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[ letter from the editor ] St. Louis has done it again: brought to town something wonderful and innovative. This time it’s at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The Lantern Festival, in celebration of the garden’s ‘Year of China,’ is an astounding, magical display of artistry, cultural fantasy and sheer size that, well, will blow you away.

Lantern festivals are annual happenings in China, but ours is reputedly the first one of this magnitude in America. The astounding display celebrates Chinese culture, presenting in visual form some of China’s most revered images and folk tales. You’ll find dragons, lotus flowers, pandas and Buddhas in visually stunning Chinese ‘lanterns.’

Lest you picture paper accordian tubes with lightbulbs inside, I should mention that it took 33 Chinese artisans nearly two months to construct the wire-and-silk creations, some of them towering three-stories high. They are scattered throughout the garden, and if you happen to go at night, you’ll be treated to a surreal landscape of glowing giants unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Their effect really eludes words, so be sure not to miss it.

You’ll see what I mean as soon as you approach the Garden entrance, and a 137-foot-long dragon appears to greet you.

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a.m June 30 • Forestn Park walk begins at 10 registratio 9 a.m •

[ on the cover ] The 12th annual Walk to Defeat ALS, sponsored by Raymond James & Associates, takes place June 30 in Forest Park, starting at the Visitor & Education Center. Pictured on the cover: Dave Van de Riet, ALS Association president Maureen BarberHill, Jessica Gump, Michael O’Meara. For more information about the event, call 314.432.7257 or visit webstl.alsa.org. For information about Raymond James & Associates, call 314.505.5700 or visit raymondjames.com.

Cover design by jON FOGEL | Photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

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On the Page Cover story – Raymond James & Associates Talk of the Towns The Insider

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Wealth Wisdom Making Sense of Annuities Cover story – Wells Fargo Advisors Business Insight – Microgrid Energy Business Beat

20 Sports Standouts 21 Heard in the Halls 22 Charlie’s Town

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[ style ] House and Garden Nostalgia – The Piper Palm House Elegance Outdoors Thank You, Jr. League Best in Town – Summer Gardens

36 Fashion – Dressing Dad 41 Get to Know – Peter Martin

[ health&beauty ]

42 Skin Maintenance 45 Health Check 48 I Love My Body Lotion!

49 Elle Around Town – Acupressure

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53 Bridge with Bland 54 On the Table – Crushed Red 55 Quick Bites from Sauce Magazine 50 Travel – Playa Mujeres, Mexico 56 Arts & Entertainment

23 Happenings 24 SNAPPED! Opera Theater of Saint Louis 26 Boy Scouts of America 26 St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association 27 Central Institute for the Deaf 28 J Associates

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58 T&S Properties – 1751 N. Woodlawn Ave. 62 Homework 64 Real Talk – Ann Wroth 64 Open House 66 Sold

We’re Sorry | In our May 2 issue on p. 18, we misstated the names of law firm Rosenblum, Schwartz, Rogers & Glass and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. contact us

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budding artist DeAnna Pope,

poses with her acrylic painting of a Tudor-style door from her AP sudio art class at MICDS. DeAnna, a graduating senior, is the daughter of Steve and Kim Pope.

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Meet Chloe, Byrd Style Lounge’s adorable new mascot. This teacup pig follows owner Julie Stotlar everywhere around her Clayton shop. Stop by to say hi— and good luck tearing yourself away!

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[ freyz • ŏ • lō • gy ] Throw in the towel

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Originally ‘throw in the sponge,’ this saying derives from the boxing world, circa the 1860s. If a fighter was too weak to get to his feet when the bell rang for the next round, his manager would throw a blood-soaked sponge, used to cleanse the boxer’s wounds, into the middle of the ring to signal surrender or defeat. Towels have replaced sponges these days, but the phrase still means the same thing: to give up.

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What’s the most memorable Father’s Day gift you ever received?

The ties that my kids, Lynly and Charlie, made for me about eight years ago, when they were 3 and 4 years old. They scribbled and blobbed paint all over these blank pieces of canvas. Let’s just say that if they have any artistic talent at all, it wasn’t apparent then.

But they were so proud of their creations, and so was I. I even wore the ties to work!

—charlie brennan, KMOX Radio

charlie, charlie and lynly brennan

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street style We love the white jeans trend, and Maggie McCarthy was pulling them off at the recent Parties in the Park in Clayton. Town & Style is a proud sponsor of the summer series and will be at each event spotting the best of St. Louis style.

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Raymond James & Associates

by tony di martino

It has been said that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have a front-row seat at their own death. ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, attacks the brain and spinal cord, gradually destroying muscle control and movement. Within two to five years of diagnosis, breathing and heart function stop. But the disease spares areas of the brain that govern alertness and conscious thought. “That’s probably the worst part: Every day your body can do a little less, and you’re fully aware that what you lost yesterday will never come back,” says Dave Van de Riet, vice president of investments at Raymond James & Associates.

“There is no cure.”

Van de Riet’s father died 12 years ago, after a five-year battle with ALS. “Our family was devastated,” he recalls. But they weren’t alone. “We owe an ongoing debt to the caring staff and volunteers at the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter,” he says. “They were always there for us with information, resources and support, including a loan closet with special wheelchairs and other equipment that made it easier for Dad to stay at home as comfortably as possible.”

Founded in 1984, the ALS Association is a leader in research, education and advocacy. The local chapter reaches about 1,000 individuals throughout eastern Missouri and southern and central Illinois each year, offering more than 30 services and programs for patients, families and caregivers at no cost. Medical expenses for the advanced stage of ALS are more than $250,000 a year—and many individuals who suffer from the disease aren’t insured because they can

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no longer work. “Sometimes the ALS Association is their last hope,” says Van de Riet, who now serves on the association’s board and will soon become chair.

Van de Riet’s employer, Raymond James & Associates, is a top financial services firm with a strong commitment to corporate philanthropy. “Dave is one of two team members in our Clayton office who have lost a parent to ALS,” says St. Louis area market manager Michael O’Meara. “We believe in giving back to the communities in which we do business, so it’s not surprising we’re once again serving as a primary sponsor of the annual Walk to Defeat ALS.” The 12th annual walk, benefiting the ALS Association, takes place June 30 at Forest Park. This year’s fundraising goal is $320,000. “Money raised by the event supports patient care and research,” O’Meara explains.

Raymond James recently merged with Morgan Keegan & Co., one of the nation’s largest investment firms. “As our company continues to grow, so will our commitment to the St. Louis community and the ALS Association,” O’Meara says. Recent advances in research and improved medical care are helping many patients lead longer, more productive lives, he adds. “But unfortunately, we’re still a long way from understanding and overcoming this horrible disease. Until a cure is found, the ALS Association helps families like Dave’s by providing them with compassionate care and support.”

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talk [towns] by bill beggs jr.

Good fences make good neighbors, the pundit said.

Chain link is great for keeping bad dogs in or out, but in most residential areas today, fences are designed for privacy, not defense. And the taller the privacy fence, the better, especially when it separates a commercial property from a subdivision. Residents of a neighborhood adjacent to the Schnucks ‘boutique’ grocery store under construction on Clarkson Road argued before Ballwin city officials that they need a taller fence: 10 feet would do. But city ordinance dictates fences can be no taller than 8 feet.

Residents are encouraged that the city is considering the request, which could be voted on as early as June 18.

How much more retail does one city need? Chesterfield already has a mall. Then, not long after levees were raised and reinforced following the ‘500-year’ flood of 1993, Boone’s Crossing started its sprawl, eventually becoming (reportedly) the world’s longest strip shopping center. Now, developer Taubman Properties is grading its 49 acres across I-64/Hwy. 40 for an outlet mall. Meanwhile, Chesterfield Blue Valley, another planned outlet retail development, holds 188 acres near the Boone Bridge at the Missouri River.

Even former mayor Nancy Greenwood says enough is enough—sales taxes for voters to stomach, that is. For current city fathers, however, more obviously, is better. Where else can one get McDonald’s and a Maserati in the same square mile of Missouri?

On May 21, the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council bid farewell May 21 to high school seniors who served on the

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council, and MYAC invited new young men and women to share their energy and ideas. The city formed MYAC two years ago to give voice to Clayton youth and involve them in city government.

After members attend community board meetings, they meet with Mayor Linda Goldstein for further discussion.

The youth council also is expected to give back via a service project. For the first two years, the group hosted a community-wide candidate forum before local elections; this year, they created an inventory of disabled parking spaces downtown.

Fine-art photographer Robert George has been selected as one of ‘50 Missourians You Should Know’ by the editors of Kansas City-based Ingram’s Magazine. The publication chose George, whose studio is in Maplewood, for the ‘integrity and authenticity’ he brings to photography.

George rubs shoulders this year with notable St. Louisans the likes of Sam Fox, Stan Kroenke, Scott Schnuck and astronaut Linda Godwin. Last year’s honor roll included William Danforth, Andy Taylor and Ozzie Smith. This fall George will stage ‘Panorama,’ an exhibition of images depicting urban sprawl in America. The show will go on display in California. One wonders whether it features images from Ballwin, Chesterfield, St. Charles, the O’Fallons…

The only thing cyclists have to protect themselves against rubes, hoosiers and knuckleheads hurling objects at them is a brain bucket...er, helmet. Until now. As of a few weeks ago, there’s a new law. The City has introduced an ordinance that prohibits harassment

of folks who choose to pedal their way around town. Trailnet and city officials made the joint announcement on May 18, Bike To Work Day. Trailnet hopes to get anti-harassment bills passed in several other key cities to build momentum for passing one at the state level. Meanwhile, all you raging road hogs with bottles to throw from your big, heavy vehicles—think again.

The skyrocketing price of gold means you might get more than $500 for that old class ring, one reason cash-for-gold stores seem to pop up like weeds.

Police also blame it for an uptick in residential burglaries, including a May 7 Town & Country job that netted a crook jewelry and a laptop, both of which can easily be converted to cash.

Cops say some illicit sellers may be hesitant if they know a prospective buyer will copy their driver’s licenses and photograph jewelry. Surprisingly, however, this is not a requirement in most municipalities. I think every area burg and ’burb should require buyers to do this. St. Louis and Fenton have ordinances; what’s keeping others from following suit?

The Loop looks like it’s on the way to becoming true to its name again: From the early 1900s until 1964, the metro area’s trolley system made a loop on Delmar and Kingsland boulevards in U. City before returning to St. Louis. Construction of the $43-million, 2.2-mile system could begin as early as the fall of 2013. A crowd of more than 100 packed a room May 16 at the U. City Public Library to hear entrepreneur Joe Edwards and other stakeholders discuss how their dream will become reality. The route will run from Trinity Avenue to

the Missouri History Museum. Most of the funding—$31 million—will come from federal sources. Private investors ponied up $2.5 million, and the remainder will derive from local government incentives.

Good thing they’re finishing up a large addition to Webster Groves High School; extra rooms might be needed for students to celebrate the legacies of famous performers. Seniors Andrew Gurney and Will Patton want classmates to know the oeuvre of Don Knotts, famed as Barney Fife, the easily alarmed deputy sheriff in the 1960s Andy Griffith TV series and such films as The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.

Huh? Knotts isn’t an alum or even a favorite son; he hailed from West Virginia. Regardless, the boys hope to have photos up in a room dedicated to Knotts by next fall, as well as books to check out. Who’s next—The Who? Justin Bieber? Charlie Sheen? Losing.

WILDWOOD When talk turns to critter control in Wildwood, residents are usually referring to deer overpopulation. But we’re pretty sure that not even regular readers of bow-hunting magazines are out to knock off little ol’ Bambi. That’s the age when most folks think deer are, well, awfully awww-inspiring.

Recently a soft-hearted citizen noticed a fawn hiding in the bushes out front and sent images of the baby with white spots on its soft, tawny back to KMOV TV Channel 4, which aired them on Memorial Day. The fawn, scarcely a month old, must have inspired awwws area-wide. And we’re fairly confident that nobody’s ever overdosed on cuteness.

[ TT Trivia ] What project started the decades-long professional relationship and friendship between Don Knotts and Andy Griffith?

