Chesterfield March 2016

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HEALING THROUGH ART: STEVE BAUM’S “A B ART” CREATIONS HOT SPOT WITH LIVE MUSIC: SATCHMO’S BAR & GRILL ARTS UNLEASHED INC: VARIED ART EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES

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Lifestyle Letter

The Art of Understanding

MARCH 2016 publisher

Denise Sundvold | DSundvold@LifestylePubs.com

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rtist, Paul Klee, said, “Art does not reproduce what we see…it makes us see.” The arts are interpretations of life.

Art tells stories. Art can open our eyes to allow us to gain new understandings about people, places and situations--and even our own feelings.

Art, in one form or another, is all around us, all of the time.

Art is about expression of ideas; it is visual or auditory communication of stories, thoughts and dreams—victories and tragedies. All of us can benefit from art; whether we are involved in creating art or simply enjoying it, art has stories to tell and we all can be part of those adventures.

Our “Arts” issue is dedicated to giving you an inside look at some of those stories and inspiring you to explore the arts by trying something new. Whether you decide to be on the creative side of the arts or the appreciative side (or a combination of both) is up to you.

Perhaps you will gather a group of friends and visit the St. Louis Art Museum; the original building was built for the 1904 World’s Fair but there is always something new to experience. Maybe you will take an art class at Arts Unleashed Inc. or attend a Broadway quality musical put on by STAGES? Could it be that you will be compelled to call Artist Steve Baum, who will come visit your organization (free of charge), share his art and deliver an inspirational talk?

When creating art or viewing/experiencing art forms, “One eye sees and the other eye feels,” said Klee. Art evokes emotion. Art enriches. Art inspires. I encourage you to support our local art organizations. Art is a fantastical part of life that is unique to the human experience and can lead to greater enjoyment and understanding of the world around us.

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ON THE COVER Steve Baum experienced a horrific tragedy that inspired his creation of “A B Art” pieces. The featured piece is titled,

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“Bugged” and is a depiction of what it feels like to be full of raw emotion, desperately needing to “vent” and escape but presenting to the world as “happy”--on the outside. Read more about Steve Baum’s healing journey through art and view a few more of his creations on page 26.

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March 2016

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hot Spot

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Times Past

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Sold Properties

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 Hot Spot: Satchmo's Bar & Grill

Enjoy a sports bar atmosphere, gourmet food,

hand-crafted cocktails and live music.

20 Arts Unleashed Inc.

Discover varied art experiences for ALL ages.

26 Healing Through Art

Journey with Chesterfield native, Steve Baum; tragic loss

inspired “A B Art.”

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AROUND TOWN

“Being in business since 1894, Dau serves St. Louis with only the best furniture and Stickley is the best of the best. We have been a proud Stickley dealer for over 25 years and we are very excited to have Mike share his fresh perspective on the History of Stickley Furniture with our St. Louis community,” said Ryan Dau of Dau Furniture in St Louis.

This will be an evening to remember for all of the furniture and antique enthusiasts and history buffs, in the St. Louis Missouri metro area.

CHESTERFIELD LIFESTYLE READER HAPPY HOUR AT SATCHMO’S BAR & GRILL Attention, Readers! Chesterfield Lifestyle will be hosting a complimentary Happy Hour at Satchmo’s Bar & Grill on Tuesday, March 29th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. For best chances to receive an invitation for you and one guest, email DSundvold@LifestylePubs.com with subject line “Satchmo’s Happy Hour.”

DAU FURNITURE TO HOST STICKLEY’S CORPORATE HISTORIAN Mike Danial, Stickley Furniture’s corporate historian will be making a rare appearance at Dau Furniture in St. Louis on March 31st from 6 to 9pm -- presentation starts at 7pm.

Attendees will enjoy a unique insider’s look into one of America’s most legendary furniture companies as Mike Danial shares images,

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and visitors to the museum. He’ll be bringing it all alive in this special

Date: Wednesday, March 9

presentation; guests will hear the history of one of America’s oldest

Time: 5:30pm

furniture brands along with tips on caring and preserving furniture.

