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TWENTY YEARS AGO, I RECEIVED MY FIRST-EVER VALENTINE’S GIFT AS a newlywed: My husband presented me with a 2-pound, 5-week-old black-andwhite beagle we named Corky Ann. I share Corky Ann’s story because this week’s special section, Big Love, imagines the grandest romantic notions for Valentine’s gift-giving, from a private jet that will fly you to any destination in the world to a multi-carat pink diamond to dazzle and delight. Not to say I wouldn’t embrace any of the above, but for me, receiving a real-life Snoopy dog who was sweet, affectionate and devoted to her ‘Mommy’ would be hard to top. On a more serious note, Corky Ann was a special-occasion gift. On p. 36, our Pet Talk columnist, Dr. Doug, discusses the reality of getting a new pet as a present. Too often, families are not prepared for the responsibilities of pet ownership: In addition to food and shelter, our four-legged family members need regular exercise and veterinary care, as well as grooming and boarding, among other expenses. As all pet families know, pets are an investment. But what an investment, huh? I can’t imagine a bigger, better return than loyalty and unconditional love.

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ON THE COVER: The World Pediatric Project will hold Treasures in Paradise at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center on Jan. 23. Pictured: event chairs Kim and Joe Koenig, Lee and Laurie Wielansky, Rusty and Julie Keeley, and World Pediatric Project children Katerin and Santiago. For more information, call 317-8809 or visit worldpediatricproject.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 12. Treasures in Paradise Celebrating a DeCaDe of Healing

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Newer Listings 3 Godwin Lane - Ladue Prepare to revel in the grandeur of this newer construction masterpiece. Stunning highlights include a formal dining room with chair rail, a sunken living room with custom built-ins, cofferedbeamed ceiling and bay window, and a comfortable family room. Boasting a huge breakfast bar, the kitchen is filled with natural light and will accommodate any feast. Relax in the spacious first floor master with spa-like bath and ample closet space. Additional features include an office, three-car garage and so much more. $1,099,000

1040 North Rock Hill - Rock Hill Recently rehabbed, this one story bungalow is nestled in a desirable and welcoming suburb. Inside, the manageable space is just waiting for a new owner’s personal touch. Further adding to the appeal is the convenient location, just a short drive to popular shops, restaurants, schools and highways. Add in the fact that the property is priced to sell, and this is one home you wont want to miss. $75,000 34 Burroughs Lane - Ladue Newer construction in Ladue! Located on a private lane, this luxurious 4,300 square foot home is full of sought-after features. Crown molding, 9’ ceilings, lovely built-ins, hardwood floors and two fireplaces, provide architectural charm. The formal dining room and living room, coupled with the gourmet kitchen/hearth room, sets the scene for comfortable living. $829,000

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NEW LISTING! Sophisticated design and wonderful attention to detail unite and define this sublime sanctuary that sits on nearly 2 acres with custom landscaping, patios and pool. The updated kitchen offers granite counters, polished stone floor, coffee station/wet bar and premium appliances. Breathtaking living room is accented with impeccable craftsmanship and inspired design. Additional features include a remarkable study, lower level family room, wine cellar, solarium with dressing rooms and bar, three-car heated garage and an expansive backyard.

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2 Somerset Downs (Ladue).

$1,849,000

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country).

$1,395,000

1040 North Rock Hill (Rock Hill).

12249 Ladue Road (Creve Coeur).

$1,299,000

12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).

$997,500

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).

$989,000

58 Clermont Lane (Ladue).

$829,000

1 Westwood Country Club (Westwood).

$649,900

237 Runnymede Drive (Creve Coeur).

$645,000

Five spacious bedrooms, beautiful hardwood flooring, nine-foot ceilings, ornate moldings and antique French doors are just a few of the many features of this home. A beautifully updated kitchen with marble countertops, Thermador range and GE appliances, is sure to please. The screened-in front porch, professionally finished closets, basement rec room, two-plus car garage and an ideal location, further enhances this gem of a home. OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2!

409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$575,000

139 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur).

$574,900

10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue).

$525,000

4. 5 King’s Pond Road • Glendale

17536 Adams Way (Chesterfield).

$467,500

2124 South Compton Avenue (St. Louis).

$449,900

3. 419 Polo Drive • Clayton

$900,000

$1,490,000

NEW LISTING! This stunning English Tudor manor home has been magnificently expanded and includes comprehensive updates and custom finishes that embrace the original architecture. Beautiful leaded glass windows, hardwood floors, beamed vaulted living room with balcony, fireplaces in several rooms, gourmet kitchen plus large screened porch off both the breakfast room and dining room are some of the delightful amenities.

5. 8112 Stratford Drive • Clayton

$739,900

As you walk through this renovated Clayton Gardens home you’ll find gleaming hardwood floors and an abundant amount of natural light. The living and dining rooms, open kitchen, family room and den, coupled with the fabulous rear yard (outdoor kitchen, fire pit and fountain) makes this the perfect home for entertaining! Additional features include the finished lower level, plantation shutters, new windows and updated systems.

6. 23 Picardy Lane • Ladue

$975,000

NEW LISTING! Located in one of Ladue’s most sought-after neighborhoods! This home sits on a large, level lot and is walking distance to Ladue Schools. Boasting four spacious bedrooms and three-plus baths, there is plenty of room for the entire family. A property like this is truly a unique, rare opportunity, don’t miss it! OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2!

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335 Papin Avenue (Webster Groves).

$75,000

Condos, Villas, Town Homes 14417 Rue De Gascony Court (Chesterfield).

$919,900

34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).

12 Berkley Lane provides the duality of a celebrated home coupled with sought-after amenities. The gourmet kitchen offers features galore and is sure to delight even the most discerning of chefs. Entertaining space is in abundance courtesy of the family room with views of the beautiful grounds, as well as the lower level with a spacious rec room.

$148,000

$610,000 1517 Washington Avenue #302 (St. Louis). $379,000 215 North Central #1N (Clayton).

$300,000

7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton).

$279,000

1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights). $244,900 4440 Lindell #403 (St. Louis).

$229,000

5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).

$159,900

2506 Creve Coeur Mill #9 (Maryland Heights).

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$349,900

12121 Hibler Drive (Creve Coeur).

$339,000

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4228 Roland Boulevard (Pasadena Hills).

$339,000

1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).

