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Art aficionados and pet lovers alike came together to support the nonprofit during the Urban Wanderers Art Show at the Four Seasons Hotel.

More than 90 pieces in various media were on display and available for bidding, each depicting one of the shelter’s dogs or cats.

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Board chair Susan Sherman and 15 others saw the final showing of The Gospel According to Andre at Plaza Frontenac. Andre Leon Talley, a fashion icon, is the subject of the poignant documentary. The former Vogue editor visited St. Louis twice last summer.

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EVERYONE I TALK TO SEEMS TO THINK TIME IS MOVING TOO QUICKLY. For me, part of it is keeping up with my kids’ schedules, and the other part is the fast-paced world of journalism and its constant deadlines. I’m always planning at least three months out. Just last week I caught myself saying October is right around the corner.

It’s something you can either complain about (that won’t change anything) or accept and make it a point to enjoy each moment— even the little ones. Some people are better at this than others.

They understand that life is about living, about connecting with others and cherishing time with people you care about. Sue McCollum, CEO of Major Brands, seems to be that kind of person.

Her beautiful home in the Central West End is featured in our monthly Style Inside column, and I was struck by her thoughts about opening her house to others. She views where she lives, her personal space, as a means to connect those in the community and celebrate what St. Louis is all about. It’s a lovely notion. Be sure to check out the column. You’ll ooh and ahh at the pictures of her stately brick house and wish you were invited to her next wine dinner.

There was another woman in our community who fit this description well, one who now will be dearly missed. The recent passing of Charlene Bry, mother of T&S publisher Lauren Rechan, affected many since she touched the lives of so many. While I did not know her well personally, I very much knew of her tenacity, grace and success. Reading Patty Hannum’s words this week about her deep love for her family and her ability to make people feel special are perfectly fitting. Former T&S editor Dorothy Weiner also remembers Charlene and all of her accomplishments in this issue.

Time does move quickly, and the only thing we really can do about it is enjoy every second.

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to provide community-wide access to its hands-on learning experiences. The Kirkwood children’s museum is broadening its commitment to education and opportunity once again, this time to teach children an important lesson: how to become global citizens.

In 2015, The Magic House began exploring different cultures with its exhibit Children’s China.

According to museum president Beth Fitzgerald, the positive community response led to discussions on how global studies could be further implemented as part of Reimagine the Magic House, a fiveyear campaign to bring new life to museum exhibits that started in 2017. “The community has an interest in global cultures, and we’re responding to that need,” she says. “The world is changing, communities are becoming more diverse, and global awareness is more important than ever.”

In January, the museum opened the World Traveler Gallery. The space, made possible by the Crawford Taylor Foundation, is dedicated to housing exhibits focused on different cultures. “Our goal is to provide meaningful experiences centered around a specific culture on a biannual basis,” Fitzgerald explains.

Currently, museum guests can say jambo (Swahili for hello) to Kenya’s Kids, the gallery’s first exhibit that offers immersive environments like a school, elephant orphanage and outdoor market to teach children about the east African country. The Magic House also has partnered with the local African community to create supplementary programs, offering visitors the opportunity to listen to Kenyan storytellers and learn African dance. “Our goal is for children to see the similarities and differences between their lives and those of children in other parts of the world,” Fitzgerald says.

“Creating a close bond with the diverse communities in St. Louis is an important part of celebrating the traditions that make each culture unique.” In 2019, the gallery will switch to an exhibit on Argentina, and Children’s China is set to return from its tour of national children’s museums.

Earlier this summer, the museum welcomed 100 middle school students from the Jennings School District who had studied Kenya and raised money to help bring clean drinking water to the country. The Magic House hosted them at no cost thanks to its Access for All initiatives. “Our goal is to make sure all children in the St. Louis area have access to hands-on learning,” Fitzgerald says. The Magic House offers free programming and field trips to Title 1 schools and those where 50 percent or more of the population receives free or reduced lunch. Big Brothers, Big Sisters participants also receive free membership, as do all foster families in the state of Missouri.

The museum’s largest annual fundraiser, The Magic Ball, is Oct. 12 at Stifel Theatre. “The gala is extremely important to funding Access for All initiatives,” Fitzgerald says. “It’s enabled thousands of children to visit The Magic House.” To showcase the new World Traveler’s Gallery, the event is themed ‘Passport to the World’ and will display components from Kenya’s Kids. The evening also includes dinner, a special performance by comedian Nate Bargatze and an after party. &

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Voices Rising is the theme of this year’s Gesher Music Festival, which returns next month, bringing chamber music with a multicultural twist. The festival, in its eighth season, runs Aug. 9 through 19 with three formal concerts, as well as several informal opportunities to hear some music and meet the musicians. Each in a different venue, the concerts will tell stories of change: ▶ The Legacy of Tin Pan Alley: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Missouri History Museum as part of its Muny Memories exhibit. An evening of chamber music will whisk listeners from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway.

Artistic director Sara Sitzer will tell the fascinating stories behind the music of this period. ▶ Rise Up: Sounds of Protest: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave. in U. City ▶ Giving Voice: 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at JCC’s Wool Studio Theatre in Creve Coeur, the festival’s home base As in previous years, festival musicians will participate in a Shabbat service at Central Reform Congregation Aug. 10. A 2 p.m. family concert Aug. 11 at Ferguson Public Library is free, as is the family concert at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at Congregation Temple Israel. Visit geshermusicfestival.org for more details.

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to appear at any given time, you might have to wait as long as for a ride at Six Flags. But you can’t see north to Lewis and Clark territory no matter how much you crane your neck. Want a 360-degree unobstructed view of our city? That treat awaits you if you shell out a Lincoln ($5) and climb the 198 steps to the top of the 120-year-old water tower that is the central feature of Compton Hill Reservoir Park at Grand and Russell, just south of I-44. But never on Sunday through Friday—unless a full moon happens to occur that evening, or there’s a special event. It’s open Saturdays until 10 p.m. April through November. It’s an easy climb if you, say, walk a dog.

If you still need a break on the way up or down … whew, some stretch of weather we’re having, eh? … a few chairs for resting are in the spiral stairwell. The observation deck can accommodate 25 sightseers.

At 179 feet tall, the tower also stands on one of the city’s highest points. (You already may have noticed ‘hill’ and ‘heights’ in this item.) The tower is one of three built as architectural enclosures for standpipes that helped regulate water pressure. Harvey Ellis, who designed our spectacular City Hall, was the architect. The tower was retired in 1929, but asbestos was discovered in 1984. It deteriorated until 1995, when the city contemplated its demolition, but locals rallied, and in 1999, a $19 million restoration project was completed.

