2013-2014 Parties of Note Catalog

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Parties of Note at a glance Month Title Hosts Date Call for Puttin’ on the Ritz Reservation

The Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

JUN Cooking at the Cottage

Beer, Brats and Bill

Salmon Fishing in Ladue JUL Life is a Cabaret Beer Lovers’ VIP Tour

Breakfast at Tiffany’s AUG Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Artfully Noted

Breakfast at Tiffany’s SEP Ragtime and Wine

An Alpine Picnic

Opera Your Way

Herbal Infusion Glamour and Glitz

Concert with the Masters

OCT Chamber Music Jamboree

An Inspirational Evening

On the Radio

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

A Glass of Wine and a Good Cigar NOV A Taste of the Mediterranean II The Art of Cake Decorating DEC Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls JAN A Fin de Siècle Affair

The Sauce from Hell that

Tastes like Heaven A Taste of the Mediterranean FEB Life on the Mississippi

West Meets East MAR Principles of Percussion APR Slatkin’s Back–with Halen!

Stone Soup Cottage, Amy Kaller 6/4/13 Bob and Libby Weinman, Darryl and 6/19/13 Sara Fabick, Agnes Levin, Bob Aitken Maureen Hurley 6/23/13 Mary and Zsolt Rumy 7/14/13 Rob and Katie Holton 7/18/13 Tiffany & Co. 7/20/13 St. Louis Cardinals, William O. DeWitt, lll 8/13/13 Daven Anderson, Shawn Cornell, Lisa Ober 8/16/13 Tiffany & Co. 8/24/13 Patti Dower, Chandler Taylor 9/14/13 Thomas and Tricia Jöstlein 9/15/13 Julie Lorenz 9/15/13 Bowood Farms and Café Osage 9/18/13 Jon Tomas Salon and Spa 9/23/13 Lionelle and Jim Elsesser, Cheryl and Victor 9/27/13 Havlin, Barbara and Marvin Levin, Marjorie and Ken Smith, Donna Sondag and Past SVA Presidents Tavern of Fine Arts, Mathew Daniels, 10/4/13 Aaron Johnson Linda and Paul Lee 10/5/13 St. Louis Public Radio 10/6/13 Linda Stark, Phyllis Traub 10/18/13 Bob and Max Jones, Sharon and Dan Ward 10/23/13 Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation; Marianne Prey 11/4/13 Ericka Frank 11/6/13 Joan and Ken Fiala 12/7/13 Joan and Ken Fiala 12/9/13 Paul and Patty Midden 1/11/14 Kim Tucci 1/18/14 Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation; Marianne Prey Audubon Center at Riverlands, Carol and Ward Klein, Amy Gill, Holiday Inn Route 66 Gihan Kader Paul Arenberg, Thomas Stubbs Noémi and Michael Neidorff, Centene Corporation

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Parties of Note Committee Linda Lee, Chair Anne von der Heydt, Vice Chair Thriess Britton Becky Brown Millie Cain Anne Carman Boo Cook Chuck Cook Sandy Charles Lionelle Elsesser Barbara Ferman Dotti Fischer Margie Franz Shirley Graham Cheryl Havlin Maureen Hurley

Jeffrey Kaplan Anna Lea Kerckhoff Margie Knapp Barbara Levin Helga Lunsford Kathy Ryan Jean Saunders Mary Beth Schmidt Barbara Sprick Linda Stark Peggy Symes Phyllis Traub Sharon Ward

STL SYMPHONY David Robertson, Music Director Ned O. Lemkemeier, Chairman of the Board Fred Bronstein, President & CEO John Easley, Vice President for Development Amee Colvin, Director of Volunteer Activities

Special thanks to those who have generously donated their time and talents for Parties of Note: Elizabeth Belle Paul Bushmeyer Sharon Carter Mark Cereghino Don Franz Gina Gilati Paul Hahn Roberta Hmiel Susan Hume Tricia Jรถstlein Mark and Nancy Luetzow Madt Mallinckrodt Bill McClellan Phyllis Pasley Tafra Perryman Susan and Ernie Planck Clark Reed Betsy Roig Mark Scharf Byron Sletten Al Stricker Trebor Tichenor David Troncoso Bruce Vantine Dave Venn John Wuest