$1,100,000

7448 Amherst Avenue (University City).

$324,000

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

$1,095,000

l 885 Sugar Hill Drive (Manchester). l 504 Atalanta Ave. (Webster Groves). l

7041 Stanford Avenue (U. City).

$289,900 $279,500 $274,900

4120 Hartford Street (St. Louis).

$218,500

3438 McKean Avenue (Tower Grove).

$204,900

9915 Alden Lane (Rock Hill).

$179,900

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$165,000

2909 Wingate Court (Rock Hill).

$154,900

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A Passion for Healing Kids BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

S KATE CORBETT SAT WITH HER husband while their 3-year-old son was in surgery, their discussion turned to how readily available medical resources were in St. Louis. For instance, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where her son was being treated for his congenital urological and kidney problem, was only 10 minutes from home. To help make these resources available to others, Corbett founded the St. Louis office of the World Pediatric Project. “Around the world, there are children who are suffering and dying just because of the lack of access to medical treatment, and lack of resources,” Corbett says. “We work with different partners to identify children who, through surgical intervention, we can either save their life or drastically improve their quality of life.” Corbett originally founded Healing the Children – Missouri, which merged with an organization from Virginia in 2011. The two joined forces and became World Pediatric Project, which Corbett says is focused on healing children of today and tomorrow. Through the organization, children currently in need of medical treatment are assisted by volunteer medical teams. Those who can be treated in

the organization’s partnering Central America or Caribbean country without travel receive medical assistance through visiting surgeons and nurses, while more complicated cases are brought to the U.S. Approximately 40 children come to St. Louis each year through this program. “The hospitals and the medical community are key to our mission, and many of them donate their time and services,” Corbett says. The organization works with all four local pediatric hospitals, as well as hospitality houses and a variety of volunteers. To assist future children, Corbett says World Pediatric Project is focused on increasing the medical capacities of partnering countries. For example, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center physicians are working to enhance the neonatal intensive care unit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The World Pediatric Project soon will benefit from the upcoming Treasures in Paradise event. The cocktail party will celebrate ‘A Decade of Healing,’ and will include luxury wine and travel auctions. “The luxury vacations are all donated properties, many of which are in the same areas that our kids come from,” Corbett says. The event will be held on Jan. 23 at the Donald Danforth

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Plant Science Center. The organization hopes to raise $400,000 from event proceeds. Years after his congenital urological and kidney surgery, Corbett’s son, D.J., was saved again by St. Louis’ medical resources. He was diagnosed with cancer at age 15—and he has been in remission for the last three years. “I had a child whose life was saved by the medical community here in St. Louis; and knowing that there are so many children without this type of care, it became my passion to share this gift with other parents,” says Corbett.

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Fleur de Lis

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The 56th Annual Fleur de Lis Charity Ball By Brittany Nay and Lisa Watson Photos by Sarah Conard

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Charity Ball

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orty-three young women were presented to their families, guests and the Most Rev. Robert Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis, at the 56th annual Fleur de Lis Charity Ball at The Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at The Arch. The honorees carried bouquets designed by Ken Miesner’s Flowers as they were escorted down the runway by their fathers, before enjoying an evening of dinner and dancing. The ball was chaired by Mrs. Parker Condie; the president of the Fleur de Lis organization is Mrs. William Wright Jr. Event proceeds benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. To date, the Fleur de Lis organization has donated $2.797 million to Cardinal Glennon, which cares for children of all ages from St. Louis and around the world.

Elizabeth Dorothy Taiclet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Louis Taiclet Sr. (Kathleen Conley); Cooper Muckerman Hudspeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Hudspeth Jr. (Susan Muckerman); Ann Katherine Taormina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent George Taormina (Michele Bohne)

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Julia Martin Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Spreck Ross Jr. (Nancy Martin)

Liesl Anne Thome, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Paul Thome Sr. (Julie Meads); Elizabeth Marie Rottjakob, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Joseph Rottjakob (Laura Fisher)

Riley Valentine O’Dowd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Louis O’Dowd (Joan Federici)

Madeline Noel Dude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Michael Dude (Judith Palmquist)

Samantha Mary Twardowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vincent Twardowski (Maureen Shanahan)

Jacqueline O’Neill Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael John Smith (Tara Clark)

Giulietta Frontali Brunetti, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Alfredo Brunetti (Dede Sheehan)

Paige Colleen Sauerburger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Charles Sauerburger (Patricia Gallen-Dino)

Claire Marie Kopsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul William Kopsky Jr. (Nancy Schnarre)

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Morgan Lynn Gast, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gast (Kelly Fenton)

Caitlin Young McMillin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Patrick McMillin (Brigette Boyer)

Olivia Lei Conway Jensen, daughter of Mr. James Allan Jensen and Mrs. Helen Conway-Jensen

Glee Ann Schmitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffry Alexander Schmitt (Mary Elizabeth Stanley)

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Gabrielle Marie Byrne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carl Byrne Jr. (Madeleine Wall)

Madeline Ray Mauzy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Patrick Mauzy (Katherine Gerritzen)

Paige Harris Jacoby, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Harry Jacoby

Patricia Helen Noyes, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Blakeslee Emerson Noyes (Joanne Ostoski); Jordan Marie Elizabeth Block, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mark Block Sr. (Donna Benda)

Madeleine Louise Swanstrom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Frederick Swanstrom (Catherine Christman)

Whitney Elisabeth Corcoran, daughter of the Hon. and Mrs. A.C. McKay Chauvin (Laura Ponte)

Katherine Elizabeth Franey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Franey Jr. (Sandra Schaefer)

Sophia Louise Tomaso, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Tomaso (Marjorie Holthaus)

Catherine Ann Dubuque, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Theodore Dubuque (Mary Gaviglio)

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Lindsay Bradshaw Dames, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Joseph Dames Jr. (Carolyn Miller)

Catherine Elise Scales, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Edgar Scales (Deborah Haar)

Lillian Higgins Dolan, daughter of Mrs. Emilie Dolan (Emilie Morris), escorted by Mr. Lawrence Dolan

Megan Bridget Bucol, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Donovan Bucol (Brenda Phillips)

Shannon Lynn Shaughnessy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trace Steven Shaughnessy (Lynn Palek); Laura Weld Hawes, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Hawes (Nancy Millsap) and Mr. Frederick Lee Hawes Jr.

Eleanor Marre’ George, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Toole George (Julie Holthaus)

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Elizabeth Carter Phipps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Joseph Phipps (Kathleen Carter)

Samantha Blaes Medler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gerard Medler (Loretta Blaes); Margaret Warner Dorr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Oliver Dorr (Anne Warner)

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‌ RIOR TO THE FORMAL PRESENTATIONS OF P the young honorees, the Most Rev. Robert Carlson celebrated with past presidents of the Fleur de Lis organization, parents and special guests at a private reception. Nancy Hawes, Emilie Dolan, Fred Hawes, Meg and Mark Mannion

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Fleur de Lis

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By Brittany Nay

‌ t this year’s 56th annual Fleur de Lis Ball, A held on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at The Arch, 43 debutantes were presented to society and the Most Reverend Robert Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis. The young women join approximately 1,500 honorees since the event began in 1956. The ball was set up in four days, with a 128-foot runway, a stage with 43 gold ballroom chairs, and 3,000 flowers, including roses, hydrangeas and gladiolus. For the big night, 101 tables were filled with 815 guests, who feasted on 950 dinner rolls, 270 pounds of filet of beef, 200 pounds of sea bass and 200 pounds of cake. Debutantes and guests alike were dressed in their best, with 450 pairs of kidskin gloves and 169 boutonnieres. To date, the Fleur de Lis has contributed almost

