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Featuring keynote speaker Lucas Boyce, author of Living Proof: From Foster Care to the White House and the NBA TO P U RC H A S E E V E N T O R R A F F L E T I C K E TS Please visit www.voices-stl.org/registration or call 314.615.4506

Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Honoring ALISON FERRING with the Community Superhero Award, Raffles, Fund-A-Need Auction & More!

VOICES FOR CHILDREN GALA Today, there are more than 1,500 St. Louis children in foster care. On any given day, Voices for Children’s teams of child advocates – Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, social work professionals and child advocacy attorneys – represent nearly 600 of these children, protecting their best interests in court and in the community. Voices’ vision is a community where every child is nurtured, supported and has access to connections and resources necessary for them to know their value and reach their full potential.

Every day, judges, child welfare professionals and caregivers make decisions that affect children who, through no fault of their own, were removed from the care of their parents and brought into state custody. Voices advocates are the only people whose sole focus is the best interests of the child.

Voices advocates give these children a powerful voice in decisions about where they will live and go to school, whether and how often they can spend time with siblings and other relatives, how long they will be in state custody, and where they go when they leave foster care.

Voices’ 11th annual gala will be held Thursday, April 21, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel downtown. This year’s keynote speaker is Lucas Boyce, author of Living Proof: From Foster Care to the White House and the NBA. Lucas is a former foster child who was born premature to an alcohol-and drug-addicted teenager. He struggled from the start and ended up failing kindergarten; but his adoptive mother didn’t cast him aside as another tragic statistic.

Thanks to her loving grace and the advocacy of caring adults, Lucas was able to overcome daunting life challenges in pursuit of his dreams. Lucas is living proof that caring advocates make all the difference in a child’s life.

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“The most important job we have as adults is to protect and love our children. They are the sons and daughters of the future.

When we fail the most vulnerable children we fail all children. That is why I have supported Voices and their mission for many years. They truly care about the best outcomes for children and I have seen the positive impact they have had for so many kids. They are truly making a difference.” – Alison Ferring The gala begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, program, entertainment from Jazz St. Louis and a Fund-A-Need auction.

• Six chance-of-a-lifetime experiences will be offered in a raffle for $50 and $100 per ticket. The prizes range from Adele’s concert in Chicago in July to an apartment in Paris for a week and flight simulation lessons. Only 100 tickets per item will be sold and ticket holders need not be present to win.

• Raffle ticket sales and all gala proceeds directly support Voices’ advocacy for abused and neglected children in foster care.

At the gala, Voices will honor Alison Ferring with the 2016 Community Superhero Award for her efforts to create brighter futures for children in the St. Louis community and children in foster care.

Antonio and Kirven Douthit-Boyd, co-artistic directors of the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) and former principal dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will serve as honorary chairs of the event.

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from the editor's desk I thought I knew a lot about food, but a recent visit from my food-activist daughter has shown me otherwise. Shortly before her arrival, I asked for a grocery list of items she’d like to have in the house; that’s what my mother-in-law always did when we visited, so I took my cue from her. Only my lists went something like this: rainbow cake, jelly-filled Little Debbies, cinnamon thins—and if it’s not too much trouble, a box of chocolates. My daughter’s list was, uh, very different.

Farm eggs, heavy cream, whole-fat Greek yogurt and halloumi cheese. It sounds so simple, but the halloumi was the only easy part! Especially troublesome were ‘farm eggs’—what exactly are those? Don’t all eggs come from a farm? I did my best by going to Whole Foods and buying organic, cage-free, brown eggs. Turns out ‘cage free’ is a deceptive term and not nearly as desirable a feature as ‘free range.’ Who knew? Apparently cage-free chickens are still enclosed in something, but free range means the chickens are happy because they get the run of the place, which I assume is a farm, hence ‘farm eggs.’ Won’t make that mistake again.

Regrettably, I had another misstep with the heavy cream.

By the end of a weeklong visit, the pint of Organic Valley heavy whipping cream was still full. I came to learn that ‘ultra-pasturized’ dairy products do not taste authentic, due to the high temperatures used in the pasteurization process. Not being a Californian, I don’t exactly know what that means, but I will defer and make note for next time. (Can you even get nonpasteurized cream in St. Louis?!) As for the whole-milk yogurt, I didn’t get the chance to ask why that remained unopened.

Note to self: Try to make a full-fat, highly pasteurized quiche for dinner soon.

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by alexa beattie Imagine a bazaar—the bustle and color, the sounds, the course and clatter of life.

That’s how the Center for Creative Arts (COCA) thinks of itself—a unique fusion and expression of cultures, beliefs and ideals. “Like markets and bazaars around the world, COCA is a place where people of different backgrounds can come together to exchange ideas and collaborate to create something truly new,” says executive director Kelly Pollock.

Reflecting this idea is COCAcabana: A Grand Bazaar, an annual fundraiser that takes place at the center April 29 and promises to be a spicy mix of food and drink, special guests and live performances. Pollock says it’s a critical event because it is the nonprofit’s single annual fundraiser, representing 20 percent of contributed revenue for the year. She expects more than 600 guests and says she hopes to reach the goal of $850,000. “With the Grand Bazaar, we hope to showcase what COCA is all about,” says Pollock. “We want people to see what happens here every day.”

COCA is the fourth largest community arts center in the country and is recognized nationally for its innovative arts programs, which encourage people to see, think and express themselves through dance, vocal music, theater, art and design. It is the largest multidisciplinary institution of its kind in St. Louis, serving more than 50,000 people of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds annually. “We nurture the artistic and creative potential in our students and our community,” Pollock says. “We serve a broad cross-section of our city, helping students form relationships they might not have had otherwise.” The money A Grand Bazaar raises, Pollock adds, will help provide almost $1 million in free education programs and scholarships to more than 4,000 lower income students locally. In addition, she says donor programs such as the COCA Annual Fund, the Richard Baron Leadership Circle, and the generosity of corporations and foundations help the organization achieve its mission. “We are so grateful for the support we receive,” she says. Anheuser-Busch is the presenting sponsor for the sixth year in a row.

COCA board member and president of Rent-A-Relative Lynne Parriott and her husband Brooks are event co-chairs. Parriott has been on the board for the past nine years and says she is excited about the fundraiser because of all the new people it will bring to COCA. “Over the past years, my husband and I have experienced the amazing and successful COCA mission,” Parriott says. “We are thrilled to be co-chairing this event. It’s the best party in St. Louis.”

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I love politics. That’s a statement you probably don’t often hear. But every four years when the presidential election rolls around, it’s like I’ve died and gone to heaven. I can’t get enough of the Sunday morning news shows, the polls by obscure universities and the biting comments from politicians. It’s more common to hold politics and politicians in disdain and complain about how awful the entire process has become. True, this year we have seen more mud-slinging, but you have to love the democratic process, from the Iowa caucuses to the telescopic focus on The New Hampshire Voter. That said, politics can also bring out the worst in people, especially if they don’t agree with your view—and unfortunately for me, in St. Louis, I tend to be in the minority. I have an idea: this political season, instead of getting offended when people tell me I am “insane” or rail on me about how much they pay in taxes, I’ve decided to take a more Zen approach to politics. How about we all agree to a few simple rules so we are still friends at the end of November? Here are my suggestions: 1. Just because we don’t agree, neither of us is an idiot, a communist or morally corrupt. If we’re friends, I am certain you are educated and informed. Because if you weren’t, we probably wouldn’t hang out. So, I am not going to assume something must be wrong with you mentally if we disagree. I am just going to assume we have a different opinion on the topic. Just like you are a fan of Thai food and I can’t stand it because it tastes ‘off,’ looks weird and always seems to lean to the right (wait, scratch that last one).

2. The internet is not a good source of high-quality information. Before I post something on Facebook, I am going to consider the source. If the article seems inflammatory, I will post a picture of my dogs, instead. Why infuriate one of my unlike-minded friends? (By the way, I’ve renamed my dogs Hillary and Bernie!)

3. Just because I can talk louder doesn’t make me right. I have a loud voice, so I can win nearly any discussion based on volume. That said, I usually feel like a dope afterward. You know, kinda like Archie Bunker yelling at Edith. So this political cycle, I am going to take it down a notch and remember I don’t need to screech to be heard. And besides, might does not make right; when you’re right, there’s no need to shout.

4. Once someone is elected, I will support them as president and not refer to them as ‘your guy/gal.’ As hard as it will be, if my candidate does not win, I will do my best not to mock, poke at or complain about the person who does. I also will not declare I am moving to Canada. The most I will do is re-learn the lyrics to the School House Rock song “How a Bill Becomes a Law,” and when gridlock in the Capitol breaks out, call my elected officials and sing it.

I know I am taking a risk even by writing about politics, but I really just want all of us to get along.

I love my family and friends, regardless of their sometimes misguided beliefs. And anyway, we will be going through this all over again in four years, and what fun would it be if everyone agreed? contact patty at Patty@townandstyle.com.

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Native St. Louisan Christine Danis Handy (Villa Duchesne) has written

a novel, Walk Beside Me, about surviving breast cancer with the

support of friends. Handy, who has been a professional model for major brands like J.Crew, Bud Light and Pepsi, is herself a cancer survivor.

She lives in Miami and Dallas with her family.

Congrats to Kerry Brooks, newly named president of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty.

Brooks has served as VP for Business Development since 2010, alongside broker/owner Andy Dielmann.

St. Louis native Paul Schoemehl has created a new

webseries, The Achiever, which premiered last month. Co-written

with St. Louisan Barrett Stokes, The Achiever is meant to “connect us all to our inner Lebowski.”

He gives a nod to St. Louis in every episode, says Schoemehl, “to send a little postcard back home.” Watch it on theachieverseries.com.

Kudos to Ladue Middle School and phys-ed teacher Jason Theodosiou for being named a 2016 SHAPE America grant recipient. The school’s passion for the Hoops for Heart program, to benefit American Heart Association, has raised more than $56,000 since 1998. The grant award will be used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for the LMS Physical Education Department.

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will present a newly commissioned work this season, Shalimar the Clown, based on Salman Rushdie’s book of the same title. Composer and pianist Jack Perla of San Francisco created the piece with librettist Rajiv Joseph. Perla (pictured) is known for his cross-fertilization of jazz and classical music.

pictured: Jason Theodosiou, back left, with p.E. colleagues at Ladue Middle School

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Pictured, seated: Julie Hederman, Lynn Sheahan, Melissa Armstrong, Deidre Laughlin, Jean Marie Peterson, Laurie Sheahan. Standing: author George Hodgman

[bookshelf The Book Club by karyn meyer

About the club An idea between three friends that started out as poolside conversation 15 years

ago is still going strong. With a straightforward name that communicates its focus, The Book Club was formed for the simple enjoyment of reading. “It was right around the time the Oprah Book Club started, and we just loved talking about books, so we got the idea to form our own group,” says founding member Julie Hederman. “My girlfriends, who are sisters, and I said we would each invite someone new to participate. We had no idea it would stick!”

A small group, the women meet every six weeks at a different member’s home. “It’s noticeable if you don’t read the book,” Hederman says. “We rotate choosing a title, and you feel the pressure! It better be a good pick. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by some of the books chosen.”

The latest, Bettyville, hit close to home for Hederman. “I had just gone through a similar situation with my mom, so I connected to the book on a personal level,” she says. “It was a heartfelt memoir, and I kept telling people about it.” Her husband surprised Hederman by asking the author, Missourian George Hodgman, to attend The Book Club’s discussion at their meeting. “It was so great,” she says. “We served Missouri comfort foods and invited other friends who had read the book to attend.”

About the book Bettyville is a memoir by George Hodgman, who leaves his career at Vanity Fair in Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Missouri, to take care of his ailing mother, Betty. George can’t bring himself to force his strong-willed mother into assisted living and out of a home that holds memories of his father.

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George Hodgman’s compassion and sense of humor is relevant to everyone, but especially those who have taken care of an aging parent. His observations on growing up gay in small-town America and surviving the AIDS epidemic provides honest and heartfelt insight. Best book I read in 2015!”