The first correct email answer we receive at towntalk@townandstyle.com will win an exclusive Town & Style tote bago or apron!

Last issue’s answer | The near-epithet ‘jumping Jehosaphat’ originated way back when someone didn’t want to take Jesus’ name in vain. Jehosaphat was a ninth century B.C. king of Judah. Readers of a certain age might remember comedian Jimmy Durante making the silly exclamation.

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by tony di martino

[ Eat Local, Buy Local ] Did you know Missouri has the second-largest number of farms in the United States? Learn more about the farmers who raise our food, the purveyors who bring it to us and the chefs who prepare it in Missouri Harvest: A Guide to Growers and Producers in the Show-Me State. The book, by Maddie Earnest, co-founder of Local Harvest Grocery and Cafe, and Liz Fathman, publications manager at Missouri Botanical Garden, features ideas and recipes for preparing meals using local bounty. It’s available at amazon.com.

[ International Honor ] TOKY Branding+Design made an impressive showing against international competition at the 2012 Webby Awards, the Oscars of Web design. The St. Louis-based firm won the art category for its PhotoSeed website, beating out sites created for Google Art Project and Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. TOKY also was nominated in the cultural institution category for its World Chess Hall of Fame site, competing against sites created for the Rodin Museum in Paris, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and other impressive projects. Interactive creative director Jay David, senior developer Tyler Craft and executive creative director Eric Thoelke accepted the award in NYC.

Derby Day Soiree

[ Support You Can Bank On ] U.S. Bank has donated $250,000 to support the St. Louis Public Library Foundation’s renovation of the central library downtown. The funds will be used to create an expanded computer center on the mezzanine level near the new Locust Street entrance.

[ For Kids with Learning Disabilities ]

Jay David, Tyler Craft, Eric Thoelke

Miriam Learning Center has expanded its services to include free and reduced-cost assessment services for children who don’t qualify for testing in a school setting and have limited access to private services. The new Cornelsen Diagnostic Center was made possible by a $100,000 grant to Miriam Foundation from the Cornelsen Family Charitable Foundation. For more information, call 314.961.1500.

[ How to Succeed ] Ginny Baldridge, president of St. Louis-based Your Executive Image, has been selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Mastering the Art of Success, a new book from Insight Publishing. Baldridge offers advice on how to develop a signature style and brand. Other chapters feature interviews with motivational speaker Les Brown and authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

[ Upcoming Cultural Festivals ] More than a dozen films from eight countries will be presented at the 2012 St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, June 10 through 14 at Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema. The festival is presented by the Jewish Community Center. For more information, visit stljewishfilmfestival.org. The JCC is also bringing Princess Leia to town.

Actress and author Carrie Fisher kicks off the annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Nov. 4 at the J in Creve Coeur. For more information, call 314.442.3299.

Ginny Baldridge

carrie fisher

[ Hail to the Chief ] Saint Louis Crisis Nursery recently named St. Louis Chief of Police Col. Dan Isom its 2012 Children’s Champion for his advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged children.

[ Like Mother, Like Daughter ] Writer Carrie Gerlach Cecil stayed close to home when choosing a co-author for her first children’s book, Charli & Wilbur: A Dancing Dog’s Dream. “My 7-year-old daughter, Charli, and I wrote it together!” says Cecil, wife of Rams defensive back coach Chuck Cecil. The book, about a dancing dog and the little girl who loves him, is intended for ages pre-kindergarten through second grade, and is available at Barnes & Noble.

[ Salute to Artists ]

Virginia and Chief of Police Dan Isom

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The Arts and Education Council recently named the honorees for its 2013 St. Louis Arts Awards Jan. 21: Chuck Berry, Lifetime Achievement in the Arts; PNC Bank, Corporate Support of the Arts; Judy and Jerry Kent, Excellence in Philanthropy; Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Michael Uthoff of Dance St. Louis, Excellence in the Arts; St. Louis Public Radio 90.7 KWMU, Champion of the Arts; and Duane Martin Foster of Normandy High School, Art Educator of the Year. For information about tickets and sponsorships, call 314.289.4003.

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Making Sense of

Annuities]

by catherine klene

Many who hoped to live out their golden years in

M&I Wealth Management offers products and services through various affiliates of BMO Financial Corp., including Marshall & Ilsley Trust Company N.A., M&I Investment Management Corp., M&I Financial Advisors, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC, maintaining its principal offices at 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202), North Star Trust Company and Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC. Insurance coverage is underwritten by a number of insurers. Insurance products are the obligation of the insurance company.

BMO and BMO Financial Group are trade names used by Bank of Montreal. Not all products and services are available in every state and/or location. 12-323-023

comfort found their investment portfolios—and their retirement hopes—smashed in 2008. As the market continues its unpredictable struggles, clients want stability above all else, notes Moneta Family CFO Karl Dumajcik. “What people are looking for in these volatile times is something they can hang their hat on,” he says. Some are turning to annuities for certain features they offer to stabilize retirement.

An annuity can be set up to provide a steady, predetermined monthly income, Dumajcik explains. Annuities are contracts with insurance companies, and they do not have a contribution limit the way IRAs and 401(k)s do. This makes them attractive to people nearing retirement age who have neglected to save enough, or who have maxed-out their 401(k)s and want to put more away for retirement.

“People like the idea of having a portion of their money be stable, regular income,” Dumajcik says. “Annuities can also be a tool for tax-deferred growth. If someone doesn’t have a 401(k) or it has limited options, they may want to consider an annuity as a complement to that.”

Unlike the money invested in a 401(k), an annuity has already been taxed, so only the gains are taxable, giving people a better idea of what they’ll get in payout when they are ready to retire. Both investment options defer taxes on gains until the money is withdrawn.

David Ott, partner at Acropolis Investment Management, says people may turn to annuities for the perceived security they provide after the policyholder dies.

While 401(k)s and annuities are both market-dependent in terms of growth, an annuity ensures beneficiaries will collect a minimum of the initial investment.

A 401(k) only pays its current value, which could have diminished over time, depending on market activity.

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On the surface, annuities may look like a cost-effective and advantageous option, Ott says, but costs like commissions, surrender fees if you pull out in the first few years, and high annual fees attached to certain types of annuities can add up quickly. “If you plan other investment options, it’s nearly certain you’ll have lower fees in the end,” he says. “A 401(k) has higher fees, but you get a deduction and higher contribution to offset that. Once you withdraw from the 401(k) account after retirement, you pay taxes as if they were salary, but the tax rate when you retire should be lower than your tax rate today.”

Dumajcik says the most difficult aspect of an annuity is understanding exactly what it includes. “You must know what you are buying and what your options are, especially if there is an emergency,” he cautions, citing the penalties in cases when an unforeseen withdrawal is necessary. “There are many nuances that make annuities more challenging for an individual investor to take on. All those features cost more money as part of the annuity fee.”

Dumajcik and Ott agree that 401(k)s, annuities or any other financial tool should not be made the sole retirement solution.

“A client should have a well-diversified portfolio: some investments with stock-market exposure, fixedincome investments and alternative assets, such as a real estate fund,” Dumajcik says.

“You’ll create better odds for producing ongoing income.”

To learn more, please contact: Dino Cannella Senior Vice President, Managing Director at 314-543-3422, or visit us online at miwealth.com.

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Wells Fargo] Advisors

by tony di martino As John F. Kennedy once said, “children are the world’s

most valuable resource and the best hope for the future.” With that in mind, Wells Fargo Advisors, St. Louis Public Schools and the SLPS Foundation have formed a partnership to benefit students at three schools near Wells Fargo’s downtown campus: Dunbar Elementary School, L’Ouverture Middle School and Vashon High School. The initiative, which began last year, includes a tutoring component staffed

by Wells Fargo employee volunteers, incentive programs to increase attendance, and internship opportunities.

“We’re trying to help young people raise their math and reading comprehension, improve financial literacy, increase high school graduation rates, and create an environment where 100 percent of graduating seniors will be able to go on to college or trade school,” says WFA’s Atul Kamra, who serves as the partnership’s executive sponsor. “Our employees offer unique skills that can help kids accomplish these goals.” Student response has been phenomenal, he reports. “They were wary at first, but now they know we’re in it for the long run. They appreciate the attention.”

Employee enthusiasm is high, too. “People stop me in the hall or on the elevator, brimming with excitement because they just got back from a coaching session.”

St. Louis-based WFA is one of the country’s largest financial services firms, with more than 15,000 advisers and 3,300 licensed bankers throughout the country.

L’Ouverture Middle School students during a recent visit to Washington University.

Photo courtesy of Wells Fargo Advisors

Community involvement has always been one of the company’s core values. “After all, we’re only as successful as the communities we live and work in,” Kamra says.

“As residents and parents, we want to use our talents and skills to make a positive difference. Investing in education builds a strong workforce that contributes to economic development and strengthens our neighborhoods and cities.”

Working directly with schools to provide solid educational opportunities is the most effective way to invest the firm’s human and financial capital, Kamra says.

“But we’re not there to simply throw money at problems and act like we know all the answers,” he adds. “This is an ongoing conversation among WFA’s senior leadership and employees, SLPS superintendent Kelvin Adams and public school principals and teachers. We hope the partnership will grow as we show continued success in our three focus schools.”

The firm’s commitment to education also includes a recent $5.3 million gift to Washington University, to support initiatives at Olin School of Business’ Wells Fargo Advisors Center for Finance & Accounting Research and at Brown School of Social Work. “These educational partnerships are a perfect fit for WFA, because we’re all working to create a brighter future for St. Louis,” Kamra says. “Ultimately, the future is in the hands of our young people, and nothing matters more than making a positive impact on their lives.”

Pictured on the cover, clockwise from top left: Atul Kamra and students Kaviona Donaldson, Deon Stanberry and Tila Fowler. For more information about the St. Louis Public Schools initiative, call 314.345.4694. For information about Wells Fargo Advisors, visit wellsfargoadvisors.com.

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business [IN]sight Microgrid Energy ]

by catherine klene St. Louis summers boil down to two things: oppressive humidity and sun so bright we squint behind our darkest shades. While the rest of us may dread the onslaught of summer, Microgrid Energy CEO Rick Hunter welcomes it. His company harnesses that sunshine to power homes, office buildings—even parts of Busch Stadium. With so many Microgrid solar panels dotting St. Louis rooftops, it’s hard to believe Hunter started the business just three short years ago. “Solar energy saves money and offered tangible, energy savings people got excited about,” he says.

Hunter had a strong background in green energy and construction, and he knew communication often broke down between the sustainability consultation and the contractors.

He wanted Microgrid to handle both steps of the process. “No companies were really doing what we set out to do,” he says, which was consulting on and installing energy-efficient systems. “There were just a few mom-and-pop solar installers and a few energy auditors, but nothing that would take this broad approach.”

Though solar technology has been around since the 1970s, the hardware accompanying it was bulky, ugly and expensive to install.

Hunter says today’s solar panels are sleek, discreet and much more cost effective. “The technology hasn’t changed in terms of how solar panels work, but the the quality and the aesthetics have really come a long way in a short period of time,” he says. As a result of government incentives and a desire to cut energy costs, Hunter says dozens of St. Louis commercial buildings have made a complete or partial switch to solar energy. Clients include the Missouri Botanical Garden, U.S. Bank in Clayton and Moonrise Hotel, which installed a solar awning on its rooftop bar.

Residential clients also have taken advantage of recent government tax credits to create solar-powered homes. “We’ve spun off our residential division because it’s an entirely different way of approaching the industry, and we’re expanding in St. Louis,” Hunter says. “We also plan to open offices in other Midwest markets by the end of the year.”

Microgrid is also looking into other renewable energy options, including its most recent project, electric vehicle charging stations.

“We thought it was a natural thing to get into for us,” Hunter says.

“What we discovered was that everyone who was interested in solar was interested in charging stations. It’s a complementary product to build up.” There are currently six EV stations in the St. Louis area.

