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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] As Thanksgiving approaches, my thoughts always turn to big meals and fun festivities. And, of course, being thankful. I often wonder if we spend enough time doing that (giving thanks, not eating and drinking). Even as a child, when I might have a typical childhood illness, I remember thinking, Hmmm, this sucks; I never realized how great not being sick is! And as an adult, whenever the power goes out or an appliance dies, that’s when I remind myself, Hey, I should appreciate all the conveniences in my life instead of taking them for granted.

So in hearing the dire reports about super storm Haiyan in the Philippines, first I remember being grateful that ours was not the area affected by disaster. Then, as reports came in about the U.S. sending a Navy aircraft carrier, airlifting desperate people out and delivering medical and food aid, I realized how proud we should be that our country is the benevolent protector/ provider in times of need. That’s not to say we aren’t reviled as well, but when things go horribly wrong, I think it’s safe to say the U.S. is on everyone’s speed dial.

So maybe this year, instead of the usual things we are grateful for—friends, family, health, prosperity and appliances that work—we can remember to appreciate the root of all these blessings: the good fortune of spending our lives in a remarkable country, however imperfect it may be.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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11/12 Babbaganoosh @tylurk Benton Park coffee and dads cookies. That’s how you roll in the lou. If you’ve never heard of it, you’ve never experienced stl.

11/11 Debra Messing @DebraMessing Appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those serving, past and present.

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11/10 Cody Bryan @ctbryan23 I think the Rams forgot they are the Rams 11/8 Tom Ackerman @Ackerman1120 Alex Steen just scored another goal on his way to breakfast. #stlblues

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St. Louis Rams defensive end ROBERT QUINN is gathering some of his teammates for Pros Strike for Africa, a Nov. 22 event to raise funds and awareness about the need for clean water, education and other essentials in sub-Saharan Africa.

The event, organized by WorldServe International, takes place at Moolah Lanes and includes the opportunity to bid on a Rams player to join your bowling foursome. For reservations, visit prosSTRIKEforafrica.eventbrite.com.

ANNE KENNEDY DOTSON and SARAH KENNEDY, two Ladue sisters now based in Chicago, recently returned to St. Louis to launch their own clothing brand. Buckley K is designed for women who travel frequently. “We imagined the American woman abroad and what she might want and need to have in her suitcase,” Dotson says.

The women, both passionate travelers and MICDS grads, left careers in public relations and occupational therapy to pursue their fashion dreams.

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recently hosted the JewelryPalooza designer showcase. Among the talented designers represented was Washington University grad (class of ’02) DARIA DE KONING, whose work has been featured in O Magazine, Marie Claire and The Huffington Post.

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11/12 Jim Brasunas @jbrasunas Where’s the big Consecutive Day party? 11/12/13 will never come again: let’s celebrate!

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11/12/13 Becca Shuman @beccashuman Classic STL. Snow and 70 degrees all in the same day.

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer JANE SMILEY recently visited with students and parents at her alma mater, John Burroughs School (’67).

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Washington University’s Modern Graphic History Library has acquired the archives of WALT REED’s Illustration House, a famed New York gallery that served as the nation’s premiere advocate for illustration art. The archives include more than 8,000 periodicals and 250,000 magazine tear sheets, including illustrations for iconic advertisements.

Congregation Shaare Emeth honored Randy and Nancy Green at its recent Heart & Soul Gala at The Four Seasons.

The Greens received the HARRIS FRANK COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, established to honor those who inspire lives and change the community for the better.

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by tony di martino HOW MANY STARS ARE IN THE SKY? CAN FISH BREATHE? How does an eye see? Kids, the most naturally curious creatures in the world, ask endless questions. But the same questions that can drive weary parents nuts delight the science teachers at Rossman School.

“Curiosity is a constant in Rossman’s science rooms, and we do everything we can to encourage it,” says lower school director Karen Boyle. Rossman places a schoolwide emphasis on science, and it starts early. “Science is taught as a stand-alone specialty subject beginning in first grade, and we have two dedicated science teachers, one for grades one through three, and another for upper-school students in grades four through six. Science is important for all grades, not just the older kids.”

In most lower-school classrooms, science is taught by the homeroom teacher, who also is responsible for teaching math, reading and other subjects. “But with a heavy and varied teaching load, it simply isn’t possible to give science the focus it deserves,” Boyle says. “It takes time and specialized expertise to conduct thoughtful experiments—things most homeroom teachers just don’t have. ” The fun starts early, with first graders focusing on the world around them and the human body.

“For example, we’ll have them chew a little food and then spit it out, to see how saliva affects the digestive process,” Boyle explains. Second graders might examine the solar system for one unit and switch to germs and disease the next. “They’ll swab bacteria from door handles, railings, etc., and grow it in petri dishes to determine the school’s most germ-laden areas.” Third graders study force, motion and simple machines by designing and racing their own toy cars.

In grades four through six, the experiments are more in-depth. “Our fourth graders grow tulips and chart their progress with Journey North, an international organization that tracks wildlife migration, plants and seasonal change,” Boyle says. Fifth graders participate in Bird Sleuth, a program through Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology, in which they learn to identify and track various species of birds and enter their findings on a nationwide data base. And sixth graders learn about cells, outer space and basic chemistry.

Rossman, recently ranked ‘No. 1 best place to work in St. Louis’ in the small employer category by the Post-Dispatch, also provides two fully equipped science labs, a greenhouse, several acres of woodlands, a stream, a nature trail and other resources where young scientists can observe the natural world. “Hands-on experimentation and observation is much more interesting than merely reading a textbook chapter,” Boyle says. “Rossman students not only learn about science, they learn to think like scientists. By the time they graduate, they can write a lab report, understand the periodic table, formulate a hypothesis and reach a conclusion.” It gives them the best possible start in secondary school, she notes. “And it ignites a desire to ask questions and pursue answers that lasts a lifetime.”

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‘There oughta be a law!’: The holiday season should officially start on Thanksgiving Day. Ebenezer Scrooge and I say so. However, it starts earlier every year. And I’m not talking about retailers opening on the holiday, because there’s a demand among the small of brain to drive around all night cursing that someone else just took their parking space. I’m talking about big-box stores like, well, The Home Depot in Ballwin (and, I imagine, the dozens of other like stores in the area). No sooner was the lawn furniture removed in September than the artificial trees and festive inflatables came out: reindeer with red noses that light up, helicopters with slooowly spinning rotors and a big, fat elf on board, menorahs. ‘Humbug,’ says Scrooge.

A bridge over Interstate 64 in Chesterfield will be torn down next year to make way for a better, wider one. Let the nail-biting begin. If that doesn’t appease the anxiety for some of you, go ahead and run around yelling that the sky is falling. Progress comes in fits and starts, remember, especially in growing areas where traffic is expected to increase sharply. That’s why MoDOT will tear down and replace the Chesterfield Parkway overpass crossing I-64 between April and August 2014.

The existing bridge will be removed in March. OK, people, you have nearly six months to figure out the best temporary route during construction. Nearby neighborhood residents, you’ll probably experience more traffic for a spell. But, chill. Remember how people fretted the I-64 widening project that started in 2008 would bring the area to a standstill? It was really a non-event, sort of like Y2K. There’s smart, and then there’s off-the-scale. We’re not talking a Jeopardy-style accumulation of knowledge, but research that has not only paid off in scholarship money, but a possible advancement in bioengineering. Aaron Argyres, a Clayton High senior, and his teammate Mingu Kim of Columbia, Mo., will share

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a $6,000 scholarship and move on to a national science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition where they could share a $100,000 prize if they win! Their project is named (take a deep breath)—Increasing the Proliferation Rate and Inducing Osteogenic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells with Graphene/Poly (4-vinylpyridine) Composite Substrates. (We feel the title alone is worthy of some type of award.)

Put simply, if that’s possible, the team’s discovery could be used for bone regenerative therapy. Aaron could be considered a Renaissance man already: He has performed in multiple theatrical productions at CHS and serves as president of the Drama Guild. He plans to parlay his love of public speaking into a career at the intersection of business and engineering, or as a professor. That professor thing might have to wait, if his entrepreneurial aspirations play out. We surmise angels could be on the horizon; angel investors, that is.

The kids have worn hard hats, and they’ve been painting. The first, for tours; the second, in a special area close to the action. Of course, the little guys and gals aren’t operating cranes, mixing concrete, or doing any electrical work.

But the project has been planned so as to engage kids to learn and interact.

Special fencing allows pupils to see the site for themselves; they’ve been painting and decorating the enclosure to their liking. So, what’s going on? Construction of a new auditorium and classrooms for music, art, drama and band.

S.M. Wilson employees have led first and second graders on hard-hat tours of the site to show the pupils what’s happening.

The project team has also led safety talks with pupils and faculty to make sure safety is top-of-mind for everyone.

The addition—Centennial Arts Center, to be precise—is slated for completion next March. Community School celebrates its 100th anniversary in April.

Educators and administrators at Community School, a private elementary school in Ladue, have made their ongoing $2.9 million expansion project into a teachable moment. Rather than completely close off the construction site to ensure safety (and spoil the view), contractor S.M. Wilson has worked with the school to create an environment that’s not only safe, but also ‘kid-friendly.’