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This is a loving, poignant and funny book about a son’s love for his parents and the small, rural town in Missouri where he grew up. The book really opens up in the second half and includes the personal struggles he goes through that impact all aspects of his life and relationships. It also provides a walk down memory lane for anyone of a certain age who grew up in St. Louis.

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45. Trappings 50. Entity 51. ‘Losing My Religion’ rock group 52. People of northern Nigeria 55. Hidden 59. Amusements 61. Luxurious Resorts 62. Unable to express 64. Congers 65. Delivered 66. Sue Grafton’s ‘___ for Lawless’ 67. Blue hue 69. Regret 70. Parts of the perimeter 72. ‘Comin’ ___ the Rye’ 74. Kilns 76. ‘The Catcher in the ___’ 77. Tooth infection 81. Atlanta-based station 82. Broken marital vow 83. Hamlet, e.g.

84. ‘Absolutely!’

85. Like Santa’s cheeks 86. ‘Hold on a ___!’

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63. Fruit 68. Auction offering 71. To bandy words 73. Decompose 75. Assistant 78. Tokyo, formerly 79. Bauxite, e.g.

80. Big Apple initials

1. Explosive sounds 5. Priestly garb 8. Blemish 12. Tropical cuckoo 15. Forest buffalo 16. Alleviate, lessen 18. Good times 19. Chosen by oneself 21. TV monitor 22. More cunning 23. Brightly colored fish 24. Attendance counter 26. Acquire 27. Behave 30. Wreath of flowers 32. Farm cart 33. Aces, sometimes 35. Window coverings 38. Medical advice, often 39. Decorative case 40. Couch 41. Towels off 43. ‘C’___ la vie!’

44. Horse command

1. Gatekeeper, of sorts 2. Funny bit 3. Pacific Islands 4. Call at first 5. Software program, briefly 6. Drink from a dish 7. Desire to kill 8. TV series endings 9. In a state of agitation 10. Absorbed, as a cost 11. Joins 12. Person swears to affidavit 13. Atomic species 14. Rile 17. Back talk 20. Branch 25. Blockhead 28. Anger 29. Recorders 31. ‘A Doll’s House’ playwright 34. Increase, with ‘up’ 36. Exact

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Despite the frequent protests of those opposed to the continuing development of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) by our town’s Monsanto and other companies, scientists argue that it’s all, well, science. And it’s all for the greater good. Nobody’s cloning humans here.

Crop researchers at Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, across Monsanto’s world headquarters on Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur, continue to refine strains of corn, soybeans and other crops that are more resistant to pests and drought. They also produce much greater yield for a world that never has enough to eat. More than 1,000 scientists from nonprofit, corporate, academic and private institutions say public doubts about genetically modified food crops are hindering the next Green Revolution. In a letter published in the journal Science, six researchers from three institutions explain their recent petition in support of science-based criteria in guiding the safe and effective employment of genetic technology.

The petition, the first organized by individual scientists in support of the technology, yielded more than 1,400 signatures from plant science experts supporting the American Society of Plant Biologists’ (ASPB) position statement on genetically modified crops, which states they are “an effective tool for advancing food security and reducing the negative environmental impacts of agriculture.” That is, runoff from pesticides and fertilizers poses a huge environmental problem worldwide. With this as a backdrop, the $45 million expansion on the west side of the Danforth is close to complete and is set to open in the spring. More than 100 additional researchers will be on staff in the three-story addition, recently named the William H. Danforth wing.

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Build-A-Bear continues to build more stuffed bears and other critters, last year taking three steps forward and two back, so to speak, meanwhile extending a furry paw aboard Carnival Cruise ships. The branded build-your-own experience will roll out in the second half of this year, company officials say. While the toy company, headquartered in Pagedale, closed a few stores here and there, new locations made last year a net gain in storefronts. The company’s plans include a store in the Disney resort in Shanghai, China, and a partnership with Marvel.

Can you imagine ‘Spiderbear’? No? Well, a Darth Vader bear you can stuff yourself is already a reality, and if this cute and cuddly version of the galaxy’s ultimate evil creates cognitive dissonance for you, get over it. It’s heeere. But it’s OK. Really. Because there’s a Wookie bear, too.

Library cards for newborns. Does the St. Louis County Library have any leverage to reverse the trend of people spending more time staring at their phones than reading?

And by reading, we’re not talking about the Kindle, which doesn’t really count. To the library, reading involves pages made of paper with

ink letters on both sides. And a cover to protect the insides. Families of newborns throughout the county at select hospitals will receive a goodie bag that includes a book, a bath toy, information about infant development and a library card. Parents also receive an invitation to celebrate their child’s first birthday at the library, where they will receive another free book. Born to Read expects to reach more than 15,000 families in 2016. Support for the program comes from the St. Louis County Library Foundation.

Participating hospitals include: St. Anthony’s Medical Center, SSM DePaul Health Center, St. Clare Health Center, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Luke’s and Mercy clinics.

Now, please tell us you actually read this in our magazine and didn’t access our website using your phone. Especially if you’re driving. As an aside, who needs a library when you have Google? Well, who needs a doctor when you’ve got WebMD? Some things are irreplaceable!

Miriam touts itself as an expert in learning disabilities. But the Webster Groves-based organization started 60 years ago as an elementary school only goes to eighth grade, and that only since 2002, when it added a middle school. That will change next fall with Miriam Academy, a high school for students with learning disabilities set to open its doors. Miriam Academy will serve high school students with average to above-average intelligence who have learning challenges in math, language,

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sensory and social skills development. Differentiated instruction and curriculum modifications will be part of the framework. To date, $3.5 million has been raised for the project, both to launch the academy in a suitable location and to add enhancements to the middle school.

Miriam School serves just fewer than 100 young people, and through Miriam Learning Academy, about 900 kids benefit from after-school learning opportunities and outreach programs via private and charter schools.

Every year since 2008, tons of used home medical equipment has been diverted from landfills by St. Louis HELP at its Olivette warehouse.

In 2015, 140 tons of equipment, from hospital beds to motorized scooters, was reconditioned. Yeah, that’s heavy.

But it represents the 11,000 pieces collected last year alone that folks in the metro can use without paying a penny. The nonprofit loans the equipment to anyone in need. Last year more than 5,500 pieces went to people who couldn’t afford to purchase them or whose insurance wouldn’t cover them.

Parts from busted wheelchairs can be used for repairs. Broken wooden crutches? Into the wood chipper they go. Nothing is wasted; everything is refurbished or recycled. Thus, the tagline you may have seen on one of two trucks: ‘Recycle, Revitalize, Redistribute.’

If you’re a practicing Catholic, can you buy Girl Scout cookies in the metro? That’s just one of the questions on the minds of many after Archbishop Robert Carlson wrote a letter to parish priests and others saying the Girl Scouts have become more and more incompatible with church values as the girls leadership and characterbuilding group “moves in the ways of the world.” In the letter Carlson also mentioned the Boy Scouts, but only in passing.

There are other scouting organizations for both genders, but none with the popularity or membership numbers of the aforementioned. Reportedly, about 4,000 girls belong to GSA troops that meet in Catholic churches in and around St. Louis.

They can quit and consider the Frontier Girls or American Heritage Girls, I suppose, but many of the Girl Scout leaders themselves have spent a lifetime in service to the organization.

There’s nothing similar to build the entrepreneurial spirit in young women than the cookie sale every year, or few things as prestigious on a young man’s resume as attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. I can understand how an implicit affiliation with Planned Parenthood wouldn’t sit well with His Reverence. But overall, the organization helps build core values, and wouldn’t a Catholic troop be able to downplay or eliminate anything that’s anathema to the church? Let’s not throw out the baby with the bath water, people. Besides, I’m running out of Thin Mints in the freezer and feeling a bit desperate.

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[ short & simple ] Smashed Avocado Dip recipe from budweiser brew house Smashed Avocado Dip

1 large avocado, pit and skin removed, lightly smashed 1/4 c. shredded lettuce 1/4 c. pico de gallo 1/2 c. warm queso 1/4 c. lime aioli 1/8 c. pickled onion Garnish: chopped cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, lime wedge and tortilla chips » Place a small springform mold in the center of a bowl.

Place shredded lettuce in bottom of the mold; layer tightly with half the avocado, pico de gallo and the remaining avocado. » Remove mold from avocado tower, ladle queso into the bowl, and garnish with the remaining ingredients.

A common word for policeman, ‘cop’ has an interesting provenance.

Reputedly it derives from Latin, and the verb form ‘to cop’ has long meant ‘to capture or arrest.’ By 1846 there are references to ‘coppers’ as those who do the arresting. As early as 1859, coppers was shortened to cops.

But the term’s supposedly inaccurate origins are just as interesting: that it is short for Constable on Patrol or that it comes from the copper buttons once part of an officer’s uniform.

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» Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly blended.

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2 Read Across America Day 3 National Anthem Day 4 Employee Appreciation Day 5 Absinthe Day 6 Dentists Day 7 Cereal Day 8 Pancake Day 9 Meatball Day 10 Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

11 Johnny Appleseed Day 12 Girl Scout Day 13 Return of Daylight Savings 14 Pi Day 15 Ag Day 16 Artichoke Hearts Day 17 St. Patrick’s Day 18 Sloppy Joe Day 19 Chocolate Caramel Day 20 Ravioli Day 21 French Bread Day 22 Goof Off Day 23 Puppy Day 24 Chocolate Covered Raisin Day 25 Tolkein Reading Day 26 Epilepsy Awareness Day 27 Easter 28 Black Forest Cake Day 29 Lemon Chiffon Cake Day 30 Take a Walk in the Park Day 31 Tater Day

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View the gorgeous Oriental carpets at the Saint Louis Art Museum’s new exhibit, The Carpet and the Connoisseur.

The exhibit highlights 51 rugs and two 19th-century Persian pleasure tents from the extensive collection of James S. Ballard, a St. Louis native and world traveler. March 6 through May 8.

Travel back in time with the brassy sounds of the big band. In the Mood, a tribute to Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters and other American legends, performs hits like Chattanooga Choo Choo and Tuxedo Junction March 18 at The Touhill.

Get your Irish on at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark’s Irish Village, open before, during and after the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Food and drink will be available. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 12 at Kiener Plaza.

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The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) was conceived to be much more than a Moneta Group now has

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He joins his father Allan as a full partner on the Curtis Team. Curtis earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Indiana University and holds the CFP designation.

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There is a new face in the halls of De Smet Jesuit High School. Bill Rebholz (‘77) has been named vice president of advancement. The former CEO of Southern Illinois Medical Development Corporation, Rebholz graduated from the University of Notre Dame.

He received an MBA from Washington University and a master’s in theology from the Aquinas Institute of Theology.

has announced that Katrina Morgan joined the firm’s St. Louis office as shareholder.

Morgan brings more than seven years of experience in employment litigation. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California and her J.D. from the Washington College of Law at American University.

CAM, located at 3750 Washington Blvd., hosts its annual gala, The Art of the Matter, at 6 p.m.

April 15. Pictured on the cover, seated: Jordan Gaunce, Lisa Melandri. In back: Gala co-chairs Dorte Probstein, Kenneth Kranzberg, Nancy Kranzberg, Jim Probstein, Ronald Greenberg, Marc Goldstein, Libby Goldstein. For more information, call 314.535.4660 or visit camstl.org/gala.

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The certified public accounting firm of Abeles and Hoffman P.C. is pleased to announce Eli Abeles as the firm’s new president. Abeles joined the firm in 2005. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

museum. As a forum for the art of today, it is a gathering place where visitors can find their own personal connection to the global cultural landscape represented within the four walls—and outside them.

Opened in 1980, the museum has undergone name and locale changes, but the mission has remained steadfast: to showcase and provide meaningful engagement with contemporary art. Now appropriately located in the heart of St. Louis’ Grand Center arts district, it serves as an exhibit space that also provides community outreach programs. At the helm is executive director Lisa Melandri, who came to CAM about three and a half years ago from the Santa Monica Museum of Art. “This is a city that is so incredibly rich in arts and culture,” she says on her impression of St. Louis. “The opportunities for exposure are extraordinary.”

