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stl250 board of directors join hundreds of volunteers in planning the festivities

250thBirthday Celebrating a

is not an easy task.

No reasoNably sized cake could hold all the Necessary caNdles. No gift could really live up to the occasioN. aNd how to haNdle all the well-wishers who would waNt to atteNd the party?

as the nonprofit tasked with celebrating st. louis’ 250th anniversary in 2014, stl250 is avoiding the above dilemmas by throwing in the kitchen sink. the organization will oversee a full year’s worth of celebrations, encompassing 15 counties in Missouri and illinois. in addition to hosting its own slate of signature events, stl250 is crowd-sourcing other celebrations from nonprofits, neighborhoods and cultural groups for 2014. but besides coordinating a region-wide party, stl250 also aims to leave a tangible legacy. partnering with the united way of greater st. louis and americorps st. louis, stl250 will launch st. louis serves, a volunteerism campaign that aims to recruit 250,000 community volunteers performing 1 million hours of community service. Making it all happen is a volunteer-led organization with a robust collection of community board members who help to guide the organization’s big-picture decision making. and sitting at the head of the table are stl250 board co-chairs tom voss, president and ceo of ameren, and his wife carol. as unanimous choices to lead the committee, tom and carol have embraced stl250’s yearlong mission. ameren also has come on board as a top-level stl250 sponsor, joining such companies as wells fargo advisors, edward Jones and anheuser-busch, as well as many other st. louis companies that have pledged their support. “this is a celebration that will help the region come together more, breaking down the barriers that are keeping us from becoming one community,” tom says. “in fact, that’s what i hope will be the legacy of stl250: people coming together for the betterment of the region.” to learN More aNd see upcoMiNg eveNts, visit http://www.stl250.org.

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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] Well, another Thanksgiving has come and gone. So has another Black Friday. Rather than the free-for-all madhouse it usually is, the Friday after Thanksgiving this year was an unexpectedly easy day to shop. So easy, it was disorienting: Am I in some kind of time warp? I asked myself. My first stop was the Galleria, at 7 a.m., to get some See’s chocolates. Mind you, they were not giving anything away, or offering special discounts, but I wanted to be sure they didn’t run out of Coffee Krisps, and, I admit, I wanted to be part of the holiday hubbub. Only there wasn’t any. Same for Plaza Frontenac, which opened at 8 a.m. In the past, shoppers literally were lined up outside the entrance to Saks, waiting to be among the first to access that extra percentage off sale prices for shopping before noon. Not this year. I felt like the kid who showed up for a party on the wrong day. And maybe that’s exactly what happened. After all, Black Friday prices were already available online Thursday—not to mention many stores were open then too. And while I’m all for ‘progress,’ shopping by smartphone is nothing like walking up to a rack and feeling an article of clothing: touching it to see if the wool is as fluffy as it looks, and the workmanship as precise. I, for one, am not ready to embrace virtual clothes shopping. And it certainly can’t be considered retail therapy unless it involves schlepping from store to store until you drop from exhaustion. And have to stop for a Starbucks. Or popovers and chicken broth at Neiman Marcus.

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ABOUT THE CLUB Education never ends, even for teachers, so once each semester De Smet Jesuit faculty members gather for a book club. Topics vary, but all speak in some way to the mission of the school as a center of academic and religious education. Pete Musso, assistant principal for staff development, prepares a list of books for members to vote on and develops discussion questions. “Books might deal with the diversity or Catholic identity of the school or the future of the church,” says science and forensics teacher Mariette Baxendale, who has been attending the book club since she started teaching at the school in 2007. “Sometimes we choose books that focus on developing the classroom so we understand our students better. Every student will have a different background and set of experiences, and if we understand where they’re coming from, we can better access them. If faculty are enlightened, the students are, too.” ABOUT THE BOOK Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle tells of his two decades running Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention program in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights neighborhood. Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion includes touching and tragic vignettes and describes how Boyle found humanity in the hardened, violence-prone gang members.

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By now, it’s likely that Monsanto Co. executives have become accustomed to the frequent sight of picketers outside the firm’s international headquarters in Creve Coeur. Groups in recent months have protested the company’s genetically modified seed, which increases yield by virtue of its resistance to drought and pests. Protesters have alleged that these same products may be carcinogenic, basing their argument, in part, on a study that indicated they produce cancerous tumors in rats. They may have to rewrite their signs, at least for the time being: The research has been found to be flawed. Reed Elsevier, a company renowned in medical publishing, has retracted an article it ran in a scientific journal that asserted genetically modified corn caused the growth of tumors in rats. In this case, hundreds of scientists protested the findings, and the publisher responded after a yearlong investigation by disavowing the findings, acknowledging the paper did not meet scientific standards. Among other things, investigators say the study sample was too small. What’s more—and hold the phone—the breed of rat researchers used is known to be susceptible to tumor growth. But the final jury is still out. Black Friday. Those two words struck dread in the hearts of retail employees who needed to arrive at work well before dawn to face impatient throngs in line for scarce ‘doorbuster’ deals. But to store owners, the same two words sounded like cash registers rapidly opening and closing and coinage clinking. To the masses, they meant several hours of mad shopping and the unbridled glee of buying stuff for friends and loved ones. Meanwhile, it’s the worst possible time for computer glitches or overwhelming electronic traffic to slow things down or grind them to a halt, as was the case for some area retailers. Then, for some in Chesterfield, it was water… not another 500-year flood, but it must have felt like it to five store managers at Chesterfield Mall. A water-main break at the mall shuttered those stores for several hours until repairs could be completed and power restored. Employees took the time to relax and recharge. Two were seen chilling in coin-operated massage chairs outside their store. One merely looked resigned. The other was fast asleep. There’s a unique nostalgia about trains and train stations around the holidays. For an example, one need look no further than the movie from a few years back, The Polar Express. Of a Christmas morning a

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generation ago, many kids discovered that Santa had installed their new model train to chug and woo-woo around the base of the twinkling tannenbaum. In downtown St. Louis, an elaborate layout once delighted young and old from the display window of the Famous-Barr department store, which morphed into Macy’s. Alas, the holiday throngs withered, first bound for area malls to the west, and now for the new outlet malls even farther west. And, of course, Macy’s closed downtown. But the trains still run, in Des Peres, at the St. Louis Museum of Transportation. A water tower atop one of the small buildings built to scale features the familiar Macy’s logo, red star in front of the iconic lower-case lettering. One imagines it read Famous-Barr at one time. This is the second year for the itty-bitty choo-choos to wend their way through handmade mountains, towns and countryside at the museum, 2967 Barrett Station Road. The trains started running Nov. 29, and the layout will be put away Dec. 29. The museum is closed Dec. 24 and 25, so any miniature travelers intent on arriving home before the Yuletide would need to get chugging along earlier. People of actual size should be aware that the museum is open Thursday through Saturday, and admission is $8. Of course, any visitor interested in seeing real vintage trains should be completely satisfied with what they discover here. Along with planes and automobiles, all manner of rolling stock has come to rest here, including the world’s largest successful steam locomotive. Imagine you lived on the lakefront, WILDWOOD and one day all you saw was front… no lake. That’s what has happened, again, to residents of a Wildwood community who’ve enjoyed living on the shores of

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Lake Chesterfield. The lake level had been dropping slowly all summer, and experts were called in to find out what was causing the suspected leak. It doesn’t help that limestone, which is porous, underlies the 23-acre

artificial body of water. But this isn’t the first time the lake has simply vanished—gone down the drain, so to speak. After the lake gurgled away about 10 years ago, geologists and engineers summoned for help blamed it on a sinkhole. This time, a valve that had been installed to drain high water jammed, and the lake disappeared overnight, claiming thousands of fish. In terms of geologic time, repairs have been very, very temporary. And this second go-round may be expensive for homeowners, whose residential association reportedly stipulates each would be on the hook for a solution to keep the water at a manageable level. The struggle for equality has always been difficult, at times excruciating. Its ups and downs are as much a part of our history as the Civil War, the boom years of the 1950s and the international space race. The long-fought battle for racial equality is represented through artifacts on display at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tenn., in the former Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. The fight for gay rights has been just as compelling, and at times tragic. On the national level were the Stonewall riots, a violent reaction to the 1969 police raid of a gay club in NYC’s Greenwich Village. Its June 28 anniversary is commemorated here and nationwide during Pride Week. The local scene has been just as colorful, at times heartrending, and a representative collection will soon be curated at the Missouri History Museum. Artifacts collected over 60 years by Kirkwood resident Steven Brawley, from drag-queen dresses to hand-lettered protest signs, will comprise a large part of the exhibit. Those who would deny gays the same rights as others don’t think this is an appropriate use of tax monies. But, as many in the LGBT community are wont to say: ‘We’re here, we’re queer’ (and we’re taxpayers, too)… so, best get used to it. Boeing has put out a Request For Proposal to entities interested in being site of the plant for its new 777X airliner, and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon so far has done everything but contort his body into the shape of a pretzel to see that it gets built here. The governor called a special session of the legislature last week in an attempt to push through a measure that would guarantee tax incentives and other perks to attract the plant to St. Louis, already headquarters for the corporation. What’s the rush? Boeing is moving at near-supersonic speed, and is really putting candidates through their paces: The company requested RFPs