If you needed another reason to ‘Just Say No,’ here it is: flesh-eating heroin.

An admitted IV-drug user showed up at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights last December with … well, we won’t go there. And we warn you not to, either.

(Google ‘flesh-eating heroin’ if you can’t overcome your curiosity, but you won’t be able to unsee what you discover.)

The doctors who treated the addict and published their findings say he admitted he couldn’t afford to support his habit with the real thing, so he started shooting up Krokodil, a devil’s cocktail of codeine, gasoline, paint thinners and who knows what else. Doctors say the so-called ‘zombie drug’ will kill the user within one or two years. Real heroin is a bad enough way to check out, via accidental overdose.

But this is the stuff of horror fiction.

The eve of Thanksgiving presents an opportunity to prepare your digestive system for turkey, turkey and more turkey: The 16th annual Webster’s Best Chilifest, where amateur chili creators go elbow to sauce-stained elbow with pros from area restaurants.

In Kirkwood, meanwhile, amateurs and pros compete in that town’s Chili Bowl. The competitions are held before Webster and Kirkwood high schools face off for their annual Turkey Day football game. During halftime, the best pro chili concocter will be announced following a ‘taste-off’ to determine who wins the Frisco Bowl trophy. The gridders, meanwhile, will have another half to play before it’s decided who gets to go home with the coveted Frisco Bell for the next 12 months. Over the years Webster’s Chilifest has raised more than $100,000 for scholarships, educational grants and special projects at WGHS. The meal is also worth your money. Chilifest is in the high school cafeteria, 100 Selma Ave. Tickets, $8 for adults and $5 for students, are available at Mac Hardware and any school in the Webster Groves School District. Frisco Bowl; Frisco Bell—nice ring to it, don’t you think?

Named after a railroad that connects Kirkwood and Webster, it emphasizes the spirit of community rather than diehard competitiveness.

For some of a certain age, the original Pasta House in U. City was the first spot their taste buds were tantalized (and, perhaps, tongues nearly scalded) by a toasted ‘rav’—toasted ravioli. The company’s first location opened there nearly 40

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years ago. Say it ain’t so, Kim (Tucci).

Alas, it is. The flagship restaurant at 8213 Delmar Blvd. reportedly will close up shop before the end of December. Of course, you can get the fave appetizer (or entrée; some of us must have more) at the airport and almost two dozen other Pasta House locations, a mix of company-owned stores and franchises throughout the Lou. Does this mean Tucci et al. are pulling in their horns?

Not exactly. As demographics shift, they’re just mixing up the map; while a new restaurant is under construction in Festus, company officials are eyeing locations throughout central county.

has been the site of two smash-and-grab burglaries recently. For a few days earlier this month, plywood had taken the place of two front windows that shattered when a vehicle crashed into the building in the wee hours of the morning. These crooks didn’t even mess with the cash register. They were only after the hair, which cops say can bring a hefty return on the street: Thieves may sell the extensions back to beauty salons… or out of the trunks of cars. A pack of human hair used for extensions (the really good brand of strands is Remy) can retail for upwards of $100. Usually two packs are woven or clipped into the customer’s hair, and some change out the extensions four times a year. That means about $800 per year for some people.

In big cities everywhere, hair-weave thievery is becoming a bigger and bigger problem. Unlike other commonly stolenthen-fenced items like cell phones, iPods and computer gear, hair is hard to trace: no bar codes, for one thing. Then, some salons may be tempted to take in hair extensions under the counter to boost profits.

For many people, great locks are the key to great looks. But the way thieves are targeting beauty salons for hair extensions coast to coast, you know that commodity has become a new coin of the underground realm.

Forever Young, a beauty supply store at 3671 S. Grand Boulevard in St. Louis,

Fortunately so far, no employees have been in danger at Forever Young.

Chicago’s robbers have been armed and brazen. In one case, they used pepper spray on a clerk and pointed a gun at another when they took $130,000

worth of hair and cash. A daytime robbery of another store netted $70,000.

Meanwhile at Forever Young, the glass was back in last week. For the time being. Because nothing lasts forever … except, alas, crime.

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A: You‘re not alone. Many executives tend to micromanage their employees; consequently, they spend too much of their valuable time working on small details best left to subordinates. Your president may be suggesting that by not delegating enough, you are not maximizing your productivity. The ability to delegate effectively is an essential skill one should master before moving up the corporate ladder. It requires that you know your office team well and have trust in their ability to carry out your directives. Yes, delegating can seem daunting, but it can start by simply ‘loosening up a little on the reins’ and affording your staff the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities. In the beginning, keep a watchful eye on those spreading their wings for the first time to promptly correct any potential missteps. Good oversight should help keep mistakes to a minimum and keep your team on-target for success.

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BOOKSHELF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS by stephanie zeilenga

THE CLUB: Members from the St. Louis chapter of the Assistance League, an all-volunteer organization that develops and funds community programs, formed a book club in 2002. Many League members welcomed a way to interact beyond their volunteer time. “We joke that what is said in book club, stays in book club,” says member Judy Walter. “We’re all nice ladies of a certain age who enjoy each others’ company.”

The club meets monthly at the League’s headquarters in Ellisville and hosts an annual authors’ brunch fundraiser to benefit the organization. “The biggest one we had was a few years ago, when (mystery author) Mary Higgins Clark, whose mother is a dear friend of one of our members, came with her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark,” Walter says. This year, the fundraiser will take place April 5 at St. Louis Frontenac Hilton. Novelists Curtis Sittenfeld and John Searles will be in attendance.

THE BOOK: In the 1920s, before becoming a silent-film star, a young Louise Brooks travels from her hometown in Kansas to New York City. The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty details the story of this journey, told through the eyes of Cora Carlisle, Louise’s fictional chaperone. Cora, who grew up in a foster home in Wichita after traveling West from New York on an orphan train, agrees to accompany the boisterous teen in order to uncover secrets from her own past.

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>> I found it interesting to see how the main character’s life evolved from beginning to end. I had never heard of Louise Brooks before reading this book, but I checked her out on the computer, and what a fascinating person she was!”

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HAPPENINGS CITYARCHRIVER

State and city officials, including Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, broke ground on the Park over the Highway project, the first component of the CityArchRiver2015 initiative to revitalize and improve access to Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

Ann Bauer, partner at Bauer Soule Garnholz Albin, received the Roger P. Krumm Family Law Award, given annually by the Missouri Bar to honor a family lawyer who has demonstrated an exceptional degree of skill, integrity and dedication to the advancement of family law and the children and families involved.

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by amber peterson

ROGER P. KRUMM FAMILY LAW AWARD

PICTURED: MAYOR FRANCIS SLAY, CHARLIE DOOLEY, SEN. CLAIRE McCASKILL, ANTHONY FOXX, SALLY JEWELL, ED HASSINGER, WALTER METCALFE JR.

LIFE SKILLS

Life Skills, a local nonprofit that helps those with developmental disabilities, raised more than $350,000 at its 28th Annual Par-Tee Dinner Auction and Tee It Up Golf Tournament.

A record 380 people attended the dinner and 180 golfers hit the links the following day.

RED KEY REALTY LEADERS

Kenedy, a Kentucky native who moved to St. Louis to receive treatment at Children’s Hospital for cystic fibrosis, got the surprise of her life, thanks to Red Key Realty. She was treated to a limo ride and a day of pampering to make up for not being able to attend her eighth-grade formal, which took place two days after her double lung transplant.

ST. PATRICK CENTER

St. Patrick Center collected and distributed 2,000 donated backpacks full of school supplies during its Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway. Due to the large donation, collected backpacks also were distributed to 17 other local organizations with children in need.

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we pause to give thanks and celebrate. We celebrate in Thanksgiving family, friends and all that is right and good. Sterling Bank wants to take this opportunity to celebrate your successes and gifts and thank each and every one of you for being a part in fulfilling our commitment to building… A Great Community Bank!

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by carla falasco WHAT | A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion & Chess WHERE | Saks Fifth Avenue WHEN | Oct. 18 WHY | A gala to launch this special exhibit at the World Chess Hall of

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HIGHLIGHTS | Works from radical and experimental designers that were on display, along with a lively auction of artsy items

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER by matt kile WHAT | Think Pink Trivia Night WHERE | The Sheldon WHEN | Oct. 4 WHY | To Benefit Saint Louis University Cancer Center WHO | Host Guy Phillips and representatives from SLUCare HIGHLIGHTS | Nearly 500 participants competed in a trivia

competition with all proceeds benefiting breast cancer research at Saint Louis University Cancer Center. Participants also took part in a silent auction.

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It’s every parent’s nightmare. Jewish Family & Children’s Service, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation, made a presentation in a special needs classroom that upset 5-year-old Sarah,* who has autism and is non-verbal.

This led to her mother’s heart-wrenching discovery that a neighbor had been molesting Sarah repeatedly. Without the program, the abuse may have never been revealed and stopped.

Your gift to Federation can protect the most vulnerable in our community.

