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DINNER & A SHOW This week, Maplewood’s Toasty Subs – which comes from the husband-and-wife team of Alex and Lily Liu and which serves hand-rolled sushi in addition to its namesake sandwiches – pings the dining radar of writer/photographer Mabel Suen.

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EDITOR ‌READING IS A POWERFUL THING. IT CAN EDUCATE YOU. IT CAN evoke emotions you’ve never felt. It can take you on adventures to faraway places from the comfort of your home and immerse you in new experiences, if only for a moment. It can broaden your imagination and expand your understanding of the world. If you are a bibliophile, then you will certainly love the first annual BookFest St. Louis by Left Bank Books, as previewed by LN copy editor Bryan A. Hollerbach in this week’s Arts & Culture feature. Starting on p. 72, Hollerbach details the events and inspiration behind this “bibliomaniacal bonanza,” which hits the streets of the Central West End in late September. We hope you enjoy reading about the many guest speakers, meet-and-greets and more that is booked for the festival. Also in this week’s edition, LN contributing writer Connie Mitchell shares the story of Historic Floor are the flooring techniques shared in this story intriguing – floors made out of wine barrels, for instance – but also the high-quality and historic flooring pictured in the story is truly stunning. All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town Congrats to the St. Louis Chapter of the

Congratulations to Benjamin Bauer, a

American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)

Kirkwood High School student, for earning

for receiving the 2017 Barbara Manspeaker AAZK

Eagle Rank and being presented with the Eagle

Chapter of the Year award at the annual AAZK

Court of Honor Award. As part of his Eagle Scout

National Conference in Washington, D.C. The St.

Leadership Project, Bauer designed a flagpole

Louis Chapter was recognized for “its leadership in

installation project at the Jefferson Barracks

advancing the animal care profession, dedication

AT&T Museum in Jefferson Barracks County

to the association and for promoting conservation

Park in St. Louis County.

to the general public.” Among the AAZK members are animal care professionals, employees, docents and volunteers at Endangered Wolf Center, Grant’s Farm, Saint Louis Zoo and World Bird Sanctuary.

A huge shoutout to members of the Monarch Fire Protection District for sending a crew of rescue technicians to the Houston area. Those deployed specialize in swift water and flood victim rescue and will assist with a rescue and relief effort related to Hurricane Harvey.

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unnyhill, Inc. has an important message: Live life limitless. The organization’s varied programs address the needs of many in a way that allows individuals with disabilities to feel life is not limited. “We take on people of all abilities,” Vicky James, the president and CEO, says. “Our youngest client is 4, and our oldest is 80. Sunnyhill provides programs for all.” One way it caters to the community is through its camp at Sunnyhill Adventures, where even the wheelchair-bound can experience alpine climbing and more. “The measure of success we use to evaluate the camp is based on the campers’ interest and on the success of the individual,” Rob Darroch, director of Sunnyhill Adventures, says. “We are providing a service to future leaders.” Sgt. Bob Parr of the Missouri State Highway Patrol furthers Sunnyhill’s mission by giving kids a unique opportunity to consider law enforcement as a career. “The Missouri State Highway Patrol Youth Academy Program is for high school youth,” he says. “The 5-day residential program models the state highway patrol training academy.” triston Welch swings from the zipline Inspired by similar initiatives, Parr and another trooper launched the program this past year with several intentions. “The goals of the program are career exploration; breaking down barriers between local youth and law enforcement; showing that police officers are people, who have families too; and letting troopers learn from the kids by seeing things through their eyes, especially in the current climate of law enforcement,” he shares. “We asked the kids, [after they graduated the program,] if they found they [possessed] any new strengths,” Parr adds. “A lot were surprised by their discipline and ability to lead the group. They also answered ‘how not to give up’ and ‘performing over personal expectations.’ They really pushed themselves.” Sunnyhill also looks out for people with disabilities as they age by offering residential programs that promote independence, as well as accessibility to

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recreation and education. “We offer innovative support, as well as an opportunity to enjoy our camp,” James states. “We have a multipurpose building for more adventures and want to share the camp with anybody, from other nonprofits to family reunions and corporate picnics.” Community support is key to encouraging the Sunnyhill philosophy. “Without people’s support, we can’t do anything,” Darroch says. From taking On-theRoad Adventures to offering a venue for the community, much as it teaches its participants, Sunnyhill never stops pursuing a life with endless opportunities for everyone.

Sunnyhill, Inc., 11140 S. Towne Square, Suite 100, St. Louis, 314-845-3900; Sunnyhill Adventures, 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer, 636-274-9044, sunnyhillinc.org pictured above: Vicky James, Jeff Wehmhoefer, triston Welch, Keyon eversgerd, Sergeant robert parr, Waiel turner, molly love, lucas mraz, Donny mitchell and Sergeant brad haggett. pictured right: Keyon eversgerd & triston Welch enjoy the victory of conquering the Alpine towers 50 foot climb.

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6 Brighton Way, Unit 4D l NEW LISTING Clayton $999,000 l OPEN 9/17, 1-3 PM

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53 Westmoreland Place CWE $1,249,000

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Please join us for a great night Dinner, music, auction and awards

October 12th

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Beneﬁting Research, Education, and Community Programs of Lifelong Vision Foundation Honorees

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LANDSCAPE

FEATURE: HISTORIC FLOOR CO.

PHOTO BY KAFFCORP MEDIA, ST. LOUIS

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This brick home sits magnificently on 1.32 acres. Entering the wood floor foyer with crown molding from the covered front porch you will immediately begin to feel “this is it”. The updated granite counter top kitchen and breakfast room with wood floors, 42” custom white cabinets, inlaid back splash, stainless steel appliances, custom lighting, and shutters. The master bedroom and bath are a must see and the finished lower level will be impossible to match.

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By Nancy Robinson ‌Cosmetic tones for both home and fashion are in vogue. Use these delightful shades of pink to render your world a bit rosier.

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York Wallcoverings’ Kaleidoscope pattern offers a soothing pattern and color scheme. It makes a fine counterpoint to a hard-edged, high-tech world. (reinekedecorating.com)

Muranti Furniture’s Andesine armchair is swathed in a lush velvet upholstery. Painted and exposed legs complete the contemporary look. (muranti.com)