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from more than a dozen other cities and states—with a deadline of two weeks; the company is to decide early next year. Some would say we have a leg up. Boeing already employs 15,000 white- and blue-collar workers throughout the region. The new plant would add nearly 9,000 jobs. But this is not the time for resting on laurels. We think it’s time for everyone, from visionaries to pencil pushers, to start burning the midnight oil. Another visible commitment by Webster Groves to the arts and its arts community is evolving rapidly on two small plots of ground at Kirkham and Gore avenues: The Webster Groves Sculpture Garden. Walkways and retaining walls are finished or well under

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way. A stand of mature catalpa trees has been preserved. This will be quite the spot to relax and reflect come spring, when two Ernest Trova pieces will have been installed, complementing a commission by Catharine Magel of a bird within a flower. The park should serve as a magnet for pedestrians to walk down the hill from Lockwood Avenue in Old Webster to enjoy not only the new park, but a nature area the city has created along the creek. This is a tribute to the foresight of city planners, who a few years ago nixed a condominium project in favor of an area for all residents and visitors to experience. Bravo! We can say it ain’t so: Pasta House won’t go, after all. The restaurant that may have put the Italian cuisine of St. Louis on the national map via popularizing its spin on toasting those stuffed little square noodles has reached a new agreement with its landlord, and will stay in its flagship location at 8213 Delmar Blvd. That’s where the company, which now has 23 locations (including at the airport), started 39 years ago. A few weeks ago, it looked like the original restaurant wouldn’t make it to its 40th birthday. The owners had announced that the kitchen would cool off and the restaurant close by Dec. 31. Let the salivary glands resume: Allow us to say ‘nom, nom, nom.’

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You can support the arts by giving the Arts and Education Council’s gift card this holiday season. The card lets holders give directly to their choice of more than 25 local arts organizations and projects listed on the crowdsourcing website, including Circus Flora, St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, the Big River Writers Conference and other nonprofits. The initiative is managed by A&E.

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The Press Club of Metropolitan Saint Louis honors sports columnist RICK HUMMEL, broadcaster and former Cardinals player BOB UECKER, and critic and St. Louis Beacon co-founder BOB DUFFY Jan. 21 at its annual gala. Hummel will be celebrated as Media Person of the Year, Uecker will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Duffy will be recognized for his contributions to journalism.

12/2 MayorSlay.com @MayorSlay According to the forecast, we will have chance to experience 3 out of 4 #stlwx seasons this week. #fgs

JOSHUA AIKEN, a senior at Washington University, has been chosen as a

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The 21-year-old American culture studies/political science major will use the scholarship, which pays for up to three years at the University of Oxford in England, to study the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers. Aiken is the 27th Rhodes scholar from Washington University.

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When returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Jan. 3 through 5, it will be old home week for three cast members with local ties. RICARDO RIQUE-SANCHEZ, who portrays Pepe (far right in photo), grew up in St. Louis, attending Central Visual & Performing Arts High School (’08) and Stephens College (’11); ALEJANDRO FONSECA (Shark Boy) attended Lindenwood University; and KRISTIN YANCY (Shark Girl) went to Washington University (2011).

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THE HOLIDAY EATING MARATHON IS IN FULL SWING. Temptation sings its siren song from every buffet table in the land, and most of us end up carrying an extra pound or three by New Year’s Day. Is it possible to thoroughly enjoy the holidays and still stay fit? If you live at The Gatesworth, the answer is a resounding yes. “’Tis the season to make merry, and most of our residents tend to imbibe and indulge a bit more than usual,” says fitness instructor Juliana Renner. It’s completely understandable, she adds: “Our award-winning chef and kitchen staff can deliciously accommodate any request and dietary restriction. Who wouldn’t splurge?” But thanks to the community’s holistic approach to physical and mental well-being, residents seldom go overboard. “The focus here, during the holidays, and always, is on the joy of social engagement, not just food,” Renner says. “That nightly cocktail with friends or piece of pie with visiting family members can be good for the soul. If they overdo it a little, they know they can make up for it with an extra exercise class or two, or by adding a stroll around the grounds or hallways to their usual routine. It’s all about balance, not deprivation.” The Gatesworth encourages active aging with a wide range of social, educational and recreational activities. When it comes to burning off the extra Christmas cookies and eggnog, nothing beats the community’s state-of the art fitness center with six highly trained instructors, a heated pool, 18 exercise and conditioning classes a week, and specially designed equipment that meets the needs of seniors. “More than half of our residents use the center at least two or three times a JULIANA RENNER week,” Renner says. “Attendance isn’t mandatory. They come because it’s fun!” Fitness training and classes are offered at every level, and each resident gets an individually designed program based on his or her medical history and a thorough physical assessment. “Our goal is to improve their daily function,” Renner explains. “When we teach somebody how to get out of a chair more easily or move without fear of falling, it makes our day.” Activities include water fitness, ideal for seniors with arthritis; seated classes for those with limited mobility; numerous classes that improve balance, flexibility and strength; and the always-popular dance classes. Mrs. Robert Cave, who proudly gives her age as “89 and a half,” takes Renner’s balance class once a week. “We have a great time—Jules is like our Pied Piper!” she says. “The class keeps me flexible and helps me maintain my mobility.” Cave loves holiday season at The Gatesworth. “The atmosphere is festive and the food is absolutely four-star, as usual. But what matters most is how kind, respectful and caring everyone is, from the management team to the servers in the dining rooms. There are no strangers here. And that’s true not just during the holidays, but all year long.” PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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Every year before the Jewish high holidays, Ellen Langston can be found in the kitchen making poppy seed cookies. The sweet treats serve more than a festive function: they are a cherished family recipe, passed down multiple generations. The recipe comes from Langston’s Grandma Minnie Sandler, who was born in Eastern Europe, likely in Minsk (currently in Belarus) and immigrated to St. Louis when she was 4. Minnie passed the recipe to her daughter, Beverly Holtzman, who passed it to Langston, who is now teaching it to her own grandchildren. “My grandkids come over to help me make them, and they love it,” she says. Minnie’s poppy seed cookies play a central role in Langston’s childhood holiday memories. “We always looked forward to them on Rosh Hashanah. My grandmother was a wonderful cook, but the best was at the end, when we got her cookies. She would make enough for the children and grandchildren to take home, and now I try to do the same thing.” Because Minnie refused to write the recipe down, it was almost lost. “You could never truly replicate the way she made it, because she didn’t use measuring utensils, she just knew how much flour her hand held,” Langston says. “That’s how they did things those days— you add a little bit of this and a little bit of that. She never would write it down, but one day as my grandma was measuring with her hands and fingers, my mom made her pour it into a measuring cup so she could record the recipe.” As Langston rolls out the poppy seed cookies, there is something else to remind her of her grandma. “I use Grandma Minnie’s rolling pin,” she says. “It makes me feel like she’s in my kitchen with me, perhaps telling me to roll the dough a little thinner.”

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FALL SPORTS WRAP-UP by bill hester

The fall season is usually a strong one for sports teams in the Town & Style coverage area. The tradition continued in 2013 with team and individual success for many area athletes.

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Parkway Central was the lone St. Louis team out of 12 that met for championships over the Thanksgiving weekend at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Colts, who defeated Webster Groves in the semifinals, fell to Lee’s Summit West 51-14 in the Class 5 championship game. “They were the better team,” says coach Mark Goldenberg, whose team finished with a 13-2 record (its only other loss came against Webster Groves, which they defeated in the playoffs). “But I am proud of the fight of this team and the way they always compete. This was a very, very special team, the best I’ve ever been around and the best team in Parkway Central history to this point.” Parkway Central, which shared the Suburban South Conference title with Kirkwood, was led during the season by Augie Brooks, who was named the conference offensive player of the year. Brooks entered the championship game with 2,052 yards rushing and 38 touchdowns. The Colts swept the conference player of the year honors as Jonathan Bonner was selected the defensive player of the year in the Suburban South. Kirkwood earned a share of the conference title with a convincing 44-0 victory over Webster Groves on Thanksgiving that avenged a loss to the Statesmen in the playoffs. Parkway Central was one of four area teams that won district titles. Webster Groves won the Class 5, District 2 championship while Westminster Christian Academy won in Class 4 District 3 and John Burroughs was victorious in Class 3, District 2. John Burroughs was also a conference champion, capturing the Metro League title with a 5-0 mark. CBC was undefeated in the Metro Catholic Conference and Ladue won all five conference games in capturing the Suburban East. Vianney’s Markel Smith was one of the top players in the area this fall. The senior, who was named MCC Player of the Year, rushed for 2,416 yards and had 35 touchdowns.

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It was another memorable season at Lafayette as the Lancers defended their Class 4 championship. They defeated Park Hill in decisive fashion in the championship match in Cape Girardeau, 25-10, 25-13. The Lancers finished the season with a record of 38-1-2. Their only loss came against St. James Academy of Lenexa, Kan. St. James is ranked No. 1 in the country by prepvolleyball.com. Lafayette is ranked eighth nationally in that poll. “This year’s championship team was an amazing group led by five fantastic seniors,” says Lafayette coach Zach Young. “The team really came together and we were playing our best volleyball at the end of the season.” Lafayette was led by the senior trio of Lily Johnson, Jackie Scott and Maggie Scott. Those three players were members of three championship teams and have totaled an overall record of 113-6-3 during the past three years. Another Rockwood school, Marquette, made the final four and finished fourth in Class 4. St. Joseph’s Academy made the quarterfinals in Class 4. Area conference champions, in addition to Lafayette, which won the Suburban West, included: Villa Duchesne (Metro); Visitation (MWAA Blue); St. Joseph’s Academy (MWAA White); Crossroads and Brentwood (co-champions in the South Central); and Parkway West (Suburban South).