Melandri says CAM seeks to express the fullest definition of contemporary art (“defined by when it is made, not by what it is”) through four impact areas: exhibitions, community engagement, education and local arts. She says not having its own in-house collection allows the museum to present different visions of what contemporary art can be, as works engaged with current events. Visitors might view portraits, an abstract piece, drawings or a film, or watch an installation being created specifically for a space. “It’s in this richness and diversity that you can see all the facets of our contemporary world,” she says. “Every time you visit, it’s a brand-new world full of new perspectives.”

Outside its permanent space, CAM is focused on community interaction and education, especially for youth. “We’re the only art organization in St. Louis that has a relationship with every middle and high school classroom in the city’s public school system,” Melandri says. CAM partners with schools to provide a curriculum-based program of school visits, museum tours and workshops with artists. “Our ArtBus, a mobile art studio, brings art-making and information about contemporary art to everything from neighborhood association meetings to festivals and classrooms,” she notes.

Supporting local artists also is extremely important to CAM. “When you have a creative class of people around you, it makes the civic region so rich and interesting,” Melandri says. A few programs serve as the hallmark of that philosophy, like Open Studios STL, a yearly event organized by CAM when artists open their studios to the public. “Every other year, we also host the Great Rivers Biennial, a partnership with the Gateway Foundation,” she notes. “CAM chooses three highly reputable art professionals as jurors to select three artists to receive a $20,000 grant each and their first one-person exhibition at CAM. It nurtures artistic talent in the region and serves as a launchpad for them to reach higher success and recognition.”

All of this would not be possible without financial support from the community, including an annual gala responsible for Hurvin Anderson: Backdrop was on view at CAM. 20 percent of CAM’s annual operating budget. This year, The Art of the Matter will be held at 6 p.m. April 15 at the museum. “Not only is the event important for us to be able to do really good work, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate creativity,” Melandri says. “It’s a wildly feel-good event.” She notes this year’s influential gala co-chairs, four couples for each of the museum’s impact areas: Jan and Ronald Greenberg (exhibitions), Libby and Marc Goldstein (community engagement), Dorte and James Probstein (education), and Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg (local arts).

The Kranzbergs, who are well-known for their longtime support of St. Louis’ arts scene, have been involved with CAM since the ’80s. “Ken and I both believe that St. Louis is the most culturally rich city per capita in the country, so we want to support that,” Nancy Kranzberg says. She notes that while CAM is internationally known for presenting cutting-edge art, the couple is especially proud of CAM programs that benefit the local arts scene. “They are a vital part of the Grand Center arts district,” Kranzberg says. “The arts are alive in St. Louis, and CAM is a major part of making it so!”

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Spring Cleaning Those little red buttons on my phone telling me how many unread notifications I have stress me out. They indicate that I have lists of things I haven’t gotten done yet. As someone who loves her to-do list and checking things off, seeing 20 unread emails doesn’t improve my life. We have smart watches that not only tell us what time it is, but also notify us that we received an email or have an upcoming meeting. For those of you who have 1,500-plus unread emails in your account, it’s time for spring cleaning!

Here are a few things you can do to organize your digital life, get rid of unwanted clutter and gain control of those notifications!

➧ Create email filters: Most email clients today make it easy to organize your emails into folders as they hit your inbox. Google’s mail client has a choice to view their inbox with filtered tabs at the top for Purchases, Updates, Social and Forums. It automatically filters emails that come in into those categories without setting any features at all! ➧ Turn off notifications:

Spend a day paying attention to the notifications you get on your phone and decide how many really need your attention now. You might be surprised at how many you really don’t pay attention to each day.

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Check Out: Upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 today by visiting microsoft.com/ en-us/WindowsForBusiness/ End-of-IE-support Try Out: Evernote to organize lists, websites and share information. evernote.com

➧ Delete old emails and documents: Unless you are under a strict record retention policy, it is OK to delete old items. It is cathartic and really will make you feel good at the end of the day.

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Some people just have that spark.

They’re passionate and ambitious, and they use that passion to put St. Louis on the map in their chosen fields. T&S recently chatted with two power players about their careers and what’s next.

the dreamers Marie-HélÈNe Bernard, St. Louis Symphony president and CEO

With less than a year under her belt as head of the St. Louis Symphony, Marie-Hélène Bernard might be a newcomer to St. Louis, but over the last 20 years, she’s earned plenty of accolades elsewhere managing prestigious musical organizations. Her past stints include executive director and CEO of Boston’s Handel and Haydn Society, as well as leadership roles with the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra.

Although she played music growing up, Bernard wasn’t always professionally involved in the field, spending the first years of her career as a lawyer in her native Canada. “I eventually realized my calling was to combine my musical side with my legal and business side and work in music management,” she says.

When the opportunity to run the St. Louis Symphony arose, Bernard knew it was the right move, in no small part because of the sterling reputation of conductor David Robertson and the symphony’s musicians. Now, she’s dedicated to spreading the word about this amazing cultural asset. “I want as many people as possible to know we have one of the finest orchestras in the country,” Bernard says. “That it’s the second oldest in the U.S. truly says something about St. Louis’ vision and spirit.”

Bernard loves the multi-faceted, ever-changing nature of her role leading the symphony. “There’s a great variety of things the role calls for,” she says. “It’s running a business like any other, but at the same time, its outcomes and goals are different from both an artistic and fundraising standpoint.”

One theme runs common through her career: cultivating lasting community support for symphonies and orchestras. As part of this mission, the symphony offers a diverse array of community and educational programs, including its free annual concert in Forest Park. SLSO also regularly partners with local cultural institutions to bring innovative projects to the city, like its current collaboration with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis to offer four weeks of events featuring the Bard’s plays and stories.

To help support its programs, the symphony is launching a new fundraiser next month, Four Seasons of Fashion, an event featuring a runway presentation of classic couture, on April 4. “In the end, this will allow children in school to visit Powell Hall and hear the symphony or perhaps get a special music lesson or be introduced to classical music for the first time,” Bernard says.

Dan Curran, 10X Lab president

St. Louisan Dan Curran is a marketing and branding guru and entrepreneur seeking to revolutionize the way brands tell their stories. He’s spent his career building and selling successful marketing agencies, and just last month, his Chicago-based 10X Lab purchased two local firms: Twist and Evolutionize. Both merged with 10X, which also has offices in St. Louis, to form 10X Studios.

The acquisitions represent the ideal integration of technology and agency services, Curran says. “These are the perfect acquisitions to fit into the 10X portfolio, and we believe St. Louis to be an exceptional place to exponentially grow our business,” he notes, adding that 10X has more than 100 clients between Chicago and St. Louis and is looking to double its growth in 2016. Clients include AAA, Sansone Group, Lodging Hospitality Management, and Marriott International Hotels.

10X Studios offers clients solutions that combine publishing automation and content marketing services, Curran says. “Brands today need to place a greater emphasis on public relations in the digital space, positioning themselves as thought leaders and publishers; they need to own the distribution of their message,” he says.

“While traditional and digital agencies do not keep pace with consumers and technology, 10X is able to offer that perfect marriage of technology and content.”

Curran boils down 10X’s specialty to helping clients find order in a chaotic marketplace. “We’re amazing at helping our clients navigate the constantly changing landscape,” he says. “The velocity of change when it comes to social media and consumer expectations is nothing short of the new normal—our clients look to 10X to help them navigate those waters.”

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10X hopes to innovate marketing services through PowerPost, the marketing automation software it will soon launch. “We’re creating a content publishing platform for mid-size and enterprise-level brands to help grow their business,” Curran says. “This will be game-changing to the industry. Clients are demanding realtime analytics and real-time publishing, and this tool will allow them to publish content anytime, anywhere.”

Building, buying and selling successful businesses is what Curran considers his specialty, he says. 10X is his seventh company. Created in April 2015, it currently employs 50 people and is actively looking for additional acquisitions. One of the keys to his success, Curran says, is the team he puts together. “I’ve tried to hire people who can adapt and are not married to the status quo, people who are constantly evolving and questioning assumptions,” he notes. “And frankly, I ask and demand our clients to do the same.”

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PILLAR OF STRENGTH 2016

THE ST. LOUIS BLUES Epworth Children & Family Services is honoring The St. Louis Blues Alumni Association with the 2016 Pillar of Strength Award. Join us in recognizing the Alumni for their contributions to the St. Louis community. The funds raised at the event will support thousands of area children, youth and families in building brighter futures.

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by karyn meyer | photos by carretto studio photography Calli Long and Greg Williams called 2015 the year of weddings. Between both their friends, the couple had 14 to attend—which was actually helpful since they were planning their own! “We didn’t want our wedding to be like everyone else’s,” Calli says. “I knew what I liked but didn’t want!” The couple had a goal of making their special day timeless and romantic, and while they were set on having a winery wedding, they also wanted to avoid the kitschy themes that sometimes accompany these.

Chandler Hill was an easy choice for the site; sitting on the deck for hours is a cherished memory from one of the couple’s first dates in St. Louis. Various cities have played a role in their relationship (they named tables at the reception after notable ones); they met in 2009 when Greg was Calli’s sales trainer. After switching jobs and moving back to their hometowns, they stayed in touch, knowing it was more than just a friendship. “There were many flights between Detroit and St. Louis,” Calli says.

“We actually booked our honeymoon off the points we accrued!”

Calli moved to St. Louis two years ago and relied on friends and family for vendor referrals. “St. Louis is our future, so we wanted the wedding here,” she says. The fall day was “the most gorgeous day you could imagine.” Sunny and 65, guests were out on the patio or cozied up by the fireplace indoors.

It was important to the couple to make the entire weekend personal and family-oriented. “We had a ton of out-of-town guests, and all were invited to the rehearsal dinner so people could meet before the wedding,” Calli says. “As a tribute to Greg’s mom, who passed away when he was 13, his brother read the Irish Lord’s Prayer. Our friend, Stephanie Gold, served as officiant, and one of my favorite memories was reading our personal vows at sunset, before the ceremony, in front of our bridal party and parents.” Calli says they call it “the greatest day we’ve had yet.”

Calli works in aesthetic sales for Galderma Labs, and Greg is an account manager at WestRock in Chesterfield. They reside in Warson Woods.

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In some classrooms here, pint-sized engineers-in-the-making fashion buildings from filaments of dried pasta and build bridges with sugary treats. Although the Catholic, all-girls school has a long history (it was founded in 1833 by the Sisters of the Visitation), it is embracing the 21st century by exposing children early to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Students as young as 2 have access to iPads that are used as writing, spelling and reading tools. In higher grades, girls use Skype and email to connect with children overseas. Social studies are enriched by apps such as Google Earth, which enable children to ‘travel’ to historic, faraway places like Giza and Moscow. Robotics is not just an after-school program at Visitation, but an integral part of the science and technology curriculum.

Margaret Karl, lower school principal for the last seven years, says Visitation’s use of technology is developing quickly. “We have always believed it was very important and, unlike other places, have always incorporated it into our daily program,” Karl says. There are Smart Boards and iPads in every classroom, and recently the school introduced Apple TV. Visitation, which is coeducational through its Montessori preschool, believes a future is brighter when foundations are firm, when a child’s beginnings are strong and secure.

Consequently, great emphasis is placed on literacy, on critical thinking and on nurturing the whole child. “We live by Jesus—as a person, as a learner and as a whole being,” Karl says. “Not only do we teach students to be who they are and to value themselves, but also to be there for each other, to be a good friend.” Collaborative classrooms encourage this also, with learning often project-based. “The children have to think and solve. They have to work together toward a common goal,” Karl says. “Collaboration is the thread that runs through everything.”

Stephanie Coulter, lower school admissions coordinator, says Visitation is a unique environment for girls to become good people and good citizens. It provides in-school opportunities for service work and will incorporate field trips out into the St. Louis community next year. The girls also hold drives for worthy causes such as area nursing homes and veterans organizations. The school has a recycling program and two greenhouses where students in all grades have a chance to garden. (The vegetables they grow are served on the salad bar.)

“We are very aware of our responsibility to empower our girls, to instill confidence and give them a voice,” says Karl. To encourage this, the students are given plenty of chances to share opinions and stand before groups. Its small size (106 children) facilitates this. “Sometimes, the girls come in very quiet, but usually by the time they reach sixth grade, they have great confidence,” Karl says. “When they leave here, we want them to feel strong enough to stand up and be leaders.”

