May 26, 2023

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7800ClaytonRoad,RichmondHeights,MO63117 www.rothliving.com|314.991.0900

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ALEEENTERPRISESPUBLICATION

29THEBOULEVARD·CLAYTON·314·725·5100|LAURAMCCARTHY.COM| FEATUREDLISTINGS

1. 4W.WalincaWalk•Clayton COMINGSOON! THEbesthouseintheneighborhood!Tucked awayinanenclavewithsophisticatedhomes.Theinteriorhas oversizedwindowsmakingthespacelightandairy.Theopen conceptandhighceilingsmakeaperfectcombinationtodisplay artanddecorateinavarietyofstyles. $910,000

2. 13268PebbleRidge•Town&Country NEWLISTING! Youarewelcomedbytheinvitinglivingroom anddiningroomwithextensivemillwork.Thevaultedfamilyroom hasastone fireplace,andsliderleadingtothepatioandadjoins therenovatedkitchenthatopenstothebreakfastroomaddition thatislightandbrightwithanattractivebaywindow. $750,000

3. 6350ClaytonRoad#207•RichmondHeights NEWLISTING! Thissleek,sophisticated,andstylish two-bedroom,2bathcondointheHi-PointeLoftsisatrue showstopper!Theopen-concept floorplanoffersanabundance ofnaturallightandgreatentertainingspace. $549,900

4. 869RampartDrive•WarsonWoods NEWLISTING! Thishomeisthebestofbothworlds,including spaceswhereafamilycanbothentertainandliveplusabedroom ‘wing’thatprovidesbothprivacyandquiet.Ithasagraciousentry hall,bracketedbythediningroomandlargelivingroomthathas been‘gifted’withagorgeousbaywindow. $524,900

5. 750S.HanleyRoad#180•Clayton

NEWLISTING! Specialfeaturesincludeneutraltile flooringin livingareas,9’ceilings,distinctivemoldings,privatelaundry,a generousmastersuite,asecondbedroomwithadjacentfullbath, andgreatclosetspace. $375,000

6. 145S.GraeserRoad•CreveCoeur

NEWLISTING! Centerhallplanoffersagreatroomwith cathedralceilings,a fireplace,andawetbar.Washedwood Amishcabinetryinkitchenincludingbuilt-inwinestorage,ahuge laundryroomanda flexible floorplan. $750,000

7. 1021PicardyLane•St.Charles

NEWLISTING! Fabulous,updatedkitchenwithcenterisland, granitecountertops,stainlessappliances,andabaywindowin breakfastareaoverlookingthewoodedbackyard.Familyroom boastsawetbar,a fireplace,andanotherbaywindowopens ontoalargedeck. $425,000

8. 8729RadleyCourt•Brentwood

NEWLISTING! First floorispredominantlyhardwoodwith largewindows,wood-burning fireplace,separatediningroom withFrenchdooraccesstodeckandbackyard,plusthree mainlevelbedrooms. $349,000

ADDITIONALAREALISTINGS

21CountrysideLane(Frontenac)$2,299,900

13210LochenheathCourt(T&C)$1,899,900

21SackstonWoodsLane(CreveCoeur)$1,399,900

597UpperConwayCircle(Chesterfield)$1,100,000

2242WhitneyPointe(Chesterfield)$1,095,000

4W.WalincaWalk(Clayton) $910,000

915SimmonsAvenue(Kirkwood) $899,000

635W.LockwoodAvenue(Webster)$875,000

8034DaytonaDrive(Clayton) $849,900

421MidvaleAvenue(U.City) $799,900

9882NorthbridgeRoad(Ladue) $795,000

200S.BrentwoodBlvd#13C&D(Clayton)$785,000

145S.GraeserRd.(CreveCoeur) $750,000

13268PebbleRidge(Town&Country)$750,000

611WestboroughPlace(Webster)$699,000

14155WoodsMillCove(Chesterfield)$569,000

177HorseshoeDrive(Kirkwood) $550,000

6350ClaytonRd.#207(RichmondHeights)$549,900

53TuscanyTrace(St.Charles) $525,000

869RampartDrive(WarsonWoods)$524,900

1021PicardyLane(St.Charles) $425,000

15963CountryRidge(Chesterfield)$419,900

105PrairieBluffsDrive(Wentzville)$419,900

7529WellingtonWay#3(Clayton)$419,900

7732CornellAvenue(U.City) $405,000

1228W.EssexAvenue(Kirkwood)$379,000

750S.HanleyRoad#180(Clayton)$375,000

1338HuntersHollowCourt(Eureka)$350,000

8729RadleyCourt(Brentwood) $349,000

136WestOldWatsonRoad(Webster)$349,000

816S.HanleyRoad#14B(Clayton)$319,900

5450DuchesneParque(St.Louis)$214,900

15021ClaymoorCt.#13(Chesterfield)$172,000

34ColumbusSquare(St.Louis) $169,900

2475Cambridge(Florissant) $159,900

706OakAvenue(ValleyPark) $40,000

Celebratingthe2022TopAgents

LETTERFROM THEEDITOR

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FOLLOWUSONSOCIALMEDIA

Theunofficialstartofsummerisjustaroundthe corner,andtheLNteamisreadytowelcomeitwith openarms–aswellasaheftyseasonalbucketlist.

Tokickthingsoffright,we’revisitingtheluxurious Self-CareSanctuaryinTheGrove.LNcontributing reporterBrittanyNayexploresthisnewkindof relaxing,rejuvenatingrentalretreatonp.18.Nay returnsonp.32withallyouneedtoknowabout designingasignaturesummertimescentatCassie’s FragranceBoutique&ScentBar.

Lookingtotakeupanewhobbythistimeofyear?

BeinspiredbyLNcontributorDrewGieseke’s featureonSt.LouisClassicalGuitar–thelegendary artsnonprofitcelebrating60yearsofeducation, programsandperformancesintheSt.Louismetro area–onp.50.

ThisissueofLadueNewsisespeciallyexciting asitmarksthelaunchofournewGreenSpace column,inwhichwe’llcoverlocalenvironmental andsustainabilityeffortshappeninginthemetro area.AssociateeditorCharlotteRennertakesthe helmofthisnewbeatwithherpieceonp.16abouta simplewaySt.Louisresidentscancontributetoan actualenvironmentalsciencestudyfromtheirown backyardsthissummer.

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NEWLISTING S

950 TIRRILLFARMSROAD,Ladue.Embracingrefined styleandcasualcomfort,thismagnificentbrickhomeon almosttwoacresintheheartofLadue.$4,250,000

232N. KINGSHIGHWAYBOULEVARD, UNIT 1409, CWE Breathtakingview ofSt.Louis’ finest architecture! Two bedrooms,twoand a halfbathrooms.$985,000

8919 MADGEAVENUE, Brentwood.Experiencethebest ofBrentwoodlivinginthisremarkable ten-year-old home Fivebeds,three and a half baths. $959,000

51 SOUTH WOODS MILLROAD,Chesterfield.Enjoy this tradi�onal,fully renovated farmhousewith itsmodern ameni�es.Four beds,fourfullandtwohalfbaths $875,000

601 NORT H FORESTAVENU E , WebsterGroves Handsomehomefeatureshardwoodfloors,tallceilings, periodmillwork,and a two-storyaddi�on.$575,000

539WESTVIEW DRIVE, UniversityCity Don’tmissthis beau�fulhomein a great loca�onclosetoalltheameni�es of Clayton!Threebedrooms,onefull andonehalfbath. $449,000

863 BERICK DRIVE,UniversityCity.Thisbrightandcheery three bed,oneand a halfbathonestoryhomereallyhasit all!Centrally located on a lovelytree linedstreet.$355,000

132 FOXCREEKDRIVE,Wentzville.Perfectopportunity tomakethisranchhomeyourown.JonesCompanybuilt homeinawonderfulneighborhood. $295,000

LUXUR Y COLLECTIO N

18 LYNNBROO K ROAD,Frontenac.$3,049,000

303 LADUEWOODSCOURT, CreveCoeur.$2,350,000

982C EDARS V ALLEYROAD ,St.Albans.$1,850,000

147 GAYAVENUE,Clayton. $1,799,000

801SOUTHSKINKER,UNIT16B,St. Louis City.$1,195,000

RESIDENTIALHOMES

332 MERLOTLANE, St.Albans. $889,500 8045SY DN EY PARK , RichmondHeights. $625,000 1641 FAIRWAYVALLEYDRIVE , Wentzville. $418,500

CONDOMINIUM / VILL A HOMES

4201W. PINEBOULEVARD, UNIT 106, St.LouisCity.$799,000

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD, UNIT 7B, Clayton. $326,000

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD, UNIT 19C, Clayton.$288,000

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Celebrating Sustainable Shopping

OnSundaymorningsfromMaytotheendofOctober,TheBoulevard Farmers’MarketclosesdowntheBoulevardshoppingdistrictacross BrentwoodBoulevardfromtheGalleriaforacozyandaccessible shoppingexperiencethatputsthefarmingcommunityfirst.