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n the 56-year history of the Fleur de Lis Charity Ball, family traditions have become a defining feature of the event, second only to its primary mission of raising funds for pediatric medical research. As a token of their families’ longstanding history with the Fleur de Lis, many of the girls presented at this year’s ball wore mementos from years gone by. Among those is Paige Sauerburger, who wore a dress that debuted at the ball in 1977. Originally worn by Paige’s mother, Patricia, the gown also was worn by Patricia’s sister Maryanne in 1978, and by Patricia’s elder daughter Kara in 2008. “It’s beautiful and timeless,” Patricia Sauerburger says of the dress, which she bought at Neiman Marcus. “The bodice is sequined, and there are beaded straps with a bow on the back that trails down.” Two more legacy items were carried by Giulietta Brunetti. The first, a beaded turn-of-the-century clutch, made its sixth appearance at the Fleur de Lis this year. It originally was carried by Giulietta’s grandmother, Patricia Dickmann-Sheehan, whose longstanding commitment to the ball dates back to 1979. “She held every position that there was to hold, and was also a ball president one special year,” says Giulietta’s mother, Dede Brunetti. Dede also carried her mother’s bag when she debuted, as did her three sisters. Giulietta is the first granddaughter to carry it. She also wore a locket carried by her mother, which is a legacy from the paternal side of the family, given to Dede by her grandmother when she walked. The meaning behind these tokens comes from their history, to be sure, but also from the larger meaning of the ball. “The Fleur de Lis is a wonderful chance to celebrate the young girls growing in their Catholic faith. It embodies them growing up and taking steps into adulthood,” explains Patricia Sauerburger. “It means something, and it’s a family celebration.” Having participated as both an honoree and now as a parent, she is grateful for the chance to take part in the event. “We enjoy it immensely, and the fact that it’s charitable makes it all the better. The ladies who run it do a wonderful job. It’s an immense undertaking, and it’s always a flawless night.” Brunetti adds, “Millions of dollars have been raised for pediatric research. The whole thing is about being able to give back to the community, and every dime from this beautiful ball goes back to Cardinal Glennon Hospital.” The hospital has a special place in the Brunetti family’s giving, because her younger brother was treated there as a young child. “He was born when I was a senior, and he was born with Down syndrome,” she recalls. “He contracted meningitis, and the doctors gave him a 5 percent chance to

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live.” Brunetti’s mother insisted that he be taken to Cardinal Glennon; and today, he is a healthy 35-year-old. “Anything we can do for Cardinal

Glennon is out of gratitude for my little brother, because they took care of him when he had very little chance of survival.” {LadueNews.com} January 9, 2015

big love

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The Taste of Love is Sweet... BY KATIE YEADON • PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

IT’S HARD TO TOP THE ROMANCE OF Johnny and June Carter Cash. So, we gathered the next best thing: two of the stars of Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, which recently ended an extremely successful run at The Rep. Trenna Barnes and Derek Keeling, who dazzled audiences with their turn as the younger Johnny and June, have great chemistry off-stage, as well, and served as the perfect couple to take on our little date-night adventure around Old Orchard in Webster Groves.

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LN Wishes to Thank: Trenna Barnes, who recently starred as June Carter in her ninth production of Ring of Fire. “June and Johnny Cash are the ultimate love story. You can tell by the way that he was looking at her in all those photos and videos that he truly loved her—a strong and enduring love. I think everyone wants a love like that,” Barnes says. “I don’t think any role could be more authentically romantic than playing June and Johnny Cash.” She adds the iconic couple’s love is one everyone should strive for. “In an interview one time, Johnny was asked what his definition of paradise was. His response? Having breakfast, with her, this morning.” Barnes, originally from Tulsa, has traveled the world performing in more than 30 different countries. She is the lead singer and songwriter of all-girl band Cowboy Crush, and has shared the stage with the likes of Charlie Daniels, Huey Lewis, Reba McEntire and Trace Adkins. Derek Keeling, who starred as Danny Zuko in Grease on Broadway and in the national tour with Frankie Avalon, originated the role of Johnny Cash in the first national tour of Million Dollar Quartet. He also has performed solo concerts, including his nationwide Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash tour. When asked about the most romantic role he’s every played, Keeling says it was Charley Darnay in the Broadway musical, A Tale of Two Cities. “In most musicals, the stakes for what one would do for love are black and white. For this role, my character had to choose between love and responsibility to people who needed him,” he explains. “In the end, he chooses to pay the ultimate price for love. True love is about choice and sacrifice.” In case you were wondering, Keeling adds, “I’ve had many opportunities to play many romantic leads in my career, but the leading lady of my life has yet to reveal herself.”

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When a box of chocolates simply won’t do, there always is the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift: fine jewelry. These lavish investment pieces from local jewelry stores are sure to leave even Cupid a little weak in the knees.

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Valentine’s Magic By Lisa Watson

‌ nyone can do a candlelit dinner or a moonlit stroll, but if you truly want to wow your A sweetie for Valentine’s Day, it will take some planning, so get started now. To help, we present some of the area’s most elaborate romantic offerings to really sweep her off her feet!

Marry Me In St. Louis Hoping to pop the question on the day meant especially for love? She’ll never forget your proposal when you surprise her with a Champagne welcome at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. You’ll share VIP transportation to Plaza Frontenac, where you’ll enjoy a customized shopping experience, and choose your 2-carat engagement ring together at Tiffany’s. When you return, you’ll be greeted by up to 15 friends and family members for a surprise engagement party with a professional photographer, open bar and hors d’ouevres. Celebrate your love with fireworks just outside your suite, where you’ll also enjoy private concierge service, customized florals and a private photo session. The next

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morning, you’ll be served breakfast for two with mimosas, and a framed photo to commemorate the happy occasion. This all-inclusive package is priced at $70,000. They’re Playing Our Song! Under the bright lights of Grand Center, the St. Louis Symphony performs Faithfully: A Tribute to the Music of Journey on Valentine’s evening. To create a truly memorable experience, the plush red velvet Grand Tier seats offer a private entrance, a great view of the orchestra and personalized bar service at intermission. Marvel at the grandeur of the Wightman Grand Foyer, which was modeled after the royal chapel at Versailles, and toast the evening with a glass of Champagne, accompanied by a decadent dessert. Then, you and your true love will hear some of

the most romantic rock ballads ever composed, including Open Arms, Faithfully and Don’t Stop Believin’. VIP packages start at $99.

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Come Fly Away Surprise your Valentine with a romantic journey to fabulous destinations around the world, such as Tokyo, Beijing, Istanbul and the Taj Mahal, on an exclusive jet chartered by Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Each journey includes air travel aboard the Four Seasons private jet, along with ground transportation, planned excursions, meals and accommodations at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts at each stop. This opportunity is so amazing that you’ll have to plan a whole year in advance—that’s right, it’s almost entirely sold out until 2016. If you’re still making plans for this year (you slacker!), Four Seasons also is offering a fourcourse menu at Cielo Restaurant on Feb. 13 and 14. For the all-out experience, you can have the pleasure of dinner for two, including a bottle of Dom Perignon, bouquet of roses and Gaja wine pairing. Dinner options range from $190 to $1,000 per couple; private jet excursions start at $100,000.