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OPERATION FOOD SEARCH by margaret rambo WHAT | 20th Annual Golf Tournament WHERE | Wing Haven Country Club WHEN | Oct. 7 WHY | To help provide food to 4,500 children each weekend

through Operation Backpack, distribute food through partner agencies, and enrich the lives of low-income adults and children through nutrition education and cooking skills WHO | Co-chairs Nate Hall and Andy Seeger; executive director Sunny Schaefer, Karen Klaus, Barbara Donohue, Seeger Toyota, Ameren Missouri and other sponsors, A-Flight first place winners Greg Brownie, Rick Skalski, Jim May and Neal Alster HIGHLIGHTS | Oral and silent auctions, award presentations, BBQ dinner catered by Hospitality Studies students under Chef Robert Hertel from St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, music by Letter to Memphis

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WHAT | Pedal the Cause WHERE | Soldiers’ Memorial WHEN | Oct. 6 WHY | To raise funds for life-saving cancer research and to help find a

cure for cancer. All funds raised at Pedal the Cause go toward research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

WHO | Two-time lymphoma survivor Bill Koman, Dr. David Linehan, Pedal the Cause executive director Jay Indovino, Tom Sieckhaus of major sponsor Clayco, as well as Teri Griege, one of the top fundraisers and a cancer survivor.

HIGHLIGHTS | 15-, 25- and 50-mile rides, along with the 71-mile PTC Classic Long Ride and The Savvis Century Ride. An Athleta Spin tent, merchandise, snacks and local celebrity speakers.

2013 Dates and Hours

November 29th - December 21st Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Under the direction of former New York City Ballet’s Gen Horiuchi, Saint Louis Ballet takes this holiday classic to new heights. Twelve performances only at the beautiful Touhill Performing Arts Center.

T I C K E T S stlouisballet.org | 314.516.4949 Saint Louis Ballet is the region’s only professional ballet company. The 2013-2014 dancers, who hail from the nation’s top ballet training programs, perform repertoire from leading choreographers throughout the country. Gen Horiuchi, former principal dancer with New York City Ballet, is artistic director.

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to raising awareness about and preserving our state’s natural resources.

Proceeds from this year’s event go to fund Nine Network’s programming specific to Missouri conservation issues.

WHO | Co-founders Dan Burkhardt and John McPheeters, Connie Burkhardt, Dr. James Evans, Sarah Parker Pauley, Jim Blair, artist Billyo O’Donnell and other supporters HIGHLIGHTS | Music by the Old Salt Union and a feast of local food prepared by some of the area’s most talented chefs: Gerard Craft, Patrick Connelly, Josh Galliano, Ed Heath, Nick Martinkovic, Nick Miller, Kevin Nashan, Mike Randolph

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PHOTOS BY MARK FONVILLE

two holidays, one wreath ] A CHRISTMAS WREATH GETS A CLEVER Thanksgiving disguise on this tablescape.

I’m streamlining, folks. This holiday season, I’m embracing the elegance of simplicity.

This means simple recipes, simple parties and simple decor because, as we all know, doing less doesn’t mean having less. It means having more—more freedom to enjoy our families and friends, more money after the holidays and more time to make memories!

The key to a simple holiday season and successful entertaining is good planning. With a little planning, you can save yourself from the frenetic, anxious rush of the holiday pre-party scramble without sacrificing elegance. And simplicity, as they say, is the ultimate sophistication.

This year as I planned for the season, I wanted decor that was fresh, fitting for the holidays and versatile. My conclusion? A rustic wreath to work as a focal point during all my holiday gatherings.

I’ll use the wreath as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving tablescape and, with a quick costume change, hang it outdoors for Christmas.

Thanksgiving, of course, reminds me of the cornucopia, the symbol of the harvest. My idea was to create a new take on this classic decoration. I dressed up the wreath with seasonal fruit and vegetable accents to act as a throwback to the cornucopia’s theme of plenty.

I paired purple with the green to mix up my holiday color palette. Purple isn’t usually considered a winter holiday color, but it adds a modern touch to an otherwise very rustic table setting. Eggplants, purple grapes and aubergine plates contrast the green of Granny Smith apples, artichokes and asparagus.

If you use a wreath on your tablescape, be sure to place something between the table and the wreath to prevent the wreath from scratching the wood—a table cloth or runner works great for this. I’m using a strip of burlap to add a hint of the rustic for Thanksgiving.

At the end of Thanksgiving, I’ll eat the fruit from the tablescape and incorporate the vegetables into a few dishes. After I take apart the table, I’ll mist the wreath with water to rehydrate, add a few Christmas ornaments and hang it on my door. Here’s to a holiday season of unfussy elegance and simplicity!

P. ALLEN SMITH, HOST OF TWO PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMS, IS AN AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER AND GARDENING EXPERT. HE IS THE AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS, INCLUDING SEASONAL RECIPES FROM THE GARDEN.

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COLONIAL MARKETPLACE by rebecca koenig

adds. The center has also attracted familiar retailers, from The Woman’s Exchange to Town & Country Bridal Boutique and Ylang-Ylang, which will be moving into a new freestanding building on the west end of the property.

“Ivy Hill Boutique was already in existence in the Central West End, this is its second store,” Schnuck says, “and Dominic Michael came from down the street.”

With all these options in one location, Schnuck hopes Colonial Marketplace will help relieve that holiday shopping stress. “I think it’s an easier shopping experience because you can get in and out quickly,” he says. “It’s easy walking to experience every boutique that’s in there. In an indoor mall, your parking situation is not as easy.”

Shoppers will have the chance to sample the best of Colonial Marketplace at its first Holiday Walk, 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14. In addition to hosting carolers and serving refreshments, most merchants will have specials, such as trunk shows, discounts and giveaways, and will raffle off wreaths made with their products.

ILLUSTRATION BY MARK RANDALL

IT MIGHT BE THE NAME OF A CLASSIC CHILDREN’S MOVIE, but shoppers know the real Nightmare Before Christmas is navigating the mall parking lot during the holidays. There are ways to get gifts for everyone on your list while preserving your sanity, though. The newly reconfigured Colonial Marketplace on Ladue Road offers the variety of a large shopping center, but the convenience of an intimate town square. “We’re excited about our great mix of retailers and restaurants there,” says Mark Schnuck, CEO of the Desco Group.

The strip of storefronts had seen better days when the Desco Group purchased it, then a foreclosed property, through Reliance Bank in September 2011. The development company already owned adjacent Ladue Crossing, anchored by Schnucks, and saw the opportunity to make the most of the sister property, located between downtown Clayton and Interstate 170. “We had great knowledge of what we thought the potential could be,” Schnuck says. “If you look at the trade area for that shopping center, it’s a terrific demographic mix, both income and education levels.

It’s a very powerful location. We could put something in there that was high-end and attractive to the marketplace.”

Extensive renovations, including the addition of a second cupola, white-washed fencing and the Centennial Great Rivers Greenway Bike Trail, have revived the retail center. With the last few tenants signing leases, Schnuck reports that every space is spoken for. Nearby office workers seem happy to have new lunch options, and the Original Pancake House is packed on weekend mornings. “We think we’ve got a very unique mix of boutiques and restaurant experiences, many who are new to the St. Louis area,” Schnuck says, citing Australian sportswear company Dimvaloo Active Living. “Blown Away is the first blow dry bar in St. Louis; they’re doing great,” he

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StLBooks & Gifts, a new store at 100 W. Jefferson Ave. in Kirkwood, hosts a grand opening celebration Nov. 21. The store features local library memorabilia, new and used titles, and literary-themed gifts. It is the brainchild of Robin Theiss, a writer, book collector and publisher who previously served as president of St. Louis Writers Guild and as board member for the Missouri Writers Guild and the Missouri Center for the Book.

ART SCENE ADDITION

A new exhibit space opened in Grand Center on Nov. 16. Underwritten by longtime art patrons Ken and Nancy Kranzberg and directed by Daniel McGrath, DUET is a curatorial project whose inaugural exhibit features works from Los Angeles-based Ruben Ochoa and local artist B.J. Vogt. The series pairs local artists with complementary artists from another city and is free and open to the public.

GERANIUM BLOOMS

Beauty from every angle.

Geranium, a St. Louis-based jewelry and accessory boutique, expanded to a second location in West County Centre Nov. 8, just in time for holiday shopping. The store will carry accessories and apparel similar to that at its first location at The Boulevard, which opened a year ago.

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Madewell, the preppy clothing line acquired

by J.Crew in 2006, opened its first store in St. Louis Nov. 5, a 2,717-square-foot space in Plaza Frontenac.

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Earlier this month, Dandelions hosted a grand opening celebration with wine, appetizers and customer discounts. Previously EGG by Susan Lazar, the store at 9757 Clayton Road carries EGG, baby and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing up to size 12, accessories and gifts.