Members of the STL Symphony David Halen, Concertmaster Heidi Harris, Associate Concertmaster Celeste Golden Boyer, Second Associate Concertmaster Erin Schreiber, Assistant Concertmaster Rebecca Boyer Hall, Second Violin Asako Kuboki, Second Violin Chris Woehr, Assistant Principal Viola Alvin McCall, Cello Erik Harris, Principal Double Bass Thomas Jรถstlein, Associate Principal Horn Thomas Stubbs, Associate Principal Percussion

Thank you to our participating party hosts: (in party chronological order)

Stone Soup Cottage, Amy Kaller Bill McClellan, Libby and Bob Weinman, Sara and Darryl Fabick, Agnes Levin, Bill Aitken Maureen Hurley Mary and Zsolt Rumy Six Row Brewing Company, Katie and Rob Holton Tiffany & Co., Linda Hall St. Louis Cardinals, William O. DeWitt III Ober Anderson Gallery, Daven Anderson, Shawn Cornell, Lisa Ober Patti Dower, Chandler Taylor, Chris Schaul, Wine Country Gardens Thomas and Tricia Jöstlein Julie Lorenz Bowood Farms and Café Osage, Lizzy and John McPheeter Jon Tomas Salon and Spa, Diane Stock, Julie Moore David Halen, Heidi and Erik Harris, Celeste Golden Boyer, Erin Schreiber, Lionelle and Jim Elsesser, Cheryl and Victor Havlin, Barbara and Marvin Levin, Marjorie and Ken Smith, Donna Sondag, Past SVA Presidents Tavern of Fine Arts, Matthew Daniels, Aaron Johnson, Chris Woehr, Alvin McCall, Rebecca Boyer Hall, Asako Kuboki Linda and Paul Lee St. Louis Public Radio, Phil Donato Linda Stark, Phyllis Traub The Cigar Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Bob and Max Jones, Sharon and Dan Ward The Cakery, Ericka Frank Joan and Ken Fiala Patty and Paul Midden Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation; Marianne Prey Carol and Ward Klein, Holiday Inn Route 66, Amy Gill Audubon Center at Riverlands, Dr. Patricia Hagen, Debra McStay Gihan Kader Paul Arenberg, Thomas Stubbs The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amber Creamer The Pasta House Company, Kim Tucci Noémi and Michael Neidorff, Centene Corporation

PLEASE NOTE Unless noted otherwise, all locations are handicapped accessible.

The suggested dress code for most parties is casual or dressy casual.

The fair market value is equal to or exceeds the price of the party, and no tax deduction is available unless indicated.

REFUND POLICY Paid reservations to a Parties of Note event are non-refundable.

Should a host find it necessary to cancel an event, the SVA will refund the cost of the party in full. The purchaser may request a 100% tax deduction for the cost of the party in lieu of a refund.

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Puttin’ on the Ritz Intimate Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel You are the host at this intimate dinner party for two at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Clayton. The Grill has a warm, relaxed atmosphere with Art Deco flair. It offers metroAmerican cuisine, specializing in premium meats and top-quality seafood. Entertainment is available in the hotel’s lobby lounge on Fridays and Saturdays.

This offer is good for dinner for two at the Grill (value $200) on a date of your choice Some blackout dates will apply; valid for one year.

Date: Call the restaurant for a reservation The Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Clayton) 1 reservation available (for two persons)—$200 Donor: The Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/StLouis

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Cooking at the Cottage Seasonal Cooking Class in a Historic Farmhouse Stone Soup Cottage, a restaurant in an 1850s farmhouse in historic Cottleville, Missouri, is the setting for a cooking class with a seasonal menu. Chef Carl McConnell will lead the class, featuring a three-course tasting menu and wine pairings. The cottage’s French country decor and intimate setting form the perfect backdrop for this delectable experience.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 11:30am Stone Soup Cottage (Cottleville) 16 reservations available—$75/person Donors: Stone Soup Cottage, Amy Kaller stonesoupcottage.com

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Beer, Brats, and Bill Rooftop Picnic with Bill McClellan St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bill McClellan will join in the conversation at a rooftop picnic overlooking Forest Park. In his inimitable style, Bill tackles politics, crime, and the foibles of the human race, both as a writer and a regular on Donnybrook on the Nine Network. Enjoy the urban charm with light appetizers, brats, salad, and light dessert, along with beer, wine, or soda.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:00-8:30pm Home of Bill Aitken (St. Louis) 24 reservations available—$50/person Donors: Bob and Libby Weinman, Darryl and Sara Fabick, Agnes Levin, Bob Aitken stltoday.com/news/local/columns/bill-mcclellan

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Salmon Fishing in Ladue Cooking Demonstration with America’s Favorite Fish Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while watching a cooking demonstration, then sit down to an elegant dinner of salmon, risotto salad, plus a vegetable and dessert.