Visitation Academy, located at 3020 N. Ballas Road, has an all-girls lower school for grades one through five and a coeducational Montessori program for toddlers through kindergarten. The upper grades are also single-sex.

For more information, call 314. 625.9100 or visit visitationacademy.org.

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by karyn meyer

Heard [ in the ] halls

WHAT’S NEW AT FORSYTH?

Early Childhood Center with Organic Garden & Chickens!

Kirk Day School

Students in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Enrichment program celebrated the 50th anniversary of St. Louis’ most well-known landmark, the Arch. They worked in small groups to construct their own arch out of blocks, and learned about the history, engineering and architecture of the important structure.

Ladue Horton Watkins High School

Students recently put their rhythm to the test at a four-hour dance event—and all for a good cause. In an effort to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the third annual student-led Ladue Dance Marathon was another huge success. Before the event, students raised $16,700 through various fundraisers, and by the end of the night, the total donation was a record-breaking $31,146.03! All funds go to Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon.

Unforgettable.

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Parkway School District

Through The Pulsera Project, students in Spanish classes at Parkway Southwest and West middle schools were connected with Fair Trade artists in Nicaragua.

After learning that the country was the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere, they were eager to sell the artists’ colorful, handwoven bracelets, called ‘pulseras,’ in a national fundraising effort. The two schools raised nearly $5,000 and collected about $350 for Casa de Salud in St. Louis, which helps local underinsured and uninsured immigrants.

WYDOWN-FORSYTH HISTORIC DISTRICT

AGE 3 - GRADE 6

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Westminster Christian Academy

Members of the varsity hockey team recently joined forces somewhere other than the ice rink. The players, along with parents, coaches and families, volunteered at St. Patrick Center to prepare and serve lunch to more than 100 homeless individuals. “This is a great group of kids who understand how blessed they are,” says parent Patrick Ward. “Giving them an opportunity to show compassion and love for others was great for their personal and spiritual growth.”

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age 4 through grade 6 | Creve Coeur

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BY PHONE: 314.434.5877 ONLINE: www.rossmanschool.org/info

Educational Excellence for the Leaders of Tomorrow

[preschool Andrews Academy

Joe Patterson, Head of School Andrews Academy is a private, independent school serving junior kindergarten through grade six. In an atmosphere of respect and compassion, Andrews Academy’s internationally diverse student body has the unique opportunity to reach unlimited goals, both academically and socially.

888 N. Mason Road | 314.878.1883 andrewsacademy.com

Chesterfield Day School

Rachana Creeth, Head of School For more than 50 years, CDS has provided a personalized education of unparalleled excellence to students 18 months through sixth grade. In the toddler rooms and up through first grade, our Montessori program leads into a strong curriculum of secondary school preparation, with personalized methodologies woven throughout.

1100 White Road | 314.469.6622 chesterfielddayschool.org

Community School

Bob Cooke, Head of School Community School is a place to let children’s gifts flourish in an environment of active, experiential learning. Seasoned faculty engage students with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, the arts, physical education and interpersonal skills.

Students are responsible, caring, vibrant people who learn how to work with and lead others.

900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 communityschool.com

Countryside Montessori School

Jenifer Hanser, Head of School A Montessori education is offered in a nurturing environment that helps children reach their full potential to become independent, lifelong learners. AMS-affiliated and accredited by NAEYC, we have offered infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs since 1964.

12226 Ladue Road | 314.434.2821 montessori4children.com

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Covenant Christian School

John Roberts, Head of School Covenant provides a Christ-centered education focused on the whole child. The school features small classes, a challenging, integrated curriculum, and an extensive outdoor classroom.

Covenant’s experienced faculty educate students in a grace-filled atmosphere characterized by patience, forgiveness, humility and Christ-like love.

2145 N. Ballas Road | 314.787.1036 ccsstl.org

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Keep your child’s love of learning strong all summer long!

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Michael J. Vachow, Head of School Forsyth School sits on a one-of-a-kind campus with classrooms in six historic homes for children age 3 through grade six. Forsyth is a place to stretch beyond your comfort zone, where personal best counts, and where an engaging curriculum meets a challenging education. It all begins with a great early childhood program!

6235 Wydown Blvd. | 314.726.4542 forsythonline.com

Kirk Day School

Taylor Clement, Headmaster Kirk Day School is an independent Christian school serving 277 children ages 2 through grade six. KDS reaches the 21st-century learner through a balance of traditional academics and technological foresight. Students are taught to engage the world critically, thoughtfully, and in a Christian manner. More than 50 percent of KDS graduates enter honors programs at the secondary school level.

12928 Ladue Road | 314.434.4349 kirkdayschool.org

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profiles MICDS

Janet McMillion, Head of Lower School Our early childhood program is the beginning of a joyful and challenging educational experience that continues through 12th grade and beyond. Learning is tailored to each child’s unique style and interests with our small class sizes. A whole-child approach nurtures and motivates each student to achieve his or her own potential through a full array of academic and co-curricular offerings.

101 N. Warson Road | 314.995.7367 MICDS.org

New City School

Alexis Wright, Head of School New City nurtures each child’s academic strengths starting at age 3.

Our preschool program prepares children to thrive academically and socially, fostering a love of learning through a play-based curriculum that meets each child’s individual needs. We welcome our new head of school, Alexis Wright, in the 2016-2017 school year.

5209 Waterman Blvd. | 314.361.6411 newcityschool.org

Rossman School

Pat Shipley, Head of School Educating children age 4 through sixth grade, Rossman is an independent preparatory school in Creve Coeur. Dedicated to developing personal, nurturing relationships with each child, Rossman’s educators provide a solid foundation in academics, athletics and arts while emphasizing strong character.

12660 Conway Road | 314.434.5877 rossmanschool.org

The Wilson School

Christ-Centered Grace-Filled Academically Excellent

SErvinG ChiLdrEn aGES 3 To GradE Six

COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Educating the Whole Child to the Glory of God

314-787-1036 CCSSTL.org 2145 North Ballas Road | St. Louis 63131

Thad Falkner, Head of School Each day brings a world of opportunity at The Wilson School. As one of the first early childhood programs in St. Louis, Wilson offers a unique curriculum that blends both classic and innovative teaching methods within a warm, nurturing environment.

400 DeMun Ave. | 314.725.4999 wilsonschool.com

Villa di Maria Montessori School

Laura Ceretti-Michelman, Head of School On a leafy 6-acre campus in the heart of St. Louis, children from the age of 2 and a half years blossom as they learn experientially in lively, carefully designed spaces. This AMI-accredited Montessori school nurtures the child by fostering confidence and a love of learning.

1280 Simmons Ave. | 314.822.2601 villadimaria.org

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

Katie Komos, Oak Hill Principal Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is an independent, Catholic school educating boys and girls age 3 through grade six and young women grades seven through 12. Extended care is offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at no additional cost, to better serve busy families.

801 S. Spoede Road | 314.432.2021 vdoh.org

Visitation Academy

Rosalie Henry, Head of School Visitation’s Montessori program has been a unique presence in the St. Louis community for more than 50 years. The American Montessori Society-certified program for toddlers through kindergarten allows students to thrive in an environment of exploration and discovery and experience the joy of learning.

Children learn by exploring. That’s true for the physical world and the world of ideas. Community School provides the perfect place for that early exploration in a young child’s life.

3020 Ballas Road | 314.625.9100 visitationacademy.org

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by alexa beattie Technology is reversing the roles: we parents are asking our children for help. When things go wrong with our phones and tablets we don’t call a ‘Geek,’ we holler for our tween. And if they aren’t too irritated by our middle-aged incompetence, they will fix the problem. As schools advance their technology programs, younger and younger children are becoming more and more savvy.

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“This is a generation of digital natives,” says Karen Boyle, lower school director at Rossman School where student use of technology begins pre-kindergarten. “Adults have had to learn, but technology has always been part of our children’s lives.” Boyle stresses, however, that computers at Rossman are used strictly as learning tools to support the curriculum and to encourage collaboration among students. For 4-year-olds, this collaboration might mean taking part in interactive Smart Board activities that teach math and language skills, or working in groups to program robots. “Technology gives us so many ways to teach so many things,” Boyle says. But she is cautious, too. “There are wonderful benefits, but we need to be mindful also of what we might be losing,” she says, citing the disappearance of parent-child activities like peekaboo and itsy-bitsy spider. “It’s become much easier for adults to hand over a device to occupy their children.”

At Chesterfield Day School (CDS), exposure to computers begins in kindergarten, but technology is used sparingly. Jeff Horwitz, associate head, explains that CDS adheres to the Montessori model of teaching, which encourages children to think abstractly. The kind of dramatic play necessary for such thought processing is not possible on a computer, he says. “And we also know children are spending time on computers at home.” Initially, students use Smart Boards to record the weather, look for patterns and learn about science and cultural studies. The school also provides places for students to be curious, problem solve and think critically as they tackle problems around engineering, circuitry and coding. Horwitz adds that there is great value to FaceTiming a relative, replaying favorite songs on YouTube, and using apps to learn shapes and A preschooler logs on at Rossman. patterns. “But we can’t put a price on our children holding a book in their hands and going to the park,” he says.

Mike Vachow, head of school at Forsyth School, agrees that technology is best used sparingly in younger grades. “Screen time has no value in educating very young children,” he says, “and is almost not present here before first grade.” Forsyth begins in junior kindergarten. At this age, Vachow says it is vitally important that children learn by doing and touching, and by connecting to the people who teach them. “Sitting with a teacher reading a book is about as different from looking at a screen as ballet is from plumbing,” he says.

Starting in sixth grade, however, Forsyth students are guided by teachers to use computers as research tools. The school’s library catalog is entirely online and keyboarding is encouraged. The children also have access to two 3-D printers, which Vachow believes are beneficial for kinesthetic learning.

Students use the printers for science and social studies projects—recreating ancient artifacts, for example, or building scientific models. Recently, children designed their own castles and were able to hold the finished products in their hands. “This is the opposite of seeing something on a screen,” Vachow says. “Screens make everything so distant.”

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[parent trap finding your tribe by dr. tim jordan Meg was terrified of public speaking, and when

it was her turn to speak as the valedictorian of her eighth grade class, she froze, requiring her mom to escort her down from the stage. She went to NYU to study journalism and to become a writer, occasionally doing commercials to pay her bills. She landed a role on the soap opera As the World Turns and found that she loved the acting world.

Meg moved to L.A. after graduation, and she enrolled in an acting class that included newcomers Michelle Pfeiffer, Sean Penn, Anjelica Huston, and Nicolas Cage. She said it felt like being in a big, nutty family, and for the first time in her life she found people she really connected with. Meg Ryan had found her tribe.

A tribe is a group of people who ‘get’ you in a way that others don’t and who see the world as you do. It’s where you feel a sense of belonging, where you feel the most natural and the most you. It’s incredibly freeing to be accepted and affirmed for exactly who you are, and to be inspired and pushed to be your very best. Every girl needs to find such a group.

Connecting with people who share your enthusiasms and passions lets you know you are not alone. They validate that what you are engaged in matters no matter how different it appears to most people. Girls should be encouraged to read biographies of adults who share their interests in order to connect them with mentors who can mirror who they are and want to become. My favorite books with stories of how people found their tribe and passion are: The Element, by Ken Robinson; The Right Words At The Right Time, by Marlo Thomas; Smart Girls Gifted Women, by Barbara Kerr; and Everyday Greatness, by Stephen Covey.

I talk to a lot of quirky girls who are bright, creative, strongminded, and who don’t fit the pattern of ‘normal’ adolescent girl. They waste a lot of time and energy resisting parents’ and teachers’ attempts to mold them into the norm, and many decide that they are weird and unlovable and outcasts. A tribe of like-minded people shows them there are others like them, and that it’s OK to be exactly who they are. Dropping old negative beliefs about themselves, and their rebellion, frees up energy for creativity and to fully engage in their passions.

Help your daughter understand the value of finding her tribe. When she discovers her ‘peeps,’ you will see her at her happiest and highest self.

