Parents can now feel safer each time their child or teen picks up a mouse, types on a keyboard, or commands a game controller or joystick. Once they enter the world of online video gaming, they are exposed to possible threats. Youth engaging in esports in the St. Louis region and beyond can now have the unparalleled protection of Kidas' AI-powered ProtectMe technology at Contender Esports.
Read MoreAlthough Earth Day 2025 is officially Tuesday, April 22nd, many people are working or in school. So Earth Day Weekend is the is the time to honor the planet and all the ways to sustain it. Celebrate the earth this year at the river’s bend in Alton at Old Bakery Beer Company on Saturday, April 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More than 30 regional vendors and earth lovers with gather for an afternoon filled with live music, environmental education, earth-friendly retailers, a native plant sale, great food and drinks, and more.
Read MoreOne Cardinal Way epitomizes downtown luxury living. No expense has been spared to create an unparalleled living environment for residents—whether they’re here full-time or seeking a home away from home. See here how the iconic Gateway Arch and the steady flow of the mighty Mississippi on one side, while Busch Stadium and a sprawling cityscape stretch as far as the eye can see, offering breathtaking 360-degree views from its apartment homes.
Read MoreDog lovers are invited to join the Gateway Arch Park Foundation and Purina at Gateway Arch National Park on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the bond between pets and their owners with a group dog walk, fun activities, entertainment, and enjoying stunning views and iconic surroundings of Gateway Arch National Park. Learn more.
Read MoreOrchestrated by global who's who in the worlds of architecture, culinary, and interior design, two recently opened luxury hotels demonstrate the staying power of the Eternal City. ROMEO Roma is situated within a historically significant 16th-century palazzo on Via di Ripetta, and Casa Monti, a 5-star boutique hotel that opened last summer are worth a trip to Rome.
Read MoreSpring 2025 is in full swing. Soon April showers will bring May flowers. That means that St. Louisans will come out of hibernation and start buzzing like butterflies across the metro. Spread your wings and catch spring fever with our annual Sophisticated Guide to Spring. Ready, set, go! Watch the sophisticated rainbow that is St. Louis show off its myriad of colors here.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis continues its Streetcar & Beyond 10th Anniversary Season with the second of many events to celebrate the milestone season. Famed author and scholar Tom Mitchell will sign copies of his book, Early Stories by Tennessee Williams at 6pm on Wednesday, April 2, at Left Bank Books in the Central West End.
Read MoreF. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100 this year. To commemorate, Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Creamery has created four new flavors themed to the book. These indulgent treats were certainly something Gatsby, Daisy and Nick would have loved in the sweltering heat on Long Island and in NYC. In addition, The Hi-Pointe movie theater will be showing the 2013 film "The Great Gatsby" on March 16 along with a meet-up with the Novel Neighbor book club. Enjoy some liquor-spiked or virgin ice cream while you celebrate the charming bootlegger. Details here.
Read MoreWe are in the home stretch till Spring 2025 is OFFICIALLY HERE on Thursday, March 20th, when the Spring Equinox hits. To herald the big day, the Sophisticated Living March/April issue will soon hit your doorsteps. Drip, drip, drip online or through social media, articles like the feature on world-renowned fine art publisher and St. Louis’ own Robert Lococo will dazzle you. Read all about how the news of St. Louis CITY SC Olof Mellberg being selected as their new head coach is rippling across the soccer world like a thunderclap. Help herald the 25th anniversary of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival. Preview the new issue here.
Read MoreThe season of love is here. Valentine’s Day this year is on Friday, February 14th, and for many that’s just the beginning of a weekend when one can say, “I love you, let me count the ways.” Whether you celebrate the day of hearts itself, or if cupid’s arrow strikes your heart during the entire month of February, we’ve got you covered at Sophisticated Living. Here, we have compiled a list of things to share with that special someone in your life. Coupled, single, whatever. There’s sure to be something that will tickle your fancy as you scroll our list during this season when Cupid tickles fancies.