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“OMG! Honey, call 911!” Response: “OK, I’m on it … umm, what’s the number?” All kidding aside, if you’re a Maplewood resident, you might want to think twice about calling 911 more than once because (at this writing) a second call to the emergencyonly number could get you evicted. Because of a pending ACLU lawsuit, city officials have said they cannot comment on a recent meeting to address the ‘nuisance’ ordinance. ‘Nuisance’ calls include peace disturbance and domestic abuse. Say what? Abuse is one time when a desperate person needs help immediately. We realize nincompoops call 911 for the wrong reasons, but it’s hard to imagine more of them live in Maplewood than any of the county’s other 87 municipalities … much less St. Louis proper. I used to rent a flat in South City, my bedroom window about 6 feet from another two-family, occupants unknown. When I was awakened by a loud male voice obviously shouting at a woman (from his unprintable terminology), I called 911. This went on for several nights. Other neighbors must have called, too, but I don’t know whether squad cars were ever dispatched. I may have found out why: When I called 911 another time to report tempers boiling over at another neighbor’s holiday barbecue, the dispatcher asked whether I’d heard gunshots. I hadn’t. SLPD probably had pressing situations in other districts involving gunfire. But would I have had to find other housing if I’d lived in Maplewood and called 911 with similar complaints? Jiminy. In any event, a few years ago, Belleville police got two of the most ridiculous

911 calls I’ve ever heard of: A woman called twice to complain that her boyfriend wouldn’t let her have any more beer. Police did arrive after her second call, but I’d imagine without a six-pack to satisfy her craving.

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They were stopped for WWB: Walking While Black.

(Ever hear of DWB, an acronym for a Driving While Black police stop? Read: Harassment of someone for no reason but the color of their skin.) Earlier this month there was a ‘dine and dash’ of about $60

reported late one night at the IHOP on Clayton Road. Police stopped a group of 10 young black men as they were walking along Brentwood Boulevard on their way back to the MetroLink station. Although several produced IHOP receipts, the cops (in a halfdozen Clayton and Richmond Heights squad cars) followed them as they walked back to the restaurant, whereupon the manager said they weren’t the suspects. The cops let the men go. No apology. Well, all are slated to enter Washington U. as freshmen this fall. Chancellor Mark Wrighton and several vice chancellors (at least) are fit to be tied. The students didn’t fit the description of the suspects, except for being black. We of the ‘elite media’ were also disgusted by the incident and disappointed with Clayton’s finest. At first. Chief Kevin Murphy and Clayton city manager Craig Owens have met with and apologized to the young men, and in doing so, raised the bar for other metro departments. Because I’m white, I haven’t a clue what it feels like to be shadowed by store employees waiting for me to shoplift … much less to be stopped at night by cops with guns. Clayton police put themselves in the students’ shoes. Good on them.

TT TRIVIA | WHERE ARE THE OTHER TWO WATER TOWERS IN ST. LOUIS, ONE WHITE AND ONE RED? LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | TCHAIKOVSKY’S 1812 OVERTURE, WRITTEN IN 1874, DOESN’T COMMEMORATE THE U.S. WAR OF 1812 AGAINST GREAT BRITAIN. YOU MUST BE A LOONY (AND WE MEAN THAT IN THE NICEST POSSIBLE WAY)—TCHAIKOVSKY WAS RUSSIAN. NAPOLEON WAS FORCED IN 1812 TO WITHDRAW FROM HIS ATTEMPTED CONQUEST OF RUSSIA, A DISASTER FOR WHICH THE MISUSED WORD ‘DECIMATE’ COULD RIGHTLY BE APPLIED: ONLY ONE IN 10 OF THE FRENCH INVADERS SURVIVED THE INVASION AND RETREAT.

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From Bangladesh and Iran to Japan and Vietnam, 47 men and women representing 28 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens July 13 at Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse. LESLIE CAPLAN of Olivette brought 14 singers with her to perform “America the Beautiful” at the beginning of the ceremony, finishing it off with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Caplan has sung for dozens of naturalization ceremonies since 2011 when ALAN FREED , also a member of Central Reform Congregation, asked her to help out. A divorce mediator by trade, Freed is now director of music at the synagogue and co-founder of the Courthouse Singers. Aware that the barrister was also quite the vocalist, The Hon. Audrey Fleissig, a federal judge, asked him to sing for ceremonies, and Freed notes, with a chuckle, that he wasn’t about to flout an order of the court. At first only a few attorneys sang, which he found less than inspirational. So, after his plea, Caplan pounced on her email address list. A longtime

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Since the debut of the Courthouse Singers, Caplan has managed to assemble groups of no fewer than five and as many as 30. They were a smash hit from the start. “The judge took us to lunch, and a love affair was born,” Caplan recalls. Following her singers’ gig during the recent ceremony, new Americans gleeful as kids at an ice cream parlor took selfies and family pictures at

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A group of area high school grads took home the ▶ government's highest honor for young adults, the GOLD MEDAL CONGRESSIONAL AWARD. Claudia Barney and Sophia Barney of Maplewood, Katheryn Elliott and Josephine Moran of St. Louis, Ashley Chiles of Kirkwood, and Kaelin Dooley of Webster Groves are all members or alumnae of ST. LOUIS IRISH ARTS , which operates a school of Irish music and dance.

The award celebrates achievement in public service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.

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LAST SUNDAY WAS AN ODD DAY for my daughter

and me. We attended a bridal shower and a funeral.

Fortunately, there was no time conflict because, while neither of these people might have missed us, we sure didn’t want to miss our chance to say ‘welcome to the family’ and ‘goodbye, you wonderful woman.’

My nephew Michael (who is a surgeon, and every time I talk about him, I will mention this since he is the only M.D. in the family!) finally proposed to his girlfriend of 12 years. Yes, 12 years. I have no idea why he waited so long. I knew the first time I met her she was the one, but he took his time through college, medical school and residency before popping the question. I wonder if she threatened to pop him in the head if he didn’t hurry up already. Anyway, they are tying the knot in Charleston in September. Katie has been around my large, extended family for 12 long years. As my brother Mike often says, our family puts the 'fun' in dysfunctional. She’s had plenty of time to escape, but she didn’t, which means she chose not only Michael (did I mention he was a surgeon?), but the rest of us, too. A new happy beginning for a wonderful couple. Oh, and she is a nurse practitioner, so this hypochondriac feels like she hit the lotto!

After a quick costume change, my daughter and I headed to the funeral of Charlene Bry. Charlene, as many of you know, was the driving force behind Ladue News and an accomplished writer who started several successful businesses. She had tons of energy, and when she entered a room, the place was a little brighter. But I didn’t really know that person. I knew her as my dear friend Laurie’s mom and her daughter Bry’s grandmother.

Bry and my daughter Tess were in preschool together, so that was my first introduction to the three generations of women. Laurie and I bonded nearly immediately because, not to offend Laurie, we both have a little bit of the devil in us. We sometimes laugh when we shouldn’t, and we snort when we laugh. But Charlene was like no other grandmother. She was beautiful and glamorous and dressed in the latest fashions. Baking cookies with her and Laurie resulted in not only fresh cookies, but also my purchase of cowboy boots before they were a trend because Charlene looked so hip in them while baking.