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edward wilkerson of lafayette 148 by karyn meyer Edward Wilkerson, longtime fashion director at Lafayette 148, wasn’t too happy about the January warm spell in New York. “I have 10 amazing fur coats, and I haven’t had a chance to wear any of them yet! I just bought this great shearling at a resale shop and I’m going to wear it today,” he said during a T&S phone interview. “I don’t care how warm it is!” This is a man passionate about great clothes and all that goes into them: the art, the emotion, the inspiration. As a doyen of the New York fashion scene, he has quite the resume, one that includes countless late nights with Donna Karan, working with his idol Calvin Klein and a determination to make his mark in one of the most influential industries in the world. Read on to find out more about the fashion leader and his upcoming visit to our local Neiman Marcus April 14.

◀ Edward Wilkerson will

make a personal appearance April 14 at Neiman Marcus, and his collection will be featured in a Mister Guy Women’s Store trunk show March 8 through 12.

W h e n d i d y o u k n o w f a s h i o n w a s T&S something you wanted to pursue?

EW I always was interested in architecture and fashion. My mother taught

art at a day care, and we would always doodle together. My imagination was in full swing from watching her. For high school, I applied to Manhattan Vocational and Technical and the High School of Art & Design, and didn’t get into the latter, but one of my teachers at Manhattan encouraged me to pursue fashion instead of architecture and helped me get accepted. After graduation, I attended Parsons School of Design on a scholarship.

What was your ‘big break’ in the industry?

EW I wanted a real job in high school so I could buy this red Calvin Klein

parka and go to Europe. One of my teachers told me if I was serious about being a designer, I had to go to Paris. So starting on 34th Street, I took my portfolio into every building and stopped on every floor. I ended at 39th Street and landed a job at Anne Klein! That’s where I met Donna Karan and Louis Dell’Olio. Donna was my catalyst in fashion. I worked at Calvin Klein for a little bit. And then when Donna started her own line, I went with her. Everyone at Parsons would always rip my clothes apart because I couldn’t sew, and to this day, I can’t sew a stitch. But I excel in art and creativity, which has gotten me this far!

What were your style influences growing up and now?

EW | Growing up, it was my mother. She took me shopping with her all the

time. Also, Diana Ross and Cher; it’s so funny I ended up working for very classic firms, but it was Cher’s glamour that attracted me. Traveling inspires me now; I’m a very visual person. When I go to Bali, palm prints appear in the collection. My most recent trip was to India—need I say more? I shot hundreds of photographs. There were so many influences that inspired me there: the land is so textural, the colors, the people, the attitudes. Even my neighborhood in Brooklyn has so many cultures and traditions; it’s a melting pot. I can sit on my stoop and be inspired by kids playing basketball across the street.

What’s your role as fashion director?

EW I set the tone for the collection, and then we have an international team

that implements it. It all starts with a trip to Europe to visit the fabric mills and lay our foundation. I’m a perfectionist. I could do 10 sketches and not be satisfied. I have to love a sketch to put it out there, just like I have to love the collection. If I’m not in the right mood, I don’t get good work done. I excel at night; Donna Karan and I used to work until 6 in the morning. When I started, I was the only one who did everything—and that was fine because when you love what you do, you’re not working.

What kind of woman wears Lafayette 148?

EW She’s confident, modern, accomplished, well-traveled and knows what

she wants. Our clients want a look that is clean, classic and with an edge.

How important is it to interact with customers?

EW I love meeting customers! I’m inspired by hearing their thoughts. I’m

the fashion director, but these clothes are meant for our clients. And I hope women embrace them as much as I do. I always explain the inspiration behind the pieces and how the company has evolved, and women appreciate that. I love it when they bring something that’s 10 years old because I may have forgotten about it; it just proves our quality.

What do you like doing when you visit St. Louis?

Photo courtesy of Lafayette 148

EW I love the food in St. Louis! I always stay at The Chase and love the area

right around the hotel. I attempt to go out for lunch and dinner so I can try every restaurant I want. And let’s talk about the architecture! I’m astounded by the beauty of the different homes. When I look at them, I envision my client living there—her lifestyle, what she would wear, how she would entertain. And if you want to spend a day with me, we’re going to Cherokee Street. I’ve done a lot of damage on that street. Last time, I bought a vintage Calvin Klein book and a fur coat trimmed in leather.

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[ year of growth ]

Vintage-inspired and locally made lingerie brand Sassy Chassis, started by St. Louisan Susan Piontek, continues to grow. T&S announced its launch last February, and now, the bloomers, tanks and bandeaus are carried in six stores across the nation. Sassy Chassis also was honored recently by the Alliance for American Manufacturing as one of 50 brands nationwide included on its 2015 Made in America Gift Guide.

[ expansions and openings ]

Yoga Six has opened a second St. Louis location at 12360 Manchester Road, No. 206, in Des Peres. It offers a full schedule of approximately 300 classes each month, and child care is available.

Upper Limits is reaching new heights! Owners Chris and Pam Schmick will make local climbing enthusiasts happy this summer when they open another gym location, this one in Chesterfield Valley. The new spot will feature 12,000 to 14,000 square feet of climbing space, including a huge zone designed specifically for children. Current locations are downtown and Maryland Heights.

Emily Miller Makeup & Hair has big news beyond the latest makeup craze! The company has moved to a storefront at 909 Crescent Ave. in Clayton. A grand re-opening party will be held March 5, and Miller has added eyebrow shaping, waxing and touch-ups to her list of services. She began her business in 2010 and now has a team of eight.

More blow-outs for all! Breeze Blow Dry Bar is expanding into an adjacent space previously occupied by St. Louis Smoothie. Planned for a spring opening, the additional 960 square feet will house a new Beauty Bar and Bridal Boutique. New services include a makeup bar, brow bar, and eyelash and hair extensions.

YOU’RE INVITED S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 Tr u n k S h o w

Discover the new collection during an exclusive shopping event. With a fresh approach to modernity, the clean silhouettes of the collection are met with romantic details and textures with a zen, organic feel. Sleek, confident, and distinctly Lafayette 148 New York.

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[ dramatic redo ]

It’s been a while since the Clayton location of ScholarShop has seen a redesign—since 1998 in fact. But it recently underwent major changes to upgrade the shopping and donation experiences: a reorganized and more modern layout, updated window displays and a new neutral palette to brighten the store. Proceeds from the upscale resale shop, which also has a location in Webster Groves, support interest-free loans and grants to students who need financial aid for postsecondary education.

9817 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124 314-991-5262 www.misterguywomens.com

[ so long, farewell ]

After 30 years in business, Kim Kuehner Sportswear has closed its doors. Kuehner opened the Ladue storefront in 1986 after resigning from Famous-Barr as a buyer. His store was the first in town to carry Tommy Hilfiger, Peter Millar, Bonobos and many other popular brands. march 2, 2016 | townandstyle.com

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Prep for Prom. by karyn meyer

Photo Courtesy of Nordstrom

dress ML Monique Lhuillier floral combo ball gown, $798

Photo: Nordstrom

earrings Marchesa leaf ear crawlers, $78

dress Halston Heritage strapless A-line cocktail dress, $475

shoe Ivanka Trump Holidae d’Orsay sandal, $134.95

cuff Karine Sultan four-row cuff, $98 shoe Sam Edelman ‘Eleanor’ ankle strap sandal, $109.95

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Go big with the floral trend in oversized blooms.

The cutouts in the bodice make it hip and fresh.

Add a youthful edge with big ear crawlers.

Prom is more than a dance. It’s an event. And while it gives guys a chance to get out of jeans and into sharp-looking tuxes, let’s face it, it’s all about the dress! Below are three looks that will have heads turning and girls feeling confident and comfortable as they dance the night away!

dress Faviana two-tone jersey mermaid gown, $378 clutch Jessica McClintock Lips clutch, $88 shoe Manolo Blahnik Dioniga satin sandal, $765

Photo: Nordstrom

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Going short is not so much a ‘trend’ anymore—the cocktail dress has found a place to stay at the big dance. Get noticed in a bright color, and jazz it up with fun shoes and bold jewelry.

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CLASSIC WITH A POP

You simply can’t go wrong in black and white. It’s the classic combo for a reason.

But since it’s prom and you want to stand out, pair it with a fun clutch that pops.

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[tech tools slucare physician group by stephanie zeilenga When Marie Flaker, 85, was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year, her first reaction was fear. Her husband had passed away from the disease after struggling

through rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. “She thought she was going to go down the same path,” says Flaker’s daughter, Deborah Sass. “But that wasn’t the case at all.” Thanks to cutting-edge robotic surgery offered through SLUCare Physician Group, Flaker faced a much better prognosis: a minimally invasive surgery and a few days in the hospital. That, plus a few weeks to heal, and she was back to her beloved water aerobics and line dancing.

Since the spring of 2015, SLUCare’s Dr. Melanie Edwards has performed robotic surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. “For patients with early-stage lung cancer, it offers the best chance of long-term survival,” Edwards says. “This technology also is less invasive—the larger incisions with open surgery typically cause more pain and carry a higher risk of related complications.”

Elderly lung cancer patients, especially, might not have a surgical treatment option without the availability of minimally invasive surgery. “Many surgeons might hesitate to offer patients like Marie surgery because of concerns over their ability to tolerate the anesthetic and pain medications afterward and then return to normal function,” Edwards says. “These patients can better tolerate the robotic surgery, so by having it available, we’re giving them the option of a potentially curative operation.”

Another minimally invasive surgical methods is VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery), which uses long, thin telescopes inserted through small incisions. While this also provides a less invasive approach than open surgery, it lacks the flexibility of movement and depth of precision of the robot, adds Dr. Keith Naunheim, a SLUCare thoracic surgeon who performs VATS at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital. The robot, in comparison, closely mimics human movement, with wrists that can move up and down and side to side, Edwards says. “The surgeons performing the surgery sit at a console and direct these arms through a 3-D video monitor,” she explains.

Because of the training time necessary to master robotic surgery, many lung cancer procedures in the U.S. still are performed using older methods and technology, Naunheim says. But fortunately for St. Louisans, SLUCare patients have access to both VATS and robotic surgery—the optimal situation since some cases are better suited to one over the other. In general, more complex cases are better suited for the robotic surgery, while more straightforward ones are better for the VATS, Naunheim says.

Of course, getting rid of the cancer was the No. 1 goal of Flaker’s surgery. But almost as important, Edwards says, was maintaining her quality of life. Making sure she’d be able to continue doing the things she loves was paramount. Now that she’s returned to her active lifestyle, things are good. “I live by myself, so it was important that I’m able to take care of myself,” Flaker says. “Being able to have the robotic surgery was a godsend.”

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[ Olive + Oak ]

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[ amuse bouche ] THE scene

Bustling neighborhood gastropub

THE CHEF

Jesse Mendica

THE PRICES

$6 to $12 starters $16 to $32 entrees $12 to $14 sandwiches

THE FAVORITES

Roasted Onion + Ale Soup, Gnocchi, Pot Pie, California Citrus dessert, Pappardelle, Charred Broccoli

Wow!, is my first impression of this appealing,

homey spot in the heart of Webster. Opened by two families brought together by tragedy—both lost young children to congenital heart failure—Olive + Oak is vibrant, welcoming and above all, delicious. That’s no suprise, given that chef Jesse Mendica spent eight years in the kitchen of Annie Gunn’s as executive sous chef.

And co-owner Mark Hinkle—a friendly presence on the nights we visited—also hails from Annie Gunn’s, where he was part of the management team. There is simply no substitute for an owner’s friendly visits to your table.

As you’d expect of a place with this pedigree, provisions are fresh and locally sourced as much as possible. A soup starter of Roasted Onion +Ale ($6) was as good a French onion soup as I’ve had. The depth of its deep brown color was a testament to its concentrated flavors, which included Civil Life brown ale. Tuscan Kale salad ($6) sat on crisped potato slices, the shaved kale interspersed with red pepper slivers and grated egg and tossed with a delicious creamy sherry dressing. The Blue Crab Gratin ($12) was redolent with crab flavor and the pleasant bite of Calabrian chili. It came with toasted and buttered pretzel bread rounds and made a good shared appetizer for the table.