Though the electric car market is still in its early stages, Hunter says he sees potential for growth. First, he says St. Louis stations must invest in level 3 charging ports, which require only 15 minutes to completely charge an electric car. He believes the industry will truly take off when third-party EV station ownership models are widely available. “The EV industry has to mature fully, but every major car manufacturer has made a commitment to electronic vehicles,” Hunter says. “We have an unusual luxury in that there’s no doubt our industry is going to grow quickly.”

President Marc Lopata, CEO Rick Hunter PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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<< Jason Dodson has been appointed to the 2012 Child Support Guidelines Advisory Group by the Supreme Court of Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Court Committee.

<< Heather Allen is now a member of media relations at Blick & Staff Communications.

<< Louis Chiodini and Travis Brown are new members of the Wings of Hope board of directors. << Tracy Cecil has been promoted to senior administrator at Parc Provence, a Gatesworth community.

<< Mary Ann Hampton joins Des Peres Hospital staff as chief nursing officer.

<< Mark Schuchardt has been named disabilities specialist with Northwestern Mutual.

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Tom Brady, CFA, CFP Senior Vice President-Investments The real opportunity to achieve investment results comes from establishing and adhering to appropriate long-term investment policies. An investment plan, wisely formulated with a long-term perspective and clearly defined objectives, is the right foundation to build and manage portfolios. Master the fundamentals of asset allocation and diversification.

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Moneta Group Patrick Duff, Principal and Family CFO Unless Congress acts soon, almost all of the ‘Bush Tax Cuts’ and credits enacted in 2001 and 2003 will expire at the end of 2012. Do you know how that will impact your family financial game plan? Are you ready? Time to meet with your Family CFO! 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500 | 314.244.3295 pduff@monetagroup.com

Matthew Fisher, Principal and Family CFO The realities of the past four years have brought into clear focus the importance of employing a disciplined financial plan and working with an advisor you trust. At Moneta Group, we serve as our clients’ advocates, focusing only on their needs and helping them navigate their complex financial issues.

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Go from residency to a residence Explore an exciting home financing opportunity for new doctors If you are a medical doctor and have completed your residency within the past 3 years, you may be able to take advantage of a new opportunity to buy a home as you establish your practice.

AHM Financial Group Mimi Schmid, Long-Term Care & Disability Specialist There is a tidal wave of individuals who will be needing various forms of long-term care over the next 30 years. Many who choose to self-insure do not realize there are new options for LTC coverage today, from traditional plans to LTC/Universal Life combinations.

People insure their homes, cars and medical needs—why leave this large risk uncovered?

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M&I Wealth Management, A part of BMO Financial Group Leah Hendricks, Private Banking In today’s complex and interconnected world, it’s important to choose a partner capable of building a team to provide comprehensive wealth expertise with access to sophisticated and proven products. Individuals and families should choose a partner with a genuine desire to connect emotionally to them to understand and achieve their goals.

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PNC Wealth Management Evan Sowers, Vice President, Senior Banking Advisor Now is a great time to restructure your personal balance sheet. With interest rates at all-time lows, take this opportunity to refinance or consolidate debt. As you retire obligations, you will accumulate additional liquidity, which creates a solid foundation for future investment opportunities as the economic recovery continues.

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Diana Flower, JD, CTFA, Vice President, Senior Trust Advisor Summer is a great time to reassess your financial and estate plans. Tax laws and family situations often change, so don’t throw your documents in a drawer and forget them. One exciting development in Missouri is the qualified spousal trust, which provides creditor protection not offered by a revocable living trust.

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sports standouts by catherine klene

[high-flying competition ] MICDS vaulter leaps to new record Pole vaulting always comes down to inches for Haley Pryor. From positioning her hands just the right distance apart to planting the pole in just the right spot, it could mean one precious inch higher than her opponents.

The MICDS senior must perfectly time each step to fling herself feet first over a bar 11 feet high—all in just a few seconds.

“When some people watch pole vaulting, half think it’s absolutely crazy,” she says. “Others think you can just pick up a pole, run and go over 11 feet.

But there’s a lot of physics involved. When you plant your pole, all your speed must transfer into it, and your arms have to go straight up so the pole doesn’t just shoot you forward and end in disaster.”

Pryor currently leads the area with an 11-foot-3 vault, more than 9 inches ahead of the next closest competitor. Knee surgery for a torn ACL last year forced Pryor to put her training on hold, but she’s back this season with a healthy body and a fierce determination to beat the MICDS record of 11-6.

The St. Louis high school pole vaulting community is a small club, Pryor says.

Her fellow competitors are often former gymnasts like Pryor, who competed in gymnastics for 11 years before her father suggested she try pole vaulting.

“Body awareness is so important, and upper body and core strength are huge in both sports,” she says.

Pryor, who will attend Rhodes College to study math or engineering, says the greatest moment of pole vaulting has nothing to do with physical power.

“Once you push the pole away and see the bar on the other side, falling is the best part,” she says.

double trouble... [jake lee & joey dulle]

By the time this paper hits stands, Clayton senior Jake Lee and sophomore Joey Dulle will already know if they are two-time state champions. They will also have played their last match together as a nearly unbeatable doubles team. As they prepared for state, they reflected on two years of teamwork and friendship. tell us about the Tournament of Champions.

J.L.: In a way, it was like winning just another match in doubles. But the people we played are the best in the state, so it was like winning the state tournament all over again.

J.D.: It was like surreal. We went into the match knowing that if we won, we would win it for the team, and Clayton had only won the Tournament once before.

What’s the most important trait in a doubles partner?

J.L.: Teamwork and communication. You need to be on the same page.

J.D.: You have to spend hours practicing together.

State is your last match together.

J.L.: We’re such good friends, and I’ll miss that.

It’ll be weird playing with someone else.

J.D.: What I’ve learned from Jake is to always have a mature mindset and to always come out with a good game plan.

JAKE LEE, JOEY DULLE

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[ benes’ family business ] Sophomore Hopes to Continue Family MLB Tradition The Westminster Wildcats sauntered to the field for their season opener, riding the coattails of a state championship win. There was just one problem that day: they lost.

“We started in our first game last year playing great together,” says shortstop Shane Benes. “This year, it didn’t start like that right away. We weren’t really playing as a team.”

Six games later, something clicked. Just before finals, the Wildcats were on a 24-game winning streak and clawed their way to districts with the same ferocity as last year. Benes, a sophomore, hits .373 and keeps a sharp eye on runners. “The shortstop is captain of the infield,” he says.

“He has to lead the way and take charge. You’re right up the middle, so you get most of the balls and have to make the plays.

You have to be quick, have a lot of range and work with the pitcher and catcher, too, to pick off steals.”

Benes’ ability comes with his genes; his father, retired Cardinal Andy Benes, is also the Wildcats’ assistant coach. “He SHANE BENES brings a lot of experience since he’s played such a long time,” he says. “He knows what he’s talking about and can help guys with what they need.”

With his older brother Drew currently playing in the minors for the Cardinals, Benes says he hopes to continue the family tradition. “I want to play in the majors one day,” he says. “I want to follow in my dad and brother’s footsteps because baseball is what I love to do most.”

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That’s the record of the JBS girls lacrosse team, which just clinched its second consecutive state title. Check out our June 13 issue for special state coverage.

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The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) combines high school theater and journalism to critique performances at private and public schools. Each year, awards are granted to the actors, dancers and crews who produce the best musicals and plays. This year’s top winners, with six awards each, were Parkway Central, Francis Howell and McCluer high schools. MICDS swept the dance awards, with Zoe Vivant and Alexander Schroeder john burroughs winning best female and male dancers, respectively, for their work in The Drowsy Chaperone. Francis Howell took Best Play for Distracted, and Nerinx Hall won Best Musical for Phantom of the Opera.

Kirkwood School District

The district music department, in collaboration with composer Clancy Weeks, has written the sheet music for a woodwind chamber ensemble piece fittingly titled Kirkwood. Each of the villa duchesne three movements was inspired by an important landmark in the district’s history and culture. The first, Battle for the Bell, references the 105-year traditional football game against Webster Groves held each Thanksgiving in which the prize is the Frisco Bell. The second movement, Missouri River Runner, is named for the regional train line that stops in Kirkwood and mimics the train’s whistle. Greentree Parade, the final movement, honors the longtime annual community festival. You can see (and hear) a performance of the composition on our Facebook page!

Whitfield School Junior Sam Pepose recently received the prestigious Bausch + Lomb Math & Science award from University of Rochester. Looks like Sam is taking after his parents. His mom, Dr. Susan Feigenbaum, is an economics professor at UMSL, and his dad, Dr. Jay Pepose, an ophthalmologist at Pepose Vision Institute. (Bausch + Lomb manufactures contact lenses and lens care products.)

Villa Duchesne Oak Hill School A dozen seventh graders who recently took the ACT or the SAT have scored at or above the national average, even among testers in their junior and senior years of high school! These accomplished students were recognized for their achievement by the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Special ‘grand recognition’ went to Madeline Cargill for scoring in the top 10 percent of all testers. Pictured in front: Mary L’Hommedieu, Abby Host, Catherine O’Leary, Devon Waskiewicz, Madeline Cargill. In back: Ella Clark, Lauren Jaeger, Nicole Tajkarimi, Emma Paletta, Jessica Lauer, Harper Wieldt, Kai Radford.

flash mob nothing draws a crowd like the sheer brilliance of a diamond ring or wedding band from our extraordinary bridal collection.

John Burroughs School Jake Simpher and other area high school students recently raised more than $3,000 for St. Louis Crisis Nursery at the annual 2012 5K Fun Run. Simpher founded the run five years ago, and this year, more than 200 runners participated.

Share your school news by emailing us at tellus@townandstyle.com or go to our Facebook page and post your photos, stories and more!

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“I know I wouldn’t be the leader I am today without the insight I learned at Camp Weloki.”

[ Clayton’s Parks and Recreation Department opened the city’s Shaw Pool May 23, three days ahead of the usual start on the Saturday of Memorial weekend. Eschewing bureaucracy and routine, the same department usually keeps the pool open about 10 days after Labor Day. ] [ Everyone knows St. Louis is a ‘baseball town.’

Apparently, we are also a ‘zoo town.’ The New York Times reports that with 3 million annual visitors, the St. Louis Zoo leads the nation’s zoos in attendance. ]

[ A woman from St. Louis is the subject of HBO’s newest movie, Hemingway & Gellhorn, starring Clive Owen as Ernest Hemingway and Nicole Kidman as Martha Gellhorn. Gellhorn lived at 4366 McPherson Ave. in the Central West End as a young girl, attended John Burroughs School, and went on to a 60-year career as a war journalist. The London Daily Telegraph hailed Gellhorn as one of the 20th century’s greatest war correspondents. She married Ernest Hemingway, and the film explores their relationship. ] [ Dec. 31, 2012 will mark the 10th anniversary of columnist Greg Freeman’s death and now a local website is making his columns available again. Dan Schesch, a friend and avid reader of Freeman, has posted about 120 pieces at jdr2.net/greg/gregfreemanwritings.htm.

He hopes to showcase between 300 and 400 more by year’s end. Schesch says the project is a work in progress, with the cooperation of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, which employed the friendly and insightful Freeman for 14 years. ]

[ Chesterfield is now the battleground between two competing outlet mall proposals. My how times have changed in 70 years! In 1942, the city was home of Hellwig Brothers Farm, where the United States sent 100 U.S. citizens of Japanese descent suspected of supporting the enemy during World War II. In 1944, the government replaced the Japanese-Americans with POWs from Italy and Germany. The 600-acre farm and its residents were in the Gumbo Flats area and viewable from Highway 40. The enemy prisoners could also be seen at Ascension and St. Ambrose churches on Sundays. For further reading about this fascinating and little-known chapter of St. Louis history, pick up David Fiedler’s The Enemy Among Us: POWs in Missouri During World War II. ] 22 |

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Laurie Solet on The Boulevard

Laurie Solet has relocated to The Boulevard Saint Louis. The move occured April 3.

