoining family room, Spear was not only able to install a dishwasher, but also add a china cabinet.
“The client can load and unload the dishwasher within steps from the sink, improving the functionality tenfold,” Spear says. “By eliminating a
coat closet in the hallway entering the kitchen, we were able to offer floor-to-ceiling pantry storage with counter space in between. This is my favorite space because it looks as if it was originally built this way. The handcrafted brass hardware and hanging pendant are so timeless, it’s hard to tell that they weren’t part of the century home.”
Because seating was important to this family of four, Spear encouraged her clients to add a sizable island.
“The island offers seating on three sides,” Spear says. “The island also houses a microwave drawer, built-in trash, large drawers and, with a few leftover inches, we were able to nestle open shelving for cookbooks and cutting boards.”
The island was painted with Dill by Sherwin Williams, adding the perfect pop of color to this clean, classic kitchen.
“My clients are so joyful and wanted an
emboldened kitchen,” says Spear. “The wife loves the color green. She had painted a table many years ago from her family farm and wanted to match that happy shade. Dill fearlessly fits the bill.”
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April SHOWERS
By Andrea Smith
When a baby is on the way, planning a party for the parentsto-be provides an opportunity for their village to shower them with love. St. Louis-based event planner Alexis Evans works with quite a few moms who plan their own baby showers, but she’s seen how a family member or friend stepping up can help lighten the parents’ mental load.
“For mom, you’ve got to go to the appointments, you’re uncomfortable every day, and you’re anticipating having a new child,” Evans says. “If you’re fortunate enough to have someone who cares enough to go the extra mile and plan [a shower], that’s always ideal.”
Her small business, Party With Lex, offers a few themed templates for baby showers to help anyone get started. She’s designed parties with giant
teddy bears, dainty butterflies and whimsical balloon installations, and her packages go beyond décor setup and cleanup. Upgraded services include vendor management, picture-perfect desserts and themed tablescapes.
Winnie the Pooh continues to be a popular theme with adaptable elements for either a boy, girl or gender-neutral party: “There’s so many different avenues you can go with that theme. You can do vintage Winnie the Pooh. You could do a more simple blue or pink color palette,” Evans shares. Regardless of what theme her clients choose, she strives to make every event unique and personalized.
Alpaca Picnic, a St. Louis-based luxury picnic company, has designed a few baby showers featuring themes like “Locally Grown” with gorgeous greenery, “Enchanted to Meet You” as a nod to Taylor Swift, and “Here Comes the Son” for fans of The Beatles and warm color palettes. Both Party With Lex and Alpaca Picnic have coordinated “Baby in Bloom” themes, which revolve around floral arrangements and embrace the hues of spring.
Evans suggests limiting the guest list to less than 50 people and booking a smaller venue that allows for a cozier, less overwhelming experience. However, if inviting families with kids, consider a park or backyard with playground equipment, or at least space where little ones can run around. Intimate outdoor gatherings are where Alpaca Picnic shines and provides a low-to-the-ground table, rugs, pillows, blankets and tableware, with the option to request a table and chairs for those who can’t sit on the ground.
“Accommodate your guests because they are the party,” Evans encourages. “The less work people have to do, the more likely [it is] they’re going to show up.”
Most of all, think of ways to relieve any pressure that might fall on the parents-to-be. Hire or assign someone to capture photos of the event, and ask someone else to take notes on who bought each gift for thank-you cards. Remember that the expecting mother can’t consume alcohol, so consider nonalcoholic options like a sorbet punch or themed mocktails. Create a playlist, and set up activities so that the guests of honor don’t feel responsible for entertaining every guest.
Lastly, don’t throw away all the personalized decor, Evans pleads. While cleaning up, save mementos that remind the parents and their child of those who came together to celebrate new life.
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A Touch of TEXAS BBQ
Story and
Aby Mabel Suen
t A Touch of Texas BBQ, regulars know pitmaster John Randle simply as “Coach.” The Dallas native came to St. Louis in 2012 to kick off a decadelong career coaching high school football – bringing a century’s worth of family barbecue recipes with him to the Midwest. After slinging his smoky signatures in North City for three years, he found a new home for his beloved beef ribs, turkey legs, oxtails and more in South City.