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LANDSCAPE

Emerald Ash Borer Assails St. Louis

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fter a busy season of birthdays, anniversaries, travel and the eclipse, it was a treat to slow down and enjoy the late-summer sunshine falling on the valley below my West County garden. When a woodpecker started rapping on a nearby dead tree, though, I noticed how many trees had died in the forest. As a result, I searched the hillside with field glasses, counting nearly a dozen newly dead trees. Numerous bunches of brown leaves in the canopy drew my attention, but they probably resulted from cicada damage. As the cause of death, I suspected something else entirely: the emerald ash borer (EAB). Mid-September includes two special dates. More specifically, next Friday, Sept. 22, the autumnal equinox, marks the formal end of summer; coming as it does every year, it officially signals the changing of the seasons. The other, earlier date, Thursday, Sept. 14, marked the anniversary (the second) of the EAB’s arrival in St. Louis County. The latter serves as a reminder to check the health of our trees, especially our ashes, for the distinctive signs of EAB. Two important tips for managing EAB in your garden follow. First, identify your trees. Do so carefully, before leaves start falling. Ash trees have divided leaves borne in opposite pairs on the stems and furrowed gray bark with a narrow diamond pattern. Usually amounting to fewer than one in seven of the trees in natural woods, ashes may be much more abundantly planted in parks and suburbs. Selected for their beautiful fall colors and ease of cultivation, all our ash trees may succumb to EAB over the next few years without the application of pesticides on individual trees. Second, investigate decline. Crown dieback first indicates that something’s amiss. Check trees now to see if any ashes have lost their leaves early. Bark splitting occurs where larval beetles have destroyed too much of the soft inner bark for the tree to function properly. The outer bark dries and cracks open, sometimes revealing S-shaped tunnels beneath. Woodpeckers attack infested trees, often leaving rows of holes in the bark. Abnormal crowded clumps of shoots may form on the main trunks or branches. The most telling diagnostic signs, however, are D-shaped exit holes where the adult EABs have emerged. Robbie Doerhoff, forest entomologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, recommends the Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners (free at on.mo.gov/2wGT3vs) for an excellent decision chart for evaluating ash management options. Also, the University of Missouri Extension offers additional details on EAB history, diagnosis and treatment on its website. Several common pesticides have shown good results in preventing EAB attacks or helping mildly affected trees to recover. Treatments cost substantially less than professional tree removal – but pesticidal

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

chemicals may harm other plants growing nearby. The trick involves identifying the elm trees at risk, deciding how to manage them and treating them early every year to keep them alive.

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Absolutely Floored By Connie Mitchell | Photos by Kaffcorp Media, St. Louis

Hand-Scraped Walnut

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St. Louis-based Historic Floor Co. aims to re-create the floors America was built on with distinguished and historically accurate finishes.

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teve Lauer was burned out. In the late 1990s, he had just finished a two-year work assignment, opening a new office for a technology company, which involved frequent coast-to-coast travel. “Having three kids and a wife and never being home was a bad combination,” Lauer says. “I was looking for a way to be home, coach Little League, go out to the movies on a school night – that sort of thing.” Around the same time, Lauer and his wife began designing and building a new home near Wildwood with a nod to Lauer’s passion for history and historical buildings. The Lauers wanted historically accurate finishes for their Federal revival/farmhouse-style home and were inspired by floors they had admired during a vacation visit to Drayton Hall, a historic 18th-century estate in South Carolina. “Our project was originally managed by a dear friend of mine who was on the board of Missouri Historic Preservation at the time,” Lauer says. “He was an absolute expert with details in period-style homes, with numerous projects under his belt, including many of the homes in the village at the Daniel Boone home in St. Charles County. After our home was complete, we knew we had something that could be a full-time job and keep me home and off the road.” In 2001, Historic Floor Co. became Lauer’s ticket out of corporate America. “I guess you could say the rest is history, literally,” he jokes. What was originally a business based only in wide-plank pine flooring expanded to include red and white oak, maple, fir, cherry, walnut, hickory, antique, salvaged and newly harvested plank-style wood flooring. Today, a significant part of the business ships nationwide. The original concept of specializing in wide-plank flooring differentiated Historic Floor Co. from other flooring businesses when it opened. However, that wasn’t the driving force behind the company’s original focus. Lauer says that he and his partner were simply mimicking “the floors America was built on,” noting that early American builders laid wide wood planks over floor joists because that was what they had available to work with at the time. “Our original goals were always to simply mimic period-specific flooring, whether it was from the colonial period, French country, English cottage, Southwest style, etc.,” Lauer says. “It just so happened that all of those floors from all of those periods were wide plank. Today, however, we have it all, although the large majority of what we sell tends to be 5 inches and wider.” While transforming the look of a room, Lauer also notes the durability of historic wood flooring and adds that the company’s white oak, red oak, walnut and hickory come from Mark Twain National Forest in southeast Missouri. In fact, Lauer even made floors for one custom job from repurposed wine barrels. “It was utilized for a wine cellar for a custom home in Ladue,” he says. “However, that project inspired me to create our Wine Barrel White Oak brand, which is made from the same white oak used for making wine barrels here in Missouri. We buy from the same loggers that wine barrels are made from. “All of the wire-brushing, hand-scraping, sanding and staining is done right here,” he adds. “Everything is built and managed to be in accordance with [what] the National Wood Floor Association requires in their compliance guidelines. We are super strict about the products we produce and distribute.” Customers who work with Lauer meet by appointment in his second-floor office above Straub’s at Clayton and Mason roads to choose the type of wood, grain, color, surface treatment and sheen, creating a completely customized look. Many bring photos of floors that have caught their eye from online sources. Once installed, the floor is easy to care for, requiring only occasional mopping with hot water. “Some salvaged and reclaimed woods have that natural patina look that cannot be replicated exactly. However, the industry has come a long way to make newly harvested materials look like they’re aged,” Lauer says. “That’s our primary business because we want to offer things that fit into people’s budget. We incorporate mostly new materials into our products to mimic old-world looks. This keeps things at a reasonable price point.” Whether a customer wants to spend $4 or $14 per square foot, Lauer says Historic Floor Co. lends a home a look and feel as distinctive as the people living in it.

Distressed Sugar pine plank

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Fall in lovE With onE oF thESE GorGEouS hoMES

2017 Brook Hill Lane Chesterfield, $780,000 Elegant brick 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 1/2 baths Exceptional design features. Updated throughout.

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Updated kitchen, master bath, wood flooring, carpeting, sunroom & finished LL.

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111 Grand Meridien Forest Wildwood, $2,100,000

Exquisite Cross-built custom 1.5 story home with over 9000 sq. ft. of living space enhanced by superb craftsmanship and architectural finishes..

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Prestige built 1.5 story over 6000 sf of living, premium .82 acre level fenced yard with lake view!

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69 York Drive Brentwood, $895,000

Beautiful updated 2 story, 4 bedroom, 3 full 2 half bath home in York Village. Wonderful family home.

15072 Country Ridge Drive Chesterfield, $435,000 Lovely 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on great lot in Rockwood schools. Updated kitchen & baths.

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309 Wardenburg Farms Road Wildwood, $3,295,000 Spectacular Custom Built 1 1/2 Story! Private Three Acres-Saltwater Pool, Spa, Sauna. Seven Fireplaces, Four Car Garage.