All will be paired with a fine wine, and recipes will be provided to guests.

Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 5:00pm Home of Maureen Hurley (Ladue) 24 reservations available—$60/person Donor: Maureen Hurley Sorry, not wheelchair accessible

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Life Is a Cabaret Music and More from The St. Louis Sirens Expect the unexpected with The St. Louis Sirens, a women’s vocal trio whose highenergy show is filled with comedy, costumes, and choreography. They’ll enchant you with music from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s—all the way up to the present. The performance will take place at a private home with a cocktail buffet and beverages.

Sunday, July 14, 2013, 7:00-9:00pm Home of Mary and Zsolt Rumy (Ladue) 50 reservations available—$60/person Donors: Mary and Zsolt Rumy facebook.com/stlsirens

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Beer Lovers’ VIP Tour Private Dinner and Tasting at Six Row Brewing Company A new and exciting craft brewery, Six Row Brewing Company, is the site for a VIP tour by the brewmaster, a beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and a delicious dinner in the brewery’s private recreation room. The brewery is located on the historic site of the old Falstaff Brewery in midtown St. Louis. Guests will receive a growler of the brewery’s custom cask brew to take home.

Thursday, July 18, 2013, 6:00-9:00pm Six Row Brewing Company (St. Louis) 10 reservations available—$100/person Donors: Rob and Katie Holton Sorry, not fully handicapped accessible sixrowbrewco.com

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s A Divinely and Utterly Elegant Event Be one of an exclusive group of 10 to have your own Hepburn moment! You are cordially invited inside the home of the “little blue box” for a private opportunity to view, try on, and dream the many dreams for which Tiffany & Co. is so famous.

An elegant continental breakfast will be served. Note that you have two opportunities to attend this party.

Saturday, July 20, or Saturday, August 24, 2013, 9:00-10:00am Tiffany & Co. (Plaza Frontenac) 10 reservations available (each date)—$35/person Donor: Tiffany & Co. tiffany.com

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame Watch the Cardinals and Pirates from the Owner’s Suite Calling all Cardinals’ fans! This is a rare treat to see our World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals from the exclusive suite of Cards president, William O. DeWitt, III. Enjoy beer, soda, hot dogs, nachos, brats, cookies, and brownies with a bird’s eye view of the Cardinals versus Pittsburgh Pirates game. Go Cards!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 7:15pm Busch Stadium (St. Louis) 25 reservations available—$200/person Donors: St. Louis Cardinals, William O. DeWitt, III stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com

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Artfully Noted A Little Art, a Little Jazz A delightful evening of art and music awaits you at Ober Anderson Gallery in Kirkwood. View the gallery’s exhibits and watch live artist demonstrations while listening to the Dave Venn Trio. A jazz pianist since the Gaslight Square era of the 1960s, Venn has been named the “Best Local Pianist/Keyboardist” by the Riverfront Times. You could also be the winner in a drawing held for two paintings created that evening. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served with 10% of sales during the party donated to the STL Symphony.

Friday, August 16, 2013, 6:00-8:00pm Ober Anderson Gallery (Kirkwood) 75 reservations available—$60/person Donors: Daven Anderson, Shawn Cornell, Lisa Ober Sorry, not wheelchair accessible oberandersongallery.com

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Ragtime and Wine The St. Louis Ragtimers plus Wine Tasting A perfect afternoon of music and wine features the St. Louis Ragtimers—a quartet well known across the region for their upbeat American music, including classic rags, folk rags of Missouri, and traditional jazz. The concert takes place at Wine Country Gardens, a beautiful venue on 42 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Missouri River Valley. A wine tasting, buffet, and cash bar will be available.

Saturday, September 14, 2013, 1:00-4:00pm Wine Country Gardens (Defiance) 60 reservations available—$65/person Donors: Patti Dower, Chandler Taylor, St. Louis Ragtimers winecountrygardens.net

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An Alpine Picnic Picnic in the Park with a Swiss Alphorn Concert An idyllic picnic in Oak Knoll Park is even more special with a mini-concert of Swiss Alphorn duets, calling from hill to hill. STL Symphony Associate Principal Horn Thomas Jöstlein and his wife, Webster University horn teacher Tricia Jöstlein, will provide the entertainment, plus an array of healthy and delicious vegetarian dishes. In case of rain, the Jöstleins will host the party at their home.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm Oak Knoll Park (Clayton) 12 reservations available—$65/person Donors: Thomas and Tricia Jöstlein

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Opera Your Way Winter Opera St. Louis Performs Your Favorites Opera lovers prepare to be delighted by an intimate concert featuring artists from Winter Opera St. Louis. Soprano Gina Galati, who founded the opera company in 2007, will be joined by other artists from the company. As a bonus, the first 10 people to sign up for this party are invited to request their favorites.