“We’recommittedtobuildingacommunityonthatstripandavery special,intimatemarket,”saysmarketmanagerDeeRyan.“Forafirst-time shopper,they’llfindit’sallonthatmainstreet.It’seasyinandeasyoutand veryaccessible.”

TheBoulevardhasbeenhostingthefarmer’smarketsince2018andhas grownfromlessthan20vendorsinitsfirstyeartoamaximumof45this year.Thisincludes25full-seasonvendorsthathavecommittedtotheentire seasontorotatingartisansthatcomeinandoutthroughoutthesummer. Full-seasonvendorsincludereturningfavoritesDangGoodProduce, Howie’sFarms,Ann’sRootsandFriedelFamilyFarms,whowillbringtheir deliciouspeachestothemarketstartinginJune.Additionally,thereisa highernumberofmeatvendors:DierksFarmsGrassFedBeef,SugarCreek Piedmontese,AbundantPastures,AlpacasofTroyandmore.

Ryanaddsthatsheisconstantlyimpressedbytheingenuityofthose workinginthemarket.“Themarketissuchagreatplacetogrowabusiness; it’sbusywithoutbeingoverwhelming,”shesays.“Wewantourvendorsto sellouteveryweek.”

WhileTheBoulevardFarmers’Marketisfarm-focused,theincredible

artisansthatjoinineveryweekcannotbepraisedhighlyenough.The marketalsosupportsthediverseartscommunity,offeringJapanese calligraphy,Hennaartistsandmore.PhoenixRisingHandcraftsisoneofthe fewfull-seasonartisans,andRyanisalwaysexcitedtowelcomeherback.

“She’sbeenfull-seasonwithusforthreeyearsnowandshe’ssuchahard worker,”shesays.“Herfibercraftsaredonesustainably,withrecyclingand reusingsuppliesandshehasalotofreallyinterestingstories.”

WhenyoushopatTheBoulevardFarmers’Marketyoucanfeelthat strongsenseofcommunitybuiltbetweenthevendorsandcustomers.There arehotfoodsellersthroughoutthestrip–includingbreakfastsandwiches, beignetsandAsianstreetfood–plants,honeyandafeelingoffamilywoven throughout.Whilethereisconstructiononthelotbesidetheshopping district,Ryanassurescustomersthatthemarketwillbeopenthroughthe wholeseason,rainorshine–withplentyofparkingstillavailable.

“Shoppinglocalhelpssupportlocalfarmersandvendorsandismore sustainablefortheenvironment,”Ryanconcludes.“We’regladwecanmake itaccessibleforpeopleinthecountytosupportlocalfarmersandvendors. Weliketosaythefoodisfresherandmorelovedthanwhatyou’dgetatthe grocerystore.”

TheBoulevardFarmers’Market,OneTheBoulevard,RichmondHeights, tgfarmersmarket.com/markets/the-boulevard-market

KATIE’S SHARES ASLICE

KatieCollierhasplentyofreasonsto giveback.

ThechefandownerofKatie’sPizza andPastaOsteriainSt.Louisopened herinitialrestaurantconcept,Katie’sPizzeria,in 2008undertheownershipofherfather,TomLee.At thesametime,however,Collierwasalsostruggling withsubstanceabuseandeventuallyfoundherself withoutahome.ShesoughtrefugeatHarrisHouse, ahalfwayhomethathelpedherpickupthepieces.

Now12yearssober,Collierrunshernew concept,whichopeneditsRockHilllocationin 2013afterasuccessfulKickstartercampaign. Withherbusinessexpandingin2023,Collieris morecommittedthanevertosupportinglocal nonprofitsthatbuilduppeopleinthecommunity, justasHarrisHousedidinhertimeofneed.

“Justbeingapartofoneofthoseorganizations whenIneededitmost–itliftedmebackup,” Colliersays.“Afterthetransformationthathelped me,it’sobvioustheselocalgroupscanimpact people’slives.”

Fornearlyadecade,Collier’srestauranthas hostedGivebackTuesdayonthefourthTuesdayof everymonth–totaling12eventsperyear.During Givebackdays,100percentoftherestaurant’s proceedsaredonatedtoanonprofitinthearea. Since2014,Katie’sPizzahasdonatedmorethan $350,000tolocalorganizationslikeProject MEGSSS,whichitsupportedinMarch2023.

Theeventwasasuccess–theyusuallyare,as GivebackTuesdaydonationsaveragebetween $3,000and$5,000.FundsdonatedtoProject MEGSSSwillhelpsupporteducationeffortsfor elementaryandmiddleschoolchildreninterested inSTEMbyexpandingthemathematiclearning opportunitiestheyprovidein-personandonline.

OneexampleincludestheElementsprogram, whichbeginswithanintroductorysymbolic logiccourseandthendevelopsfromthebasics ofcomputerprogrammingintomathematical

proof.Anotheropportunityisthenewlycreated MathJamsummerprogram,whichblends mathematicswitharts,puzzles,musicandmore toforgeconnectionsbetweenmathandthe realworld.

Andwhiletheorganizationtakesinstudents fromacrossthemetro,italsoplacesenhanced focusonprovidingfinancialaidtokidsand familiesinneedtohelpleveltheplayingfield.

“That’sobviouslysoimportant,”Colliersays. “AndIthinkitgetsoverlookedthatthesechildren aregiftedanddon’thavethetoolsorresourcesto exploreit.”

DuringtheApril2023event,Katie’sPizza raisedfundsfordonationtoNightlightChristian Adoptions,anonprofitorganizationthatoffers adoptionandfosterservices.Inaddition,anew BallparkVillagelocationopeningMay22means

thatKatie’swillexpandtheGivebackTuesdays eventtodowntownSt.Louis.

“BallparkVillage’sGivebackTuesdayisgoing tobededicatedtocity-specificandyouthsports charities,”Colliersays.“Becausewe’reinvestingin downtownSt.Louisandthecity,wejustwantto seeitthriveandbepartofit.”

Thiscommitmenttocommunityremains centraltotheKatie’sPizzaconceptandtoCollier herself.Andthoughherpatronsalwaysshowupto givebacktothemonth’snonprofitofchoice,you can’thelpbutthinkthey’realsotheretosupport Collier,too.

“Wejusthaveareallytrusting,goodrelationship withourguests,”shesays.“They’reveryclosewith us.Idon’tknowhowtoexplainit.”

Katie’sPizzaandPastaOsteria,katiespizzaandpasta.com

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AGAINST THE ODDS

COME ABOARD!

When Kevin East was a kid, his mother took him to the St. Louis riverfront to watch the boats pass by. At 8 years old, she took him for his first ride on one of those boats – the historic Admiral. “I thought it was the coolest thing ever,” he recalls. It was this early experience that instilled a love of the river and a curiosity about the mechanics of boating.