But what really made Charlene special was the way she looked at her kids and grandkids. She oozed love.

When one of them spoke to her, she looked at them as if they were the only one in the world that mattered. Family was first, before any business or social obligation. On the occasions I was with her, she always wanted to hear what I was doing, talk to me about my column and ask what Tess was up to. I know she cared. Sure, I was just one of Laurie’s friends, but I just kept showing up in Laurie’s kitchen, so Charlene needed to know me, too. l will miss her for many reasons, but mostly for the love she had for her family and her capacity to express it each and every day.

So on that weird Sunday, we said hello to the soonto-be Katie Fitzgerald and goodbye to Charlene Bry. I get teary-eyed thinking about both situations, which means my heart is still working just fine.

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◀ The SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM has sewn up a major acquisition of 16TH- TO 19THCENTURY AMERICAN INDIAN TEXTILES, including rugs, blankets and garments. Several of the items donated by philanthropists Paul and Elissa Cahn will be featured in 'Southwest Weavings: 800 Years of Artistic Exchange,' an exhibit that opens later this year. The Cahns gifted a number of pieces to the Minneapolis Institute of Art as well. The two began their collection in the 1980s to help raise awareness about native textiles.

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Take note! The Gateway Arch Park Foundation and National Blues Museum will present Blues at the Arch, a free Friday concert series held downtown Aug. 3 through 24. Local and national blues artists will be featured, with everyone's favorite monument as a dramatic backdrop.

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Recently, the T&S family lost a dear friend and supporter, Charlene Bry. A dynamic, creative and tireless writer, Bry was a force on the local publishing scene. She authored a book, Ladue Found, chronicling the history and development of Ladue, and she grew Ladue News (launched by her son Richie Jr.) from a tiny monthly into a weekly magazine purchased by the Journals Register Co. in 1997. She supported the efforts of her daughter, Lauren Bry Rechan (T&S publisher), and several other newspaper veterans when they launched Town&Style in 2010.

As a Ladue woman, Bry was an anomaly when she entered publishing in 1983, frequently declaring she “wanted more than the country club life.” She worked tirelessly to build her publishing business, strategically growing both sales and editorial into a community paper that staffers were proud to represent. After leaving the business, she devoted herself to expanding her writing skills by meeting with authors, attending workshops and meticulously researching the personalities who founded her community for her book.

Throughout her career, Bry also gave back generously to St. Louis in service and support. She sat on countless boards, and as a publisher, ensured that charitable organizations had access to press coverage in her magazine. She nurtured young talent and had a wide circle of friends from all walks of life. She was a dear friend to many and a beloved mother of three and grandmother of nine.

After graduating from University City High School, Bry attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and later finished her undergraduate degree at Washington University, where she also earned a master’s degree of liberal arts with thesis. She coauthored the book A World of Plants: The Missouri Botanical Garden. During her long career in publishing, she was honored with many awards, including the St. Louis Press Club’s Media Person of the Year in 2000, Woman of Achievement in 1990 and the Hellenic Spirit Foundation’s Athena Award.

Bry was the consummate entrepreneur, energetically bubbling with ideas, enthusiasm and new projects well into her 70s. She will be missed by many, especially her longtime companion Morty Mitchell and her surviving children, Richman Bry Jr. and his wife Helene and Lauren Bry Rechan and her husband Michael. She will be remembered forever as a loving and proud grandmother in the hearts of her nine grandchildren: Ryan, Aaron, Katie, Jackson, Mac, Bry, Tori, Cyrus and Kasey.

—DOROTHY WEINER

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Verdi’s grand opera Nabucco makes its company debut at Union Avenue Opera at 8 p.m. July 27 & 28 and August 3 & 4.

Presented in Italian with English supertitles (unionavenueopera.org) …

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The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum is hosting its annual fundraising gala, The Magic Ball, Oct. 13 at Stifel Theatre featuring a performance by comedian Nate Bargatze (magichouse.org) …

Help people with disabilities by attending UCP Heartland’s Wing Ding fundraiser Aug. 8 at Queeny Park, featuring unlimited wings from popular St. Louis restaurants.

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TREND REPORT from L.A. by marylyn simpson

DISCOVER THE HOTTEST TRENDS FROM ACROSS THE POND WITHOUT LEAVING THE SHOW ME STATE

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There’s nothing too exciting about gin and tonic, but the British take on the classic drink is much more appealing than what I’ve seen in the States. Whether packed with mint or berries or finished with a lemon-soaked rim, Londoners pair gin with fruit that best complements the alcohol’s terpenes. The drink is intensified by the fruit infusion but not too sweet. Best of all, it’s super easy to make at home after a stressful day at the office.

If you love dark, witty, dry British humor, then you’ll love Fleabag. It’s only one season in so far (the second is set to premiere next year), but this show about the misadventures of Fleabag, a 30-something British woman maneuvering through life in London, is absolutely hilarious. From awkward hook-ups to her obnoxious American brother-in-law, Fleabag is as relatable as she is badly behaved.

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fast fashion » Another European fast fashion chain, Pull & Bear remains a novelty for Americans, mainly because it has yet to land in the U.S. Owned by the same company as Zara, the retailer offers on trend and affordable options to women on all budgets. If wide-leg leather capris are in your future, be sure to take advantage of Pull & Bear’s international shipping and stay well ahead of the fashion curve.

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east meets west » Fusing Japanese with Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, SushiSamba is just as famous for its food as it is for its breathtaking views. Located in central London, the restaurant is a popular spot for Londoners to relax, take in the sights and nosh on some of the city’s best sushi. And if you can’t make it across the pond any time soon, its Miami and Las Vegas locations are just as popular among tourists and locals—and a little closer to home!

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Wide-leg denim has become the pant du jour, but leave it to Londoners to take the trend a step further. High-waisted, wide-leg leather capris are a staple among London ‘it’ girls. Paired with simple white sneakers and a crop top, this updated take on leather pants works on almost every body type and can easily go from day to night with the swap of a shoe.

STYLE

GET TO KNOW ALI WELLS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PGA GATEWAY SECTION by judy uelk | photo by bill barrett Trailblazer. Inspirational leader. Committed mentor. Ali Wells is all of these things. She is also the first female PGA professional to lead one of the organization’s prestigious 41 sections. And this year offers a little more excitement than most for the St. Louis section as it prepares to host the 100th PGA Championship in August at Bellerive Country Club. Committed to inspiring the next generation of young girls to follow their dreams, Wells is an impressive example of the leadership opportunities available for women in the $70 billion golf industry.

MY TITLE ...

HOW THE PGA GIVES BACK ...

I’ve been with the Gateway PGA for seven years but am in my first year as executive director. I feel very blessed to be in the position I am in and honored to be the first female PGA Professional executive director. I hope I am the first of many. We’re making strides because section staff across the country are employing more and more women.