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Amini’s is a family-owned venture, with the nation’s largest selection of made-in-America home décor and outdoor furnishing products. With an expanded section of home furnishings and lighting, Amini’s is able to offer one of the largest selections in home décor. To learn more, call 636-537-9200 or visit aminis.com. LadueNews.com | September 15, 2017 35

Home Beautiful: Feature Story

Fine-Tuned

to Meet Customer Needs By Robyn Dexter | Photo courtesy of amini’s

mini’s in Chesterfield recently opened an expanded home furnishings and lighting section of the store – making it a top-tier shopping experience for the St. Louis region. The family-owned store has been offering an expansive selection of home décor and outdoor furnishings for decades. With more than 40 years of experience in styling homes, Amini’s has built a strong reputation for selling only the best products in home furnishings. Whether looking for a stylish, yet cozy, sectional or a stunning statement light fixture, Amini’s is sure to have something – regardless of taste or budget. Beth Rzonca, interior designer and merchandiser, says the store has an extensive product base in terms of sectionals, as well as bedroom and dining furnishings – many of which are available in a variety of finishes and fabrics, Rzonca adds.

Amini’s prides itself on this variety of styles to reflect any taste, lifestyle or design, making your home as unique as yourself. “Our variety and price points are what we pride ourselves on,” she says. The extended home furnishings and lighting area has been warmly received by the St. Louis area. Rzonca says whenever the store gets new products in, it does a strong campaign to introduce them. “We’re getting new customers in all the time,” she says. “We’re getting a great response and have been fine-tuning everything to meet customer and client needs. We’re very excited about that.” Rzonca says Amini’s is considered a leader in the market because of its huge selection. “We buy things from all over the world – everything from artwork to custom furniture,” she says. “We are one of the leaders in the industry for home furnishings, and our lighting department is unbeatable.”

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Amini’s has promotions going on throughout the fall season. Rzonca says it’s the strongest season for the store, so its knowledgeable staff will be working tirelessly to bring the best shopping experience to customers. “We have specialists in all of our areas to help customers find what they need at a price point they can afford,” she says. Amini’s has four locations throughout the Midwest, including stores in Oklahoma and Kansas, and customers can always get the best prices with a price-match guarantee. Whether a customer is looking to outfit his or her game room or simply find a new area rug, Amini’s is the perfect one-stop shop. Amini’s, 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636-537-9200, aminis.com

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One hot mess is what I promised them. These Wisconsin homeowners were almost finished building their new home. They were thinking of holding off on putting money into the mudroom. I told them it was a bad idea. “One hot mess” is exactly what I promised them if they didn’t house the activity the space daily hosted. And I’m so glad they trusted me! I was able to help them create functional storage and charming details in this high traffic space on a limited budget. Now this space easily welcomes muddy boots, backpacks, umbrellas and North Face parkas.

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13700 Clayton Road | TOWN AND COUNTRY

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TwisT on VINTAGE FASHION By Brittany nay | Photos courtesy of mestiza new York and White honey

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alessandra Perez-rubio and louisa rechter

A MODERN

Mestiza New York from St. Louis’ Louisa Rechter debuts Philippines-inspired fashion here.

icture this: glamorous women in gilded caftan dresses enjoying poolside cocktails amid a Philippine sunset. That vintage image from the 1960s in the Philippines inspired Mestiza New York’s fashion line, debuting this month at Neiman Marcus in Plaza Frontenac. Mestiza New York, co-founded by St. Louis native Louisa Rechter and native Filipino Alessandra Perez-Rubio, offers highfashion dresses, jumpsuits and evening gowns showcasing stunning architectural silhouettes and surprising ornate details, from bejeweled embellishments to ivory tassels, all on layers of handwoven silk cocoon fabric from the Philippines. Rechter will appear Sept. 21 at Plaza Frontenac’s Neiman Marcus to introduce the brand’s new fall line, which is a nod to the co-founders’ roots in the Philippines, as Perez-Rubio’s family is from the capital of Manila, and Rechter’s mother was born in the Midwest but grew up in the country’s Cebu province. “Mestiza means a woman of mixed ancestry,” Rechter says, noting that the business name celebrates the pair’s shared Philippine-American heritage. Rechter and Perez-Rubio met while both were attending Washington University in St. Louis from 2005 to 2009 and quickly bonded over their shared heritage and love for fashion. But it wasn’t until 2013 that they began working together. Their paths crossed again in New York City, where they both had moved after college. “We were commiserating over the fact that many of our friends had these black-tie weddings coming up, and we both had nothing to wear,” Rechter recalls. “All the gowns we loved were $5,000 or more, or there were [replica] designer gowns of questionable quality.” When the pair realized this need was going unfilled on the market, it was a lightbulb moment, Rechter says, and Perez-Rubio asked her if she wanted to work together to start a business offering unique, quality and accessible dresses. “[Perez-Rubio] showed me some of her design sketches, and I loved them, so we started conceptualizing our brand,” Rechter says. “After our [day] jobs, we would meet in [New York City’s] Garment District, where we found a company to manufacture our first samples.” By 2015, the fashionable duo officially launched Mestiza New York, a two-woman show: Rechter serves as CEO and tackles business operations,

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while Perez-Rubio serves as creative director and handles creative design. The brand has released three collections, with its latest, fall line coming to the local Neiman Marcus for the first time. The line features the signature best-selling Shimmy Shimmy Tassel Dress that “put the brand on the map,” Rechter says. Also among the collection are a matador, metallic-thread-embroidered, Philippinesinspired terno-sleeve midi shift dress and a Maria Luisa beaded yolk dress with a chunky embellishment at the neckline, modeled after a couture gown that Perez-Rubio inherited from her grandmother, who was a wellknown philanthropist and fashionista in the Philippines. And exclusive to Neiman Marcus is the brand’s flamingo strappy bell dress, showcasing red silk twill and beaded and feathered flamingos at the waistline. The line also includes looks that can take women from day to night, such as a crisscross strappy runway jumpsuit with wide legs and a beaded eaglewing embellishment at the bust. “You can put a blazer over it and wear it to the office or doll it up for a wedding or date night,” Rechter says. Many pieces in the collection, including the popular Shimmy Shimmy Tassel Dress, are made of silk cocoon fabric handwoven by the Habi Philippine Textile Council, a group of female textile weavers in the Philippines. Women congregate to handweave under open-air huts, and each tribe has its own aesthetic, Rechter explains. “We want to give back to the women who so much inspire the brand,” she notes. “By supporting them, we’re giving them a steady paycheck and preserving a centuries-old craft.” Mestiza New York has caught the eye of supermodels and celebrities, from Chrissy Teigen to Ashley Graham, and award-winning actresses, from Kate Walsh to America Ferrera. Rechter says it’s a “serious pinch-me moment” each time a star struts down the red carpet or appears in the pages of Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar wearing one of the brand’s creations. “I’m blown away by it,” she says. And much still looms on the horizon for the fashion house. Its spring 2018 line is set to hit stores in February. “I’m so happy working in the fashion industry,” Rechter says. “There have been highs and lows, but it’s so much fun to see your accomplishments, and nothing compares to all the care and support we’ve been getting for our brand. It’s a dream come true.” Mestiza New York, 646-600-5896, mestizanewyork.com

