Preview A Sophisticated Fall in Our September/October Issue
Summer is winding down, and soon the autumnal winds of September will be blowing. Those white sandy beaches will be in the rearview mirror in just the blink of an eye. It was a great summer, wasn’t it? — the Paris Olympics, the pool parties, the overseas trips, the backyard barbecues, and even the relaxing staycations. Whatever you did, it gave you a chance to charge up your batteries for a tremendous Fall 2024 season. Preview the pages of our September/October issue and you will come to know why we are THE luxury lifestyle magazine of St. Louis.
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Sizzling Red Hot Pool Party Fundraiser Was the Society Event of Midsummer; Wind up Summer 2024 with the Festival Itself
The Summer of 2024 truly has lived up its billing as being RED HOT for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis. Nothing exemplified it better than when 100+ high-society arts supporters gathered at the tony home of Bill Donius and Jay Perez for the RED HOT POOL PARTY fundraiser on Sunday, July 14th. Strike that. Nothing exemplifies the Red Hot Summer better, until tonight, when the crown jewel of Tennessee William’s canon of work, Cat on A Hot Tin Roof, takes the stage for its much-anticipated opening night.
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Singing the Blues
The photos say it all about this vacation destination. Tucked away in the Bahamas is Caerula Mar, a 10-acre luxury oceanfront property on the largest island of the Bahama archipelagothe. Surrounded by shades of cerulean blue waters puts one in a state of “Blue Mind”. Read more here about how the white sands and blue waters of the Caribbean tickle the senses and soothe the soul.
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STLFringe FEST 2024 Is “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile” Ride, Rather a Visceral, Cutting-Edge Theatrical Experience
Fringe Fests began in 1947 in Scotland, and what was once relegated to the fringes of the universe of artistic norms has now become a global phenomenon. Each August, the rocket takes off and its sparks flame conversation and thought over a kaleidoscopic world of theatrical and artistic delights that traditional theatrical forms simply can’t contain. Take a trip to your own backyard, because for 13 years St. Lou Fringe has brought the world of independent art home to St. Louis. Witness here the 2024 STLFringe FEST.
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Rhode Island: Tiny but Mighty
Explore Rhode Island, the state where you “come for the food and stay for the stories.” Take a trip with us to the state that could fit comfortably into the Grand Canyon with about 700 square miles to spare. Read more about the state that sparkles with history and discover choice places to stay.
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The Cardinals Do Care
Established in 1997, Cardinals Care has built ball fields for children in under-resourced neighborhoods, orchestrated baseball and softball programs, and provided support in healthcare, education, mentoring and cultural arts. Read more about how the outreach program makes a difference in the community.
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Fighting for a World Without Cancer
This summer, Siteman Cancer Center moved to a newly constructed — and visually stunning — building on Forest Park Expressway and Taylor where all the cancer patients will go. It was totally designed with the patient at the epicenter. There's a lot of glass and open space. Read more here about how it all began with businessman Al Siteman’s cancer diagnosis resulting in the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center the Center for Advanced Medicine.
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Diane von Furstenberg Event Was a Revelation!
Take a look inside the world-of-fashion-maven Diane von Furstenberg, a visionary trailblazer in the industry. She set the fashion business afire in yesteryear and continues to be be a WOMAN IN CHARGE. Three hundred fifty afficionados of her achievements got an intimate glimpse into her world at an exclusive screening of her enlightening documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge. One of a handful of private screenings in Europe, and NYC, Saint Louis Fashion Fund co-founder and chairman emeritus Susan Sherman led the charge in bringing the film home to St. Louis. Like Diane, she is a woman in charge. Read more here.
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The New Jewish Theatre To Host Three Special Events in Tandem with Production of John Logan’s Red
New Jewish Theatre is pleased to present Red by John Logan, running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11 at the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, the New Jewish Theatre is hosting three special events that will give special understanding for this compelling play about the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. Learn more here.