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Defense was the key for John Burroughs, which won the Class 1 championship in Blue Springs. The Bombers allowed only 15 goals all season with a final record of 18-1-4. They defeated Southern Boone 2-0 in the Class 1 semifinals and then beat two-time defending champion Springfield Catholic 2-0 in the championship game. “After falling the sectional round the previous two seasons despite 15 win seasons, the team was determined to play their way to Kansas City,” says Bombers coach Alan Trzecki. “The key to the championship was to play defensively with the same organization and discipline that had posted 12 shutouts in getting the team to the final four and shutting down two teams with high-powered offenses.” The team accomplished the mission by pinning a shutout on an opponent (Southern Boone) who set the record for most goals scored in a season (160) in state history in the semifinals and limiting them to one shot on goal. The Bombers followed that performance by shutting out the two-time defending state champs (Springfield Catholic) with another suffocating defensive effort in the finals. Chris Wetzel finished the season with 14 shutouts, 12 of them solo as the Bombers finished the season with eight consecutive shutouts. Senior Stephen McMillian, who was named Metro Player of the Year, led the team in scoring with 13 goals.

Saint Louis University High reached the final four in Class 3. The Junior Bills lost a heart-breaker 4-3 to Timberland in the semifinals before rebounding for a 2-1 win over Glendale in the third place game. Three players were named as their leagues’ top performers. McMillian won in the Metro, Kennedy’s Jeremy Rehagen in the Archdiocesan Athletic Association Small Schools and Marquette’s Keith Grieshaber in the Suburban West Conference. Grieshaber tied for the St. Louis area lead in goals with 40 for the season. That helped the Mustangs to the championship in the Suburban West Conference, where they went 8-0. Other area conference champions included: John Burroughs (Metro); Vianney (MCC); Crossroads (SCAA); and Marquette (Suburban South). Eight area schools brought home district championship trophies: John Burroughs (Class 1, District 3); Whitfield (Class 1, District 4); Ladue (Class 2, District 5); Parkway West (Class 2, District 6); Vianney (Class 3, District 5); CBC (Class 3, District 7); and SLUH (Class 3, District 8).

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The area had four teams finish in the top eight and had champions in both individual and relay events at the state meet at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Kansas City area teams finished one, two and three, with Blue Springs winning its 10th straight team title. Parkway Central came home with a trophy for its fourth-place finish. John Burroughs was fifth while Parkway West was seventh and SLUH was eighth. John Burroughs senior Kevin Steinhouse and Vianney sophomore Nick Alexander had outstanding state meets. Steinhouse won an individual event (the 50-yard freestyle) and anchored the champion 200-yard freestyle team, which also included Daniel Diemer, Tyler Waterman and Vaios Kouvelis. The Bomber team of Diemer, Waterman, Steinhouse and Samuel Oh also finished second in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Alexander was the state champion in the 100-yard backstroke and was also second in the 200-yard IM. Parkway Central’s Zach Rogers and SLUH’s Luke Sloan had second-place finishes, Rogers in the 200-yard freestyle and Sloan in the 100-yard butterfly.

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The area had both team and individual champions in the boys Class 4 state meet in Jefferson City. Saint Louis University High defended its team title, winning with 103 points. Rock Bridge was second with 119 points, while Lafayette was third and Marquette was sixth. “The championship was a complete team one,” says Junior Bills coach Joe Porter. “We didn’t have a top runner who could go straight to the front and try to win. We have to focus on what we do best, which is running as a group. We had several different runners as our top runner throughout the season.” Shayn Jackson was the top SLUH runner at the state meet, finishing 13th. He was one of three SLUH All-State runners. Jack Sullivan was 17th while Thomas Hogan was 25th. Marquette senior Noah Kauppila was the individual champion in Class 4. Two other area runners finished in the top 10. De Smet Jesuit’s Austin Del Rosso was sixth, while Dylan Quisenberry of Lafayette was eighth. No other area boys team finished in the top eight at state. Priory was ninth and MICDS was 10th in Class 3. Clayton’s Parker Schultz was seventh individually in Class 3. The only other top 10 area runner was Whitfield’s Nate Gelber. He finished second in Class 2. Nerinx Hall was the top area team in girls cross country this fall. The Markers, led by Sophia Racette, who finished ninth in Class 4, finished second as a team in Class 4. Francis Howell won with 102 points while the Markers were a close second with 113 points. Lafayette was third and Ladue made the top 10 with a 10th-place finish. Two area runners finished in the top four individually in Class 4. Parkway West’s Maddy Brown was third and Lafayette’s Sarah Nicholson was fourth. MICDS and Villa Duchesne each had good meets in Class 3. MICDS finished fourth while Villa was sixth. Villa’s Elise Marker was the top area finisher in Class 3. She was third.

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Once again, the Town & Style coverage area brought home gold individually and as a team in girls golf this fall. John Burroughs captured the Class 1 championship with a score of 683. Rival MICDS was second with a 694. “Since we were undefeated in the regular season and in post-season play, I think some considered us the favorites to take the title,” says John Burroughs coach Ellen Port. “Going into the tournament, I thought if each player stayed within one or two strokes of their season average, we would have the potential of winning the JESSICA DREESBEIMDIEKE OF WESTMINSTER

tournament. We needed everyone to do their part and that is exactly what they did. It was so cool to see the team present the trophy to the school in morning assembly. The girls are all proud to have brought the first-ever state BURROUGHS championship to JBS.” Logan Otter led the way for the Bombers with a third-place finish. But she was well behind Westminster Christian’s Jessica Dreesbeimdieke, who won the Class 1 championship by six strokes. “Jessica played well for two grueling days,” says Westminster coach Steve Bradley. “There was pressure on herself to pick up the team after losing out in districts by three strokes. The 18th hole was a big one for Jessica. On the first day she made a 30-foot birdie putt while her nearest competitor doubled. The three-stroke swing was a huge momentum swing.” Dreesbeimdieke becomes the third consecutive player from Westminster Christian to win the individual state championship. MICDS had a pair of girls finish in the top 10. Nicole Shearing was fifth while Abigail Schroeder was ninth. Four area schools finished in the top 10 in Class 2. St. Joseph’s Academy was second to Warrensburg. Parkway West and Kirkwood tied for fourth while Lafayette was eighth. Parkway West’s Emily Goldenstein was the top area individual in Class 2. She finished sixth while Kirkwood’s Elise McDonough was ninth.

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Two St. Louis teams qualified for the final four in Springfield, and both were Town & Style-area teams. Clayton finished second in Class 1 while St. Joseph’s Academy was third in Class 2. Clayton lost to Barstow in the championship match 5-3. St. Joseph’s lost a tight 5-4 match to rival Rock Bridge in the semifinals before rebounding to defeat Jefferson City 5-0 in the third place match. The area also featured individual champions in both singles and doubles. Villa Duchesne’s Brittany Green was dominant in capturing the Class 1 singles championship. Green, who was making her first appearance at state, lost only six total games in BRIDGET MAYFIELD OF KIRKWOOD her four matches. Kirkwood’s Sarah Stuhlmann and Bridget Mayfield were just as dominant in capturing the Class 2 doubles crown. They did not lose a set in their four matches and defeated Logan Morrissey and Camryn Parnell of team champion Lee’s Summit North in the finals. Clayton’s Connor Cassity and Cameron Freeman finished second in Class 2 doubles. St. Joseph’s freshman Caroline Pozo was second in Class 2 singles while Ladue senior Cam Newton was third.

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MICDS was dominant from start to finish this fall. The Rams finished 22-0-2 and capped off its season with a 3-1 victory over Villa Duchesne in the Midwest Field Hockey Tournament, played at Soccer Park in Fenton. It was fitting that Emily Adamson scored a pair of goals in the title game to help the Rams to their third championship. Adamson was selected as the Metro League Player of the Year. Marquette’s Annelise Lulow received the same honor in the Suburban Conference.

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WHAT | Red Velvet Ball with Yo-Yo Ma WHERE | Powell Symphony Hall WHY | To support the superb performances of the renowned SLSO,

CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL by carla falasco WHAT | Mothers’ Club Fashion Show WHERE | Skip Viragh Center for the Arts WHY | To raise money for the young men of Chaminade College Prep. WHO | Kim Allen, Jennifer Glickert and Kim Gorman served as co-

further its work to enrich people’s lives through the power of music and sponsor community outreach WHO | Maestro David Robertson, Orli Shaham, guest artist Yo-Yo Ma, co-chairs Marsha Rusnack and Peggy Ritter, Steve Schankman, Dr. Fred and Liz Bronstein, Ned and Sally Lemkemeier; presenting sponsors The Steward Family Foundation and World Wide Technology, Inc.; Noemi Neidorff, Marilyn and Sam Fox, Jack Taylor, Donna Wilkinson, Wells Fargo Advisors and other supporters HIGHLIGHTS | The splendid performances of Yo-Yo Ma with the SLSO performing Haydn and Saint-Saens; Robertson’s tribute to contra-bassoonist Andrew Thompson, age 27, who died of a heart attack; the $600,000 raised, and Steve Schankman’s Fabulous Motown Revue

chairs, and Laura Janson was honorary chair HIGHLIGHTS | Pre-show boutique shopping, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a vibrant fashion show with Halloweenthemed performances including Thriller, Witches Tea Party and more

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WHAT | An Evening of Stars—25th Anniversary Gala WHERE | Windows on Washington WHY | To raise support for future gym youth programming WHO | Attendees included Lift For Life Gym alumni, local political

leaders and area athletes. HIGHLIGHTS | Inspiring testimony from Lift For Life Gym ‘Stars,’ and a declaration issued by the office of Mayor Francis Slay recognizing Oct. 4 as ‘Lift For Life Gym Day’ in the City of St. Louis. In addition to cocktails and dinner, guest enjoyed the Fund-A-Need auction.