Entrees are à la carte and not super-large, but adequate. There are some tempting sides—charred broccoli, brown butter turnips, root vegetable hash—if you need more. Our Creamed Kale ($7) and Charred Broccoli ($6), were stellar, especially the broccoli, which highlighted the green rather than buried it in unnecessary ingredients. The crucifer was prepared simply, with oil, lemon, garlic and Aleppo pepper. And bucking the trend, a small plate of crusty artisan bread is brought to the table, gratis, with oil and butter.

The Gnocchi ($18) is a great showpiece for the talent in this kitchen. The potato dumplings are light and pillowy with the slightest exterior crust—just enough to offer a hint of resistence when you bite into them.

The sauce is layered with great flavors: a lamb ragu with the intensity of a long braising, leaving tiny bits of lamb meat stuck to the gnocchi. Bits of creamy Baetje Farms goat cheese dots the dish, adding a mild scent reminiscent of the farmstead.

Another standout dish was the Pappardelle ($18).

It’s another dish that separates the wheat from the chaff in the kitchen, showing off a thick, complex base sauce layered with slow-cooked flavors. The noodles were wide and delicious and the main ingredient, pork sausage, had been pan-crisped to offer great texture

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as well as taste. Other flavors included roasted peppers, tomatoes and bourbon.

The one disappointment of the evening was Hama Hama Clams ($18), which we found lackluster on all counts. They came in a thin, smoky broth with a few chunks of red potato; both the liquid and the clams were just ho-hum and barely enough food to whet your appetite, despite the accompanying toast points.

It’s not every day I sing the praises of a vegetarian dish, but the Pot Pie ($16) here is tasty enough to qualify.

With a generous, flaky, puffy pastry crust, it contains exotic local mushrooms, cauliflower, root veggies and a roasted leek gravy with perfect consistency. I detected a strong herb in there, probably sage, that gave the dish a satisfying heartiness.

As for desserts, the list is impressive. So is the delivery.

Our Butterscotch Pot de Crème ($7) was creamy with a thin ‘head’ of banana caramel and a buttery scotch oatmeal cookie. It was good, but even better was the unexpected citrus cup called California Citrus ($8), which came bursting with exotic flavors. ‘Supremed’ (sectioned) mandarin, blood and navel oranges came tossed with a syrup of lime juice and orange bitters accented with pistachios and fresh mint. The dish had distinctive flavors reminiscent of Turkish cuisine—absolutely transportive.

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Most Memorable Dining Experience

At Schwa in Chicago. It was a tiny place, no menu. It was amazing.

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Owner Steve Ewing, frontman for local band The Urge, started the hot doggery in 2011 to provide fans with a meal after concerts. The Pageant locale, a collaboration with Pat Hagin and Joe Edwards, will be his third.

Faves include the Gorilla Mac & Cheese Dog, the Waffle Dog and a build-your-own dog, with prices in the $5 range.

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St. Louis is celebrating the announcement of the soon-to-come Shake Shack. The creation of native son Danny Meyer, it’s an urban burger stand he originated in NYC, but with top-grade offerings like antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, fresh-made frozen custard and flat-top hot dogs. It is set to open at 32 N. Euclid Ave. in 2017.

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Yum! is the consensus of staffer Anna Kaczkowski after two trips to Gerard Craft’s new fast-casual restaurant Porano pasta, downtown. Both the pasta bowl and the rice bowl were a-maze-ing!

A great, romantic meal is how senior account exec Wendy Krems described her Valentine’s dinner with husband Bob at i Fratellini. Their recommendation? The salmon or the rack of lamb.

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Mark Your Calendar ] by mia kweskin

march 〉〉 3/3-3/6

St. Louis Home and Garden Show America’s Center | $4-$10 stlhomeshow.com

3/3-3/26

3/6

George Thorogood & The Destroyers The Pageant | 8 p.m. $41 | thepageant.com

American Idiot New Line Theatre | Marcelle Theater | 8 p.m. | $20-$25 newlinetheatre.com

3/6

3/4

3/8

Emily Wells with Lorna Dorne The Luminary | 9 p.m. | $12-$15 theluminaryarts.com

First Friday: an evening of art, music and culture Contemporary Art Museum 5-9 p.m. | Free | camstl.org

Second Tuesdays: Picturing Women Contemporary Art Museum 7 p.m. | Free, donation requested camstl.org

3/4

Brian Regan Peabody Opera House 8 p.m. | $39.50-$62 peabodyoperahouse.com

3/8

3/4-3/6

3/9

seen on the screen Also in Theaters: • Gods of Egypt | Eddie the Eagle | Triple 9

Experience Hendrix Tour The Fox Theatre | 8 p.m. $30-$100 | fabulousfox.com

Il Trovatore Winter Opera St. Louis Skip Viragh Center for the Arts $35-$55 winteroperastl.org

Lindenwood University Jazz Band Jazz at the Bistro | 7:30 p.m. $15 | jazzstl.org

3/9

3/4-3/20

Eighth Annual Robert Classic French Film Festival Cinema St. Louis | Webster University’s Winifred Moore Auditorium | $10-$12 cinemastlouis.org

3/5

Fun First Saturdays: an afternoon art class for children 5-10 St. Louis Artists’ Guild Noon-2 p.m. | Free stlouisartistsguild.org

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Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet St. Louis Symphony | Powell Hall $25-$87 | stlsymphony.org

3/6

Super Kids Breakfast The Magic House | 9-11 a.m. $15-$20 | magichouse.org

Opening Friday: • Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | Zooptopia London Has Fallen Desierto Now on DVD: • Creed | Room The Danish Girl

DEADPOOL 〉〉

I’m thinking you have to be into comic book heroes to ‘get’ this movie. That’s a total upgrade from my first impression, which is that you have to be an adolescent boy to get this movie. Its succcessful box office performance has totally disproved my theory, however (it’s the highest grossing R-rated film ever). Ryan Reynolds plays rootless mercenary Wade Wilson, who, despite feigning indifference, has a big heart. He meets and falls for Vanessa, played by long, tall beauty Morena Baccarin (Homeland, Gotham), a hooker. The allure of the film, apparently, is its irreverance on all fronts. It includes all the usual cliches and pokes fun at them, starting with the opening credits and Reynolds’ humorous asides to the audience. The action—and there is a lot of overt sex, nudity, violence and torture—revolves around the hero’s hunt for a ruthless, sadistic villain he believes holds the key to his happiness. There are definitely some funny lines—especially during Reynolds’ exchanges with taxi driver Dopinder—and Reynolds is appealing as the anti-hero performing heroic acts against his will.

Should You See It? Only if you’re into the whole superhero thing. Or if you’re a guy—Reynolds even pokes fun at men who get their women to see it by telling them it’s a comedy. —D.W. Viewed at Galleria 6 Cinemas

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Touhill Performing Arts Center | 8 p.m. $10-$27 | touhill.org

Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage The Fox Theatre | 7:30 p.m. $25-$100 | fabulousfox.com

Arianna String Quartet: Octet!

The Arianna String Quartet performs pieces by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn with the internationally acclaimed St. Petersburg String Quartet.

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Molly’s Hammer St. Louis Repertory Theatre Emerson Studio Theatre at the Loretto Hilton Center | $42-$65 repstl.org

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3/6-5/8

The Carpet and the Connoisseur: The James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs This exhibition features 51 Oriental carpets and two Persian pleasure tents collected

by St. Louis businessman and 20th-century carpet connoisseur James F. Ballard.

Saint Louis Art Museum | $6-$10; free for members and children age 5 and younger | slam.org

The Piano Guys The Fox Theatre | 7:30 p.m. $38-$158 | fabulousfox.com

3/12-7/17

Where Did You Go to High School?

Missouri History Museum | Free mohistory.org

3/4-4/30

Susan Stang: reAPPEARANCES reAPPEARANCES features photographs taken around the world using a small digital toy camera with a plastic lens.

The Sheldon Art Galleries | Free | thesheldon.org

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spring into beauty by rick stoff

Enough of hibernating in our homes under layers of fleece. Spring is ready to emerge, but are we? Warm-weather clothes tempt us to bare it all, which means that pound or two (or three or 10) we added to ‘bulk up’ for the cold will be front and center. Between now and swimsuit season is the ideal time to tackle our self-image issues with resolve.

Weigh Your Options

They say the road to a man’s heart is through his stomach. There’s more truth to that than we care to admit.

We love to eat, and why wouldn’t we? Great food here is abundant, but great willpower, alas, is not.

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The Brain Connection

The key to successful weight loss begins well before that fork is about to enter the mouth. “It all starts with what is in your head,” says Iris Salsman, weight management mentor and motivational coach who started Been There Done That. And she has been there—many, many times.

After losing and gaining large quantities of weight all her life, Salsman has found the secret to sucess, she says. “There are a lot of ways to lose weight. There are not a lot of ways to keep it off. From day one you need to have a commitment that every pound you lose will be lost permanently,” she says.

A thorough analysis of your interactions with food is the first step to planning the weight loss strategy, says Teresa Scott Syed of OneLife Weight Loss & Wellness Solutions. “You have to be really committed to understanding yourself and your relationship with food,” she says. “We all self-medicate for the pain, stress, anxiety, lacking and loneliness in our lives. We choose to relieve that with immediate gratification to make us feel better for the moment.”

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So how do we overcome our own sabotaging behaviors? “You finally reach the point where you are willing to do the work and remain focused,” says Syed. There are mental exercises you can go through to get you psyched up for the journey, Salsman adds. “Dig deep and think of 20 reasons why you want to lose weight. It is easy to come up with the first two or three—look better, feel better, fit into your clothes.”

The rest of the reasons might push you into more serious territory.

“You get into living longer, controlling your blood sugar, not having a heart attack, not having your joints ache,” Salsman says. “You want to fit comfortably into the seat in the theater or airplane. You want to get on the floor to play with your grandchildren.”

Then, she says, print and post that list where it will be seen every day as a reminder of what’s at stake. Once you’re committed to taking this weight-loss program seriously, you need a workable plan.

Baby Steps

“I suggest sitting down and designing what I call a ‘smart’ goal: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely,” Syed says. “Get on a definable plan that really works. Learn how to manage stress, because stress is a big trigger for eating. Incorporate movement into your life whether it means walking every day or a full-blown exercise program.” And, she adds, “Be mindful of what you put in your mouth.

Ask yourself why you are having that ice cream cone.”

A successful nutrition plan can be workable for the long term, preferably the rest of your life. “Take an approach that doesn’t make you feel deprived and sorry for yourself,” Salsman adds. “Don’t be eating little bitty portions or eating the same food over and over. Don’t be afraid to go out to eat or feel like your life is restricted. If you take that approach, you will feel like a caged animal that can’t wait to break free.”

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Solving Cellulite

It may be a word better left unspoken—cellulite, that cottage-cheesy dimpling on the skin’s surface. But we have to talk about it to let you know whether its spread is avoidable.

Smoothing Life’s Bumps

Weighing Your Options

“Typically, cellulite involves the thighs and buttocks but also can be seen on the arms and abdomen,” says Dr. Richard Moore of The Lifestyle Center. “Approximately 90 percent of women and 10 percent of men will be affected by it.”

Some researchers and physicians believe cellulite is a normal fat distribution that can be linked to, not necessarily caused by, hormones, genetics, diet and lifestyle choices such as smoking and lack of exercise, explains Dr. Michele Koo. “It’s an enlargement of normal adipose (fat) cells in the superficial layer of our skin,” she says. “Everyone has these, but when they enlarge and stretch the skin, the end result is a dimpling appearance.”

The wavy look of cellulite results from tissues attempting to simultaneously expand and tighten, Moore adds. “As the lymph fluid collects and the fat cells expand and push outward, the fibrous bands tether the skin, pulling it inward.

This results in the uneven texture of cellulite. Since it starts to affect the majority of women by their 30s, it is thought to be related to changes in estrogen.”

“Cellulite treatment options, unfortunately, are not very effective,” Koo says. “There is an FDA-approved laser treatment, but the results are minimal, in my opinion.

Liposuction may improve the contour and shape to perhaps make cellulite less noticeable, but it also can worsen appearance.”