Since July, Randle and his life partner, Gloria, have served his grandmother’s recipes at their new Arsenal Street storefront. “My grandmother is 89 years old, and these recipes come from her mother, who had a café in West Texas,”
John says. Growing up, he watched and learned as the family matriarchs cooked, developing a lifelong love for sharing his family’s deep culinary history with others.
Everything on the menu is infused with wood-smoked flavor on the grill, including vegetarian sides such as spaghetti and baked beans cooked with savory ingredients including garlic, onions and bell peppers. John emphasizes that each item, from the sides to each protein, gets cooked on its own individual pit. “The main pit is called ‘Bo,’ short for behemoth, and he’s bigger than a Suburban truck. I have two sidekicks, a double barrel and a single, to help smoke all our products – a whole host of beef [sausages,], turkey legs, ribs, rib tips, all these good things,” he says.
“It’s a totally scratch kitchen,” Gloria adds. “Every day, we start over from scratch, from
top to bottom. We don’t even own a freezer and get our meats butchered every day.” The first item listed on the menu, the turkey leg, features a jumbo drumstick that John describes as fall-off-the-bone tender. The beef ribs are another sizable cut, featured alongside house oxtail as must-trys.
In addition to these Texan staples, the menu also pays homage to St. Louis favorites with options including St. Louis-style beef polish and hot links as well as rib tips cooked in Randle’s unique style. “We smoke all our meat like a smokehouse back in Texas. Even though we have good sauce, none of our food comes with sauce on it,” John says. “My grandma used to say all the time that we ain’t got nothing to hide We use seasonings and rubs and good ol’ love.”
Additional offerings include whole chicken wings, 12-ounce Monsterburgers and three sides: a mustard-based potato salad, spaghetti and baked beans. With so many savory options to choose from, Randle’s coaching could certainly come into play. “We call our menu good problems,” John says. “Grandma said you can close your eyes and point and never go wrong.”
A Touch of Texas BBQ is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.
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COMING SOON TO The Rep
By Mark Bretz > photos courtesy of repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, also known as The Rep, is back from the brink.
In March, The Rep announced its 202526 season, which will include five mainstage productions and three plays in the company’s Steve Woolf Studio Series for a total of eight shows. That’s an increase over last season, which included four mainstage presentations as well as two in the Studio Series. In the past, though, The Rep’s usual season offering was six main-stage works and three studio presentations up until the 2023-24 season.
During that season, The Rep teetered under severe financial strain. Managing director Danny Williams, who had only recently come aboard, was charged with keeping the invaluable cultural institution afloat and knew hard decisions had to be made in order to do so. As a result, a number of productions were canceled while The Rep undertook a vigorous fundraising campaign prior to the appointment of Kate Bergstrom as the company’s new Augustin Family Artistic Director in April 2024.
The Rep’s fundraising campaign was a resounding success as the community rallied around the theatrical treasure. Now, its upcoming 59th season will reflect choices made by Bergstrom.
“It is with great joy that I present my inaugural season as The Rep’s new Augustin Family Artistic Director,” Bergstrom says. “We are excited to be able to expand the season to eight full productions
for the first time in many years to showcase globally renowned artists together with some of St. Louis’ best.”
The Rep’s upcoming season will include:
Sept. 3 to 28, 2025: “The Cottage”
Oct. 8 to 26, 2025: “The Woman in Black”
Oct. 22 to Nov. 16, 2025: “Emma”
Feb. 4 to March 1, 2026: “Primary Trust”
March 18 to April 12, 2026: “Gypsy”
The Rep’s Steve Woolf Studio Series in the Emerson Studio will include three shows. The first, which will open Oct. 22 and run through Nov. 16, will be announced at The Rep’s free Second Annual Backstage Pass event in July 2025.
The other two are:
Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, 2026: “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party”
March 11 to April 15, 2026: “The Enigmatist”
“As we embark on our 59th season,” Williams says, “this expanded lineup showcases our commitment to bringing a wide array of stories and extraordinary experiences in a sustainable way that ignites the passion for the arts in all of us. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with Kate Bergstrom and our dedicated staff, board, volunteers and patrons as we honor our past leaders and forge a new chapter for The Rep as a cultural cornerstone of St. Louis.”
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, 130 Edgar Road, St. Louis, 314-968-4925, repstl.org
We are excited to be able to expand the season to eight full productions for the first time in many years to showcase globally renowned artists together with some of St. Louis’ best.
