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I remember the masking tape on the floor to mark our spots, my pink leotard, pale pink tights and nude ballet slippers. This particular Saturday morning ballet class was one when parents got to watch our progress, and I can recall being so excited to show off my plié and various positions. I was 4, but it’s a memory I haven’t forgotten to this day, right down to the doughnut stop afterward. I didn’t stick with ballet much past the masking tape phase, but it’s not because I didn’t love it. And while my dreams of flying through the air in tights and glittery costumes on stage never were realized, I still have an affinity for watching people who can really dance, whatever form it may be. With ballet, there is something special about witnessing such strong bodies move with both impeccable precision and grace. We have quite the local gem with the Saint Louis Ballet. The company, led by the incredibly talented and world-renowned Gen Horiuchi, brings our community magical performances year after year. The organization is featured on our front cover to promote its upcoming Jewels Gala March 9. It’s easy to assume the ballet is something that always will be there. But without strong community support (i.e., funding), its footprint would not be near as large. It’s that way with so many of our city’s cultural institutions. We have a big job as St. Louisans. We need to support what we love, what we might take for granted every time we buy a ticket to the opera, the ballet, a museum, play or concert. Check out our Save the Date calendar, which runs this issue and the last issue of every month for upcoming nonprofit fundraisers and events. Instead of just going out to dinner for date night, switch things up a bit and make it a night on the town with a dual purpose of benefiting a worthy cause. St. Louis has quite a few of them.

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ARTISTIC GEM SAINT LOUIS BALLET by julia m. johnson PAS DE DEUX, PLIÉ, ALLEGRO, ADAGIO. Ballet terminology might sound

foreign to some, but that’s no reason the art form should seem unapproachable. In fact, the Saint Louis Ballet is dedicated to making the beauty and majesty of dance accessible to everyone, says longtime board member Mark Eggert. The metro area is fortunate to have this group of talented professional performers to share the power and nuance of ballet, Eggert notes. The dance company, established in 1975, is led by artistic director Gen Horiuchi and stages 25 to 30 classical and modern performances each year at The Touhill Performing Arts Center and Grandel Theatre. The ballet is further expanding its appeal to capture wider audiences this year, and there are plenty of ways St. Louisans can participate. This is the second year the company will hold performances at the Grandel, with the goal of reaching more city residents. The ballet also operates a community outreach program, Pointe to Succeed, to teach a love of expression through movement. And each year, there is a glittering fundraising gala where members of the company perform, mingle and captivate attendees through the universal language of dance. This year, the Jewels Gala is scheduled for March 9 at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, music, silent and live auctions, and an excerpt from George Balanchine’s Jewels performed by members of the company. Eggert and his wife, Julie Tang, will be recognized for their longtime commitment to the organization. In keeping with the gala’s sparkling theme, Lordo’s Diamonds is the jewelry sponsor. “This is a very important fundraiser for the ballet,” Eggert says. “Proceeds will help us bring this wonderful art form to people who might not experience it otherwise.”

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At the gala, performers are seated with guests so they have the opportunity to get to know each other—and dance after dinner! “Our company members live, work and perform in the community and are committed to enriching it,” Eggert notes, adding that the process to join the ballet company is no easy task. “Dancers have to audition for their positions every year, and whenever we have an audition call for two or three open spots, we get about 300 applicants from across the country. That says a lot about how much professional dancers want to be in St. Louis.” Gala chair Sarah Glasser says the ballet is excited to share an uplifting program of performances this year, including Balanchine’s Rubies and Other Love Stories Feb. 15 and 16. “Most people have fast-paced, technology-driven lives that demand instant gratification,” she notes. “But when you attend the ballet, you can slow down, escape from reality, immerse yourself in the music and get transported to another world. It’s something everyone should experience.” &

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TALK OF THE TOWNS by bill beggs jr.

THE RIVERFRONT 〉〉

Maybe we should have prefaced this item about ‘feefree days’ at Gateway Arch National Park with: “If the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has finally come to a close …” Because something tells us the impasse may not have been resolved even by the day this issue is distributed. But if it has been: “Whew!” That said, the first holiday this offer was available was Jan. 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Well, the grounds were open, but the attractions were not. So, mark your calendar for April 20, Aug. 25, Sept. 28 and Nov. 11. On these days, visitors to Gateway Arch National Park can enjoy $3 off adult ‘Tram Ride to the Top’ tickets and $3 off adult documentary movie tickets in the brandspanking-new, way-improved—and, yes, OMG!— museum at the bottom.

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Sears is holding on by a poly-cotton thread. But, with apologies to Mark Twain, rumors of the legendary retailer’s demise have been exaggerated. Full disclosure: Mark Twain has been dead since 1910. He was born in 1835. Sears was founded in 1886. Maybe the great American humorist bought stuff mail-order from the great American retailer when it operated solely via catalog. (Remember those? And telephone books?) Sears started opening retail stores in 1925, and as consumer buying habits have shifted irrevocably over the past few decades to Amazon et al., maybe that wasn’t such a good idea. The retail stores have been coughing up blood for years. (Twain might have had something humorous to say about the company’s recent attempts to stave off its own dissolution, but from here on down, we’ll let him rest in peace.) Sears filed for bankruptcy in October, but it hasn’t flatlined yet. The guy who’s yet to say ‘die’ is Sears’ chairman and largest shareholder, Eddie Lampert. If it weren’t for his hedge fund that would stand to benefit from tax savings were the stores to operate a while longer, he might as well pull the plug. (Additionally, Kmart almost was taken off life support recently—again. In 2005, Lampert rescued it and made it a Sears subsidiary.) He may be able to keep the 400-odd remaining Sears stores open, saving tens of thousands of jobs. For the time being. To one observer, this is akin to attempting to resuscitate an opossum that has a DNR. (Or, is it just

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playing possum?) Anyhow, if you’re dying to shop at Sears in or around the StL, the only place left to turn is Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. There used to be two big, standalone stores in the city, on Kingshighway and on Grand—and a store in practically every mall that cropped up like a dandelion but has since gone to seed. Seems that big, enclosed malls are not a growth industry. As recently as 2012, Sears had 4,000 stores coast to coast. Meanwhile, as the stores have become even more timeworn, Lampert has dodged flak for their conditions.

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Imagine that it’s October 1517, and the fall semester at the University of Wittenberg (in Germany, not Wittenberg U. in Springfield, Ohio) finds certain members of the faculty and student body at personal and professional crossroads. The quirky play Wittenberg, which runs through Feb. 10 at Kranzberg Arts Center, explores several of the day’s knottier existential issues. Hamlet (yes, the Danish prince from that tragedy by Willy … or Bill something) has returned from a summer studying astronomy in Poland, where he was introduced to a revolutionary scientific theory that threatens the very order of the universe, resulting in psychic trauma and a crisis of faith. He has much to learn, as he’s a senior in the class of ’18 … 500 years ago, long before there even were dumb phones. John Faustus, Hamlet’s philosophy professor, has decided at long last to make an honest woman of his paramour, Helen, a former nun who is now one of the continent’s most sought-after courtesans. Meanwhile, Faustus’ colleague, Hamlet’s priest and theology prof, is having his own crisis of conscience. Seems that Martin Luther is dealing with the spiritual and medical consequences of his longsimmering outrage at certain abusive practices of the church. (This is before Post-It notes, mind you, so he had to nail 95 theses to the castle church door. Talk about hacked off!) Tavern disputes, tennis duels (Hamlet swings a racket), 16th-century lounge hits, and the slings and arrows of outrageous wit will tickle

your brain into overdrive. And, perhaps, confuse you. But, that’s OK. A talkback will be held after the Feb. 3 performance. The only stupid question is the one you don’t ask. OK, like, were these dudes all there at the same time? Remember, it’s a play. David Davalos wrote it in ’08 … 2008, that is. In this raucous work of fiction, only the names have not been changed.