Ask the Expert

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Ron Penoyer, Pam Thurston

Joyce Rutter, Audrey Feuerbacher, Mary Moog, Randy Woods, Susan Schettler

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‘Guiding Light’

Nurse Pam Thurston, liver transplant coordinator at BJC, recently received the International Transplant Nurses Society ‘Guiding Light’ Award for 2012. Nominated by patient Ron Penoyer for being a ‘guiding light,’ Thurston has been a transplant coordinator for more than 20 years.

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Ring That Belle

The Belle Center, which helps children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families, recently received a total of $40,000 through grants from Express Scripts, the Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation, the Orthwein Foundation and the Tilles Foundation.

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More than $44,000 was raised at Pork, Fork & Cork, a benefit barbecue for Haven of Grace. Guests at Deer Creek Club in Ladue enjoyed live bluegrass music, fine wines and delectable heritage pork.

St. Louis Speaker Series

Maryville University recently welcomed former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw, the last in its 2011-2012 St. Louis Speaker Series at Powell Symphony Hall.

Mark Lombardi, Tom Brokaw

Question: I have a pituitary tumor that was found on an MRI scan I had done for headaches.

Do I have cancer? Will I need surgery?

Answer:

The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea, and is located at the base of the brain, behind the eyes. As the command center for the body’s endocrine system, the pituitary gland regulates hormone production from the thyroid gland, adrenal gland, ovaries and testes. The most common type of pituitary tumor is a pituitary adenoma.

Pituitary adenomas constitute approximately 10% of brain tumors and occur in 10 to 20% of the population. Pituitary adenomas rarely spread to other parts of the brain or body and are therefore not considered cancerous.

Julie Silverstein, MD

Comprehensive Pituitary Center

Pituitary tumors like yours frequently do not cause symptoms and are often found on brain imaging done for other reasons. Large tumors can cause symptoms such as headaches and loss of vision (especially loss of peripheral vision). Some pituitary tumors make hormones and cause symptoms related to hormonal excess. For instance, tumors that make prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production after a woman has a baby, can cause menstrual irregularities, infertility, nipple discharge and decreased testosterone levels. Other examples include pituitary tumors that cause Cushing’s syndrome, which is associated with excess weight gain, thin skin and easy bruising and pituitary tumors that cause acromegaly, a condition characterized by enlargement of the jaw, hands and feet. Sometimes, pituitary tumors cause symptoms related to hormonal deficiencies, such as fatigue, decreased energy, lack of menstruation, and decreased libido.

Treatment for pituitary tumors depends on multiple factors, including the size of the lesion, associated symptoms, and whether or not the tumor is hormonally active and/ or causing hormonal deficiencies. Treatment options include surgery, radiation and medication for some of the hormonally active tumors. When surgery is needed, it is usually performed through a small hole in the back of the nose.

Center for Advanced Medicine

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What | La Habanera Costume Ball Where | Peabody Opera House When | May 5 Why | To celebrate the spring production of Carmen and to support the professional development programs for emerging artists and the initiatives that serve more than 11,000 children each year.

Who | Chair Noemi Neidorff, co-chair Kara O’Leary, honorary chair Donna Wilkinson, general director Timothy O’Leary, presenting sponsors Centene, Wells Fargo Advisors and World Wide Technology, Christine and Ross Brewer, Ashley Putnam, Susanne Mentzer, Bert and Carol Walker, Marilyn and Sam Fox, and 450 festively Spanish-costumed guests. Town & Style was the proud media sponsor.

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How to Lower Your 2012 Property Taxes NOW!

DeaDline for 2012 appeal:

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We are your local full-service property tax experts. Here’s how we do it for you turn-key:

THE REVIEW & APPEAL PROCESS:

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PAR Residential will gather information We gather

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information from county records, including the assessor’s appraisal, and set up a case file on your home. Remember the county’s records may not accurately reflect your home’s true characteristics. A review of those records is part of our analysis.

appraisers and brokers will determine a fair appraised value for your property based on real comparable sales in your neighborhood. We will ensure the assessor is following the law when it comes to assessing your home. We will compare our appraised value to the assessor’s appraised value to determine whether an appeal is necessary. If we determine the assessor’s appraised value is fair, we will notify you in writing that you are already paying the lowest possible property taxes and no appeal will be filed. There will be no cost to you for our time and efforts.

File your appeal before the July 9th deadline. If we

determine that your property is over valued by the assessor, we will, at our expense, file an appeal on your behalf and provide the required information to the Board of Equalization.

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Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings. Hearings will take place in August. The PAR Team will present your case before the BOE in the most effective manner possible.

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Results. Results are usually sent to us three weeks after the BOE hearings. PAR Residential will mail the official BOE results to you to let you know if your appraised value has been reduced to a fair and appropriate amount, or if we need to continue your appeal to the State Tax Commission of Missouri.

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Fee. Only if we are successful in achieving a reduction in your

property’s appraised value will we earn a fee, sharing equally in the tax savings (50/50) for 2012. All of our work is performance based: NO SAVINGS, NO FEE. There are no additional costs to you for any of our work. We pay all costs of the appeal including legal and appraisal. Our invoice will be sent to you once tax rates are set in the fall, arriving about the same time you receive your reduced tax bill.

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA by margaret rambo What Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner Where Chase Khorassan When April 4 Why To honor 569 members of the Eagle Scout Class

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of 2011 and present the Soaring Eagle Award to Sanford McDonnell and W. Randall McDonnell Who Co-chairs James Eckhoff and Joseph Imbs III; Priscilla McDonnell, Veronica McDonnell, David Steward, Ronald Green, Charles Schott, Michael Neidorff, Dr. William Danforth and 600 guests Highlights Stage ceremonies from 150 Eagle Scouts, parental tributes, award presentations, a live eagle and video tributes, including one from Gen. Colin Powell!

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Who | Executive director Robin Feder, co-chairs Tara Brengle and Leanna Fenneberg, Doris Devereux, Bette Hess, Laura Lyon, Kathy Beilein, Laurie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. F. Lee Hawes, Anabeth and John Weil, and many supporters Highlights | A performance of Oklahoma! by CID students and a Top Hat Scholarship Auction conducted by Guy Phillips

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by judy goodman It’s hard to believe we have the oldest greenhouse west of the Mississippi right here in St. Louis. The Piper Palm House, a 19th-century gem in Tower Grove Park, was constructed in 1878 to be used in Tower Grove Park for the protection of palm trees and other exotic plants during the winter months.

The greenhouse concept, an environmentally controlled indoor area for growing and nurturing plants, dates back to the gardeners of Rome.

Park founder Henry Shaw had already established Missouri Botanical Garden by that time, and in 1868 he donated a large tract of land to the city for the creation of nearby Tower Grove Park, a Victorian walking park. At that time, there were 11 parks in the city, the largest being Lafayette Park with 30 acres. Apparently negotiations over the park’s location next to the Garden were rather complicated, but the end result was an incredibly valuable property that exists today as a shining example of Shaw’s passion for plants and philanthropy.

Inspired by his travels through Europe, Shaw incorporated the beauty as well as the latest landscaping features and systems from those “public pleasure grounds” he visited. For 20 years, he served as supervisor for improvements to the land as it evolved into a true urban park with all the requisite Victorian

features: large avenues for carriages, walkways for strolling, exotic pavilions for educating, Roman ruins, a music area, statuary and other Victorian features. It totals 289 acres and is second in size only to Forest Park.

Through the years, The Palm House fell into disrepair and was no longer used as a greenhouse, but rather as a garage and storage shed. It wasn’t until 1992 that advocates initiated a campaign to revive the historic building. Four years later, the board of commissioners approved a $1 million restoration, adding year-round heating and cooling systems.

Thanks to primary donors the late Vernon W. And Marion K. Piper, the building was reopened and renamed in their honor.

Again home to graceful palms and tropical plants from all over the world, the landmark has been preserved for future generations. It has also become a marvelous venue for weddings and other celebrations, where guests can marvel at its historic significance. In 2008, David Knoll, the tropical plant and palm expert, was contracted to design an original look that “captures the founder’s imaginative intent.” With its striking glass windows, stone flooring, original red brick walks, marble musician busts and Lichtenstein fountain, The Piper Palm house is an interesting destination for a

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The Stupp Plaza entrance and lily ponds make a fitting front door to this majestic greenhouse.

It’s been compared to the Kensington Orangery Cafe (built in 1704) inside the gardens of Kensington Palace in London, and to the 19th century Pavilion du Lac at Parc Buttes-Chaumont in Paris, “a refined spot to sip and chat.”

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[T&S] Are you staying here in the mansion?

EL: Yes. Well, actually we are staying at the cottage next door. It’s not really a cottage at all! There are something like 18 bedrooms. I tease Beatrice that we are a little cramped, but we’re getting by.

T&S: When did you start designing jewelry?

EL: Twenty-five years ago. When I say that out loud, I’m really kind of amazed it’s been that long!

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t was a sparkling evening as an intimate group of guests enjoyed the pastoral setting of the main residence at Grant’s Farm on April 26. Hosts Beatrice Busch Von Gontard and Allen Barber, general manager of Neiman Marcus, planned the lovely cocktail reception in honor of jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke. Locke and Von Gontard, interestingly, are neighbors in the hunt country of Virginia, southwest of Washington D.C. The evening included guest appearances by four-legged residents of Grant’s Farm, as well as a few winged ones, and St. Louisans who know Locke and collect her magnificent creations.

The garden setting was magical, with guests spilling out of the stately mansion onto a lovely balustraded veranda overlooking the grounds. Magnificent silver candelabra and cascading white roses were the perfect backdrop for an exclusive showing of Locke’s latest sparklers.

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T&S: What were your first pieces like?

EL: I worked for Town & Country magazine writing feature articles. They sent me to Bangkok to do a story on shopping there, and I had to investigate places to have jewelry made as part of my story. I found this group of goldsmiths who did really amazing work—and they were making really ugly things! I thought, They are so amazing, why are they making such terrible pieces? So I thought, I wonder how hard it would be to buy some stones, draw some designs and have them make some nicer things? That’s literally how I got started.

T&S: Were these items for you?

EL: No. I thought I could do this in my spare time to supplement my writing income. I borrowed $20,000 from my father-in-law and used my husband’s frequent-flyer miles to go back and forth. I designed things very much like what I was seeing in the stores, and I kind of limped along like that for six months or so and figured I’d made a mistake; it was not going well. So I thought, if this isn’t going to last, then I’m at least going to make some things I want for myself. And then I designed things that were completely different, because they were for me.

T&S: You thought what people would buy would be different that what you liked?

EL: Exactly. So once I made these, and I put them out for sale, then everybody said, ‘Wow, that’s really different!’

Quite literally overnight, things just turned around. Then W Magazine came and took a picture of one of my rings and ran it huge on the cover. I had a phone number in New York that kicked down to my house in Virginia, and all these phone calls started rolling in, wanting to buy that ring! Once I saw that what I liked for myself was actually salable, it was easy!

T&S: You have a very loyal following.

EL: It’s a very tiny niche market, but it’s an incredibly loyal market. Everything we make is 100 percent handmade, so we can’t create that many pieces.

T&S: There are many pieces here tonight!

EL: It’s so much fun to come here and see pieces I made 15 years ago. I see them and think, Oh, I remember that!

T&S: What’s your latest collection like?

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A few weeks ago, the Jr. League hosted its annual Kitchen Tour, in which seven wonderful local kitchens were featured. The effort gave St. Louisans a chance to view some of the latest features in home kitchens— and to donate to a worthy cause. Included in the tour was a visit to the League’s new headquarters and training facility in Kirkwood, which has two kitchens, a stop sponsored by Wimsatt & Wimsatt Architects. Since 1914, the League has trained local women to be leaders in the community. Their efforts have raised more than $4 million for area nonprofits and contributed 10,000 hours of service annually.

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Sometimes the most beautiful thing in a garden isn’t what grows, but what is attracted. Spend an afternoon sipping a lemonade and watching the flutterbys in the The Danforth Butterfly Garden on Washington University’s campus.

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The Jewel Box in Forest Park used to be an Oz-like floral dreamscape. Now, the interiors are a lovely event space, but the outdoor grounds are still lushly landscaped. You can smell the blooms a hundred yards away—a perfect place for a game of Frisbee.

