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During this temporary time of social distancing, together we embrace the best parts of human nature – creativity, empathy, resilience.

As a community, we focus on supporting those who hold us together –

our heroes serving willingly on the front line of the pandemic battle.

With respect to Stifel, our commitment lies where it always has –

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on the cover: Just released, The Bowlus Road Chief Endless Highways Edition

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Why Every St. Louisan Should Own One

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The Dream Team

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The Family Jewels

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The Arts Will Show Us the Way

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Georgia Peach

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Russo and Steele Creates a New Division: RS Collector Automobile Services

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The Auto Livery

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Bibliotaph... Black and White

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The Key to Happiness

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Of Note... In Bloom Again

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London Calling

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Gold Standard

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A RosĂŠ by Any Other Name

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Case Studies

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Red, White and Blue

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Paying Tribute to Tradition

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Worth Funding: Investing in Innovation

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Hallie Williams, 2020 senior, was a 12 season athlete during her time at John Burroughs School before her senior varsity lacrosse season was cut short

by Covid 19. Hallie will be attending Vanderbilt University in the Fall and hopes to play club lacrosse.

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Sophisticated Society

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#314Fashion Launch

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Arts United STL

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Virtual COCAchella

Mirowitz Gala in the Clouds

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Rise Up For Heroes

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LEF’s Innovation Celebration

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National Charity League Parade

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Celebrating Seniors

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Things I Love Featuring Ted Wight

From the Publisher

Photo By Lou Bopp Photography

I can’t watch television news any more...although I am glued to it. Between Covid-19 and civil unrest, the bombardment of seemingly contradictory stories on an hour-by-hour basis is not only mind-numbing but also confusing. There is no doubt our lives will be changed by these trying times, and so we are going to make some tweaks to our editorial direction, our features and even our team.

As we went to print on our last issue, our editor Carrie Edelstein informed me of her plans to change her work focus and asked if she could invest more energy on our blog. She has made a great impact on the magazine and cultivated many friendships with architects, designers, the arts, not-for-profits, writers and photographers. For that we are grateful. We think our print issue is more welcome than ever as people are spending more time at home, and we are expanding our digital edition, added back our eblast, and increased the frequency of our social media content. I am jumping in as an interim writer and editor until things get back to normal. I’m excited by this opportunity to get closer to the words which fill our pages and I hope you like my input. If not, please let me know.

If you enjoy reading our magazine, please tell our advertisers that you appreciate their support and most importantly please support them. Without them, this is not possible. While there will be fewer competing magazines after this pandemic passes, there also may be fewer advertisers. So we need to support each other in every way possible.

Following up on last issue’s publisher’s letter and the hope that this pandemic leads to a modern renaissance, we are going to focus more on the arts, creativity and innovation each issue. It has always been my passion, and while we have covered the arts a lot, there is much more we can do. So we are going to do it. Our social pages are different for now as most fundraising events and galas have been cancelled, postponed or being done virtually. We’ll continue to focus on not-for-profits and community events so they get the attention they need, and hopefully you will support them as you have in the past. Life without the arts and live events is clearly less exciting. And we are adding a regular feature called Worth Funding which will look at the start-up community in St. Louis and the many promising companies who are bringing great ideas and investors together to spark the next new economy to help and bolster the ones being challenged at this strange time in history.

As I sit writing this letter at Cortex, I am surrounded by very few people. While Cortex has re-opened, it appears most people are staying home and remaining cautious. Maybe it is the result of photos over Memorial Day weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks of no one socially distancing and the wiser men and women of Cortex leading by example to remain safe. I hope this is the case. Over the weekend, I learned of more restaurateurs declaring bankruptcy, and seeing the impact on the Central West End and many of my other favorite neighborhoods in St. Louis is devastating. I look forward to a more hopeful time. Stay safe and be kind.

Craig M. Kaminer, Publisher craig@slmag.net

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WHY EVERY ST. LOUISAN SHOULD OWN ONE Written By Craig Kaminer

I have never stepped foot in a recreational vehicle (RV), but I am intrigued by how many people are renting them this summer to stay socially distanced with their families, try something new and travel in luxury without getting on planes or staying in hotels. So when I first saw this retro beauty, which is named for the designer, engineer and aircraft builder Hawley Bowlus, it was love at first sight. Not only because of its beauty, but its luxury and connection to St. Louis.

Best known for his role in building the famed aircraft Spirit of St. Louis and training many of the first glider pilots in the world, including Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Bowlus was determined to design and build a lightweight travel trailer that could transport flight crews to remote takeoff locations.

His incredible aerospace acumen led him to build the Bowlus Road Chief, the first aluminum riveted travel trailer, in 1934.

Between 1934 and1936, he built more than 80 Bowlus Road Chiefs. These vehicles made appearances in major motion pictures and were purchased by numerous celebrities. In 1936, Wally Byam borrowed the Bowlus Road Chief design for the Airstream Clipper after working for Hawley as a salesperson. In the short two years that the companies competed before closing, the Bowlus Road Chief outsold the Airstream Clipper 10 to one.

The new Endless Highways Edition, pictured, is a reimagined model of the original Bowlus Road Chief, now produced by a revived company. It’s the top choice for modern adventurers,

nomads and camping enthusiasts. Geneva Long, the founder and CEO, is driven in her design work so that both Bowlus Road Chief models deliver supreme comfort, maximum performance and unmistakable style while staying true to the iconic lines of the original riveted travel trailer.

The Bowlus Road Chief models boast the highest quality of materials along with the greatest attention to detail. Guided by reductive design concepts, true sustainability practices and distinctive artistry, Long has incorporated many innovative features that are industry firsts, including: • The first RV with heated floors and life-work solutions, that include charging stations, a router and wifi amplifier for personal technology, • The first direct-to-consumer model in the RV industry with sales generated completely online, • The creation of the ultra-luxury market for travel trailers, • The first lithium-powered travel trailer with sophisticated power management systems, • The first truly sustainable RV, • The first female-founded RV company.

The Bowlus Road Chief is available in two models: the On The Road Edition starts at $150,000 and the Endless Highways Edition starts at $185,000. Both are towable with a car or SUV. For more information, head to bowlusroadchief.com.

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From the CEO of Stifel

Listen and Act. Our United States Constitution states that all human beings are created equal and that no person will be denied equal protection of the laws. Powerful ideals that we as a nation must do more to advance.

I am horrified by the brutal suffocation of George Floyd, along with the tragic deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and numerous others, which have driven many to immediate action. Yet those deaths are only the most visible, recent incarnations of a much deeper problem that reveals the shocking failure of American society to uphold our most basic principles. In truth, our country has struggled to provide equal opportunity and justice generally for people of different backgrounds, genders, and races and, in particular, for Black Americans.

These recent events, which have too many historical antecedents, require us as Americans on behalf of our nation to take informed action to confront these challenges head on. We must start by listening. However, listening alone does not relieve the obligation to act, and the actions we take will be informed by listening and focusing on progress.

I have long been a proponent of a modified version of the Golden Rule, which is to treat others as they want to be treated. This year, in my annual letter to Stifel shareholders, I wrote: “There should be nothing about anyone’s birth or personal background that limits their ability to contribute and compete at our firm. The benefits of moving toward this ideal will be unquantifiable in the best sense of the word, so I cannot stress enough that diversity does not need to earn its place in our ranks. We need to work, and keep working, to earn its benefits.”

Those words are a worthy principle, but to make progress we must take an honest look at ourselves and recognize that we can do better. We must increase our commitment to accepting diversity in all its forms and to promoting diversity as a priority and a responsibility. In this regard, my firm must – and will – do better.

What can I do? Well, I believe I need to hear from my colleagues at Stifel. As such, drawing from a team of associates who represent the diversity we strive to achieve, I will chair a new group designed to listen and learn from our community. This will not be just another bureaucratic committee, but a process determined to improve Stifel, with reporting and accountability. I will personally be involved and look forward to learning.

What plan and objectives will this group have? To answer that question here and now would be to contradict my commitment to listen. This Stifel group will include both internal and outside perspectives, and it will take its direction not from me, but from our associates who represent the growing diversity of Stifel. I commit to listening to their input and making us a better firm.

I truly believe that, as Americans, our ideals are the right ones. But, we must continually dedicate ourselves, in whatever capacity we can, to lifting them off the page. This means living up to them not only as individuals – as coworkers, as neighbors, even as strangers thrown together by circumstances – but also as participants in the global systems and institutions of our lives. There is no other way to undermine the “systemic” part of the racism that still plagues us. Stifel is making an institutional commitment to do more. I ask the community to do its part, in all its roles, to help us move forward, as a country, on this better path.

Ron Kruszewski Chairman and CEO Stifel Financial Corp.

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THE DREAM TEAM Written By Jessen O’Brien / Photography By Alise O’Brien

During his 22 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Stan “the Man” Musial made his mark on the team — and Major League Baseball — with a string of impressive stats: 3,630 hits, 725 doubles, 177 triples, 475 homeruns, 1,949 runs and 1,951 runs batted in.

Here’s another one for you: for nearly five decades, Musial called the same spot home, a 1960s ranch house in Ladue that sits on a spacious three-acre lot, trimmed with pine trees and hidden from view.

The peaceful and private setting proved irresistible to the current homeowners, who quickly fell in love with the house.

“You hear so many things about Stan Musial and what a great person he was, what a great family he had — it was almost like you could feel that in the house,” says one of the homeowners.

“We could see loving this lot and house as much as [the Musials] did and never wanting to move. We decided to do everything we wanted to do to the house now so we could just enjoy it.”

Turning a half-century-old house into a forever home for a modern family with four kids required “a great team...and a lot of input from the homeowners,” according to Nancy Spewak of Property Enhancements, who, along with her partner, Susie Sheahan, led the interior design. Together with the architect, Paul Fendler of Fendler & Associates, Inc., and Scott Pozzo, the co-owner of Chouteau Building Group, LLC, they helped the family expand the kitchen by opening up the wings of the house, 14 slmag.net

which were broken up into period-typical small spaces. The dining room became a less formal family room, while a large brick patio was removed in favor of a covered outdoor room complete with a fireplace. Raising the slope of the roof, overlaying the brick with white stucco and replacing the columns with wood beams helped transform the look of the house from Colonial to French Country and enhanced the property’s curb appeal.