The Gateway PGA REACH Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Gateway PGA Section, and its mission is to improve lives through the community of golf through three pillars: youth, military, and diversity and inclusion. We are particularly proud of our North St. Louis initiative, which works to keep kids in school by filling the vast amount of idle time after school with positive relationships, educational assistance and programs. We partner with organizations in the area and have raised more than $1 million for these partners and programs since 2013.

MY CAREER PATH ...

I graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a degree in marketing.

Simultaneously, I went through the PGA’s Professional Golf Management Program and became a Class A PGA Professional upon graduation. My favorite internship was with the 2008 Senior U.S. Open at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. I knew then that I wanted my golf career to be in administration.

SPORTS I LOVE BESIDES GOLF ...

I enjoy mountain biking and play on three different slow-pitch softball teams. And I’ve recently picked up a new pastime: camogie. It’s a Gaelic stick-and-ball sport!

I also enjoy playing basketball and any outdoor activity.

WHAT LED ME TO THE GATEWAY SECTION ...

I was director of youth golf at the PGA Center for Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for three seasons before joining the Gateway PGA team. The connections I made there and everything I learned prepared me to be successful here more than any of my previous jobs.

HOW I WIND DOWN …

I love being active, so when I have downtime or am looking for something fun to do, I gravitate outdoors. I don’t know all of the great places in St. Louis yet, but I really like the Clayton area to grab a good meal and a drink.

REWARDS OF MY JOB ...

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE …

It allows me to do something I love to impact others. Whatever the day holds—running a PGA HOPE program for military veterans, planning member education summits, or getting to talk to the community about the power of golf and the role the PGA Professional plays—I get to serve others using my talents in administration and my love of golf.

I’ve played courses all over the country, but my favorite is probably Boone Valley on the outskirts of St. Louis. I would love to get the chance to play Augusta National someday, but for now, it’s just a dream!

FAVORITE GOLFER …

Josh Riley! He is one of my mentors: an incredible human being, a giving leader and a consummate professional. He is the former Gateway PGA executive director, and if I can be half the leader he is, I will consider that a success.

ADVICE TO YOUNG FEMALE GOLFERS …

Be fearless and never stop learning. I network and connect with anyone I can. I ask questions, and I soak up as much as possible. Golf is a fantastic career, and not just for men. My favorite quote that I live by is, “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”

MY FAVORITE THINGS 〉〉

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Camogie ... a Gaelic stick-and-ball sport!

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TOWN by dorothy weiner

YOU COULD TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD and still not see

anything like the Campbell House Museum, a remarkable Victorian home at 1508 Locust St. It’s a rare slice of pre-Civil War Americana, an entire estate authentically preserved.

Oddly, most St. Louisans are not familiar with it, even though the structure is listed on TripAdvisor as St. Louis’ No. 1 museum attraction! So what is it outsiders know that we don’t?

Turns out, the seven-story structure—five above ground, two below—offers an astounding look into what life was like for the privileged during the second half of the 19th century. We have St. Louisans of the past to thank for that, explains museum director Andy Hahn. Former art museum director Perry Rathbone encouraged city leaders to purchase the home and as many of its contents as possible. This was after the demise of the final Campbell, Hazlett, in 1938. Tragically, only three of patriarch Robert Campbell and his wife Virginia’s 13 children survived to adulthood, and none left heirs.

Robert Campbell emigrated from Ireland and became a wealthy fur trader and prominent member of St. Louis society. Guests at his table included Ulysses S. Grant, who had his own mint julep cup in the Campbell cupboard (on display). The home is filled with remarkable china, silver and crystal from the period, including items from Tiffany and Waterford, and a 350-piece dinner service hand-painted in Paris. Two standing brass candelabra are identical to a pair at Highclere Castle (the setting for Downton Abbey).

Ten servants routinely lived there to run the household.

Visitors can see the head cook and housekeeper’s rooms, each outfitted with the actual linens, furniture and accessories of the day: bathing tubs, dressing tables and chamber pots. In 1885, the Campbells commissioned photos of their stunning home, 60 of which are used by the museum to verify placement of furniture, ceiling designs and wall treatments.

Of the home’s 11,000 square feet, about 20 rooms are on display. One highlight is the formal parlor, a 43-foot-long Rococo Revival vision of tufted red and gold furniture. Another is the huge senior Campbells’ bedrooms, divided only by a pocket door.

Her side includes a birdcage, one of her gowns and a portrait of Robert; his has a portrait of her. The gardens, too, are stunning, especially since Campbell purchased the lot next door to ensure better air circulation through his windows. Beautifully landscaped and containing a carriage house with the family’s Phaeton and Rockaway buggies, the highlight is a latticed ‘strolling gazebo.’

This is the home’s 75th anniversary as a museum. Thanks to the efforts of supporters and volunteers, tours are free with the $8 admission and are offered Wednesday through Sunday most of the year (by appointment at other times). Campbell House also hosts special events, including a free annual fall garden party and a Victorian Christmas that attracts about 500 visitors, many on tour buses from elsewhere. I was lucky enough to simply drive down to Locust and 15th, park in the adjacent lot and walk into the 19th century.

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SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP PROVIDES COMPLETE, COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH LIVER DISEASE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SLUCARE PHYSICIANS DR. SAMEER GADANI, DR. BRUCE BACON AND DR. MUSTAFA NAZZAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SLUCARE.EDU/TRANSPLANT. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

LIFELINE

SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by julia m. johnson MANY PATIENTS TURN TO SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP FOR LIFE-SAVING HELP,

including those with serious liver disease who may need a transplant. The practice is one of just a few in the nation performing a reno-portal shunt procedure that makes transplant surgery possible for people who have cirrhosis of the liver and might not otherwise be candidates, says SLUCare surgeon Dr. Mustafa Nazzal.

Cirrhosis, scarring in the liver that prevents the organ from working properly, is caused by a number of conditions, including viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and chronic alcohol use. Some patients with cirrhosis develop portal vein thrombosis (PVT), clotting in the portal vein that supplies most of the blood flow from the small intestine to the liver. This can prevent the person from getting a transplant, says Nazzal, who practices at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. When a patient develops PVT, the body compensates by ‘rerouting’ the flow of blood through other vessels. Nazzal says it’s important to solve the problem to clear the way for transplant surgery. “If there is total blockage of the vein, we can’t use it as the inflow blood supply for the new liver,” he explains. “We have to look at other options.”

The liver plays a critical role in healthy metabolism and clearing toxins from the body, Nazzal explains. When a patient first comes in, the team of knowledgeable specialists performs lab tests and a liver ultrasound to check the function of blood vessels connected to it. Doctors also may order a CT scan or MRI to look for clots.

“We can evaluate the patient’s fitness for transplant using the MELD (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) scale,” Nazzal says. “If the score is less than 20, our interventional radiology team may be able to go in and remove the clot. But if it’s above 20, the patient may need the reno-portal shunt, which uses grafted tissue from the left kidney vein to create an alternative inflow for the donated liver.”