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for the poor WHO | LaDonna Hermann, Natalie Villmer, Neva Calvert, Doris Ann Bequette and Monica Pashia; co-chairs Diane Garea and Joann Rull; emcees Guy Phillips and Kathy Ferrara; Angela Vitali, Tricia Komorik, Judy Shaw, Katie Baalmann, models, committee, sponsors, volunteers and guests HIGHLIGHTS |Fashion show presented by Sean Phillips

by carla falasco WHAT | Missouri River Country Wrap Party WHERE | The Brinkmann home in St. Albans WHY | To say thanks to all who contributed to the book, Missouri

River Country, compiled by Dan Burkhardt as a paean to the bountiful resources of our state WHO | Gov. and Mrs. Jay Nixon, Dan and Connie Burkhardt, Bob and Kim Brinkmann and other supporters of Missouri conservation HIGHLIGHTS | Standing on the bluffs in St. Albans overlooking the Missouri River and surrounding countryside on a crisp and crystal clear fall afternoon while enjoying food catered by Annie Gunn’s Smokehouse

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On Lauren: Alp-n-Rock hooded jacket $683 from 10Denza | Lida Baday microfiber turtleneck $495 from Nordstrom | Proof sunglasses $115 from 10Denza. On Natalie: Down by Schott camouflage jacket $215 from 10Denza St. John Caviar turtleneck $195 from Nordstrom | Rag & Bone jeans $253 from Esther | Super sunglasses $379 from 10Denza | boots, modelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own.

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On Natalie (with Peter the pony): Burberry winter white coat $1,995 from Saks Fifth Avenue | St. John Caviar turtleneck $195 from Nordstrom | boots, modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own.

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BYRD DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE $ Authentic Prada rimless shield sunglasses with Prada case, $75 $$ Hermes silk scarf ‘A Vos Crayons’ with original Hermes box, $225 $$$ 14kt. white gold necklace with diamonds, $995 8825 Ladue Road | 314.721.0766 | byrdstyle.com

brings Nesh of NYC to STL

ALBARRÉ $ 14kt. white gold micro-diamond halo and green tourmaline, $3,500 $$ Custom-made one-of-a-kind earrings by Albarré, with detachable bottoms, $7,600 $$$ Handmade 18kt. white gold setting with half moon side stones and radiant cut center, $28,000 9711 Clayton Road | 314.997.1707 | albarre.com

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CHUCK’S BOOTS $ Old West boot, one of our best-selling women’s models, $100 $$ Corral boot, $240 $$$ Old Gringo 13” Diego Swarovski boot, $1,700 Fenton, 636.349.6633 | St. Peters, 636.970.2668

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CRAFT ALLIANCE GALLERY $ Polka dot purse by Boulder-based Maruca Designs, $58 $$ Jewel-toned, jewel-laden necklace by Ashka Dymel, $148 $$$ Roger Rimel lapis set in silver with fused gold one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet, $325

6640 Delmar Blvd. 314.725.1177, ext. 322 craftalliance.org

SIGN OF THE ARROW $ 12 Days of Christmas towels in

various humorous themes, $12 $$ Santa Chip ’n’ Dip set, $35 (also available in Snowman design) $$$ Appliqued and embroidered pillows, various patterns, sizes and prices, $65

9740 Clayton Road 314.994.0606 signofthearrow.com

L E S L I E H I N D M A N AU C T I O N E E R S WORLDWIDE EXPOSURE OUTSTANDING PRICES

A Yellow Gold and 7.85 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring, sold for $542,500.

THE DIAMOND FAMILY $ Adami & Martucci gold-plated silver cuff, $250 $$ Gabriel & Co. silver and 18kt. ring with .25 carats in round diamonds, $680 $$$ 7-carat platinum eternity band with marquise and baguette diamonds, $13,000

473 Lafayette Center | 636.391.6622 thediamondfam.com

Our specialists are in the St. Louis area on a regular basis. Please call 312.280.1212 to schedule an appointment.

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Kirkwood Baptist Church presents

Gloria

By John Rutter

ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS $ Sterling silver, dark silver and 24kt. gold earrings by Gurhan, $475 $$ Tanzanite, black opal and diamond earrings in 18kt. white gold, $4,875 $$$ Diamond halo lever-back earrings in 18kt. white gold, $19,100 101 S. Hanley Building Lobby | 314.862.8820 | heffern.com

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The Sanctuary Choir with Brass Ensemble, Percussion and Organ

Sunday, December 15, 2013 10:30am

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THE J (JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER) $ J memberships (free in December; monthly dues apply) $$ Tickets to New Jewish Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hannah Senesh, on

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GALLERY MOTOR COMPANY $ 2007 Yamaha YZFR6 low miles, new

Sweet Gifts for Every Occasion and Every Day! Baby ~ Bridal ~ Jewelry ~ Holiday ~ Entertaining many items personalized while you wait!

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Fine Woven Italian Cashmere

PACE FARIAS COLLECTIONS $ Pink rhodium gold-plated bronze scarf ring handmade in Greece, $74 $$ Mel Party small pochette of embossed cotton-velvet handbag, made in Italy, $338 $$$ Greek handmade jewelry, 22kt. gold-plated $435 to $911

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fill the stockings with lots of gift cards, fa la la la la... SWEET BOUTIQUE $ Kate Spade double-walled cup with acrylic straw, $18 $$ Platinum leather cross-body with chain detail, $99 $$$ Vintage-inspired modern jewelry complete with a lifetime warranty, $202

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STAGES ST. LOUIS $ 2013 runaway hit Always...Patsy Cline returns April 22. $55 $$ A two-show premium seats or three-show select seats subscription, $99 $$$ See They’re Playing Our Song, How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and Fiddler on the Roof, $144 premium seats

151 West Jefferson Avenue Kirkwood 63122 | 821-4646 GingerAndMaryAnnBoutique.com

Kent Center for Theatre Arts, 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East 636.530.5959 | stagesstlouis.org

AMINI’S HOME RUGS & GAME ROOM $ Tornado Sport Foosball Table with

adjustable leg-height to adapt to all ages, $950 $$ The 12-feet Elite Shuffleboard Table, designed with long, lean lines, routered solid wood panels, and a sturdy 2.5-inch play-field, $3,000 $$$ Stern’s Star Trek pinball machine with high-def artwork, cosmic LED lighting and classical music scores, $6,000

17377 Chesterfield Airport Road 636.527.9300 | aminis.com

K. HALL STUDIO $ Siberian Fir Travel Candle, hand-poured with natural vegetable wax blend, $11 $$ Siberian Fir Candle, made from renewable sources grown by American Farmers, $25 $$$ Siberian Fir Screen Printed Candle offers approximately 120 hours of luminous fragrance, $34

Flagship Store, 8416 Manchester Road, 314.963.3293 Plaza Frontenac, 314.991.6988 khalldesigns.com

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EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF ST. LOUIS $ Gucci 3557 frames with the

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distinctive Gucci logo detail on the temples, $310 $$ Lafont Paris ‘Louxor’ frames with lace details and exclusive colors, $546 $$$ Custom, blade-less Lasik surgery by Dr. Stephen Wexler: the gift of great vision without glasses, $2,300 per eye

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Many styles in an array of colors and heel heights from brands like Naot, Aetrex, Blondo and Bussola show that fashion never looked or felt so good!

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9916 Manchester Road 314-961-1642 in Glendale Chesterfield Mall 636-532-0017 upper level by Dillards Birkenstock & More 314-434-4430 12350 Olive Boulvard

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LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS $ After Andy Warhol, Marilyn (from

the Sunday B. Morning suite of 10), c. 1980, auction Dec. 12, $3,000-$5,000 $$ Keith Haring, Totem, 1989, auction Dec. 12., $20,000-$40,000 $$$ Hans Hofmann, Still Life with Chair and Flowers, auction Dec. 12, $80,000 to $120,000

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POPTIONS! POPCORN $ Bags of sweet, savory, spicy, cheesy and Bissinger’s chocolate-topped popcorn, $4 to $9 $$ Two- or 3.5-gallon Best of St. Louis tin: Over the Top! (topped with Bissinger’s chocolate), Toasted Rav! and Gooey Butter POP!, $50 and $60 $$$ Peppermint Poppy: caramel popcorn topped with Bissinger’s dark chocolate and peppermint bits, 2- and 3.5-gallon sizes, $65 to $80

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F.O.B. Saint Louis,Inc. Home Decor, Gifts & Jewelry 636 207 7131 157 Lamp and Lantern Village Town and Country

BLUST’S JEWELERS $ Pair of sterling earrings

plated with rose gold, set with raspberry rutilated quartz, $83 $$ Italian sterling necklace with white gold and black rhodium by Officiana Bernardi, $1,182 $$$ White gold pave diamond and Tahition pearl ring, $6,800

12716 Olive Blvd. 314.878.0663

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EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS $ Delicious for Christmas arrangement features a holiday star apple daisy with dipped strawberries and a Christmas balloon, $49 $$ Winter fruit bouquet features star-shaped pineapple with fresh fruit favorites, starting at $63 $$$ Reindeer-shaped pineapple dipped in semisweet chocolate amid fresh fruit, arranged in a ceramic sleigh, starting at $75

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SUMMIT JEWELERS $ Pair of hand-fabricated 14kt. white gold

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Blust’s Jewelers

GO!SPA $ Stylish and functional

manicure set with nail buffer and built-in clipper in fun colors, $5 $$ GrowBottles with a hydro-garden sprout from a re-purposed wine bottle, $38 $$$ Kai, a favorite of Hollywood celebrities, $49 and up.