But the central floor plan remained largely intact. “The bones of the house were really just wonderful,” says Fendler. “There’s a great front hallway and a beautiful front living room. And the ceiling heights were also great, a rarity in homes from this period.”

The construction was spread among three phases over two years, with the homeowners living on-site throughout the process.

“There were a lot of moving pieces so that everyone stayed out of each other’s way,” recalls Pozzo. Chouteau Building Group set up a temporary kitchen for the family in the grand foyer for phase one — when the kitchen and common spaces were being redone. And for a time, they slept on bunk beds in the basement to accommodate the construction.

“We converted the house to geothermal heating and cooling,” says Pozzo. “That was a major component of the construction.

There are still electric components in the house, but they’re highly efficient and the system doesn’t require any gas.”

The custom bar was built using reclaimed barnwood from the homeowners’ farm.

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A false wood beam ceiling adds a rustic touch to the family room.

The biggest challenge was updating the roof, which was raised during the final phase of the project. The exterior walls of the home were raised in height and the pitch of the roof was increased. Chouteau Building Co. took extra care to protect the work that had already been done. “It was a two-month process,” says Pozzo. “We kept guys on call all through it so if there was a weekend with an ugly storm someone was keeping an eye on it.”

Raising the roof led to an unexpected bonus. There was enough extra space to create an office for one of the homeowners, a large playroom for the kids and a loft in the bedroom shared by two of the children. The loft is one of the homeowner’s favorite parts of the renovation. “It’s almost like a two-story bedroom for kids,” she says.

In fact, part of what makes the end result stand out is just how much the home was personalized for the entire family, including the children. As a surprise for their younger kids, the homeowners decided to add two custom slides: one leading from the outdoor room to the yard below and one going from the grand foyer to the basement. The indoor slide is completely hidden from view behind wainscotting but can be accessed by pressing a secret panel the company installed.

In the basement playroom, a Dutch door was cleverly installed to transform a closet into a pretend store for the children. “There’s even a cash register,” says Spewak. “We just kept doing all sorts of little things like that through the house to make it family-friendly.”

“Nancy and I both have four kids,” adds Sheahan. “So we certainly understood what they were looking for.” Comfortable furniture in family- and pet-friendly fabrics were key — the homeowners have both cats and dogs. During the renovation, chickens from the homeowners’ farm lived on-site as well, adding to the general fun.

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Another view of the family room, which was inspired by the Schumacher fabric curtains.

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The family often gathers in the outdoor room which was an addition to the home.

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The wet room contains a spillover bathtub and zero-entry shower.

“The farm is a special place for us,” says the homeowner.

“We love it down there and the kids have really just grown up outdoors. We wanted to bring a little bit of that farm feel to the house.” Since the kids spend many of their weekends and much of their summer exploring the river that runs through the property, the homeowners had them each pick out a rock from the riverbed.

The masons then added the stones to the outdoor fireplace. The rustic mantel of the fireplace — a rough-hewn log — was found on the farm as well.

The farm also led to another stroke of inspiration: a custom-built bar made from reclaimed barnwood. “It gave the homeowners an opportunity to bring a beloved part of their life into their new home,” says Spewak. Property Enhancements created a design that paired the weathered barnwood with a crisp, new countertop made from a highly-translucent piece of White Diamond Quartzite. The result? “A beautiful marriage of the old and new,” says Sheahan.

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The master bathroom has a double sink vanity.

ottoman with a contrasting pattern in the same tones — spotted in a Buffalo, N.Y., shop window by Spewak — rounds out the space. To create consistency with the bar, Chouteau salvaged more barnwood for the room’s beam ceiling.

The same salvaged barnwood was used to clad the vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom. The mood transitions from rustic to modern when moving from the bedroom into the bathroom, where a wet room — with its large, spillover tub and zero-entry shower — doubles as a steam room.

In contrast, the powder room off the grand foyer is intentionally dated. Everything — including the 1960s flock velvet wallpaper in St. Louis Cardinals red — was left exactly as it was in memory of Musial. And on day one of construction, the first order of business was to carefully remove a mural showing a view of the backyard that had been painted by Missouri artist Julie Wiegand so that it could be saved and framed. A cardinal sits on the branch of a tree and in the grass you can spot a baseball signed by Musial.

“It turned into such a beautiful, functional family home,” says Sheahan. “And I think if Stan Musial were to walk through it today, he would think it was fantastic.” sl

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THE FAMILY

JEWELS Written by Craig Kaminer / Photography by Zach Dalin

Myra, Jamie and Barry Sherman

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Whether it is the Via Condotti in Rome, the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, the Mayfair District in London, the Maximilianstrasse in Munich, The Place Vendome in Paris or the rue de Rhone in Geneva, multi-generational jewelers with storied pasts line the streets and back alleys where locals and visitors seek out that special something that will delight their loved ones – and their heirs – for generations to come. So too do St. Louisans with Albarré, which for 44 years has helped adorn some of St. Louis’ best known families with engagement rings, statement pieces for magical galas and milestone events or just to say “I love you.”

According to Barry Sherman (the Barre in Albarré), “We’re not just making and selling jewelry...we’re making family history.

The stories behind each piece of jewelry are as important as the jewelry itself.”

Sherman started Albarré with his business partner Alvin (who’s no longer in the business) in 1976 in the same space Albarre occupies today. Sherman, who was previously a history teacher at Kirkwood High School, acknowledges the generosity of St. Louis real estate giant Ted Bakewell and his New York partner Harry Helmsley, who rented him 655 sq. ft. of space just off the heavily trafficked Clayton Rd. shopping district as well as the patron who walked into his shop and purchased a $10,000 ring (now worth more than $100,000). I recently had the privilege of meeting with Sherman – and his wife, Myra, who reminisced about the business he started from scratch.

According to Sherman, his success was based on personal relationships, handshakes and lifelong partnerships with purveyors from around the world. Many of these relationships lasted until the customers passed away and many continue to this day with the children and grandchildren who value Sherman as a trusted partner. “These relationships changed my life, and most of these jewels are still in their families. We’re a serious service business. I don’t look over my shoulder, shop other stores or envy the success of others. There’s plenty of business for everyone.”

While the jewelry business has changed dramatically over the years, Sherman has stayed focused on what he did from the first day he opened the doors: creating custom jewelry, and establishing relationships with individuals and families based on trust and loyalty. Sherman proudly talks about the generations of family members he still works with, from vendors of rare stones throughout the world to the grandchildren of his first customers who now trust Albarré with their most precious gifts and heirlooms. “It’s a matter of honor.”

While the shop is filled with ready to wear jewelry for gifts, Sherman relishes the opportunity to work with his customers on bespoke pieces. The process begins with drawings to wax models to the casts in silver and finally the finished pieces in gold and platinum encrusted with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and dozens of other precious and semi-precious stones. “It’s fun to work with a designer on a unique piece. “I involve the customer in the process so the finished piece tells his or her story that will last forever.” Albarre has created many statement pieces for the debutantes of The Veiled Prophet Ball over the years.

Perhaps its location in the heart of Ladue, the relationships built over 40 years, or Albarre’s passion for heirlooms as distinctive as the original masterpieces of Bulgari, Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels have contributed to the success of the business. “I believe people will still want personal service and attention to detail in 20 years from now, so despite how things have changed, things will likely stay the same when it comes to jewelry,” says Sherman.

Now, Sherman’s daughter Jamie is starting to assume the leadership of Albarré. Jamie, who loves jewelry and is dedicated to providing personal service, also has many of her own ideas for the future. But make no mistake, Barry and Myra are not retiring anytime soon. “It’s our family working with other families and that’s what makes it special for us and for them.”

Recently, Albarré opened a new diamond salon that provides privacy to customers as they make decisions about the jewelry that will become part of their lives. They also operate a robust business in estate jewelry with pieces which have stories of their own, distinctive designs from a variety of time periods and value which can rarely be matched by modern pieces.

Working with so many multi-generation families, Albarré has a specialty re-styling pieces to meet today’s tastes and trends.

“Few pieces remain in the same settings as they did originally; so we reimagine the pieces using the same stones, often the same metals, and give new meaning and significance to the piece.”

There aren’t many lifelong jewelers like Sherman, or family businesses like Albarré, but they are out there and will be passed down from generation to generation, and friend to friend, as long as people want to give things of value to their loved ones. Chances are that gifts with rich stories will never go out of style – as was evidenced by a steady stream of maskwearing customers entering the store in late May 2020. It is truly inspiring to see a family business flourish at this strange and unusual time. sl

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THE ARTS WILL SH W US THE WAY Written by Rob Levy

Tre G “As I Am,” at The Grandel, photo by Matthew Washausen.

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Bebe and the Neosouls at The Dark Room, photo by Matthew Washausen.

Intent on emerging from the pandemic with renewed vibrancy, leaders of St. Louis’ arts community have rolled up their sleeves and gotten to work building a post-coronavirus future based on innovation, adaptation and creativity. While the pandemic has altered the cultural landscape and wreaked economic havoc, it also has given arts organizations an opportunity to collaborate and transform as they work to come back stronger than before.

Chris Hansen, executive director of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, explained how the current status of the arts in St. Louis will lead to a better future. “We are the canary in the coal mine. We finally have been stripped of the things that are most precious to us, arts and culture. Now, more than ever, the impact of the arts and their contribution to our daily lives is more glaring than ever. Moving forward, I think the arts have an opportunity to tell their story and lead us out of this through innovation and healing.”

Although there is no definitive answer about when live performances will return or how details like ticketing, seating or pricing may be handled, leaders in our arts community remain resolute in planning for their return by exploring online content, harnessing social media, incorporating visual presentation and

deepening outreach programming. Having been received warmly by quarantined audiences, many organizations are now planning to include the programming they initiated during the pandemic with regular offerings in the coming months.

One certainty in an unknown future is that arts organizations will continue to innovate by deploying new techniques and technologies. Opera Theatre of St. Louis (OTSL) General Director Andrew Jorgensen commented on the role of technology after the coronavirus. “I think the notion that this will come to an end and we will go back to the status quo is just not realistic.