Lymphatic massage might be beneficial, Moore adds.

“Most of the treatment modalities incorporate a form of endermologie (mechanical cell stimulation) to move lymphatic fluid out of the tissue space while stretching the fibrous bands. Most also incorporate some form of energy, either laser or radio-frequency wave, to reduce the size of the fat cells. This may take six to 10 treatments, followed by quarterly or bi-annual maintenance.”

Low Weight Offers Little Relief

“Cellulite does not occur in everyone but can occur in people who are thin,” notes Koo. Even women with normal weights who are quite athletic can develop cellulite, adds Moore, who estimates that 90 percent of women are affected. “While cellulite can be made worse by weight gain, exercise and weight loss generally do not improve the appearance, ” he says.

Koo agrees. “There is nothing you can do to prevent cellulite, specifically if you are predisposed to it by the genetics of your body type and fat cell type.” But there is a ray of hope. “Sensible lifestyle choices of regular exercise, no tobacco, adequate hydration and healthier food choices of dark green vegetables and fewer carbohydrates all help to deter and minimize it,” Koo notes.

Cellulite does not occur in everyone but can occur in people who are thin.”

But Koo is not sold on any of the current options.

“Mesotherapy, injections of various medications and vitamins, have not been proven to reduce cellulite and fat and can cause more irregularities, swelling, skin changes, and infection. Spa treatments and external massage and wraps are temporary, with results most likely due to temporary removal of the water content of the superficial and deep skin and fat layers. Creams and lotions are extremely tempting but costly and a waste of money!” she says.

“I know I sound like a naysayer, but there is ongoing research for lasers with certain wave-lengths of light that may disrupt fat cells and cause them to shrink,” Koo says. “But they’re only at the research stages.”

Don’t Forget the Face!

Life is not fair. Just as unwanted fat cells accumulate on the hips and thighs, the friendly fat cells that give us rosy cheeks start to disappear. Fortunately, there are good solutions, mostly in the form of injectables, to plump sinking cheeks and sagging eyelids.

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“If you have lost cheek volume or are looking a bit older, injectables used judiciously can correct a lot of that,” says Dr. Joseph A. Muccini Jr. of MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center. “For a younger person, we can do a lot to hold off surgery or work on specific areas that are problematic.”

The most popular injectables are fillers, most of them a formulation of hyaluronic acid, a substance present in our cartilage, skin and other tissues. “The hyaluronic acids are naturally occurring sugar acids that are in all living organisms, therefore they are safe to use,” says Jackie Carr, a registered nurse, board-certified adult nurse practitioner and licensed esthetician at Aesthetic Medispa of West County.

“Hyaluronic acids pull hydration into the area where they are placed so there is a plumping effect,” Muccini adds. “Then the body lays down some of its own material, and you get some collagen remodeling.” Hyaluronic acids are produced under brand names like Juvederm and Restylane. Each offers specialized sub-brands.

The different products have varying viscosity, which is why a patient may benefit from a combination of fillers. “We can do a combination with one filler in the cheekbone area to give more volume in the mid-face, then possibly use one or two syringes into the nasolabial folds and another in the chin area,” Carr explains.

Muccini says the process is individualized. “We combine things to create what we need for the end effect,” he says. “If we have to do more than one layer, we will start at the deeper layer and work our way to the surface.” The lifespan of a filler treatment depends on the type used. “A deeper, denser hyaluronic acid treatment may last nine months, sometimes a year. For the very thin and superficial fillers we are looking at six to nine months,” Muccini says.

As for cost, most offices charge about $550 for a syringe of Juvederm or Restylane. Botox is charged by the units used, says Carr. If patients need more than four syringes of filler, they may be a candidate for a surgery, she says.

Another Useful Tool

The hyaluronic acids pull hydration into the area where they are placed so there is a plumping effect. Then the body lays down some of its own material, and you get some collagen remodeling.”

Neurotoxins based on purified strains of the botulinum toxin type A also are effective in producing a younger facial appearance. The bacteria blocks nerve signals and paralyzes muscles. “By relaxing muscles used in facial expressions, you can release the furrowing that causes undesirable cosmetic effects,” Muccini says. “There are three brands—Botox, Xeomin and Dysport. They don’t lift anything, but we get a desired clinical outcome by not using muscles we don’t want to contract.”

These are a wonderful tool between the eyebrows, in the forehead and in the crow’s feet, Carr says. “You also can use them for the fine lip lines and in what we call the ‘bunny lines,’ where people scrunch up their nose.” A neurotoxin treatment is expected to last three to four months.

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What do you do when you want to downsize a bit but also maintain the comfort and style of your prior residence?

For one homeowner in Chesterfield, the solution was to enlist the help of the same interior designer who helped her in the first place. The result: a seamless transition into a perfectly sized space.

T&S | What first attracted you to the home?

Homeowner | I liked that it was in an established, developed area. I also loved some of its architectural details, like high ceilings, transom windows and its light and open feel. It has everything

T&S | Where did you live previously?

H | I was in Chesterfield on 3 acres, where I lived for 30 years. I wanted to downsize and be in a gated area, and I also wanted a home that was more open and better suited to my lifestyle.

My interior designer updated the home to my taste by using the things I already had and without spending thousands on renovations” I need on the first floor—which is important because I’m planning on spending the rest of my life here—yet there’s space for guests throughout the rest of the house. The basement has bedrooms and bathrooms, a full bar area and a family room with a fireplace.

T&S | Did you make any updates to the home?

H | Luckily, the kitchen had just been redone before I bought it. But I did work with my interior designer, Suzanne Tullock, to make a lot of cosmetic tweaks.

Suzanne helped me immensely in my other home, too, and she helped make my furniture and decor work with this new place. She also updated the bathrooms with new wallpaper and light fixtures.

She did the home to my taste by using the things I already had and without spending thousands on renovations. For example, instead of buying new kitchen chairs, she had them painted and reupholstered. She updated everything and had it all tie together and flow from room to room. Everything was updated or new with little expense.

Clockwise from top: The home’s exterior; the dining room; antique Italian intaglios adorn the bedroom wall

Clockwise from opposite page top; The living room; the kitchen; the bedroom; a bathroom; the bathroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luxurious chandelier and wallpaper

T&S | What are some things to consider when hiring an interior designer?

H | You want someone who understands what you’re looking for and can work within your means and within your style and taste. Suzanne was an expert at using what I had and working with it.

T&S | How would you describe your style?

H | Casual elegance. I want my home to be open, airy and comfortable, yet I want it to look updated.

T&S | What’s your favorite space in the home?

H | My study. Suzanne was able to incorporate oil portraits of my sons, and that makes it one of my favorite rooms. It’s a very comfortable space with high ceilings and lots of windows and light. It’s a great place to sit in my lounge chair and read or work on my computer. And I love the books on the bookcases— Suzanne color-coded some of them with wallpaper, which highlights the space well.

T&S | I see you have a lot of bright green accents throughout the home.

H | I like that color because it’s bright and upbeat, and I love how it complements the browns used throughout the house, too.

T&S | Is the artwork around your bed anything special?

H | Those are framed antique intaglios from Italy, which were purchased at an art gallery in Atlanta.

From top left: Green accesories add a fresh element; bookshelves styled with pops of green

T&S | Where do you go for design inspiration?

H | Suzanne exposed me to some resources I wouldn’t otherwise have had access to. I also like looking at House Beautiful, Country Living and other magazines.

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729 Highway H Troy $1,095,000

21 Berkley Lane Ladue $809,000

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108 ClUB CreeK CoUrt, St. Albans.

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622 Forest CoUrt, Unit 2C, Clayton.

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369 Merlot lane, St. Albans.

$849,000

710 soUtH HanleY, Unit 10a, Clayton.

$464,900

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2192 WHite lane, Chesterfield.

$829,000

798 BordeaUX CirCle, St. Albans.

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19 CarrsWold driVe, Clayton.

$2,595,000

21 BerKleY lane, Ladue.

$809,000

410 nortH neWstead, Unit 9s, CWE.

$395,000

26 roClare lane, Town & Country.

$2,499,000

11 HaCienda, Ladue.

$785,000

710 s. HanleY, Unit 11B, Clayton.

$375,000

BlUFFs oF st. alBans, St. Albans.

$2,389,500

4540 laClede aVenUe, Unit 207, CWE.

$359,000

11 sHerWYn lane, Creve Coeur.

$2,300,000

710 s. HanleY road, Unit 10d, Clayton.

$329,500

1041 laY road, Ladue.

$1,965,000

7512 Balson aVenUe, university City.

$317,500

7564 WYdoWn BoUleVard, Unit 1a, Clayton.

$309,900

710 soUtH HanleY, Unit 4d, Clayton.

$279,000

7728 sHirleY driVe, Unit 2e, Clayton.

$265,000

23 nortH BoYle street, CWE.

$249,989

4415 laClede aVenUe, #3, CWE.

$229,000

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2 glen CreeK, Ladue.

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8 Forest ClUB driVe, Clarkson Valley.

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2 log CaBin driVe, Ladue.

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107 nortHarM, Glendale.

$495,000

48 Portland PlaCe, CWE.

$1,595,000

545 gasConY WaY, Warson Woods.

$479,500

215 soUtH Warson road, Ladue.

$1,495,000

5 ladUe Hills, Ladue Schools.

$445,000

10 CoUntrYside lane, Ladue Schools.

$1,389,000

2477 indian tree CirCle, Wildwood.

$439,900

30 Portland PlaCe, CWE.

$1,295,000

1071 KeYstone trail, Wildwood.

$410,000

14790 sUgarWood trail, Chesterfield.

$1,249,000

7457 Cornell aVenUe, university City.

$318,000

5 Faron Hill road, Ladue Schools.

$1,245,000

1005 PaWtUCKette, Ellisville.

$269,500

9052 ClaYton road, tBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

8700 WHite aVenUe, Brentwood.

$259,900

729 HigHWaY H, Troy.

$1,095,000

750 soUtH PriCe road, Ladue.

$1,089,000

2 HolidaY lane, Frontenac.

$1,799,000

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1136 WasHington aVenUe, Unit 210, St. Louis. $169,000 9004 n. sWan CirCle, Brentwood.

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18051 sHePard ridge, Wildwood.

$662,900

8131 WestMoreland aVenUe, Clayton.

$899,000

1516 sHePard road, Wildwood.

$875,000

800 s. HanleY road, Unit 4e, Clayton.

$949,000

1133 Wings road, St. Albans.

$348,900

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$869,000

201 Kendall BlUFF CoUrt, Chesterfield.

$749,900

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homework] Dear Homework,

We would like to tackle the exterior of our Webster home. The dull, brown color scheme is hideous; the front structure is awkward; and the exposed concrete wall beneath the windowed porch is an eyesore.

I adore the New England color schemes on so many houses these days: warm grays, white-trimmed windows and black shutters. The brick: to paint or not to paint? We have so many ideas for the exterior, like building dormers on a third story, building a porch with a double front door, adding a circle drive to the yard, landscaping the wall beneath the windowed porch, and on and on. We simply don’t know where to begin.

Please help us give our warm and lovely home the exterior it deserves.

Sincerely, —Complete the Picture

Dear Complete the Picture,

Your submission allows me to make a point to our readers about foundation planting, which is that sometimes you don’t need any and sometimes you need a lot.

In this case, the brick of the main section of the house extends all the way to the ground line and therefore does not necessarily need to be modified. On the other hand, the foundation of the sunroom is a disaster, and needs to be completely hidden. In other words, in this situation, the foundation planting is all in the wrong place.

That said, your desire for a more New England look can easily be achieved. If you want gray siding, the brick should be white washed to blend better with the siding. I show a solid, white picket fence to hide the sunroom foundation, as well as upgraded landscaping to pull the parts together. A new circle drive would look fine with this scheme. A better detailed entry porch is the final touch to make the picture complete.

—Homework

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Breathtaking views are everywhere in a striking contemporary inspired by a Colorado resort on 2.1 private acres. The 5-bedroom, 6-bath home has a free-form infinity pool, soaring ceilings and a crisp, modern edge in its more than 6,500 square feet.