What: Mestiza New York’s co-founder and St. Louis native Louisa Rechter will debut the brand’s fall line. When: Thu., Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a fashion presentation at 6:15 p.m. Where: Neiman Marcus, 100 Plaza Frontenac, St. Louis Details: A portion of event proceeds will benefit Dogwood Farm Sanctuary, a Troy, Missouri-based nonprofit providing permanent living solutions for animals in need. information: 314-567-9811, neimanmarcus.com/stores

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THE BIG DAY: Feature Story

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rom a little girl or boy’s dream to the big day, a wedding can be one of life’s most treasured experiences. Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis plucks that childhood dream out of each bride or groom’s head and brings it to life in spectacular fashion. From big and small, rustic chic to the height of glamour, it all comes down to listening to your dreams. There are many ways to customize the event space, Sarah Johnson, director of sales and marketing, says. “We can add a cocktail lounge in the back of the room or add tables with fun treats for attendees. We find ways to reshape the room you’re in to fit the type of event you wish to have.” She and her experienced team add inventive flair to each event, helping to shape a couple’s idea into reality. “We stay on the cutting edge of trends in the wedding industry,” Sarah Johnson notes. “We take a consultative approach to really bring out what’s special to each couple.” Deedy Johnson, event coordinator, works directly with the bride and groom to understand their big picture. “One couple wanted a different way to serve snacks, so we created a doughnut wall,” she explains. “A lot of people love the Cardinals theme, so we’ve done sliders and fries, and we even have a hot dog stand. We do whatever

we can to achieve a couple’s vision.” The venue itself appeals to guests who want to experience St. Louis. “There are a million things to do in Clayton,” Deedy Johnson shares. “We’re within walking distance of 50 different restaurants, and a minute away from Shaw Park and other parks, which are the perfect places for photo opportunities. We are located a block and a half away from the Metro, so out-of-town guests don’t have to drive downtown to all the St. Louis destinations they’ll want to check out, like City Museum and the Arch.” From beginning to end, she and her team take care of the details, so couples can spend more time celebrating with loved ones. “We take care of everything on the hotel end, so mom and dad or aunts and uncles don’t have to,” Deedy Johnson promises. “Anything we can do upfront, from putting out the guestbook at the beginning to taking care of the hotel room for later that night.” The Sheraton does whatever is possible to make weddings out of the things from which dreams are constructed, so that each couple can focus on their happily ever after. Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis, 7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, 314-863-0400, sheratonclaytonhotel.com

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neuroscience at the University of Missouri – St. Louis and works at Community Psychological Service. Amanda is a staff writer at Ladue News. The couple wed on Sept. 24, 2010, at Les Bourgeois Winery in Rocheport, Missouri. To celebrate turning 30, they recently traveled to New Orleans, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon (shown), Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend and Kanab, Utah.

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ay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” A lot of us know that famous line from the 1939 cinematic classic The Wizard of Oz, and we know that in the Emerald City, “that man” was the Wizard himself. At The Fabulous Fox Theatre, the man behind the curtain is president and CEO Jack Feivou. “I absolutely feel like we are putting magic in front of the guests every day, and my goal is that every time somebody comes to see a show, it made them feel different than when they arrived,” Feivou says. Feivou gives most of the credit to the dozens of people behind the curtain who make the magic happen onstage. He started at the theater in January 2016, but from the first time he walked into the Grand Boulevard marvel, he knew it would make the perfect place for him to work his behind-the-scenes sleight of hand. “This place still awes you when you walk in,” Feivou says. “You are in this unbelievable, beautiful theatrical palace, and I would say it’s equal to any of the great opera houses in Europe. The care that is given to this place by the people is amazing.” Feivou takes me on a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater, through dressing rooms and backstage hallways whose walls have been signed by some of the titans of show business who have performed here. He points out the autographs of Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis and Liberace, just to name a few of the greats who have penned their names on the walls. We then literally take a peek behind the curtain at a stage that, when empty, looks cavernous. A big part of the stage is actually an elevator that leads to the theater’s catacombs and allows scenes to disappear like magic. The entire orchestra pit and the historic Wurlitzer organ are also on elevators. I can almost see legendary organist Stan Kann rising through the stage floor playing “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Then Feivou takes me to the theater’s upper reaches and the rafters, where we look down on its famous chandelier. We’re on catwalks behind the gilded façades of elephants and winged creatures that circle the rings above the seats. I imagine this is where you could find a phantom or maybe even the Wizard looking for ways to keep audiences amazed and mystified. But up here is also where Feivou recognizes the immensity of the job. “There’s pinch-yourself moments in both ways – the ‘Holy crap, I’m responsible for all this,’ and then the ‘Holy crap, I’m responsible for all this!’ ” he says with boyish surprise. Every time he walks around the theater, Feivou notices something he hadn’t seen before. “You see lions here and elephants there and snakes here,” he says. “The designers of the building had a plan. Even in the carpeting throughout the building, the elephants’ trunks are all pointed toward the stage, no matter where it is. Who thinks of that?” Those not-so-subtle details always amaze him. Feivou started his career behind the curtains in “legitimate” theater as a technical director and stage manager, and he eventually ran the Boston Ballet, but he came to The Fabulous Fox from Walt Disney World in Florida, where he was in charge of all entertainment and stage productions – and 800 cast members. It was a job that required a lot of focused coordination on a huge scale, and he’s trying to bring more of that to The Fabulous Fox and what he calls the “total guest experience.” Since he arrived in St. Louis, the number of season ticket holders (or subscribers) has gone up dramatically. A big part of that success is because The Fabulous Fox landed the touring company of the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, which plays

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You are in this unbelievable, beautiful theatrical palace, and I would say it’s equal to any of the great opera houses in Europe. - JACK FEIVOU here next April. Feivou says it’s a great chance to get new theatergoers in the door but also presents a big challenge. “Hamilton is such an amazing theatrical experience,” he reflects. “In one year, we went from about 20,000 to 32,000 subscribers. Our goal now is to keep them all wanting to come back the year after Hamilton.” To keep them coming, he’ll try to conjure a lot more of his magic tricks, but the difference between this “wizard” and most magicians is that Feivou says he doesn’t mind when the audience sees how the magic works. “Most people just see the actors, and they know they rehearsed, but they have no idea what goes on behind the scenes that makes it all happen,” he says. “Once you tell people how you do the trick, they are even more amazed!” But please – pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

Paul Brown is a longtime journalist on radio, on television and in print as a reporter, an anchor, a talk show host and a columnist. He’s also a media and public relations consultant with Paul Brown Media.

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TOMORROW’S MEDICINE, TODAY: Athletic aches and pains — when to seek orthopedic care Joint, bone, tendon and muscle pain associated with sports and exercise are common, and it can be confusing to know when the pain warrants a trip to the doctor for evaluation. In general, it’s a good idea to have pain evaluated if it persists beyond a couple of days. Problems like tendonitis are easier to treat when they are caught early, whereas trying to play or exercise through the pain with tendonitis can result in more degeneration of the tendon over the long-run. Exercising through pain also typically leads to favoring the side without pain, which can lead to additional injury. There are unique causes of pain during sports in children, including irritation of growth centers in the bone. In kids, pain from bone-growth centers is actually more common than tendonitis. If a child is experiencing pain right over a bone during an activity, they should be evaluated by a medical provider. At Washington University Orthopedics, we have experience and expert knowledge evaluating athletes of all ages and athletic ability. We are happy to evaluate athletic injuries in our walk-in Orthopedic Injury Clinic, now in two locations with expanded hours. For information on the Orthopedic Injury Clinic in both West County and South County, visit ortho.wustl.edu/injuryclinic.