Artists have always been inspired by the world of technology and by events that they’ve experienced.”

Hansen also noted, “Right now, you are seeing innovation across the board. I think what is really important to remember is that artists are always going to find a way to deal with the environment in which they work. I think what you will see after the pandemic are innovations in technology, changes in intellectual property rights and more advanced mechanisms for how art is monetized. In the end, the will, entrepreneurial drive and spirit of artists will lead us out of this.”

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Ignite Theatre Company performing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” photo

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Aubrey Allicock and Monica Dewey in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ “The Marriage of Figaro,” photo by Eric Woolsey.

Moving forward after their 2020 season was canceled, OTSL converted to a digital festival, implementing weekly Tent Talks and expanding online programming. Helping others find their way out of the woods, they also collaborated with more than 15 other companies for Arts United STL, a one-night virtual concert benefiting the Regional Arts Commission’s Artist Relief Fund.

Recently, Metro Theater Company announced the launch of a two-play summer digital streaming series in partnership with HEC Media which is targeted to youth and families. They also are utilizing technology to present virtual summer camps and create a COVID-19 Memory Project.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is flexing its tech muscles with a juggernaut of programming including Shakespeare TV, a collection of performances, readings, analysis for quarantined audiences as well as Shake20, a community-wide program with 20 nights of plays presented virtually.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) is connecting with audiences through digital happy hours, rebroadcasts of concerts, the SLSO At Home series with musicians recording intimate performances, SLSO Stories featuring a look behind the music and a series of educational activities to help those sheltered at home.

They also presented an online conversation with Music Director Stéphane Denève about Hector Berlioz’s “The Damnation of Faust.”

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mission to enrich people’s lives through music. Our team is preparing for various scenarios for in-person events. Artists and the arts are resilient. It’s impressive to see how quickly everyone shifted when concerts were canceled. That nimbleness makes me optimistic for the SLSO and the entire industry.”

The pandemic has caused chaos for The Muny, which postponed their 2020 season until next summer. Despite the cancelation, they remain committed to keeping audiences engaged with a series of digital broadcasts including Muny Magic at the Sheldon, Muny Jingle Jam and virtual programming featuring Muny friends and family from around the world. They also created Muny Move & Groove, a how-to-dance class led by Muny choreographers.

Emily Parker, The Muny’s marketing manager, described how they are presenting energy-driven content while their stage is dark. “Obviously with things moving online it opens the potential to deliver digital programming and continue to utilize technology.

Because having a digital presence is now more important than ever in connecting with audiences.”

The St. Louis arts community is also using change as a catalyst for assessing and planning life in the post-pandemic world.

“Change is always easiest when the status quo is not possible,” said OTSL’s Jorgensen. “If you view legacy art institutions collectively there is a lot about our business models that would benefit from a closer look. The stakes of trying something new are lower than the stakes of waiting for the past to return. So, the only option for us is to be bold, think differently and try new ideas. I think that

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, photo by Phillip Hamer.

being forced into an adaptive posture and accepting a different mindset about our future is not necessarily a bad thing.”

Hansen also hopes that the pandemic changes how the arts prepare for the future.

“I hope we lean into a resilient business model, understand that things can happen and that we build stronger organizations so that the next time that something happens, maybe not to this scale, we are more prepared and more aligned to respond faster.”

Responding to the present and forecasting the future, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation and the Missouri Arts Council played a leading role in facilitating a statewide reopening-the-arts workgroup.

For Hansen, this is a huge opportunity for the arts in Missouri. “We are a powerful contingent that is helping to create a reopening plan, a safety pledge and a mechanism to lift up and prepare organizations of all sizes and disciplines. There has never been a time when so many leading institutions, funders, theaters, museums and studios have gotten together like this. Once we get past this pandemic, I hope we continue to work on things collectively across the state and come together when we need to affect change.”

He also provided a possible timetable for reopening the arts.

“The hardest thing in leadership right now is to avoid speaking in absolutes. We don’t have answers to everything. I think certain parts of the industry, potentially the literary and visual arts, can start to move us out of this. But the performing arts and largescale events could be sidelined for quite a long time. I think you will see reopening in incremental stages with safe approaches this

summer. You will see starts and stops. It is going to be different for every organization based on things like their size, their venue, structure or even their budget.”

When asked about what patrons can expect when the arts return, Hansen answered with enthusiasm. “What is exciting for local arts right now is that you’re not going to see a lot of touring things. Everything will be local. You won’t see many authors flying in or touring bands coming to town. What audiences need to prepare to do is pay for, support and value their local art.”

Hansen is confident the arts will rebound. “We at the Kranzberg love to say that St. Louis is, pound for pound, the most vibrant arts city in the country. Unfortunately, St. Louis is not the best at recognizing what is right underneath its own nose and valuing it to ensure its vitality. That is what we have to change. The thing that gives me a sense of hope is just the opportunity to restart the dialogue and reset the narrative. I think that putting art in the right place of the conversation, to ensure that we look different coming out of this; that we cherish, and we love it differently.”

Parker echoed Hansen’s comments on the city’s support for the arts. “St Louis has always been and will always be supportive of the arts. Of course we are all going to have a time of major financial struggles but it will be interesting to see how we all rally around each other, not only with our patrons, but also with other organizations, because obviously some will need the funds more and some are able to skip a season and be fine. We are all very aware of what is happening with each other and are on call to help one another.” sl

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GEORGIA PEACH Life is sweet at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, hot on the heels of a multimillion-dollar renovation.

Written By Tracy Cottrell

What is it about a lake? The word conjures images of pleasurable ease. I imagine the rustling hush of tall pine trees swaying with the breeze and the water lapping on the shores. It is more of a murmur than the crash of ocean waves. I imagine walking lakeside, the wet sand pushing between my toes. People are relaxing in beach chairs and on the towels scattered about the shore. Children squeal with glee as they rush to the water's edge, scooping up another pail of wet sand to bury the next willing victim. I relax into end-of-day bonfires under the deep indigo sky, stars scattered across the heavens like a splash of glitter. There is an intimacy within the circle of a lake that soothes and refreshes hearts and souls.

Clearly, I am a fan of lakes.

As my friends and I contemplated a getaway weekend, the RitzCarlton Reynolds on Lake Oconee in Georgia seemed like a perfect fit for all of us. It checked all our boxes for travel requirements: an abundance of activities and opportunities for relaxation, all underscored with luxury, comfort, and fun.

We were all ready to reconnect and enjoy ourselves. The resort arranged for a driver to pick us in a comfortable Mercedes van stocked with water and snacks for the 100-mile drive from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta to Lake

Oconee. There was a rush of catch-up conversation, followed by the obligatory technology check-in until everyone seemed to slide into a peaceful quiet, content to enjoy the ride to relaxation.

After about an hour on the road, we turned onto Linger Longer Road. How can you not love anyplace that is located off a place with such an endearing name? As we approached our destination, luxuriant longleaf pines rose to greet us, punctuated by well-tended grounds, and smooth greens of golf courses visible through the trees.

We pulled up to the hotel and were greeted by what seemed like a family of staff members, all intent on welcoming us and heading us towards the lobby and front desk. Check-in was friendly, informative, and expeditious. With dinner plans already made, we agreed to head to our rooms for a quick change before meeting downstairs.

We gathered in the lobby, a vibrant space that reflects the beauty of the outdoors with elegant lodge-style dĂŠcor imbued with the luxurious elements you would expect from a Ritz-Carlton. The central area is filled with generous and comfortable seating, but the focus is Lake Oconee, visible through the wall of windows. The lake measures just under twenty miles in length, and about thirty square miles total is surrounded by abundant woods, dotted with lovely homes, and edged with private boat docks. Soaking in the beauty of the lake spread out before us felt like a quick visit to a mini spa.

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The four-bedroom Lake House boasts a private lakefront pool.

Photo by Greg Powers.

Our evening commenced with a cocktail party at the recently renovated Wisteria Cottage to sample artisanal cocktails prepared by the head mixologist. A master of flavors, his vehicle of choice is simple syrup, which he mixes with herbs and other ingredients grown on the property.

That evening we sampled a cocktail of gin mixed with a simple syrup infused with thyme and blueberries. Typically, I'm a Chardonnay kind of girl, but I was a convert to the artisanal cocktail with my first sip. Unlike anything I had ever tasted, the flavors were distinct yet beautifully blended.

As we enjoyed our beverages, Kent Duffy, the property's resident floral designer, joined us to share his floral design philosophy. Duffy's elegant creations, born from flowers and plants sourced on the property, reflect his mission to enhance a space or the event, not to overshadow or disrupt. His passion for his artistry was contagious and inspiring.

Dinner at the Lake House was prepared by resident Chef Edgar Carrera. Often referred to as the Presidents' House, the Lake House has been a popular destination for several past presidents. The house sits back in a wooded area near the lakeshore and boasts the elegant, discreet ease you would expect for vacationing presidents. We headed to the comfortable kitchen for an enjoyable cooking demonstration that resulted in some ceviche deliciousness with shrimp and avocado.

There is a particular pleasure in watching a highly skilled professional demonstrate his skill while relishing the sharing of his expertise.

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Chef moved with his team to the veranda, and we all followed, lured by the promise of a special dinner cooked just for us. We gathered at a long table set up poolside and at lake level. The moon was full, smudged into a glowing soft gold by the misty moisture that hung heavy in the air. Listening to the music of cooking sounds as Chef and his team prepared our food, all my senses were heightened.

Hearing the gentle lapping at water's edge, savoring a meal of fresh ingredients transformed into unique yet simple dishes, and sharing the origins and components for the different recipes, all blended into a bonhomie that enfolded us all like a light summer shawl. The start of luxurious, lakeside restoration.

A visit to the Reynolds Kingdom of Golf was the first item on the agenda the following day. A distinguished facility for golf aficionados, experiencing the Reynolds Kingdom of Golf when visiting the RitzCarlton Reynolds is highly recommended. At this point, I will share that I grew up in a family of golfers. Despite many efforts to love the game over the years, I am still not a fan. It seemed I was not alone in my feelings about golf. When we met for breakfast, a few confessed to being less than enthusiastic about the sport, but willing to give it a shot.