EYE-CATCHING EYEWEAR

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The Gourmet Whether they’re chatting about the latest farm-to-table restaurant or the best year for French merlots, your gourmet pals always seem to occupy a world of truffles and mandolins. When shopping for the person who loves treating themselves— and their friends—to the finer culinary things, you’ll have to think like a foodie.

cupcake tray, $39.50 from Sign of the Arrow | Missouri cutting board, $19.95 from Cornucopia | crystal candlesticks, $65 from Sign of the Arrow | raspberry vinegar, $28 from The Market at The Cheshire | customizable cupcakes, $4.95 each from Companion | brown sugar cubes, $8 from Central Table Food Hall | Kakao chocolate, $2.50 each from The Market at The Cheshire 2011 EdgeWild Merlot, $38 from EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery | monogrammed wine caddy, $53.50 from J.A. Whitney | decorative tea box, $90 from Sign of the Arrow | ginger chews, $3, and absinthe candies, $4.50 from Central Table Food Hall | olive oil dispenser, $7.95 from Cornucopia NOVEMBER 20, 2013 | townandstyle.com

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leather and fabric clutch, $161 at Pace Farias | Le Jardin sign on painted distressed wood, $8 at LIJ Designs | Pucci book, $69 at 10Denza | hard-case evening bag, $99 at Distinctions Michael Aram ring tray, $59 at Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | fleur de lys bookends, $45 at LIJ Designs | rhinestone cuff, $99 at Distinctions | wrought iron candelabrum, $60 at LIJ Designs

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The Homebody What about the friends whose greatest joy is feathering the nest? They devour shelter magazines and scour shops here and abroad for new treasures. No worries: with a little out-of-the-box thinking, you can find something new and unexpected to add to the boundless beauty that surrounds them.

Veranda book, $60 from Rusted Chandelier | leather-bound decanter, $143 from Ooh La La Fine Funrishings | rose and orchid bouquet, $68 from Thorn Studio | Michael Aram jewelry box, $99 from Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | silver champagne bucket, $239 from Ooh La La | Michterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small batch bourbon, $47 from The Wine Merchant | cut crystal amber glasses, $28 each at Lusso | black & white tiled ice bucket, $180 from Joy Tribout | Colonia Las Liebres wine, $14 from The Market at The Cheshire | bone salt & pepper shakers, $37 from Rusted Chandelier zebra-hair-covered book, $38 from Ooh La La NOVEMBER 20, 2013 | townandstyle.com

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All-American Guy Now’s your chance to dress him your way. Gift your guy with classics like the perfect jeans, oxfords, even a driving cap—and he’ll feel the way you want him to look: like a million bucks!

J. Paul products, $24 each from Savile Row | Salt sunglasses, $415 at The Eye Bar | Baldwin jeans, $220 at East + West | white and brown wingtips, $598 at Brooks Brothers | Moore & Giles leather laptop case, $155 at Mister Guy | Bulova ‘Wintermoor’ watch, $475 at Glenn Betz Jewelers | Wigens wool cap, $115 at Savile Row

Glamour Girl Being glamorous doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean sequins and feather boas. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glam gal loves her finery from the inside out.

Lingerie, accessories and luxe products give this girl her sparkle.

sparkle tank top, $45 at Ginger & Mary Ann | My Other Bag tote, $40 at Ginger & Mary Ann | rabbit fur scarf, $69 at Distinctions | Dav equestrian waterproof boots, $125 at Mister Guy Women | Henry & Belle jeans, $146 at Klutch | Ali & Bird chunky necklace, $100 at Ginger & Mary Ann | Nest candles, $16 and $37 from Lusso | Lise Charmel bra, $169 and panties, $119 at Clair de Lune | Lilly Pulitzer gold clutch, $148 at Pink Magnolia |

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1 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

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3 | THE WOMAN’S EXCHANGE

Give an original holiday gift with a unique Sarah Oliver wool handbag, handmade in Mill Valley, Calif. Its demure sand color is accented with a dazzling dragon brooch.

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Wear these best-selling bracelets and receive many blessings. Makes the perfect gift. St. Benedict Blessing bracelets, My Saint My Hero.

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Personalized gifts for every friend and family member.

140 Chesterfield Commons East Road | 636.536.5062 take-notes-stationery.com | $10 to $15

6 | SAVILE ROW

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Give the gift of patriotism with a USA-shaped infinity tray.

Travels in its own gift box. Food-safe porcelain.

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8 | EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

Premier Apple Fruit Truffles: a unique gift of 30 Granny Smith apple truffles in decadent semisweet chocolate topped with chocolate micro-drops and cinnamon, chocolate and white drizzle.

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10 | SMALL WORLD ANTIQUES

Perfect gift for the man in your life: a leather case for his new iPhone.

9752 Clayton Road | 314.997.5854

11 | CLEANSPA

Surprise even the most difficult person to buy for with a gift card or basket from CleanSpa. Our unique hand and foot treatments are sure to please.

17201 Chesterfield Airport Road | 314.880.0777 | cleanspa.com

12 | F.O.B. SAINT LOUIS

Embellish your front door with a welcoming basket of winter greens, berries, cones, ribbons and a snowman! Wreaths and swags customize the finishing touch.

157 Lamp and Lantern Village | 636.207.7131 | fobcottageflorals.com

13 | AMINI’S HOME, RUGS & GAME ROOM

Share old memories and make new ones for years to come with PacMan’s Arcade Party. With 13 classic arcade games in one, you can recreate the glory days of the arcade in your own home this holiday.

17377 Chesterfield Airport Road | 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

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14 | GOURMET TO GO

Our distinctive nightly entrees are just one of the many ways you can redeem the Gourmet to Go gift card. Now that’s a tasteful gift.

Ladue | Clayton | Westport 314.205.1151 | gourmettogo.com

15 | CRAFT ALLIANCE GALLERY

These crimson ornaments will brighten your home for the holidays. Made by local glassblower Sam Stang, they are handblown and make wonderful gifts for yourself or your friends.

6640 Delmar Blvd. | 314.725.1177 craftalliance.org

Unique Boutique features the work of dozens of nationally and locally recognized artists and merchants, a great place for holiday shopping.

Open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 23 and 24.

755 S. Price Road | 314.993.4040 | jburroughs.org

17 | PASSPORT LUGGAGE

The Briggs & Riley medium sling rolling brief is normally $389, but it’s on sale until Dec. 21 for $339. Also until Dec. 1, save $50 on all Briggs & Riley purchases more than $350.

Plaza Frontenac | 314.432.2473 Saint Louis Galleria | 314.726.1313 passportluggage.com

18 | THE BACK STORE

Pure LatexBLISS beds elevate your body and cradle tense muscles, allowing them to relax.

Four area locations: Chesterfield Mall, Plaza Frontenac, Saint Louis Galleria and West County Center.

314.643.8432 | stlbackstore.com

19 | TREATS UNLEASHED

Countless treats, toys, beds and more for the pets and pet lovers on your holiday gift list. One of our favorites is Bessie & Barnie beds, in sizes and colors perfect for every pet on your list.

157 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. treats-unleashed.com

20 | EVOLUTION FITNESS

Offers proven and effective personal training, private yoga, massage and nutritional coaching in the privacy of your home or on-site. Give the gift of health!

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Give the gift of play this holiday season. This 5-foot Tarzan Tower will provide years of enjoyment for your children.

17373 Edison Ave. | 636.530.0055 dreamplayrec.com $2,599 installed through Dec. 1.

22 | K. HALL DESIGNS

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More than 98-percent natural, we use plant extracts and soothing botanicals, including shea butter and olive oil to ensure quality.

8416 Manchester Road | 314.963.3293 Plaza Frontenac | 314.991.6988 khalldesigns.com

23 | SUGAREE BAKING COMPANY

Nothing says ‘seasons greetings’ better than a delicious pie. Assortments to select from.

1242 Tamm Ave. | 314.645.5496 sugareebaking.com

24 | GO!SPA

Lux Holiday Candles are exquisite and formulated to burn 10 to 12 hours per ounce.

Fragrence floods the air quickly and lasts long after the flame has gone out.

11735 Manchester Road | 314.822.0772 gospagirl.com | From $16

25 | IBELLA BEADS

Creatively present this Hamsa Pendant by attaching it to the top of a gift, around a wine bottle for a hostess gift, or simply by itself.

Many styles to choose from at only $12.

770 N. New Ballas Road | 314.567.1928

26 | FINE PORTRAITURE

BY ELIZABETH MAYER

Elizabeth Mayer fine portraiture in charcoal, beautifully rendered in classic black and white, and conveniently drawn from photographs taken in the studio or provided by you.

314.962.4953 | portraitsbyelizabethmayer.com

27 | EDGEWILD RESTAURANT & WINERY

EdgeWild offers wine, a perennial holiday gift favorite, along with gift cards and EdgeWild Wine Club memberships.

550 Chesterfield Center | 636.532.0550 edgewildwinery.com

28 | SIGN OF THE ARROW

For the angels in your life! With sweet sayings like ‘May Angels Watch Over You’ or ‘Friends are Life’s Treasures.’ They are available in assorted colors and are 4 to 6 inches.

9740 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 signofthearrow.com

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29 | PULSE

Make the holidays a little more special this year. Customize a monogrammed necklace, bracelet, cellphone case or clutch.