Focus on the Face and Figure A Ladue News Special Section

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veryone aims to put their best face forward. And for some, that means opting to enhance one of their features. Among patients of Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center, the most common elective procedure is rhinoplasty. “Sometimes, it is necessary due to trauma or other abnormalities; but often, it is performed on patients who just want to change the appearance of the nose and how it fits the rest of their facial features,” explains Dr. Gregory Branham. Along with Dr. John Chi, Branham has years of experience performing both primary and secondary rhinoplasty. Primary rhinoplasty involves reshaping a patient’s nose for the first time, while secondary rhinoplasty entails nose reshaping for a patient who previously had nasal surgery. “It usually involves changing a feature of the nose that can be inherited or that is simply unwanted, such as a bump or a tip that is not ideal in appearance,” Branham notes. Patients who have difficulty breathing through their nose also are candidates for rhinoplasty, Chi adds. “These nasal breathing problems can be lifelong, or may develop due to aging or injury.”

By Brittany Nay

The focus of both primary and secondary rhinoplasty is to achieve the desired cosmetic or functional outcomes, while maintaining naturalappearing results, Chi explains. To reach the best possible outcomes, Branham says the process starts with an in-depth consultation, which includes performing pre-operative computerized imaging to ensure the aesthetic and functional goals of the patient and surgeon are aligned. “The patients come with lots of questions, and it is important to answer them so that they leave with the confidence that they are doing the right thing by having rhinoplasty.” Rhinoplasty typically requires a week of downtime. For primary rhinoplasty, healing and recovery are faster, with less downtime and discomfort. “It is important to see someone who performs both primary and secondary rhinoplasty surgeries, and who has the needed expertise that will give you the best opportunity for a good result the first time around, making secondary rhinoplasty less likely,” Branham notes. “In addition, you want to make sure that your surgeon is capable to handle complications that might arise.”

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Because of the nose’s central location in the face, Chi says rhinoplasty can have a dramatic impact on a patient’s appearance. “Many individuals associate their identity of self with their nasal and mid-facial appearance,” he says. That’s why Branham and Chi agree, it is critical to achieve a positive result—the first time. “For primary rhinoplasty, the goal is to get it right the first time,” Branham notes. “And for patients who come to us for secondary rhinoplasty, the goal is to get it right, and have it be the last time.”

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Trends in Cosmetic Surgery

A Selfie Boost? By Connie Mitchell

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ow many selfies did you take during the holidays? The habit of sharing photos of ourselves online and wanting to look our best when doing so may be one factor driving some of the latest trends in cosmetic surgery. “There is no question that the selfie trend, along with webcams, social media posts and Apple’s FaceTime, have made growing numbers of people—from teens to seniors—more acutely aware of their appearance,” says Dr. Brock Ridenour of Ridenour Plastic Surgery. “Since these trends show no sign of expiring in 2015, an improving economy should result in an uptick in face procedures such as chin implants, rhinoplasty, eyelid rejuvenation and neck contouring.” All the experts consulted for this article agreed that one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in 2014 was the use of injectables. “This includes dermal fillers and neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport,” says Dr. Richard Moore, medical director for The Lifestyle Center. “Body-sculpting procedures also remain in high demand with an

increasing interest in procedures that involve no surgery or downtime.” Dr. Terry Myckatyn of West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University also points out the popularity of fat-freezing procedures. “It’s not as invasive as liposuction, and you can do it during your lunch hour,” he says. Although there may be some mild discomfort, numbness and soreness at the site of the procedure, it’s not enough to prevent patients from immediately returning to their typical activities. Myckatyn also notes that patients in recent years have become increasingly savvy and informed about various procedures, asking intelligent questions, and seeking details about physicians’ experience and patient results. Some of these patients are among the growing number who are seeking slight revisions or touch-ups to prior procedures. For instance, patients who had breast augmentation surgeries performed years ago may now be seeking breast lifts to help reverse agerelated sagging. “In 2015, it’s all about the combination,”

Ridenour says. “One plus one will equal five as patients and their cosmetic surgeons learn that stacking small procedures, such as Botox, filler and a skin-tightening procedure, can exponentially increase the benefits of stand-alone procedures with little increased risk and no increase in healing time. Fat-grafting will remain trendy as new techniques are being developed to produce more reliable and reproducible results. Finally, we Continued on page 53

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NCE UPON A TIME...SARAH KEEFE AND HER BOYFRIEND, Pete Millar, packed up their belongings and their cat, Souvlaki, to move from Boston to St. Louis. Millar had gotten a job at Washington University; and Keefe, a freelance web developer, was happy to make the move. “We had this great big apartment with all this space (compared to Boston), so we started thinking about getting another cat,” Keefe says. “We were looking on PetFinder.com —not too seriously at first, but it got more serious. I was looking at pictures and I saw this one named Taffy. We were looking at senior pets because we wanted a cuddly pet, and Souvlaki is really energetic. Taffy was really beautiful and photogenic...and I said to Pete, When are we going to see Taffy? and it became a running joke because we kept waiting to go. Then one Saturday, he said, Let’s go visit Taffy.” And so they did. Taffy was the “lobby cat” at Animal House. “She was friendly with everyone, and we really liked her, and we looked at a bunch of other cats...but we always went back to Taffy,” Keefe says. Though they hadn’t planned on taking her home that day, they’d found the perfect match. “She’s really relaxed and cuddly,” she says. “I work from home, so I get to have a cat on my lap the whole day. Souvlaki wouldn’t do that.” Animal House delivers its cats straight to clients’ homes to help ease the transition, so they set up an appointment for her delivery right away. Taffy—who the couple has renamed Swirly—is a dilute calico, so called because she has lighter markings than a typical calico. “Claudia (Seifert, a board member and adoption coordinator at Animal House) brought her and gave us a welcome package from the shelter. When you introduce a cat to a new home, you keep them in a separate room, and you gradually introduce them to the other cat. It was great having Claudia there: Swirly had someone there she recognized, and it was a good transition from the shelter where she’d been every day to a new house with new smells and people—and a strange cat. They have a good system set up.”