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Pssst. Hey, you—wanna buy a cheap book? Well, tomorrow is the last day of the annual book sale at the J, and do they have a deal for you! Being that pickins are a little slimmer than they were earlier in the sale, Thursday (Jan. 31) is the day you can fill a bag for $5. No, you can’t bring along one of those huge brown paper yard bags you’d fill with leaves and set out at the curb. A bag will be provided for you. It’s not the ’80s any more: Greed is not good. Although, at that price, you may feel like you’re stealing. Say you have an interest in mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, selfhelp, humor … maybe all the above. There still may be plenty left for you. (Nope, not that tech manual, How Restoring Glorious Soviet Forklift. Because if you saw it last year, it’s long gone. The text was in Cyrillic, anyhow. And, of course, we made that up. But you never know what else you might find.) Doors open at 10 a.m., and this year’s sale ends at 6 p.m. or whenever the last book is thumbed through. The address: The Arts & Education Building of the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex at 2 Millstone Campus Drive. TT TRIVIA: GATEWAY ARCH NATIONAL PARK IS ONE OF 115 NATIONAL PARKS THAT CHARGE AN ENTRANCE FEE. THE OTHERS DO NOT. HOW MANY MORE ARE THERE? (DOZENS? SCORES? HUNDREDS? AN EXACT NUMBER IS NOT REQUIRED. BUT IF YOU DO HAVE IT, CONGRATS ON YOUR KEEN GOOGLE APTITUDE.) LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER: THE ‘E’ AT THE END OF THE CHUCK BERRY CLASSIC SONG “JOHNNY B. GOODE” IS A NOD TO THE STREET WHERE HE GREW UP, GOODE AVENUE IN NORTH ST. LOUIS. IT’S ANNIE MALONE AVENUE TODAY, BUT HEY—THE ‘E’ IS STILL THERE.

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May we see a show of hands? Oh, wow … everybody put them both up! That looks like 200 hands; 100 people, if our arithmetic is correct. That’s how many pairs of hands watercolorist Carol Carter is creating for an upcoming major show*. Many are complete: a ‘mismatched’ pair of one orange, one green. A pair washing into indigo, reddish-purple highlights here and there, a little finger in a mauvish-crimson color, which are two ways the dictionary attempts to define magenta, the complementary color of green. Suffice it to say, these are not black-and-white pencil or pen sketches. They’re vibrant, full of emotion and movement. Black words on a white page cannot do them justice, even with a bunch of hyphens. In her studio at 3156 Shenandoah Ave. in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of south-ish St. Louis, Carter takes a couple of photos, one of our photographer’s hands, another of a writer’s right hand holding a pen poised over the notebook in his left. She may or may not transform the photos into vibrant artwork. The photos are for reference; she does not paint off what she sees in her head, but she channels what she sees to inform

her paintings. There are at least two self-portraits, one titled Mona because of her inscrutable expression. The colors are soft, the features realistic. One series is of a friend in full Frida Kahlo mode, down to the famously prominent eyebrows that seem to meet in the middle. “She’s an actress and was comfortable playing the part,” Carter says of her friend. Then, there are the horses. For a major show in 2018, she painted 52 horses in 52 weeks, at least three sizes in every imaginable color combination. She did endangered animals in 2017; one of her distinctive business cards features a honeybee in watercolor. The silhouette of a galloping horse, Malibu,

is a visceral response to the tragic wildfires in California last fall. He’s bright, yellow-orange on the hindquarters, a deep reddish-purple from his chest to his muzzle. Horses, llamas, alpacas and other livestock were moved to the beach to save them from the flames, an image that had great emotional impact on Carter. Born in Florida, she’s lived here 45 years and paints five days a week, 9 to 5, whether life takes turns for the better or worse. “First, I tell the paper what I know,” she says. “Then the paper teaches me what I don’t understand.” (*Carter’s ‘major’ shows are scheduled for the Friday after Black Friday each year.) Visit carol-carter.com. &

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THE INSIDER A GLIMPSE AT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND. &

PATTY by patty hannum BOSSY IS A WORD people often use to describe

me. Some mean it in a negative way. I, however, consider it one of my finer qualities. You ask my opinion, I give it to you. Well, actually, you don’t even have to ask. As a result, I try to make sure my friends can’t out boss me. There always has to be one in the group who challenges you and that would be my friend Rachel. She is also the person I call whenever I have some crazy idea. She answers with a “Count me in,” or “You might die, so go ahead without me.” When I decided I wanted to learn how to make fudge from a real chocolatier, she was in. Off we went to St. Charles. (Yes, I crossed over the river to visit Kilwins St. Charles, which is right on Main Street.) My daughter-in-law’s uncle owns the place and every time I saw him, I would ask if I could come and hang out at the chocolate factory. Since he never seemed to think that was weird, we picked a date and off I went. Kilwins has been around since 1947 when it was started in Petoskey, Michigan. Jenny and Greg VanWyk opened the St. Charles store about three years ago. Not only does the place have fudge, it also has truffles, caramel apples, chocolate-covered Oreos and all kinds of ice cream. I was in heaven. I love sweets. I am not one of those people who turns down dessert, and fortunately, Rachel is the same way. As Greg showed us the store he would ask, “Do you want to try …” and before he could finish, we would just say, “Yes!” The people who work at the store are happy. I assumed it was because they could eat all the chocolate they want (which actually is true.) Employees are welcome to eat whatever their little hearts desire, but Greg says after about a week, they’re over it. I wonder if he has ever considered employment as a potential weight loss program: Work for me and after a week, you won’t want to eat sweets and you can lose weight! Just a thought. Greg decided that Rachel and I should make peanut butter fudge. I found out later it was because if we screwed it up, he could melt it back down and remake it! So we put on our aprons and hats, stood next to a cauldron with fire underneath and added ingredients as the temperature rose. Once it hit the sweet spot, we poured the mixture onto a marble slab, and well, that’s when things derailed. Greg had demonstrated how we were supposed to move the mixture back and forth to create the fudge. I thought since I had watched people do it so many times at The Fudgery at Union Station, it would be no problem. It was. I don’t move fast enough, which means the mixture slid off the marble table. That’s when Rachel started bossing me around, so I gave her the paddle and told her to do it herself if she was so good. At this point, an audience had gathered to watch, and we were supposed to be singing Christmas carols, but I was swearing ... which really was not helpful. Bottom line: The bossy women pulled together and made some outstanding peanut butter fudge, and Greg didn’t fire us. Valentine’s Day is coming up. Do yourself and your significant other a favor and cross over the river. Visit Kilwins to pick up some chocolates or whatever else looks yummy. Tell them the bossy women sent you.