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EvEry family has a story. We Want to hear yours. In celebration of St. Louis’ 250th birthday,

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Town & Style is compiling tales from readers about their families’ history in St. Louis. What brought your family here? How did they contribute to the fabric of our town? Where did they work? Did they start a business? Settle Wildwood? Build homes in Clayton?

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We want everyday stories about everyday people. Help T&S publish 250 stories in honor of St. Louis’ 250th!

Email 150 words or fEwEr, along with an old or currEnt photo that illustratEs your story to tEllus@townandstylE.com or mail to t&s, 121 huntEr avE., stE. 201, 63124 in partnErship with (stl250.org)

HAPPY UP, INC. $ Mumblys magnetic and addictive game of skill and precision, $15 $$ Squigz, a building toy that grabs adults and kids alike, $50 $$$ Thames & Kosmos Smart Car Kit to build your own robotic car model and ‘drive’ with the app, $130

8107 Maryland Ave. | 314.275.2455 | happyupinc.com

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Decorate her instead of the tree!

GENOVESE JEWELERS $ 16-inch 14kt. yellow gold round satin disc pendant with bezel-set diamonds

in white gold, $700 $$ 14kt. yellow gold earrings with pavé drops set with sky blue topaz, $3,550 $$$ 14kt. white gold earrings with 300 pavé set diamonds on pavé marquis posts, $9,950

12460 Olive Blvd. | 314.878.6203 | genovesejewelers.com In the Loop

6364 Delmar Boulevard 314-727-0704 CentraL West end

4736 McPherson 314-367-7587 TheSilver-Lady.com

F.O.B. SAINT LOUIS $ A gift bag with hand soap and Christmas-themed guest towel, $20 $$ An arrangement to transform your table for holiday celebrations, $38 $$$ Fashion pearl necklace with vintage coin, $68 157 Lamp & Lantern Village | 636.207.7131 fobcottageflorals.com

LAURIE’S SHOES $ Wee ones medium organza holiday bow, $9 $$ Pocket Full of Poseys Thomas the Train knit hat, $25 $$$ Puffy messenger bag by Vera Bradley, $100 Chesterfield Mall, 636.532.0017 12350 Olive Blvd., 314.434.4430 St. Louis Galleria, 314.862.7463 9916 Manchester Road, 314.961.1642 SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE

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KODNER GALLERY $ Early 20th-century hand-colored engraving of the Saint Louis

Levee, $300 $$ Hand-signed lithograph by Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) titled Chopping Wood, $2,500 $$$ Hand-signed color lithograph by Keith Haring (1858-1990), $5,000

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

THE SILVER LADY $ Ancient Roman glass earrings, $138 $$ Sterling bracelet with Peruvian opal,

tourmaline blue topaz and druzy pearl, $718 $$$ John Atencio 18kt. white gold ring with diamonds and pearl, $1,925

4736 McPherson Ave. | 314.367.7587 thesilver-lady.com

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PULSE $ Be inspired and blessed each time

you wear this My Hero My Saint bracelet, $26 $$ Hundreds of designs and super soft fabric, by Vintage Highway, $78 $$$ Proud mama necklace, personalized with hundreds of options, $100 and up

IBELLA BEADS $ Murano glass pendant necklace,

1644 Clarkson Road 636.519.4022 pulsestl.com

handcrafted in Italy (many styles), $70 $$ Brilliants Russian diamond and blue opal pendant necklace created with high-quality simulated diamonds and 18-inch sterling chain, $120 $$$ Fleur de lis necklace custom created from carved lapis beads, shamballa beads and crystals, $300

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Expert Care

For At-Risk Moms and Babies

[HOW TO CHOOSE LOCAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS

YOU CAN GIVE LOVED ONES the gift of beauty this holiday season and support local businesses while doing it. From hand-poured vegan candles to handmade lipsticks, there is no shortage of beautiful (not to mention wonderfully aromatic) stocking stuffers for everyone on your shopping list.

by marylyn simpson | photo by bill barrett

[ aromatherapy ] >>CASSIE’S FRAGRANCE BOUTIQUE AND SCENT BAR

For more than two decades, this spot in the Central West End has mastered the art of custom scents. Offering a bevy of perfume and aromatherapy oils, as well as bath and body products, owner Cassie Buell has turned her eponymous store into St. Louis’ one-stop shop for customizable scented products. She also carries name brand products like Crabtree & Evelyn’s Avocado Olive and Basil hand cream—a must-have this season thanks to its ultra-rich conditioning shea butter base and intoxicating myrrh fragrance. Assorted products $8 to $20

[ royal treatment ] >>VENIN ROYALE

What do king cobra venom and anti-aging have in common? A lot, according to Venin Royale. One of the first anti-aging products to use pure king cobra venom, Venin Royale Concentrated Neuropeptide Extract is a lightweight serum made right here in St. Louis. Combining the power of 27 natural peptides, neuropeptides, hydrated silica, neurotoxins, red marine algae and vitamins A, B6, C, the serum works to combat fine lines, redness, dark spots and wrinkles while preventing future imperfections. Venin Royale Concentrated Neuropeptide Extract $160, available online at veninroyale.com

[ skin savers ] >>BLISSOMA

Founder Julie Longyear has dedicated the last decade to perfecting her all-natural skin care line and the proof is in the results. A self-proclaimed purist and perfectionist, Longyear and partner Frank Wilderspin personally produce every product in Blissoma’s line of toners, serums, moisturizers, lotions and more. Just one session with Lavish, Blissoma’s Loving Recovery Beta-glucan mask, and you may think twice before covering your noticeably rejuvenated skin with makeup. Blissoma travel kits are a good way to sample the products. Travel Set $39.95, eye serum $45.99, mask $33.99 Available at Thirteenth and Washington Salon

[ room rejuvenators ] >>K. HALL DESIGNS

A beauty routine doesn’t stop with your body. Keep your home clean and smelling beautiful this season with K. Hall Designs’ Barr-Co. Fir & Grapefruit products. There’s the Room & Textile Spray, a pure soy and vegetable wax candle and more to add the scents of holiday cheer. Even dish soap comes in the cheery, evocative scent. Made with all-natural products, including lavender and citrus extract, Fir and Grapefruit products make great gifts. Fir & Grapefruit products $18 to $25 Plaza Frontenac and Richmond Heights

[ fragrant fun ] >>MAVEN BOUTIQUE

Nestled in downtown Maplewood, the quaint shop is filled with local goodies, including Maven’s very own beauty line. Handmade in St. Louis, Maven products like Salty Sea Air body soap are as fragrant as they are beautiful. There’s a sugar scrub and solid body lotion named for Don Draper that do him justice with their musky scent. The Sheer Lip Color is handmade in St. Louis with all-natural ingredients like coconut, jojoba and Vitaman E oils. Assorted products $8.75 to $16

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COVER STORY

SLUCARE ]

by tony di martino A MOM-TO-BE WITH A HISTORY of pregnancy-threatening fibroid tumors pregnancy safely gives birth to healthy quadruplets. A fetus with a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia is given a normal rhythm via intrauterine therapy. A 43-year-old first-time mom has a successful labor and delivery, despite her high blood pressure and other health issues that come with advanced age. And an expectant mom in rural Illinois, who can’t afford the gasoline it would take to drive to St. Louis, has a high-level ultrasound procedure—via the Internet. These everyday miracles are brought to you by the division of maternal-fetal medicine at SLUCare, the physicians of Saint Louis University. The division, part of SLU’s department of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health, provides care to high-risk pregnant women and at-risk women who wish to become pregnant. “Thanks to our resources and expertise, there’s no issue our specialists aren’t equipped to handle,” says division director Dr. Gilad Gross, who also serves as director of labor and delivery at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center. “Our team of physicians, surgeons, neonatologists, medical geneticists and genetics counselors offers a full spectrum of care, from pre-conception counseling to prenatal and postpartum care.” SLUCare OB/GYNs, based at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, are renowned for their expertise in delivering high-risk babies. “When physicians in our catchment area encounter a problem, they send their patients to us,” Gross says. SLUCare’s referral base stretches throughout Missouri into southern Illinois, northern Kentucky and Arkansas, he notes. “We work closely with other providers in whatever manner is best for the patient, whether it’s a single consultation at the start of the pregnancy, co-managing the pregnancy with the referring physician, or treating the patient throughout her

and providing care when she’s hospitalized.” High-risk patients outside the metro area who need care are transported via ground or air, accompanied by a skilled medical team. Other long-distance patients rely on a wide range of DR. GILAD GROSS, DIRECTOR OF SLUCARE’S DIVISION OF MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE. telemedicine services that supply PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE real-time consultation, imaging and diagnosis. SLUCare’s maternal-fetal medicine team can handle everything from neural tube defects, fetal tumors and rare congenital abnormalities to complications stemming from obesity and diabetes. “Expectant moms and women who are considering pregnancy need to know that morbid obesity and diabetes are a threat to both mother and baby, throughout the pregnancy and during labor and delivery,” Gross says. “Our experts work with women who are dealing with these issues, giving them a high level of maternal-fetal care and one-on-one counseling with a dietitian and diabetes educator.” And, if testing reveals an abnormality, or if a patient who wants to become pregnant has a family history of a genetic condition, genetics counselors help patients understand the situation, he adds. “We are devoted to safeguarding the health of women and their babies,” Gross says. “There’s nothing more gratifying than telling a worried expectant mother, You’re going to be fine—and so is your baby.”