Now, decades later, East is celebrating his 31st year as a riverboat captain, one of three who pilot the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. East worked his way up from an 18-year-old deckhand to the pilot house and says the old adage is true: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

East is not only one of the longest-serving

riverboat captains on the water, he’s also the first African American in Missouri to earn a license to navigate a vessel. In 1992, he received his license after completing a year operating a vessel under supervision and passing a U.S. Coast Guard exam. Riverboat captains renew their licenses every five years, and East uses those opportunities to add certifications, such as licensure to navigate vessels on the Great Lakes.

“No day is the same on the river,” East says. “After three decades, I still love being on the boat and navigating the river just as much as I did when I started out.” Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are operated by the Gateway Arch National Park and offer a selection of cruises, from sightseeing to dinner on the water.

East’s accomplishments are memorialized at the Missouri Historical Society where his first uniform is part of the collection. “I feel like I’m

part of an elite group whose stories are being preserved to inspire future generations,” he says. “When I took my licensure exam, I had no idea passing it would make me the first African American licensed to navigate a vessel in the state of Missouri. It was a complete surprise to me, but it gave my accomplishment even more meaning, and I’ve appreciated the recognition I’ve received over the years for it.”

East has no plans to retire any time soon, and even in the off-season helps to maintain the boats. “The river is different every day, every boat is different and every cruise is different depending on the visitors who come aboard,” he says. “That’s what keeps it interesting.”

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., St. Louis, gatewayarch.com/experience

GREEN SPACE All the BUZZ

If you have access to a smartphone and a garden, whether it’s in your backyard or your local park, you can be a citizen scientist. In 2019, Dr. Nicole Miller-Struttman started Shutterbee, a St. Louis-based research study focused on learning more about our area’s bee population and the importance of pollinators in the region. Here, Miller-Struttman tells us how the study works, the importance of citizen science and why she launched it in the first place.

How does Shutterbee work?

What are you studying through it?

“We have a research team that collaborates with citizen scientists. Citizen scientists pick a garden of their choosing; it can be in their yard, in a park nearby or in a community garden. Then they photograph the bees in those gardens every two weeks. That allows us to try to understand bee diversity and interactions with plants across the urbanization gradients: So, are bees in the city doing anything different than bees in the suburbs? Our future goal is to actually look at how much these things change from year to year. We’ve been doing this for a few years now and we have a lot of really good information about what’s here, but we don’t necessarily know how often they come and go or how often their populations fluctuate. That’s one of our next steps.”

What is the significance of getting the community involved through citizen science?

“One of the things we have found is that people get so connected to the organisms that they’re observing and their gardens they’re working in a way they hadn’t before. Bees are everywhere, and we don’t see them. Some of them are really small, so they start to look a little bit more closely. The other part of it

How to Get Involved

Miller-Struttman stresses that anyone can participate in Shutterbee; you can go to any garden, anywhere, for the study. “It doesn’t matter to us because it doesn’t matter to the bees,” she says. “If there’s a garden out there, they’re using it.” after participants upload photos of the bees to iNaturalist, a website used to record natural observations, Miller-Struttman and her team identify the bees in the photos and analyze the data. For more information, visit shutterbee.net.

is that they’re contributing to our deeper understanding of how we can conserve bees. By being part of this process, they’re investigating

and helping us investigate how we can help these pollinators.”

Why did you start Shutterbee?

“I wanted to have some answers to these big questions about how bees and their interactions with plants are changing throughout the region. But I also love working with non-experts. I think it brings a lot of joy to the work because they’re excited about it. This is an issue that people can have a positive impact on. There are so many environmental things that seem out of reach, or that seem too big. Climate change seems like such a huge issue that we can’t right the ship on individually, whereas insects are small and they’re important and you can see changes pretty quickly, even within your own garden.”

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UN WI NDAT SELF-CARE S AN CTU AR Y INTHE GR OV E

Fromin-suitemassagestoyogato breakfast in bed,theluxurious Self-CareSanctuaryisanewkindof relaxing,rejuvenatingrental retreat Guestsareinvitedto“checkinto checkout”atthetwowellness-focusedAirbnbs inSt.Louis’culture-packedneighborhood, TheGrove.

HealingHamsaspaownerJodiBitton createdtheself-caresuites,onelocateddirectly abovethespa,duringthepandemic.“People needmorethanalunchbreakaway,theyneeda day–or,insomecases,aweekend,”sheexplains. “Iwantedaspaceforgirls’weekends,bridal gatherings,mother-daughtertime,datenight andjusttrueescapefromtheworld.”

Thefirstluxewell-houseopenedin2021, shortlyafterBittonmovedherspatoThe Grove,andthesecondunitwasaddedin2022 astheconceptbegantogrow.“SinceIstarted, Ihaveyettohaveavacancy,”shenotes,adding thattheirpopularityhasledhertotheidea ofpotentiallylaunchingmoreretreats thissummer

BeyondatraditionalAirbnb,Self-Care Sanctuaryallowsguests“tofeeltrulycreative andinnovativeonajourneytowellness,”Bitton says.“Whetheritisvisitingthespadownstairs toengageinskinandwellnessactivitiesor havingresourceson-handtosupportthat goal,Iamthere.Theskyisthelimit.”

Fromdesigning,cleaningandfullystocking eachunitherselftoaccommodatingguest requests,Bittondoesitall.

Wellnessamenitiesrangefromin-suite facialservices,Botox,IVhydration,yoga, meditation,reiki,massagesandreflexologyto cookinglessons.“It’sfunformetocoordinate andsomeaningfultoreadthehandwritten notesofgratitudefromallofmyguests,” Bittonsays,notingthatoneofherfavorite neighborhoodamenitiesisChakra Wellness’services.

Additionally,guestscanordergroceries, breakfastinbedordessertdeliveriesfrom neighborhoodfavorites.“SongbirdandHello Juicearejuststepsfromyourdoorandcan deliverdelicacieswhileyoustayonthecouch inyourpajamas,”sheadds.

Eachspaceiscuratedwithaparalleldesign toBitton’sspa,showcasingapaletteof“soft pinks,goldsandcleanwhitesandatouchof navytohelpbalancethespacesothatitspeaks toallgenders,”shesays.

Whileoneunitisastudio-likespace,the otherisanopenloft,withnostoneunturned whenitcomestoeverydetailofthepeaceful retreats,Bittonexplains.“Itrulywanted themtofeellikehome…fromthecomfiest beds,linens[and]cookwaretothesmellthat permeatesthroughthespace,it’sallavibe.”

Uponenteringeach“calmingsanctuary,” guestsexperiencethearomaofBitton’sfavorite scentsfoundatfive-starhotels.Bothofthe contemporary,stylishspaceshaveadreamy design,outfittedwithlavish,Moroccaninspiredfurnishingsandaccentedwithsoft pillowsextollingsoothingphrases,from “Relax”to“GoodVibes.”

“IknewthatifIwasstayingsomewhereI wouldwantittobekeptpristineandtofeellike asanctuaryafteralongday,”Bittonexplains,

WHETHER ITISVISITINGTHE SPaDOWNSTaIRSTO ENGaGEINSKINaND WELLNESSaCTIVITIES

ORHaVINGRESOURCES

ON-HaNDTOSUPPORT THaTGOaL,IaM THERE.THESKYIS THELIMIT.

notingthattheretreatsaimtoofferrelaxation ofthemind,bodyandspirit.

Eachkitcheniswell-stockedwith ingredientstowhipupnourishingmeals, whilethebathroomshavearomatherapy oilsandrestorativewellnesslotionsfor extrapampering.

Fromacomfysectionalinthelivingroom toarestfulking-sizedmattressinthebedroom, alongwithasmartTVandNetflix,everyinchof spaceiscuratedforserenity.Guestscanfurther unwindordinealfrescoonaspaciousprivate balconywithasunshadeandcozyseating.

Convenienceandsafetyaboundoneach property,withanin-unitwasher-dryerand housekeepingservices,aswellasprivate parking,outdoorcamerasandsecuritysystems.