1644 Clarkson Road | 636.519.4022 pulsestl.com

30 | RILEY’S ORGANICS

For the furry member of your family: super tasty treats made in the USA with organic and human-grade ingredients. Available at Dierberg’s, Straub’s, Deer Creek Coffee, Kennelwood, Kirkwood Farmers Market, It’s a St. Louis Thing and other retailers.

314.549.8849 | rileysorganics.com

31 | GENOVESE JEWELERS

Give a special holiday gift with this 14kt. white gold pave ring containing round diamonds.

12460 Olive Blvd. | 314.878.6203 genovesejewelers.com | $4,200

32 | ETHOS AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALON & SPA

Anyone on your list would be thrilled to be pampered by our professional team. Give the gift of beauty.

173 Carondelet Plaza | 8025 Bonhomme Ave. 314.875.9499 | ethosaveda.com

33 | KODNER GALLERY

An original 1987 psychedelic painting by contemporary American artist Peter Max titled ‘Over the Moon.’ See this and other pieces at Kodner Gallery’s holiday exhibition, Little Gems, 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 23.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 kodnergallery.com

34 | GINGER & MARY ANN BOUTIQUE

Count your blessings with the Blessing Bracelet and help increase gratitude worldwide.

151 W. Jefferson Ave. | 314.821.4646 gingerandmaryannboutique.com

35 | THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

A gift card from the J is the perfect fit. It can be put toward membership, massage, tickets to specials events and even program registrations.

Creve Coeur | Chesterfield 314.423.5700 | jccstl.org

36 | POLE POSITION RACEWAY ST. LOUIS

Annual membership includes two races, a race during your birthday month, one gift item and future discounts on races for a year.

8800 Watson Road | 314.925.7545 polepositionraceway.com

37 | THE DIAMOND FAMILY

Custom jewelry by Cassandra Erin with sketches, images or a handwritten message that you provide. Three weeks notice required.

473 Lafayette Center | 636.391.6622 thediamondfam.com | Starting at $199

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38 | CHILL FROZEN YOGURTS

In charge of this year’s holiday party?

Twenty cups and toppings of your choice, pre-packed and ready for pick-up. Call Chill 24 hours in advance to place your order.

7610 Wydown Blvd. | 314.932.5010 chillfrozenyogurts.com | $50

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14366 Manchester Road | 636.256.7901

40 | LIFE MEDIA

One of the hottest gifts for the holidays is a new TV. We are taking orders for the new Ultra HD, the next generation in high-definition viewing.

314.966.3775 | lifemediallc.net

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MHA HAS A LOT TO BE PROUD OF as it celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Snow Ball. The organization, founded in 1945, works to end the stigma of mental illness, connect individuals and families to effective care, advocate for improved quality of mental health care, and improve mental wellness through prevention and education programs. Longtime supporter Norma Stern, who has co-chaired the gala for the past seven years, will receive the Silver Bell Award.

So, what to wear to the Friday night gala? The attire is ‘cocktail’; consider wearing green, since it’s the color of mental health awareness. Metallics also are good choices. Don’t be afraid to sparkle with sequins.

Red (and green) are holiday favorites, along with black, the ‘go-to color’. And the length? Cocktail translates to short; however some will wear long in a nod to the ball’s previous black-tie dress code.

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ChampagneStro 7721 Clayton Road 314.726.6442 We enjoy being a part of this wonderful community and all it has to offer. Please stop by for some festive libations.

8409 Maryland Avenue 314.726.5880 Consigning and selling womens apparel such as St. John knits, Chanel, Tory Burch, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and more.

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participants A Floral Gallery Blue Moon Active Wear Castle Design Chill Frozen Yogurt Clayton Fine Art Gallery Clayton Pilates Studio The Designing Block The Diamond Shop Doncaster Studio Dotdotdash Elizabeth Real Estate Group, llc Expressions Furniture

Fibercations, llc The Fur and Leather Centre Garrison Limited Gladden Hair Design The Great Frame Up Happy Up Inc. Kimberly Martin Salon Kitchen Conservatory Lola & Penelope Lusso Naturally Fit Studio Oh Lolli Lolli

8282 Forsyth Boulevard 314.725.2121 | Straubs.com Leave the cooking to us!

We’ve got everything you need for holiday parties.

Samantha’s Other Place 8411 Maryland Avenue 314.725.8711 SamanthasOtherPlace.com PRP Wine Tasting Event, drawings for free salon services, special gift certificate offers, a Jewelry Trunk Show and live entertainment.

Protzel’s Deli Prudential Select Properties/ Upper End Properties Samantha’s Other Place Straub’s Market Sweet Boutique Timekeepers in Clayton twigs & MOSS Vanity Village Consignment Boutique Z Pizza

8115a Clayton Road 314.932.1222 SweetBoutiqueGifts.com Sweet gifts and accessories for all your holiday needs. Decorate, delight and devour your way through our newly expanded shop.

7610 Wydown Boulevard 314.932.5010 ChillFrozenYogurts.com Let us simplify your holiday entertaining. Sample our unique flavors and offerings.

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For a more contemporary and artistic Hanukkah look, choose a sculptural menorah made of non-traditional materials, such as this fused-glass Western Wall by Tamara Baskin Art Glass.

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dementia lose the ability to manage their medications, find their way home, take care of themselves and eat properly. They need an extraordinary amount of oversight, security and guidance, and that’s what we provide.

It all comes down to people caring for people, and our highly trained caregivers provide a warm, homelike, completely secure environment.”

The community is based on a ‘social model’ of care. “Humans are meant to be together, so we group PARC PROVENCE RESIDENTS ENJOY A RANGE OF our residents with others of similar ACTIVITIES ADAPTED TO THEIR ABILITY LEVELS. cognitive ability and needs,” Tjaden explains. “This creates a sense of independence and engagement with others.” The emphasis is on what residents can still do, not what they’ve lost. “We make the most of their abilities by offering meaningful, personalized activity programs that keep them mentally and physically active as long as possible.”

Parc Provence is preparing for a yearlong, 10th anniversary celebration. “The achievements of this community stand as benchmarks for memory-care communities across the nation and the world,” Tjaden says “Our residents may not always remember their grandchild’s name, but they still respond to life, they’re still capable of joy. We’re committed to keeping them not just safe and healthy, but happy.”

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OUR MOTHER’S LOVING FACE, our childhood pet, our first love ... these experiences accumulate over the years, turning us into who we are. But what happens when we forget how to remember? Who are we when we’ve lost the ability to recall the past and to recognize our loved ones?

Parc Provence is a skilled nursing, assisted-living and memory-care community for seniors with every stage of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s-induced dementia or other types of dementia (an umbrella term for memory loss). “Just because they’ve lost their memory doesn’t mean they’ve lost their humanity,” says Karen Tjaden, director of marketing and admissions. “No matter which stage of dementia they’re experiencing, we treat them as individuals, meeting their needs with dignity and respect. We maximize their quality of life in every way possible—physically, emotionally and socially.”

Dementia is bewildering for those diagnosed with the illness—and for their families as well. “They want to make sure their loved ones have the best possible care, but they’re confused by all the options,” Tjaden says. “For example, not every community offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, but it’s part of our unique approach.”

Even relatively healthy residents in the early stages of dementia benefit from access to a high level of medical care on site, she notes: “Dementia is a degenerative disease.

When coupled with other medical issues experienced by seniors, anything can happen.” Individuals with dementia need a consistent routine, she adds. “Should a medical emergency occur, we don’t have to confuse and disrupt residents by moving them to another location.”

Caregivers at Parc Provence understand residents have basic health and safety issues that can’t be ignored. “We don’t cut corners here,” Tjaden says. “Individuals with

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.2 million Americans have the disease. Most are 65 years and older, but approximately 200,000 persons have early-onset disease. T&S shares local research updates, tips for those who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s and the personal stories of two men at increased risk for Alzheimer’s who underwent genetic tests.

[ predicting the future ] If you had a family history of Alzheimer’s, would you undergo the test that determines if you carry the gene? The two men featured below are participants in Washington University’s Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network (DIAN). >> brent whitney, GROVE, OKLAHOMA | AGE: 34

My grandmother was one of 14 children. Ten of her siblings died from Alzheimer’s and most died in their mid-50s. So did she when she was 55. My father died at the same age. He developed symptoms when he was 48 and lost his job a year later. The disease progressed quickly, but I’m sure he probably had signs of it before then.

When I was younger, I would hear my parents talk about Grandma. After my dad was diagnosed, my mother thought it (Alzheimer’s) skipped a generation and that I would be safe.

There wasn’t a lot of information 20 years ago. Over the years, I heard of cousins who developed the disease.

A couple of years ago, I traveled to a center in Tulsa to get the blood work done to see if I had the gene. Six weeks later, I got a call. I was positive. It took me a minute to understand what the doctor said. I have a nearly 100 percent chance of developing Alzheimer’s around the same time my dad did. I hope for the best but am preparing for the worst. I took the test for my two children. At the end of the day, it’s about doing what I can to improve their future.

I think they will be better prepared for whatever happens.

It’s been difficult, and my wife now wishes that I had never been tested.