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MANAGING YOUR NEW CHRISTMAS PUPPY

For the Love of Pup

BY DR. DOUGLAS PERNIKOFF

h, what fun it is to…BUT now, the reality of our new holiday pet is settling in. Your beautiful, cuddly, sleepy little pup has transformed into an energydriven, biting, irresponsive devil who seems to pleasure in pooping and peeing anywhere but outside. Sound familiar? It’s time to get down to business: First off, don’t be shy about reminding the kids about their prepuppy pledge to help with feeding, walking and playing with your new Fido. Certainly, the playing part is still of interest. Too often, the care of the new pet falls directly onto mom’s lap. Here is what you need to remember, in order to survive your new ‘baby.’ Visit your veterinarian for a thorough puppy examination, wherein you will be guided through the upcoming health exam schedules needed to ensure your new love is properly immunized against disease, is dewormed (as needed), is nutritionally managed to support healthy growth, and, of course, is introduced to training and husbandry actions, like crate-training and more. Next, I believe it is legitimate to sit down and discuss chores among your family. The more regular and consistent your pet management, the quicker your puppy learns the rules of the house. Know that puppies are much like an infant. They are intellectually and physically immature. Can you imagine your baby running around the home without a diaper, exploring all sorts of inappropriate things like electric wall plugs or a bowl of cat food lying within arm’s reach? Everyone needs to be on board: No table scraps offered. Stay to the feeding schedule as designed by your veterinarian. Adhere to puppycrate instructions in order to assure a successful house-training response. Biting is not allowed. Learn how to deal with it. Puppy classes are great for introducing training and socialization of your pet to humans and other animals. It also is the best time to discuss good and bad puppy behaviors so you can get a handle on it ASAP. Finally, remember to protect your puppy in his/ her new home environment. As implied earlier, safeguard and manage your pet’s freedom around the house until they are mature enough to know their boundaries. This way, you save your furnishings and secure the well-being of your pup as they grow towards adolescence and adulthood in your family. Be well, and shower your puppy with love and attention! Dr. Doug Pernikoff practices at the Clarkson-Wilson Veterinary Clinic/Veterinary Pet Rescue. For more information, visit clarksonwilsonvet.com. 36

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foremost. “We really listen and try to accomplish what they’re asking for, while also giving feedback and suggestions. It’s truly a collaborative process.” The direction of this particular design was industrial urban chic, Worobec explains, and that meant schoolhouse pendant light fixtures, bronze hardware and subway tile imported from England. “We also left the structural column in place, and painted it with chalkboard paint to make it fun,” she notes. Custom cabinetry and high-end appliances also were added. And to truly bring the kitchen into the 21st century, a state-of the art sound system and a flat-screen TV were installed. “On their iPhone, they can change the playlist to whatever they want,” Worobec says. “And the flat-screen is a nice feature if they’re really on-the-go, or if they’re entertaining.” As an added bonus, the TV can be hidden behind a cabinet while it’s not in use. Worobec sees these technology trends continuing throughout 2015 and beyond. And while neutrals have been dominant in the past, she predicts homeowners will be looking to infuse some color into their homes in the New Year. For inspiration,

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Benjamin Moore announced its 2015 Color of the Year as guilford green, and Sherwin Williams chose coral reef, she says. LED lighting, for pops of light throughout the room, also will be big, as well as mixing hardware metals and incorporating large format tiles—the ‘jewelry’ of the kitchen and bath—Worobec adds. “People want to stay in their homes more, so they are expanding their existing space and making it their own,” she notes. “I can design it, but I’m not going to live in it, so I try to listen to what they truly want.”

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or families on-the-go, the kitchen has become the hub of the household. It’s where family members gravitate for studying to social time, while meals are being prepared and guests are being entertained. That’s why many homeowners are requesting modern upgrades for their most high-traffic area. From induction cooktops to custom cabinetry and unique lighting to built-in technology, families want—and can have—everything at their fingertips. For one Clayton family, Mosby Building Arts delivered just that. Their century home’s kitchen was in need of some upscale amenities, while still blending with the historic charm of the surrounding rooms, explains Jill Worobec, a designer and planner with Mosby. After leveling floors, straightening windows and taking down some walls, Worobec and her team were ready to customize the kitchen to the family’s personal needs and desires. With each new project, Worobec makes a special point to get to know the homeowner, first and

Kitchens BY BRITTANY NAY

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As the central gathering area of the home, the kitchen should be functional—and fabulous. Local design experts share ways to take your family’s favorite space to the next level. One of the most amazing ways to have a kitchen set apart is the use of multiple-piece moldings. I don’t only mean crown molding—base moldings, decorative toe-kicks, and, lastly, crowning the entire space with the cabinet crown. When you start to stack moldings, to edit properly is crucial. The installation is not quick, either, so you must have an experienced carpenter to make the corners perfect. —Louis Rybacki, Cabinetry, Etc.

Furniture-like islands can create a visual interest with eye-catching colors, textures and moldings. They are a stunning statement piece in your kitchen that can maximize kitchen efficiency and storage. —Tricia Young, Signature Kitchen & Bath

I’ve had dozens of requests to bring flat-panel TVs and speakers for music into the kitchen, since this is where homeowners spend most of their time. St. Louisans want their media in the kitchen, but don’t need them on permanent display. So TVs mount onto swing arms that hide inside cabinets, speaker covers are painted to blend into their surrounding surface, and charging stations for smartphones and tablets are built into drawers. —Jake Spurgeon, Mosby Building Arts {LadueNews.com} JANUARY 9, 2015

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Baths

By Brittany Nay

‌ With the right design, the bath can serve as a special sanctuary. Let these local designers help turn your space into the ultimate oasis. For a complete retreat, homeowners can add his-and-her dressing areas to the bath. Her side can have a toilet, sink and tub, and his side can have a toilet, sink and shaving area. Then, the shared shower and walk-in closet can be accessed from both areas. It’s a growing trend because empty-nesters have extra room, and they want really wonderful baths. Plus, it’s more romantic! — CJ Knapp, Savvy Surrounding Style Homeowners can create an entirely new feel to their bath by upgrading dated and boring tile. Backsplashes and showers are great places to show some flare—even in the most traditional of spaces. We love the possibilities that water jet cut tile gives: various shapes, sizes and mixes of materials. — Jenny Rausch, Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath

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To make the bath more functional and inviting, my favorite upgrade is a warming drawer for towels and clothes. It makes towels and clothes warm and comfy—without the risk of kids touching a hot surface! — Dave Dunlap, Consolidated Design & Construction Group

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Bedrooms BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

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You spend one-third of your life sleeping—so why waste time dozing in a mediocre space? Three design pros have recommendations on where to invest when perfecting your bedroom.

Invest in quality fabrics. Texture is what makes a bedroom special. The layering of weaves, embroideries, silks, velvets and special faux treatments make a room feel lived-in and inviting. Whether you are using patterns or solids, the texture will make your room interesting. — Alan Brainerd, Alan Brainerd Incorporated I recommend motorized black-out shades for the bedroom. It’s definitely an investment, but it’s something that can make your life more comfortable. Even if you do want shades or panels, you can still use a really nice blackout lining—I’ve even done Roman shades that way!