The Kingdom of Golf was not what any of us expected. There was no recitation of the game's grand tradition, rather a passion for excellence through a unique approach to the sport. The facility serves both tour professionals and novices, leveraging technology and individuality to show golfers how to improve their game. The process is the same for all.

Newly renovated Executive Suite bedroom.

Fireside Resort View king guest room.

Guest guest room in the Wisteria Cottage.

Sitting room in the two-bedroom Wisteria Cottage.

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The spa offers a nearly 30,000 sq.-ft. retreat with extensive relaxation facilities.

Photo by Greg Powers.

Lakefront infinity pool.

Photo by Don Riddle.

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Georgia's restaurant is located at lake level in the hotel's main building.

Photo by Don Riddle.

Using technology, a team of professionals, including Sean Cain and professional golfer Blake Adams, analyze what the client is doing now, gain an understanding of how that person's body moves, and develop strategies to leverage strengths and heal weaknesses. The program also shows golfers how to avoid injuries by working with their bodies instead of continuing movements that initially resulted in injury. Finding the best, most authentic path for all to golf their best game is the program's overriding goal.

While listening to the program's details, I could not help but feel the implications could be broader and more personal. A person's prescription for an improved match transcended into general life lessons. Work with what you have and who you are; move authentically to achieve the best results; and bypass conventional strategies that have not worked for you. For at least a few minutes, I gave serious consideration to relearning how to play golf!

The Kingdom of Golf was impressive because of the foundational science, but also intriguing because of the individual focus. The commitment of the extraordinary staff was compelling.

Here again was an opportunity to watch professionals demonstrate their prowess, witnessing their passion and love for the subject matter.

As we had gone about the property, I had noticed an area on the lakeshore with pairs of Adirondack chairs set around small fire pits. My current novel of choice and I had selected this area as a destination point for the afternoon. It was perfect. Quiet enough to read and close enough to the many endeavors guests could enjoy. Participation by osmosis is not an official offering on the list of activities, but I absorbed the joy and pleasure of those around me while I relished the opportunity to simply read.

Not far beyond this section of the shore, a copse of pines intersected by a path leading to a clearing is a sought-after location for wedding ceremonies. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds is a preferred destination for not only weddings but events of all kinds. As I wandered through the tall pines, drawn to a small dock lakeside, there was a solemn majesty that would be an enchanting setting for the exchange of vows and promises for the future. It was not hard to imagine families and friends gathered to celebrate happy couples on their special day.

Past the clearing, a small dock seemed to be calling me, so I headed down to the water. I could not resist sitting down and dipping my feet into the lake. The strength of the tall pines at my back held me as I relaxed into this pocket of peace. At the same time, the sounds of lake life skipped across the water, reaching out as a muted melody. Skiers behind speedboats slicing through the water, snippets of overheard conversations about what to wear to dinner, the steady hum of people enjoying themselves.

Did I mention that I am a fan of lakes?

Dinner that night was at Georgia's, a restaurant located at lake level in the hotel's main building. Our group was in one of the private rooms off Georgia's main dining space, an elegant, wood-paneled room that was both sophisticated and cozy. The food was mostly sourced from local farms, fresh from the garden to the table, and impeccably prepared. The dishes were traditional Southern favorites, such as fried green tomatoes, succotash and shrimp and grits, prepared with thoughtful twists that elevated the food from traditional fare to the extraordinary. The service was solicitous and unobtrusive. Chef Shawn Thomas came out at the beginning of each course to describe to what we were having. He was both shy and passionate about his food, a charming advocate for this style of cooking.

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The main dining room at Linger Longer Steakhouse.

As often happens, the combination of excellent food, wonderfully paired wines, and the best of company resulted in an unforgettable evening. With two brides-to-be in our party, both with weddings only weeks away, it was essential that all details be discussed.

Our conversation continued through bread pudding and coffee, ending around the firepit as we contemplated S' mores, including a "topping bar." We were delighted to learn that Lake Oconee had recently set a record for the largest s'more in the country.

The next morning, we headed down to the lake for a pontoon ride to Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds, located on the other side of the lake, for clay shooting and off-roading. Once we arrived at a small dock, it was a short ride to the refurbished barn that is the hub of all Sandy Creek activities. When I use the word “barn,� think shooting parties and the English countryside. The facility is also used for events of all sorts, including corporate retreats.

Everywhere you look, windows frame spectacular views of the lake. The same comfortable elegance that is a hallmark of the property was present at Sandy Creek as well. Some of us headed to the blinds for clay shooting while the other half hopped into what looked like one of the larger model Range Rovers. Not exactly. This Range Rover was an extraordinary masterpiece of engineering, with all-wheel drive and all-terrain technology.

Our guide for our off-roading adventure is a champion target shooter as well as an experienced driver of off-road vehicles.

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on both sides, into ditches I was sure we would not get out of, and through spaces that seemed to get smaller as we got closer.

We marveled at the car and our unflappable guide, squealing a little at the sharper turns and steeper hills, and cheering as the car took us through all of it.

For our last afternoon, pampering at the hotel spa was the activity of choice. In keeping with the property's mandate to incorporate local, many native ingredients were featured in the selection of treatments.

I chose a luscious all body wrap and scrub that left me liquid with relaxation, my skin softer than I can remember.

As I headed back to my room to get ready for the evening, I luxuriated in the unexpected pleasures of the past few days. They wove together as a single body of delights that would travel with me, every bit as tangible as the contents of my suitcase.

Linger Longer Steakhouse, the restaurant of choice for our last dinner together, offered all of what we had come to expect, including top-notch service, excellent food, and inviting ambiance. Not every steakhouse will accommodate both a pescatarian and a vegan, but Linger Longer's Chef Casey Burchfield did just that with creative and delicious alternatives. To finish our meal, we were treated to a smorgasbord of desserts. We could not help but take our time leaving, feeling the quickening of time running out.

Like our car ride from the airport, the journey back was quiet.

We each looked to reconnect to our daily lives while reminiscing about the last few days. It was with bittersweet reluctance that we parted at the airport while anticipating the joy of heading home! sl For more information about the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/georgia/reynolds.

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RUSSO AND STEELE CREATES A NEW DIVISION: RS COLLECTOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICES Founder and CEO Drew Alcazar returns to his roots with a full spectrum of resources Written by Andre James / Photograph courtesy of Russo and Steele Drew Alcazar and wife Josephine co-founded Russo and Steele Auctions twenty years ago. The company has gone on to garner worldwide acclaim and sold thousands of collector cars to an engaged and entertained audience in their famous “in the round” format.

Drew recently announced the launch of an exclusive new extension of his passion for the hobby that offers “a full spectrum of resources” under the division moniker RS Collector Automobile Services.

Operating out of a 40,000-square-foot facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, RS Collector Automobile Services will provide dedicated resources for private sales, restoration, detailing, storage, consulting, and collection management services. Each distinct department incorporates Alcazar’s “busted knuckles and dirt under the fingernails” experience of nearly 40 years in the hobby, beginning with his first full “body-off” restoration at the age of 15.

“RS Collector Automobile Services is the natural evolution of what I always wanted: to offer a complete docket of services and resources for select collector car enthusiasts,” explained Alcazar.

“Auctions are just one facet that can represent the end of a journey or the beginning of a new adventure for an enthusiast.”

All consignments on offer through the RS Collector Automobile Services Private Sales Department must be onsite for inspection inside the 8,000 square foot private showroom. This mandate ensures personal representation by Alcazar himself. It will also avail the related resources onsite for every element of the transaction, from marketing presentation for sellers to pre-purchase Inspections for buyers by qualified experts.

“Knowledge is power,” explains Alcazar. “The more things that people know, the better equipped they will be to make good decisions and thoroughly enjoy the hobby. It’s the decisions made in haste that are the times the fun gets taken out of this.” After more than three successful decades as a respected professional in the collector car space, Alcazar said he looks forward to providing fellow enthusiasts with the ultimate environment to maximize enjoyment of their hobby. sl

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2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Photo by Daniel Kraus.

THE AUTO LIVERY New releases from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Written by Andre James

2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Photo by Daniel Kraus.

With dealerships slowly reopening across the country, automotive manufacturers have begun rolling out new models for delivery later this year.

BMW | First introduced in 1972, the 2021 version of BMW's 5 Series represents the 7th generation. This 5 Series Sedan heralds improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, and a new 48-volt mild hybrid system.

The most striking feature on the exterior is the new BMW kidney grille design with resculpted headlamps. Taller and broader, the grille reaches further down into the front bumper cover and is surrounded by a one-piece grille element. Adaptive headlights are slimmer in profile and feature two L-shaped daytime driving light elements on each side. Standard trapezoidal tailpipe finishers integrated into the lower bumper area, and rear L-shaped taillights with black edging and three-dimensional lenses define the back end.

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Comprised of a 12.3" digital instrument display and a 12.3" digital central touchscreen control display, the Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive7 is a highlight of the interior. Standard on all four-cylinder and six-cylinder models is Perforated SensaTec upholstery with contrast stitching. All models feature standard Sport seats (M Multi-contour seats on M550i xDrive) and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.

All BMW four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines feature BMW's latest TwinPower turbocharging technology. Six-cylinder engine models of the 5 Series benefit from a new mild-hybrid system with a 48V starter-generator and a second battery that significantly increases how Brake Energy Regeneration is utilized.

A unique feature of the mild hybrid system is the ability to charge the 48V battery from the generator while driving at a constant speed.

The 2021 BMW 530e and 530e xDrive Sedans receive enhanced performance from the latest generation of eDrive technology. A 181

Mercedes-AMG E 53 CoupĂŠ with Graphite Grey metallic exterior.

Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG.

Mercedes-AMG E-Class Cabriolet with Hyacinth Red metallic exterior.

Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG.

hp 2.0-liter gasoline engine complements a 107 hp electric drive unit integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission.

The first deliveries are scheduled for July 2020. MSRP pricing ranges from $54,200 for the 530i Sedan to $76,800 for the M550ixDrive Sedan.

MERCEDES-BENZ | Mercedes-AMG continues to strengthen its distinctive range with the new E 53 Coupe and Cabriolet. "With specific measures on the exterior and in the interior, we have re-sharpened the brand identity somewhat, and we are continuing to drive forward the revision of our entire E-Class family successively.