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hen a loved one is having emotional struggles, family and close friends will do anything they can to help. For many situations, a caring conversation is all one needs to place things in perspective. For other adolescents with more serious, ongoing concerns, professional counseling, visits with a psychiatrist or residential treatment may be the correct course of action. Determining the intensity of a teen’s distress forms the first step when deciding the appropriate level of assistance. It’s normal to feel overly depressed after a difficult breakup or angry because of a bad grade. Sometimes, life gets disrupted, and one temporarily reacts in an emotional manner; empathetic support is all that’s needed. Other adolescents may feel ongoing depression or anxiety. These types of mood issues come from a chemical imbalance in the brain that’s further influenced by one’s personality traits. With professional assistance as well as understanding family

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members, these students can productively manage their day-to-day needs, do well in school and have an engaging social life. There is, however, a small group with severe mental health concerns such as bipolar disorder, personality disorders or substance addiction who disrupt not only their own lives but also the lives of those around them. These kids feel acute distress and often rationalize, deny and make excuses for their bad behavior. It’s a truly caring parent who understands when circumstances are out of control. Oftentimes, both the troubled individual and his or her family members have visited multiple doctors and seen a variety of therapists. No matter the reason, nothing seems to help. Unfortunately, in these situations, it may be time to consider an intensive outpatient program or residential treatment facility. Many parents often avoid or deny a child’s acute distress or feel as if they’re bad caregivers when a child suffers from extreme emotional issues. In reality,

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many situational and biological factors beyond Mom and Dad’s control contribute to a child’s downward spiral into severe mental illness. Reach out to a knowledgeable professional to determine the level of intensity your child is experiencing and what type of assistance is needed. Don’t wait for your child to “hit bottom.” If you think your son or daughter needs professional help – he or she probably does! Debilitating mental health issues can result in harm to oneself and to others. Psychological and medical issues are, in many ways, the same. The earlier a problem can be identified and treated, the better chance one has to successfully recover.

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

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TEST DRIVE: 2017 ALFA ROMEO

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Will the Third Time Be the Charm? OUR TEST DRIvE ENTHUSIAST RUNS THROUgH THE FULL ALFA ROMEO LINEUP TO gAUgE IF THE STORIED ITALIAN BRAND DESERvES OUR DOLLARS AND ATTENTION.

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riving the latest and greatest from around the world, I’m used to hearing, “What is that?” Typically I’m met with nodding approval and possibly a follow-up conversation, but when the answer was “an Alfa Romeo,” I had to wonder if I was speaking Latin, because every time, I received blank stares. I get it – Alfa Romeo hasn’t been sold in North America, really, since 1995. Forget the 50 8cs the company sold in 2008 and 2009, so rare and exorbitantly priced were they that the vehicles might as well have never existed. And even when Alfas were being sold here in the ’80s and ’90s, they had received such a (welldeserved) reputation for unreliability that only the most masochistic buyers dared consider ownership. No doubt, Alfa Romeo is facing an uphill battle in the hypercompetitive U.S. market. Younger buyers have never heard of the brand, while older buyers remember the vehicles as four-wheeled time bombs. Even among my group of well-heeled automotiveenthusiast friends, discussions about the Alfa I was driving always began with an obligatory “Who the heck is Alfa Romeo?” preface. But the truth is that Alfa Romeo is as storied a brand as any, founded in 1910 in Milan, Italy. Enzo Ferrari, founder of you-know-what, was even an Alfa Romeo employee and motor sports manager before

spinning off his own marque. So why has Alfa failed to grab a foothold in the U.S. market? As it’s completely open to debate, I’ll just state my opinion – historically poor distribution channels and unreliable (albeit quite soulful) product offerings. Now that Alfa is a part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, at least the first issue has been resolved. Any other questions can be answered only with time behind the wheel, and thanks to the eager staff at Jim Butler Alfa Romeo at 3050 S. Hanley Rd., I was able to do just that.

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Being the first car Alfa chose to introduce to the U.S. market in 2014, the 4C, I feel, is very important to drive, as it speaks to where the soul of Alfa Romeo lies. One could make the argument it’s not important to drive because it’s sold in such low numbers, around 50 a month, but I believe that’s the wrong case to make when trying to evaluate just what Alfa is as a company today. When the 4C was first introduced, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit instant love for it. In concept, it’s almost as if the designers and engineers chose their course after a mind-meld with yours truly. An extremely lightweight, ultrarigid-chassis, rear-engine, two-seat, no-compromise sports car with looks that cause nonstop rubbernecking from traffic-light passersby. The idea of what would

happen if a Mazda MX-5 and a Lamborghini spent a weekend snowed in at a cozy bed-and-breakfast with too many bottles of wine is one I can get behind. And if the 4C didn’t exist, I likely wouldn’t have been as eager to drive the full Alfa line. So what’s it like to drive the 4C? First off, there’s no preconception of practicality. Getting in and out of the carbon-fiber-tub chassis with deep door sills is nothing like any car you’ve likely ever driven. Imagine driving your bathtub. There’s no glove box, in fact, no area in the passenger compartment to store anything. My wallet and phone went in the larger of the two cup holders, the smaller of which would be a tight squeeze for a Red Bull can. There’s no center console armrest, rear visibility is a challenge and the lack of power steering gives you an excuse to skip arm day at the gym. But if you’re a driver, one always searching for that perma-grin experience behind the wheel, all these compromises are ones easily accepted, assuming the experience delivers. And boy, does the 4C deliver! I hate having a word-count limit when trying to describe the experience of something like the 4C, as I could lay out pages of superlatives. This is a car that reminds me of everything I love about driving: The communication between driver and machine blurs the line between when one ends and the other begins. The aforementioned lack of

PRICe AS TeSTeD: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti AWD: $55,095

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TEST DRivE: 2017 Alfa Romeo Full Lineup steering was a bold decision but one deserving of a standing ovation. As I said to a 16-year-old car-obsessed friend, “You’re growing up in an era where all cars have a boring, dead-steering feel, so you probably wonder why we old fuddy-duddies talk about steering feel at all.” Well, the 4C reminds us why it’s so important. In short, it’s perfection. The 4C isn’t about numbers, even though it posts impressive ones: 0 to 60 in four seconds, a quarter mile at 12.8 and more than 1 G of road holding on the skidpad. No, the 4C is all about the intangibles, feel and emotion. And if you’re one of the rare breed of drivers who put those intangibles above all else, there’s literally nothing else available in the U.S. market that can give them to you in the same way.