In addition to fabulous music, the party will feature appetizers, champagne, wine, dessert, and coffee.

Sunday, September 15, 2013, 7:00-9:00pm Home of Julie Lorenz (Kirkwood) 20 reservations available—$85/person Donor: Julie Lorenz winteroperastl.org

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Herbal Infusion Rooftop Herb Tasting and Tutorial Gather your friends and join us at Bowood Farms and Café Osage for a taste of delicious Bowood Grown herbs. Climb up to the green roof on top of the cafe, where herbs are grown for the cafe’s dishes, and taste the array of flavors while you learn how to grow herbs in your garden. In this lush garden oasis, enjoy afternoon tea, featuring herb-infused tea sandwiches and sweets. Guests will take home a complimentary herb plant for their garden.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 3:00pm Bowood Farms and Café Osage (St. Louis) 8 reservations available—$50/person Dress: Casual (appropriate for climbing a ladder) Donors: Bowood Farms and Café Osage Sorry, roof tour is not handicapped accessible bowoodfarms.com

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Glamour and Glitz Professional Tips and Techniques from Jon Tomas Salon and Spa Tired of bad hair days? Let the experts at Jon Tomas Salon and Spa teach you how to glamorize your look. Learn the trends in hairstyling and make-up while checking out the latest designer fashions from Distinctions. Snacks, pastries, and libations will be served.

Monday, September 23, 2013, 2:00-5:00pm Jon Tomas Salon and Spa (Creve Coeur) 10 reservations available—$60 per person Donor: Jon Tomas Salon and Spa jtsalon.com

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Concert with the Masters Evening of Strings at The Saint Louis Woman’s Club The elegant Saint Louis Woman’s Club is the setting for an unforgettable performance featuring the STL Symphony’s David Halen, Concertmaster; Heidi Harris, Associate Concertmaster, Erin Schreiber, Assistant Concertmaster, Celeste Golden Boyer, Second Associate Concertmaster; and Erik Harris, Principal Double Bass. The Saint Louis Woman’s Club is located in a beautiful 19th century house in the heart of the Central West End’s national historic district. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Friday, September 27, 2013, 6:00-8:00pm The Saint Louis Woman’s Club (Central West End) 80 reservations available—$125/person Dress: Cocktail Donors: David Halen, Erik and Heidi Harris, Celeste Golden Boyer, Erin Schreiber, Lionelle and Jim Elsesser, Cheryl and Victor Havlin, Barbara and Marvin Levin, Marjorie and Ken Smith, Donna Sondag; Past SVA Presidents: Becky Brown, Sandy Charles, Carolyn Farrell, Ginny Fister, Carol James, Anna Lea Kerckhoff, Judy King, Mitzi Sisson, Vicki Mayer Alvater, Linda Lee, Mary Meyer, Darlene Roland, Jean Saunders, Anne von der Heydt stlwomansclub.org

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Chamber Music Jamboree Bring Your Own Instrument for a Jam Session with STL Symphony Musicians Rosin up your bow—here’s your chance to jam with members of the STL Symphony!

Bring your own instrument and your favorite piece of chamber music to play along with Asako Kuboki, Rebecca Boyer Hall, Chris Woehr, and Alvin McCall. A piano will be available as well. The setting is the Tavern of Fine Arts, an intimate performance space in the Central West End. Appetizers, wine, beer, and soda will be served (cash bar). If you don’t play an instrument, feel free to join us as part of the audience for several hours of wonderful music.

Friday, October 4, 2013 at 8:00pm Tavern of Fine Arts (Central West End) 25 reservations available—$50 per person Donors: Tavern of Fine Arts, Matthew Daniels, Aaron Johnson, Chris Woehr, Asako Kuboki, Alvin McCall, Rebecca Boyer Hall tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com

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An Inspirational Evening Cornerstone Chorale and Brass Present Music with a Message The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass perform with their unique blend of music and narration in a dramatic and inspirational program. Dr. Bruce Vantine conducts the ensemble, which has brought its inspirational programs to church and community groups across the nation. According to a review of their appearance at New York’s Lincoln Center, “The choir demonstrates a fine blend of vocal quality with deadcenter pitch and rhythmic precision most vocal ensembles would kill for. The brass quintet is crisp, carefully balanced both within itself and with the chorus.”