Your master bedroom should be a place of rest, and we approach it that way, first and foremost. — Kimberly Kowalski, Savvy Surrounding Style The bed is your largest piece in any bedroom, and therefore that becomes your focal point. You could go with an absolutely striking headboard—maybe fabric or leather, or tufted, with topstitching or nail-head trim—without getting into side rails and footboards. Get something that you really love, because you’re going to be living with it for a really long time—it’s an investment. — Anne Smith, June Roesslein Interiors

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Windows & Doors

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

‌Your beautiful home is only enhanced by the windows and doors that surround the space—that is, unless these areas are more dreary and dull than lightfilled and lovely. The professionals have a few tips for upgrading your windows and doors. Plantation shutters are the perfect window treatment for any window or door because they are super-versatile. Shutters can be very traditional or extremely modern, due to the various louver sizes, casement frames, tilt mechanisms and colors/stains they are offered in. Shutters can even come in specialty shapes for arched windows, French doors and sliding glass doors. They are a great investment because they help resell a home due to the beautiful curb appeal. Plus, shutters are meant to be part of a home for 20-plus years. — Kris Kinsinger, Two Blind Guys

A lot of people now are doing a layering effect, where they have panels and add shades underneath, or vice versa. It just gives a lot of depth and texture to windows. Many people combine fabrics that are complementary—one that has texture, and maybe a silk that doesn’t have a lot of texture. If they like a heavier chenille or velvet, they might go for a shade that looks more sleek. — Ellen Ross, The Curtain Exchange

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ustom-designed landscaping, patios and a 30-by-20-foot pool bring this property’s almost 2 acres to life. The home, designed by Stude & Farrar, boasts a circular staircase in the grand entry foyer, as well as exceptional millwork, raised paneling, custom arches and herringbone flooring throughout. Start your day off right in the master suite, with a luxurious bathroom, dressing room and spacious sitting room, before meandering down to the kitchen for breakfast: You’ll love the granite counters, polished-stone floor, coffee station/wet bar and top-of-the-line appliances. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the adjoining formal dining room, or in the study, which features knotty pine raised paneling with secret compartments. Additional amenities include a family/billiards room and wine cellar downstairs, as well as a heated, 3-car garage, and solarium with dressing rooms, bathroom and bar.

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Algonquin’s Round Table STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY CROWELL

EW YORK’S TIMES SQUARE, which sees more than 360,000 pedestrians every day, is the most-visited place in the entire world. The 24/7 onslaught of digital signage; towering skyscrapers; inescapable souvenir shops; ads for Budweiser, Chevrolet and Coca-Cola, to name a few; Broadway ticket scalpers; costumed characters at every corner (and, no, you do not have to tip them!); blaring taxi horns; neon lights; and bullhorn-brandishing tour guides is enough to make you wonder why you ever came. And yet, with the proper Zen mindset, a well thought-out plan of what to see and what not to see, a good street map, a list of non-franchise restaurants (and there are many good ones), and, most important, a reservation at a hotel oasis within the Square, this destination should be on everyone’s bucket list. Let’s talk about things to see first: Broadway shows, Broadway shows, Broadway shows. Buy online in advance for best seats; and remember, Mondays are dark. Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum is as touristy as it gets and so darned much fun. Where else can you rub shoulders with Madonna, Oprah, Hillary and sing for Simon Cowell in the interactive American Idol exhibit? Also wonderfully touristy is Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, with incredible exhibits and interactive multimedia. Distinctive and one-of-a-kind restaurants within easy walking distance are: Chez Josephine, a bubbly return to the joie de vivre of Paris with red velvet walls and chandeliers lighting up portraits of La Baker. For carnivores, there’s Gallagher’s Steakhouse, with a legendary bar that started Continued on page 48

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Algonquin’s Blue Bar

serving hooch at the onset of Prohibition. Vegans beware: Hunks of prime, dry-aged beef greet you in the windows of the meat locker as you enter. Also, Barbetta is the oldest, most romantic dining room and garden in New York City with mouthwatering Italian; Café Edison has pancakes, matzo balls and deli sandwiches; Sushi Zen is the height of Japanese culinary art; Estiatorio Milos has fresh, fresh fish a la Greece and superb pre-theater dining. Now for the oases: Millenium’s Premier Hotel New York, Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel and Hotel Sofitel New York all are quiet but rather cookie-cutter in my estimation when compared to The Algonquin Hotel on West 44th Street an Autograph Collection Hotel. Opening in 1902, it soon became renowned for a group of writers and critics who lunched at a round table every single day for 10 years beginning in 1919. The wisecracks, personal barbs and wordplay of the Algonquin Round Table were reported in the national press, giving them notoriety and impetus. Acid-tongued wits all, this group, also known as The Vicious Circle, included Robert Benchley (Let’s get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini.), Alexander Woollcott (Nothing risqué, nothing gained.), and, my favorite, Dorothy Parker (You can take a horticulture but you can’t make her think.). Called “the greatest collection of unsalable wit in America,” they were self-absorbed, self-congratulatory, alcoholic and mean, but most everyone loved them—New York’s version of the Lost Generation in Paris.

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Sidewalk art on the Square

The Algonquin Hotel

This hotel, which always reminds me of The Little Engine That Could, recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation, miraculously maintaining its extraordinary history, while adding luxurious amenities. It thought it could, it thought it could..and it did. Oh, and they have a cat, Matilda, No. 10 in a long line of felines manning the front desk. With the Round Table restaurant and boozy Blue Bar (home of the $10,000 martini, served

with a single ice cube and a diamond) this hotel has personality. Again, Dorothy Parker, on martinis: I like to have a martini/ Two at the very most/ After three, I’m under the table/ After four, I’m under my host. And last but not least, John F. Kennedy had this to say: When I was growing up, I had three wishes. I wanted to be a Lindbergh-type hero, learn Chinese and become a member of the Algonquin Round Table.

BAR PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL

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SEE: CINDERELLA AT THE FABULOUS FOX 527 N. Grand Blvd. in Grand Center; 534-1111 - Showing Jan. 20 through Feb. 1 - Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, complete with a lavish production and full orchestra - See the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the ball, plus a few surprising twists

TASTE: WHITEBOX EATERY 176 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton; 772-8004 - Breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday; weekend brunch - Casual, modern cuisine using locally sourced ingredients - Baked goods are made in-house

SEE: MOVIES AT PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA landmarktheatres.com - Every film currently showing has an LN rating of 7 or higher - Movie lineup features several likely Oscar contenders, including The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything, and more

SHOP: FRENCH KANDE JEWELRY AT CRESCENT COAST 169 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton - Necklaces and bracelets inspired by vintage French medallions - Also pewter, silver and brass charms - Attached cards explain the significance of each piece

Teen Drama (and Comedy)

F YOU HAVE (OR KNOW) A TEENAGER, then you probably realize said teen by definition was born after 1995. So, while we adults might have thought a telegraph or a gramophone was a puzzling antique, our teens quirk a brow at a rotary phone or... paper. That startlingly recent DOB also means a lot of incredible films hit theaters before they hit the maternity ward. Now, not every great film can capture the attention of a teenager. So, with that in mind, and with the help of three teenagers of my own (and a few of their friends), I have compiled a list of 20 ‘classic’ movies you should watch with your teen. The Shawshank Redemption Witness Hoosiers Working Girl Ghost Rain Man Arthur Dead Poets Society Jerry McGuire The Big Chill The Untouchables Chariots of Fire The Silence of the Lambs Cruel Intentions The Fugitive Four Weddings and a Funeral Pulp Fiction

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The Fabulous Baker Boys Fatal Attraction A Few Good Men I’ve given you a solid mix of comedy, drama, suspense, and Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise; and each time I write down a title, five more pop into my head. So consider this a start...