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The shunt is performed as part of the transplant surgery. “We have found that patients tolerate the shunt well, and the rate of complications is low,” Nazzal says.

(The procedure adds about an hour to the transplant surgery, and it may help the patient avoid a more complicated multivisceral transplant, which involves the small bowel and liver.) The idea behind the shunt is to make it safer and more feasible for the patient to have the transplant, Nazzal says. “Our specialists in surgery, hepatology and interventional radiology work as a group to review patients’ test results and imaging,” he says. “Then we work together to tailor the best treatment.”

Police officer Val Krause underwent the shunt procedure recently, and says the SLUCare team was instrumental in returning him to health. He had a hereditary condition that caused serious liver disease and needed the shunt in order to get a transplant. “I’m back at work and feel like I’m 100 percent,” Krause says of his recovery.

“I haven’t felt this good in years. My SLUCare doctors were extremely professional and no-nonsense, and their bedside manner was excellent and personable. To me, they are the real heroes.”

Nazzal says the shunt procedure gives important hope to those who aren’t initially good candidates for a transplant, or who might otherwise need the more complex surgery.

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〈〈 VP SQUARE 〉〉 3611 juniata st. | 314.833.4838 THE DISH 〉〉 chargrilled lemongrass pork chop

with steamed rice, fried egg, cucumber, tomato and lime fish sauce

AMUSE BOUCHE 〉〉 the scene

Pleasant Asian fusion restaurant in Tower Grove South

the prices

$5-$7 starters, $10-$17 dinners

the chef

Duncan Pham

the favorites

Black Milk Bubble Tea, Chicken Lettuce Wrap, Thai Tom Kha Hot Pot

THIS IS A NEW VENTURE FOR SOUTH GRAND RESTAURATEUR VICTOR PHAM, who owns

the popular Cafe Mochi at 3221 S. Grand Blvd., a spot that specializes in sushi and Vietnamese dishes.

VP Square has broadened the palate into Asian fusion fare. With a brother and sister in the kitchen, and at least one other sibling helping with wait service, Pham has created a menu with Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and Taiwanese elements. In character, the food is ‘homestyle,’ and the prices are very reasonable.

The two-story restaurant is nicely appointed and spacious. The upstairs has its own bar and attractive lounge, as well as plenty of light-filled windows. There is an extensive bubble tea menu, with prices at $3.25, plus $.50 to add pearls, popping boba or jellies. A Black Milk Bubble Tea with pearls was a treat, slightly creamy and not too sweet.

The starter menu is appealingly large, as is the selection of vegetarian offerings. Our Starburst Summer Rolls ($6) were the typical Vietnamese fresh rolls of rice noodles, greens, cilantro and a little crab stick/shrimp, but with the atypical (and somewhat unharmonious) addition of sliced strawberries. The Vegetarian Dumplings ($5) were stellar, with thin skin and a tasty filling. But the star of the starters was the Chicken Lettuce Wrap ($8), oil-laden, diced chicken sautéed with green onion, peanuts and sesame oil that served as a filling for iceberg lettuce leaves. Crispy rice noodles were served as an optional add-in—and I recommend using them. The dish was loaded with flavor.

Hot & Sour Soup ($5) was brimming with four large, house-made wontons stuffed with ground shrimp and pork—excellent, but the broth seemed to have a little too much cornstarch.

The entree menu has very attractive offerings, making it hard to choose. At the top of my list, though, is the Thai Tom Kha Hot Pot ($17), a bubbling pot of coconut milk soup into which diners place raw chicken, shrimp, fish, mussels, vegetables and noodles. The flavors are outstanding, as slivers of ginger, scallion, Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves float in the broth, imparting their exotic aromas. The only drawback is it’s work—and messy at that. You’re kept busy fishing out the various foods with a mesh ladle, as well as pouring soup into your bowl with a tiny spoon. But it was worth it!

The Bibimbap ($14), a mixed rice bowl, was a potpourri of interesting flavors. The classic Korean dish came with mounds of beef bulgogi, slivered pork, cooked spinach and red chili paste piled over rice, a fried egg topping it all. It was slightly sweet from its cooked carrots and onions, and slightly spicy from the meats and chili paste. There wasn’t a ton of meat on there, but consider the price.

A vegetarian offering, Vietnamese Mushroom Crepe ($10), is a traditional homestyle dish. Two puffy pancakes made with rice flour, turmeric and coconut milk came folded over a filling of sautéed mushrooms, bean sprouts, onion and bamboo shoots, like an omelette. Don’t be fooled by their yellow appearance—they contain no egg and aren’t as hearty in texture as omelettes. The accompanying lettuce leaves are used to wrap pieces of crepe to dip them into the nuoc cham sauce, a sweet-sourspicy liquid. &

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FOOD • Ŏ • LŌ • GY 〉〉 lime leaves

Used as whole leaves, the popular Thai herb imparts a strong lemon flavor. They are not meant to be eaten.

hot pot

This dish of Chinese origin uses a flavorful broth as the base for a potpourri of ingredients, which may come already submerged or raw on a platter for diners to cook in the bubbling broth.

bibimbap

A Korean dish that piles sautéed vegetables, chili paste, fried egg and meat over rice for the diner to mix together.

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NABUCCO

by lindsay jones

NO MORE RAMEN Blue Box Pizza is now operating in the former Doughocracy space in The Loop. In addition to pizza, the new restaurant at 6394 Delmar Blvd. has sandwiches, wraps, salads and a variety of appetizers. Pinky’s Ice Cream & Snow Cone Parlor has opened at 364 N. Boyle Ave. in the Central West End. Randy Terrell and Ebony Armstead named the shop after their 8-year-old daughter’s nickname. St. Louis Kolache, purveyor of tasty Czech pastries, has opened a third location at 21 Bemiston Ave. in Clayton.

SAY WHAT?

If the idea of barbecue-flavored ice cream with chunks of meat doesn’t sound overly appetizing, you’re not alone. St. Louis-based Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery recently showcased such a treat (along with two other unique flavors) on national TV. Good Morning America visited the local microcreamery for a segment called ‘America’s Wackiest Ice Cream.’ Co-host Michael Strahan called the Sweet & Smoky BBQ flavor delicious, but not necessarily something he’d try again. The meat chunks used in the ice cream were from another local hot spot, Capitalist Pig.

Vista Ramen is slimming down.

The Cherokee Street eatery will drop ‘Ramen’—in name and deed— and add more American dishes to the menu. The change comes after the recent closure of Mothership, which Vista Ramen operated inside Earthbound Beer, and a desire by the owners to reach a wider audience. New dishes will include a smoked brisket Bolognese and pomegranate-glazed beef ribs.

Favorite Korean dishes like the fried chicken sliders and pork ribs will remain.