Price: $20 per person

“So rarely does a historian venture out and leave the walls of

Reservations: Suggested

the building they oversee and care for,” said, Dana Dean, Territory

Glazer’s Tim Greco will lead a class and winetasting featuring some of

Manager for New York based L & JG Stickley, “I am so pleased to

the biggest names in domestic wine making. Taste six white and red wines

have Mike coming to visit our St. Louis Stickley enthusiasts and the

from Nickel & Nickel, Ridge, Duckhorn and more with Balaban’s appetizers.

family at Dau Furniture. I have had the privilege of walking through

the Stickley Museum and Factory in Fayetteville, New York with Mike

Seghesio Wine Dinner

on several occasions. He has wonderful stories and insight on the

Date: Sunday, March 13

history of Stickley, one of the oldest and most unique, American fur-

Time: 6:30pm

niture manufacturers remaining in the United States today.

Price: $110 per person plus tax and gratuity

The Stickley Museum in Fayetteville, New York is located in the site

Reservations: Required

of the original L&JG Stickley factory, and was officially opened in 2007.

Best known for Zinfandels, since 1895 the Seghesio family created a

Since this time the facility has attracted enthusiasts from across the

full portfolio of outstanding wines. The first Zinfandel vineyard in Sonoma

USA, Canada, France, Germany and England. Upon arriving and tour-

County’s Alexander Valley, Seghesio Family Vineyards produces award-win-

ing the Stickley Museum guests will find antiques dating back over

ning wines that honor the history of Sonoma and the Seghesio family. Join

200 years, as many of the items on display were originally owned by

Balaban’s as these wonderful wines pair with a carefully selected menu.

Leopold Stickley. L&JG Stickley Company is over 110 years old and has been widely known for manufacturing Arts & Crafts Mission style

The World of Blended Wines

furniture, including the historical 220 Prairie settle and 406 Morris chair.

Date: Wednesday, March 16

What makes this event with Mike Danial so special and rare is

Time: 5:30pm

the simple fact that Dau’s guests will get the opportunity to ask

Price: $20 per person

questions of someone that has been with Stickley in many facets

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over the years. Mike’s take on the history of this furniture manufacturing legend is truly unique.

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Around Town

(CON TI N U ED)

Meet the Maker-La Casella Date: Wednesday, March 23 Time: 5:30pm

SUPPORT DOGS, INC. ANNOUNCES ‘A FETCHING AFFAIR’ GALA Support Dogs, Inc. will host its annual gala on Saturday, April 16, at

Price: $20 per person

6pm, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. The party will benefit the non-

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profit organization with funds going toward providing highly-skilled

The wine maker of Italy’s La Casella will present his wines and

service dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely trained

provide a presentation as guests enjoy a tasting and appetizers.

therapy teams in the community, offering dignity, hope, and independence to those the organization serves.

Caymus Family of Wines

Although Support Dogs has hosted an annual gala for many years,

Date: Wednesday, March 30

the 2016 event will feature a name change and an enhanced, exciting

Time: 5:30pm

itinerary. The evening will kick off by providing guests with a delightful

Price: $20 per person

opportunity to enjoy multiple food stations, set up to provide a diverse

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range of culinary treats. Each station will feature hors d’oeuvres and

Caymus recently celebrated 40 years of wine making in Napa val-

signature drinks.

ley. While Caymus only produces Cabernet under the Caymus name, the family makes a full line of wines. Come taste, learn and enjoy.

While guests mingle, they will be encouraged to browse a limited selection of silent auction items and view amazing demonstrations from the organization’s trained dogs. At 8pm, guests will be asked to take their

Open House Tasting-Staff Picks

seats for a presentation and traditional auction that will include: naming

Date: Thursday, March 31

rights for a litter of puppies, Cardinal’s suite tickets and more.

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Price: Complimentary Reservations: Required Join Balaban’s for a special tasting as the staff gathers together some of their favorite wines.

This year, the gala’s honorary co-chairs are longtime Support Dogs volunteers, donors and supporters, Dr. Todd and Mrs. Kathy Howard.

“My husband and I are thrilled to be supporters of the organization and to be the Honorary Chairs of ‘A Fetching Affair,’” said Howard. “It is almost indescribable to see a Support Dog, Inc. trained therapy dog

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Support Dogs, Inc. “The funds raised at the gala are vital in ensuring

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at their service. Each client will have a designated team including

The ticket price for the party is $150 or $1,500 for a table of ten, while

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MONTHLY MYSTERY PICTURE: WHAT IS IT? Each month a Mystery Picture will be included at the end of Around Town. The Mystery Picture is a photo of something in Chesterfield; the picture may depict a close-up view or be taken from a unique vantage point. The answer to “What is it?” will be included in the next month’s issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle, along with a new Mystery Picture to solve. Readers are encouraged to submit one guess per month to LMullen@LifestylePubs.com. The first readers to submit an email, correctly identifying the subject of the Mystery Picture, will be given the opportunity to have their name included in the next month’s issue. Chesterfield is home to many hidden treasures, and we want to encourage you to always be exploring and discovering new things around town!