Easilyaccessibletorestaurantsandthe vibrantcultureoftheneighborhood,the sanctuariesarecozyrespiteswithinthecity, Bittonnotes:“Peopleneedasafe,sereneand spotlessspacetocallhome.Homeissupposed tobeyoursanctuary.Ifyou’renotabletobe there,thisisthenextbestthing.”

Self-CareSanctuary,4400ChouteauAve., St.Louis,314-450-8399,selfcaresanctuarystl.com

DESIGN & DÉCOR

24 The Trio

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28 Landscape

32 FEATURE: Scent of Summer

35 FEATURE: Iron Blade

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WendoverArtGroup presents“SittingPrettyI,” anartist-enhancedgallerywrappedgicléeoncanvas. Acomplementaryfigurative canvastitled“Sitting PrettyII”isalsoavailable. (brodylamps.com)

EasternAccentsHigh Tidebedsetfeaturesthe distinctiveIndicanblue fabric,ashibori-inspired 100percentcottonfabric. Thesetincludesaduvet cover,twoEuroshams, twostandardshamsand onedecorativebedpillow. It’spartofthecompany’s Nichecollectionthat celebrateshomedécor freeoffrillsandfuss. (salliehome.com)

Soft,subtlelinesintersect acrossElaineSmith’sTrilogy pillow,creatingalovely diamondpatterninindigoand ivory.Thecoverismadeofsoft, solution-dyedacrylicfabric resistanttofading,waterand stainsforoutdoordurability. It’sfilledwith100percent polyester,andafaux-down upgradeisavailable. (forshaws.com)

LoveShackFancy cardigan,$425, SaksFifthAvenue

Goodrsunglasses,$25, ChaBoutique (shop-cha.com) HeartEarrings,$28,Ivy Hill (instagram.com/ ivyhillboutique.com)

Never GoOut ofStyle

Thebiggestconcerttouroftheyearis underway,andalthoughMissSwiftisnot comingtoSt.Louis,shewillbeinnearby citiesoverthenextfewmonths.Shopthese Taylor-inspiredlooksbeforeyouheadout toseetheiconinperson!

RamyBrooktop,$295,VieBoutique

Wyethhat,$98, ChaBoutique

AdinaEden butterflylariat necklace,$98, VieBoutique

AlexanderMcQueensneakers, $1,150,SaksFifthAvenue

7forallMankindjeans, $228,ChaBoutique

AmandaUprichardskirt,$172, jacket,$273,ChaBoutique

ZomiGemsbracelets,$20each, Cakewish (cakewishcollection.com)

Dangleearrings,$90, VieBoutique

Alexisdress, $595,Vie Boutique

UllaJohnsonSofiatop,$430, VieBoutique (viestlouis.com)

CleobellaVegatop,$168, ChaBoutique

L’Agencejeans,$285, VieBoutique

Feather bag, $65,Cha Boutique

DolceVitabooties, $200,ChaBoutique

LoveShackFancytop, $245, SaksFifthAvenue

LANDSCAPE Pest orPal?

Ourgardensarenotourown.Wedelight insharingthemwithotherspecies, manyofwhomweactivelyinviteinto ourspacewithbirdbaths,feeders,bee housesandpollinatorplants.

Sometimesitcanbedifficulttoidentify thedistinctionbetweenharmlessvisitors anddestructivepests.Takethecaseofthe parsleyworm,forexample.Manytimes,Ihave beenaskedaboutthe“worms”decimating parsley,carrots,dillorfennel.However,you’d besurprisedtofindthatthesecolorfulgreen, yellow,blackandwhitestripedandspotted creaturesarenotwormsatall,butcaterpillars oftheverydesirableblackswallowtailbutterfly. Yourfirstinstinctmightbetoremovethem topreserveenoughparsleyforyourspecial homemadepesto,buttherealsolutionisto shareyourspacewiththesecreaturesbysimply plantingmoreparsleyanddillthanyouneed. Therewardwillbelarge,elegantbutterflies trimmedwithyellow,blueandorangedots flittingaroundyourflowers.

Themonarchbutterflycaterpillarisvery similarinitsvibrantcoloration.Ithasonlystripes, notspotsliketheswallowtail.Thehostplant foreggsandlarvaeofthisspeciesisexclusively milkweed,soyouwillnotseemanyofthemunless youplantmilkweedsinyourgarden.Plantsof severalmilkweedspecieshavebecomemore readilyavailableforpurchaseinrecentyears. Asthemonarchsareimperiledandrecently listedasendangered,weshouldbemuchmore activeincreatinghabitatsespeciallysuitedfor bothcaterpillarsandadultmonarchs.Toengage yourchildrenorgrandchildreninthismission, visitmygrandson’swebsitefortipsandideas atmonarchdefenders.org.

Beawarethatmanycommongarden chemicalsareverytoxicforourbees,butterflies andlightningbugs.Thetickandfleaprevention lawnspraysarenotselectiveandwillkillahostof beneficialinsectsaswell.Treatyourdogwithflea

medication,notyourlawn.Thesamethingholds trueformostmosquitocontrolmethods.Broadscalesprayingorfoggingonalandscape-wide basiswilleliminateallinsects,notjustmosquitos. Therearemanycreativewayswaystotargetand controlthosepeskymosquitoeswithoutkilling everythingelse.

Thejoyofrelaxinginmygardenisalways

magnifiedbytheappearanceofwingedcompany –birds,beesandbutterflies.Seeingtheir attractiontomyhostplantsandwaterfeatures, thediversityofourvisitorsandthecolorful additionstheymaketotheflowerborderbrings meadeepsenseofharmony.Torespectnature,to immerseyourselfinnature,tolivewithnature–thesearethemostrewardingthingsonearth.

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Summer Summ Scentof

CASSIE’SFRAGRANCEBOUTIQUE&SCENT BARADDSASPRITZOFPERSONALITYTO YOURSIGNATURESUMMERSCENT

Fromafloralfragrancereminiscentof astrollthroughanEnglishgardento anoceanbreezescentevokingthat swept-away-to-a-tropical-island feeling,summeristheperfecttimetocreate aperfumethatpacksallyourpassionsand personalityintoonelittlebottle.

CassieBuell,ownerofCassie’sFragrance Boutique&ScentBar,locatedinColonial MarketplaceonLadueRoadneardowntown Clayton,sayswhenpeopledreamupa signaturesummerperfume,theyoftenopt foroneofthreecategories:afloralfragrance,a citrusscentorabeachysmell.

Tocreateafloralfragrance,“likeyou’re walkinginagardenfullofbloomingflowers,”Buell recommendstheintense,intoxicatinggardenia;the tropicalbloom,pikake,fromthejasminefamily;orthe majesticmagnolia.“MagnoliasbloominthesummerinSt.Louis andcancreateamoonlitstrollkindoffragrance,”shenotes.

Foracitrusyscent,Buellsuggeststangerineandgojiberrytocreatea “luscious,sunnyscent,likeyou’vejustwhippedupafreshjuice.”

Andtomakeabeachy,sea-spraysmell,sheadvisesthinkingofseamist, wavesor“coconutandpineapple,likeinapinacolada,forthattropical islandscent.”

Still,othersprefernaturalscentsofthegreatoutdoors,Buellnotes: “Greengrassandsagescentshaveastrong,clean,refreshingsmellthat makesyoufeelawakeandalertandreadyfortheday.”

Buell,whohasbeenhelpingpeoplefollow theirnosestotheirfavoritescentssince 1990,saysit’sbestifthewearerchoosesthe fragrancesthatgointotheirperfumeand infusesitwiththeirownpersonality.For instance,Buellexplainsthat“ifshewearsa sundress,jewelryandisveryfeminine,she likelywillwearafloralscent,whileaserene minimalistmaygowithasagefragrance.[For apersonwith]abubblypersonality–citrus scentsaregoodforthat.”

Craftingyourownperfumeistwogiftsin one,Buellnotes:“Choosingthefragranceis halfthefun–theexperienceofsmellingallthe scents–andthenyouaretakingabottlehome.”