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CASSY VIRES is now helming the kitchen at Claverach Farm after a stint managing the teaching kitchen at Companion. The chef’s menus are based on what the farm has available each week, much like Home Wine Kitchen in Maplewood, where Vires worked in the past.

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JAKE SCIALES is now running the kitchen at Spencer’s Grill in Kirkwood after leaving his longtime job as head chef at Farmhaus. Sciales’ childhood friend, Alex Campbell, recently bought Spencer’s from his parents and is handling the transactional end of the business. Sciales plans to keep the beloved breakfast menu the same, although make it fresher and more homemade, but hopes to spice up the lunch offerings.

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8/9-8/12

100th PGA Championship

Four days of competition on the green with 156 players.

Schedule of Events: Aug. 6-8: Practice rounds Aug. 9: Round 1 Aug. 10: Round 2 Aug. 11: Round 3 Aug. 12: Round 4 Bellerive Country Club | $35 and up 314.433.9300 | bellerivecc.org

Art Hill Film Series

A showing of The NeverEnding Story; film starts at 9 p.m.

Art Hill | 6-11 p.m. | Free | slam.org

8/3-8/30

a walk in the park

Exhibition of watercolors depicting prestigious golf courses by local artist Paul Kuchno.

University City Public Library 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. | Free | 314.727.3150 ucitylibrary.org

8/6

8/11

8/19

With special guest Hailee Steinfeld

Concert featuring roots, Americana, soul and psychedelic rock

8/9-8/19

8/12-8/16

The husband-and-wife team will perform a 90-minute set of American music, Brazilian jazz, Beatles ditties and other eclectic selections.

The festival’s theme this year is Voices Rising, and each chamber music performance will feature a cultural twist.

The annual event offers a variety of books for children and adults.

Preview Day is Aug. 12, and Bag Day (fill a bag for $5) is Aug. 16.

Charlie Puth: The Voicenotes Tour

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 7:30 p.m. | $21-$69 | ticketmaster.com

gesher music festival

Venues vary | Times vary | Free 314.442.3283 | geshermusicfestival.org

8/4

brothers lazarov

Kirkwood Park | 7 p.m. | Free 314.433.4313 | kirkwoodmo.org/arts

jcc used book sale

herb alpert & lani hall

Grandel Theatre | 7 p.m. | $28-$35 314.534.1111 | metrotix.com

Staenberg Family Complex | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. $10 on first day | 314.442.3169 | jccstl.com

st. louis vegfest

The first-ever VegFest will feature entertainment, cooking demonstrations, product samples, and vendors representing local businesses and organizations.

World’s Fair Pavilion | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Free start4animals.org

8/4-8/12

meet me in st. louis

Based on the 1944 film, the show is a wholesome portrait of an American family eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the 1904 World’s Fair.

The Muny | 8:15 p.m. | Free-$100 | muny.org

through 8/24

looking through another’s eyes

New plein air exhibit by artist Tom Hunt

Grafica Fine Art & Custom Framing 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. | Free | 314.961.4020 graficafinearts.com

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menagerie

Multimedia show featuring works by 54 regional artists

Art St. Louis | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. | 314.241.4810 artstlouis.org

8/9 & 8/23

blues cruise

Listen to live blues as you float down the Mississippi in a Gateway riverboat.

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch 8:30-11 p.m. (boarding at 8 p.m.) | $22 877.982.1410 | gatewayarch.com

Williams depicts animals’ beauty and dignity in her artwork.

Kirkwood Public Library 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. | Free kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org

dancing in the commons

This installment of the free event will feature the tango.

Public Media Commons | 7-9 p.m. | Free ninenet.org/dancing

8/10

american idol live 2018

Popular contestants from the hit TV show bring their acts to St. Louis.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre | 7 p.m. $29.50-$99.50 | 314.534.1111 metrotix.com

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8/24

8/19

One of the world’s top-selling musical groups brings its signature sound to an intimate venue.

Gateway Motorsports Park | 6:30 p.m. $12 and up | 314.727.0800 | gostlouis.org

Jewish Community Center | 4 p.m. $13; $8 for students 16 and younger 314.442.3179 | stljewishfilmfestival.org

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Event features a 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun run and four-person beer relay.

Part of the Jewish Film Festival, this production follows a group of men who are arrested for conspiring against the government in 1963 in apartheid-era South Africa.

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Stifel Theatre | 8 p.m. | $38-$223

8/29

diner’s choice

Dinner and performance by Winter Opera Saint Louis artists as part of its Opera Nights Summer Series.

Dominic’s on the Hill | 7 p.m.

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GYPSY July 27 through Aug. 2 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Aug. 4 through 12

DEL DACE ARTIST/RETIRED SET DESIGNER AND EDUCATOR ST. LOUIS NATIVE DEL DACE HAS DEVOTED HIS LIFE TO CONNECTING

people with art, either by creating images with a paintbrush or inspiring minds in the classroom and on stage. The 83-year-old artist, muralist, painter, author and educator is known for designing evocative sets for nearly four decades at The Muny. He now lives at Village North Retirement Community, where he keeps a studio and spends a good deal of time at his easel. He refers to himself as a ‘representational painter of landscapes and still life.’

Dace first immersed himself in art and set design at a very early age. “As a 13-year-old in 1949, I became The Muny’s first ‘paint boy,’” he says. “I washed brushes and floors and helped work on sets.” He was invited to become an apprentice to the theater’s scenic artists and eagerly said yes—and a behind-the-scenes ‘stage star’ was born.

Later, he earned advanced degrees in education and art administration and says both formal instruction and hands-on experience were instrumental in shaping his career. He enjoyed post-doctoral study at Oxford University in England, worked on Broadway, headed fine arts departments at various schools, and wrote a number of books and articles on art education, all while wielding a busy brush. “I’ve owned businesses, too,” he adds. “I’m not self-made; I had wonderful grandparents, teachers and mentors who helped me.”

Dace’s work has taken him around the globe. He created sets for iconic clients like the Sydney Opera House in Australia and designed scenery for television studios, convention centers, resorts, hotels and restaurants in many cities. Local projects

have included the History of Aviation in St. Louis mural at the airport and other largescale paintings for the Masonic Temple and Saint Louis Zoo. “My work also is in the permanent collection of the Saint Louis Art Museum,” he says.

Dace recalls memorable local projects at landmarks like the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

“When it was a movie house decades ago, I created marbling and other faux finishes for the large columns,” he says. He also painted background scenery for KPLR-TV’s weather reports and in-studio interviews, and helped design Shriners parade floats.

He found working for The Muny a highly enjoyable challenge. “The theater used to produce 10 shows a season,” he explains. “Rehearsals were on Sunday, and we only had a week to work on each set. The board sent me to New York City one year to study stage designs. It was a great experience.”

Wherever his travels took him, he always returned home to St. Louis, and still finds this area fertile ground for his talents. “I just finished some large murals in St. Peters, and I’m still doing scenes for churches, hospitals and restaurants,” he says.