For lifestyle-oriented customer groups with discerning requirements in terms of performance and efficiency, both two-door models from Affalterbach are the perfect offerings," said Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The completely redesigned front end bears the iconic AMGspecific radiator grille with vertical slats, emphasizing its performance

Mercedes-AMG E 53 CoupĂŠ with Graphite Grey metallic exterior.

Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG.

credentials and clear membership in the AMG family. At the rear, a key enhancement is the round twin tailpipe trim elements, available in silver chrome or high-gloss black (part of the optional AMG Night Package).

Inside the cabin, large displays, a new AMG Performance steering wheel, and the MBUX infotainment system with AMGspecific functions and displays reinforce the luxury ambiance characteristic of AMG. The AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with an electric auxiliary compressor generates an output of 429 hp and a peak torque of 384 lb-ft. An EQ Boost starter-generator can briefly provide up to an additional 21 hp of output and up to 184 lb-ft of torque, while also feeding the 48 V on-board electrical system. Other highlights of the new models include the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission and the variable all-wheeldrive system, AMG Performance 4MATIC+.

MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe is $74,950 and $82,645 for the Cabriolet. sl

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KEY TO HAPPINESS Divine disconnection awaits at Bungalows Key Largo Written by Bridget Williams There are trips of a lifetime and trips that are lifelines. For me, Bungalows Key Largo falls into the latter. Working out the kinks in my weary soul like a skilled masseuse, a few days of selfindulgence here left me feeling fortified to tackle whatever life threw my way when I returned to "the real world".

Located at Mile Marker 99 in Key Largo, the first and northernmost of the Florida Keys, Bungalows Key Largo is an easy-to-access oasis that strikes the right balance between up and downtime. It's also a reminder to not judge a book by its cover.

Cited directly off of the Overseas Highway, the resort hides in plain sight among the seemingly endless string of dive shops and dive bars that populate this narrow strip of roadway linking Miami to Key West.

Another era awaits as soon as you exit the thoroughfare; even the property's logo hearkens to the font used by the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. Having arrived at MIA late morning, it wasn't even noon when I arrived at the resort. And, while I politely passed on the welcome cocktail, no one else checking in at that time seemed concerned with the clock and was happy to imbibe. If you want to bypass the 60-mile drive, you can arrive at the resort's doorstep via seaplane (and make all of the other guests green with envy).

Resort staff reaches out to each guest in advance of their arrival to map out their dining and activity schedule. After checking in, my bags were loaded into a golf cart for an escort to my room. As we passed through the security gate, any ambient street noise was abated by the rustling of palm fronds planted en masse with other tropical foliage to create a verdant cocoon. Throughout my threeday stay, I strolled the resort's sandy "streets" quite often just to admire the transportive power the plantings had on me.

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Tiki Beach Evening view of a Waterfront Bungalow

Situated on 11.5 waterfront acres facing Buttonwood Sound, the all-inclusive, adults-only (21 and older), no smoking resort is comprised of 135 standalone bungalows (31 900-squarefoot waterfront bungalows and 104 1,00-square-foot garden bungalows), that offers exceptional privacy and elbow room. As I crossed the threshold, a text from the virtual concierge informed me that anything I might need is just a few keystrokes away.

Surveying my digs for the next few days, the only thing that came to mind was the need to extend my stay!

My garden bungalow’s contemporary coastal décor was spot on, but what I loved most was outside the chic confines: an alfresco soaking tub and shower connected to a private veranda enveloped by lush greenery. Executed in the resort's signature baby blue hue, a Nel Lusso beach cruiser parked outside my room was an invitation to feel like a kid again by riding a bike solely for the fun of it.

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An outdoor shower and soaking tub is an enviable amenity of the Garden View bungalows.

Waterfront Bungalows are situated along 1,000 feet of shoreline.

experiences. Located on the top floor of the resort's main pavilion, a dress code correlates with the caliber of the cuisine. The restaurant is attached to Hemingway's Bar, a cozy spot whose décor pays homage to Key West's most famous author-in-residence. Guests gather here for a cocktail hour before the five-course meal.

Serving three meals daily, the breezy environs at Fish Tales complement the views of the infinity pool and the bay. The breakfast buffet is a sight to behold, with Bloody Mary and mimosa stations.

At lunch, fresh veggies from nearby Homestead are a perfect partner for grilled fish and peel-and-eat shrimp. Toes-in-the-sand sipping and supping are had a Sea Señor, which celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico. Guests consistently seek refuge from the sun under the thatched roof of the poolside Sunset Tiki Bar, which serves up premium cocktails and refreshing frosty concoctions.

Spa services are not inclusive but should definitely be included in your itinerary. The spa's co-ed Asian-inspired relaxation room with a Himalayan salt cave and a eucalyptus steam room is open to a black bamboo-forested courtyard bisected by paths leading to individual treatment rooms. Adjacent to the spa, the Zen Pool is ideal for guests seeking a more tranquil day in the sun.

Himalayan salt treatment room and eucalyptus steam room in the Zen Garden Spa.

Wood-fired pizza at Fish Tales restaurant

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Zen Garden Spa Tiki boats are available for cruising the calm waters of the bay.

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A family of manatee are frequent visitors to the resort’s dock.

Photo by Bridget Williams.

Lunch aboard the Lady B.

The Zen Pool

My facial was a refreshing departure from the product-centric, clinical variety that focuses on flaws and makes you believe the best thing you can pick up in the spa boutique is a gift bag to put over your head when you leave. Jose, my therapist, was a bundle of positive energy. When he noticed my neck muscles were extraordinarily tight, he politely asked if we could shorten the hand and arm massage portion of the treatment to adequately address the effects of looking down at a keyboard all day. The lymphatic facial massage, followed by 20 minutes each in the salt cave and steam room, left me with enough dewy glow to go sans makeup for the remainder of the day.

As tempting as it might be for some to linger as long as possible poolside or in a beachfront hammock, I'm not one to sit still for long. It took minimal effort to discover a plethora of activities to keep me occupied. Yoga is offered each day on either the Tranquility Lawn or Coconut Beach. The open-air Fitness Tiki Hut boasts Peloton Bikes, elliptical and rowing machines, a treadmill, and free weights (and a wonderfully distracting view

of the Zen Pool). Paddleboard and kayaks remain at the ready for exploring the bay's calm waters and observing the creatures that call it home. Vegetation growing under one of the property's docks is particularly palatable to a family of manatees who often drop by to the delight of guests and staff alike.

Happy hour becomes the happiest hour when you board one of two whimsical tiki boats on property. Complimentary scenic tours are offered each day aboard a Duffy Electric Boat.

Add-on aquatic adventures include catered day trips on "Lady B," a 55-foot custom catamaran, or the on the more intimate 28-foot WorldCat power catamaran. With some of the most fascinating botanical scenery in Florida, including the continental United States' only living coral barrier reef, there are myriad ways for exploring the sights and scenery above and below the water. I've always found a healthy dose of vitamin sea to be a superb salve for the soul. sl Bungalows Key Largo is located at 99010 Overseas Highway in Key Largo, Florida.

For more information or reservations, visit bungalowskeylargo.com or call (866) 801.0195.

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Of Note... In Bloom Again

Compiled by Lionel Haff

This page, clockwise from top left: Bedding Atelier Lisbeth floral armchair ($5,660; artemest.com). Rosae Rosarum Venetian chandelier in blown Murano glass from Multiforme (price upon request; multiforme.eu). Chelsea House glazed porcelain floral garden seat ($572; chelseahouseinc.com). Studio sectional sofa with Acid Jungle upholstery from Timothy Oulton (from $2,150; timothyoutlon.com). Karleigh round ottoman with Nicolette Blush fabric from Lucy by Ethan Allen ($520; ethanallen.com). Flora Promenade circular rug from Nanimarquina (namimarquina.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Chiaroscuro limited-edition handwoven wool aubusson rug designed by Alexander McQueen for The Rug Company (from $9,504; therugcompany.com). Lee Industries 1935-01 chair with Seurat Berries upholstery (leeindustries.com). Queen (White Remix), limited edition print by Agent X ($1,057; mineheart.com). Heritage Floral Ii outdoor fabric in Aqua/Orange from Lee Jofa (to the trade; leejofa.com). Secret Garden cotton fabric from Fabricut (To the trade; fabricut. com). Steel Magnolia indoor/outdoor fabric in Emerald from Cotton & Quill ($137/yard; cottonquill.com).

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Clockwise from top left: The Tiger rug from Mineheart ($968; mineheart.com). Monkey table lamp with blue velvet shade from Audenza ($150; audenza.com). Cheval wall sconce from Jonathan Adler ($695; jonathanadler.com). Antelope AX carpet in Cocoa from STARK (starkcarpet.com). Falcon tub chair from Egg Designs ($3,295; eggdesigns.com). Pet Light Purr from Moooi ($523; moooi.com). Limited-edition Dove commemorative sculpture from Michael Aram ($350; michaelaram.com).

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A 1948 Talbot Lago T26 GS Fastback Coupe

by Figoni was awarded Best of Show at the 2019 Salon Prive Concours d’Elegance.

Photo by James Thrift.

LONDON CALLING

With two major motoring events moving forward in the UK, albeit with restrictions, auto aficionados will have to hop across the pond to get their car show fix.

Written by Andre James Originally scheduled for June 10th-11th, the London Concours, established in 2017 and presented by Montres Breguet, will now take place on August 19th-20th on the idyllic lawns of the capital's Honourable Artillery Company Gardens.

On display within the confines of the most luxurious lawn in the square mile will be more than 100 hand-picked and privately owned rare cars. The event's flagship feature for 2020 will be a uniquely colorful collection of eight examples of one of the finest handling Ferraris ever: the Dino. A 'Speed of Sand' celebration will pay homage to the world of pre-1949 American Hot Rods.

The 'Lost Marques Display' will examine the creations of nowdefunct manufacturers, including the Jensen C-V8 and the Unipower GT, among others.