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Culinarian NATASHA KWAN , owner of Frida’s ▶ Vegetarian Restaurant, REPRESENTED THE STL IN A RECENT EPISODE OF GUY’S GROCERY GAMES on The Food Network. It aired Dec. 26 and was the first time the competition show featured vegetarian chefs. Kwan wasn’t ultimately the victor but said she was excited to highlight plant-based cooking and called the appearance “a bucket-list experience.” She and husband Rick Roloff plan to open Diego’s Mexican Restaurant in U. City this spring.

▲ Literary arts in the Lou are about to get a big boost from the KRANZBERG ARTS FOUNDATION . The organization is funding THE HIGH LOW, A NEW DOWNTOWN VENUE that will include a library, gallery, cafe, event center and collaborative workspace. It’s scheduled to open this summer in a renovated two-story building at 3301 Washington Ave. and will offer rotating collections of curated books, magazines, newspapers, art and more. James Beard Awardnominated chef Rob Connoley will help develop the fast-casual cafe.

◀ Congratulations are in order for Haitian-American author and essayist EDWIDGE DANTICAT , WINNER OF THE 2019 ST. LOUIS LITERARY AWARD from the Saint Louis University Library Associates. Danticat has written fiction and nonfiction works about the lives of Haitian citizens and is known for titles such as Breath, Eyes, Memory and The Dew Breaker. She will receive her award at a ceremony this fall.

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TO BE IMMORTALIZED AT THE NEW, 84,000-SQUARE-FOOT CHESTERFIELD SPORTSCOMPLEX opening late this summer. The $21.5 million facility will be home to the Mike Shanahan Sr. Family Arena, a competition ice rink. Shanahan, who passed away in January 2018, was chairman and CEO of Engineered Support Systems Inc.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Float over to the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield for Friday Night Flights Feb. 1 and 8. The event features themed appetizers, desserts, drinks, music and more against a backdrop of 2,000 bright blue morpho butterflies.

The award-winning Jasper String Quartet will perform selections from Haydn, Mendelssohn and Akira Nishimura Feb. 7 at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall at 560 Music Center. First violinist J Freivogel is a S t. Louis native.

In celebration of Fat Tuesday traditions, The Dark Room @ The Grandel Gallery will feature a new exhibit by photographer Stan Strembicki titled The

Flambeaux of New Orleans Mardi Gras. It runs Feb. 7 through March 8.

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WITH THE RECENT MARKET FLUCTUATIONS, WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS FOR STARTING OFF 2019? The stock market has been rocky recently, but 2019 is a new year, and most financial planning strategies make sense no matter what the market is doing. A critical start is understanding your income and expenses, usually with the help of software like Mint or Moneydance. Once you know what’s coming in and going out, you can start to develop a savings plan. The first element of a good savings plan is an emergency account. Most advisers suggest keeping three to six months’ worth of your salary in a safe, high-yield savings account. At just over 2 percent, the interest rates aren’t high, but they’re better than they were a few years ago. Next, eliminate your ‘bad’ debt, but keep your ‘good’ debt if it makes sense. Credit card and consumer loan balances are bad debt because the interest rates are high and often are used to finance consumption. A mortgage is an example of good debt because the rate is low, there may be a tax benefit, and it is a liability against a home, which could increase in value over time. Once your emergency savings account is in place and your bad debts are under control, make your annual IRA contributions, which increased from $5,500 to $6,000. Similarly, contribution limits for a 401(k) increased from $18,500 to $19,000, so contact your plan administrator about changing your contribution. Advanced planning also could include a ‘backdoor’ Roth contribution, a strategy that was ‘blessed’ by Congress in 2018.

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1. Be alert to fraud, especially if you or your loved ones are near the age of retirement or planning for senior living arrangements. Help your loved ones by adding a trusted adviser or contact to their accounts to help them uncover anything suspicious. 2. Remember diversification helps protect the value of your portfolio if one or more of your investments performs negatively. This means spreading your risk among stocks, bonds, cash and alternative investments. Talk to your investment advisers to ensure you are diversified. 3. Save for retirement. Don’t wait until you are older or making more money. Begin early and remain committed. Take advantage of every employer sponsored program to help you save. This includes saving for your kids’ college by establishing a 529 for them at birth and not waiting until they are older. Imagine the growth potential of a 529 investment from birth to age 18. 4. Higher returns mean increased risk. Only you know how much risk you really want to take with your money, so make sure your investments and your advisers understand your risk tolerance. 5. Talk to your tax adviser about the changing tax laws, and ask if you qualify to itemize or not. Understand your tax situation and how you can work with your CPA to lower your taxes and take advantage of any tax benefits offered by the IRS.

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STRICTLY BUSINESS by lindsay jones

4M Building Solutions recently celebrated 40 years

in business. The St. Louis-based company began in 1978 with three clients and since has expanded to 15 states, 3,000 employees and $70 million in annual revenue.

Morgan Galbraith, a local Weber Shandwick manager and expert in helping organizations navigate change, had a leadership thought piece published in the Harvard Business Review titled “Don’t Just Tell Employees Organizational Changes Are Coming — Explain Why.”

Sunny

Schaefer,

longtime

executive

director

Jody Brehmr, a music therapist and activities assistant at Chesterfield

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,

recently was chosen as Employee of the Year for District Three by the Missouri Health Care Association. She has worked for the Delmar Gardens company for 32 years.

Operation Food Search, has retired after leading

Black Dress Partners, a St. Louis-based coaching and

the hunger relief nonprofit for 22 years. Kristen Wild has been selected to take over the role and brings 25 years of experience in advocacy and education environments.

consulting organization for women business owners, has opened a new office at 9666 Olive Blvd. In the past year, the firm has increased its client base by 37 percent, and it has added three new facilitated peer roundtables since 2017.

Steven Rosenzweig has been named CFO of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. In other news, Alan Stewart, associate principal percussion, is now full time, and musicians Michael Sanders, Tina Ward and Christian Woehr all have retired. Kimberly Schneider is now the interim head of school at Chesterfield Montessori. Schneider, whose children attended the school, has a law degree, a master’s in counseling, and a bachelor’s in classical studies and political science. She has taught communications at Washington University for the past seven years.

The Republic of Tea has opened an office in the Cortex Innovation Community with plans to expand its e-commerce business. Orvin Kimbrough has been appointed CEO of Midwest BankCentre and will begin his new position Feb. 1. He currently serves as president and CEO of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and has served on the bank’s board of directors since 2015.

Dr. Prashanth Konatham Haribabu is the new director for oral and maxillofacial surgery at St. Louis Dental Center.

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FRIENDS OF THE SLU LIVER CENTER diamonds gala by bill barrett WHERE The Ritz-Carlton WHY To support the efforts of the Saint Louis University Liver Center, which is dedicated to advancing research and education that will prolong life and ease suffering for those afflicted with liver disease WHO Board chair Vic Perini, co-directors Dr. Bruce Bacon and Dr. Adrian Di Bisceglie, keynote speaker Don Eggleston, emcee Rene Knott HIGHLIGHTS Cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, Naomi Judd Award presentation to Dr. Alex Befeler

MISSOURI CURES EDUCATION FOUNDATION wise conference by rick miller WHERE St. Louis Union Station Hotel WHY To inspire women of all ages to learn about the challenges and rewards of careers in science, medicine, technology and business through panel discussions and Q&A sessions WHO Missouri Cures executive director Dena Ladd, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, Kim Hudson of FOX 2, professional women who are leaders in their fields HIGHLIGHTS ‘Brain gymnastics’ by Amanda Chesnutt of PALM Health, cocktail networking reception

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GET TO KNOW REGINA MOONEY, PH.D. PRESIDENT OF ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

by melissa barreca | photo by bill barrett After living extensively on both coasts, Dr. Regina Mooney landed in St. Louis to bring her considerable experience in education administration to the young women of St. Joseph’s Academy. Her role as president, a capstone on a varied and fascinating career, includes finalizing a strategic plan for the school. Mooney brings a distinctive style, grand vision and sparkling wit to the next evolution of this highly regarded institution, striving to create a balanced trifecta of arts, academics and athletics that will mold future generations of strong women and bold leaders. EAST COAST ORIGINS

MY COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

I’m originally from Connecticut and grew up in the same house on the shoreline. I was of the generation where parents kicked the kids out of the house and we didn’t come home until dinner. We lived in the country right between two sheep farms on Long Island Sound, so there was lots of trouble to get into. It was pretty idyllic. I also lived in Massachusetts for a good part of my adult life.