This evening takes place in an architecturally stunning home with wonderful acoustics; wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Saturday, October 5, 2013, 4:00-6:30pm Home of Linda and Paul Lee (Chesterfield) 50 reservations available—$75/person Donors: Linda and Paul Lee cornerstonechorale.org

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On the Radio Music and Conversation with St. Louis Public Radio Music lovers in St. Louis enjoy the live Saturday broadcasts of STL Symphony concerts on St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 KWMU. So we know you’ll also love this opportunity to meet the hosts of the show, listen to some wonderful music, and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, wine, soft drinks, and great conversation. The event takes place at the radio station’s modern new home in Grand Center with catering

by Steven Becker.

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 2:00-4:00pm University of Missouri–St. Louis (Grand Center) 20 reservations available—$50/person Host: St. Louis Public Radio stlpublicradio.org

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lunch, Games, and Gab at Meadowbrook Country Club Join us for an afternoon get-together for the girls at Meadowbrook Country Club!

Enjoy a lovely lunch, with a choice of three entrees, dessert, and beverages, and then relax for an afternoon of gaming fun. Gather a table of friends for bridge, mah jong, canasta—whatever you like.

Friday, October 18, 2013, 11:00am-3:00pm Meadowbrook Country Club (Ballwin) 20 reservations available—$35/person Donors: Linda Stark, Phyllis Traub meabrk.org

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A Glass of Wine and a Good Cigar Special Wine and Cigar Tasting at The Cigar Club Sit back and relax at an elegant party in The Cigar Club at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served along with three wines and a fine cigar. A wine expert will talk about the wines, and member of The Cigar Club will tell you all about the chosen cigar. This is a great opportunity to get an inside peek at this private club—a comfortable retreat with wood paneling and rich fabrics.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 6:00-8:00pm The Cigar Club, The Ritz-Carlton (Clayton) 25 reservations available—$65/person Donors: Bob and Max Jones, Sharon and Dan Ward ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/StLouis/Dining/cigar_club

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The Art of Cake Decorating Learn the Secrets from a Cake-Baking Pro Prepare for a culinary delight, as Ericka Frank, founder of The Cakery and The Cup, demonstrates how to frost, smooth, and decorate a cake. Ericka has been baking and decorating cakes for more than 25 years, and she’ll share valuable tips for baking, leveling, and creating a professional dessert. Attendees will frost and decorate their own six-inch round two-layer cake to take home. You’ll learn techniques such as borders, flowers, ruffles, and writing.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 6:30pm The Cakery (Dogtown, St. Louis) 10 reservations available—$35/person Donor: Ericka Frank thecakerybakery.net

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Deck the Halls English Tea and a Priceless Christmas Collection Over the past 54 years of their marriage, Joan and Ken Fiala have amassed a priceless and stunning collection of holiday decorations. At Christmastime, their home becomes a wonderland, filled with dozens of trees and thousands of ornaments. You’ll have two opportunities to enjoy a tour of this extensive collection throughout their beautiful Clayton home. After all the “oohs” and “aahs,” sit down for a full English tea with sandwiches, scones, and sweets prepared by Joan.

Saturday, December 7, or Monday, December 9, 2013 at 2:00pm Home of Joan and Ken Fiala (Clayton) 8 reservations available (each date)—$75/person Donors: Joan and Ken Fiala

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A Fin de Siècle Affair Cocktails and A Cappella Music in an Elegant 19th Century Mansion The St. Louis area’s premier a cappella jazz and pop vocal group, Java Jived, provides the entertainment in a beautiful Compton Heights mansion, designed in 1895 by Theodore Link (after he completed Union Station). The imposing gray rock home was built by Otto Bollman, the owner of a piano company, and has a barrel-vaulted music room where the elite of St. Louis were treated to recitals.

This is an incredible venue for listening to Java Jived, an eight-voiced jazz group specializing in jazz standards and pop favorites. Wine, appetizers, and desserts will be served.