As well as the automotive displays, visitors to this automotive summer garden party will be able to browse several other luxury attractions, including the world-class watches of Montres Breguet, fine art, and top-end food and drink offerings developed in partnership with Searcys and Veuve Clicquot champagne. A purveyor of top-notch culinary experiences and events since 1847, Searcys will serve VIP hospitality guests a three-course lunch menu inspired by the finest British seasonal ingredients.

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colleagues, or business associates amongst a selection of the finest cars ever built," said Andrew Evans, Director of the London Concours.

Later in 2020, the 15th edition of Salon Privé will take place on the lawns of Blenheim Palace from September 23rd to the 26th, three weeks later than initially scheduled. To meet the UK Government's COVID-19 recovery strategy, the event will be limiting the number of guests each day and implementing social distancing rules. "The beauty of Salon Privé lies in its size and intimacy, and in that respect, the show can go on," said Andrew Bagley, Chairman of the event.

Salon Privé continues to attract a growing portfolio of worldrenowned luxury and lifestyle brands, with a record number of new cars debuting here in 2019, including Bentley and Rolls-Royce presenting new models for the first time in Europe.

The event will open with the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance, where the world's most significant classic cars and motorbikes vie for recognition on the award stand. Hats share the stage with horsepower during Boodles Ladies Day, during which the 'Best Hat' competition gets equal billing with the announcement of the Concours' Best of Show' award. On the third day, the Concours show field is cleared and replaced with an entirely new collection of show-stopping automobiles. Open to the public on the fourth day, the lawns of Blenheim are blanketed with more than 1,000 vehicles both classic and current. sl For more information, visit salonpriveconcours.com or londonconcours.co.uk.

Salon PrivĂŠ takes place on the lawns of Blenheim Palace.

London Concours

Ferrari at the London Concours

Eight examples of the Ferrari Dino will be on display at the London Concours.

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GOLD STANDARD A summertime staple, yellow gold jewelry is the perfect complement for sun-kissed skin.

Compiled by Claire Williams

Clockwise from top left: Cadar Duplex Necklace ($27,000; cadar.com). Icon Geo Drop 18k gold earrings from Rush Jewelry Design ($3,100; rushjewelrydesign.com). Disco diamond stud 18k gold earrings from Marrow ($1,360; marrowfine.com). Scarpa 14k gold and diamond earrings from White Space ($595; whitespacejewelry.com).

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Clockwise from top left: David Yurman men’s 18k Gold Waves amulet ($3,900; davidyurman.com). Nouvel Heritage Business Meeting Mood 18k gold bangle ($3,250; nouvelheritage.com).

Tension 18k gold bangle from Chandally ($3,000; chandally.com). Flower diamond locket from Ben Bridge ($1,299; benbridge.com). Haverhill Charley cuff in 14k gold ($6,650; haverhillcollection. com). Balls ring in 18k yellow gold from Laura Caspi (from $750; lauracaspi.com). Single Link 14k gold ring from Lauren Addison ($965; laurenaddison.com). VRAM Helics 18k gold Helics Ring II ($8,800; vramjewelry.com).

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A ROSÉ BY ANY OTHER NAME Appreciating the complexity and pairing power of summer’s favorite pink drink Written by Bonnie Graves

Once dismissed as sticky-sweet zinfandel juice – an American product accidentally invented during a fermentation disaster at Sutter Home Vineyards – pink wine has since made a huge market comeback in its more traditional, dry style. A “dry” wine is not to be confused with oak aging or other winemaker finishings; it’s simply defined as a wine in which all of the sugar present in the original grape juice is fully converted to alcohol during fermentation. Most of today’s more popular rosé wines follow this model, although some wineries still make sweeter pinks in which some residual sugar is allowed to remain in the completed wine.

There’s a reason dry rosés first rose to prominence in the south of France, and it’s largely due to climate. As the temperatures rise, a dry pink wine refreshes in the same way that tart beverages like lemonade or margaritas do. Not too many folks want to sip on a dark, brooding Amarone or a high alcohol Napa cab while sitting poolside or lounging in St. Tropez. When the weather gets hot, we instinctively reach for something lower in alcohol and higher in acid, and rosé wine fits both requirements beautifully.

What’s cool about rosé wine is that it is a style that allows a wide variety of grapes to shine; no one grape or winemaking region dominates the sector. For the intrepid drinker, there are loads of rosé (or rosato and rosado) wines out there to discover.

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If you’re stuck buying that one familiar pink wine at your local grocery store – you know, the one that’s near the produce section, that costs about ten bucks and is a guilt-free indulgence – then you need to broaden both your palate and your horizon. The best way to do that is to shop independently. Find a local wine retailer, not a liquor store that happens to stock some wine too. Ask that nerdy young lady working in the shop to suggest her favorite rosé and buy it! People fluent in wine like to drink well, but they usually have less disposable income. (Not wine writers of course…)

We’ve jumpstarted your search for you by highlighting five amazing bottles of rosé wine, none of which will break the bank, and all of which are made with care and attention. Industrial pink wine is generic, made from leftover grapes, and the literal bottom of the barrel. Learn to check labels. Find an importer you like and track down their wines. Wine-searcher.com is also an easy resource if you’re not familiar with it yet so that you can find your favorite new rosé based on geographical proximity or your state’s shipping regulations. Cheers!

2019 G.D. Vajra, “Rosabella” Rosato (Piemonte, Italy) This beautiful Italian rosato from the Vajra family is made mostly with nebbiolo, the noble grape of powerhouse reds like Barolo and Barbaresco. Here it is blended with small amounts of barbera and

dolcetto and is gently pressed in the saignée style. It’s floral and spicy, with notes of dried rose petal, cherry blossoms, and star anise. (www.gdvajra.it/en/rosabella-vino-rosato, SRP: $18) 2019 “M” Minuty, Zosen / Mina Limited Edition (Côtes de Provence, France) Château Minuty is one of the most iconic producers of Provençal rosé, and is credited for designing the uniquely shaped bottle that is now a hallmark of the region. Each year, they select a contemporary artist for their “M” cuvée. In 2019 they partnered with the Barcelona based duo of Zosen and Mina to create a bottle that is itself a collectible work of art. The wine offers notes of orange peel and red currants with a distinctly saline tang. (www.minuty.com/en, SRP: $20) 2019 J.K. Carriere, “Glass,” White Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Here’s a super unique and delicious spin on rosé. Winemaker Jim Prosser essentially makes a fully extracted, barrel-aged pinot noir from which he eventually erases the color, a technique pioneered centuries ago in Champagne. Accordingly, this wine is saturated with classic pinot noir flavors of cranberry, Bing cherries, and earthy Oregon soil – a rosé for red wine lovers indeed. (jkcarriere.com, SRP: $25)

2019 Clos Alivu (Patrimonio, Corsica) Ready to explore? This exceptionally delicious Corsican rosé is made from the indigenous Niellucciu grape – a kissing cousin to Italy’s sangiovese - from a special parcel planted over 50 years ago. Farmed organically and harvested by hand in the Patrimonio appellation, the Clos Alivu offers aromatics of strawberry leaf, jasmine, and crushed seashells. (www.facebook.com/AlivuPoli, SRP: $22) 2019 Liquid Farm, Rosé of Mourvèdre (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, California) In a world full of wine Goliaths, Liquid Farm is a scrappy David.

Making miniscule quantities of exceptionally high-quality wine, owner Jeff Nelson’s vision is one where the French concept of terroir is married to California sunshine. Liquid Farm believes that the wine is made in the vineyard, not the winery, and their winemaking style features minimal intervention. This rosé is an homage to the mourvèdre wines of the Bandol region in France, and is grown in the sunny, aptly-named Happy Canyon in Santa Barbara County. On the nose, the wine suggests stone fruits like apricots and peaches with a bone-dry, mouthwatering finish. (www.liquidfarm.com, SRP: $26) sl

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CASE STUDIES Gearing up for the brave new world of travel.

Compiled by Colin Dennis

Clockwise from top left: Gucci GG Flora carry-on ($3,490; saksfifthavenue.com). Made in France by master artisans, the MOYNAT Limousine boasts a patented wooden frame embellished with dozens of tightly-spaced brass tacks on the leather-wrapped edges. The engraved T-lock is a design element from 1911. Limousine 30 trunk in Toile1920 canvas carbone and bronze (price upon request; moynat..com). Shinola travel watch case crafted from Navigator leather with a black tech suede-lined interior ($250; shinola.com). Weighing just 11 pounds, the Anthropologist Orange Stowaway from Steamline Luggage features a telescopic handle, silent-glide wheels, TSA-approved locks, and a hanging travel kit ($895; steamlineluggage.com). Nomader BPA-free collapsible water bottle ($24.95; nomader.com). Kona Cave faux fur travel bed folds and is easily carried like a tote bag ($250; konacave.com).

The VinGardeValiseÂŽ Piccolo doubles as an anytime, anywhere airline carry-on piece of luggage or as a checked wine travel case to travel safely with up to 5-bottles of wine - with room for your clothes and belongings on the other side ($29; vingardvalise.com). The 007 carbon fiber carry-on trolley from Globe-Trotter is limited to 700 cases worldwide. The four-wheeled case is a first for the brand ($3,842; globe-trotter.com). The Torq collection from Briggs & Riley is engineered to withstand the rigors of world travel. The International carry-on spinner features an external USB port and a hinged front pocket that makes it easy to stow and access electronics and other important items ($499; briggs-riley.com).

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Montblanc #MY4810 carry-on polycarbonate luggage with leather trim ($710) and Extreme 2.0 Duffel with a combination of plain and carbon-fiber-print motif leather and matte black metal fittings ($1,320; montblanc.com).

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STAR SPANGLED SPARKLERS Fine jewelry fashioned in patriotic hues Compiled by Claire Williams

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Clockwise from top left opposite page: Ara Vartanian white gold earrings with rubellite, paraiba tourmaline, and white diamonds ($119,410; aravartanian.com). Xpandable Collection octagonal sapphire, diamond, and ruby bracelets from Picchiotti (price upon request; picchiotti.com). Love One Another ring from Kendra Pariseault Jewelry ($4,500; kendrapariseaultjewelry.com). Rocket Pop removable wallpaper from Tempaper (from $45/panel; tempaper.com).