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Hot Spot

Satchmo’s Bar & Grill LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! ARTICLE ROBERT ALLEN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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earing the name, “Satchmo’s,” evokes thoughts of rich, velvety bass vocals, a silky jazz trumpet, New Orleans, Southern cuisine and a “Let the Good Times Roll” attitude. Within our burg of Chesterfield, owners Ben Brown and Shane Mahoney have put it all together to create an atmosphere that caters to all senses. Welcome to Satchmo’s Bar and Grill.

With decades ­­ of experience in the food, beverage and hospitality industry, Ben and Shane have fulfilled a desire to blend their many experiences in food, mixology and entertainment together in the form of a neighborhood restaurant that provides a valued dining experience, food and drink specials, and live music.

"One of my favorite aspects of running a restaurant, is the interactions you are able to have with the community. One thing I never expected is how much this restaurant can become a part of peoples lives and the relationships we would build with them. One night I met a couple that came in to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Turns out they met at Satchmo's 10 years prior and we were able to seat them at the exact spot they met 10 years ago. I always love hearing stories like that because it really makes you feel a part of something," says Co-Owner Ben Brown.

Providing a match for the vibrant and diverse demographics of Chesterfield is no easy feat for a restaurant, but Satchmo’s pulls it off. Watch your favorite sporting event in the sports bar area while enjoying their many selections of draft beers and libations, or savor the pre-prohibition bar mixed cocktails -- where the drinks are made with fresh juices and served over a sphere of ice. With drinks like the “Dark and Stormy”, “Maple Old Fashion” and the “Fallgarita” you will taste the passion they have for a great mixed drink.

The menu has been put together for the regular customer who comes in for a casual bite or for that special occasion, anniversary or evening entertainment destination. The heart and soul of the menu are their Burgers-- voted top Burger in West County in ’14-- made with quality beef or the unique “chicken” burgers, consisting of pulled chicken seared in a cast iron skillet. Dinner entrees range from steak, 14

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N'awlins Jumbalaya

a seafood catch of the day, Shepherd’s Pie and Fish and Chips.

They have recently added some creole and southern influences to the menu in the form of in the form of Jambalaya, Shrimp & Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes.

"We've always taken pride in the truly unique food, cocktails, and atmosphere that we offer our guests. We designed our menu with creativity in mind, and we crafted menu items that you can't just go down the street and get somewhere else. This resulted in a largely from-scratch kitchen, using fresh ingredients and locally baked bread in our dishes." says Co-Owner Shane MaHoney.

Recently, we had out of town guests and took in an evening at Satchmo’s. First, kudos to the website, SatchmosGrill.com; reservations are easy to make and they respond quickly confirming the time. This evening the live music was a quality backdrop to a fun filled night. We started with various appetizers; most intriguing were the Pig Wings and the Fried Green Tomatoes. The Pig Wings are “fall off the bone” braised pork shanks and their firecracker sauce was terrific. The Fried Green Tomatoes were perfectly breaded and fried, and paired with the Cajun aioli and tequila avocado vinaigrette over a bed of sautéed spinach makes for a vegetarian delight. One of our more non-adventurous guests tried the potato skins, and they make the sports bar checklist, as we know quality sports bar fare usually has wings, nachos, skins, pizza and a charcuterie board, check, check, check, check, no… what?!? Yes, the charcuterie board is an impressive selection of artisan cheeses, cured meats and flat breads—WOW. Our main courses consisted of the Tavern Burger, Steak Bruschetta, and the creole dishes, Shrimp and Grits and N’awlins Jambalaya. The Shrimp and Grits were cooked to perfect consistency, and mixed with a sauce including andouille sausage gave it a terrific Cajun taste. The jambalaya was plentiful, perfectly spiced, and blended well with the creole theme. The award winning Tavern Burger paired with sweet potato fries is an everyday hit. The Steak Bruschetta was a great entrée, and could be a shared table appetizer. The Steak was perfectly cooked, and covered with fresh basil, grape tomatoes, and melted buffalo mozzarella over Italian bread from Fazio’s Bakery.