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Giulio the Truffle Hunter and The Elusive White Truffle
If you are heading to Florence anytime soon, Craig Kaminer encourages you to call ahead and set up a truffle hunt. His family and took a “Trip of a Lifetime” last fall and made sure that truffle hunting was at the top of the list. Giulio The Truffle Hunter was their guide. Read more about the hunt and delectable meal that followed.
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Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Creamery Appears on Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live!"
From two appearances on St. Louis’ own Andy Cohen’s What Happens Live! (one just last night), to CBS This Morning, ice cream guru, founder, and CEO of St. Louis’ Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Creamery is helping put St. Louis on the proverbial map. Read here how many have discovered the frosty confection in a different way. It truly is for the naughty and the nice.
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The Bucks Stop Here
After a two-year renovation, a home in St. Louis, perfect for the nationally recognized couple of ESPN sportscasters, Joe Buck and his wife Michelle Beisner-Buck, their twin sons and Delilah, their dog, is ready. Take a peek inside.
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The Perfect Symbiotic Relationship
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Pedal the Cause now stands in the top 10 national ranking for peer-to-peer cycling events. It all began when businessman Bill Koman was twice diagnosed with lymphoma. He started Pedal the Cause, and in 2024 the charity expects to surpass the whopping $5 million it raised last year. Read more here.
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703 Reasons to Root for the Cardinals
The Cardinals have been on a winning streak as of late, unlike last season when they were in the basement. In fact, they are now on track to secure a berth in the playoffs. As of the All Star break, they are in second place in the National League Central Division. Read more here how the Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III discusses what’s going on, and what’s in the works to keep fans’ heads and hearts in the game.
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Webster Groves’ Brainy (and Beautiful) Cover Girl
Flanked by her family and friends, Kloss recently stood at the corner of Washington Avenue and 16th Street to unveil the newly named Karlie Kloss Way — an effort spearheaded as part of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s 10-year anniversary 10-event celebration. Learn how this St. Louis girl went from being discovered at age 13 at Plaza Frontenac to walking runways around the globe.
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Pop Stars!
21c Museum Hotel St. Louis forges new roads in the world of 21st-century contemporary art in America with the opening of its POP Stars! exhibition. The king of pop art in the last century, Andy Warhol, makes room for the stars of pop art in the new century. The exhibit is a mix of all mediums of art, including paintings, prints, sculptures, videos, and new age art that uses block chain technology. Learn more about this phenomenal showing.
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Delmar Maker District: A Vision Two Decades in the Making
With a vision as ever-changing as glass being blown into a new creation, the Delmar Maker District is a two-decade old project that has caught fire in recent months. St. Louis restauranteur Ben Poremba has helped stoke the flames with his plans to open five establishments in the district in 2024. Learn more about how Doug Auer and Jim McKelvey, co-founded Third Degree Glass Factory and the Delmar Maker District.
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"Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" Documentary Bursts onto the Silver Screen in July
The newly-opened Post Plaza and Event Space at the St Louis Country Library’s Clark Family Branch. and Saint Louis Fashion Fund will host a ticketed reception and screening of "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" on Tuesday, July 23. The evening kicks off with a red-carpet cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 7:00 p.m. Details here.
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Our Summer Issue Defines Sophisticated Living in St. Louis
This issue really defines Sophisticated Living in St. Louis. Who is this stunning goddess on the cover of our July/August issue? She is the essence of chic; an embodiment of new century meets old world glamour. She is among the best of best St. Louis has to offer. And her recent visit to St. Louis brings it all home. If you happen upon the thoroughfare Karlie Kloss Way on a drive downtown, it tangibly demonstrates why we chose her to grace our Summer 2024 issue. Learn more.
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Home Again
The Omni Homestead, America’s oldest resort, reasserts its prominence following a $150 million renovation. Twenty-four U.S. presidents have vacationed at this National Historic Landmark. It's also where a teenaged Jacqueline Bouvier learned to play golf on one of the first golf courses in America. Take a trip in pictures, words, and video to this storied Hot Springs, Virginia destination.
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