The debut of La Fantaisie last summer in Paris' 9th arrondissement has created more buzz than a beehive. The hotel is maximalist's dream. The lobby and its cozy lounge, covered floor-to-ceiling in color and pattern, is slightly retro, very funky, and totally unique. One look at the opulence of La Fantaisie will have you boarding a flight to gay Paree.
Read MorePassover is celebrated this year from the evening of Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30. Prepare for the spring observance by attending The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, which runs from April 7-18. The festival showcases international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives. Trailers for each festival film are here for you at the stroke of your keyboard.
Read MoreSt. Louis was lucky to have its two largest parks founded during the Victorian era, Tower Grove Park in 1868 and Forest Park in 1876. Both have grand sweeping thoroughfares and easy to navigate footpaths. At more than 1,300 acres, Forest Park is the largest park in the United States, and though considerably smaller than Forest Park at just 289 acres, Tower Grove Park is today a National Historic Landmark. The future is now at both St. Louis bastions of nature nestled in the heart of the city. Read on to learn about things you may know and what’s on the horizon.
Read MoreSwiss winemakers produce approximately 26 million barrels annually but export less than 2 percent. Until now, it couldn’t be bought in St. Louis. Read on about how Ginny Busch is bringing this wine to the U.S. and introducing these lovely products that are of such quality by founding Prost, a members-only club.
Read MoreWith Passover just around the corner, the New Jewish Theatre is set to open its 26th season with the Tony Award-winning play All My Sons by Arthur Miller at the Wool Studio Theatre March 21-April 7. Take a look at the “opening act” and the entire season ahead.
Read MoreJust a week remains until St. Patrick’s Day, the day where EVERYONE’S a little bit Irish. From the 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held in downtown St. Louis this year on Saturday, March 16th, to the much-heralded, Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade and celebration held in Dogtown on St. Patrick’s Day itself, Sunday, March 17th, the city will be billowing in all things green. To kick off the season, St. Patrick Center St. Louis held their annual Irish Party.
Read MoreEaster comes early this year. Time to get ready. Hearth & Soul is YOUR PLACE for everything Easter 2024. From their Easter Egg Hunt — 7 Days of Giveaways, March 24-30, to their Easter Basket Giving Guide for Women, Men, and Kids, Hearth & Soul will have you hippity hopping, and singing Easter’s On It’s Way, all the way to their store in Clayton. Take a look see here.
Read MoreHomeowners of a Frontenac home wanted a house that was clean, contemporary, fresh, and flooded with light with an open concept, a modern yet warm home. Kelly Johnson of Kelly Johnson Design, created a team with Nick and Kelly Kenter, president-ceo of the construction company Sitelines, to make that vision a reality. The result is, in a word, stunning. See for yourself here.
Read MoreAfter a successful first year in terms of its winning season, the first time for a new team to make the playoffs, and a record number of fans, CITY SC isn’t resting on its laurels. It is doubling down on its commitment to soccer in St. Louis. They have announced plans to install 11 mini-pitches across the region to provide safe places for kids to learn and play soccer. Read on to learn how they are getting it done.
Read MoreMarch and April present a veritable smorgasbord of delectable St. Louis galas stacked on top of one another like a decadently delicious treat. Pick from the delights of spring. So many of them fall on the same date, you might have to hippity hop down the gala trail to gobble them all up. Read on for the full menu.
Read MoreWhat do treasure hunts, swashbuckling and providing free resources have in common? Each can be accomplished by attending this year’s St. Louis Public Library Foundation’s Stranger than Fiction: X Marks the Spot fundraising event to support Central Library on Saturday, March 2nd. Unearth the details here.
Read MoreThe March/April issue of Sophisticated Living is here and will soon hit your doorstep. Yes, spring weather is also here! Ok, we might get a snowflake or two before the spring equinox officially arrives on March 19th, but until then get out, stretch your legs, open your windows, and enjoy all that life has to offer in our fair city when the weather is nice. Enjoy the buds of spring virtually in our March/April issue.
Read MoreThe season of love is here, and cupid’s arrow is about to set hearts ablaze for the next week, perhaps even longer. Following is a sampling of ways that you might celebrate the day that is set aside annually for all things romantic. Whether you want to plan a night out with your paramour, give a choice piece of jewelry to your love, send a custom-designed floral bouquet to your boo, go solo to a Valentine’s event in search of romance, or give the love of your life a romantic trip, here lie twenty possibilities that await your perusal.
Read MoreJazz St. Louis presents “Swing for Tomorrow’s Stars” — A two-night gala held at Jazz St. Louis and the Chase Park Plaza. For two nights, electricity will buzz through the town from one end to the other — From Midtown to the Central West End. From the Gateway Arch and up and down the Mighty Mississippi and beyond, people will feel the power — the power of jazz. Read on to learn about “the event of the decade.”
Read MoreDebbie and Craig Kaminer embarked upon a trip to Florence, Italy last fall, where they first met in 1985. Celebrating both their 35th wedding anniversary and their 60th birthdays with their adult kids and dear friends, they experienced a dream come true. Journey with them on the trip of a lifetime.
Read MoreAs we bid adieu to January, and February makes its debut, one of St. Louis’ grandest institutions is once again opening its crimson velvet curtains for you. While the symphony’s 98-year old Grand Boulevard concert venue is undergoing a 100-million dollar expansion, concerts at six sublime venues throughout the region will make your 2024 come alive with the sound of the orchestra’s music. Read more to learn of what’s in store.
Read MoreThe Boca Raton, an iconic South Florida resort, is a sprawling property encompassing five lodging options, The Cloister, the Bungalows, the Tower, the Beach Club, and the Yacht Club. It is just the getaway one might need from the bone-chilling, arctic, sub-zero temperatures and the snow and ice storms blanketing much of the nation. Read here to experience this stately paradise in pictures and words.
Read MoreThe Contemporary Art Museum works to enrich lives and inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through experiences with contemporary art. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today in a welcoming space of architectural significance. And, it’s free to all. Read here how it made its move from Laclede’s Landing to the Grand Arts Center in a big way.
Read MoreA decade ago when this homeowner strolled through the front door of this century home in Parkview Place, she was moonstruck. “It was love at first sight,” she recalls. While the home captured her heart, the décor did not. While the previous owners took great care of the 1923 home, it hadn’t been updated since the 1980’s. So, the homeowners sought out interior designers and landed on Channing Krichevsky and Maria Hogrefe of C&M Interiors. Read on to learn of the transformation.
Read MoreThe Big Muddy Ball: An Evening for Movers and Shakers” took place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA). The Big Muddy Dancers’ glamorous gala event created long-lasting memories of the stunning dance repertoire, live music, dinner, cocktails, and an after-party. Our community of movers and shakers showed up and showed out to help build the future of The Big Muddy Dance Company. Click the pic glimpse some of the movement that night.
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