PICTURED ON THE COVER: MEMBERS OF SLUCARE’S DIVISION OF MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.4440 OR VISIT SLUCARE.EDU. COVER DESIGN BY SARAH GIBSON | COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SSM ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER

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[ MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE by sara savat

To boost your chances of having a problem-free pregnancy and delivery, get to your ideal weight before pregnancy, eat a healthy diet, exercise, reduce stress—and seek good medical care throughout your pregnancy.

placenta previa // “Placenta previa is a fairly common condition in pregnancy in which the placenta covers part or all of the cervix,” says DR. GEORGE MACONES, CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. “Because the placenta is over the cervix, any dilation of the cervix could result in severe bleeding.” As many as 5 percent of women have previa early in their pregnancy, he notes. “Fortunately, as the uterus grows, the placenta often migrates and the previa will disappear.” The main issue with placenta previa is bleeding, which can be unexpected and life-threatening, Macones explains. “But bleeding with placenta previa usually happens in the third trimester of pregnancy.” While there is no treatment for the problem, per se, it’s important to know if a previa is present and take appropriate precautions to limit the risk of a serious bleed, he adds. “This includes close medical supervision by an obstetrician and abstaining from intercourse.” If previa persists, it will be necessary to deliver the baby via cesarean section.

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[ worth the wait ]

[ exercise and diet ]

Experts say waiting until 39 weeks to perform elective inductions can improve the outcomes for mothers and babies.

Pregnancy is an especially good time to start new healthy habits, like eating a balanced diet, exercising, practicing stress reduction and getting adequate sleep.

>> dr. craig boyd,

>> dr. diane sanford, MIDWEST MIND, BODY, HEALTH CENTER

ALLIED ASSOCIATES OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently changed the medical definition of a full-term pregnancy from 37 weeks to 39 weeks. To try to improve outcomes for babies. We have found that early term deliveries are associated with more problems than previously recognized. Local rules prohibiting elective inductions prior to 39 weeks do not apply to inductions done for medical reasons, when the benefit to the mother and/or baby outweighs the risks. The new guidelines are in the mother’s best interest, too. Inducing labor before the due date or before the cervix has dilated clearly increases the risk of cesarean section. There are times when inductions are done for the convenience of the mother or doctor, but it’s important that you, the patient, have open communication with your doctor. Be an advocate for yourself and question, not challenge, the doctor about the reasons for inducing.

>> dr. teresa knight, WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALISTS

A planned delivery in an uncomplicated pregnancy should not be performed prior to 39 weeks because of the possibility of the baby’s lungs not being fully mature. Different organs mature at different rates and the last organs to mature enough for birth are the brain and lungs. When women at the end of their pregnancies are eager to induce, I focus on things that can help them feel better, like rest, massage and warm baths and I talk frankly about the risks and benefits of options. Babies who are born early may have difficulty clearing the fluid out of their lungs. Some will require oxygen as the lungs are not fully mature. Some will need more frequent feeding to maintain their blood sugars and may have difficulty maintaining their body temperature. If labor has not started naturally by 42 weeks, induction will be necessary because the placenta is no longer able to meet the demands of the baby and there is a greater risk of still birth.

Exercise provides a healthy stress outlet when hormones are in flux and also can help offset the discomfort some pregnant women experience with their changing bodies. The key is to listen to your body. This is not a time to push yourself too far. You should not feel sore after exercising. If you already have an exercise routine in place, it’s probably safe to continue. If not, start slowly with walking, gentle stretching and toning. Yoga is great for pregnant women. Of course, it’s important to consult with your physician prior to starting an exercise routine. Though it may be challenging to find time to exercise after the baby arrives, exercise will continue to provide you with a valuable stress outlet and help you shed your remaining pregnancy weight.

>> dr. ashley ryan, GENESIS OB/GYN

A healthy diet is important during pregnancy. A pregnant woman needs additional folic acid and iron, which can be supplemented with prenatal vitamins. A well-rounded diet should supply the other nutrients needed, such as calcium and vitamins A, B, C and D. I recommend choosemyplate.gov to help plan a diet specific to your needs. During the first trimester you don’t need any additional calories. During the second and third trimesters you need only an extra 300 calories per day. If you experience extreme nausea, try to eat nutritious foods when you can tolerate them. Ginger or ginger ale, vitamin B6 and anti-emetics also may help. If nausea still prevents you from eating enough, supplement shakes like Boost or Ensure are an option. Other things to keep in mind: Try to limit caffeine to less than one 12 oz. cup of coffee per day; eat two servings of fish per week to get beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids (but not fish high in mercury like swordfish and tuna); and avoid foods made with unpasteurized milk, hot dogs, lunch meats, and raw or undercooked food.

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[ obesity and pregnancy ] Women who are obese before pregnancy or who gain an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy are at greater risk for developing gestational diabetes and other dangerous complications. >> dr. jodie rai, WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS, INC.

More than one-third of pregnant women are obese, which increases the risk of dangerous complications, for mothers and their babies. For mom, these complications include miscarriage, diabetes, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, postpartum weight retention and life-threatening blood clots. For baby, these complications include an increased risk of congenital abnormalities like neural tube defects (i.e. spina bifida), macrosomia (large babies), stillbirth and childhood and adolescent obesity. If you are obese or overweight, talk to your provider about specific weight-gain guidelines. In 2009, the Institute of Medicine recommended a weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds for pregnant women of normal weight, 15 to 25 pounds for overweight women, and 11 to 20 pounds for obese women. Many providers, including myself, encourage pregnant patients to stay at the lower limits of these recommendations. Obese women do not need to see a high-risk doctor if there are no other complications to the pregnancy. However, it’s important to find a provider who shows sensitivity and compassion for the challenges the overweight and obese pregnant patient faces in pregnancy.

>> dr. kent snowden, ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATES IN OB/GYN

Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy when the pancreas is not able to make enough insulin to control blood glucose levels. Currently, about 10 percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes. However, it will become more prevalent with the increase of obesity in America and the rising age of pregnant women. Gestational diabetes is associated with dangerous conditions, including preeclampsia, macrosomia (large baby), neonatal respiratory and metabolic problems, and fetal death. All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes. The universal screen is performed at 24 to 28 weeks. Women at higher risk should be screened earlier and, if negative, screened again at 24 to 28 weeks. Risk factors include having a family history of diabetes, maternal obesity, gaining excessive weight during pregnancy, previous delivery of a large baby, advanced maternal age and polycystic ovarian disease. The best way to decrease your chance of gestational diabetes is to maintain a regular exercise program and reach your ideal weight prior to getting pregnant. Gestational diabetes is treated initially with a diabetic diet and exercise. Insulin or oral agents are used if the patient cannot control her glucose through diet and exercise alone.

postpartum recovery – what to expect // While you’re relishing those first snuggles following the birth of your new baby, your body is beginning to heal. According to DR. SALINA GREEN OF WOMEN’S HEALTH PARTNERS, the standard hospital stay is two nights for an uncomplicated vaginal delivery or four nights for a cesarean section. “I think for most families this is an adequate time in the hospital,” Green says. “If there are any complications surrounding the pregnancy or birth, the normal stay can be extended.” Also, arrangements can sometimes be made for women who have babies in the NICU to have a hospitality room close to the nursery or stay in the Ronald McDonald house after being discharged, she adds. During the hospital stay, patients are monitored for excessive bleeding, increased blood pressure and fevers. “We also want to make sure that moms are comfortable caring for their newborns and, if they are breastfeeding, to make sure it’s going well,” she says. Following discharge, let your physician know if you experience excessive bleeding, develop a fever greater than 100.4 F or if your pain gets worse rather than better, Green advises. “And I always address postpartum depression warning signs with new moms and their partners before they go home,” she says.