Clockwise from top left this page: Kavant & Sharart Origami Link No. 5 ruby and diamond earrings ($5,100; kavantandsharart.com).

Rubellite Paradise BY KIM ring from Wempe (price upon request; wempe.com). Amaranthus triple stud Mozambican ruby earrings from Michelle Fantaci ($480; michellefantaci.com). Ruby and diamond Flower earrings from Nicole Rose ($3,400; nicolerosejewelry. com). Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Red-Wine ($5,300; jaeger-lecoultre.com). Ruby Teardrop earrings from Kassandra Nicholson Jewelry (from $1,820; kassandranicholson.com).

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Clockwise from top left this page: Georg Jensen Offspring diamond and sterling silver ring ($795; georgjensen.com). Assael Akoya pearl Bubble earrings (price upon request; assael.com). Bibi van der Velden Mammoth Collection 18k gold egg earrings fashioned from mammoth tusk with white diamonds (price upon request; bibivandervelden.com). ANANYA Scatter bespoke diamond scatter earrings (price upon request; ananya.com). Baenteli diamond earrings (price upon request; baenteli.swiss/collections). Mary MacGill Derive moonstone ring (marymacgill.com). Hearts on Fire Aurora triple tier hoop diamond earrings ($59,900; heartsonfire.com). Parulina pearl and diamond earrings (price upon request; parulina.com).

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Clockwise from top left this page: BAKTI Slanted white gold ring with blue sapphires ($820; baktijewelry.com). Kimberly McDonald one-of-a-kind sapphires slice hoop earrings (price upon request; neimanmarcus.com). Luv My Jewelry Twisted Rays turquoise bracelet ($629; luvmyjewelry.com).

Diamond and sapphire Old-Cut ring from Mindi Mond ($18,000; mindimondny.com). Sophistiquee rough sapphire ring from Nana Fink ($1,800; nanafink.com). De Cosmi 18K yellow gold and Mediterranean-blue rough tourmaline earrings ($4,200; decosmi.com). Sapphire and aquamarine ring from Lydia Courteille (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com). Lapis lazuli and diamond Electra earrings from Jenny Dee Jewelry ($2,830; jennydeejewelry.com). Swati Dhanak Stapled Coil ring with diamonds and blue sapphires ($3,190; swatidhanak.com). Andrew Glassford Jewels sapphire and diamond ring (price upon request; andrewglassfordjewels.com).

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2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Photo by Daniel Kraus.

PAYING TRIBUTE TO TRADITION The 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition Written by Andre James

The first of four special Heritage Design Models, the 2021 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition is a state-of-the-art 911 with design elements from the 1950s and early 1960s. The edition is limited to 992 models worldwide, matching the internal model series number of this, the eighth generation 911.

“We are evoking memories of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s in customers and fans with the Heritage Design models.

No brand can translate these elements into the modern day as well as Porsche, and, along the way, we’re fulfilling the wishes of our customers. With the exclusive special editions, we are also establishing a new product line which represents the ‘lifestyle’ dimension in our product strategy,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. Exclusive paintwork in Cherry Metallic and four other available exterior colors along with gold logos create an authentic 1950s-style look. The exterior of the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition features white livery with a historical design. The spearshaped graphic elements on the front fenders are a throwback to the early days of Porsche motorsports. The Porsche Heritage badge on the rear decklid grille is reminiscent of the one that was awarded back in the day when a Porsche 356 reached the 100,000 kilometer mark. This quality seal from the past – with a modern twist – will grace the rear of all four Porsche Heritage Design models.

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compartment lid, steering wheel, wheel hub covers, vehicle keys, and embossed on the head restraints and key pouch. The vehicle comes with 20/21-inch Carrera Exclusive Design wheels and the classic-look brake calipers painted in black as standard.

The interior also pays tribute to the past: the use of corduroy on seats and door trims signals the return of a material previously used in the Porsche 356, reviving the zeitgeist and fashion of the 1950s. The tachometer and dash-mounted stopwatch of the standard Sport Chrono Package feature green illumination, underlining the emotive nature of the concept in the same way as the perforated roofliner in microfiber fabric and extensive Exclusive Manufaktur leather trim. A metal badge on the trim panel of the dashboard displays the individual limited edition number.

The first Heritage Design model is based on the new 2021 911 Targa 4S of the 992 generation, and is equipped with the latest technologies for chassis, assistance systems and infotainment.

It is powered by a 443 hp twin-turbo boxer engine. Combined with the standard eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and Sport Chrono Package, the vehicle can reach a top track speed of 188 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.

Alternatively, the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition can also be ordered with a seven-speed manual transmission.

The 2021 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition has an MSRP of $180,600, not including a $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee, and is expected to reach U.S. dealers in late 2020. sl

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Since 2001, BioSTL has introduced nationally acclaimed initiatives in startup creation and investment (BioGenerator), strategic business attraction (GlobalSTL), physical environment (including the Cortex Innovation District and BioGenerator Labs), entrepreneur support (BioSTL Fundamentals), seed and venture capital, a diverse and inclusive workforce and public policy.

INVESTING IN INNOVATION Written By Craig Kaminer

Unless you live or work around Cortex -- surrounded by BJC, the Washington University Medical Campus, the Central West End, the Grove, Ikea and Saint Louis University -- chances are this innovation community is only something you have heard or read about. Or if you venture out to eat at the award winning Vicia, The Chocolate Pig or one of the many frequent food truck events around lunchtime, you may have walked through this district without ever knowing where you were.

But the Cortex district is one of the hottest areas of growth and promise for the entire region, attracting talent, start-ups and investments from around the world. Now housing, hotels, restaurants and crowds (pre- and post-Covid of course) of people who would have never stepped foot here are coming in droves (literally bus loads). As a bonus, the district is garnering recognition from media around the world.

As part of our new feature called Worth Funding, I decided to highlight the brilliant work of BioSTL, which preceded Cortex, (the place) and now after 20 years is credited with bringing in more than $1 billion in investment capital, building hundreds of local start-ups and attracting dozens more tech companies from around the world to St. Louis. Best described as a “beehive of activity” by its leader Donn Rubin, BioSTL is truly St. Louis’ competitive advantage in a global economy.

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me, you don’t know many scientists, technologists, geneticists or researchers. But we need to acknowledge that they are the rock stars and future of our St. Louis economy. They will rebuild our city by bringing it extraordinary wealth, intellectual competitiveness and life-changing discoveries that will renew the lifestyle of our region that has slowly been fading for more than 100 years. So it only makes sense that we cover this thriving innovation community and celebrate its brightest stars.

Some 20 years ago, Dr. William H. Danforth, chancellor emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis and founding chairman of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, came to the realization that we needed to do much more to attract and keep talent, businesses and investment capital. His vision at the time was to build a broad ecosystem and the infrastructure to incubate successful start-ups. This would include mentoring, support, facilities and capital (angel, seed and venture capital) so we would not lose out to East and West Coast cities. He was tired of “St. Louis being the farm team while other cities got the economic benefit from what started here,” according to Rubin. He had the vision to see how St. Louis could grow into a world leader in medicine, healthcare, plant science, agriculture and technology...solving the world’s most pressing problems including pandemics, cancer and hunger.

Dr. Danforth’s challenge is as true today, if not more pressing.

Rubin asks, “How do we have a thriving innovation community so that St. Louis is not left behind and we become increasingly

Representatives from Centene meet with Israeli company Tyto Care at the GlobalSTL Health Innovation Summit. Photo credit: BioSTL

With the BioGenerator Labs at its centerpiece, housing dozens of startups supported by BioSTL’s investment arm BioGenerator, the BioSTL Building brings together BioSTL programs across the innovation ecosystem. Photo credit: BioSTL

The BioGenerator Labs is home to 50 companies with more than 200 users with access to collaborative lab and office space and state-of-the-art equipment for portfolio and preincubator companies. Photo credit: BioSTL

relevant in the 21st Century economy? How do we make sure St. Louis companies are acquirers and not being acquired?”

Since 2001, BioSTL has introduced nationally acclaimed initiatives in startup creation and investment (BioGenerator), strategic business attraction (GlobalSTL), physical environment (including the Cortex Innovation District and BioGenerator Labs), entrepreneur support (BioSTL Fundamentals), seed and venture capital, a diverse and inclusive workforce and public policy.

It has helped start more than 150 companies, attracted more than $1 billion of start-up and growth capital and recruited 19 cutting-edge, global businesses to establish a presence in St. Louis and grow their businesses here. Companies from the Middle East, Europe and South America already have moved here. BioSTL expects many more.

Less than a year ago, BioSTL brought all of its programs across the innovation ecosystem under one roof in the new BioSTL Building at 4340 Duncan Ave. within the Cortex Innovation Community. The building’s centerpiece is BioSTL’s BioGenerator Labs, currently housing 60 startups with teams of scientists supported by BioSTL’s investment arm BioGenerator. It’s a place where the BioSTL team helps ensure that these companies will be able to keep their talent, tech and brilliance in St. Louis.

In competing to attract innovative start-ups from around the world, BioSTL’s international recruitment arm, GlobalSTL, is successfully making the case that St. Louis is a great place to locate their

North American headquarters. Businesses used to head to Boston and San Francisco because of the capital available in those cities. But now, according to Rubin, companies are looking for “business relationships to drive revenue.” Revenue is the best kind of capital for sustaining a business. And St. Louis has delivered on many levels.

The CEO of an Israeli company moved his family -- and his team -- to St. Louis after GlobalSTL helped land a deal with Ameren.

Other international companies have found success in St. Louis through the annual GlobalSTL Health Innovation Summit. Centene, Express Scripts, Washington University, SLUCare and the St. Louis Veterans Administration have all incorporated technology from international companies to increase their competitive advantage, thanks to the business relationships developed for them by GlobalSTL. A recent overseas company said, “We got more done in 24 hours in St. Louis than six months in Boston.” We need to hear more of that!

For our affluent readership, BioSTL is only constrained by its limited resources. If you want to be a part of the “beehive,” there are two ways to get involved: as a philanthropist and/or as an investor.