I wrote a master’s thesis on resolving historical evils within a social concept of reality. The historical social evil I wrote about was racism. What would it mean if we actually decided to own our history? And how do we move forward? We have worked hard on diversity at St. Joseph’s. We have a diversity policy statement, and we hired an outreach coordinator and conducted a full diversity audit. We want diversity of thought, expertise and interest as well as ethnic diversity. It makes any institutional culture richer.

MY CWE HOME

I feel fortunate. I wanted to live in a mixed neighborhood so I could better understand the issues of race that are cast in a particular way in the area.

ON CREATING CHANGE

I organize ideas and make them happen to make people proud of their school. I could have retired from my last job in Seattle, but I saw something at St. Joseph’s that I thought was extraordinary. And to take something extraordinary and make it better is a pretty good capstone on a career.

THOUGHTS ON THE LOU

People are lovely here. They are fun and engaging; they like to laugh but also work hard. The distinctive thing about St. Louis is that everyone knows each other, and the high school culture is very different than anywhere I have ever worked before. People are very loyal to their schools, which is a positive thing.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ST. JOE

We are working on building a state-of-theart college advising and academic center. It’s for seniors who want to publish research and for students who need help with study skills or a writing project.

MY PATH INTO EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

I describe myself as having a vagabond career. I’ve always liked to go places where I could do some good. After getting a bachelor’s in philosophy, I earned two master’s degrees from Yale in ministry and sacred theology, as well as a Ph.D. from Claremont. I’ve had several roles in higher education in California, Oregon, Washington and across the East Coast. Then I realized I really wanted to work with high school kids.

WHY I CAME TO ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

This school is who I am. It is a wonderful Catholic environment that challenges girls to grow spiritually, academically and emotionally—in every way. Spiritual formation is a real thing here. When I was interviewing, I felt there was something special going on, and I wanted to be part of it. It’s a dynamic place, and I’m helping take it to the next level.

MEANT TO BE

ECUMENISM AT HOME

Growing up Catholic in an Irish Catholic enclave, ecumenism wasn’t about going to a synagogue, temple or even a mosque. It was going to the Polish Catholic church instead of the Irish Catholic church. When I had my son Jacob (now 23 years old), I agreed to raise him in the Jewish faith. I thought I would raise any children I had Catholic since that is my faith, but my decision has been a real gift to me. On Friday night, I was euphemistically a Catholic Jew and on Sunday morning, I was a Jewish Catholic. I’ve always appreciated the rituals, rich history and beauty of both religions. My son’s bar mitzvah was one of the most wonderful moments of my life. I was in tears.

MY FAVORITE THINGS 〉〉 I follow football and the Seattle Seahawks rather closely. I also love golf. I got to go to the PGA Championship in town, and I play in tournaments locally.

Cafe Osage in the CWE has wonderful brunch and lunch, and Lorenzo’s Trattoria on The Hill is also one of my favorites.

I was a Catholic school girl at St. Mary’s, an all girl’s school in New Haven, Connecticut. Interestingly, we had the same uniforms as we have at St. Joe—same plaid, same sweater vest. There is a Yiddish expression, ‘bashert,’ which means ‘meant to be or destiny.’ It certainly feels like home.

PREPARING WOMEN FOR THE FUTURE

I use my son as an example when talking to parents about college. Jacob works in computer science but majored in philosophy. And that’s why he got hired—for his liberal arts education and his ability to think. The future really is about thinking and writing, logic and adaptability. I encourage families to consider the liberal arts and to allow gap years. It rearranges the furniture in the brain so you can see more opportunities.

Classic movie: The Sound of Music Guilty pleasure: My Cousin Vinny They both have stood the test of time for me in totally different ways.

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Rohan Woods School

Join us from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 7 for an open house for ages 2 through grade six. Experience project-based learning, hands-on activities and classroom interaction on the tour. At 9:30 a.m., a breakout session will cover financing independent education. 1515 BENNETT AVE. 314.821.6270 ROHANWOODS.ORG

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Join us for a family-friendly event that includes cooking demos, exercise classes, and photos with Louie and Fredbird! RSVP to reserve your free health screening today. 3015 N. BALLAS ROAD 314.996.LIFE MISSOURIBAPTIST.ORG/19HF

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

The Urban League will host its 101st Annual Dinner celebration March 30 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel. Call for more information. 3701 GRANDEL SQUARE 314.615.3668 ULSTL.ORG

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VALENTINE’S Saint Louis Ballet

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ballet Feb. 15 and 16. Dancers will perform George Balanchine’s iconic Rubies ballet, as well as two signature works of the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet and the world premiere of an original Gen Horiuchi work.

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by dorothy weiner

I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE THIS PERIOD AFTER THE

holidays is a kind of hibernation. The whirlwind of November and December was fun, but now everyone’s tired. Besides, the weather is often cold and wet, with short, if any, blasts of sunshine. It all makes a local ritual more welcome than ever: the early morning mall walk. I don’t know if it’s this way in other cities, but here, neighborhood malls open early and contain an entire subculture many St. Louisans may not even know about. The scene is especially active at the Galleria, where I have witnessed friendships, and even romances, arise as regulars log a mile for each downstairs lap, three-quarters of a mile on the upper level. Many walkers come with buddies or meet inside the main entrance, where a coat rack is set up for their convenience. For me, there is something peculiarly comforting about meeting friends at 6 a.m. and gabbing while I tick off 3 miles even before my morning coffee. In fact, coffee (and the occasional sweets) is the reward for embracing such a salutary routine. And mall walkers have options: St. Louis Bread Co. at 6 a.m., Starbucks at 7 and Nordstrom’s eBar at 8:30. Bread Co. has become such a darling of the more senior walkers that I have seen them celebrate birthdays and play card games there. I’ve even overheard servers call the corner nook ‘Milton’s table.’ A foul-weather mall walker for years, I have run into all kinds of people there: TV personalities, PR colleagues, parents of children my kids went to kindergarten with and a favorite saleslady from Plaza Frontenac (which also gets early a.m. walkers). I’ve reconnected with old neighbors and acquaintances and have found out about weddings, births and deaths. Fellow walkers, and not just the regulars, typically greet you with a friendly hello. The Galleria is pretty generous to make its property available this way. For one thing, early morning is their ‘maintenance time.’ Cleaning crews are out dusting surfaces, wiping down escalators and washing windows. Sometimes construction crews are building new stores and storefronts. Walkers get in the way. Their very presence adds liability. And since the stores are closed, it’s not as if the Galleria stands to gain anything, right? (Except for brisk coffee sales.) But opening the mall to walkers is great public relations. It gives people a warm and friendly feeling about the place, a sense of belonging and even ownership. That counts for a lot. After all, good neighbors tend to support each other.