Satchmo’s is a great spot tucked in Woodchase Plaza on the north side of Olive, just a half block west of Hwy 141. The sights, sounds, smells and tastes will give you that “laissez le bon temps rouler” feeling…So, visit Satchmo’s and let the good times roll!

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Times Past

s i u o L . t S 4 The 190 World’s Fair

AN EXIBITION OF ART, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY ARTICLE AIMEE PELLET | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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any of us know the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair as the exhibition that brought the ice cream cone and iced tea to the world; it gave those who attended so much more. The purpose of fairs was to bring art and technology to the people, in an age before widespread global travel, television and the internet laid it all at our feet.

The Fair, also known as, “The Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” was originally scheduled to open in 1903. Delays occurred, including making sure the electrification of the event—an astounding feat at the time of the infancy of this technology— would be successful.

For a fifty-cent admission, people could come to see what new technology lay ahead, explore cultures they would likely never experience by travel and see famous works of art firsthand. Ponder for a moment the fact that most residents of small farming communities—and indeed those of larger cities--may have never seen some of the world’s great works of art in living, breathing color. Most media was printed in black and white, with color inserts in newspapers being non-existent and those in books and magazines, which were

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rare, were not identical replicas of great works, but rather reproduced by a colorist for printing.

Architecture for the Fair was an art in its own right. Elaborate buildings began to dot the landscape of what was once “Skinker Swap” (now Forest Park). Different architecture firms and construction companies designed and built separate buildings for every theme of the Fair, including Transportation, Agriculture, Education, Mines and Metallurgy and Fine Arts. Each state choosing to participate also had their own building for displays on what made that state unique at the time.

Interestingly, it was only the Fine Arts building that was designed from inception to remain after the Fair closed.

The other buildings were made with “staff,” a gypsum-based plaster reinforced with straw or horse hair to give it stability and were demolished shortly after the Fair’s closing at the end of the summer.

Although not buildings per se, the Zoo’s birdcage, donated by the Smithsonian Institution, also remains. Many off-site buildings, used for Fair administration, security, hotels and housing, etc. also still

stand on the outskirts of the park, as well as on the campus of Washington University.

Electricity played a major role in the Fair, as it was the first fair to be electrified, and was a new concept for the masses. Imagine knowing the nighttime world around you illuminated only by candlelight, gas lamps or perhaps small-scale electric light. You then attend the 1904 World’s Fair and are blinded by 1,200 acres of buildings, exhibitions and water features lit by 120,000 incandescent lamps. It must have been a breathtaking sight! St. Louisan, Edmund Philibert, who attended the Fair 28 times, recounted in his diary, “As the lights were turned on for the first time the people raised a hearty cheer, for it was a grand sigh indeed.” The Electricity Building, with the aid of Thomas Edison, demonstrated how many steps were involved in producing a lightbulb.

Music permeated the entire fairgrounds. The Fair had its own choral groups and bands and even its own Exhibition Symphony Orchestra! Scott Joplin, famous at the time for his ragtime music, was not only a featured performer at the Fair, but also composed a piece specifically for the event entitled “Cascades,” inspired by the famous waterfalls in front of Festival Hall.

The material culture of the Fair left behind many artifacts. Souvenirs were as prominent and popular at the Fair as they would be today.

Clocks, plates, pocket knives, postcards and more were all available for purchase. The Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion museum in the Lemp District of St. Louis, owned at the time by Alexander DeMenil, who sat on the Fair’s Board of Directors, currently houses one of the world’s largest private collections of Fair memorabilia, boasting over 1,200 items. To visit this collection, please see Demenil.org for details.

The Fair consumed the efforts of the entire St. Louis metropolis at the time. So busy were the citizens of St. Louis in readying their city for the Fair, many private projects were put on hold. My family’s Queen Anne Victorian home on Olive Blvd, in Chesterfield, was under construction in 1904. It was difficult to hire construction workers during that time because most companies were focusing their efforts on the buildings for the Fair. Were it not for a cousin who owned a lumber mill in South St. Louis and provided all of the woodwork, the home’s construction would have had to wait until after the Fair’s busy construction period was finished.

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According to American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 30 percent of adults and up to 40 percent of children suffer from seasonal allergies. If it seems you feel miserable every time the trees bloom, don’t give up. Taking preventive measures and knowing the triggers of symptoms can help those with seasonal allergies find relief.

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For pollen allergy sufferers, try to limit excessive outdoor activities on hot, dry and windy days.