>> joe heinrichs, DAVENPORT, IOWA | AGE: 48

I’ve taken the test. So have my three brothers and two sisters. There are doctors who know the results, but we chose not to. We know the odds: 50/50. If we carry the gene, our children have a 50/50 chance of carrying the gene. I have three sons. My brothers, sisters and I made our own decision but came to the same conclusion: We don’t want to know. If one of us changes his or her mind, the rest of us will support their decision.

Dad was diagnosed in 1983 and passed away in 1988 when he was 50. Back then there was no hope. Families didn’t talk about it. A genetic counselor met with all of us and basically dictated what we could and could not do: ‘You won’t smoke. You won’t drink. You won’t have children,’ and all this stuff. We said: ‘No.’ At least, that’s how I took it, as someone in my late teens. I didn’t want someone dictating how I should live.

When they found the genetic marker, we all talked about it. We took the test but decided we didn’t want to know the results, because knowing would just dictate our lives more. I don’t want to know my status unless there is a definite cure or a definite treatment. I firmly believe they will find a cure for Alzheimer’s, and I hope it comes sooner rather than later. Science has come a long way in the past 30 to 40 years.

alzheimer’s meds // “There are two main categories of medicines taken by Alzheimer’s patients: cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor inhibitors,” says AMY TIEMEIER, AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY. “Both can slow progression of the disease. Patients can remain stable for a longer period of time on them, but they will not improve.”

Vitamin E also can be used as an additional, low-cost therapy, Tiemeier notes. “It appears to delay the time until critical end point, that is, when institutionalization is needed.” Patients who are on blood thinners or who have had a stroke caused by a clot should not take Vitamin E because it can increase their bleeding risk. “It’s the clinician’s call to use it or not,” she says.

Pill boxes marked with days of the week can help Alzheimer’s patients in early stages of the disease take their medications, especially if they have used the boxes before. “However, constant evaluation by family and caregivers is necessary to detect any slide in function that may result in missed medication and mix-ups,” Tiemeier says. By mid-level disease, someone else will need to manage medications, she adds. “There’s even a medication-dispensing machine for use at home—ask your doctor or pharmacist about it.”

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MARKETING DIRECTOR, THE SOLANA WEST COUNTY Moving a loved one with Alzheimer’s into a residential care facility is not as difficult a transition for the resident as it is for those left behind. Lessen the guilt by finding a residential community that provides an exceptional atmosphere and that follows through on its promises. Be comfortable with your choice and build a relationship with caregivers there. Seek a facility that you can access 24/7. It will help you feel better with your decision. If you are still grappling with guilt, talk with staff. At our organization, families can meet with our health and wellness director, who is a licensed registered nurse, or talk to our memory care specialist.

We routinely have family meetings, some impromptu, some scheduled.

There’s no benefit to waiting to find a residential community for someone with Alzheimer’s. Their outcome won’t improve. The severity will only worsen.

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toni dewhirst, R.N., RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR, DOLAN MEMORY CARE HOMES Make sure you and the residential care administrator are on same page. Depending upon the stage of their disease, some patients may want to be involved in the selection process.

However, they may not remember. Accept that the transition will take time and that staff needs to develop a bond with the new resident. This may mean no family visits for a couple of days.

It’s best to have the resident’s room already set-up with familiar objects. This may include a small side table with collectibles or souvenirs. Photographs are good, and because many Alzheimer’s patients have better long-term memory recall, include pictures of the resident’s parents or siblings. Items like these allow staff to engage the new resident in conversation.

Schedule your loved ones’ arrival in the morning because Alzheimer’s patients tend to have anxiety in late afternoon and evening. Many of our new residents arrive in time for lunch. Then their family can leave quietly. A telephone call might be OK that night, but it depends upon the resident.

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We have several clinical studies, both symptomatic and potentially disease-modifying, regarding Alzheimer’s disease. One multi-center trial involves a unique compound that can be added to current therapies, or be consumed through a milkshake-like product. It’s a medical ‘food’ designed to bolster the cognitive ability of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Glucose is the universal fuel or energy source for brain cells, and Alzheimer’s patients have a deficiency of it. This medical food provides brain cells with an alternative energy source when cerebral glucose is diminished. It contains triglycerides that the liver converts into ketones, natural energy sources made by the body.

Another ongoing and promising trial targets amyloid, a protein-like material that forms plaque deposits in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and potentially is what kills brain cells. This trial involves an agent that, in previous trials, looked promising at being able to halt the manufacture of amyloid and stop disease progression.

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DIRECTOR, KNIGHT ADRC, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY It used to be that a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease came only with an autopsy. That’s changed. We’ve been developing tools to identify the brain changes of Alzheimer’s in living people and we now have diagnostic tests to support an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

These tests include a special imaging procedure called Positron Emission Tomography or PET scan, and an analysis of spinal fluid to detect the presence of abnormal proteins called amyloid and tau.

The reason you haven’t heard about the PET test for Alzheimer’s is because no insurance company has agreed to reimburse for it. Most insurers reimburse for the spinal fluid analyses. Once these tests become fully refined and are brought out through a large-scale clinical practice, they will help to revolutionize how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed.

We’ve also determined that brain changes with Alzheimer’s begin decades before symptoms appear. This gives us the opportunity to consider intervening with medications before dementia appears. It changes our paradigm from seeking a cure in existing patients to preventing dementia from ever occurring.

Who would have thought you’d be taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time.

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when to take the car keys away // Imagine if your ability to drive was taken away—forever.

Alzheimer’s patients face this possibility sooner than most people. So what are the signs that families should look for before they pocket keys to the car?

“Accidents, getting lost and scrapes along the passenger side of the car are all tip-offs,” says STEVE MISKOVIC, PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT MEMORY CARE HOME SOLUTIONS. “Driving retirement is one of the toughest discussions to have because it represents the last bastion of independence.” And reasoning with a cognitively impaired person can be difficult.

Some outside counsel might help, Miskovic notes.

“Washington University, Mercy and other institutions offer a driving assessment,” he says. It includes a report that goes back to the patient’s primary doctor. Another, more extreme measure is alerting the Department of Revenue about an unsafe driver. The department then sends a postcard requiring the driver to retake their written and vision tests within 30 days. Many fail, Miskovic says.

But just because some.0one doesn’t possess a valid driving license doesn’t mean he or she won’t get behind the wheel. “That’s when families need to get creative,” Miskovic says. “I’ve known family members who’ve hidden the keys, sold the car and, in one case, shaved the key so it still fit but wouldn’t start the engine.”

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PROVING THAT AGE is just a number, Fenton septuagenarians Judy and Arnie Fischer pack their days with sports, exercise and riding their Spyder motorcycles, which the couple purchased when Arnie turned 70 and turned in his private pilot’s license.

The Fischers play softball and volleyball on separate local leagues. Arnie took up softball while he worked for Anheuser-Busch, but Judy has played the sport since grade school and currently manages a recreational team at St. Francis of Assisi in Oakville. “Twice, at least 20 years ago, I took teams to the Senior Olympics,” she says. “We played in Phoenix and in Disney World’s complex in Orlando.”

Beyond organized sports, Arnie regularly makes use of their basement gym, while Judy attends classes at RiverChase Recreation Center in Fenton. Together, they golf multiple times a week, bike and take walks. “When we’re looking

for something to do on Sundays, we’ll ride bikes at Meramec Greenway in Valley Park,” Fischer says.

“And we golf together a lot, too. We finally got our kids involved in golf and played a lot this past summer with my daughter and my grandson.”

Even on vacation, the Fischers usually manage to fit in some exercise. “Two years ago we went to our 50th state, North Dakota, and played golf,” Fischer says. “We snowmobile in Yellowstone Park in the winter and when we travel to Siesta Key in Florida with our kids, we rent bikes and ride all over.”

Fischer describes herself as rarely sitting still, and the couple’s love of physical activity truly spans their lifetime. “The two of us have always been active,” Fischer says. “Arnie has always lifted weights, even when he was working. They say exercise keeps you mentally in shape. All I know is I don’t feel good when I don’t work out.

And afterward, you have twice the energy!”

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Gathering with friends or family this season? Central Table has a flavor for every palate, and the perfect intimate setting for your group’s festive lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Whether dining in our private room, or in the main hall, experience why critics call Central Table one of the “best new restaurants of 2013”.

CAPE ALBEON

It is all about family at Cape Albeon. Our 18-acre, lakeside campus lends itself to fun events. Trips to the winery and theater, great food, activities, and health and wellness programs are just a few of the offerings. Come take our no-pressure tour.

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Braised Brisket Enchilada plate, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Pozole, Tableside Guacamole, Quesadilla, Paletas, Churros

THIS FORAY INTO MEXICAN FARE by the Pi people (the Euclid Hospitality Group) has all the right stuff. Set in the old Rothschild’s space, the decor is funky and cool, with powder blue metal chairs, an inviting bar and two walls of windows looking out on the corner of Euclid and McPherson avenues. And then, of course, there’s the food, which is offered in enough variety to be interesting—and at the right price.

The Tortilla Soup ($5) is almost a meal in itself. A big bowlful comes on a plate with piles of sliced radishes, cotija cheese, avocado and diced onion for you to add as desired. The broth is full of flavor and big chunks of chicken, bell peppers and tortilla chips.