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Park is a pastoral sculpture garden—and an excellent The two-day tour covers 45 area homes and raises picnic backdrop. money for the upkeep of the Jewel Box ponds. Kids under age 18 can go free.

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Looking for some green (and color) in your office or small apartment? Sugar Creek Gardens offers a June 16 class on ‘fairy gardening,’ focusing on doll-sized planting and upkeep.

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The Missouri Botanical Garden is always gorgeous— but if you haven’t been in a while, check it out during the Lantern Festival. The glowing lights and ethereal blooms feel like a fairy tale.

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Get your own garden growing—it’s not too late!

National Garden Clubs headquarters is

in St. Louis. They can hook you up with the know-how and support to make your yard sing and get you involved Stroll though Lafayette Park to see the with your neighborhood club. grotto and rock garden. It’s a blast from our fair city’s Victorian past.

Mother Nature’s green thumb puts us all to shame.

Shaw Nature Reserve is the unspoiled real Community gardens let you grow things deal, and it has handicap-accessible ramps and bike without the stress of daily upkeep (there paths so everyone can enjoy it. are dozens across St. Louis). Bell Demonstration Gardens near Grand Center is open Saturdays and offers community growers the chance to learn and practice their techniques for both ornamental and nutritious garden plants.

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Dads love sizzling steak. Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with a gift card from Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

1 N. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.783.9900 | ruthschrisstlouis.com

4 | L’Ecole Culinaire Academy

This Father’s Day, give Dad an experience to remember. Join him in a Wine Wednesday class after work or help him up his grill game with our new regional grilling classes. Gift certificates available.

9200 Olive Blvd. | 314.264.1999 | lecoleacademy.com | $25 to $75

5 | St. Louis Kabbalah Bookstore

The St. Louis Kabbalah Centre is initiating a men’s group to explore spirituality in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship.

8121 Maryland Ave. | 314.643.7272 | stlkabbalahcentre.org

6 | Gourmet to Go

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Our Touchdown Sandwiches, piled high with signature beef tenderloin, are an impressive way to celebrate Dad all weekend long. Order yours today.

Ladue·Clayton·Westport | 314.205.1151 | gourmettogo.com

7 | Kodner Gallery

An original oil painting by American illustrator and muralist Dean Cornwell (1892-1960).

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

Now Open!

Lindell & DeBaliviere in Forest Park

(314) 746-4599 | mohistory.org

To purchase exhibit tickets, visit mohistory.org or call (314) 361-9017.

Free admission for active military.

See our website for details.

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SUMMER CAMP! 314-657-4400

at Vatterott College ex’treme Institute

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8 | Sign of the Arrow

Help Dad keep his drinks cold (or hot) with his own Tervis Tumbler! These sweat-free containers are available in 16 or 24 ounces. Choose from fishing, hunting, St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou and others.

9740 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 | signofthearrow.com

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9 | Moris Fashions

A camp designed for your

Great for an outdoor wedding this summer or an adventurous night on the town. These Ike Behar Plaid Linen Ties make a great gift for dear old dad!

26 Maryland Plaza | 314.361.6800 | morisfashions.com | $95

young performer! Campers can enroll in any class for a cost of

$75 or a 4-day week of classes

10 | Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers

for $200. Enroll at eiByNelly.com

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Orange and cobalt blue enamel give these sterling cufflinks a pop of sophisticated color.

101 S. Hanley Road, Ste. 110 | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com | $300

11 | Garden Gate Shop at the Missouri Botanical Garden

For an outdoors-loving dad: large, reclaimed vintage wood bluebird house or wren house 4344 Shaw Blvd. | 314.577.5137 | gardengateshop.org $225 (bluebird); $68 (wren)

12 | Take Note

Surprise Dad or Grandpa this Father’s Day with a personalized photo frame or monogrammed desktop stationery.

140 Chesterfield Commons East Road | 636.536.5062 take-notes-stationery.com

13 | Genovese Jewelers

Men’s cufflinks with stainless steel and back carbon fiber center.

12460 Olive Blvd. | 314.878.6203 | genovesejewelers.com | $75

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kabbalah.com/stlouis 314-643-7272 | stlouis@kabbalah.com 8121 Maryland Ave Clayton, MO 63105 The Best Kept Secret is the first in a series of live events that brings the transformational power of Kabbalah to you. More than a scholarly presentation of Kabbalah, it’s an experience that will empower you to transform and connect using the amazing secrets of this ancient wisdom. No matter what your religion, race or background, Kabbalah: The Best Kept Secret will give your life new meaning and fulfillment.

Fine Portraiture In Charcoal by

Elizabeth Mayer Webster Groves 314-962-4953 In classic black and white, conveniently drawn from photos, yours or mine for details and samples:

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Gift certificates available

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GetPeter toMartin know] of University City

by tony di martino | photo by bill barrett

WHAT I DO Jazz pianist, composer and arranger. I teach, also. I’ve toured and recorded with artists such as Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Chris Botti, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Roy Hargrove and Joshua Redman. I performed on and arranged Reeves’ Grammy Award-winning release A Little Moonlight. I also appeared in George Clooney’s 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck, and contributed to the Grammy-winning soundtrack. My latest composition, This Present Past, debuts Oct. 11 at The Sheldon, with help from Branford Marsalis and members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. WHY I DO IT Music is my favorite language. WHY I’M GOOD AT IT Talent is overrated.

Exposure to music and dedication to craft are everything. ORIGINS I was raised in University City in a family of musicians.

My dad, William, played viola in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for 30 years; my mom, Rose, played in a string quartet and started the Suzuki violin program at what is now Community Music School of Webster University. I began playing violin when I was 3, but switched to piano because that’s what my older sister played, and I really looked up to her. EDUCATION Received the Presidential Scholar in the Arts Award in 1988 when I graduated from University City High School, then attended The Juilliard School in New York on scholarship. I played a lot of clubs in NYC, then moved to New Orleans and immersed myself in the music scene there. FAMILY I met my wife, Kelly Sledge Martin, in high school. We were just friends in those days, but I was always wishing for more. Things eventually worked out. We now have three kids ages 9, 11 and 19. FIRST JOB World’s worst busboy at The Pasta House on Delmar. I lasted about two weeks. But I’ve been playing music professionally since high school.

I got my musicians’ union card in ninth grade.

ALL THAT JAZZ The first time I heard Miles Davis, I thought, I like that. I want to do that.

TALENT I WISH I HAD I’d love to be a pro basketball or soccer player. It ain’t gonna happen, but I enjoy coaching my youngest son’s basketball team. MOTTO If you don’t have a passion for it, there’s no point in pursuing it. BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT Practice, practice, practice. Wynton Marsalis told me that when I was 14. He was right. SATURDAY NIGHT On the rare occasion I’m not working, I like going to Jazz at the Bistro or catching a concert at the Sheldon. But there’s nothing I’d rather do than hang out with my wife and kids. MUSICAL HERO Where do I start? Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. MUSICIAN I’D MOST LIKE TO WORK WITH Stevie Wonder.

GOALS To keep working with great singers and musicians, and to write more music.

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[ Skin Maintenance by mary jo blackwood, RN, MPH

One day, we walk past a mirror and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoa! When did that happen?â&#x20AC;?

To avoid that scary encounter, doctors and aestheticians recommend a program of subtle skin-care treatments, procedures and surgical tweaks.

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[ face-firming technology ] Dr. Mark Checcone, Facial Plastic Surgery Center at Washington University New technology helps us stay youthful, especially when we act early.

Firming technology has been designed to stimulate collagen because as we age, we lose both collagen and elastin. Anything that can thicken collagen makes the skin look firmer and more youthful. All this technology has been driven by the desire for non-surgical firming techniques, which means teatments like lasers, ultrasound or radiofrequency heating.

For clients with early sagging and few pigment issues, technologies that heat the skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deeper layers and stimulate collagen can be effective.

To deal with pigmented lesions, however, the technology has to target the melanin in the skin, which means more downtime. The CO2 laser is the gold standard for treating pigment and skin surface quality while firming the collagen underneath, but the downtime can be significant. A good assessment will help determine how invasive a procedure needs to be to give the patient the desired outcome.

Dr. William Hart, Hart Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Institute Recently, the FDA approved Fractora Firm Plus for facial work. Built on the same base as BodyTite for body firming and fat removal, Fractora combines fractionated radiofrequency skin resurfacing to even out mottled pigment. It also deeply heats the dermis for collagen remodeling. It works without bleaching the skin, which is sometimes a problem with traditional laser treatments. The system continually monitors skin temperatures to prevent burning and automatically shuts off if it exceeds the ideal temperature.

Because Fractora uses the BodyTite base, clients can have torso and facial work done during the same session.

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[ low-tech, effective facial peels ] With all the news about lasers and other technology, we may forget that chemical peels are a lower-cost alternative for treating fine lines and discoloration at any age.

Janice Lewis, aesthetician, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery Laser treatments aren’t appropriate for darker skin tones, but peels can work for all skin types. They’re easy to apply and give consistent results. In general, they exfoliate, smooth skin texture, lighten hyperpigmentation, and refine pores and fine lines.

Light peels brighten the skin and require no downtime.

We often do them the day before a wedding to make the bride glow.

With stronger peels, clients may experience two to four days of heavy peeling, so they have to plan their schedule around it. Clients who have developed brown areas of melasma get nice results with three applications done three weeks apart.

As with other skin treatments, clients must be diligent with sunscreen after a peel or they can undo the results.

dermaplaning (scraping the skin to exfoliate dead cells), followed by an acid peel, and ending with a cold CO2 treatment to close pores and kill bacteria. Peels can also be done in conjunction with a facial or microdermabrasion.

Micro-peel Plus is used for acne. The preparation is absorbed and works from the inside to push impurities out.

By doing a series, future breakouts are minimized.

Home-care products can enhance the effect of a peel. For example, a client might have a glycolic acid peel in the office and use a glycolic serum at home to maintain results. Let the aesthetician know what other products you use at home, like retinols, so the peel strength can be adjusted.

Valerie Moll, aesthetician, the Lifestyle Center Every client responds differently to peels. Some see a big difference after one; others need a series. We have a pigment peel that breaks down pigment in three steps:

[ cool tool The new Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System

cleans skin more thoroughly and efficiently than hands

alone. The device gently massages away impurities and dead skin cells in just 60 seconds, enabling the skin to more readily absorb moisturizers and treatment products. Kit includes the Mia, charger, brush head, trial-size cleanser and travel case. $149, clarisonic.com

[ face washing do’s and don’ts ] Face washing should enhance your skin, not irritate it. Jackie Carr, nurse aesthetician at Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, shares a few basic tips.

Technique: If you’re wearing heavy makeup, do two wash-rinse cycles at a time. Wash upward in a circular motion, using comfortably warm water, not hot or cold.

Frequency: Generally, everyone should cleanse their skin in the morning and before bed.

Always wash off makeup before retiring and allow the skin time to rest overnight.

Ingredients: Bar or shower cleansers meant for the body should generally not be used for the face. They have a tendency to aggravate acne or irritate sensitive skin. For oily or acne-prone skin, a liquid cleanser with salicylic acid will clean pores and dissolve sebum. For dry or mature skin, a milky cleanser without harsh, drying ingredients works best.

Everyone’s skin reacts differently, so a careful assessment of skin type is essential before selecting a face-friendly cleanser.

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Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, including: • Rhinoplasty • Surgical & non-surgical options for face & neck rejuvenation • Brow & eyelid surgery • Laser for acne scars & wrinkles • Cosmetic fillers, Botox® & Xeomin® • Latisse® eyelash lengthening

Call, click or scan for more information 314.432.7760 facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu

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[ timely facial surgery ] An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Small procedures performed early can improve appearance, correct problems and prevent the need for a complete surgical overhaul later on.

Dr. Michael Nayak, Nayak Plastic Surgery Some people in their 20s and 30s don’t have a good neckline, so the perfect time to remedy the problem is while they still have youthful skin elasticity. An isolated neck-lift done early lasts a long time and is considered minor surgery. We can reshape muscle and fat through an incision in the crease under the chin, and the skin contracts around it. If they wait until their 40s or 50s, we still have to shape the fat and muscle and also remove excess skin.