– KATE BErGSTrOM
photo by Mark Douet
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YOUTH iN NEED
38th Annual Celebration of Youth
Youth In Need hosted its 38th annual Celebration of Youth on March 8 at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles. Guests enjoyed cocktails and light bites while browsing an extensive silent auction before gathering for dinner, a program and a live auction. Honored guests included SAK, a national leader in pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling services, and business leader Jackie Yoon, a dedicated supporter and Youth In Need board member.
Founded in 1974 by community volunteers, Youth In Need serves more than 8,000 children, teens and families across six eastern Missouri counties. The organization offers a wide range of programs, including residential homes, foster care case management, homeless outreach, counseling and more. These programs are designed to provide stability and opportunity for those in need.
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We’re thrilled to honor Jackie Yoon and SAK at Youth In Need’s 38th annual Celebration of Youth. Together, they have been difference-makers to both Youth In Need and our community’s children, youth and families for 30 years. These two truly embody what it means o ‘pay it forward,’ and we’re so proud to salute em for their collective impact.
– Pat Holterman-Hommes PRESIDENT & CEO
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Anna and Andrew Twillmen Lindsay and pat Devero
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EditedbyMaggiePeters >PhotobyChristinaKling-Garrett
IfeeltrulyluckytobeJewish,knowingthatatmanypointsoverthelast 3,500yearsmyJewishidentitycouldhaveended,”explainsFederation’s newPresident&CEODannyCohn,whotookthehelmofthe124-yearoldSt.LouisorganizationinearlyMarch.Heisjoinedbyhishusband anddaughterontheirmovefromBirmingham,Alabama.
GrowingupinOmaha,Nebraska,Cohncreditshismotherwith nurturinghisfaithaswellasthesupportoftheFederationinsolidifyinghis deeploveforIsraelwithhisfirsttripthereat20.Sincethen,hehasoften witnessedthevaluableroleFederationsacrossthenationplayinmaking meaningfulcontributionstosociety.
“Federation’sroleinSt.Louisissovital,”hesays.“Wearetheconvener ofaverydiversecommunityofJews,andaone-stop-shopforinvestingin partneragenciesthatsustainavibrant,safeandcollaborativeregion.”
Federationinvestsseveralmilliondollarseachyearinlocalagenciesthat improvethequalityoflifeforallSt.Louisans.Fromearlychildhoodthrough senioradulthood,dozensofpartnerorganizationsprovideessentialhuman services,enrichmentandculturalexperiences.
TheorganizationalsoprovidesvitaldirectsupportfortheJewish communitywhichhasremainedresilientinthefaceofmanychallenges deliveredthroughactsofterrorism,antisemitismandglobalhealthcrises. Foundedin1901,itisoneoftheoldestandmostrespectednonprofitsinthe St.Louisregion.Federationmaintainsoneclearmission:tomobilizethe JewishcommunityanditsresourcestoenhanceandpreservevibrantJewish lifeinSt.Louis,Israel,andaroundtheglobe.
Cohnintendstocontinuethatrichtraditionofengagementwhile maintainingvigilanceagainstantisemitismandthreatstowardtheJewish peoplehereandinIsrael.“In2023,theSt.Louiscommunityraisedmore than$7millionforIsraelafterthehorrificOctober7thattacks,”hesays. “IcommitthatwewillcontinuetobeabeaconofsupportforIsrael.”
My professional experienceshave beenbuiltaroundmaking connections withpeopleandstorytelling,andnowI gettoshare themostimportant story tome – that of the Jewishpeople.
–DANNYCOHN
WhileCohn’ssuccessful20-yearcareerinmarketingcommunications championedmanywell-knownglobalbrands,hispassionforsupporting theJewishcommunityultimatelycalledhimtoworkonbehalfofthe peopleandculturehepassionatelysupportsandsojoinedtheJewish FederationinBirminghamin2020.
He concludesthatthetransition from acommunicationscareertononprofit work was completelynatural.“Myprofessional experienceshave been builtaroundmaking connectionswithpeopleandstorytelling,andnowIget toshare themostimportantstorytome – thatoftheJewishpeople.”