AtCassie’s,customerschooseamongmorethan100 fragrances,andperfumepricesrangefromsmallbottles for$15tolargebottlesfor$40.“It’sveryhomemade,”Buell explains.“ItakeaSharpieandwritewhatevernameyou wanttocallitonitslabel.Then,Irecommendtakinga picturewithyourphoneofwhatyouputinit.”

GroupsofthreetoninepeoplecanscheduleanafterhoursScentEvent,whichis$45perperson,includinga medium-sizeperfumebottle,aswellasafragrancebathand showergelorbodylotion.Everytake-homeproductcanbe createdwitheachcustomer’suniquechoiceofscents.

“You’llhavethestoretoyourself,”Buellnotes.“People canmixasmany[scents]astheylike…therearenorules.I shouldhavenamedthestore:‘PerfumeAnarchy.’”

Buellsaysherproducts’affordablepricepointsgive peoplethefreedomtotryeverythingfromnewscentsto wearingacombinationoffragrancestogethertochanging perfumestosuittheirmoodortransitionfromdaytonight.

“Anight-out-to-dinner[fragrance]isdifferentfromthe scentyouneedwhenyou’reaskingforapromotion,”she explains.“Ifascentmatcheswhatyou’redoinginyourday, itgivesyouthatextrabounceinyourstep.Itonlyenhances yourlife.Everyoneshouldenjoyit.”

Customperfumescanrepresentmemories,Buellnotes. “Coupleswillmakeascenttowearontheirweddingday, andthenwearitagainontheiranniversary,”sherecalls.“Or Ihavetwosisterswhocomeineachyeartocreateanew fragranceforeverytrip[to]remindthemofit.”

So,whetheryou’relookingtomakeabespokefragrance foryoursummervacationorcraftyourownsignaturescent fortheseason,Buellsaysyou’retheonlyonewhotrulycan concoctaperfumethatisuniquelyyou.“Certainscents inspiredifferentpartsofpeople’sbrains,”shenotes.“You neverknowwhat’sgoingtomakeallyourlittlesynapses lightup.”

Ifascentmatcheswhatyou’redoingin yourday,itgivesyouthatextrabounce inyourstep.Itonlyenhancesyourlife. Everyoneshouldenjoyit.

–CaSSIEBUELL

AESTHETICSATTHENEWSTOREFRONT

LookupwhilewalkingalongBigBendBoulevardinWebsterGroves,andyou’llseethesleek goldsignageofthenewestbusinessontheblock,IronBladeBarberCo.Inside,darkfurniture andshinyleatherseatingcomplementpaintedblackwalls,naturalandmetallicdesign elementsandmasculinechair-and-mirrorbarbersetups(alongwithoccasionalappearances fromshopdogsSadieandGeneralPatton).

OpenedinFebruarybyco-ownersChristyBarronandKaitlynHackmann,IronBladeoffershotshaves andhaircutstoclientsofallagesandgenders.

“We’reamodernbarbershopwithold-schoolskills,”shesays.“We’vegotyoucovered,fromaclassicor contemporarycut[to]ahot-towelfaceshave,beardtrims,waxingandmore.”

BarronandHackmannhavebeenfriendsandbusinesspartnersinthebarberindustrysince2016, honingtheirclipper,scissor,trimmerandstraight-edgerazorskillsonmenandwomenalike.Before becomingabarber,Barronwasalifelongcreativewhowentdownthecosmetologypathbeforefindingher truepassionforbarbering.

“There’ssomuchversatilityinit,”shesays.“It’sconstantlyevolvingandkeepsmeonmytoes.Youcan alwayslearnandeducateyourselfonnewtrendsandtechniques.”

Aroundtheendof2022,BarronandHackmanndiscoveredtheybothsharedthesamevisionand missionofstartingtheirownshopandimmediatelyjumpedintomakingitarealitytogether.They specificallytargetedWebsterGrovesforthestorefrontbecauseofitssenseofcommunityandcamaraderie.

“Welovewhatwedo,sowewantedtobringourownspin toSt.LouisandopenupourbarbershopinWebsterGroves,” Barronsays.“Welovetheold-townfeel;everyonehasbeen sowelcomingandfriendly.Wecouldn’taskforabettercity tobein.”

TheresponsefromSt.Louisanshasbeenswiftand immenselypositive.IronBlademakesiteasytobook servicesonline,buttimeslotshavebeenfillingupsoquickly thatHackmannandBarronhavealreadyhiredafewnew styliststohelpwiththesubstantialdemand.

IronBladeservicesalwaysstartwithaconsultationto makesurestylistsandclientsareonthesamepagewiththe lookandvisionofthecut.Hairandshaveofferingsinclude haircutsandbuzzcutsaswellascombosofcutand/or beardtrimswithyourchoiceofstraight-razorortrimmer edging.Dependingontheservice,acutorshavecomeswith alavenderhottowel,arelaxingshouldermassagewitha handheldmassagerandwashingandstyling.Thosewithdry orbrittlehaircanadda10-minutedeep-conditioningmask topenetratehaircuticlesandnourishandmoisturizehairstrands.Waxingcancleanupeyebrows,ears andnoses(oryoucanrunthegamutwithathree-for-twocombo).

HackmannandBarronwanttoextendthesamesenseofbelongingtotheirclientsastheWebster Grovescommunityhasprovidedthemintheirthreemonthsinbusiness.

“Wearecommittedtogivingthehighest-qualityservicesandcreatingthefinestenvironmentforour clientsinawelcomingatmosphere–aplacewhereyoucancomein,grabacomplimentarybeverage,sit backandexpectnothingbutthebest,”Barronsays.“Wewantourclientstoleavesaying,‘Wow,thislooks amazing,’andtoknowtheywillgetconsistentresultswithus.”

IronBladeBarberCo.,8707BigBendBlvd.,WebsterGroves,314-528-8557,ironbladebarberco.com

Wearecommittedto givingthehighest-quality servicesandcreatingthefinest environmentforourclientsina welcomingatmosphere–aplace whereyoucancomein,graba complimentarybeverage,sitback andexpectnothingbut thebest.

JAMESS.MCDONNELLPLANETARIUM

60THANNIVERSARY VIPCELEBRATION

GuestsoftheSaintLouisScienceCenter’s60th anniversarycelebrationfortheJamesS.McDonnell Planetariumbegantheeveningintheplanetarium lobby,wheretheyparticipatedinaVRspacestation adventureanda“ScienceSpot”discussionofthe MercuryandGeminicapsules.Togetherwithcocktails–includinga signaturemintjulep–rootvegetables,miniaturechickenpotpiesand charcuteriewereserved.

AftermovingtotheOrthweinStarBay,SaintLouisScienceCenter PresidentandCEOToddBasteanofferedhiswelcomingremarks. AndrewHernandez,representativefromMayorTishauraJones’ office,presentedBasteanwiththemayoralproclamation.John McDonnellthenspokeonbehalfoftheMcDonnellfamilyandledthe champagnetoast.ModeratedbyMcDonnellPlanetariumManager WilliamSnyder,retiredMcDonnellAircraftCorporationengineers DeanPurdyandNormanBeckel–aswellasWashingtonUniversity professorsBradJolliffandMikeNowak–sharedtheirexperiences.

anniversaryoftheplanetariumwiththeMcDonnell family,ourphilanthropicpartnersandSt.Louis communityleaders.Theplanetariumcontinuestoinspire everyonetobecuriousandengagedinscience.

Sixtyyearsago,JamesS. McDonnellbelievedthat togetherwecouldreachfor thestars,andthatbelief ledhimtohelpthecityof St.LouisestablishtheJames S.McDonnellPlanetarium. TheScienceCenterishonored tocelebratethe60-year

THEBACHSOCIETYOFSAINTLOUIS

“SPRINGISIN THEAYRE”GALA

InlateMarch,TheBachSocietyofSaintLouishelditsannual “SpringisintheAyre”galaattheSaintLouisWoman’sClub. Thoseinattendanceenjoyedcocktailsandhorsd’oeuvres, followedbydinneronthesecondfloor,whereemceeBarryKirk welcomedguestsintothemainballroom.Ticketsforpremiumgala experiencesincludedaprivatetourofBellefontaineCemetery,skeet shootingwithJudyBrownandaprivateconcertfromJavaJived–St.Louis’premieracappellajazzgroup.