A weak chin can cause skin laxity around the jaw and neck at an early age. In a half-hour procedure, I can insert a chin implant to improve the jawline and support the skin of the neck immediately, keeping it from aging prematurely. Like the neck-lift, this procedure is easier and more effective while the skin still has a high degree of elasticity.

Dr. Judith Gurley, Plastic Surgeon A combination of laser skin resurfacing, facial fat repositioning and upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can refresh the face immensely. This trio of procedures, very effective in the patient’s late 30s, can be done in a single session with only a week’s downtime, staving off or preventing more drastic procedures later.

By removing fat from plump sites and moving it to hollow areas, I can restore youthful contours. An upper blepharoplasty freshens the eye area and is long-lasting, sometimes permanent.

Skin resurfacing gets rid of fine lines and mottled pigment. If done before excess skin has accumulated, the effect is a refreshing uplift that will have people marveling at how good you look.

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“All the technology and effective skin rejuvenation treatments available today are wasted unless we back them up with consistent home skin care,” says Dr. Joseph Muccini of MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center. “A few basic steps, performed every day, will cover the bases.” Products are available in a wide range of price points.

Cleanser: A gentle cleanser that is a good match for your skin type (dry, normal or oily) is essential.

Vitamin C: This is critical for the manufacture and maintenance of collagen. Everyone should use a C-serum regularly.

Retinols: Tretinoin (Retin-A) exfoliates and keeps the skin healthy. It’s available in different concentrations, so you can work up to a therapeutic level.

Good sunscreen: We should all wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 50-plus. Use a quarter-size blob on your face and about a shot glass full on the rest of your body, depending on how much skin is exposed. Don’t forget to reapply, because protection degrades after a couple of hours.

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Midwest Pain Center is an iNterveNtiONal pain facility that focuses on back and neck pain.

We offer a PrOgreSSive PrOgraM that’s designed to alleviate pain and strives for maximum results with minimum treatment time.

We create a PerSONalized PlaN for each patient that explores a spectrum of treatment options from conservative medical therapies to the most advanced interventional techniques.

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>> United Surgical

SSM Health Care Car Seat Safety Event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | free St. Clare Health Center ssmstclare.com 636.496.2000

Partners International Headache Pain Seminar 7 to 8:30 p.m. | free Frontenac Hilton Hotel 314.995.3990

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The Little Medical School 9 a.m. to noon | $75 St. Luke’s Institute for Health Education stlukes-stl.com 314.542.4848

>> Barnes-Jewish

What Every Modern Woman Needs To Know 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | free The Muny at Forest Park barnesjewish.org 866.867.3627

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Home Alone 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | $20 Mercy Hospital St. Louis Family Education Room 1 mercy.net | 314.961.2229

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Barnes-Jewish and Siteman Mobile Mammography Van 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chesterfield Schnucks, 141 Hilltown Village 314.747.7222

>> Alzheimer’s Association

After the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: What Now? 7 p.m. | free Andre’s West, 211 S. Old Hwy 141 alz.org | 800.272.3900

Wellness College Speakers Series 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | free St. Luke’s Institute for Health Education stlukes-stl.com 314.542.4848

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>> Barnes-Jewish

Baby Care Class 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. | $30/ couple Schwartz Auditorium at Barnes-Jewish Hospital barnesjewish.org 314.867.3627

>> St. Louis Children’s

Hospital Babysitting 101 1 to 5 p.m. | $30 The Lodge, Des Peres stlouischildrens.org 314.454.5437

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Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED training 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | $90 St. Louis Area Chapter Red Cross redcross.org

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Dr. Stephen Smith is board certified in pain management by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He is also board certified in anesthesiology. Dr. Smith is currently on staff at DePaul, Missouri Baptist, and St. Luke’s hospitals.

BJC HealthCare Behavior and Communication for Caregivers 6 to 7:30 p.m. | free Corporate Parkway Library Branch bjc.org | 314.362.9355

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St. Anthony’s Zumba Gold 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | $50 St. Anthony’s Medical Plaza stanthonymedcenter.com

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Cosmetic Upper and Lower Lid Surgery • Cosmetic Browlift • Fat Transfer for Facial Volume Loss Laser Skin Resurfacing • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

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Call for an appointment or set up a free consult with JACKIE CARR today!

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Actual patient of Dr. Nayak! Results may vary.

BEAUTY THROUGH BALANCE

Dr. L. Mike Nayak specializes in Botox, dermal fillers, and plastic surgery of the face. By combining surgical, nonsurgical, and laser techniques, Dr. Nayak can safely achieve dramatic yet natural facial rejuvenation in both men and women.

And, because most procedures can be done without general anesthesia in our AAAHC-accredited office operating suite, risk and cost are reduced.

Call today for a personal evaluation, or to attend a saturday seminar!

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The practice now offers the newly FDA-approved Belotero Balance Injectable Gel, a cross-linked hyaluronic acid that aids in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Free consultations are available.

314.567.3567 | 12990 Manchester Road, Ste. 101/102 | eyelid.com Pictured: Jackie Carr, R.N., M.S.N

St. Louis NeoGraft

Two new hair transplant technicians have joined the team under the direction of medical director Dr. Richard Moore.

Special summer savings are now available, and consultations are free.

314.863.5556 | 7642 Forsyth Blvd. neograftstl.com Pictured: Dr. Richard Moore

National Headache month is June and we are celebrating with a FREE educational program for you to learn the rehabilitative approach to migraines, headaches, and facial pain.

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Women suffer migraines, headaches, and facial pain 3 times more than men?

Migraines, headaches and facial pain are one of the top reasons men, women and children can not perform daily activities.

Migraines, facial pain and other headache disorders are not widely recognized

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• Board Certified Anesthesiologist • Fellowship Trained Pain Management • Injury Specialsts Pain Management physician

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Frontenac, MO 63131

This event is FREE, but registration is required.

To register, please call 314-995-3990 or email slevko@uspi.com with your name, address and the number attending.

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St. Louis Sinus Center

Board-certified otolaryngologist Dr. James Gould has opened a new office that provides sinus and allergy care, including in-office balloon sinus dilation, a quick procedure that relieves blockage, restoring natural ventilation and drainage.

314.473.5433 | 12460 Olive Blvd., Ste. 202 | stlsinuscenter.com Pictured: Dr. James Gould

Washington University Physicians

Urologist Dr. Carl Klutke will present ‘Managing Urinary Incontinence in Men and Women’, a free lecture at 11 a.m. June 13 at Garden Villas Chesterfield. Light lunch will be served.

636.532.9296 for reservations 14901 N. Outer 40 Road wuphysicians.wustl.edu Pictured: Dr. Carl Klutke

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Midwest Pain Center

We offer Spinal Cord Stimulation, minute pulses of electricity delivered directly to the nerves. It’s a reversible therapy that has helped thousands find relief from chronic pain and works well for patients with failed back surgery syndrome.

636.519.8889 | 17300 N. Outer 40 Road, Ste. 100 midwestpaincenter.net Pictured: Dr. Stephen G. Smith

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery

The practice offers Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation, a lower-impact procedure we have used on hundreds of patients every year.

636.530.6161 | 17300 N. Outer 40 Road stlcosmeticsurgery.com

Clean Spa

A new array of services specially designed for men are now offered, including private pedicure stations, athletic pedicures, callus treatments and a variety of foot massages.

Father’s Day gift certificates are available.

314.880.0777 | 17201 Chesterfield Airport Road cleanspa.com

Injury Specialists

Our pain management clinic uses the newest technology for spinal cord stimulation implants. This adaptive technology automatically individualizes each patient’s body position and level of stimulation needs.

213.985.3002 | 10435 Clayton Road, Ste. 120 injuryspecialist.com Pcitured: Dr. James M. Sturm

Nayak Plastic Surgery and Avani Day Spa

One of Dr. Nayak’s newest techniques, Rapid Recovery Rhinoplasty, is performed under sedation instead of general anesthesia. The patient experiences no pain and sleeps through the procedure, which causes less bruising and swelling than standard rhinoplasty.

314.991.5438 | 607 S. Lindbergh Blvd. nayakplasticsurgery.com Before

After

MidAmerica Skin Health and Vitality Center

The center carries a full range of high-end skin care product with varying strengths of tretinoin and retinol, as well as SkinCeuticals premier sunscreens, and CE Ferulic and AOX products.

314.878.0600 | 222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 475N | midamericaskin.com Pictured: Dr. Joseph A. Muccini

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[I love my... body lotion! by lauren madras | photo by charles barnes

Whenever the seasons change, your skin is put through the ringer—and

in our climate control-obsessed society, we move our bodies from cold winter winds and dry heat indoors to humid summer heat and chilling A/C systems. We tend to focus on caring for the skin on our faces, since that’s the most obvious place we age, but it’s the skin on our bodies that keeps us healthy and comfortable. Treating it well is good for us—and we get to enjoy the extra bonus of yummy fragrances and luxurious creams.

Go to our Facebook page forum and under ‘I Love My lotion,’ post your own special product and why it works for you!

<< Catherine Klene Managing Editor Vaseline | aloe fresh This is the best daily-use lotion I’ve found. I can’t stand heavy, greasy products, especially in sticky St. Louis summers. This is lightweight, yet incredibly moisturizing. The aloe also helps soothe any summer sun mishaps I may have.

<< Wendy Steinbecker Style Coordinator Vivian L. | The Butterstick This moisture bar is a luxurious, time-saving staple. It exfoliates and moisturizes when gently rubbed on wet skin in the shower. I’m always on the lookout for natural body moisturizers that are gentle but still effective on my extremely dry skin. The best part is no lotion application necessary! << Suzy Bacino style editor Philosophy | Amazing Grace Body Emulsion This is my go-to daily moisturizer.

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<< Lauren Madras Lifestyle Editor L’Occitane | Verbena Body Lotion My most important factor for body lotion is how my hands feel when I’m done—and there’s no greasy residue here. I also love the light, fresh scent. Even my husband can use it, since it’s not too floral or femme. Plus it layers nicely with my perfume, Tocca Giulietta.

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by lauren madras

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Less than a week after a moving-related back injury, I was still in pain and hopeful that acupressure could give me what pharmaceuticals could not: relief free from side effects. What it actually gave me was even more impressive: pain relief, but also side effects—the good kind. I had more energy within a few hours, and even days later I continue to experience greater mobility and strength. I now plan to use acupressure regularly to treat my problematic back.

The treatment was unlike any massage I’ve gotten before. “The body is like a river.

Everything is connected,” says Yue Ma, a masseuse and acupressure therapist who has practiced in St. Louis for 15 years. She identified a tight, painful area in my right shoulder, and then massaged my right arm, lower back, even all the way down my leg, to loosen the knot before applying pressure directly to it. She described acupressure as similar in approach to acupuncture, but without the needles.

After identifying problem areas, Ma pressed down hard on my arm just above my right elbow, and again at the base of my skull above my neck. It hurt the way sore muscles do when you stretch—a good kind of pain. She stressed that acupressure is a treatment, and it was about solving problems within the body, rather than a relaxing or luxurious experience. Her manipulations included moving my arms into

different positions—straight out, at my side, reaching behind me—before pressing on an acupoint again. All the while, I could feel my back getting, in turn, tighter, then looser, more tense, then more relaxed.

In lieu of skin-penetrating needles, small magnetic suction cups are adhered to pressure points. It’s a process that doesn’t hurt, but it does leave marks. When I looked at my back afterward, there were round purple bruises in perfect little circles where each cup had been (but they didn’t hurt). That was also the most dramatic element of the whole treatment. Just two cups were applied—one on either side of my right shoulder blade—and instantly, I felt tingling down my back and into my leg, as well as in my arm and hand. It was strange, like being tickled from the inside.

After a 30-minute treatment, I was a little light headed. I wouldn’t say it was a relaxing experience—it was even uncomfortable at times—but as I walked out of the office, stretching my shoulders and rolling my neck, I didn’t wince or hear the standard popping I was used to. After I drank several full glasses of water, the mild dizziness disappeared.