• MASK IT OUTSIDE. When gardening or mowing the lawn, wear gloves, protective glasses and a mask to filter out pollen. You can choose a disposable paper mask or one for tougher allergies, such as one with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter or a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-rated 95 filter mask. You won't worry so much about what you look like wearing added "equipment" when you realize how much better you feel afterward.

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• WIPE OFF PETS. If you have pets that frequent the outdoors, rinse or wipe them off prior to letting them back inside.

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ART UNLEASHED in Chesterfield

Art Experiences for ALL Ages: Students to Seniors ARTICLE MARY SHAPIRO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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hile Art Unleashed Inc. has only been operating since last year, the organization has a long history in Chesterfield.

The non-profit organization -- which relies on tax-deductible donations to support its programs -- offers an array of arts education classes for those of all ages and abilities in a variety of themes and media geared to many interests and skill levels. In addition to pottery, watercolor, acrylic and drawing, new “theme” classes are offered, focusing on specific subjects like landscapes or animals.

Classes are offered in several formats ranging from one-night workshops to eight-week sessions.

The group’s roots go back to the former Chesterfield Arts organization, founded in 1995 to provide arts education through fostering visual, performing and literary arts and placing public art on display throughout the community.

Through 2014, Chesterfield Arts served the community through offering art classes, community projects, performances, literary events and more, as well as offering gallery exhibits for local and regional artists to present their artwork.

In 2014, due to limited resources, Chesterfield Arts couldn’t continue to be involved in all of the events, programming, community projects and art education classes that it had been providing and had to move from the donated space that had been its headquarters. Its 20

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board of directors decided to suspend its operations while it evaluated the organization's mission.

After reorganizing and assessing the future of the organization, the board adopted a revised mission focused solely on arts education for children and adults and rebranded itself with a new name ~ Art Unleashed.

In 2015, the organization moved into their new location at 13379 Olive Blvd. and began offering art classes last June.

Some remnants of the Chesterfield Arts continue.

Jenny Donaldson, the organization’s director of education and a resident of Chesterfield, said that, in 2012, Chesterfield Arts created the Kaleidoscope art program – which continues through Art Unleashed - to provide visual art classes for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“We are dedicated to having an inclusive environment, so these classes offer lower class sizes than normal - such as three students to one teacher – and provide more one-on-one instruction,” Donaldson said.

“These classes are geared to the abilities and interests of students who take part.”

But even standard classes have low student-to-teacher ratios, of one teacher for every 10 to 12 students.

A2Z Selfie Company | Located in Chesterfield Though Art Unleashed is new, it served nearly 200 school age children in summer camps and other programs, last summer.

“In the fall, we shift programming to have after-school classes for children but also adult classes during the day and evening,” Donaldson said. “We also serve people at local retirement centers.”

Many participants come from Chesterfield, with others from Ballwin, elsewhere in West County and even from St. Charles County.

“There aren’t a lot of arts organizations right here,” Donaldson said. “In school, children get maybe an hour a week spent on arts. We feel Chesterfield is a good location to reach people in West County and St. Charles County because people value arts education.”

She’s encouraging parents to sign up children early for upcoming summer camps. Art Unleashed also offers classes geared to homeschooled students.

Registration is open for several new adult one-night workshops such as a “Pressed Platters,” a pottery workshop, coming up on April 28 and May 5.

“Adults are so busy and often have a hard time committing to a six-week class,” Donaldson said.

“The one-night events are kind of a girls’ night out – we even have a lot of moms sign up with their daughters, though they’re not just for girls. People can even bring their own wine.”

Art Unleashed will be one of the local arts organizations providing senior citizen activities, at the end of April, for the Maturity and its Muse festival called “Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement.”

Donaldson said Art Unleashed classes for adults let people easily apply their learning at home.

“For instance, we do classes and workshops on things like arm knitting or felting or even doodling, which they do on their own with no expensive equipment needed,” Donaldson said.

“It’s just a nice, creative release.”

Art Unleashed works with various contracted instructors, and the group is dedicated to pairing the right instructor with the right age group or medium; artwork created often is presented to the public.

“We’ve taken students’ art work several times and hung it at our gallery,” Donaldson said.

“We’re working with the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, near Queeny Park, and have a children’s class called “Artful Animals.” Students’ work will be displayed at the museum, with viewing running from May 1 through July 17. The museum will be hosting a reception for the children’s families.”