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URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY. ITS 101ST ANNUAL DINNER FUNDRAISER IS MARCH 30. PICTURED ON THE COVER WITH HEAD START STUDENTS: KEITH WILLIAMSON OF CENTENE CORP.; MICHAEL MCMILLAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS; EMILY PITTS OF EDWARD JONES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.615.3668 O VISIT ULSTL.COM. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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LOOKING AHEAD URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS by stephanie wallace LAST YEAR, THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS celebrated its centennial,

which is an impressive achievement. Not many organizations make it to the 100-year mark, but the nonprofit isn’t about to start resting on its laurels and past achievements. It’s looking at 2019 with a renewed dedication to empowering and serving the community. An affiliate of the National Urban League, the nonprofit offers programs and resources to help African-Americans and others in the region achieve success. Its mission supports economic opportunity, educational excellence, community empowerment and civil rights advocacy. Keith Williamson, Centene Corporation’s senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, serves as chair of the nonprofit’s board, and says it is at the forefront of tackling St. Louis’ most critical issues. “To transform the health of the community, you must care for the whole person and address blocked access to services like quality health care,” he says. “The Urban League is a leader in programs like job training and early education that can dismantle these barriers.” The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis serves thousands of people annually through more than 30 programs in areas like housing, education and employment. And CEO and president Michael McMillan says the organization is looking forward to expanding in the coming year. This includes working with organizations like the Regional Business Council and Better Family Life to address police chief John Hayden’s ‘crime rectangle,’ an area of north St. Louis identified as a center for violent crime. “We want to work with the police, community organizations and neighborhood leaders to create a better environment by providing resources and employment opportunities,” McMillan explains. He adds that the nonprofit will increase its influence in Ferguson, where it opened the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center in 2017. One program that came out of the agency’s involvement in the area is Save Our Sons. To combat the high unemployment rate, it focuses on career readiness and job training for disadvantaged African-American men. “We wanted to help men access resources so they can support themselves and their families,” McMillan says. “I’m proud to say more than 500 men have received jobs through the program, and it just keeps growing.” Earlier this month, a new office opened in North St. Louis, and the Save Our Sons model has been exported to other cities in collaboration with Urban League branches across the country. The organization also created Save Our Sisters, a program that helps women of all backgrounds build better, more independent lives. It offers seminars and classes in a range of topics, including financial literacy, home ownership and maintenance, job training, parenting skills, and self-defense. “The focus is on female empowerment by uplifting and enriching women overall,” McMillan explains. To support its programs and allow for growth, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis holds its Annual Dinner gala. This year, the event is March 30 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel. “It’s our signature gala that helps raise important funds to support our agency,” McMillan says, adding that the event also is a special opportunity for the organization to bring its mission to the community. “It’s a chance to share our accomplishments and build on the success of our centennial year,” he says. “We are excited to grow our programs and expand our impact.” &

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These come with butter blended with uni, or sea urchin roe. While I didn’t really detect that, the flaky, rich cheddar biscuits were stellar in every way.

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This hip spot is a light-flooded glass space with a distinct L.A. vibe. The food, heavily sea-inspired, is inventive with Baja and island flavors dominating the early fall menu, Asian touches the winter one. The bar program mirrors those influences and is rum-centric. The place is owned by the duo behind nearby Retreat Gastropub on Sarah Street. They recruited two San Diego chefs, celeb-chef Richard Blais to “lead the culinary vision” and native St. Louisan Jason Gethin as exec chef. By our December visit, former sous chef Kate Wagoner had moved into the top spot.

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The specialty drinks here are creatively concocted with island fruit juices flavored by strong ingredients like ginger, rhubarb, allspice, nori, corn, nutmeg and soy sauce. Our Helping Hands ($12) was well-balanced. Tequila dominated the drink, but the snap pea, lime juice and nori enhanced it in subtle ways.

AHI TUNA TOSTADA ▶$14 A standout dish of fresh, bright ahi cubes sitting on a thin, crisp tostado spread with avocado ‘crema’ and sweet soy sauce. Topping it was shredded cabbage tossed with seaweed, making every bite a deliciously crispy, creamy blend.

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS ▶$9

Tasty, if a little oily. The deepfried little cabbages were flavored with Thai chili and garlic and tossed with crushed peanuts and pork belly.

THAI CIOPPINO PLATTER ▶$40

This transforms the classic Italian seafood stew into a spicy treat with cilantro, jalapeno, lime and tomato broth dominating (the coconut milk was barely detectable). Meant for two to four diners, it was filled with large chunks of premium branzino and tuna, as well as bits of calamari and tiny sweet clams. It was delicious (if a little spicy) and filling—served with a mound of rice in the middle of a huge bowl.

WAGYU SKIRT STEAK ▶$28 Plenty of flavor, but also too much fat. While those two are related, the meat could have been better trimmed with less oil in the marinade/sauce. On the plus side, it was tender and wellpaired with a sweet soy Korean barbecue sauce. The dish came with Beef Fat French Fries— super tasty, crispy and sinful (another reason to moderate the fat in the steak). AHI TUNA TOSTADA Avocado, cabbage, seaweed

FISH SANDWICH ▶$18

Delicious with its puffy batter coating (on the oily side) and yummy pile-ons like avocado tartar sauce and pickled daikon. It comes on a gigantic Hawaiian bun and with those same Beef Fat Fries.

GRANDMA’S COCONUT CAKE ▶$6

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This is the ‘it’ place—lively and bustling with lines out the door (no reservations are taken, but you can use the NoWait app). I especially like the ‘island vibe,’ which feels fresh. As for the menu, most of what we tasted was exciting, blending ingredients like shoyu, nori, uni and passionfruit to offer diners something new—both with food and beverages. In the future, I plan to avoid the fried foods and focus on the menu’s more exciting flavor pairings.

This avoids the pitfalls of so many over-the-top desserts. Its delicate flavor relied on coconut flakes, sour cream in the frosting and a dense white cake that brought joy with every bite.

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THE WOLVES THE REP ▶ THROUGH FEB. 3 I LIKE THE IDEA OF A SMALL, INTIMATE THEATER where audiences enjoy an up-close