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ GAMLIN WHISKEY HOUSE ] 236 n. euclid ave. | 314.875.9500

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Very hip lounge and restaurant

THE CHEF |

Ivy Magruder

THE PRICES |

$7 to $13 starters; $17 to $35 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Bourbon Hoisin Glazed Tuna, Booker’s Flame-Grilled Oysters, House-Cut Bourbon Fries, Blackened Salmon Pasta

SET IN THE FORMER LILUMA, this is owned by the same Clayton-raised brothers who own Sub Zero: Lucas and Derek Gamlin. And judging by the crowds, a restaurant that serves dozens of whiskies by the shot (not to mention whiskey-laced food) is an idea whose time has come. The space has been nicely redecorated with attractive dark woods and tufted gold booths and fixtures. The drinks menu is brought to the table in a clever whiskey bottle crate. Whiskey is an umbrella category encompassing distilled spirits made from the fermented mash of grain and aged in oak. This includes rye, bourbon and scotch (but not vodka and gin). The executive chef here is Ivy Magruder, who headed culinary operations at 1111 Mississippi since 2003. In keeping with the Southern origins of American whiskey (Jim Beam is from Kentucky), the menu is Southern-inspired. Our starter, Booker’s Flame Grilled Oysters ($12), was original and good. The five oysters came on the shell, topped with a tasty blend of butter,

parmesan cheese, bacon, bourbon and shallots. An order of Kale Chips ($7) was interesting—very dry, having been baked until crisp and crunchy, but combining some nice flavors in large kale leaves encrusted with a dab of tomato sauce and cashew butter. The soup special, sweet potato ($7), gets another nod: a dense, slightly creamy puree with fried sage on top. The nine entrees are heavy on steak and potpie, and all include a choice of the 13 sides in the price. Bourbon Hoisin Glazed Tuna ($26) was excellent, served lightly seared all around, raw inside and slathered with a sweet, spicy brown sauce of soy, chili, honey, bourbon, molasses, garlic and lime. Another entrée, Patio Steak ($26), came sliced and topped with gravy tasting of Worchestershire sauce—very vinegary and pungent—and a generous dose of bourbon—too heavy-handed for me. The Moon Dance Farm Pot Pie ($20) combined meat and potatoes in a tasty version of the classic, with a stewy mix of grass-fed beef, corn, peas and fresh

carrots piled atop mashed potatoes. The ‘pie’ part was a flaky pastry topping. My favorite dish, though, is the Blackened Salmon Pasta ($21), if just for the papardelle in cream sauce thickened with bleu cheese. There was a certain artistry to the black noodles on the bottom tinted with squid ink, the creamy white sauce, followed by the blackened salmon on top. In the sides category, Bourbon Fries were outstanding, very salty and served with a dipping sauce of bourbon-sweetened barbecue sauce. The pan-browned cauliflower was much less impressive; it tasted burned, with an unpleasant flavor. I appreciate creativity in the kitchen, but the sauteed Brussels Sprout Slaw had barely cooked sprouts, which were too bitter, mixed with cheese and vinegar. But desserts had us ending on an up note; the selection is varied, and our French Macarons ($8) were quite nice, consisting of four delicate sandwich cookies: vanilla, lemon, chocolate and pistachio.

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MACARONS | A meringue-based confection made with eggs, icing and ground almonds HOISIN | An Asian dipping sauce and glaze that is thick, brown and sweet-pungent KALE CHIPS | Baked kale, which yields crisp, dry chips, usually seasoned with salt

Johnson & Wales in Charleston, S.C.

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[ aftertaste ] >> Gamlin Whiskey House offers an extensive array of whiskeys, including well-paired flights. Our favorite menu items were the grilled Caesar salad, grilled asparagus and dry-aged rib-eye (although ‘rare’ was a bit overdone). —ALICIA J. AND BOBBY M. OF THE CWE

>> I really like the bustling nature of this place, although it probably has more appeal to younger

crowds (I’m 60). I thought the food was interesting, since not too many places in town incorporate this much liquor into their cooking. —JOHN S. OF CLAYTON UP NEXT | 1111 MISSISSIPPI WRITE TO FOOD@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM TO SHARE YOUR OPINION.

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In honor of its 10th anniversary, SIDNEY STREET CAFE is hosting a special dinner Jan. 20 prepared by 10 chefs. The St. Louis food experts who are helping to take over the kitchen from Kevin Nashan are Gerard Craft of Niche Restaurant Group, Josh Galliano of The Libertine and Kevin Willmann of Farmhaus. Other cooks are coming in from as far away as Rhode Island and California.

[ mexican missionaries ] Brothers ADAM and JASON TILFORD hope to bring the gospel of good Mexican food to Soulard with a second location of MISSION TACO JOINT. They will set up shop at 908 Lafayette Ave. Projected to open in late spring, the restaurant will have a wood-burning oven.

[ raise the flag ]

Paying homage to St. Louis history, THREE FLAGS TAVERN is set to open soon at 4940 Southwest Ave. The name references a remarkable ceremony that occurred in March 1804, when the citizens of St. Louis marked the transfer of their city from Spanish to French to American control by raising and lowering the flags of each nation. Fittingly, chef JOHN O’BRIEN plans to serve French, Spanish and American food.

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[ pig out ]

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This pork-centric city will have another porcine place to eat early in the new year. MICHAEL DEL PIETRO is opening THE SALTED PIG, a Southern comfort food-themed restaurant, at 731 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in the former Frontenac Grill/Coco’s spot.

Limited availability by reservation only book your table now!

[ buon appetito! ]

KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA opened in late November at 9568 Manchester Road. Open daily for lunch, happy hour and dinner, the new project of KATIE LEE promises artisan Italian food using local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has a wood-burning pizza oven and a projector screen that shows old Italian movies.

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The Professional Ballet Company of St. Louis

December 20-29, 2013

[FACES OF 2013 compiled by meredith schuh

Touhill Performing Arts Center One University Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63121

“This is the Nutcracker to see in St. Louis...”

Bach Society

MELISSA PAYTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Melissa Payton recently accepted the position as the new executive director of the Bach Society of Saint Louis. A native of Florissant and a graduate of Missouri Baptist University, she recently was presented with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Melissa currently resides in St. Charles with her husband, Ryan, and is looking forward to making a difference in the classical music community in her hometown.

3547 Olive St., Ste. 120 | 314.652.2224 bachsociety.org

The Gellman Team

LINDA SCHASCH AND DAWN VANDERSLOOT, CLIENT CARE SPECIALISTS

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.

The Gellman Team is committed to delivering a level of customer service unequalled in our community through responsiveness, reliability and attention to detail. We are fortunate enough to have two incredible client care specialists, Linda Schasch and Dawn Vandersloot, working behind the scenes to facilitate each transaction.

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.

2203 S. Big Bend Blvd. | 314.336.1991 thegellmanteam.com

LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON Sponsored by Emerson and Ameren Missouri

Christmas Candlelight Concert December 17, 7:30 pm

Powell Hall

Paul Mineo’s Trattoria BRIGITTE MINEO, OWNER

Brigitte is the owner/operator of Paul Mineo’s Trattoria. Unlike at most restaurants, she is hands-on in the dining room, meeting, seating and greeting all guests who walk through her door and making sure they have an amazing experience.

333 Westport Plaza | 314.878.8180 paulmineos.com

Tickets & Information www.bachsociety.org or call 314.534.1700

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

TED WIGHT, BROKER-SALESPERSON

Ted is our No. 1 agent for 2013. His sales are diverse, from city to country properties. While he is knowledgeable about all types of real estate, he is known as the ‘go-to’ person for fine contemporary and mid-century homes. 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 | 314.607.5555 stlouisstyleblog.com

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Moneta Group

EMILY BARLEAN, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Emily Barlean, a new face to Moneta Group, joined the firm this month as the communications manager. She graduated from Concordia University with a B.A. in communications and is currently pursuing a masters of arts in public relations at Webster University.

100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500 314.726.2300 monetagroup.com

Sapore Italian Cafe

PAUL BUZZETTA, OWNER/CHEF

Paul Buzzetta, chef and owner of Sapore Italian Cafe, has made the move to Kirkwood. Sapore’s new home offers a bigger space, a private room and a patio for more customers to enjoy. He loves his craft and offering culinary creations for diners to savor. 451 S. Kirkwood Road 314.909.7575 saporeitaliancafe.com

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Reserve one of our great spaces for your next private event. Saint Louis Ballet

GEN HORIUCHI, EXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Former principal dancer of New York City Ballet, Gen Horiuchi leads Saint Louis Ballet and its 21 professional dancers in the season’s upcoming performances of The Nutcracker, Love is in the Air and Cinderella, all at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

314.516.4949 | stlouisballet.org

With private and semiprivate dining rooms that can accommodate from 6 to 80 guests, executive chef and owner Paul Buzzetta will make dining at Sapore an event to remember.

Sterling Bank

KEN POTEET, CHAIRMAN & CEO

Under Ken Poteet’s leadership, Sterling Bank has become one of the most successful banks of its size locally, regionally and nationally. As the bank enters its 10th year, he will continue to pursue the founding group’s mission of a ‘great community bank with unparalleled performance, service and community involvement.’

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [DECEMBER-JANUARY]

by amber peterson

now

[ ART ]

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

rat race

Lambert St. Louis International Airport Meeting Place Gallery, Terminal 1 | Free foundryartcentre.org >> This whimsical exhibition invites visitors passing through the airport to pause and forget about the rat race. Artwork by 15 artists serves as a reminder about the lighter side of life. Through Feb. 23.

now–12/29 clearly human

St. Louis Artists’ Guild | Free | stlouisartistsguild.org

now–1/11 douglass freed: reflective landscapes Bruno David Gallery | Free | brunodavidgallery.com

now–2/15 duet

Grand Center | Free | grandcenter.org

NEBRASKA >> This film takes a mostly unflattering look at family. We see the disappointments, big and small, that fester over a lifetime and remain largely unspoken. But we also see the compassion one son, David (well-played by Will Forte), musters for his aging father, Woody (Bruce Dern). In a modern odyssey, David drives his father from Montana to Nebraska, where the old man is convinced he will claim the $1 million promised him in a sweepstakes letter. En route, they pass through Woody’s hometown, visiting with extended family, and giving David insights into his taciturn, distant father, and into himself, as well. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, it is a slow movie, but touching. —D.W. VIEWED AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC THEATRES

[ ETC. ]

PHILOMENA >> The stringent morality of a lost age haunts a

now–1/3 44th annual way of lights christmas display

5–9 p.m. | National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | Free | wayoflights.org

12/15 five area authors’ book signing

noon–2 p.m. | Barnes and Noble–Fenton | 721 Gravois Road | 636.326.4619

third friday open house 6–10 p.m. | Third Degree Glass Factory Free | stlglass.com >> See glassblowers create art from molten glass and work with instructors to make a paperweight, a holiday tile keepsake or glass beads.