Likewise, Marriott SpringHill Suites on Chesterfield Parkway East, in Chesterfield, will be displaying some students’ artwork in March, she said.

“This is a labor of love for me and others involved, like our supportive board of directors who make this happen,” Donaldson said.

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Missouri's Art Organization of the Year ARTICLE MARY SHAPIRO | PHOTOGRAPHY PETER WOCHNIAK

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his year, STAGES St. Louis is launching into its 30th anniversary season with a special

honor -- helping mark it as the region’s foremost not-for-profit company committed to preserving and advancing the art form of musical theater through performances and education; On Feb.

Jack Lane

10, 2016, STAGES received the highest honor an arts organization can receive in Missouri – through the Missouri Arts Council; it was named the “Arts Organization of the Year.” Governor Jay Nixon presented the award in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda in Jefferson City.

STAGES receives about $40,000 annually, in grant funding from the Missouri Arts Council; the organization produces Broadway-quality theater and presents 144 performances, from May through October,

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to nearly 50,000 patrons at its three local facilities.

One of those facilities is the Kent Center for Theatre Arts, the group’s performing arts academy at 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, said STAGES Executive Producer, Jack Lane. He and Artistic Director, Michael Hamilton, founded STAGES St. Louis in 1987. Stages was originally in Kirkwood where performances are still held at the Robert G. Reim Theater at the Kirkwood Community Center.

He said the Kent Center, in Chesterfield, is the region’s only year-round arts school with a comprehensive curriculum run by a professional theater company.

“We originally opened the academy in the old Casa Gallardo restaurant in Chesterfield, 12 years ago; three years ago, we moved into the former Kol Am Congregation building and turned it into our academy,” Lane said. “We have multiple studios, our administrative offices and, in the old congregation space, a rehearsal area for our main stage productions in Kirkwood and for multiple academy classes, We’re doing six academy student productions per

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Cast From Anything Goes A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS

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“Michael Hamilton, born and raised in Kirkwood, and I met in 1982 when he was directing me in New York – where I’m from – when I was acting in a production of West Side Story,” said Lane, who is now also producing shows on Broadway.

“He told me about his plans to go back to Kirkwood and open up a theater company.”

Lane decided to put his performing career on hold to come to St. Louis in 1986 and scope the project out.

“We decided, in 1987, to rent out what is now the Reim Theater, meeting with David White, then head of Kirkwood’s parks and recreSpring Break Camp

ation department – he decided to give us a shot,” Lane recalled.

“We had a $50,000 budget that first year – this year, our budget is

year in that Chesterfield space, using professional quality costumes,

$4.5 million. We were always growing. Our audience doubled after the

lights, sound and sets.”

first year and tripled in our third year. We were, and are now, the only

Some of those productions include James and The Giant Peach, set for April 22 to 24 and Footloose, to run from July 18 to Aug. 5.

Tickets cost from $8 to $12.

mid-size professional musical theater company in the St. Louis area.”

About 60,000 people come to see all of their shows each year, with 5,000 people annually taking part in educational programs, Lane said.

STAGES also offers spring break classes at the academy, in Chesterfield, from March 21 to 25, involving musical theater workshops, acting classes, preschool camp sessions and more, for kids ages 4 to 18, with morning and afternoon sessions. Costs range

“We also do a ton of outreach programs, such as at schools in the Rockwood and Parkway Districts,” Lane said.

STAGES also offers a program called Access the Arts for kids with autism and developmental disabilities.

from $155 for half-day classes to $275 for full-day classes for the

Much of its funding comes from corporations and foundations, as

week, and parents can apply for fellowships to help with the cost.

well as individual contributors (called Backstagers) of annual tax-de-

“We have never turned a kid away,” Lane said.

ductible donations. That’s supplemented by entrance fees – last year

For the last two years, STAGES additionally has put on family shows, as a Theatre for Young Audiences, at 635 Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights – the next production will be Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, set for June 15 to July 3.

alone, STAGES took in $2 million from that.

“Coupling artistic productions and education is very important,” Lane said.

“A production can be lighthearted and fun or make people say it

The 2016 STAGES season at Kirkwood’s Reim theater launches, from

made them think differently. For a child, performing arts education

June 3 to July 3, with the Midwestern premiere of the musical comedy It

can affect every form of study, making them creative and think out-

Shoulda Been You – Lane said STAGES is the first theater company in

side the box. The St. Louis community has been very supportive of us,

the U.S. outside of Broadway to get the rights to that show. Afterward,

because they’ve seen the quality of our work. But we can never rest

The Drowsy Chaperone will be performed July 22 to Aug. 21, and Sister

on our laurels – we have to keep striving for excellence.”