relationship with cast members for a couple of hours. It allows guests to become emotionally involved in a play and understand it more deeply—and that is the intent of The Rep’s small, lower-level Studio Theatre, where Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves is on stage. In the production, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, the audience flanks a soccer sideline where the Wolves, a high school girls’ team, holds warmups. It’s a clever setup, much like bleachers on a playing field, but beyond that, the vehicle starts to break down a bit. The play contains a fair amount of profanity, and while that may be the norm among teenagers today, it doesn’t do much for the audience’s connection to the story. The language used by many of the characters might create awkwardness for some viewers, just as it can in real relationships, and it seems to negate the point of intimate theater (perhaps without meaning to). In all honesty, the characters who impacted me the most were the ones who didn’t need off-color language to communicate their feelings. As the story progresses, the girls navigate the highs and lows of developing emotions, and some are understandably angry about family conflicts, social injustice and problems at school. They’re known only by their jersey numbers, which distances them even further from the audience, but their different personalities still manage to shine through. Some team members are shy and naive, others more outspoken. Most of their conversations are rapid-fire and typical of excited teenagers; unfortunately, that also prevents the audience from gaining a deep understanding of the characters. They often talk loudly over each other for several minutes at a time, so very few of their real emotions and ideas make it to the surface. With that said, there are admirable and endearing actors in the mix, and I was impressed by their mastery of stream-of-consciousness dialog. Rachael Logue stands out as #25, the team captain who does her best to keep the players focused on battling their opponents instead of each other. Maya Christian’s #13 is funny and sarcastic, and Mary Katharine Harris does a wistfully appealing job of playing pensive newcomer/outsider #46. Late in the performance, a sudden soliloquy by Soccer Mom (Nancy Bell) upcoming shows » seems jarring and out of place. And a serious The Crucible | Feb. 7 through 23 tragedy is hinted at, but Stray Dog Theatre’s production about a young girl’s crusade the audience never gets against suspected witches in 1690s Salem to know exactly what it is. It’s hard to form a personal Wittenberg | Through Feb. 10 attachment to the story Upstream Theater’s tragic-comic story of Dr. Faustus, Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation when emotional resolution is lacking.

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CLOSE Mandarin Lounge on Maryland Avenue in the CWE recently closed its doors. … Devotees of Kingside Diner will welcome its new location in Clayton at 8025 Bonhomme Ave., the former space of Parigi. The breakfast/ lunch menu is the same one diners have grown to love in the CWE locale. Owner AARON TEITELBAUM also will appeal to the nighttime crowd when he opens Kingside After Dark Feb. 1 in the same space, which will offer drinks and dessert. … The owners of Drunken Fish are bringing St. Louisans a new concept in the freshly renovated Cutlery Building. Kimchi Guys, opening Feb. 1, will feature mostly Korean dishes. And there is a charitable aspect! All profits from opening day will be donated to the local chapter of the ALS Association.

STILL GROWING David Choi is getting ready

to open another Seoul Taco location, this time in The Grove. His fourth Missouri location will operate from a luxury apartment building at 4087 Chouteau Ave. Fans can expect the same KoreanMexican fusion dishes they know and love, like bulgogi steak tacos and spicy pork gogi bowls. Seoul Taco began as a food truck in 2012 and now has locations in St. Louis, Chesterfield and Columbia, along with others in Illinois.

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West End Grill & Pub in the Central West End is getting ready to reinvent itself. The operation has been acquired by an anonymous ownership group that plans to reopen the venue with a new name, look and menu—all starring the work of a talented chef (who also will remain nameless for now). In the past year, the restaurant has been led by two different executive chefs, Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats and Matt Duffin.

VIVE LA FRANCE!

Anyone with a hankering for traditional French cuisine will be happy to know that Maison 808 has opened in Soulard. The new restaurant, owned by LUKE REYNOLDS and JOHN ROGERS, sits right next to their other venture, Molly’s, on Geyer Avenue. Menu items include recognizable favorites such as foie gras and pommes frites. Leading the kitchen is JOHN DREJA, former executive chef at the beloved French restaurant Franco, which closed in 2016.

FORM AND FUNCTION

Downtown St. Louis has welcomed Union 30 in the recently renovated Hotel Saint Louis in the old Union Trust building at 705 Olive St. The hotel’s soft opening will be followed by an official dedication on March 2. Union 30 is a reference to the building’s original name, its status as a local landmark and the architect who designed it, Lewis Sullivan (also known as the ‘father of skyscrapers’). Only 30 buildings by Sullivan still exist. The hotel also plans to open a second bar soon: Form Skybar will be named for Sullivan’s famous quote, “Form follows function.”

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Catch the heartwarming,Tony Award-winning story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and traditions of faith and family.

Performance by some of the finest classically trained singers in the nation.

Enjoy the musical version of Elle Woods’ journey from fashionista to legal eagle.

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kirkwood digital archives: a view of kirkwood Historic photos of the quaint West County suburb.

Kirkwood Public Library 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday Free | kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org

american spiritual ensemble

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis | 8 p.m. $19-$42 | cathedralconcerts.org

legally blonde

Stifel Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | $32-$82 314.499.7600 | stifeltheatre.com

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Exhibition by 3D artists who work in higher education.

In this Tony Award-winning play, two enemies shock the world when they agree to work toward peace.

into the third dimension Fontbonne University | Noon-4 p.m. Free | fontbonne.edu/gallery

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paula poundstone

One of America’s foremost comedians performs her shtick in the Lou. The Sheldon Concert Hall | 7 p.m. $41.50-$44.50 | 314.533.9900 thesheldon.org

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Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Times vary | $19 and up 314.968.4925 | repstl.org

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kindred

Listen to the music of memories, nostalgia and hope; featuring Jennifer Gartley. Parker’s Table | 7:30 p.m. | $5-$15 314.401.0450 | chamberprojectstl.org

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big eyes, big minds international children’s film festival of saint louis

Award-winning films made for and about kids—and sometimes by kids themselves! Saint Louis Zoo | 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. | Ages 2 and up: $9 314.781.0900 | stlzoo.org/filmfest

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orchid show

A tropical oasis awaits during this once-a-year opportunity.

Missouri Botanical Garden 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily $5 added to regular admission 314.577.5100 | missouribotanicalgarden.org

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kelly clarkson

The singer makes a stop in St. Louis during her Meaning of Life tour.

Through 3/2

Chaifetz Arena | 7 p.m. | $32 and up 314.231.4445 | ticketmaster.com

finding common ground: the photography of oraien catledge and jay stock Evocative photos from two legendary photographers who explored subjects ranging from poverty to traditions and customs. International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors | iphf.org

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The Tony Award-winning musical makes a stop in St. Louis during its farewell tour. Playhouse at Westport Plaza | Times vary $50-$75 | 314.534.111 | metrotix.com

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the hundred dresses

Wanda Petronski is a young Polish immigrant who has no friends and wears the same blue dress to school every day, so she lies and says she has 100 blue dresses. Presented by Metro Theater Company. The Grandel | Times vary | $14 and up 314.533.0367 | thegrandel.com

stephane’s serenade

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s incoming music director leads a series of romantic works by Mozart and other composers. Powell Hall | Times vary | $25 and up 314.533.2500 | slso.org

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annual winter ball karneval This year’s theme of the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities event is Hollywood Red Carpet. Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel 6 p.m.-midnight | $85 | 314.609.6734 stl4stuttgart.com

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science on tap

Learn about the science of beer and brewing—and take part in some experimental imbibing. Saint Louis Science Center | 7-10 p.m. $45-$60 | 314.289.4400 | slsc.org

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endless lovefest

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic melodies from Beethoven, Schumann, Poulenc and others.

The Sheldon Concert Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $38 314.941.6309 | chambermusicstl.org

2/23

sutton foster

The Tony Awardwinning actress and singer performs for one night only with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Powell Hall | 7:30 p.m. $40-$85 | 314.534.1700 slso.org

autobiography

Dance St. Louis presents a mesmerizing one-night show by Company Wayne McGregor, a multi award-winning British dance company.