Thisyear’seventco-chairswereJenniGemberlingandJudyBrown withHarleySmithandVeronicaHilyardservingashonorarychairs. Afterdinner,TheBachSocietySingersunderthedirectionofStephen ErossangselectionsfrommusicalssuchasFollies,SouthPacificand DamnYankees.

ARCHWAYINSTITUTE

ARCHWAY ANNUALGALA ANDAUCTION

Sponsors,friendsandsupporters–aswellasindividuals inrecoveryfromaddiction–gatheredattheLiUNAEvent CenterinSunsetHillsfortheARCHwayInstitute’s11th annualgalaandauction.ARCHwayfocusesonawareness, recovery,communityandhealthtoadvocateforlong-term recoveryandprovideseducationtoincreaseawarenessofco-occurring mentalhealthdisorders.Theeveningwasagreatsuccess,including asilentauction,a50/50raffleandgamesandprizes,inadditionto dinnerandatalkbySt.LouisCountyExecutiveSamPage.

Whentreating substanceusedisorders, peersupportholds tremendousvalue. Peopleinrecoverycan accepttheirpastas havinggiventhema purpose.TheARCHway Instituterecognizesthis andisinvestingheavily onanationalscalein

buildingandsupporting thepeerworkforceaswellasstrengthening peernetworkstoassistthosestillstruggling.

SUNNYHILLINC., FRIENDSFAMILYADVOCACYCENTER

PROVIDINGRESOURCESFOR

FamiliesinNeed

Whenalovedoneinyourfamilyisdiagnosedwithadevelopmental disability,you’lllikelyhavealotofunansweredquestions.That’s becauseeveryfamilyandeverysituationisunique,andnotwo familieswillneedthesameresourcesorlevelofsupport.SunnyhillInc.isa St.Louis-basednonprofitthatsupportsindividualswithdisabilitiesaswell astheirfamiliesthroughtheFRIENDSFamilyAdvocacyCenter.

FRIENDS,whichstandsforFindingResources,ImportantEveryday NeedsandDisabilityServices,helpsfamiliesgettheirfootingwhenfaced withadisabilitydiagnosis.Thecenter’sFamilyNavigation,fundedby theProductiveLivingBoard,connectsfamilieswiththeresourcestheir situationneedsmost,atnocosttothefamily.

“Whenafamilycomestome,Iworkandascertainwhatresourcesthey mightneedandworkwiththemforaslongastheyneed,”explainsTamico Jones,directorofadvocacyandfamilynavigator.“Ihelpfamiliesaccess benefitsandfunding,socializationresourcesandmore.It’sacase-bycasebasis.”

TheAdvocacyCentercollaborateswithotheragenciesintheareato ensurethatfamiliesreceivethebestcomprehensivesupportandcare.

Jonesaddsthatthereisnolimittohowoftenafamilycanreachoutto thecenterwhenneedsariseorchange,andthattheserviceremains

completelyfreeforfamiliesnomatterhowoftentheyutilizeit.

“Thedoorisalwaysopen,”shesays.“Familiescanmeetwithmeinthe office,outinthecommunityforcoffee,attheirhomeorviaZoom.We understandhowdifficultitcanbetofindatimethatworksforeveryone,so wetrytomakeourselvesasavailableaspossible.Wemeetthefamilywhere they’reat.”

Jonesworksincrisiscaseswhereclear-cutsolutionsoftenaren’t available.Shehasabackgroundinelementaryandspecialeducation,andher experienceasacasemanagerandworkinginISLAsupportshavehelpedher makeconnectionsandlearnvaluableaspectsofthejob.Personallyhavinga sonwithintensecareneedsalsomeansthatshealwaysbringsawarenessand understandingtoeveryfamilysheworkswith.

“Iknowitcanbeveryhardforfamiliestoreachoutforhelpandsowe doasmuchaswecan,”sheconcludes.“We’repartneredwithSpecial SchoolDistrictofSt.LouisCountyandworkwiththeirstaff,teachersand parentstoletthemknowwhoweareandthatwe’reheretohelp.Wecan helpleadtoabetterqualityoflifeforeveryoneinvolved–theindividual andthefamily.”

Sunnyhill,Inc.,14SoccerPark,Fenton,314-845-3900,friendsadvocacycenter.com

CHARITIES &NONPROFITS

EXPERIENCEA One-of-a-KindTradition

EnjoytheperfectsummerdayatSt.Louis’nationaltreasure,Forest Park,andtheextraordinaryMuny.TheMuny’scaptivatingseven showlineupforits105thSeasonisburstingwithpremieres, comedies,romanceandmagic!

Arriveearlytogetthefullexperience:fromexploringthepark,togetting refreshmentsattheStewardFamilyPlazaontheeastlawn,tocelebrating withtheSt.Louistheatrecommunityatthepreshowfestivalwithlive performances,musicalguestsandkidsactivities.Selectperformanceswill evenincludeaspecialtreatwithMunyKids&TeensonBroadhurstPavilion onthewestlawn.SomeofthemosttalentedyouthinSt.Louisperformthe latestBroadwayhitsasaperfecttreattostartoffyournight.

Thenitistimeforthemainstagemusical!

“Our105thseasonisepic,thrillingandpromisesanothergreatsummerof memoriesforourincredibleMunyaudiences,”saysMunyartisticdirector andexecutiveproducerMikeIsaacson.“It’sanadventurousseasonthat offerssomethingforeveryone,andwe’realreadyhardatworktocreate sevenspectacularproductions.”

“Season105willbeathrillingjourneythatwecannotwaittogoonwith ouraudience,”addsMunypresidentandCEO,KwofeColeman.

TheseasonbeginsJune12,2023,andrunsthroughAugust20,2023, featuringfourincrediblepremieres:

Theseasonkicksoffwiththepremiereof“Beautiful:TheCaroleKing Musical”(June12–18);followedbythemagicalMunyfavorite,Disney’s “BeautyandtheBeast”(June22–30);“Chess”makesitsMunypremierein

JulyinpartnershipwiththeWorldChessHallofFameandSaintLouisChess Club(July5–11);theepiclovestory,“WestSideStory”returnstotheMuny stage(July15–21);alsoreturningtothestageafteroveradecadeis“Little ShopofHorrors”(July25–31);thelongawaitedMunypremiereof“Rent” finallyarrives(August4–10)andthegrandfinaleoftheseasonisthe divinemusicalcomedy“SisterAct”(August14–20). Allperformancesbeginat8:15p.m.

Whetheryoutreatyourselftoagourmet dinnerorunpackapicniconthegrass, theMunyinvitesyoutocomeearlyand savoreverymomentofyourevening atthetheatreandcontinueorbegin anewtraditionthissummer!The Muny,America’soldestandlargest outdoortheatre,isanexperience uniquetoSt.Louis.

Singleandseasonticketsareon salenow!Munygiftcardsforthe 105thseasonareavailableonline andattheMunyBoxOffice.Callor goonlineformoreinformation.

TheMuny,OneTheatreDrive,St.Louis, 314-361-1900,muny.org

LOCALEATS

Fariña’s Kitchen &Bar

IndowntownSt.Louis,twobrotherswith diverseculinarybackgroundscombine theirtalentsforaSouthAmerican-inspired restaurantfeaturingstone-grilledsteaksand muchmore.FariñasKitchen&Baroffersadinner menuanchoredbysteakscookedonlavarock andheatedtoaround800degreesFahrenheit, alongsideauniqueselectionofseasonalstarters, soups,salads,entréesanddessertsinformedby flavorsfromaroundtheworld.