Read MoreAt month’s end, get ready for a new way to play darts and enjoy upscale St. Louis nightlife. Flight Club is set to open in Clayton then. State of Play Hospitality is bringing Flight Club, its upscale, tech-enabled Social Darts® concept, to town. Inspired by the rich British heritage of darts, Social Darts marries history with technology and captures friends that play on camera enjoying the game in a stunning, tony atmosphere. Featuring creative craft cocktails and upscale cuisine, what happens in Flight Club won’t stay in Flight Club, rather it will soon be the talk of the town. Learn more.
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 8, hundreds of people in St. Louis will brave the cold in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless party and mile(ish) run for charity. The festivities start at noon downtown at Ballpark Village. The run is just the tip of the iceberg, since it is only a “brief” mile. Organizers describe the event this way, “Party, mile run, party. Help us #EndNF by running a mile in your skivvies for charity.” Last year the event raised close to $100,000. Learn more here.
Read MoreIgnite your 2025 Friday nights with a visit to Third Degree Glass in the Delmar Maker District. Experience live glassblowing demonstrations, a flame working demo, hands-on kiln experience, premium craft cocktails & full bar, live music, raffles, food from Urban Eats vendors, and rotating seasonal activities. Details here about the first two Third Friday events of 2025.
Read MoreLocal socialite Kelly Bagwe held a charity benefit a day ahead of the world-wide ‘Wicked’ premiere. Dubbed, “Are YOU A GOOD WITCH OR A BAD WITCH?”, guests arrived dressed to the nines, decked out in stunning pink or black and green. Fans thronged to St. Louis’ Chase Park Plaza Theater as either Galinda, as Glinda The Good Witch is called in much of the film, or as Elphaba, the soon-to-be Wicked Witch of the West. Pink taffeta flowed, green make-up and billowing black capes filled the theater. Learn more here about how Kelly’s efforts turned “Wicked” to good for a local women and children’s charity.
Read MoreIt’s Christmastime at the Missouri History Museum and time to spread the joy of the season. Join the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association for a festive concert and community sing-along on Thursday, December 12th, 6:30-8pm. Learn more here.
Read MoreHearth & Soul continues its annual holiday tradition this year. An unforgettable holiday window is on display for passers by to marvel at and shoppers to see as they discover holiday treasures. Coupled with month-long festivities and daily advent calendar giveaways through December, Hearth & Soul is your home away from home for the best time of the year. Learn more.
Read MoreThis holiday season, Sold On St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum is a one stop shopping destination for unique, locally-crafted gifts at all price points. With nearly 150 local vendors in one shop, supporting St. Louis' vibrant creative community is easier than ever. Learn more here.
Read MoreDid you know that since 1900, the first night of Hanukkah has fallen on Christmas Day five times: 1910, 1921, 1959, 2005, and 2024? The next time it will happen is in 2035 and then again in 2054. This means that ‘tis the season for holiday shopping and holiday activities for the vast majority. Here we have compiled a big list of things to make your holidays merry and bright, no matter your affiliation. Time to get out and celebrate St. Louis the sophisticated way. Learn more.
Read MoreThe Gateway Outdoor Summit returns in November with nationally recognized speakers and a new grant program designed to jumpstart community-focused outdoor recreation projects. The summit is a part of an expanded 2024 Gateway Outdoor Expo weekend. The expo, to be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24 at the St. Charles Convention Center, is an annual consumer show that features more than 200 exhibit booths from outdoor retailers and service providers, fun kids’ activities, product demos, show specials, food and drinks, and other attractions. Learn more.
Read MoreFront steps fill with pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns glow with flickering light, and kids — just like Halloween enthusiasts everywhere — eagerly prepare for the festivities. For many of us, Halloween is a cherished tradition filled with costumes, candy and laughter. Yet for neurodivergent children, Halloween can be challenging. Since the whole world is celebrating, it is important that sensory-challenged children feel included in the holiday. Pathways.org, a resource for parents and healthcare professionals that offers free tools for child development, can help. Learn more.
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