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REVIEWS

MOVIE REVIEWS BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Unbroken

UNINSPIRED RATING: 6 out of 10

AKE NO MISTAKE, THE HEROIC, TRIUMphant life of Louis Zamperini is inspiring. The mere mention of his name roils emotion. He is the embodiment of The Greatest Generation. However...that being said, this film, based on the biography of the same title, is lukewarm, at best. A story like this should make filmgoers jump to their feet (operative word being ‘should’). Louis Zamperini (Jack O’Connell) is the ultimate hero; a man, who in the face of adversity, always looks within himself for physical strength

and moral fortitude. He is an Olympic athlete, a dedicated soldier—and, after his plane crashes, a castaway, and eventually, a prisoner of war. While interned, Louis encounters a ruthless Japanese guard, who singles him out and treats him with physical brutality. It would be miraculous for most to survive any single trial Zamperini had been forced to endure in his life, yet Zamperini not only survives, he seems

to emerge with a clarity most would not acquire. The film, however, merely strings events together— rarely deviating from the feeling of anguish it evokes. With the lack of emotional range, coupled with the borderline ridiculous catchphrase, If you can take it, you can make it, I was torn between rolling my eyes and closing them. Angelina Jolie is a talented director and clearly passionate, but this effort misses the mark.

progress. It is only when a gifted mathematician, Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), joins the team that Alan even attempts social interaction with the group. Alan and Joan develop a deep friendship, but not a romance as Turing is gay, a problematic orientation for a man doing top-secret work in a repressed society. Nevertheless, Turing’s efforts may be the greatest contribution to the war effort made by any single individual.

This film is spectacular in its simplicity. The quiet story is filled with intelligence, wit, anger, sadness, triumph and tragedy. Cumberbatch has without a doubt earned himself an Oscar nomination, if not a statue, with his absolutely brilliant portrayal. And while the supporting cast may go unnoticed at awards time, Matthew Goode and Keira Knightley give effortless, beautiful performances as Turing’s stalwart colleagues. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen a film this inspired.

The Imitation Game GENIUS

RATING: 9 out of 10

ERE, WE HAVE ANOTHER STORY OF World War II heroism: a man who is unlikely to play the role of hero, yet somehow manages beautifully. This is the true story of mathematician Alan Turing and his work of breaking the Nazi Enigma code, and developing one of the first computers. In this case, the catchphrase, It’s the people no one imagines anything of, who do the things no one can imagine, is both fitting and poetic. Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a difficult personality. Like most brilliant mathematical minds, he lacks certain social skills—or any social skills for that matter. When he is recruited by the British government to break the infamous Nazi code, his introversion only impedes his

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So much beer news! In honor of their 23rd anniversary, the folks at Schlafly have unveiled a new brew, Imperial Topaz IPA. The beer was introduced at a pair of recent anniversary parties at The Schlafly Tap Room and The Schlafly Bottleworks. Meanwhile, Side Project’s Saison du Ble Batch 2 has been singled out by the premier beer publication Draft as one of its 25 Best Beers of 2014. And Bridge was named one of the 33 Best Beer Bars in America by thrillist.com. Cheers one and all! Living Room, a new coffee house/bakery featuring Arthouse Coffees, opened for business last month in Maplewood, next to Boylard’s Meats & Provisions in the old Black Cat Theater space. The latest location of San Jose Mexican Restaurante has taken over the stoves at 35 North Gore Ave. in Webster Groves, a space which formerly housed La Cantina.

PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD, SIDE PROJECT

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria will begin offering a new monthly dinner series from the different regions of Italy. The first dinner will feature Tuscany and will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14. STL Wine Girl (aka ANGELA ORTMANN) will provide the wine pairings for these culinary travelogues. The cost of the dinner is $65 per person and is all-inclusive, including tax and gratuity. Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com. Congrats are also due to MICHELLE KEESAL of Chesterfield, who won the Balaban’s Uncork the Memories contest. To celebrate its fifth anniversary in Chesterfield and its 40th overall, Balaban’s asked for written submissions of memories, comments and stories. Keesal won with her description of a dinner in the 1980s, which involved Balaban’s famous Beef Wellington, a bottle of wine and a date referred to as “what’s his name.” Keesal wins two seats to a Balaban’s wine dinner, and a twonight stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites.

The Scottish Arms

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FEW THINGS ARE MORE COMFORTING AND inviting than a genuine U.K.-style public house. Unfortunately, these are few and far between here in St. Louis. Many purported ‘pubs’ in town are little more than corporate constructs attempting to replicate a vibe that truly is organic and can’t be ‘created’ in a board room, no matter how hard the ownership may try. Luckily, we have The Scottish Arms to tuck into on a blustery winter’s eve, a true pub in every sense of the word, from food to drink to ambience. Of course, The Arms is well-known for its superlative selection of spirits, specifically Scotch. Named one of the Great Whisky Bars of the World by Whisky Magazine, there’s no better place to indulge in a shot (1 oz) or a dram (1.5 oz) of liquid delicacies like Laphroaig Cairdeas 2013 or the hard-to-find Ardbeg Supernova. There are plenty of pints to be had, as well, like the delectably malty Deschutes Jubelale ($4). The menu from chef Carl Hazel always is full of creative fare made with the best local ingredients. While there are some rotating dishes to be sampled, when we visit the Arms, we tend to fall back on several favorites, which never disappoint. To start, Scotch Eggs ($8), hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage then breaded, baked, and served up with some sweet and tangy honey mustard. This time around, we did branch out a bit with a bowl of Cock A Leekie Soup ($7). Based on the popular savory pie of the same name (and another personal menu favorite), this hearty soup is chock-full of

braised chicken chunks, barley, leeks and carrots. A fine way to warm up from the inside out. The Fish & Chips ($14) is the equal of any you’ll find around our town, or even—dare we say it—in London Town herself. Slabs of haddock fried in a batter of Scottish ale, with fries and a generous helping of savory sautéed peas—it’s a classic. The batter here is the thing: thick, rich and flaky. And this brings us to what may be our favorite Arms offering: the Bacon-Wrapped Haggis ($16). This much-maligned and misunderstood dish takes some of the best of the ‘other bits’ that so often are thrown out and turns them into something altogether greater than the sum of its humble parts. An amalgam of oats and spices, combined with a variety of lamb bits, this dish is serious comfort food for those who appreciate offal. The Arms’ current version is wrapped in bacon, perhaps a nod to the mainstream palate, but it’s almost an unnecessary addition: The base dish has more than enough flavor and texture to spare. The haggis is served with mashed potatoes and some whisky apples, a really nice, sweet touch that complements the myriad darker notes. Weekend brunch at the Arms also is a fun and tasty experience, especially when the back patio is open. Be warned: If you stop by for lunch, you may not be in a hurry to get back to the office. As they say at the Arms, Happy To Meet, Sorry To Part, Happy To Meet Again. We’ll be back soon. 8 S. Sarah St., 535-0551, thescottisharms.com

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: VAREKAI Enchanting creatures will captivate audiences during Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai at Chafeitz Arena. Various times. $33-$123. 800-745-3000 or thechaifetzarena.com.