I would recommend arranging a visit with BioSTL’s Donn Rubin, his impressive team, and a couple of the local companies BioSTL is helping to grow or the international companies that have relocated here from across an ocean. It won’t take much to convince you that BioSTL is making a profound difference in our economic future and the work being done here will surely make you proud. sl

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Downtown STL, Inc.’s Show Me Downtown Young at Art to benefit St. Louis ArtWorks, at St Louis ArtWorks Gateway 180’s Gala, St. Louis Aquarium

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Labor Day Opera Theatre St. Louis Gala, Centene Rosh Hashana Starkloff Disability Institute, Party to the Max, Four Seasons Hotel The June Jessee Memorial Foundation Legacy Lunch, Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Metro Theatre Company Gala, Palladium St. Louis St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Gala The Big Dinner to benefit Laumeier Sculpture Park, at Laumeier Sculpture Park Yom Kippur Tower Grove Park’s Flower Power Luncheon, Piper Palm House

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#314Fashion was launched in April to support the 100+ small fashion businesses in St. Louis, who make up a vibrant fashion eco-system, but are struggling during these unprecedented times. Saint Louis Fashion Fund, The Women’s Creative, #314Together, Lusso, 2/Lu and Fashion Group International collaborated on the launch. The team encouraged the public to purchase a t-shirt at shoplusso.com. A portion of proceeds from sales continues to be donated to Gateway Resilience Fund.

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1) Carmen Ramirez (photo Joan Fisher) 2) Drea Ranek (photo Joan Fisher) 3) Derek Blasberg 4) Devon Windsor 5) Jessica Conick (photo Joan Fisher) 6) Penny Pennington 7) Dwight Carter 8) Susan Sherman

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Here to Help You Rebuild Your LifeÂŽ Think carefully about the proposed terms of a divorce settlement

The process of divorcing is often complex and difficult. There are a few things that make this even more challenging. Having numerous assets or having an ex who is not willing to work to come to mutually agreeable terms are two of these. Individuals might not want to think about having to battle things out in court, but it may be necessary if the settlement negotiations are not successful.

Negotiating the terms of the divorce requires that both parties in the matter be willing to compromise. In most cases, neither party is going to get everything they want. Being able to think clearly about how various arrangements impact them may help as they evaluate the potential options.

It is usually best to think about what aspects of the end of the marriage they want to focus. For ex-

ample, they might not care about what happens to the marital home, but they may want to keep their special art collection. In these cases, a strategy can be worked out that increases the chance of that happening. Determining what is truly important to them can also help them to save their energy for those matters.

Parties should think about the long-term implications of the settlement. This includes taking a look at how the arrangements will affect their finances in the future. Assets that are costly to keep up might not be ideal when they are trying to survive solely on their own income. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the possible settlement options to ensure they make informed decisions.

Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, mediation, collaborative law and other domestic relation matters.

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Arts United STL was a free virtual benefit in support of the Regional Arts Commission’s Artist Relief Fund, providing critical aid to St. Louis working artists whose livelihoods have been critically interrupted by the pandemic. Produced

by OTSL and the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, the benefit entailed performances from local arts organizations including The Black Rep, Circus Flora, COCA, Jazz St. Louis, The Muny, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Ballet, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, STAGES St. Louis and more.

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8) St. Louis Ballet 9) St. Louis Children’s Choir 10) Opera Theatre of St. Louis and The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra 11) STAGES St. Louis 12) Peyton Webster, COCA Student

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COCA hosts a renowned annual fundraiser, COCAcabana, which raises vital support to help the organization continue providing scholarships and services to young people throughout the St. Louis region. Virtual COCAchella celebrated a community built on creativity and shared COCA’s mission with over 1,700 individuals on Friday, April 24. Online attendees shared photos and videos of COCAchella watch parties and donated to fund COCA’s future, exceeding expectations and raising critical funds to ensure access to arts programming.

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MIROWITZ GALA IN THE CLOUDS The gala committee of Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School re-envisioned the gala experience…online! They knew they had to move forward with their annual fundraiser to ensure a world-class Jewish day school education, especially in these unusual times. Typically, 400 people attend the event, but on May 14, more than 1,000 guests attended from their sofas, dressed in their comfiest athleisure. Together, they contributed $296,000 to help Mirowitz with tuition relief, technology upgrades and professional development.

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COCAchella 1) Rebecca Gotsch with her family 2) Daron Hendrix 3) Bill Bradley 4) Stephanie Randall 5) Aisling Leonard 6) Virginia Howell with her family Mirowitz Gala in the Clouds 1) Marilyn Levison 2) Carly Sparks 3) Kevin Pollack, “Moishe Maisel” from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 4) Debra Messing, “Grace” from Will & Grace 5) Barbara Green 6) Eliana Wax 7) Jeremy Lieb

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Rise Up for Heroes, an initiative comprised of musical performances, magic acts, and fun bits featuring St. Louis Cardinals and Blues players was created

by Keith Alper, chairman of creative agency Nitrous Effect, in partnership with the Cardinals and Blues, as a way to honor first responders, healthcare workers, grocery store personnel and the many individuals risking their health to keep our St. Louis community running. Donations helped those most affected by the economic impact of the pandemic.

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LEF’S INNOVATION CELEBRATION

The Ladue Education Foundation & Alumni Association (LEF) holds its annual Innovation Celebration each spring to raise funds for academic and enrichment opportunities in the Ladue School District.

Though the in-person event had to be cancelled this year, the LEF held a successful virtual online auction.

The LEF surpassed its fundraising goal for the auction and credits its supportive community for recognizing the value of public education and continuing to show its belief in the work of the Foundation.

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1) Jennifer and Danny Soshnik 2) Gerard Craft 3) Brooke and Brian Meek 4) Stacey Acree and Stephanie Turner 5) Andy and Kristin Dielmann 6) Danny Soshnik, Manne Palan, Pam Glaser 7) Angie and Tom Ackerman 8) Janice Smith 9) Row 1: Scott Wilson, Steve Meeks, Amy Berg, Jack Kinamore, Row 2: Amanda Bohnert, Mark Cochran, Mike Dohle, Rebecca Cornatzer

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NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE PARADE National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization. The St. Louis Gateway chapter celebrates its high school seniors every May with an awards banquet and recognition ceremony. They were determined not to let the pandemic rain on their parade - so they had a drive-by parade on May 12th to celebrate their class of 2020 members.

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1) Lola Fernandez (John Burroughs School), Grace Lane (Ladue Horton Watkins High School), Harper Gerardi (Ladue Horton Watkins High School) 2) Goska Cherrick, Catherine Cherrick (MICDS), Brian Cherrick 3) Diane Kalishman and Nicole Kalishman (Ladue Horton Watkins High School) 4) Katie Goodman and Alexa Cox (Ladue Middle School) 5) Nicole Licavoli (Marquette High School), Shale Kennedy (Ladue Horton Watkins High School), Aly Mikesell (The Principia School), Anastasia Long (Ursuline Academy) 6) Bree Baker (MICDS), Claire Profumo (Villa Duchesne High School), Allison Johnston (John Burroughs School), Bridget Sullivan (Westminster Christian Academy), Catherine Cherrick (MICDS), Molly Heitz (Parkway Central High School) 7) Anastasia Long (Ursuline Academy), Rebecca Sachs (Ladue Horton Watkins High School), Hannah Long (Lafayette High School) 8) Debbie and Harper Gerardi (Ladue Horton Watkins High School)

9) Lola Fernandez (John Burroughs School) and Anne Fernandez 10) Nicole Licavoli (Marquette High School)

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For our St. Louis high school seniors, the “new normal” brought a season of canceled ceremonies and parties.

However, our resilient community found new and creative ways to celebrate the class of 2020. From capand-gown parades at home to on-line ceremonies and celebrations, these future leaders were acknowledged for their accomplishments and enjoyed a shining moment.

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1) Hallie Williams (John Burroughs School) 2) Lambert Perkins (Choate Rosemary Hall) 3) Ethan Kalishman (John Burroughs School) 4) Ginny Howell (MICDS) 5) Sara Litteken (Clayton High School) 6) Allie Chervitz (Parkway Central High School) 7) Caroline Strahorn, Isabella Koster, Julia Wykes, Sydney Panagos, Maya Kaslow, Lola Fernandez, Hallie Williams, Sophia Crowley (John Burroughs School) 8) Taylor Ott (Ladue Horton Watkins High School) 9) Doug, Sophie, Lily, Sam and Lisa Nixon (Marquette High School)

10) Lily Orchard (John Burroughs School) 11) Jonah Boyer (Whitfield School)

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What I Love Right Now Ted Wight has been one of the top brokers with Dielmann Sotheby’s for more than 15 years. His sophisticated eye is also evident on his blog, Saint Louis Style, which features stories about trends in real estate, travel and food. For this summer, he’s fallen in love all over again with all things local to St. Louis.

FOR MY SKIN Midwest summers won’t wreak havoc on my skin! I’m always armed with “A Perfect World” face moisturizer by Origins. The cream is perfect for both morning hydration and evening relief from environmental aggressors. The antioxidant-rich White Tea protects my skin from infrared rays while I’m on the go. @origins ON MY LIPS… NOT MY HIPS! It’s a guilty pleasure I’m willing to put in extra time at the gym for: Clementine’s Maple Bourbon ice cream with candied pecan pieces! The only thing better than this booze-infused treat is a real cocktail amongst friends.

But this pick me up will do until social plans resume like we were all used to pre-pandemic! @clementinescreamery SUPPORT LOCAL In a time when fabulous local brands need our patronage now more than ever, I’m proud to support Woodberry soaps which are handmade here in St. Louis (using only natural and vegan ingredients). Lemongrass Detox and Eucalyptus Spice Woodberry are my personal favorites. @woodberrycompany ON MY WALL Spending more time at home can make one want to spruce up the walls and bring in some fresh art! Houska Gallery by pop artist Charles Houska in the Central West End is open by appointment only, and 24/7 for window looks at what is hot in contemporary art right now. @houskagallery ON MY HIPS It’s as if Tom Ford made this belt just for me– the black leather with signature “T” buckle might stand for Tom, but it’s definitely my go-to “Ted” belt. It’s a sleek look for anything from jeans to a tux… a definite must-have for every man’s wardrobe. @tomford

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