The rest of the day and that night, I felt energized. I wanted to run, stretch, bend and dance—basically, use the muscles I had been guarding. And I didn’t have any more need for aspirin, much less anything stronger.

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swim-up bar, a luxurious spa and a short flight from St. Louis—really our wishlist for honeymoon destinations was short and to the point. The submerged bar was at the top of my new husband’s list, the spa was at the top of mine; and our hectic schedules made proximity imperative.

By the time Andrew and I left for our January honeymoon, we were exhausted. Our workloads and huge families had made the recent holiday season feel like a very celebratory boot camp. We were really ready for a little downtime.

PLAYA MUJERES

MEXICO

We’re adventurous, exploratory travelers, so the idea of an all-inclusive resort hadn’t appealed to me. But my husband convinced me to give ‘R&R’ a try. I packed six books, certain of boredom. But it never came. Instead, story & photos by lauren madras we were enveloped in luxury, music and an endless stream of food and drinks upon arrival. And it only got better from there.

If you’ve never been to Cancun, be warned: Your first few minutes will feel just like being in the U.S. From the tarmac to the immigration line, the first thing you see are huge banner ads for American chains like Outback Steakhouse and Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co. In fact, driving through downtown Cancun doesn’t feel very exotic at all. Hordes of T-shirt-clad tourists lug heavy bags toward beat-up taxis.

But we were greeted at the airport by a sleek, black SUV with tinted windows and a smartly-dressed driver who spoke perfect English. Traveling about 40 minutes north of Cancun and its busy, crowded strip of resorts, we disappeared into a quiet jungle with bright flowers dotting the highway and few structures.

we were left to ourselves to enjoy the soft violin music of a strolling musician and candlelight.

Believe me, it didn’t feel as cheesy as it sounds.

As we passed into Playa Mujeres, a peninsula community north of Cancun, there was a high, thick wall with a drive-thru gate manned by gun-toting guards. Considering the much-publicized violence in Mexico in recent years, the sight of these barricades was a welcome one. There are only a few resorts among the many private properties in the gated community. When we pulled past them to the final entrance for Excellence Playa Mujeres, our resort, we knew we’d hit the jackpot. With the sun setting behind us, the facade was bathed in golden light, and the doorman greeted us with champagne.

A banner adorned our doorway announcing our status as newlyweds, and the room was strewn with rose petals, towels sculpted into swans, a bottle of chilled champagne and scented candles. We were also treated to a special dinner in the nicest restaurant on the property. The resort’s executive chef introduced each course, but other than that, we were left to ourselves to enjoy the soft violin music of a strolling musician and candlelight. Believe me, it didn’t feel as cheesy as it sounds.

The entire resort is built around romance. Every public space features sexy lighting and plenty of room between tables for intimate conversations.

The rooms are light-filled, bathed in luxurious finishes with private terraces and beautiful views. The atmosphere is quiet, but not staid. While it’s billed as an adults-only resort, it might be safer to say ‘couples only,’ which was perfect for us.

The onsite Milles Spa is a light-bathed modern structure with orchid and hibiscus blooms on every lounge chair, counter and table. The requisite green health juice was offered before our steam bath. Every service begins with the steam and a four-step water therapy to relax the body’s muscles.

Andrew had never been to a spa before and looked at me hesitantly before

Below: The Happy Couple Right: View of the main pool and lounging bathers

Below: thoughtful details upped the romance quotient.

Right: cheap, colorful souvinirs at the isla mujeres market

PACKING

Sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suits and cover-ups should comprise the bulk of your vacation wardrobe. If you forget to pack sunscreen, be sure to buy it at the airport. The selection on the resort is narrow and pricey. At dinner, plan to dress. Although I never witnessed the dress code of ‘casual elegance’ being enforced, I also never saw a patron who defied it.

You would feel out of place in athletic gear and plastic flip-flops in the evenings, and although lunch spots are casual, don’t plan to sit down in a wet bikini. Many of the best activities (hiking and exploring the ruins) will require tennis shoes or hiking boots with good foot support. There was a huge range of poolside gear, from old T-shirts to silk sarongs. I even spotted some Louboutins resting under a lounge chair!

CHOOSING SERVICES

With turndown service every night, a menu of options for the next day is presented. It announces which restaurants will be open, social activities with your fellow resortees, and special day trips, classes and events you can choose to enjoy. Not everything is included, but when there is an extra fee, it’s loudly announced.

There’s a broad range for every type of guest, from chess tournaments (with pieces 2 feet high!) to deep sea fishing and all-day scuba trips. I suggest sitting down with a concierge early in your trip to plan ahead. Not everything is available daily.

WHEN TO GO

each step of our couples massage. But I’d never seen anything like it, so he was out of luck. After the water therapy, there was a quick massage, and by what I assumed was the end of the treatment, I was more relaxed and fluid than I’d felt, well, my few minutes of quiet reflection, we were ushered into the treatment room, where aromatherapy and deep tissue massage awaited.

The resort’s myriad decks, beaches and green spaces are covered with lounge chairs, grass-thatched umbrellas and wide beds for soaking in the sun and the warm, salty winds. What the staff also seems to hope is that you’ll soak in the multi-colored tropical drinks, which are plied by the dozen (and included in the cost of your stay).

While we sipped on Mango Tangos and piña coladas, chefs passed by with carts bearing silver chafing dishes full of snacks and desserts. But the poolside food was only a teaser for the restaurant fare and the 24-hour room service. In fact, absolutely everything we sampled was top shelf, from the brands of booze to the Mexican, Italian, French, Asian and even American cuisine.

At the front desk, dozens of day trips can be booked through the resort, from simple shopping trips to eight-hour hikes through Chichen Itza. We chose to parasail, snorkel and explore Isla Murjeres, the long, narrow island across the cove. A parasail for couples meant when the wind pushed the parachute, I could grab my husband’s hand and scream. It also had us admiring the sights, especially the bright, crystal clear water that confirmed the photos we saw in the promotional brochure were not touched up with Photoshop.

On the island, one end is dotted with ruins, while the other is a touristy village with cheap tacos, tacky souvenirs and excellent people watching. Andrew ducked into one of the shops and surprised me with a ring the exact shade of blue we’d marveled at during our parasail. It’s my second-favorite ring.

Our trip was in the first part of January.

The resort was about 70 percent full and there was always a lounge chair available and never a wait for lunch or dinner. I can’t imagine that would change greatly in peak season, although we did have to get to the pool deck pretty early to get the coveted swinging lounges. The outside spaces were as clean, comfortable and luxuriously appointed as most of the interior, but it didn’t rain or even get particularly windy while we were there. Hurricane season starts mid-summer and stretches into the fall, and in a big storm, this secluded, romantic and exotic resort might not be so idyllic.

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[ resort prep ]

American currency is easily accepted everywhere, and although it’s not required, the service is so good here, you’ll want to tip everyone. The ATM fees are insane though, so bring plenty of cash from home, in small bills. Plan to spend some time enjoying the ambience instead of shuffling from one planned event to the next, and definitely book a room-service breakfast. The balconies and terraces have some of the best views, and nothing says resort luxury better than plush terry cloth robes and eggs Benedict!

top: the cabana beds at the xo lounge are tempting places to fall asleep.

Bottom: the three-story lobby and bar in the main resort building.

LEISURE

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Dr. Martin Gordon

Bridge with Bl♠nd

by kenny bland

Defense is purported to be the hardest part of our game—no argument here.

The secret of experts on defense is visualization.

The more hands one plays, the easier it becomes to visualize the opponent’s hand.

The opponents bid to 4♥ and your partner leads the 2♠.

Vulnerable: North/South South Deals The bidding: N E S W pass pass 1♦ pass

1♥ pass 3♥ pass

4♥ pass pass pass You are East; cover the South and West hands and see if you can defeat four ♥.

The hand:

The ♣ suit:

North

10 3 2

WEST A 8 6 5

SOUTH

Q 7 4

EAST K J 9

Note: By leading the Jack, you force declarer to play the Queen, and when your partner holds the Ace you have ‘surrounded’ the 10 and take one ♠ and three ♣ for down one.

Visualizing the Queen of ♣ in declarer’s hand, and the Ace in your partner’s makes this play.

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North ♠ KJ654 ♥ Q 10 9 8 ♦J ♣ 10 3 2

Q| While playing in a duplicate game, I made an inadvertent bid. Can I take my bid back and make the bid I wanted to make?

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SOUTH

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♦ A K Q 5 4

♣Q74 The 2♠ is covered by the Jack. You win the Queen. Do you see the winning play? As East, you must switch to the Jack of ♣. This is called a ‘surround play.’

A| If it is a mechanical error, you may correct the error and make the bid you intended to make. The correction must be made before your partner bids.

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At The Gatesworth, choices are mine to make.

I can stay in and cook, order room service or meet up with my friends and family at one of three unique restaurants. To enjoy casual, down-home fare, I visit the Palm Court. For a more formal dining experience, I pull up a chair at The Colonnade. And I stop by The Bistro for flatbread pizzas and other Mediterranean cuisine.

In addition to the dozens of menu options, I can always ask the Head Chef to prepare something special. With flexible dining hours, private dining venues and comprehensive room service, I experience dining at The Gatesworth, My Way.

To experience dining your way, call The Gatesworth at (314) 993-0111 to schedule a complimentary meal.

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[ on the table ] CRUSHED RED | 8007 maryland ave. | 314.725.8007 |

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Busy pizza and salad cafeteria

THE CHEF |

Jason Tilford helped develop the menu

THE PRICES |

$6 to $8 salads, $6 to $9 pizzas

THE FAVORITES |

South of the Border chopped salad, Big Island pizza, Emerald Isle salad

PHOTOS BY biLL BARRETT

by jonathan carli

Seasoned restaurateur Chris LaRocca and partners are definitely on to something with this latest venture, Crushed Red. The cafeteria-style pizzeria in what used to be Dick Blick is standing-room busy, and for good reason. The food is fresh, light, quick and reasonably priced. Crushed Red has found a way to serve slow food in a fast food format.

The mostly pizza and salad spot can dish up a made-to-order meal in about 10 minutes, but that does not include the time you spend waiting in line.

Salads are chopped ceremoniously in front of you, and your pizza order is delivered to the table. There are 10 salads and 14 pizzas on the menu, plus you can completely customize either, if you prefer. In addition, there are all-natural soups and a few shared appetizers.

A South of the Border salad ($6) was very tasty, the veggies crisp and fresh and the low-fat chipotle dressing pleasantly sweet. The base of romaine,

avocado, roma tomatoes, cheddar and roasted corn is gathered into a bowl by the choppers (armed with two-handled mezzaluna knives), who toss the contents onto a chopping block and reduce it into neat forkfuls. It’s fun to watch—and to eat salad that isn’t fighting to escape your fork or your mouth, but we found we needed extra dressing.

The Hail Caesar salad ($6) didn’t have anywhere near the interest of the Mexican-flavored one, but the Emerald Coast ($8), tossed with sweet red pepper dressing, was pretty good. It had those same mixed greens, plus avocado, cucumbers and roasted shrimp, but the shrimp (like the aforementioned roasted corn) really didn’t have that crisped texture I expect from roasting.

This is a cafeteria, remember, so you’re on your own if you want more iced tea, salad dressing or anything else after you’re seated. And, unfortunately, diners around you, too, might need to get up during

[ chef chat ]

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

PEDIGREE

Mezzaluna | A curved steel chopping blade used to mince food by rocking back and forth Chipotle | A dried jalapeno chile that is hot and smoky in flavor.

Gorgonzola | A creamy cow’s milk cheese with bluish veins that originated in a town of

More than 20 years in the business

FAVORITE restaurant

Milagro in Webster Groves

favorite cookbook

Mesa Grill and Throwdown, both

by Bobby Flay

Most Memorable Dining Experience

Eating at Danny Meyer’s 12 NYC restaurants in one weekend!

Your Next Concept

It’s a secret!

the same name near Milan

[ aftertaste ] >> Great for lunch...salads, pizzas, soups. The food is fresh and imaginative, and the staff has a knowledge of food allergies.