“I’m working on paintings for my retirement community, too.” He also has created murals and scenes in more than 700 private homes across the U.S. Dace says he enjoys portraying everything from animals and people to architectural scenes using acrylics, pastels, oil paints, woodcuts, charcoal, and pen and ink. He also loves working ‘en plein air’—outdoors, on location—whenever possible. “My style can move from contemporary to very realistic,” he notes. “Nothing is new to me at this point!”

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MEN CHEEKS Procedure:

Fat grafting can be used in combination with other procedures to recapture fullness and can also be used to fill in deep scars left behind by acne. Fat is usually taken from the abdomen, thighs or flanks, using liposuction done under local anesthesia or light sedation. It’s then treated in a centrifuge before being injected in the face, usually the cheek and nasolabial fold.

Recovery: “Most people are back after a week,” says Dr. Sumesh Kaswan, a SLUCare plastic surgeon.

There may be swelling and bruising for the first week or two.

Take note! Fat grafting can be used on other areas of the body. “It also can help smooth out contour irregularities from liposuction,” Kaswan says.

ABDOMEN

Procedure:

“Men usually have more dense and fibrous fat, so minimally invasive types of fat removal are often less effective,” says Dr. Michele Koo, a plastic surgeon in private practice. She suggests pulse assisted liposuction or ultrasonic liposuction.

“Both require a liposuction cannula to be placed into the deeper subcutaneous fat layer to directly remove the fat cells,” she says.

Recovery: The amount of fat removed determines how much time off is required; it ranges between one and six weeks.

A compression garment must be worn after the procedure.

The results are fairly immediate, but residual swelling can occur for up to three months.

Take note! Abdominal fat is less dense than fat on other areas of the body (like the thigh), so if you have less than 1 to 2 inches of fat, minimally invasive techniques may be an option, according to Koo.

HAIRLINE Procedure:

Hair transplants are done using follicular unit extraction (FUE), and the most popular device is NeoGraft, explains Dr. Richard Moore of The Lifestyle Center and The Edge for Men. It extracts individual hair follicles from the back of the scalp to implant in the areas of hair loss.

Recovery : Seven to 10 days Some may experience swelling and crust formations; take acetaminophen for discomfort.

The majority of the transplanted follicles are shed in the weeks following the transplant, so it can take up to a year or more to see the end result as they grow back in.

Take note! Moore says to focus on hair preservation and recovery through platelet rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, topical treatments and oral products.

EYES Procedure: Eyelid rejuvenation can reduce the appearance of

tired eyes and address issues like wrinkles and bags, notes Dr. Gabriela Espinoza, a SLUCare ocular plastic surgeon. Excess skin is removed through an incision in the upper eyelid fold or the lower lash line. For bags, the same incision can be used to adjust the fat and smooth out the bulges. “Sometimes we reposition cheek fat to smooth the transition between the eyelid and cheek,” Espinoza says. “That can improve aging changes at the top of the cheeks as well.”

Recovery: For the first three days, avoid reading, working on a computer and driving.

For the first week, limit heavy lifting and don’t do any exercises that raise your heart rate.

To minimize swelling and bruising, use ice packs on your eyes and an over-the-counter supplement or gel called Arnica montana.

Take note! The eyelid crease naturally hides the incision site on the upper lid, and the lash line does the same on the lower.

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Local experts share how you can look your best from head to toe—and everywhere in between!

WOMEN GLUTES While there are surgical options for improving the appearance of the buttocks, Koo says the best course of action is exercise. “Liposuction on the actual buttocks can leave them low and saggy,” she notes, adding that fat transfer or implants to add volume can be dangerous.

Exercises that focus on glutes: Hip-lift progression: Lie on your back and lift your hips toward the ceiling and back down.

Toe taps: Lie on your back, lift your feet, and slowly tap your toes to the floor on each side.

Single-leg front raises: Holding a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand, raise each leg 3 inches off the floor. Extend both arms in front, palms down.

Plie: Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out. Bring your arms out in front of you and squat.

Dumbbell squat: Hold 8- to 10-pound dumbbells by your thighs. Squat down as if you are going to sit in a chair, keeping your weight over your heels.

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P R O C E D U R E S : The most common solution are neuromodulators, like Botox and

Dysport, which require no downtime. “The rule of thumb is, the younger the person, the more likely Botox is the answer,” says Carol Anderson, RN, CANS, owner of Nouveau, a Boutique Medspa. Wrinkles and lines also may be reduced using Infini, which delivers heat from radiofrequency using microneedles and stimulates elastin and collagen production. Microneedling helps fill in lines and reduce their depth.

Recovery for Infini: Downtime is minimal Possible swelling and redness

No products on your face for the first 12 hours No direct sunlight for three to five days

Take note! Get a proper assessment. Anderson suggests bringing an older picture to a consultation. “It’s really important to see how the person has aged,” she explains. “It also helps ensure that any correction won’t dramatically alter appearance.”

CHEEKS

Procedure:

As we age, we lose volume in both soft tisue and bone. “We develop wrinkles because of the loss of structure and support,” says Dr. Gregory Branham, a Washington University plastic surgeon. A filler is injected in small quantities and most are made of hyaluronic acid, a natural material found in the human body. Patients can return six to nine months after the initial injection for a boost.

Recovery: For the first couple of days: Ice the area.

Avoid strenuous activity.

What to expect: Minimal pain Some bruising and swelling

To limit bruising, avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen.

Take note! The less animated the area of injection, the longer facial

TOES Not all nail treatments are created equally.

Tips for healthy toes: Say no to bubbles. Jets in whirlpool baths can harbor bacteria and fungus.

Expect clean equipment. Make sure the technician’s instruments have been properly sterilized.

Use 5-free nail polishes. These colors don’t include camphor, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde resin, all of which are carcinogens.

Look for LEDs, not UV rays with gel treatments.

LED lights set the polish faster and are better than UV rays, which can increase skin cancer risk.

fillers last. Expect most cheek fillers to last around 18 months to two years, according to Branham.

ABDOMEN

PROCEDURES : Koo notes that women with 1 to 2 inches of excess fat and no skin

to remove could opt for lower level laser therapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound, radiofrequency or cryolipolysis (fat freezing like CoolSculpting). Minimally invasive fat removal is often done in-office under local anesthesia. “These procedures affect subcutaneous fat only a centimeter or two under the skin,” she says. A few sessions might be necessary to achieve the desired results.

Recovery: Downtime is very minimal Some initial discomfort and swelling

May take weeks or months for noticeable results

Take note! For significant fat removal, Koo recommends liposuction.

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good organizational skills don’t come naturally to everyone. But clutter-free living spaces and tidy storage areas are key to an orderly lifestyle, so California Closets St. Louis offers innovative solutions for everyone, whether they were born with or without the ‘organizing gene.’