JewishFederationofSt.Louis,12MillstoneCampusDr,St.Louis, 314-432-0020,jfedstl.org
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LongRun Inthe
ByDrewGieseke >PhotocourtesyofRickyHughes
ST.LOUISRUNCREWISBUILDINGCOMMUNITYINTHECITY.
RickyHugheswasn’tdoingsowellatthe startoftheCOVID-19pandemic.
Strugglingwithdepression,Hughes, aprojectmanagerbyday,decided togiverunningashot.Likemanyduring thisespeciallylonelyperiod,healsosought community–peoplewho’djoinhimonajog. Otherrunninggroupsjustdidn’tfeelright, though.Typically,hewastheonlypersonof color,andsomerunclubsseemedsolelyfocused onspeed.Ononeouting,theentiregrouptook offatonceandlefthiminthedust.
Heneededsomethingdifferent:arunning clubthatprioritizedcommunityanddiversity whileaccommodatingdifferentabilities.With encouragementfromhisfriends,Hughes launchedSt.LouisRunCrew.Thefreeandopen clubwelcomesrunnersofdifferentgenders, races,ethnicities,socioeconomicstatuses,ages andabilities.It’schangedhislifeandimpacted dozensmore.
“Itwastheperfectstormofacouplethings,” Hughessays.Discoveringthemanybenefitsof runningwasacatalyst,ashewaseagertoshare itsmentalandphysicalbenefitswithothers. “Runninghelpedmebecomeabetterhusband, father,andall-aroundhumanbeing.This combinedwithwantingtocreateawelcoming anddiverseenvironmentbuiltoncommunity.”
TherunningclubmeetseverySunday morninginfrontoftheRunnerStatueinKiener PlazaParkforits“SundayRunday.”Hughes purposelypickedthislocationtoencourage peopletogetoutsideoftheirownneighborhoods andseeapartofthecitytheymaynotalways see.Andwhatbetterwaytodothatthanby hittingthepavement?
“Downtownis theheartbeatof thecity,andwe arereintroducing thatinafunand healthyway.”
RICKYHUGHE S
“MostSt.Louisansandtransplantsusually onlycomedowntownforagameoraspecial event.Downtownistheheartbeatofthecity,and wearereintroducingthatinafunandhealthy way,”Hughessays.“Also,runningthroughthe GatewayArchNationalParkisbeautifulyearround.WealsorunallaroundSt.Louis.…Weare likearun/walktourofSt.Louis.”
InadditiontoSundayRunday,theCrewalso meetsTuesdaysinTowerGroveParkat6:00 p.m.Typically,thegroupseesabout50to100 runnersonSundays,andmid-weekrunscan seeasmanyas350,dependingontheweather. Participantscanwalk,strollorrun–whatever helpsthemgettheirbodiesmovingandconnect witheachother.Hughesbelievesthatmovement isaddictive,andit’shardtodisagreewhenyou witnesstheenergyduringoneoftheclub’sruns.
“Runningandmovementbreakdown allthesocial,economic,racialandgender
barriers,”hesays.“Wehavefolksfromallwalks oflifeconnectingandformingrealbonds. Fromdoctorstoeducators,fromtherapiststo entrepreneurs,fromlawyerstocollegestudents. Myfavoritepartisthat,aftertherun,folks stickaroundandchatandconnect.Thatisthe powerofrunningandcommunity.Itcreatesa foundationforauthenticrelationships.”
This genuinenessis key. Hughespositsthat peopleare “yearning forhealthyconnection,” and there’sdatatoback himup In2024,theAmerican PsychiatricAssociation foundthat“30%ofadults say they haveexperienced feelingsoflonelinessat leastonceaweek”intheprevious year;10%said they have these feelings everyday.
Inmanyways,thelockdownsandstress duringtheCOVID-19pandemicexacerbatedthe isolationmanyAmericanswerealreadyfeeling. Hughesbelievesrunningcanbeanantidoteto thisloneliness.
“Itisnotalwayseasyasanadulttomeetnew people,butrunclubsmakeitmucheasier,”he says.“Ialsothinkthatwantingtoliveahappy andhealthylifeistopofmind,andrunclubsare theperfectcatalystforboth.”
Hugheshasbigplansfortheclubin2025. Whilesomehaveyettobeannounced,he doessharethatamongraces,yogaandother connections,they“areintheprocessoftaking running,fitnessandcommunitytoanotherlevel, impactingSt.Louisinamajorway.”