TheeaterycomesfromOswaldoFariñain partnershipwithhisbrotherOscarFariña,who co-ownsBuenosAiresCaféinsideCityFoundry STLandGauchosSteakhouseinFairviewHeights, Illinois,withhiswifeAinara.Fariñasoriginally debutedinMayoflastyear,closinginSeptember andreopeninginDecemberwithanewlyacquired liquorlicenseandfullbar.

Althougheachbrotherhasindustry experience,thisistheirfirsttimecollaborating onaconcepttogether.TheArgentiniannatives grewupintheprovinceLaPampa,whereOscar startedbakingbreadfromscratchwhenhewas 11yearsoldtohelpoutwithhisgrandfather’s familybusiness–asmall-townshopthatoperated asanartisanalbakery,butchery,pizzeriaand conveniencestore.

AftermovingtotheUnitedStatestocomplete highschool,hemetAinara,andtheybothjoined theU.S.Armyandtraveledallovertheworld together.“In2011,whilewewereinactiveduty, westartedafoodtruckinVirginia.Becausewe werebothattractedtofoodandtraveledsomuch, thefoodtruckwasperfectforus,”saysOscar, whopreviouslyworkedasanechocardiologist beforedecidingtogoall-inonhospitality.In2015, thecoupleopenedtheirArgentiniansteakhouse LosGauchosoutsidethegatesofScottAirForce Base,movingittoFairviewHeightsasGauchos

Steakhousefouryearslater.In2021,theyopened BuenosAiresCaféaspartofCityFoundrySTL’s debutlineup.

Asayoungersiblinginthefamily,Oswaldo becamepassionateabouttheworldoffoodfrom anearlyage,observinghisfamily’srestaurants anddevelopinganongoingcuriosityinthe kitchen.“MyintereststartedwhenIwasgrowing upinArgentinaandsawfamilyandfriendsgather everyweekendtothrowgiantbarbecuestobring thetowntogether.We’djusthaveeveryoneover forhourstoenjoyfood,drink,hangoutandrelax. Iwasalwayssointerestedinhowcertaindishes wereprepared,”hesays.Bythetimehecompleted highschool,Oswaldoknewhewantedtobecome aprofessionalchef.

Oswaldobeganhiscareerin2006inLasVegas, whereheattendedculinaryschoolandworked underdifferentchefsatrestaurantsandcasinosin theregionuntil2021,whenhesawanopportunity totakeabreakfromthefast-pacedenvironment oftheWestCoastandbeclosertofamily.“My brotherwasopeningBuenosAiresCafé,sowe cameupwithaplanformetohelpoutatGauchos foraperiod.Fromthere,hehadtheopportunity toopensomethingdowntown,”Oswaldosays.“We agreedtogo50/50onitandthingsjuststartedto

fallintoplace.”

Fariña’sfillstheroomyWashingtonAvenue spacepreviouslyoccupiedbyMangoPeruvian Cuisine.Themultifacetedmenudemonstrates thebrothers’well-honedskillsets.“Oscarlikesto focusontheArgentiniansideofthefood.He’sbig onmeatsforsure,”Oswaldosays.“Comingfrom theWestCoast,Ienjoyhavingawiderangeof foodfromaroundtheworldtoexperimentwith.”

Signaturesfromtheever-evolvingmenu includeanArgentinianempanadaduowithyour choiceofbeef,chicken,chorizoorvegetarian friedempanadas.Oswaldoalsorecommends twoofhissignaturestopairwithanymeal:the babykaleandroastedBrusselssproutssalad withsun-driedtomatoesandquinoatossedin alemon-chivevinaigrette,aswellasroasted butternutsquashsoupwithcoconutmilk,curry andsmokedpaprika.

Optionsforthestonegrillcomeseasoned simplywithseasaltandincludetunasteak,ribeyeandlambthatiscold-smokedforfourhours andcutintolollipops.“Thestonegivesitanatural butteryaromayouwouldgetfromsteakifyou hadthrownitonthegrillwithcharcoal.It’smore ofapersonalexperiencewhereyou’recooking yoursteaktoyourlikingthroughoutyourmeal,” Oswaldosays.

Thethoughtfulpreparationisjustoneof themanyelementsthebrothershaveperfected fortheirguestsinhopesofgivingthematruly memorablediningexperience.“That’swhatIwant therestauranttobeknownfor–thestonegrill, gooddrinksandgoodatmosphere,”Oscarsays.

FariñasKitchen&BarisopenWednesday throughSaturdayfrom4to9p.m.

FariñasKitchen&Bar,1001WashingtonAve., St.Louis,314-659-8647,farinasrestaurantstl.com

THEHEARTOFART

FromMay26toJuly7,Houska GalleryintheCentralWestEnd willdisplaytwonewexhibitions: “OrnamentofGrammar”by AliciaLaChanceand“BANDWIDTH”by KenWood.

ForLaChance,artisticexpressionhas beenacallingandasteadycompanion throughoutherentirelife.“Mymotherwas apainter,andalotofmyfamilymembers arefull-timeartists,soarthasalwaysbeen withinthefamilyandin theatmosphereofmylife,” sheexplains.“Igrewup surroundedbyincredible paintingsandbypeoplewho reallyinspiredme.”

Basedonherfamily history,it’snowonder thatLaChanceeventually begantopursueacareer inartfull-time.Hermost recentwork,“Ornamentof Grammar,”exploreslarge-scaleprintmaking withlayeredhistoricalreferencesandrich emotionality.ToLaChance,theexhibition representsaculminationofknowledge gatheredthroughoutthelast20yearsofher artisticcareer.Themajorityoftheworks experimentwithideasoftruth,purityand meditationusingYvesKleinblue,adeep colorfullofpurity,honestyandunshakable force.Theprintsalsoexplorethe relationshipbetweenartandtheaudience, demonstratinghowanatmospherecan haveapositiveornegativeimpactonthe pieceitself.

“Ibroughtoneoftheselarge-scale pieceshome,whichmeasured5feetbya littleover6feet,andhungthemupinmy diningroom,”LaChanceexplains.“Suddenly Isawhowbeautifulmychildrenlooked withinthecontextofthepiece.Evenmy doglookedmorebeautiful.Dinnerseemed morespecial.Irealizedthattherewas somethingtherethatcouldbeexplored,and Ichasedit.”

LaChanceincorporatessoul, thoughtfulnessandintentionalityintoeach pieceof“OrnamentofGrammar”andhas beencontemplatingthemajorthemesof theexhibitionsince2005.Eachandevery printisprocess-drivenandmeticulously craftedusingimportedJapanesepaperthat isskimmedwithathinglazeofpaintand ultimatelycreatesafinishedlookthatis light,etherealandemotionallyunderstood acrossdifferentculturesandlanguages.

“Ihopethatpeoplelookattheprintsand feelasenseofserenityandpeace,”LaChance explains.“Ihopeitresonates withtheirheart.Thetitleof theshowitselfisinspiredby abookwrittenattheturnof thecenturybyOwenJones. Iwantedtoexperimentwith theideaofcommunication becauseI’minterested intheideaofauniversal languageandthetotalityof ourhumanity.”

Thesecondexhibition, “BANDWIDTH,”focusesonprintmaking workbyartistKenWood.Thevibrant piecesexaminetherelationshipbetween colorandshapewithinlarge,simple compositionsandexplorethefoundational elementsofline,spaceandthecomplexity ofcolor.Byimposingconstraintsoncolor, space,andthenumberofelements,Wood challengeshimselftoexplorefreedomand possibilitywithinlimitations.

Theopeningreceptionforbothlocal artistswillbeheldatthegalleryonFriday, May26from5to8p.m.,andavirtualtourof theexhibitionwillbeavailableonthe Houskawebsiteforthoselookingtoview theartonline.

HouskaGallery,4728McPhersonAve., St.Louis,314-496-1377,houskagallery.com

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Forsixdecades,St.LouisClassicalGuitarhasservedasabeacon oftheartformintheregion.Withanewleaderonboardand expandedprogrammingavailabletostudentsandhobbyists alike,theorganization–whichcelebratesits60thanniversary thisyear–lookstothefutureasadynamicnonprofitmaking animpactacrossthearea.