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If the 4C represents Alfa’s passion, the Giulia represents the company’s understanding of what people want. As great a place as I think the world would

be if all cars were rip-snorting thrill rides, I’m the outlier. For most, practicality must come first. And Alfa took its time with the all-new Giulia platform, knowing full well the company’s ultimate success or failure hangs in the balance. I drove two models of Giulia. Think of it as a competitor to the BMW 3 series, with most models sold being the lower-powered version. The base Giulia and the Giulia Ti both have the same engine, and there’s very little difference between the two other than trim packages. In Giulia-land, the entry level is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 280 horsepower and 306 foot-pound of torque. That’s a lot of grunt for a small and efficient (33 mpg) engine. Combined with the Giulia’s extensive implementation of weight savings, under 3,500 pounds in even the most option-laden trim, this base engine gives a snappy 0 to 60 of 5.1 seconds. That’s impressive, but even more is how smoothly power is delivered. There’s none of the on-off feeling many small turbo fours give, just a linear delivery. My opinion is this is the best turbo

four-cylinder on the market today. But where the Giulia in base and Ti trim stands above the sports sedan market is in its soul. Steering is precise and direct, and the chassis feels eager to respond. It changes direction like a cat on carpet and communicates to the driver while doing so. It’s a wonderful addition to the market landscape of familyhaulers and draws stark contrast to the flaws of cars like the BMW 330i and Audi A4, where the steering is lifeless and disconnected, and the suspension conveys no feeling to the driver. When for the same price you can get the same practicality and economy, just with a big heaping of fun on top, it seems the choice would be easy. In the Giulia line, it’s the Quadrifoglio that has been receiving all the praise from the motoring press, just as the M3 does for the BMW 3 series line. For decades, other manufacturers have been aiming to topple the M3 from its perch as king of sports sedans, and while some have come close, all have ultimately fallen short. I’ll save the suspense: It’s time to crown Giulia

PRICES AS TESTED: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD: $47,585 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: $77,195

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Quadrifoglio as reigning supreme. Under the Quadrifoglio’s carbon-fiber hood is a Ferrari-built 2.9-liter V-6 sporting a pair of IHI turbochargers, making 505 horsepower and 440 foot-pound of torque. Gobs of power combined with a lightweight platform do just what you think they would; the car rips off numbers like 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds and a quarter mile in just 11.8. The Quadrifoglio employs a whole host of other go-fast trickery, as well, active aerodynamics, an electronic torque-vectoring rear differential, carbon brakes and a race mode that allows maximum turbo-boost pressure of an insane 35 psi. Numbers and specs never tell the story of how a car is to actually drive, however, and it’s here the Quadrifoglio shines. Daily driving is comfortable and composed, but as a driver turns up the wick, it responds with eagerness. Even the seemingly most ridiculous requests are answered without drama: The harder you push, the lighter and more responsive it feels. With all that power and only two wheels putting it down, there’s certainly plenty of electronic trickery

to thank, but it happens without the driver ever being aware. This has to be as close to a Ferrari sedan as you can buy today.

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Just as the Giulia line is Alfa’s future, so is the Stelvio. After all, they’re very much the same car underneath. But as buyers move more and more toward SUVs, the importance of the Stelvio cannot be understated. And since they share the same underpinnings, logic serves that the Giulia’s excellence will be on display here, as well, and it is. Whatever differences you would expect if a car grew larger and taller to become an SUV, those changes are very much what you’d find here. The Stelvio is a bit softer, has a smidge more body roll and is just an inkling less involving to drive than the Giulia. That’s to say, it’s still very good, good enough to easily be the most driverinvolving SUV at its price point. I could go on and on (and on) about just how far out of the park Alfa has crushed it with its new lineup. Want a rational four-door sedan? Go buy a Giulia. How

about rational and rewarding? Sign the paper for a Quadrifoglio. Need a weekend perma-smile endorphin release? The 4C has you covered. The Stelvio is the best option for a couple of kids and a pile of soccer gear. And soon shipping will be a Stelvio Quadrifoglio, in case you’re always late to soccer practice. I’m going to make a prediction: I know it’s asinine to judge a car’s potential reliability based on its reputation from 30 years ago, but those worries do linger. My prediction is that if Alfa Romeo’s lineup bears out even class-average reliability, you’ll start seeing its trademark triangular grille everywhere. In fact, if that happens, I predict Alfa Romeo will be the fastestgrowing brand in the U.S. for the next five years. Incredibly, just like that, Alfa Romeo has become the new high benchmark. To learn more about Alfa Romeo’s new lineup, visit alfaromeousa.com. LOANERS FROM: Jim Butler Maserati/Alfa Romeo, jimbutlermaserati.com

PRICE AS TESTED: Alfa Romeo 4C: $67,022

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We’ve all seen the ads from the retirement communities that extoll the virtues of senior living. Sonja Nelson-Stough and her husband, Larry Stough, visit these places several times a month. They think they’re nice. But Sonja and Larry aren’t there because they want to move in. They come to perform for the residents. Sonja plays the hammered dulcimer, with Larry accompanying her on guitar. Sharing their love of music is something they do in their spare time. But it’s not the only thing. After retiring as a bank trust officer in 2008, Sonja started taking tap and ballroom dance lessons. She has danced competitively for 10 years. In her spare time, she plays golf.

By the way, she’ll turn 77 next year. Larry, meanwhile, isn’t twiddling his thumbs. Just last year, he rode his motorcycle on Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. He’s an amateur photographer who enjoys tennis, golf and scuba. Neither one takes bone density, blood pressure or any other kind of medication.

How do they do it? “It’s easy,” says Sonja. “For the past decade, we’ve begun each week together at 20 Minutes to Fitness.” “This unique, once-a-week, 20-minute workout fuels all our other activities,” says Larry. “It’s safe. It’s medically based. It keeps us young, fit and strong.” “We could not do the things we do without the strength building we get from 20 Minutes to Fitness,” Sonja adds. “It helps us build and maintain a strong core.” In other words, it helps fend off all those things that are leading their peers into retirement community living. There’s one other thing you should know about Sonja: she hates exercising. “We have tried other exercise programs, gyms and classes, and I will not stick with them,” Sonja admits. “I dreaded going.” 20 Minutes to Fitness, she says, is different. “I do my 20 Minutes once a week, and I’m done,” she says. “So this is it for me. Best of all, it works! I saw results in the beginning, and I’m still seeing results today.” If you think you are too old, too out-of-shape or have too many health issues for 20 Minutes to Fitness, think again. Even when Sonja and Larry had casts on their legs, they never missed a session. 20 Minutes to Fitness’ trainers – which include physical therapists and other pros – tailor every workout to your needs and capabilities. Sonja’s friends tell her they wish they had her stamina, balance, flexibility, positive attitude and energy. All she’ll say is, “It’s great to be strong and do the things I love to do. I can honestly say 20 Minutes to Fitness has made the difference.”

As for those retirement homes: they’re a nice place to visit. Larry and Sonja just never hope to live there.