There are always a couple of ‘blue plate specials,’ and the one I had, Slow-Braised Brisket Enchilada ($13), was fabulous. A puffy, dense masa base was piled with shredded meat infused with all the flavors of hours of slow cooking in seasoned liquid. Also on the plate were

corn in cream sauce and Mexican rice (both good).

Another special, Tinga Chicken Enchilada ($12) was also a winner. The slow-cooked chicken was packed with flavor and came in chipotle and roasted tomato sauce. This was rolled in corn enchiladas and sat on tomatillo sauce with a drizzle of house-made crema.

One complaint: too much melted cheese on top. But it’s a beautiful thing when an entree comes with two sides, like they do here, and even better when you can choose the ones you want. My refried beans were great, with a pronounced pork-fat undertone, as was the Vegetable Escabeche (pickled veggies).

There is an extensive taco selection here, and at the top of our list is the Pescado ($3.50), with a thick slab of mahi surrounded by cabbage-pickled red onion slaw and chipotle crema and topped with toasted pepitas. Octo Taco ($3.50) was less successful, filled with grilled octopus, refried beans, garbanzos and grapefruit salsa. The octopus had a

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strong smokiness from grilling that was distracting, and the grapefruit was another strong flavor that simply kept the combination from blending into a compatible whole.

Excellent, however, was the Camaron taco ($4), with tender sweet shrimp bathed in diabla sauce (guajillo, chile de arbol, garlic and onion) and corn kernels. Don’t miss the guacamole ($9) made tableside, either, if only to watch the server turn 1 1/2 avocadoes into an addiction. No doubt the smoky poblano chile in there has something to do with that, but so does getting your guac served just as chunky or smooth as you like it (make sure to specify, if he/she doesn’t ask you).

Not to be outshone by the savories, our desserts— Churros ($4) and Palettas ($3)—were stellar. The Mexican doughnut bits were crisp and slathered in sugar, while the chocolate paletta was a delicious fudgsicle, only creamier and more chocolatey than the store-bought variety.

Pasta Nostra in Norwalk, Conn. That was the first time I ever sat down and had impeccable, true Italian cooking.

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ALL IS CALM AT MUSTARD SEED THEATRE

TWO PLAYS NOW ON STAGES IN ST. LOUIS take us back to two of the darkest times of the 20th century. All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, at Mustard Seed Theatre, reenacts a curious incident from the early days of World War I. Freud’s Last Session, at the Repertory Theatre’s Studio Theatre, imagines a fictional event on the first day of World War II. All is Calm takes place on Christmas Eve 1914, when British troops in the trenches in France heard German troops singing Christmas carols. They began to respond in kind. A choral competition ensued. It became a night and day of singing, exchanging food and drink, and playing soccer. It was, someone has suggested, the last expression of the chivalric code, when warriors honored a shared humanity in the opponent they were trying to kill. The brief Christmas truce became legendary.

Peter Rothstein’s play, only an hour long, alternates a cappella musical numbers and the performance of historical documents, mostly letters written by the soldiers.

The musical numbers include carols in both English and German and popular songs of that war, including ‘Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag,’ ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary,’ ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning,’ and, chillingly, ‘God Save the King’ and ‘Deutschland Über Alles.’

Director Deanna Jent has arranged the men in attractive groupings on Kyra Bishop’s set made up of the barbed wire and shell-shattered building fragments of trench warfare, with a painted backdrop of gray clouds and stunted trees. Michael Sullivan’s lights subtly trace the changing moods of the men and the music. Jane Sullivan designed the period army costumes. Ten of St. Louis’s best actors make

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up the cast. Music director Joe Schoen blends their voices in the a cappella choral numbers, with outstanding solo work by several of the performers.

In Freud’s Last Session, playwright Mark St. Germain imagines a meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis on Sept. 3, 1939, the day England declared war on Germany. Freud had moved to London from Vienna to escape the Nazis; he is only a few weeks away from his death by oral cancer. Freud, a confirmed atheist, has admired the writings of the young Oxford professor Lewis, especially his comments on Freud’s favorite poem, John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and wonders why he has converted to Christianity. So he invites Lewis to visit him.

St. Germain draws on the writings of the two men to make up their conversation.

But the play doesn’t merely present dueling philosophical essays. It explores the personalities of Freud and Lewis, the experiences and motivations that have formed their respective positions about the existence of God. Frequent radio bulletins about the imminence of war interrupt them, as does a false air-raid alarm and real alarms about Freud’s medical condition. These, too, reveal things about the two men.

The meetings take place in Peter and Margery Spack’s handsome set of Freud’s comfortable study, filled with small figures of Greek, Roman and Egyptian gods, goddesses and rulers. Elizabeth Eisloeffel’s costumes enhance the actors’ characterizations. Benjamin Marcum composed the sound design and James Sale the lighting.

Barry Mulholland’s Freud is physically frail but mentally strong and verbally quick, both irritating and admirable. Jim Butz’s Lewis is respectful of Freud but firm in his convictions. Both performances are terrific. Freud’s Last Session is stimulating theater.

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Loop lovers will soon have another dining option: THE MARKET ON DELMAR

by GLOBAL FOODS. The international grocery store moving into Washington University’s new mixed-use apartment building is upping the ante with a prepared foods section that will offer quick-service global breakfast, lunch, dinner and made-to-order dishes.

BEN POREMBA, of Elaia, Olio and Salume Beddu, will be in charge of the kitchen.

[ a new home ]

Welcome to the farm! After brief stints at The Restaurant at The Cheshire and Ibby’s at Washington University, WILFRIN FERNANDEZCRUZ is taking the executive chef position at WINSLOW’S HOME, 7213 Delmar Blvd.

[ joie de vivre ]

The Central West End is getting a little spicier with the addition of two Cajunand Creole-themed restaurants. The KITCHEN SINK recently reopened in a new location, 255 Union Blvd., while EVANGELINE’S NEW ORLEANS, owned by DON BAILEY of EurOrleans Bistro in Millstadt, Ill., is planning to open soon at 512 N. Euclid Ave.

[ early bird ]

Not to count chickens before they hatch, but prolific restaurateur DAVE BAILEY announced plans to open a second location of his popular downtown breakfast/brunch establishment ROOSTER in the spring. The new place (3150 S. Grand Blvd.) will have 200 seats, community tables, a large patio and evening hours. The commissary kitchen that supplies his restaurants will take over the lower level.

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Hate to wait? BAR LES FRERES (7637 Wydown Blvd.), celebrating a year in business this month, now accepts reservations.

The original PASTA HOUSE at 8213 Delmar Blvd. is closing at the end of December after nearly four decades. The owners hope to relocate nearby.

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Perfect for the holidays, a classic Agatha Christie mystery at The Rep! Come celebrate the 61st anniversary of The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running stage production.

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DOES VINTAGE MATTER? When trying to pick a wine, the usual determinants will be the producer, varietal, location and finally the vintage. The first three are self-explanatory, thanks in part to the media highlighting the term terroir, which signifies the specific taste of a place. So are certain wines better because of the year that they are grown? Unequivocally, the answer is yes.

Wine, unlike spirits, is a living and breathing organism— and much more of an agricultural product than the vast majority of its higher-octane counterparts. Wine is made in the field, the actual vinification just highlights the wine’s natural character—meaning that wine is susceptible to its environment and will react accordingly. If it rains right before harvest, chances are the wine will come off flat or watery because the grapes absorb too much moisture.

Likewise, if the growing season is too cold, the grapes will not reach full ripeness, veraison, and will be overly acidic.

A good vintage is one that has a balanced growing season: good temperatures during the day with proper sun exposure, and low temperatures during the night.

The diurnal shift will help the grapes ripen during the day and retain their acidity during the evening. Furthermore, a steady growing season, with no major storms, is ideal.

Frost is terrible, hail is even worse (you can’t harvest a vineyard with fallen grapes). Speaking of storms, the more rain in a vintage, the more the vineyard will have to be pruned back. If grapes grow too well, their natural resources are diluted and their essence is scaled back. On the flip side, if it rains just enough to help the grapes along but they have to struggle somewhat to grow, the quality of the resulting product is much higher. Some of the best vintages in the past decade from a major growing region such as Napa Valley have been 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2008 due to the perfect combination of great environmental conditions and sound vinification practices. If you find these vintages at great prices, buy the lot. They’re worth it.

The Rams host their fourth annual Green Game on Nov. 24 against the Chicago Bears. They will highlight the importance of sustainability throughout the game. Limited tickets are still available.

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Nothing says ‘holiday time’ like traditional horse and carriage rides. At 6 p.m. Dec. 6, enjoy free carriage rides, holiday carolers, cookies and activities from the City of Clayton at the Shoppes at the Crescent.

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4 | SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER

Write a Message of Hope to lift the spirits of patients and parents who will be at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center during this holiday season.

1465 S. Grand Blvd. | 314.577.5605 | glennon.org

5 | BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS

The Bach Society Chorus & Orchestra, celebrating its 73rd concert season, presents another memorable Christmas Candlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17 at Powell Hall.