Saturday, January 11, 2014, 7:00-10:00pm Home of Paul and Patty Midden (Compton Heights) 60 reservations available—$75/person Donors: Paul and Patty Midden, Java Jived Sorry, not handicapped accessible

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The Sauce From Hell That Tastes Like Heaven Cooking Class with the Pasta House’s Kim Tucci Learn how to cook the “sauce from hell that tastes like heaven,” featuring marsala-infused Italian sausage, with The Pasta House Co. co-founder and chef, Kim Tucci. While you’re learning the secrets of this incredible sauce, enjoy wine and a lunch of chicken marsala and pasta, the famous Pasta House salad, rolls, and dessert.

Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:30am-1:00pm The Pasta House Co. (St. Louis) 8 reservations available—$65/person Donor: Kim Tucci pastahouse.com

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A Taste of the Mediterranean Olive Oil Tasting and Private Shopping Party Experience the epicurean delight of olive oil, olives, and spices at Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation. The evening begins with a mini-lesson, followed by tasting of a huge assortment of international extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and wine and fruit vinegars. Suggestions for cooking with olive oil are also provided. You’ll be treated to olives, tapenades, dips, and other treats.

Wine will be served, but feel free to bring another beverage if you like.

Thursday, January 30, 2014, 6:30-8:30pm Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation (Clayton) 12 reservations available—$25/person Donors: Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation; Marianne Prey extravirginoo.com

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Life on the Mississippi Trumpeter Swans, Jazz, and River Magic The beauty of one of America’s most important flyways is on display near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers at the Audubon Center in Alton, Illinois. The center is located on 3,700 acres of restored prairie marsh, a migratory bird sanctuary and home to more than 325 species of songbirds and waterfowl.

The event includes a coach tour of the Great Rivers Confluence with a docent and viewing of migrating trumpeter swans. The Just in Time Band will entertain with a mix of jazz standards and popular music; cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Sunday, February 2, 2014, 4:00-7:00pm Audubon Center at Riverlands (Alton) 50 reservations available—$75/person Donors: Carol and Ward Klein, Audubon Center at Riverlands, Amy Gill, Holiday Inn Route 66 riverlands.audubon.org jitband.com

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West Meets East Belly Dancers, Middle Eastern Food, and More Indulge your taste for the exotic at Ranoush restaurant in University City. Belly dancers will entertain while you enjoy a feast of Middle Eastern appetizers such as hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh, followed by a chicken or beef kebob entree. Ranked the best Middle Eastern restaurant in St. Louis by Yelp, Ranoush combines traditional recipes with the freshest ingredients.

Sunday, February 16, 2014, 4:00-8:00pm Ranoush (University City Loop) 70 reservations available—$40/person Donor: Gihan Kader ranoush.com

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Principles of Percussion The Sounds and Rhythms behind the Music This unique event begins at Cardwell’s in Clayton with your choice of salmon, sandwiches, or salad from the restaurant’s delectable menu. After lunch and a short walk to host Paul Arenberg’s home, percussionist Thomas Stubbs of the STL Symphony provides a lively, lighthearted look at the special sounds and rhythms that make the orchestra so exciting. A graduate of Juilliard, Stubbs serves as the Symphony’s Assistant Principal Percussion, and teaches at Saint Louis University.

Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:30pm Cardwell’s in Clayton and Home of Paul Arenberg (Clayton) 24 reservations available—$60/person Donors: Paul Arenberg, Thomas Stubbs cardwellsinclayton.com

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Slatkin’s Back— with Halen!

An Evening with Leonard Slatkin and David Halen Experience the best of the St. Louis Symphony, past and present, in an unforgettable evening featuring Leonard Slatkin and David Halen. Mr. Halen is the current Concertmaster of the STL Symphony and Mr. Slatkin, who was the Music Director here for 17 years, is currently Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The event will be held in the intimate setting of the Centene Auditorium, with excellent acoustics and seating in the half-round. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.

Friday, April 25, 2014, 6:30-9:00pm Centene Auditorium 300 reservations available—$50/person Donors: Noémi and Michael Neidorff, Centene Corporation

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A Taste of the Mediterranean II Olive Oil Tasting and Private Shopping Party Experience the epicurean delight of olive oil, olives, and spices at Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation. The evening begins with a mini-lesson, followed by tasting of a huge assortment of international extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and wine and fruit vinegars. Suggestions for cooking with olive oil are also provided. You’ll be treated to olives, tapenades, dips, and other treats.

Wine will be served, but feel free to bring another beverage if you like.

Monday, November 4, 2013, 6:30-8:30pm Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation (Ladue) 12 reservations available—$25/person Donors: Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation; Marianne Prey extravirginoo.com

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