Act will run from Sept. 9 to Oct. 9. Ticket prices run from $20 to $59.

It’s all been a long journey from STAGES’ humble beginnings, Lane said.

For more information, call 636.530.5959 or visit StagesStLouis.org.

For tickets to productions, call 314.821.2407.

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Healing

Can You Find the Hidden A's & B's?

Through Steve Baum's Personal Tragedy Inspired "A B ART" Creations

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n the face of tragedy, the creative process can help recalibrate a mourner’s life. MULLEN | PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN BABB ARTICLE LIBBY

In the face of tragedy, the creative process can help recalibrate a mourner’s life.

Steve Baum grew up in Chesterfield and graduated from Lafayette High

School. He attended Mizzou and studied Business, Exercise Science and Nutrition. Baum is the owner of Iron Tribe Fitness, a highly personalized gym, in Brentwood; the motto of the gym is, “We Change Lives.” Baum has worked to help hundreds of people, in the fitness realm, to "get unstuck” from their unhealthy lifestyles. Now, he is looking to reach thousands of people and help them change their lives for the better—through his art creations and inspirational speeches connected to them.

Steve has a mission to make the world a better place by inspiring others to "get unstuck”--in life--by encouraging them to heal from personal tragedies and emotional wounds, motivating them to dig deeper inside their hearts to find their true purposes in life and challenging them to “give back” through their discovered purposes.

Unthinkable personal tragedy in Steve’s life eventually led to the creation of his colorful, detailed, symbolic art and the calling to free others, from the prisons of their own minds, in order to find their greater purposes. In 2010, Steve’s only child, Austin Baum, drowned in an icy pond, at the tender age of six.

“When I sit down to create a new piece of art, I think, ‘What would make Austin smile?’.” Baum said. “I feel like he is with me when I draw or paint; I feel very connected to him when I draw and it just flows through me.”

Henri Matisse, known for his whimsical abstract art, encouraged others to, “Look at life through the eyes of a child,” when creating art.

Much like Matisse’s art, Baum’s art pieces are playful, humorous and simultaneously thought provoking.

Austin’s initials, letters “A” and “B” are cleverly incorporated into the designs of Steve’s multifaceted drawings. Also created using bold colors, Baum’s paintings are large-scale and more minimalistic in nature. Each drawing and painting is an illustration of different points 26

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Austin Baum

A B Art Studio

experience as well; loss and grief are universal emotions and healing can happen when one feels less alone in their own experience.”

Steve has no “formal” art training—so to speak; following a recommendation from his own therapist-- to explore a creative outlet—as a way to work through his tragic loss, Baum began adding pictures in his journal. By his own admission, his original journal paintings and drawings were very simplistic to the eye. More important than the aesthetic value was the story the images told and the meaning behind them. He uses this illustration to encourage others to try something new in the art realm.

“I actually surprised myself. As I continue to create and draw, my pieces became more and more detailed and the whole process is very peaceful and therapeutic. Don’t underestimate your own abilities; until you are willing to try new things you just don’t know what you are capable of doing,” Baum said.

Though Baum is not yet offering his original pieces for purchase, he is considering having limited artist prints and other items made, featuring select pieces of the A B Art collection and holding sales and auctions with a portion of proceeds for charitable fundraising purposes. Baum is willing to create new original pieces, by commission, for interested art enthusiasts and collectors.

STEVE BAUM

“By sharing my art, my story and my journey—to help and inspire others—somehow, it allows Austin to live on.”

A B Art 314.265.3503 SBFitness@mac.com Memories of Austin Baum

Baum desires to continue sharing his art with others and speaking to groups, of all sizes and ages, inspiring them to overcome life’s tragedies and challenges by finding a greater purpose.

“I consider myself to be a great storyteller; my heart tells a story, my art tells a story…life keeps going…it’s like a train on tracks; I want to help people get on the right set of tracks. No matter what happens in life you can choose to shine and help other people,” Baum said.