More about Sonja and Larry:

Sonja served as 2013 Ms. Missouri Senior America, competing in the national pageant in New Jersey. Next year she and her husband, Larry, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They have trained together at 20 Minutes to Fitness since 2007.

For more information on 20 Minutes to Fitness, call its studios in Clayton (314-863-7836), Chesterfield (636-536-1504), or Sarasota or Tampa, Fla., or visit www.20minutestofitness.com.

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espite its name, Toasty Subs serves more than just sandwiches – much more. The casual restaurant, which debuted in Maplewood in June, offers not only its namesake on freshly baked bread but also sushi (believe it or not), salads, soups, bubble tea and smoothies. The 2,500-square-foot establishment features counter service, 50 seats inside and additional patio seating. Toasty Subs comes from Alex and Lily Liu. The Chinese husband-and-wife duo immigrated to the United States approximately 20 years ago and has since gained plenty of experience preparing the food they serve today. More specifically, the couple previously owned a local franchise of a national sandwich chain,

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and Lily Liu also owned and operated her own St. Louis area-based catering company, Sushi Kitchen. Initially, the Lius intended to open Toasty Subs as a sandwich-only shop a few years ago. Over time, though, they decided to include Lily Liu’s hand-rolled sushi on the menu, as well. The idea of adding bubble tea – to round out a unique, diverse menu – came from the couple’s daughter. “Everything here is made fresh to order,” Alex Liu says. “We’re family-owned, and that’s the backbone of our business. We truly care about the customers and think of quality first.” From the menu, patrons can choose among sandwiches that include turkey, chicken, beef, veggie options and more. All are available on either white or

By Mabel Suen wheat Fazio’s Bakery bread. One of the most popular items, an Italian combo, comes with pepperoni, salami, capocollo, ham, provolone, black olives, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and red-wine vinaigrette. Additional selections include a create-your-own option, a meatball sub and a tuna sub with tuna salad, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo. Broccoli cheddar soup, tomato soup, chicken Caesar salad and a house salad are also available, as well as chips for a classic meal combination. Alternatively, customers can opt for sushi. The sushi list includes a dozen different rolls made to order, such as a crunchy roll with white tuna, avocado, French-fried onions, eel sauce, masago and spicy mayo; a tiger roll with imitation crabmeat and eel, topped

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with avocado, eel, masago and spicy mayo; and a tempura-fried Philly roll with salmon, cream cheese and sesame seeds. Whether customers enjoy a sushi roll, a signature soup or a sandwich from Toasty Subs, all of its dishes sound like decadent delights before an investigation into The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time from The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. To sate a late-summer thirst, finally, Toasty Subs offers fountain drinks, bottled drinks, canned jasmine tea, fruity slushes, bubble tea (as noted), flavored tea and smoothies. Bubble tea flavors include jasmine, chocolate, strawberry, coffee, Thai and mocha.

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‌ tory: Christopher is alarmed to find a neighbor’s S dog, Wellington, impaled with a gardening tool in her backyard. Also, even though he loved Wellington, the 15-year-old is accused of slaying the dog. Christopher insists he’s not guilty, but he won’t look Mrs. Shears, the neighbor, in the eye. Direct eye contact is something he can’t do; nor does he allow people to touch him, which leads to a confrontation when he strikes a police officer who has grabbed him. Christopher determines to solve the mystery of Wellington’s death, following the deductive reasoning of his hero, Sherlock Holmes. (The drama takes its title from a phrase in “The Adventure of Silver Blaze,” one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes mysteries.) This forces Christopher out of his comfort zone, which consists of the home he shares with his father, Ed, and his specialneeds school in Swindon, some 80 miles from London. Ed and Christopher have lived alone since Christopher’s mother, Judy, died of a heart attack a few years earlier. Eventually, Christopher uncovers a number of secrets with his sleuthing skills – secrets that may complicate his goal of taking his A-level tests several years early. That goal is something that Siobhan, his teacher and mentor at the Swindon special school, knows is of utmost importance to Christopher. Even she, though, may not realize just how vital those tests are to her prized student. Highlights: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis drops the curtain on its 51st season with the nation’s first regional theater production of this Tony Awardwinning Best Play by Simon Stephens. Thanks to the guidance and insight of director/choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rep audiences can see firsthand a dazzling and intellectually stimulating interpretation of this complex, moody masterpiece, accentuated by Nick LaMedica’s arresting performance in the lead role. Other Info: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has a legion of faithful followers who read the original novel by Mark Haddon, which differs somewhat from the play written by Stephens. Stephens’ play won the Olivier Award for Best New Play in London’s West End in 2013 and the Tony Award for Best Play in 2015. In Stephens’ adaptation, Christopher’s firsthand narrative about his quest to solve Wellington’s death is enacted as a play-within-aplay, with Siobhan reading Christopher’s journal while other teachers at Christopher’s school play parts. Although The Rep secured the rights to this play, it could not obtain permission to use the original design concept. Therefore, Dodge and her designers, including scenic designer Narelle Sissons, lighting designer Matthew Richards, sound designer David Bullard and costume designer Leon Wiebers, have created their

own imaginative and stylized method for conveying the complexities of Christopher’s mind and psyche. It’s revealing how Dodge’s moves, and Bullard’s background sound, are jarring and cacophonous in the first act, becoming more structured and melodious in the second as Christopher continues his quest for truth. Dodge expertly employs her entire cast of supporting players to engage in ritualized movements which surround or invade Christopher’s territory. LaMedica anchors the presentation with an affecting, thoroughly convincing portrayal of Christopher, highlighted by poignant scenes when he is reached as effectively as possible with the touch of fingertips. He conveys the central character’s intensity and fierce focus while revealing the lad’s need for contact, even if it comes only from his pet rat, Toby. Amy Blackman does wonderful work as Christopher’s haunted mother, Judy, and Jimmy Kieffer manages to show both the goodness and violent frustrations of his father, Ed. Kathleen Wise shrewdly shows the cool persuasion of Siobhan in her practical answers to Christopher’s queries, as well as in her narration. Especially worthy of note is Sissons’ amazing set design, which is filled on a towering background with mathematical equations, formulas and series of numbers (all of which inhabit Christopher’s brilliant mind). The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time might conjure memories of Rain Man, A Beautiful Mind or Deanna Jent’s moving drama, Falling. That’s flattering company for this invigorating and poignant portrayal of a singular young man who functions differently but, as Haddon says, “sees things of overpowering beauty to which many of us will remain forever blind.”

Company: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Venue: Browning Mainstage, Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road Dates: Through October 1 (except Mondays) Tickets: $18.50 to $89; contact 314-968-4925 or repstl.org Rating: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | September 15, 2017 69

Around Town

By Alecia Humphreys

Fri., Sept. 15, to Sun., Sept. 17

From Thai barbecue pork mac ’n’ cheese to pumpkin swirl cheesecake, there’s sure to be a culinary delight for anyone at the 13th annual TASTE OF ST. LOUIS. Called “the ultimate food experience,” the gustatory gala allows attendees to enjoy more than 30 diverse eateries, peruse booth after booth, sway to live entertainment and more. Times vary per day. Chesterfield Amphitheater. tastestl.com.