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— Wendy K. of Ladue

>>As an avid salad eater for lunch, it’s hard to find a salad I don’t get tired of. The options at Crushed Red are endless. I especially like that I can create my own each time. It’s always fresh, delicious and different! And as an added bonus I don’t have to cut my lettuce into a million pieces.

Perfect for a quick business lunch. ‑—Colleen O. of st. louis

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their meal, resulting in a very busy (some might say, un-relaxing) atmosphere. But that’s the trade-off for a quick, inexpensive but good meal. As for atmosphere, this place is attractive and much more upscale than any fast food joint I’ve been in.

The pizza, with crust made of whole-grain dough, is excellent, with a light, slightly oily quality that is very tasty. Not thick, thin or deep-dish, it’s closest to New York-style, with each pizza a long, narrow rectangle yielding about eight small squares. A delicious Five Cheese ($7.50) started with an oil-and-garlic rubbed crust and blended three goat cheeses with parmesan, mozzarella and basil. The Big Island ($7.50) had a delicious blend of sweetness and acidity, with a base of tomato sauce topped by pineapple, prosciutto and sauteed red onions. Also liked: Roasted Chicken Gorgonzola ($8.50), with creamy pungent cheese, chunked chicken and acidic tomatoes.

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LEISURE

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[ new faces ]

The Chase Park Plaza has announced Kyle Lipetzky as new executive chef. Lipetzky, most recently of The Phoenician Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., will be responsible for the creative direction of Eau Bistro, Café Eau and all catering operations. There is also a new face in the kitchen at Vino Nadoz. Chris DiMercurio, most recently of Taste by Niche, has signed on as chef de cuisine.

[ top cocktails ]

Congratulations to three area bartenders whose drinks were selected by bartending legend Gaz Regan to be among the 101 Best New Cocktails of 2012. Ted Kilgore of Taste by Niche, TJ Vytlacil of Blood & Sand and Joel Clark of Sanctuaria each submitted drink recipes that impressed Regan enough to make the final cut.

The winning recipes will be published in Regan’s 101 Best New Cocktails: 2012.

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[ salt shake-up ]

Wes Johnson is no longer at Salt. Josh Roland, who has been a steady presence in the kitchen since last year, has been named executive chef. Johnson is consulting chef for Café Pintxos in Midtown’s Hotel Ignacio. Johnson also plans to open a restaurant called Fixe with friend and fellow chef Brendan Noonan of Harvest.

The new concept will be a 20- to 30-seat eatery open weekend evenings only, with a five-course, prix-fixe menu.

[ shaw park sustenance ]

Visitors to Shaw Park in Clayton will soon have an outdoor eating option. A garden cafe, located in the Century Garden between the ice rink and the swimming pool, makes its debut this summer. It will be operated by Sits n’ Bits, the catering arm of restaurateurs Frank Schmitz and his wife Eloise, owners of several Central Avenue eateries. The 40-seat cafe’s name and menu are still TBA.

RAISE A GLASS.

SUMMER IS BACK .

Join us in welcoming the season. We invite you to experience Ruth’s NEW Bar Menu.

A collection of sizzling small plates, handcrafted and house made cocktails, new wine selections and craft beer.

[ downtown pi ]

Doors are now open at Pi Pizzeria at 610 Washington Ave. Pi regulars will notice a few new items, including soups, a salad with warm Ozark Forest mushrooms and a thin-crust pizza called Ballpark. The lunchtime crowd also will notice calzone options and a speedy-service express menu. On the drink side, look for 24 tap handles, primarily featuring local beer, and a 10-strong cocktail menu.

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by erin edwards

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[ art ]

[ movies ] t&s saw it!

jewish film festival

The Dictator >> If laughter is the best medicine,

Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema | $ 8 to $40 | stljewishfilmfestival.org >> The Jewish Film Festival offers 15 films from eight countries about the Jewish experience.

this movie will cure whatever ails you. By now, we all know how irreverent Sacha Baron Cohen is, and this parody of a North African autocrat will delight newshounds.

I found some of the scenes particularly offensive (full-frontal nudity against a plate-glass window, urinating in a grocery store), but on balance, the clever political parody was worth it. And anyway, Cohen is Viewed at St. Louis Cine Galleria 6 an equal-opportunity offender, so he manages to insult just about everyone. He makes his point about Gaddafi-style regimes loud and clear, so it’s a shame that in a moment of weakness, the movie devolves into preachiness about the hypocrisy of democracy. But it bounces back with a happy, and humorous, ending.

Should You See It? Absolutely, if you love to laugh and you don’t mind a little crudity and a lot of silliness. —D.W.

now-6/10 warhol’s polaroids: a method 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saint Louis University Museum of Art | Free | sluma.slu.edu

6/7 screening of art in the 21st century

6 p.m. | Contemporary Art Museum | Free | camstl.org

6/8-9/3 restoring an american treasure: the panorama of the monumental grandeur of the mississippi valley (exhibition) Saint Louis Art Museum | Free |slam.org

jr.

Men in Black III >> I was pleasantly surprised; it was

funny, with nostalgic nods to the original movie characters and fresh plot points that made it accessible to new viewers. After the dismal sequel, I expected this final installation of the trilogy to be drivel. It was a popcorn flick, to be sure, but sharply written and just a touch sentimental.

It felt like this was Will Smith’s swan song to these snappy, irreverent characters—and he went all-out to Viewed at St. Louis Cine Galleria 6 shine in this role.

Should You See It? It’s worth the cost of a ticket: There’s something magical on the big screen that won’t translate when you rent it in a few months. —L.M.

The Saint Louis Science Center OMNIMAX Theater | $6 to $9 | slsc.org To The Arctic tells the story of one mother polar bear’s determination to keep her cubs alive in the face of predators and climate change.

NOW – 9/9 Magic Tree House Exhibit The Magic House | $9 | magichouse.org

[theater]

6/10 fifth annual big truck day

shakespeare festival’s othello

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden $4 to $8 admission, Free for members | mobot.org 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Kemp Auto Museum nonperishable food donation | kempautomuseum.org

6/11 sandy puc’ 2012 digital photography workflow tour

4 p.m. | Hilton St. Louis Airport | $100 | sandypuc.com 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Faust Park | $8 to $10 | stlouisco.com/parks >> With rope making demonstrations, corn-husk doll making and tours of historic village houses, families are sure to enjoy a beautiful day at Faust Park.

Registration required.

now

6/10 saint louis academy of dance: showtime 2012

Noon, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. | Edison Theatre at Washington University | $13 | edisontheatre.wustl.edu

6/12-6/19 one flew over the cuckoo’s nest The Orpheum Theater | $25-$65 | stlas.org

6/13 opera theatre of saint louis’s alice in wonderland

8 p.m. | Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at Webster University | $25 to $128 | experienceopera.org

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[ music ] 6/8-6/16 innsbrook music festival

kickoff at 8 p.m. | Innsbrook Institute | $20-$30 | innsbrookinstitute.org

6/9 sounds of new orleans

7:30 p.m. | Powell Hall | $25-$55 | stlsymphony.org

6/14-6/15 the pulitzer contemporary music festival 7:30 p.m. | The Pulitzer | $20 | pulitzerarts.org

whitaker music festival

now

13

faust olden days of summer

8 p.m. | Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park | Free | sfstl.org >> Performed by the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, Othello is set in 16th-century Venice on the brink of war with Turkey over control of Cyprus.

photo by David Levy

[6/9etc. ] frank absher book signing

photo by Laila Wessel

>> NOW – 12/31 To The Arctic

Wednesdays through July 25 | 7:30 p.m.

Missouri Botanical Garden’s Cohen Amphitheater lawn | free admission after 5 p.m. | mobot.org >> Free outdoor concert featuring Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers.

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When Linda Rusk was a young woman, her father, car dealership magnate John Londoff, surprised the whole family with a very special Christmas gift. He created a faux-TV spot and had it playing on the family set Christmas morning 1980. In it, Londoff guided his family to three gifts, the third of which was a beautiful mansion on 20 acres in Ladue that was to be the family’s new home.

“I remember my brother starting singing, Moving On Up! from The Jeffersons when he saw the house on screen, tied with a big red bow,” Rusk says. Six months later, the family was settling into the home just as she was about to start her new life as a married woman. “Even though I hadn’t lived there long, it became a special place for me very quickly because I have this great memory of walking down the center stairs in my wedding gown.”

The sprawling property includes a 5-bedroom main house and a separate pool house. The nearly 4 acres where the house sits are beautifully landscaped and include a picturesque entry drive, a three-level garden terrace, a tennis court and a pool shaped like the Chevrolet emblem, a nod to Londoff’s profession. In addition to his Chevy dealership, he was committed to Variety, the Children’s Charity, on whose board he sat for 25 years before his death in 2010.

“My dad was heavily involved with the telethons, and when he met Sammy Davis Jr., they formed a quick friendship,” she says.

“Sammy and my dad both had children with Down syndrome, and that became a bond.” Other entertainers over the years came in town for the telethon and had dinner at the Londoff home, including John Forsythe, Monty photos by steve smith Hall and Ozzie Smith.

“We had wonderful parties on the veranda, with strolling violinists,” Linda remembers. “I never did it, because I’m afraid of heights, but on Fourth of July, kids can climb up to the roof through the attic and watch the fireworks all the way downtown.”

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Creve Coeur ~ $625,000 3,900+SF on beautiful one-acre lot.

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7850 gannon avEnuE University City ~ $369,900 Charming 3BR, 2.5 bath home.

Central West End ~ $359,900 Exciting new highrise. Pool/gym/2 garage spaces.

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Central West End ~ $2,295,000 Magnificent Manse, Renovated,12,500SF.

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Creve Coeur ~ $379,000 New paint, new carpet, new look.

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Dear Bewildered in the Burbs, While you could add a covered porch at your entry, it would be a fairly expensive undertaking, and I don’t really think your house needs it. Some minor upgrades such as wider, brighter shutters with hinges and tie-backs, much bigger entry lanterns, added trim on the bay windows, and entry doors painted to match the shutters will give a subtle lift to the façade without breaking the bank.

I also would leave all your existing landscaping alone (I don’t think I’ve ever said that before!). It will be the perfect backdrop for something more colorful. I would add an undulating, low stone retaining wall topped with lariope grass and perennials.

Behind this I would plant a 2-foot tall burning bush hedge. A new brick pier and lantern complete the scene.

The new planting gives the house an additional layer of interest and when viewed from the street, a more dignified base.

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Ann Wroth was teaching school when she took time out to be a stay-at-home mom. “As our kids got older, I started looking for something to do part time,” she recalls. “I’d always enjoyed helping my friends look at homes, so I decided to give real estate a try.” She has been at Gladys Manion more than 25 years, focusing on the central corridor. “I can’t imagine doing anything else for a living. I love it.

“I’d just gotten my real estate license and was watering my front lawn when a woman drove by and asked if I knew of any houses for sale in my neighborhood.

As luck would have it, an agent from our office had announced a house in the area would be coming on the market the following week. We took the family through the place...and they bought it. That was my first sale. I remember thinking, This is going to be the easiest, most fun job ever! That became a joke around the office.

When things got slow, my manager would suggest I water my lawn...or any lawn.

I knew real estate was the right career for me when I started getting repeat clients. They seemed happy to work with me again. That’s really a great feeling.

When the bubble burst five years ago, I was very concerned, just like everyone else in the business. But my clients remained steadfast, and we survived.

The market has picked up somewhat. But I advise all my clients, Don’t fall in love with your selling price and be prepared to make needed changes.

There are times when everything goes wrong and the bottom falls out of a deal. There are other times when everything goes right but the bottom still falls out at the last minute.

Either way, you need to stay focused on your client and their goals.

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When my husband senses I’ve had a rough day, he opens a great bottle of wine...and we share. My greatest pleasure is our four granddaughters. When I’m with them, they take my mind off work.”

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$520,000 2221 Stonegate Manor Court Agent: Kristi Monschein Prudential Alliance Price per square foot: $140.88

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