“Runningtruly changed my life,” Hughes says.“Itisn’tabout racing,thedistance or being fast.Ratheritisaboutbecomingthebest versionof myself.”
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ByAshleyKlein >PhotoscourtesyofClaybyCait
Craftersofallstripesknow there’snobetterfeelingthan receivingacomplimenton somethingyou’vemadeand gettingtosaythosefivemagic words:“Thanks,Imadeitmyself!”With ClaybyCait’sClayDates,whichareticketed workshopsandprivatepartieswhere guestsgettobuildtheirownpolymerclay earrings,it’seasierthanevertosharethat feelingwithfriendsandfamily.
AtSt.Louisarea-basedClaybyCait, ownerCaitBurlingsellsherready-to-wear earringsinadditiontoofferingbuild-yourownearringsevents,wheresheprovides premadeclaypiecesandotherattachments forfolkstocustomize.Burlingfirsttriedthe craftherselfinApril2020aftershelefta jobincontentmarketing.
“ItwasthebeginningoftheCOVID-19 pandemic,andlikeeveryoneelse,Iwas athomelookingforsomethingtooccupy mytime,”shesays.“Iborrowedmysister’s neongreenandblackpolymerclayanda shotglasstouseastheshapecutter,andI startedmaking.Whatbeganasjustselling tofamilyandfriendsquicklygrewinto abusiness.”
Inthefiveyearsthatfollowed,the businesssawitsupsanddownsandwasput onthebackburnertwiceforthebirthsof Burling’sdaughters,now1and2yearsold.
“Gettingbackintoitwaschallenging,” shesays.“[Ihadto]findmygrooveand wheremybusinessfitintothecurrent market.Now,afterarebrandandpivotto privatepartiesandworkshops,ithasbeen somuchfuntocreateagain.”
Althoughcraftingtheearringsfrom scratchincludesformingthepolymer claypiecesandcuringtheminanoven, ClayDatesletparticipantsskiptothefun part:thecustomization.Burlingprovides thecuredclaypiecesandmixed-media attachments,likebrasscharmsandgems, andguestscustomizetotheirhearts’ content–withBurlingavailabletohelp withassemblyasneeded.Clip-onoptions areavailableforthosewithoutpiercedears.
Foraprivateparty,thehostpicksthe locationandinvitesupto40gueststo celebratebirthdays,workplaceparties, bachelorettepartiesandgirls’nights. Burlingbringsthesamesuppliestoher ticketedworkshops,forwhichshepartners withlocalbusinessestohost.Inaddition, ClaybyCaithostspop-upbuild-your-own earringbarsatlocalshops,happyhours andvendorevents,whichareannouncedon socialmedia(atfacebook.com/claybycait and@clay_madebycaitonInstagram).
Ifit’sready-to-wearearringsyou’reafter, shopinpersonatProcurebyTheWomen's CreativeatCityFoundrySTLandatSeams fortheSoulBoutiqueinEdwardsville, Illinois.Shoponlineatclaymadebycait.com.
“Everypieceofmyjewelryishandmade andlightweight,”Burlingsays.
Whatbeganasahobbydiscoveredin pandemic-eraisolationisnowapassion Burlingdelightsinsharingwithfriends, familyandcustomersalike.
“Ithasbeen a joy,” shesays.“Ihave builtanamazing communityofbothsmallbusiness-owner friendsandcustomers [fromaroundthemetro],andit’ssoamazing tomethat my businesshasgivenmethe opportunitytomeetsuch amazingpeople.”
“I’msoproudtoshare[thisjourney] withmytwoyoungdaughters,”sheadds. “It’ssoimportanttometoshowthemthey candoanythingtheyputtheirmindsto.”
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UpcomingClay Dates
Friday, April11at 6p.m.
Where: S eams for the S oul B outique (216 S.BuchananSt., Edwardsville , Illinois) For tickets: Visitseams4thesoul.com
Wednesday, April23 from6:30to8:30 p.m.
Earring-buildingandcandle-making workshop
Where:TheHappy Elephant (201 E. Market St., Troy, Illinois)
For tickets: Visithappyelephantcandles.com
Saturday, May 24 from 1 to2:30 p.m.