SCOTT MILLER Local social worker Scott Miller will sign and discuss his new crime novel, Interrogation, at Left Bank Books. 7 p.m. Free. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

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THE BOOK OF MORMON Experience the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Book of Mormon, at the Peabody Opera House. Various times. $37-$147. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

YOUNG ARTISTS RECITAL The Bach Society of Saint Louis will present four of its young artists: soprano Mary Beth Freitag, mezzo-soprano Lori Hoffman, tenor Anthony Heinemann and baritone Ravi Raghuram, at Ladue Chapel. 3 p.m. Free. bachsociety.org.

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1/23-24 DOUG VARONE & DANCERS New York’s Doug Varone & Dancers return with two unique programs, Stripped/Dressed at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 and An Evening of Doug Varone & Dancers at 8 p.m. Jan. 24, at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Various times. $20-$36. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.

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MARCO RIOS: AT LOULOU’S DOOR Marco Rios’ singlechannel projection At Loulou’s Door, featuring a colorful, 17-foot parrot, is on view each night on the Contemporary Art Museum’s front facade as part of the Street Views outdoor video art series. camstl.org.

THROUGH 2/19 PAINTING: RECONSIDERED, DECONSTRUCTED Delve into different works of paint, from canvas to collage and photography to digital art, at the Art Saint Louis Gallery. artstlouis.org.

THROUGH 2/21 LISA K. BLATT: NEW WORK San Francisco-based artist Lisa K. Blatt explores the intersection between nature and culture in a new exhibition at the Bruno David Gallery. brunodavidgallery.com.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER GROUP Jazz St. Louis and Jazz at Lincoln Center present an all-star line-up of musicians, including Terell Stafford, Victor Goines, Chris Crenshaw and Alvin Atkinson at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15$40. 289-4030 or jazzstl.org.

THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET: CINDERELLA Experience The Russian National Ballet’s spin on Cinderella at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Various times. $30-$60. 636-949-4433 or luboxoffice.com.

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FAMILY FUN 1/20-2/1 CINDERELLA From the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific, the Tony Award-winning classic tale of Cinderella comes to the Fox Theatre. Various times. $25-$80. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com. 1/22-25 SESAME STREET LIVE: LET’S DANCE! Get moving with Elmo and other favorite Sesame Street friends during the interactive family show, Let’s Dance!, at the Peabody Opera House. Various times. $16-$60. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com. 1/28 DESPICABLE ME The Ballpark Village Winter Movie Series will feature Despicable Me on the indoor FOX Sports Midwest Live! screen. 6 p.m. Free. stlballparkvillage.com.

THE LOOP ICE CARNIVAL Cool activities such as live icecarving, ice slides, a 5K and 10K Frozen Buns Run, a scavenger hunt, a S’mores roast, fire performers and more will heat up attendees of the annual Loop Ice Carnival. Various times. Free. visittheloop.com.

1/17-18 MOZART’S JUPITER SYMPHONY St. Louis Symphony will perform Mozart’s final symphony, Jupiter, at Powell Hall. Various times. $30-$109. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

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AN EVENING WITH KEB’ MO’ Three-time Grammy-winning blues musician Keb’ Mo’ will perform at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. 40-$45. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org. WIT, GRIT AND GRACE The Big Muddy Dance Company will present a variety of powerful performances during Wit, Grit and Grace at The Pageant. 8 p.m. $20-$22. 726-6161 or thebigmuddydanceco.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 1/30-31 TANGO BUENOS AIRES Dance St. Louis presents Tango Buenos Aires, the acclaimed Argentinian dance ensemble, performing the story of Eva Peron at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $40-$65. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

MARCO RIOS IMAGE COURTESY OF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM; LET’S DANCE! PHOTO COURTESY OF SESAME STREET LIVE; TANGO BUENOS AIRES PHOTO BY LUCRECIA LAUREL

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER The Repertory Theatre presents the compelling classic, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $21-$80. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

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DIV ER SIONS Across 1. Happy 5. SNL network 8. Greek pastry dough (alt. sp.) 13. Cad 14. The Way We ____ 15. Deplete 16. Yours, Mine and ____ 17. Auspices 18. At attention 19. Breakfast selection 22. What are the ___? 23. Function 24. Raccoon cousin 27. Detachable container 29. Homebuilder’s strip 33. Berra and Bear 34. Church basement game 36. ‘My man!’ 37. Dessert selection 40. Do over, on the court 41. Police dept. 42. Comes up short 43. California novelist Lepucki 45. ___ power 46. Underling 47. Common Market inits. 49. Au ___

50. Side dish selection 58. Carries on 59. Alack’s partner 60. Agitated state 61. Catlike 62. Exclusive 63. Locale 64. Consumed 65. Alter, in a way 66. Departure

Down 1. Hot drink 2. Scowl 3. Halo, e.g. 4. Tyrannical 5. African king 6. Englishman, for short 7. British tax 8. Gasses up 9. Jerusalem’s country 10. Onion relative 11. Ambassador Clare Boothe ___ 12. Chooses, with ‘for’ 14. Proceeds 20. Light bulb pioneer 21. Tasty treat 24. Washing machine phase 25. ___ and aahed

TRENDS IN COSMETIC SURGERY continued from page 31 will continue to see improvements in nonsurgical body-shaping and skin-tightening.” With more and more procedures and products poised to earn approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, patients will have even more choices in the future. “There’s a lot of stuff on the horizon,” Myckatyn says. “We’re going to be seeing things like more sophisticated lasers for tattoo removal, more types of machines that can remove fat without surgery, and a radio frequency device that can zap nerves like Botox without the need to inject anything. It’s hard to say exactly when these things will be approved, and then time will tell how popular they become.” No matter when you decide to explore cosmetic options, have an open mind and talk honestly with your physician about what results you seek. The right combination may make 2015 your most beautiful year ever.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 26. Hungarian writer Kristof 27. Throw the ball 28. Score after the first goal, say 30. One way to be taken 31. Early wheels 32. Merry-go-round figure, to a child 34. One of TV’s Simpsons 35. Cartoonist Albert 38. Pop 39. High school sport 44. Get cozy 46. Run out, as a subscription 48. Big Bertha’s birthplace 49. Church song 50. Highlands hillside 51. Eastern music 52. Condo, e.g. 53. Punishment, maybe 54. ___ gin fizz 55. Alternative to Windows 56. South American monkey 57. Editor’s note

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