Artist, Georges Braque, said, “Art is a wound turned into light.” Baum was the keynote speaker at a Congressional Prayer Breakfast and shared his story. He has been called to continue helping others by sharing his art, light and hope, through his com-

and aspects of Baum’s journey. Hearts, roadways, arrows, swirls and

pelling story; he speaks FREE of charge to schools, organizations,

rays of light are commons themes in his work; each piece having deep

clubs, churches and businesses. Baum’s presentations are tailored

meaning and significance. In honor of his son as his inspiration for

specifically to his audiences, applicable to groups of any size,

creation, Baum’s art collection and studio are both named, “A B Art.”

inspirational and age appropriate.

Artist, Gustav Klimt said, “Art is a line around your thoughts.” The

To book a free speaking engagement, complemented with a dis-

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Emily Newman, a therapist and artist says, “Art has been an avenue of healing emotional wounds. Art making has the ability to move peo-

pieces, arrange a showing or commission Baum to create a new original piece, visit his Facebook page: A B Art.

ple along their journey of grief and loss into a more balanced place

“Austin was a go-getter, a leader. He was very outgoing and gen-

of healing and hope. In the face of tragedy, the creative process can

erous. Austin was so creative; he made up games on the playground

help recalibrate a mourner’s life. People find comfort and emotional

and his many friends would love to play them. He was a very happy

release in the process of creative expression, as well as from the final

kid; so positive and caring, he just beamed. By sharing my art, my

artistic product. To witness work that is generated from a desire to

story and my journey--to help and inspire others--somehow, it allows

heal deep wounds can have the power of transforming the viewer’s

Austin to live on,” said Baum.

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Parting Thoughts

Skipping Away from Adult Coloring Books?

WORDS DENISE SNODELL

While hunting down a birthday gift for a creative friend, an enthusiastic boutique clerk introduced me to coloring books for grown-ups. “People love these,” he told me. “We’ve sold out of quite a few versions!” I thumbed through the few books that were left over and thought, “ NO.” I wondered… how did this happen? Adult coloring books? Did the late Georgia O’Keefe once have a head-on collision with an unstable preschool teacher and we’re just now learning about it?

The concept is great, actually. These books have been trending and seem unstoppable. Imagine pages of intricate, fantastical illustrations tempting you to bring them to life with colored pencils, markers and/or extra sharp crayons. I can understand the soothing “zen” feeling of getting lost in imaginary gardens. We all need to occasionally block out “Grown-Up Land.” A plantar fasciitis flare-up?

Forget it, there’s a baby panda begging to be colored neon. Tax forms and utility bills? No, wait, let’s give the world a flaming tangerine lizard. The escape is alluring.

But. Anything that takes me back to kindergarten craft days, even if it’s tweaked for people who can legally buy vodka, seems far from therapeutic. This might be all me, but I must vent--for the sake of art.

For one thing, if I were to try an adult coloring book, I would skip the rainbow pencils and choose old fashioned crayons. I have a million untouched boxes already jamming closets in my house, thanks to college-age sons who were forever underwhelmed with the kiddie coloring scene. If armed with a 64-pack, I would catch myself mid-mandala, remembering how one can never really sharpen a 34

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Crayola back to its original state of perfect pointiness. A lopsided, blunted carnation pink is the opposite of soothing.

What’s more, crayons smell bad. Can we finally admit this? I’m sniffing a box now, for research purposes. I’m reminded of the desperate times when, as a kitchen rube, I put frozen food items in the oven, but forgot to peel off the “must remove” wrapping. Bingo-that’s the scent! Crayons are just little colorful tubes of melted burrito plastic. Behold the Crayola whiff: a subliminal flashback to the youthful failures of not reading directions, and the reprimands from coloring outside the lines.

And consider the cruel trickery of “red violet.” I’m sure, way back, every one of us experienced the red violet smack down. We thought we were reaching for red. But we put it to paper and—zammo--what could this be? Purple? Red? Rurple? No, it was the tint of a ruined cardinal. A weird fire truck. The overwhelming shade of disappointment.

Maybe I have issues with trying to recapture my “carefree” youth.

But I’m both practical and suspicious. I worry it’s only a matter of time before our grown-up-ness kicks in on this new, “centering” pastime. We’ll soon become competitive about our enchanted forests.

We’ll post our work on our wine refrigerators, or worse, on social media. We’ll judge each other’s lost oceans. Then complaints will roll in about neck strain from looking down too much. There will be endless paper cuts. Lawsuits. Gel pen scams. Give it time. We adults are going to ruin this innocent hobby.

These are agitating thoughts. Maybe I really do need the calming magic of an adult coloring book. If I can find one titled “Empty Rush Hour Highways,” and a box of crayons without red violet, I’ll be totally in.

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