Where:MakersonMainStreet (115W.G undlachSt.,Columbia , Illinois)
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Thursday, June19at 6p.m.
Where: 4 HandsBrewery &Tasting Room (1220S. 8th St.,St . Louis)
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CherylKinneywatched helplesslyasherfather, uncle,grandparents andmother-in-law allstruggledwith Alzheimer’sdisease.Kinney’s personalexperienceignitedthe passionshefeelsasasocialworker forhelpingthosefacingdementia andfortheircaregivers.She workedforabout25yearsforthe Alzheimer’sAssociationuntilthe organizationeliminatedherposition duringthepandemic.
Alongthe way, however, Kinney metBritt Lueken, a studentintern fromtheBrownSchoolofSocial Workat Washington University inSt. Louis.Thetwo sharedan interestin cognitive stimulation therapy, aninterventiondeveloped byBritish researchers forpeople withmildtomoderatedementia.
“When my job waseliminated, I reachedouttoBrittandaskedif she wasinterestedin collaborating onsomething forpeoplewith memoryloss,” Kinney says.
ThepaircreatedMemory Keepersin2020,apracticeoffering CSTvirtuallyduetopandemic restrictions.Initially,theyrelied onreferralsfromtheirAlzheimer’s AssociationandWashUnetworks, butwordspreadastheprogram’s popularitygrew.Memory
Keepersnowoffersgroupand individualCST,caregiversupport programming,andasubscriptionbased“enhancedCST”program usedbymemorycareprofessionals inSt.Louis,Ohio,Delawareand Michigan.“Ourdreamisthat somedaytheprogramwillbe availablethroughoutthecountry,” Kinneysays.
LuekendescribesCSTasa combinationofthemosteffective componentsofseveraltypes ofnon-medicalmodalitiesfor peoplewithdementia.CSThas beenshownto improvecognition, qualityoflife,mood,behaviorand communication.Kinneynotesthat somestudieshaveshownitcan equalthebenefitsofmedicationfor
thosewithearlydementia.
“CherylandIhavealotof experiencewithearly-stage [dementia]programs,”Lueken says,notingthatshealsodrew onherbackgroundinMontessori educationtoenhancetheMemory Keepersprogram.
Thetwice-monthlycaregivers supportgroup,facilitatedby Lueken,helpspeopledealwith thelossandgriefofseeinga lovedoneslowlyslipawayinto dementia.Italsoofferspractical adviceonplanningforlaterstages ofdementia,includinglegaland financialconcerns.Yetformany,the peersupportisthemostimportant aspect.“Thecaregiversreallyfind alotofsupportandsolaceinjust havingsomeonetotalktowho understands,”Luekensays.
BothLuekenandKinneymeet withpeoplewithdementiatogether withtheircarepartnerstodiscuss andcreatestrategiesforchanging communicationandlifestyle needs,such asbyupdating calendarsandusingelectronic reminderstohelpthepersonstay asindependentaspossible
“Becausewe’redealingwitha progressivedisease,[CSTis]not goingtostoptheprogression,but itcanhelpslowit,”Kinneysays. “Weconductedthesameresearch withourownclientsusingthesame standardizedassessmenttools[as researcherswhodevelopedCST], andwefoundsimilarresults.… We’vehadsomepeopleinour programforthreeormoreyears, andwethinkithelpsthemstayat home.”AlthoughMemoryKeepers wascreated forthoselivingwith earlydementia, Lueken and Kinney believe theprogram would alsobenefitseniorswho wantto keeptheirmemoryandthinking skillssharp.
Kinneyemphasizesthe importanceofhelpingpeople withdementiastaysociallyactive tomaintainmentalandphysical health.“Weknowthatpeople withdementiatendtowithdraw
becausetheydon’tfeelcomfortable inagroupsetting,theycan’t driveanymore,ortheydon’tfeel confidenthavingconversations,” shesays.“Soparticipatingina programlikeMemoryKeepers providesconfidence,andtheyfeel likethey’rewithotherpeoplegoing throughasimilarsituationandthat helpsthemfeelsupported.”
MemoryKeeperswillhosta communityprogramWednesday,May 21,called“MindMatters,”followed byaneight-weekart-themedMemory Keepersprogramforolderadultswho areconcernedaboutmemorylossand wanttostaycognitivelyfit. Formoreinformation,visit memorykeepers.org.
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