Stephanie Cline, sales and operations manager, says the company stays on top of industry trends to meet customers’ needs. California Closets, based in Richmond, California, has a significant presence locally, with showrooms in Rock Hill and Manchester and a manufacturing center in St. Charles. Besides closet design, the 40-year-old company also provides stylish and functional cabinets, wardrobes, pantries, shelf and drawer units, entertainment centers, workspaces and other solutions for any type of room. All products are offered in a wide variety of styles, including some newly introduced colors and finishes.

“We’re doing interesting things with multifunction spaces these days,” Cline says. “Many homeowners have extra rooms they’d like to use more. We can install drop-down wall beds that are stowed in a cabinet when not in use and don’t take up a lot of square footage.

They’re perfect for transforming an office or spare room into a guest bedroom.” The beds come in three sizes and are built to the depth of a bookcase, around 16 to 18 inches, Cline says. A variety of cabinet fronts can be added to blend with the aesthetics of the room, and many configurations are available, along with light fixtures, drawers and shelving.

“They really look beautiful,” Cline says of the units. “Our consultants come to your house to help you decide what works best in the room. We create 3-D CAD (computer-aided design) renderings so you can see how the bed will project into the space and how it will look with your other furniture.” Cline says the bed collection has been so popular that the company is launching its own mattress line, too.

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rom the Arch to Grant’s Farm, one of the benefits of living in St. Louis is its sense of history. Some are lucky enough to make it part

of their everyday lives by owning a home in one of the city’s beautiful, historic neighborhoods. Sue McCollum, CEO of Major Brands, cherishes the sense of stewardship that comes with living in an older home. She and her late husband, Todd Epsten, created the perfect space to nurture their family and celebrate the entire community.

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We’ve always used the house to show what the city does well. Bringing people together in a historic home that represents St. Louis and its great history is a privilege I’m happy to have.

T&S | WHEN DID YOU MOVE IN? SUE McCOLLUM | December 1994 T&S | WHAT INITIALLY ATTRACTED YOU TO THE HOUSE?

SM | We loved the neighborhood.

My family already lived in the Central West End and wanted to stay in the area, but we needed a larger home. The house was built in 1907, but a lot of things like the original floor plan and woodwork were still intact. It hadn’t really been changed since it was built, so it seemed quite original, and we liked that. We loved the character and quality of an older home with history; plus, it was very affordable. Neither my late husband nor I are from St. Louis originally, and we knew in other cities, we couldn’t afford to live in such a great neighborhood. The house had been vacant for three years and needed a lot of work, but that didn’t bother us. We thought it was fantastic!

T&S | WHAT’S KEPT YOU IN THE CWE? SM | I can’t imagine any other place that offers so many amenities within walking distance.

I live next door to Forest Park, the nation’s No. 1 urban park!

I get to enjoy it every day, whether it’s walking, riding my bike or simply driving by it.

I’m only an eight-minute drive from my office, and if I go to a Cardinals game, I can park and be in my seat within 20 minutes of leaving home. I’m close to so many cultural assets and right in the middle of two great universities. My neighbors know one another and care. My two sons got to play with the other kids on the street. Living here, you really get to take advantage of St. Louis and the beauty of a diverse, inclusive environment.

I couldn’t think of a better place to raise my family.

T&S | WHAT RENOVATIONS HAVE YOU DONE? SM | We initially underestimated how much work the house

needed. It’s really been an entire renovation done gradually over the years. It had no kitchen when we moved in. We’ve also repaired sewage lines, electrical, plumbing, and the roof and exterior because they were leaking. We fixed the carriage house that was sinking, and we redid the garage floor.

We put in a pool. With all of the changes, we tried to keep the integrity of the interior the same.

T&S | HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGN STYLE? SM | I want to respect the style of the house but also have it be

comfortable and welcoming. I never wanted a precious home. You need to be able to sit on the couch and

relax or put a piece of pizza on the countertop. A home also needs to

reflect the people who live there. I’m originally from Buffalo, New York, so

a lot of the artwork is by artists from there or features depictions of the

area. It’s a part of me, and the art is

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... we wanted the yard to be a place where [my sons] could play, so we kept a large green space.

T&S | THE OUTDOOR SPACE IS STUNNING.

SM | We had to redo our

sewer lines, so the story of that remodel is not so glamorous, but since the yard already was being torn up, we decided to put in a pool. At the time, my sons were 4 and 7, and we wanted the yard to be a place where they could play, so we kept a large green space. The boys basically turned the yard into a baseball diamond. The terrace was designed so I could watch them and also for entertaining. We had to redo the windows because of water damage, so we turned the ones against the terrace into French doors to add more light and access. It’s a very livable, functional space. The goal was for it to be pretty and simple.

T&S | DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ROOM? SM | The kitchen. We designed it

to be open, and it has the most natural light and a great view of the yard. Plus, it’s where everyone gravitates. It’s functional, too. I

like to bake, and it’s an awesome kitchen for making cookies!

T&S | DO YOU ENTERTAIN OFTEN? SM | Yes. We’ve hosted nonprofits, volunteers from Forest Park, school meetings, political events and more.

We’ve always used the house to show what the city does well. Bringing people together in a historic home that represents St. Louis and its great history is a privilege I’m happy to have. I think hosting events speaks to what the city is about and gives us the opportunity to reinvest in the community. Plus, we’re in the wine and spirits business.

We love to entertain! Breaking bread and toasting with a glass of wine is a way to make our business, region and community better.

T&S | YOU RECENTLY HOSTED A DINNER WITH JANET TREFETHEN OF TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS IN NAPA VALLEY. SM | The company has fantastic wines and a great family

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They were planning celebration events in a few cities, but

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We recently purchased a home in Clayton that was built in 1938. Builders are very active in our neighborhood—our street in particular—tearing down original structures and replacing them with larger, milliondollar houses. We don’t want to do a teardown and plan to make this our long-term home.

However, we don’t want our house to look out of place. Help! We are open to all suggestions, big and small.

Sincerely, —FITTING INTO THE FUTURE

DEAR FITTING INTO THE FUTURE,

Your neighborhood is in a great location with good schools, and there is a nice ‘feel’ with the handsome, older homes and large, established trees. While teardowns are popular, the nice thing is that the width of any new home can’t be any wider than the original because of the fairly narrow lots, which means you have a fighting chance.

My guess is that your house probably received a Craftsman-style face-lift shortly before you bought it. As such, it looks pretty good, but you might consider painting the Georgian red brick an earth tone to make it feel even more Craftsman without having to paint all the white detailing.

On the other hand, we could make it look exactly like the newer homes. They usually employ a formal, European look with plenty of stone detailing, black painted windows and elaborate entry features. I show all of these features added to your home. To give your façade more presence, I have made the two bedroom windows taller, and the landscaping is much more formal.

But honestly, I think you should just make your house ‘a little more Craftsman’ by painting the brick, and it will look more like the new houses anyway.

Good luck going forward, —HOMEWORK

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