“WhenIseeanumberlikethat–60–andI’veonlybeenwiththisorganization sinceJan.22–ittellsme,‘Hey,I’vegotta makesureI’mdoingthisright,’”says BrianVaccaro,SLCGexecutivedirector.

“Iwouldn’tsayit’sdaunting,but60 yearsdoescarryaweighttoit.Iwantto beagoodstewardfortheorganization whilemakingsureitprogressesintothe modernera.”

FormerlyknownastheSt.Louis ClassicalGuitarSociety,thenonprofitis thethirdoldestAmericanorganization centeredonclassicalguitar.Forthose whoareunfamiliarwiththeinstrument, classicalguitarsresembleacoustic guitarswithsomeminorphysicaldifferences,includingnylonstrings onclassicalguitars,thatresultinasoftertouchandsoundcommonly associatedwiththeclassicalmusicandflamencogenres.

VaccarosaysthatheseesSLCG’smandatesplitintoperformance, educationandcommunityengagementcategoriesthatfurtherthe appreciationandexpansionofclassicalguitarmusic.

Forexample,theorganizationcarefullycuratesitsrenowned GuitarMastersConcertSerieseachyear.SLCGrecentlyannouncedits nextconcertseason,whichincludessixperformancesandkicksoffon Saturday,Sept.16,2023,atthePillsburyTheatre.

“Webringinguitaristsfromaroundtheworld–oftenthetopnamesin theartisticendeavor,orthey’reup-andcomingnamesintheworldofclassical guitar–andwecurateaconcertseries toshowcasethoseplayers,”Vaccarosaid. Educationalsoplaysacentralrolein SLCG’sprogramming.Theorganization offersitsGuitarHorizonsprogramin18 underservedSt.Louisarea schools,manyofwhichlackthefunding andresourcestoprovidemusicprograms atall,letaloneprogramsdedicatedto classicalguitar.SLCGpartnerswiththese schoolsandsendsmusicinstructorsto teachguitartochildrenbeforeclass,after thefinalbellandeventhroughoutthe schoolday.Participatingstudentsrange fromelementarytomiddleandhigh school,resultingin28differentclassmeetingsandroughly500students throughoutthecourseofanacademicyear.

“WhenIstartedworkingwiththisorganization,mybiggestgoalwas totryandcastabiggernetintermsofwhatwe’redoingandwhowe’re reaching,”Vaccarosaid.“Imeanthatintermsofculturaldiversityand generationaldiversity;tryingtofindyoungeraudiencemembers,

Webringinguitaristsfrom aroundtheworld–oftenthe topnamesintheartistic endeavor,orthey’reup-andcomingnamesintheworld ofclassicalguitar–andwe curateaconcertseriesto showcasethoseplayers.

–BRIANVACCARO

youngerpatronsandpeoplefromdifferentdemographics.Artistic diversityisalsoimportant,sowecanpresentnotjustoneideaofwhat classicalguitaris.It’saslowprocess,tryingtopushthingsinthat directionwithoutalienatingeverybody.”

ThefinalcomponentofSLCG’smissionmovingforwardis communityengagement.TheorganizationoffersregularOpenStage eventswhereguitaristsages7andoldercanreservetimetoperform infrontofawarm,receptiveaudience.

Othercommunity-centricprogrammingincludestheLocal Spotlightseries,forwhichSLCGputsonintimateconcertsfor localartists–fromsoloiststoensemblesandmore–onthesecond Tuesdayofeachmonth.There’salsotheGuitarOrchestra,which meetseveryotherweekandputsontwotothreeperformancesevery year.It’sopentothepublic,soanyonecanparticipateaslongasthey becomeamember.

Atitscore,SLCGisaboutcommunity.It’slargelydonor-funded (thoughitdoesreceivemoneyfromvariousgrants)andrequires volunteerstoassistwithevents.EachofSLCG’sinitiativespushesthe organizationtowardssustainabilityandlong-termimplicationsfor theartscommunityinSt.Louis.

St.LouisClassicalGuitar,3224LocustStreet#2H,St.Louis, 314-567-5566,stlclassicalguitar.org

Summer Theater Preview

Summerisrightaroundthecorner, bringinganabundanceofgoodtimes outdoors.Andwhatbetterrepresents summerthanapicnicinthepark?

That’sjustoneofmanydelightfulaspectsto the23rdannualpresentationofaplaybytheBard himself,presentedbytheSt.LouisShakespeare FestivalatShakespeareGleninForestPark.The Festivalwillopenitsseasonwithitsproduction of“TwelfthNight,”withpreviewperformanceson May31andJune1beforeitsofficialopeningnight onFriday,June2.

Manyconsider“TwelfthNight”Shakespeare’s greatestcomedy,andforgoodreason.Inthe Bard’stale,twinsViolaandSebastianare separatedinashipwreck.BelievingthatSebastian hasdrowned,Violadisguisesherselfasayoung mannamedCesario.ViolafallsinlovewithDuke Orsino,whointurnlovesCountessOlivia.Further complicatingmatters,theCountessissmitten byCesario,notrealizingthatCesarioisViolain disguise.ShakespeareFestival’sversionissetin “glamorous,celebrity-filledMiami,”according toShakespeareFestival’snewsrelease,andis“a Latin-inflectedstoryoflongingandreinvention.”

“TwelfthNight”willbedirectedbyLisaPortes,

whoiscurrentlytheheadoftheMFADirecting ProgramatTheTheatreSchoolatDePaul UniversityinChicago.TomRidgely,producing artisticdirectorforShakespeareFestival,saysthat Portes’visionfortheclassiccomedy“isasjoyous andlife-affirmingasitisrevelatory–andevery bitasbeautifulandwelcomingasthegreatpublic parkwhereitwillplay.Forasummerofshows aboutthepassionsweallshare,it’stheperfect waytostart.”

AttendanceattheShakespeareFestivalis free,andpatronsarewelcometobringchairs, blankets,foodanddrinkaswellaspurchase itemsattheFestivalsiteinShakespeare Glen,whichisadjacenttotheSt.LouisArt Museum.Gatesopennightlyat6:30p.m.,with performancesat8p.m.Forotherinformation, visitstlshakes.org.

Althoughgoodweatherisimportantforthe outdoorseasonatSt.LouisShakespeareFestival St.Louis,theRossFamilyTheatreatthenew KirkwoodPerformingArtsCenterservesashome toSTAGESSt.Louis,where“Aida”willopen STAGES’37thseasononFriday,June2.

FeaturingmusicbyEltonJohnandlyrics byTimRice,Disney’s“Aida”isthestoryofa lovetrianglebetweenAida,aNubianprincess abductedfromhercountryandtakenintoslavery;

Amneris,anEgyptianprincessanddaughterof thePharaoh;andRadames,theEgyptianarmy captainandAmneris’fiancé,whomtheyboth love.WithabookwrittenbyLindaWoolverton, RobertFallsandDavidHenryHwang,“Aida”is basedonthefamousoperabyGiuseppeVerdi. ThemusicalwonfourTonyAwardsin2000, includingBestOriginalScore,andranfor1,852 performancesbeforeclosingin2004.

“Aida”willrunthroughJuly2,tobefollowedby amusicalversionofthecomedy,“Clue,”fromJuly 21throughAug.20,and“MillionDollarQuartet,” themusicalstoryofanimpromptugatheringof ElvisPresley,JohnnyCash,JerryLeeLewisandCarl PerkinsatSamPhillips’legendarySunStudioin Memphisinthe1950s,fromSept.8throughOct.8.

Ticketsandadditionalinformationaboutall oftheSTAGESproductionscanbeobtainedby visitingstagesstlouis.org.

It’sshapinguptobeaterrificsummerfor theater,bothindoorsandoutdoors.Makeplans nowtobethereandjoininthecelebrations.

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