3547 Olive St., Ste. 120 | 314.534.1700 bachsociety.org

6 | ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

Enjoy a St. Louis family tradition at Powell Hall on Dec. 8. See 450 talented young singers perform holiday favorites and works by master composers.

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Manchester United Methodist Church hosts the 11th annual Fair Trade Market, a collection of vendors selling Fair Trade goods, so artisans in developing countries will earn a living wage. The market takes place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 and Nov. 29 through Dec.1.

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9 | EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Epworth’s Youth Drop-in Center was featured in MissionCast, momissioncast.com. Every Friday, volunteers work with homeless youth to prepare a hot meal, which is shared with all youth in the center.

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10 | DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS

The 2012 Shining Tree Lot and Boutique attracted more than 275 volunteers and raised more than $40,000 to benefit programs such as Early Intervention, Family Support and GRADS (Group Recreation and Development Support).

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Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30, and Maplewood is the place for artisan-crafted gifts and food. Before heading out, visit us online for a full list of specials.

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Presenting Willem de Looper: All That Jazz, an exhibition of significant paintings from the ’80s and ’90s. Opening 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 22.

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Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon, the perfect addition to Saint Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker. At 12:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22, the three-course luncheons feature a meet-and-greet with Sugar Plum Fairy and cast. Featuring an American Girl doll to be won each day. For tickets, touhill.org.

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ABOUT TIME >> When Tim (Harry Potter alumnus Domhnall

The Gallery at Chesterfield Arts | Free chesterfieldarts.org >> A juried art exhibition exploring the use of the written word, printed text and typography. Through Dec. 20.

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now–1/4 between plating and picking: a glimpse of family-owned farms around the united states

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11/22–1/17 willem de looper: all that jazz...

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Gleeson) learns the male members of his family can time travel, he uses his power to woo and wed Mary (Rachel McAdams). Although billed as a romantic comedy, About Time is more a film about life and its attendant joys and sorrows. Writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually) rounds out the plot with his usual cast of quirky Brits, most notably Bill Nighy as Tim’s father. The time travel conceit is not much more than a laugh-provoking gimmick as Tim gets a do-over for romantic mishaps, but it serves to get the film’s point across: Each day we have with those we love is precious.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. It’s a perfect not-too-schmaltzy date night movie. —S.Z VIEWED AT CHASE PARK PLAZA CINEMAS

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ALL IS LOST >> All Is Lost depicts a classic conflict in its purest

11/23 kirkwood holiday walk

9:30 a.m. | Downtown Kirkwood | Free | downtownkirkwood.com

11/24 ladue holiday walk

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11/24 clayton’s holiday champagne stroll

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12/6 all that glitters | shopping and skating

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5–9 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden | $6–$16 | mobot.org >> Join the Missouri Botanical Garden as thousands of lights adorn the garden for the first time in history. The exhibit also will include a traditional candlelight village and an interactive area where visitors can decorate life-size snowmen.

ST. PETERS TREE LIGHTING 6:30–9 p.m. | St. Peters City Hall | Free | stpetersmo.net

>>>11/29 U.S. BANK WILD LIGHTS

5:30–8:30 p.m. | Saint Louis Zoo | $5, $4 members stlzoo.org Walk through the Zoo’s holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Fridays through Sundays in November and December, starting Nov. 29.

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form: man vs. nature. Robert Redford plays the film’s only character, an unnamed man sailing solo across the Indian Ocean whose boat takes on water after running into a shipping container. We never learn much about him; his yacht is devoid of personal touches, and he rarely makes a sound. Only the message in a bottle he casts off into the sea hints at the life he left behind. Redford’s almost exclusively physical performance is quiet, controlled and masterful, and the cinematography is powerful but not melodramatic. Whether allegorical or simply a survival story, this is a beautiful piece of art.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. —R.K. VIEWED AT PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA

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the butterfingers angel, mary & joseph, herod the nut, and the slaughter of 12 hit carols in a pear tree

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Stray Dog Theatre | Tower Grove Abbey | $18–$20 straydogtheatre.org >> A touching, funny and imaginative retelling of the Christmas story, complete with talking animals, a feminist Mary, a jealous Joseph, a fast-talking sheep, and one loud-mouthed, overbearing tree. Through Dec. 21.

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The Fabulous Fox | $25–$80 | fabulousfox.com

11/27 thunder from down under

7 p.m. | River City Casino | $20–$40 | rivercity.com

12/4–12/22 black nativity: a holiday celebration

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8 p.m. | The Ethical Society | $28 | guitarstlouis.net

11/29 hilary scott

9 p.m. | Plush St. Louis | $12–$15 | plushstl.com

12/4 jim brickman: the magic of christmas

7:30 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center | $27 –$65 | touhill.org

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8 p.m. | Chaifetz Arena $39–$139 | thechaifetzarena.com >> Sir Elton John, one of the most highly acclaimed and successful artists of all time, is on tour! Listen to him play his latest album, The Diving Board, when he stops in St. Louis.

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by stephanie zeilenga listing price | $869,000 listing agent | tim meyer of red key realty leaders IN 2000, AMY NOLAN NEEDED MORE SPACE

and easier access to local amenities and the highway than her Grover home provided. So she moved to a four-bedroom house in Chesterfield with 5,713 square feet at 16025 Wilson Manor Drive. After some renovations, it provided the perfect home for entertaining family and friends.

Renovations included a 2007 addition to the back, a remodeled bathroom on the second floor and plenty of interesting architectural details, including crown molding, rounded doorways and a kitchen farmhouse sink. “It was kind of an ugly duckling,” Nolan says of the home when she bought it.

“It’s been a trash-to-treasure experience.”

Whatever the house might have looked like in 2008, the surrounding private grounds were a huge draw for Nolan. The sloping backyard, which the neighborhood kids liked sledding down on snowy days, features tiered patios, an outdoor fire pit, multiple gardens and a waterfall that Nolan designed. “We used to vacation in Seattle, and there was a place there I loved that had waterfalls,” she says. “I wanted

to bring the sound and feeling of vacation back home.”

The patios are accessible via the walk-out basement, which has a full kitchen, theater area, gas fireplace, sauna and workout space. “It’s a great area to entertain in because of the different levels of patios,” Nolan says. “I put a beer tap in the downstairs kitchen so guests can have fresh, cold beer and go right back to the patio where the fire pit is.”

Another outdoor space Nolan especially enjoyed was the covered veranda out back. She painted its ceiling blue, after folklore she heard growing up. “There’s an old wives’ tale that says blue ceilings on a patio keep the bugs down,” she says. “And I found that to be true. I always wondered about that when I would go to my great aunt’s farm in Moscow Mills, Mo. She had her porch ceiling painted blue, and I eventually asked why.”

Nolan’s children—now 18, 22 and 23—are mostly out of the house, so she is looking for a smaller home. “I am very sad to move on, but I need to downsize,” she says. “I will most likely stay in St. Louis, probably either in Chesterfield or a little closer to the city.”

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[HOMEWORK: DEAR HOMEWORK,

Can you suggest some improvements to the appearance of our home? We can’t put our finger on it, but something is missing.

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DEAR HELP WANTED,

BEFORE

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PROPERTY ASSETS

Sometimes, I look at a reader’s photo and think, “There’s really nothing wrong here.” This is such a case. I’m sure many would feel quite lucky to live in such a substantial home. At the same time, improvements are always possible, and that starts with an analysis of a property’s assets and drawbacks.

On the plus side, we see a handsomely proportioned brick residence on a large lot, framed by mature trees. The fact that neighboring houses are not visible means all the attention is focused on the subject property, giving it an estate-like feel.

The architecture includes some nicer details, such as the extra-long windows, a tall glass cupola and attractive bulls-eye window. These make it feel a step or two above a typical ‘builder’s Colonial.’

On the (slightly) negative side, there is a vague feeling of blandness about the whole composition.

The two-storied portion of the façade is missing its ‘tah-dah’ element, allowing the garage wing almost to upstage it. The window boxes, often so useful in making short windows feel longer, here have the effect of unnecessarily connecting the upper and lower windows together and creating a rather wild look to the home. Finally, there is a minor difference in the spacing of the outer bank of windows that throws off the symmetry of the façade.

As usual, the solution uses both architectural and landscape changes to create a more refined look. Most noticeable is a new clapboard gable featuring an additional bulls-eye window. This new gable helps connect the right and left sides, as well as drawing the eye to the center of the two-storied section, which leads the eye away from the unequal window spacing.

Contributing additional changes might include a pediment over the doorcase, larger coach lamps, more impactful green shutters, and an urn centered on the front door, all of which help upgrade the level of ornament, making the façade more complete and historically accurate.

Finally, a new layer of very formal clipped evergreens have been added to give the façade more finish. A columned porch could have produced a similar effect, but here the green architecture is just as effective and far less expensive. A continuous band of ivy ground cover ties the entire composition together.

Your house looked fine to begin with, but after careful analysis, these refinements suggested themselves. These changes move your home from typical center-hall Colonial to Georgian mansion and illustrate the process needed to get there.

Thanks for the question.

———HOMEWORK

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