Touhill Performing Arts Center | 7:30 p.m. $35-$69 | 314.516.4949 | touhill.org

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S DIET With growing career and family responsibilities, your 30s can be a hectic time, but don’t be tempted by the ease of processed food and let a balanced diet slip through the cracks. Consider prepping meals on the weekend for busy weeknights, and keep your fridge stocked with fresh, healthy options. Here are some key nutrients to include on your plate: B VITAMINS 〉〉 These help you convert carbohydrates to glucose to keep you energized. They also are linked to reduced risk of heart disease, boost your immune system and are essential for prenatal health—folic acid is vitamin B9. legumes • lean meats • poultry • nutritional yeast • nuts and dairy ZINC 〉〉 The mineral is important for reproductive health and also helps strengthen your immune system. seafood • pumpkin seeds • red meat VITAMIN C 〉〉 Support your adrenal glands, and keep your immune system in tip-top shape. cherries • berries • pineapple • cauliflower • brussels sprouts • tomatoes POTASSIUM 〉〉 Eat for your heart. Potassium can help lower blood pressure. leafy greens • bananas • sweet potatoes • beans

EXERCISE GO HARD 〉〉 High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts have been shown to be more effective than prolonged cardio-only training. Alternate 20 seconds of all-out, intense work (doing anything from burpees to sprints) with 10 seconds of rest for eight total rounds. It takes just 4 minutes, and it’s good for your heart health.

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THE WEIGHT OF THINGS 〉〉 Muscle declines with age, and you start losing it in your 30s. Combat the natural process by lifting weights at least twice a week. A BODY IN MOTION 〉〉 Make sure you are exercising your full range of motion. This will help you build stronger, more metabolically active muscles and keep you less prone to injury.

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It’s no secret that our bodies change as we get older. Each decade brings with it new health concerns and specific needs for wellness. It may be impossible to turn back the clock, but you can keep yourself healthy and strong. Along with regular health screenings, the right diet and fitness routine can help you make the most of this year and many more to come.

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TESTS & SCREENINGS PAP TESTS 〉〉 Women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have had negative Pap test results in the past should get one every five years. CHOLESTEROL SCREENING 〉〉 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 95 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, but the condition doesn’t have any symptoms. It’s recommended cholesterol testing be done every five years. BLOOD PRESSURE 〉〉 The American Heart Association recommends checking for high blood pressure every two years.

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BE CONSISTENT 〉〉 As we age, lower muscle mass means a slower metabolism, which in turn means weight gain and increased risk for certain health conditions. Having a regular exercise routine can help combat these changes and keep fat gains minimal while preserving lean muscle mass.

DIET Your risk of diabetes, cancer and heart disease increases in your 40s. Make disease prevention part of your diet by bumping up your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. As you get older, you’re also going to feel the effects of alcohol more (including more severe hangovers), so make sure you are imbibing responsibly. Other important additions: PROTEIN 〉〉 It helps you maintain energy and supports collagen and the growth and repair of cells. poultry • lean meats • legumes • eggs • fish • gelatine FIBER 〉〉 It supports the good bacteria in your gut, removes toxins and assists with healthy hormones. fruit • vegetables • chia seeds • psyllium • whole grains like oats, bran and brown rice MAGNESIUM 〉〉 It supports cellular health, maintains a healthy nervous system, encourages normal muscle function, is good for your heart and preserves strong bones. leafy greens • dark chocolate • nuts • seeds

FUNCTION FIRST 〉〉 Functional strength training doesn’t just focus on exercising an isolated muscle group. Focus on building muscle groups you use every day with free weights, medicine balls and kettlebells. KEEP IT FLEXIBLE 〉〉 Flexibility can reduce risk of injuries, improve balance and prevent back pain. Make stretching a priority, and favor moving while you stretch (dynamic stretching) over just holding a position for 10 or more seconds (static stretching). Also consider self-myofascial release with foam rollers or massage sticks.

TESTS & SCREENINGS MAMMOGRAM 〉〉 Starting in your 40s, annual tests are recommended until age 55, when women can transition to screening biennially. Depending on family history, your doctor may recommend starting earlier. STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM 〉〉 You doctor may recommend this noninvasive test to check for signs of heart disease, especially if you have unexplained chest pain or shortness of breath. DIABETES SCREENING 〉〉 The American Diabetes Association recommends blood tests for diabetes in any person with symptoms of the disease. In people without symptoms, testing should begin at age 45 if they have common risk factors, including family history, heart disease and obesity.

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S DIET In your 50s, hormonal changes impact the health of your brain, bones and heart. Help keep everything running smoothly by making smart choices with what you eat. GOOD FATS 〉〉 These have myriad benefits, from building healthy hair and nails to supporting brain health and hormone production. oily fish like salmon • sardines • chia seeds • walnuts • flaxseed avocado • olive oil CALCIUM 〉〉 Loss of bone mass is a major change as you age. To keep your bones healthy and strong, eat three servings of calcium-rich foods daily. milk • yogurt • salmon • leafy greens VITAMIN D 〉〉 Without it, your body can’t absorb calcium, but it can be difficult to get it through food alone. Discuss the option of a supplement with your doctor. fortified milk • fatty fish • mushrooms • cheese PHYTOESTROGENS 〉〉 For women going through menopause, plant-based estrogen has been shown to reduce the frequency of symptoms like hot flashes. tempeh • soy oats • lentils • barley • sesame seeds • alfalfa carrots • pomegranates

EXERCISE PERFECT POSTURE 〉〉 You may notice your shoulders starting to hunch forward. Save your back and strengthen your core muscles by taking up yoga or Pilates.

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DIET In your 60s and beyond, you’ll need to consume fewer calories than when you were younger. However, fewer calories shouldn’t mean fewer nutrients. Make sure your diet is still full of the good stuff like B vitamins, calcium and vitamin D, and don’t forget to eat fiber and protein. You also may experience a decreased appetite. To avoid nutritional deficiencies, talk with your doctor about supplements. IRON 〉〉 A deficiency of this mineral is common as people age, and it can cause anemia, meaning your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. dark chocolate • spinach • tofu • quinoa • broccoli PROBIOTICS 〉〉 A healthy gut microbiome can have big benefits. Taking a probiotic or eating fermented foods can stimulate your immune response and protect against conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, eczema and colds. WATER 〉〉 Dehydration can be a major problem as we age. Your body may be less able to recognize the signs, making you more prone to it and side effects like increased fatigue and worsened medical conditions. Carry a water bottle with you, and try to drink two glasses of water with each meal.

... FEWER CALORIES SHOULDN’T MEAN FEWER NUTRIENTS. EXERCISE

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY 〉〉 Soreness and fatigue are more common now after working out, so alter your routine. If your knees hurt after running, try swimming or riding a bike. Don’t drop the frequency of exercise but go easier than you did in the past.

BETTER TOGETHER 〉〉 Taking classes or going for group walks can help build accountability when it comes to continuing physical activity in your golden years. Plus, working out with others comes with the bonus of social engagement.

BALANCING ACT 〉〉 Strength training will help improve your balance and prevent falls. This is especially important as bone density decreases and the risk of injury increases.

TAKE TO THE WATER 〉〉 Aquatics is the fitness solution for joint pain and stiffness. The buoyancy of water gives you the benefits of a regular workout without the strain.

TESTS & SCREENINGS FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST 〉〉 This checks stool samples for hidden (occult) blood, which can indicate colon cancer or polyps in the colon or rectum. PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN TEST 〉〉 It detects the levels of a protein called prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a man’s blood. It is used to check for prostate cancer, but a high level of PSA can be caused by other conditions as well.