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A charming New England-style home has been renovated while preserving its original integrity. It features 5 bedrooms, 4 full and one half updated baths, kitchen/hearth room, French doors and terraces, and a heated three-car garage.

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4545 Lindell Blvd., no. 27 | $1,250,000

An English cottage in the heart of Ladue features amazing gardens and a renovated kitchen. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has an updated mainlevel master suite and a three-car garage.

Gladys Manion Real Estate Stephanie Connell 314.721.4755 | 314.265.4739 | gladysmanion.com

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67 Crestwood Drive, Clayton $993,000

This classic claverach Park home

is both move-in ready and the starting point for your vision. From the center hall, step into the formal Living Room with hardwood floors, cast stone fireplace, art glass windows, and beam-vaulted ceiling. Step into the spacious formal dining room or stop and enjoy your coffee in the Music Room/Sunroom/Home Office with built-in bookcases. The updated kitchen features custom cabinets, stone counter-tops and premium stainless appliances. The Family Room addition flows from the Kitchen to a casual dining area with serving buffet/bar and picture windows overlooking the deck and back yard. The Hearth features a fireplace and more views of the yard. The 2nd floor master suite offers a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath with separate soaking tub and rain-head shower.

3 additional bedrooms and a landing area that is ideal for a home office or study. Updated hall bathroom. At the head of the stairs, the 4th bedroom contains an updated en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. A large concrete patio doubles as the best sports court on the block. Over-sized two-car tuck-under garage. Large Laundry/Mud/Project Room.

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2660 South Warson Road Ladue Landmark Estate

135 N. Hanley Road | $849,900

Prepare to be wowed by this historic and eclectic home. At the edge of downtown Clayton on one of the city's largest and most renowned lots, this once-in-a-lifetime home will become the perfect space for one lucky buyer and their family.

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557 Upper Conway Circle | $799,000

Schedule an appointment today to view this luxurious villa in the August Hill community, offered at the lowest price per foot in the development.

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9445 Old Bonhomme Road | $737,500

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40 Brighton Way, No. 2S | $625,000

The fabulous light-filled Clayton condo in a newer building is desirably located near Shaw Park! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit features a secure entry, elevator, neutral decor, two balconies and two garage spaces.

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6 Meadowbrook Country Club Estates $499,000

The sprawling executive home is updated with many upgrades and has plenty of space for entertaining. It's a beautiful split-level with two family rooms, formal living and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen and 4 bedrooms.

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26 Southmoor Drive ClAyTon | $949,000

7344 Princeton Ave. | $469,900

Old world charm meets new world sleek and sexy. This completely renovated 4-bedroom home is ready for entertaining; modern amenities complement its original character and charm.

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A rare opportunity to purchase a stately 2.5- story home on a sought-after Clayton street.

This 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath gracious home has architectural details throughout and large yard with pool.

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7038 Lindell Blvd. | $469,000

A 1920s University City home has 4 bedrooms, 1.5-baths and more than 2,300 square feet of living space, designed by preeminent architects Maritz & Young. It's within walking distance to Washington University, the Metrolink and downtown Clayton.

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2477 Indian Tree Circle | $439,900

Beautifully nestled on 3.4 acres in Wildwood, a gracious two-story has been updated with new roof, Pella windows and doors, a newer composite deck and screened-in porch with gorgeous views. A large great room with fireplace on main level provides access to the deck.

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9772 Old WarsOn rOad | Ladue | $1,399,000 Gina Bundy | 314.267.6262 Gorgeous Rehnquist built home on a beautiful, private 1.8 acre lot in Ladue schools. Main floor master, 3 bedroom suites on 2nd floor, gourmet kitchen, hearth room, main floor laundry, 3 car garage and much more.

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9 terraCe Gardens FRontEnAc | $3,300,000 MeLinda JohnSon | 314.825.5695 deBi MiLLer | 314.304.0112

13 OakleiGh lane Ladue | $1,199,000 Gina Bundy | 314.267.6262

Stunning Green-built smart home in Ladue School district. nothing missing in this fabulous almost new unparalleled custom estate home. 5 BR/9 BA/11,000+tSF.

this 4+bedrooms, 4 bath home sits on almost 1 acre with pool & beautiful patio. Eat-in kitchen w/ formal dining and living room. Partially finished basement.

37 COuntryside lane FRontEnAc | $995,000 Wayne norWood | 314.629.3931 Ben Patton 1.5 story home at the furthest & most private end of countryside Lane. 5 BR/6 BA home sits on just under 2.0 level/flat acres. under COntraCt

9119 ClaytOn rOad Ladue | $939,500 Wayne norWood | 314.629.3931 Ben Patton Magnificent setting in Ladue on 1 acre.

Expansive circle drive & parking court. Fully improved, restored w/ exceptional master suite. 4 BR/4 BA/4,600SF.

9 dOGWOOd lane Ladue | $749,000 Wayne norWood | 314.629.3931 Ben Patton A unique major renovation makes this Ladue home one-of-a-kind. Expansive addition opened the kitchen & living rooms, creating an oversized master suite.

40 BriGhtOn Way # 2s cLayton | $625,000 hoLLy Bry | 314.276.7727 2 BR/2 BA clayton condo in newer building located near Shaw Park! Secure entry, elevator, neutral dĂŠcor, 2 balconies, and 2 garage parking spaces.

3 the PradO Ladue | $625,000 BoB Barrett | 314.570.8888 Great price in desirable La hacienda for this stately traditional brick 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home with center hall plan.

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622 fOrest COurt, #1C cLayton | $619,000 ann Wroth | 314.440.0212 Grace ButLer | 314.440.6800 Luxury 2BR/2BA first floor condo. Expansive private terrace perfect for entertaining

11 BOn aire oLivette | $488,000 rex W. SchWerdt | 314.800.4755

15 Glen Creek Ladue | $479,900 hoLLy Bry | 314.276.7727

Intriguing mid-century ranch on a half an acre in the Ladue school district. 3 Br/3.5 BA/3,000SF.

add personal touches to this ranch in the heart of Ladue or build on this desirable toprated Ladue school district.

9454 Plainfield drive rock hiLL | $189,000 SaLLy GoLdkaMP | 314.479.9396 eLizaBeth aSton | 314.807.9778 this charming 3 BR/2 BA home is centrally located in the heart of Rock Hill. this lot has a private backyard & backs up to a large common ground area.

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Under the scrutiny of a potential buyer, a house needs to show its fairest face. That means no peeling paint or grubby carpet, no dings to the woodwork, and no little handprints on the walls Ted Wight, a realtor with Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, says a buyer should consider spending at least 1 percent of the sale price on sprucing up. “Ten thousand dollars sounds like a lot,” he says. “But you’ll go through it fast.” He recommends sellers focus on cosmetics. Don’t

of a needed improvement, so it’s important to de-emphasize little faults where possible. Floors, she says, usually need attention. Have the carpets cleaned, or—if the wood beneath is in good condition—pull them up. She says wallpaper often looks like it was put up in the 1970s, and buyers tend to worry about the state of the walls behind it. “Unless it’s in a powder room and is expensive and relatively modern, have it taken down.” And definitely don’t paint over it, she adds.

“You can almost always see the seams.”

Cleanliness is next to godliness: It doesn’t cost much, say both Wight and Schneider, to have a house deep-cleaned. And don’t forget the windows. Depending on the size of the home, a

Williams Realty St. Louis) suggests investing in new appliances. “You don’t want anything to look beaten up,” she says. Robb also stresses the importance of landscaping. Place pots at the front door or, if it’s spring, plant a blossoming tree. “Keep it minimalist and don’t have too many shrubs,” she advises. “The beds need to look like they are easy to maintain.”

Stafford Manion, president and owner of Gladys Manion Real Estate, says hiring a stager or an interior designer is a good idea. “A designer can set up the house to make it appealing to a broad range of people,” he says. “By simplifying and getting rid of clutter, you make the focus of the room the structure rather than the contents.”

Ten thousand dollars sounds like a lot, but you’ll go through it fast.” worry about the roof; think about mulch or a freshly painted front door and certainly consider brightening the rooms. “Strong colors need to be neutralized to lighter, more uniform shades,” he says. “And wrinkled carpets need to be trimmed and stretched back to the tack boards.”

Alison Schneider at Laura McCarthy Real Estate says buyers always overestimate the cost

good scrub-down inside and out might amount to $1,000. “It’s so worth it,” Wight notes.

Schneider cautions against using the money for large-scale improvements. “If the kitchen dates to the 1930s and has original cabinetry, leave it,” she says. “It probably has charm, and the new owner will redo it to their own taste anyway.”

However, Sabrina Robb (Robb Partners with Keller

Robb reminds sellers to make improvements cited in their specific municipality’s occupancy inspection. These could include things like a cracked pavement, tuckpointing or chipped window trim. “It makes sense to meet the requirements ahead of time or else the sale won’t go through,” she says. “And you don’t want any last-minute surprises.”

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[ 63105 ] 26 Southmoor Drive | $949,000 | 1 to 3 p.m.

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304 Cheval Square Drive | $395,000 | Pr/SqFt: $152.16 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield/Wildwood | Agent: Cheryl Perl

9 N. Euclid Ave., No. 415 | $364,000 | Pr/SqFt: $285.04 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Jiggs Dunn

1093 Arbor Grove Court | $850,000 | Pr/SqFt: $171.82 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis | Agent: Carolyn Tumminia

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[ 63011 ] 22 Meadowbrook Country Club | $500,000 | Pr/SqFt: $196.77 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Dawn Krause

[ 63017 ] 14542 White Birch Valley Lane | $359,900 | Pr/SqFt: $136.79 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield West | Agent: Susie Gitt 14100 Vernon House Court | $389,000 | Pr/SqFt:: $155.60 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-T&C | Agent: Gay Gordon 15993 Wetherburn Road | $421,000 | Pr/SqFt: $124.63 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Dennis Koenemann 14352 Spyglass Ridge | $490,000 | Pr/SqFt: $211.39 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield/Wildwood Agent: Cheryl Campbell

[ 63021 ] 852 Castle Pines Drive | $419,000 | Pr/SqFt: $148.27 Avenue Real Estate Group | Agent: Greg Abel 604 Mulberry Grove Court | $479,900 | Pr/SqFt: $155.41 Elizabeth Real Estate Group | Agent: Steven Engel

[ 63038 ] 16338 Lakeshore Terrace Court | $410,000 | Pr/SqFt: $113.13 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Paige Hellmann 741 Lakeshore Ridge Court | $440,000 | Pr/SqFt: $118.34 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Paige Hellmann

[ 63105 ] 53 Crestwood Drive | $1,173,000 | Pr/SqFt: $338.33 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty | Agent: Sabrina Robb

4211 Washington Blvd. | $375,000 | Pr/SqFt: $178.57 Hamilton Group Real Estate | Agent: Tiffany Hamilton 232 N. Kingshighway Blvd., No.2700 | $2,500,000 | Pr/SqFt: $378.79 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty | Agent: Lea Luchetti

[ 63122 ] 816 Brownell Ave. | $415,000 | Pr/SqFt: $209.60 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Teresa Flemming 827 Brookcreek Lane | $460,000 | Pr/SqFt: $217.39 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Des Peres/Kirkwood | Agent: Sue Wolter 216 Pullman Place, No. 1 | $479,900 | Pr/SqFt: $200.63 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Linda Azar 813 Evans Ave. | $518,000 RE/MAX Premiere Realty | Agent: Jodi Wanko Goltschman 606 N. Taylor Ave. | $800,000 | Pr/SqFt: $207.68 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Maggie Albers

[ 63130 ] 7707 Cornell Ave. | $357,500 | Pr/SqFt: $186.78 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Matthew Litwack

[ 63131 ] 12927 Des Peres Woods Drive | $420,000 | Pr/SqFt: $169.83 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield/Wildwood Agent: Karen Hufton 1415 Fawn Valley Drive | $790,122 | Pr/SqFt: $207.93 McKelvey Homes Realty | Agent: Charlie Zeni

[ 63132 ] 180 Stoneleigh Towers | $950,000 | Pr/SqFt: $271.43 MB Real Estate | Agent: Blair Mehlman MARCH 2, 2016 | townandstyle.com

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