[ THEATER ]

>>>12/20 FREE FAMILY NIGHTS

5:30–9 p.m. | The Magic House | Free magichouse.org These special nights enable a family to enjoy more than 100 hands-on exhibits in the museum at no charge.

PHOTO BY PETER WOZNIAK

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VIEWED AT CHASE PARK PLAZA CINEMAS

12/14 & 12/15 12/21 & 12/22

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eckert’s– Belleville $14 | eckerts.co

simple Irish woman in Philomena. While young, the title character (Judi Dench) gives birth out of wedlock after her ashamed family abandons her at a convent. As punishment for her sin (and to generate some cash), the merciless nuns sell the baby boy to an American couple. Philomena, now an old woman, enlists the help of an unemployed journalist (Steve Coogan) to track down the son she has never forgotten. The story is heartbreaking, and made even more so by Philomena’s cheer; the sweet lady harbors none of the bitterness she has every right to feel. Dench plays her with grace and an open heart, turning the tragic figure into a ray of light. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. —R.K.

the nutcracker with alexandra ballet

The Purser Center, Logan College | 1851 Schoettler Road | $11.50–$16.50 | chesterfieldarts.org >> Join Chesterfield Arts and Alexandra Ballet for a narrated, short-length adaptation of this timeless classic. Through Dec. 15

12/13 the swing st. louis christmas show 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. | The Robert G. Reim Theatre 111 S. Geyer Road | $10–$20 | swingstlouis.com

12/14–12/15 the little dancer

Founders’ Theatre at COCA | $14–$18 | cocastl.org

12/14–12/15 nutcracker on ice

2 p.m. & 5 p.m. | Metro Edge Figure Skating Club Webster Groves Ice Arena | $10–$12 | metroedgefsc.org

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[ MUSIC ] 12/12 jinglefest

7 p.m. | The Family Arena | $25 | familyarena.com

12/13 phoenix

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $42.50 | thepageant.com

12/14–12/15 mannheim steamroller christmas

7 p.m. & 2 p.m. | The St. Louis Symphony | 718 N. Grand Blvd. $30–$70 | stlsymphony.org

the ambassadors of harmony: sounds of the season

Touhill Performing Arts Center | $28–$38 | touhill.org >> Join the Ambassadors of Harmony for its 50th anniversary! The first half of the show is an energetic and light-hearted look at Christmas. In the second act, the chorus moves audiences with heavenly harmonies, classic carols and sacred songs. Through Dec. 15.

PHOTO BY BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY

[HOME] FROM THE [GARDEN

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by p. allen smith photos by mark fonville

Get Your Front Door Holiday Ready

If I could decorate only one area of my home for the holidays, it would be the front door. A door decked out for Christmas speaks to the spirit of the season even more than a Christmas tree; it conveys community, welcome and hope.

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GET YOUR GREENERY

When selecting greenery the most important thing to look for is freshness. Choose pieces with flexible stems and dark green color. Also, be on guard for needle drop, which is just what it sounds like.

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St. Louis’ Premier Fine Art Gallery Please join us on

Saturday, December 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm for a special event with

MiSSouri MaSter

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who will be on hand to sign copies of his new book, “New regionalism.” Birdman

PREP YOUR GREENERY

Once you get your greenery home, take some time to rehydrate it with water and lock in moisture with an anti-transpirant. These steps will keep your wreaths and garlands fresh much longer. First, soak unembellished greenery in water for eight to 12 hours. If you buy decorated greenery, mist it with water from a spray bottle. Once the greenery is rehydrated, spray it with an anti-transpirant. These seal the pores in stems and leaves, which reduces moisture loss. You can find them in spray form at a garden center. Wait a few hours after treatment before proceeding with the next step. Some garden centers will apply an anti-transpirant for you at the time of purchase. If you’re unsure, ask the staff. If they do spray your greenery, don’t soak it overnight or mist it.

HANG THEM UP

Worried about the prospect of pounding a nail in your door? Home stores offer plenty of other options. There are inexpensive wreath hangers you can purchase. If you buy a metal one, consider adding a little bit of felt on the underside, where it touches the door to avoid scratching. You can also use command hooks or attach the wreath by a ribbon from the door knocker.

THE DECORATING STAGE

Hang the wreath in the center of the door for a classic holiday presentation. Or go nontraditional with greenery shapes; snowflakes, garlands and candy canes will add personality to your door. Consider using multiples. If you have double doors, add a wreath on each door. If you have a single door, you can always place a wreath on the top part and another slightly below it.

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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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the chase Park Plaza | central west end #2700 customize your sPace $2,999,000 the Penthouse offers up to 6,600 sq. ft. of living space & 360 degree views awaiting your personal design.

10637 ballantrae drive | ladue schools 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths $1,955,000 glorious home in frontenac with nearly 9,400 sq. ft. of living space & designed for entertaining.

47 clermont lane | ladue 5 bedrooms, 6 baths $1,485,000 custom-built colonial offers warmth & charm. it has 3 master suites, 2 family rooms, 6,800 sq. ft. & pool.

19217 brookhollow drive | wildwood 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $1,450,000 country estate on almost 6 acres of manicured grounds including a fabulous pool & tennis court.

10822 kennerly road | sunset hills 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths $999,000 this truly unique home offers many extras, including an indoor pool, 2 wine cellars, catering kitchen, plus more!

3010 locust street #301 | midtown 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths $699,000 sophisticated penthouse condo at the top of the beck building is the crowning jewel of midtown alley.

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8016 crescent drive | clayton 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths $565,000 a special davis Place home beautifully suited for easy entertaining & everyday living. 1st floor family room.

515 north & south rd. #3c | university city 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $489,000 beautiful two-story penthouse condo with grand staircase custom built for the original developer.

5153 westminster Place | central west end 5 bedrooms, 2½ baths $449,900 elegant & updated home on historic street. built to entertain graciously. distinctive architectural details.

6000 mergenthal | weldon sPring 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths $339,900 gorgeous pillared colonial home in a private setting. bright, impeccably maintained and open.

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9115 buxton drive | crestwood 5 bedrooms, 4 baths $275,000 unique home that looks like a ranch from the street but is actually a 3-level home. a must see!

12951 banyan town drive | Parkway north 2 bedrooms, 3½ baths $269,000 Private townhouse, updated with the finest finishes. master suite with vaulted ceiling & a one-of-a-kind bath.

7354 shaftesbury avenue | university city 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths $229,900 A fun, cozy residence with newly refinished hardwood floors on both levels. Wonderful architectural details.

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Holiday Eve Celebrations

SHAUN AND ALLISON FANGER WITH DEVON, CAMPBELL, LINCOLN AND GRAYSON

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WHEN ALLISON FANGER AND HER HUSBAND SHAUN think of home, they think of Eureka. Specifically, The Legends, where their family of six, including 1-year-old triplets, lives. The 900-home subdivision offers houses of varying sizes and prices, centered around The Legends Country Club and golf course. Allison says this quaint corner of St. Louis County perfectly balances big-city conveniences with small-town living. Q. HOW DID YOUR FAMILY COME TO LIVE IN THE LEGENDS? A. My husband is a teacher at Eureka High School, so we wanted to stay close to the school. We ended up

choosing the Legends because we liked the community and being near the golf course, where I now work. And the homes here either have a semi-private wooded lot or beautiful views of the Meramec River.

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including downtown, Chesterfield or Clayton. So we have the amenities of being close to the city. And there are a ton of parks in Eureka. I don’t know the exact number, but based on the size of the city, it’s astounding how many parks there are.

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always see a few people you know. There’s a train track running through the middle and lots of fun restaurants and bars, including Joe Boccardi’s, Eureka Wine House, O’Dell’s Irish Pub and a Mexican restaurant. And the parks and recreation department is really involved with getting the community out and together. They host concerts in the street in the Old Town area and free events for kids throughout the summer.

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Q. WHAT’S THE BENEFIT OF LIVING IN EUREKA, VERSUS ELSEWHERE IN ST. LOUIS? A. There’s such great value for your dollar here. When my husband and I first got married, we wanted to look

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in other areas of St. Louis, but we thought we should at least see what they have out here. The homes were nearly double the size for the same amount. Eureka sounds a lot farther away than it is.

[ family faves ] BEST RESTAURANT>> The Grill at The Legends. The chef is awesome and there’s something for everybody. With triplets, we don’t get to go out to dinner that much, so we often get takeout from there.

BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITY>> The summer street party concerts put on by the parks and recreation department. They bring in a band, all the restaurants in Old Town Eureka set up little booths and the entire community comes out.

BEST FAMILY ACTIVITY>> We don’t leave the house too often with three babies, but our favorite thing is to go to the pool together in the summers.

BEST DATE NIGHT>> The Eureka Wine House or the Lounge at the Club.

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