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EXPERT OPINION 〉〉 Work with a professional trainer to make sure you’re exercising properly and avoiding injury. If you experience pain while working out, consult your doctor.

TESTS & SCREENINGS BONE DENSITY SCAN 〉〉 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for osteoporosis in women 65 and older. While osteoporosis is more common in women, men also should consider getting a bone density scan around age 70. &

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STRONG DUO GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE by julia m. johnson THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT A LUXURY PROPERTY. Beyond serving the obvious purpose of being a family’s home, it also is a stunning showcase of fine design. Because of that, negotiating a contract for high-end real estate can be a complex business, but the challenge has brought Suzie Wells and Aimee Simpson of Gladys Manion Real Estate a good deal of success. Some of St. Louis’ most beautiful properties have been handled by Wells and Simpson, who have more than 40 years of combined experience in the local luxury market. Last year, the real estate duo’s largest contract was 42 Countryside Lane, a spacious Frontenac estate that sold for $2,625,000. And they logged a comparatively low average of 60 days on the market for 2018, which speaks to their tenacity. (According to realtor.com, the overall average for the St. Louis area is about 65 days on market.) “It’s a true testament to our marketing,” Wells notes. Both agents have been part of award-winning real estate teams during their careers and say their success also is due largely to personal relationships with clients. “It’s our goal to listen with the intent to understand, not just the intent to reply,” says Wells, who is licensed as a broker and has known Simpson since they took the same real estate course in 1996. Both started their careers at Coldwell Banker and built reputations for client communication and service. Responsiveness goes a long way, and it’s why the team’s business relationships tend to last, according to Wells. “We get a lot of compliments on our commitment to

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working with clients from start to finish instead of passing them off to another team member,” she says. “We are involved every step of the way and are reminded often how comforting this is to buyers and sellers.” The agents’ current partnership at Gladys Manion is relatively new, and they say 2018 was a year of growth. Both note that the future looks promising, too. Simpson says their marketing and advertising efforts have been well received, and that will inspire them to think creatively and build even deeper connections with buyers and sellers in the months ahead. The calendar still may say ‘winter,’ but Wells and Simpson are immersed fully in planning for the St. Louis spring market. “We are truly excited about what’s on the horizon for 2019,” Simpson says. “We pride ourselves on making an often stressful situation a seamless, fun experience for our clients.” &

GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE HAS SPECIALIZED IN THE ST. LOUIS LUXURY REAL ESTATE MARKET FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS. AGENTS SUZIE WELLS AND AIMEE SIMPSON, PICTURED ON THE COVER, OFFER MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF COMBINED REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.721.4755 OR 314.973.8761 OR VISIT GLADYSMANION.COM. COVER COURTESY OF GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE

SUZIE WELLS & AIMEE SIMPSON Ranked #13 in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2018 Book of Lists for “Highest Selling St. Louis Real Estate Agents”

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When we were preparing to list our home we interviewed several realtors, and immediately upon meeting Suzie and Aimee we knew they were the team for us! Throughout our time working together they consistently went above and beyond the call of duty. They are smart, creative, hard-working, service-oriented, gracious and so much fun to be with! They are very intuitive about the market and know how to present their homes to get the job done in a thoughtful, professional and thorough manner. Most telling, perhaps, is the fact that we are now their clients forever...and friends, too!

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T&S | What are some highlights of living in the neighborhood?

Andy Trivers | We are urbanites, and it’s very rewarding to be able to walk to great coffee shops and restaurants. Plus, Forest Park is our front yard. The condo has no balconies or outdoor space, but when people point that out, I say we’ve got two museums, a zoo, golf courses and plenty of walking and bike trails. It’s wonderful to be able to enjoy the park and its amenities.

T&S | What were your priorities when looking for a condo? AT | All I ever wanted was a doorman and a heated garage. But joking aside, we wanted a high-rise because it really fits our lifestyle. One of my prerequisites was that we could modify the unit to fit our lifestyle. This building is an excellent example of Tudor Revival architecture and exemplifies the fashionable apartment buildings of the 1890s to 1940s. The apartments are old, but the concrete form construction and layout make it possible to adapt them to contemporary living styles. My parents were New Yorkers, and we like to think of this as our Fifth Avenue apartment—but at a fraction of the cost!

T&S | Tell me about the view. AT | When I came to look at the building, I remember seeing the views and thinking, “This is where I need to live.” All of the condos in the building have windows on the east side that overlook Forest Park and provide views of downtown and the Arch. Since we remodeled and opened the space, our views have gotten even better. Standing in the living room, you can see the park and Arch to the east, Washington University to the north and the Hi-Pointe district to the south. It’s magnificent!

T&S | You’ve mentioned renovations. What did you do? AT | We created a 3-bedroom, 4-bath home from a 6-bedroom, 5-bath unit. One bedroom became a master bathroom, another the family room. We wanted to gain additional entertaining space and open up the views, so we added a retractable wall to the master bedroom. Since the building was built in the 1920s, there was a galley kitchen that wasn’t meant to be seen. Today, the kitchen is the focal point of any home, so we opened up the space. My wife loves to cook, and it’s often a place where we gather while entertaining. We turned what was originally the maid’s quarters into the new kitchen.

T&S | Your art collection is very impressive. Any interesting stories?

AT | There are stories behind so much of what we have. Many pieces were made by friends such as Joan Hall, Bunny Burson, Phillip Barrager, Tom Huck and Frida Baranek. We don’t choose items based on what we think will appreciate in value. We go with what we like, and we’re lucky to have very talented friends.

T&S | Can you take me through some of your collection and how it works in the space? AT | The views within the condo are as important as the views outside. Lighting, both interior and exterior, must be balanced so that each room flows from one space to another. The lighting, composition, color and size of the art needs to work with the room it’s in as well as with the art and furniture in the adjacent rooms.

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An early Eames chair has a Lidia Masllorens portrait behind it. The artist is from Barcelona, and we recently purchased the piece at Art Basel in Miami.

According to Trivers, lighting, balance and composition should determine proper placement of art inside a home.

A piece by Judy Pfaff ties the buffet to the dining table, which holds a Tiffany bowl with matching candlesticks.

A triptych by Joan Hall invigorates the dining room.

Two pieces by Joan Hall provide a dramatic entrance paired with unusual chairs from late 18th-century China.

These Kahn-Selesnick portraits create an interesting pattern of images in the entrance hallway.

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This house has served our family well for the past 25 years. Would it be possible to move it more in the direction of the ‘modern farmhouse’ look that is currently so popular? What changes would we need to make to pull off that transformation? Sincerely, —HOPING TO LOOK CURRENT

DEAR HOPING TO LOOK CURRENT,

Your home has the right bones for this sort of transformation. The first thing we need to do is create the high-contrast, black and white color scheme that makes the modern farmhouse feel both fresh and traditional at the same time. In this case, I would paint all of the siding and trim white and then add new elements like shutters, window boxes, a front door and planters, all in black, to create the contrasting spark that energizes the look. You also will notice an upgrade in the trim (like around the front door and central Palladian window), which adds a feeling of quality. Further details such as a larger cupola, bigger coach lamps and an arched opening at the porte-cochère add boldness to give the composition a bit more swagger. Finally, the landscaping close to the house works fine, but the driveway circle needs to be much fuller to frame the house appropriately. New shade trees and a mass of ornamental grasses are some ideas to help. Hope this is useful, —HOMEWORK

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