Fri., Sept. 15, to Sun., Sept. 17

Fiddlers, folklore and fun? Oh, my! Gather ’round for Kirkwood’s three-day event, the GREENTREE FESTIVAL. Fun for all ages – kiddos can enjoy inflatables or accompany their parents to listen to fiddlers, watch re-enactors and more. Plus, adults can indulge in the wine garden while enjoying live entertainment. Times and schedules vary per day. kirkwoodmo.org.

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Sat., Sept. 16

Get jazzed up for the 17th annual OLD WEBSTER JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL. Attendees of all ages can enjoy original music, delicious food and some of the area’s most diversified shopping. Plus, street entertainers amuse spectators with juggling, balloons, face painting and more! Noon to 11 p.m. oldwebsterjazzfest.com.

Sat., Sept. 16

Come celebrate what makes South Grand and its surrounding community unique at the fourth annual SOUTH GRAND FALL FEST. Shop till you drop at more than 40 retail booths, or get crafty on Wyoming Street, where hands-on DIY activities are led by experts like Artscope, Central Print, Craft Alliance and Tower Grove East EAGLE Prep Academy. Plus, who can pass up larger-than-life classics like gigantic Jenga, Connect Four, jumbo tic-tac-toe, live entertainment and more? 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. southgrand.org.

Sat., Sept. 16

Let’s see you walk the walk at the annual WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S event. After registering inside Scottrade Center, participants can complete a 1- or 3-mile walk while learning about Alzheimer’s, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association. The walk route features such entertainment as a bubble bus and performances by Gentlemen of Vision, St. Louis Gatekeepers and Joia. 8 a.m. registration. alz.org/walk.

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Join Left Bank Books in welcoming St. Louis children’s author MARY WISSINGER for a celebrity story time. Wissinger – author of the three-part series comprising Women in Biology, Women in Chemistry and Women in Physics – “tells the stories of the female scientists who blazed a trail of scientific discovery.” This event is free and open to the public, but proof of book purchase from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line. 10:30 a.m. left-bank.com.

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lthough one of our most wearisome bromides cautions against judging a book by its cover, the number and variety of metaphoric covers involved in a literary festival soon making its debut here should boggle area bibliophiles’ minds. With the exception of two antecedent events, BookFest St. Louis, the festival in question, runs from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 23, at various venues in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood – and, almost dizzyingly, involves nearly four dozen authors of local, regional or national renown. “The Central West End has such a rich literary legacy and is also home to so many creative individuals contributing to the contemporary arts through writing, art and music today,” says Kate Haher, who serves as executive director of the CWE North Community Improvement District, which is sponsoring the event with the city’s revered Left Bank Books and the Left Bank Books Foundation. “BookFest St. Louis speaks to the neighborhood’s history and charm and provides an opportunity for many to come explore the CWE,” she says. “We’re excited to provide a backdrop for what we hope will become a signature arts-and-culture event for our city.” The predominantly free public festival mostly takes place near the neighborhood’s famed Writer’s Corner at McPherson and Euclid avenues, where busts of St. Louis literary lions Kate Chopin, T.S. Eliot and Tennessee Williams (to be joined at some point by William S. Burroughs) eye the streetscape. The event boasts a roster literally ranging from A (Sherman Alexie) to Z (Kat Zhang). You read that right. Sherman Alexie, the acclaimed Native American – who shot to prominence two decades ago with The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and who has since won multiple awards, explored multiple genres and graced the lists of multiple major publishers – will deliver the festival’s keynote address and otherwise bolster the bibliomaniacal bonanza. Left Bank’s website sketches the parameters of that bonanza, which includes not only “[f]amily-friendly programming for children and middle readers” but also “panels highlighting the best of contemporary literary fiction, mystery, poetry, memoir, science fiction, young adult fiction and history.” The website adds that attendees can “purchase books, listen to live music and visit booths hosted by other St. Louis arts and literary institutions.” In particular, the festival features an impressive science fiction contingent. More specifically, Charlie Jane Anders, one member of that contingent, just won the 2017 Nebula Award, arguably the field’s highest honor, for her novel All the Birds in the Sky, and St. Louisan Ann Leckie previously landed that laurel and several more for her 2013 novelistic debut, Ancillary Justice. The festival similarly concludes with a burst of verse-related verve, as a dozen poets celebrate the centennial of Eliot’s Prufrock and Other Observations (commemorated in the June 16 Ladue News) and related works. “We wanted to produce an event that is unique to the area, celebrates the neighborhood’s literary history and has the ability to grow over time,” Haher says regarding the festival’s conception. “With the help and expertise from the team at Left Bank Books, the vision for the festival came together and has taken on a much bigger and more national scope. Certainly, we always hoped to be able to bring in authors of keynote Sherman Alexie’s caliber, but [Left Bank staffers’] tireless efforts really helped turn that dream into a BookFest St. Louis reality.” Haher adds that planning for the festival started early last year and perforce accelerated early this year – with certain felicities still to be formalized. “Readers can look forward to details about the vendors planned for our festival zone,” she teases, “plus an exciting announcement about a long-awaited public art installation, coming to our website soon.” Haher also touches on the potential logistical complexities of organizing a festival involving so many authors. “With any new event, you want to make sure you explore ideas and opportunities as they come while also staying committed to your core vision,” she says. “We want to grow the book festival in a thoughtful way so that it is an event people can look forward to for years to come.” When asked which feature of the festival she personally most anticipates, Haher

waffles a bit before replying: “That’s a hard question to answer – the schedule for this event is packed with so many great panels and individual events. The team at Left Bank Books has put together some really interesting author events, including a special high tea at Mary Ann’s Tea Room with best-selling mystery author Amy Stewart. “Stewart will discuss and sign copies of her newest book, Miss Kopp’s Midnight Confessions … I think this just sounds like such a fun event, for book clubs, for mothers and daughters, for anyone who loves historical fiction and/or lighthearted detective novels.” In sum, figuratively speaking, for bibliophiles throughout the area, the inaugural BookFest St. Louis promises to be a page-turner beyond compare. BookFest St. Louis, bookfeststl.com

BookFest St. Louis Schedule

The schedule for the first BookFest St. Louis follows in brief, with more details and updates available on the festival’s website.

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6 to 8:30 p.m. | Reception: Mary Engelbreit From the Archives St. Louis Public Library – Schlafly Branch

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7 to 9 p.m. | An Evening With Sherman Alexie (ticketed keynote address, limited seating) | The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries

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SERVICES

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

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Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Solid tuckpointing & spotpointing with color match. Chimney repair & rebuilds, brick repair, stone & brick patio repairs, walk repairs, stone foundation work. BBB Torch Award Recipient, Super Service Award '05-'16. Free Estimates 314-645-1387

Shy Construction, LLC For all your construction needs... when craftsmanship counts. Tuckpointing. BBB A+ and on Facebook Jason 314-581-1844 shybrick@gmail.com

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