Butler's Pantry is the catering bread and butter of St. Louis. Since the age of six, Richard Nix Jr. is a natural byproduct of growing up in a restaurant family. In 1994, he took the helm of the business his father founded in 1966 to provide creative catering solutions to the St. Louis community. Learn here about his 58-year-young business and how Butler's Pantry is giving back to the community that has made them a success.
Read MoreThe final days of summer are upon us, and by the weekend the autumnal equinox brings summer to a close. The bright buds of summer will begin to fade. But one community takes full advantage of spring and summer's glorious blooms and gets the whole community involved. For nearly 40 years, Executive Director of U City in Bloom Judy Prange, with the help of neighbors, beautifies the 5.9 square miles of University City with gardens. Read how she has rallied the community to keep U City blooming.
Read MoreThe story of the Ken and Nancy Kranzberg's art collection began in the 1970's when Nancy convinced Ken to spend $90 on a painting. Ken would later break into a cold sweat because back then $90 was a lot of money to them. Fast forward to 2024, and together they have built the Kranzberg Arts Foundation whose impact on the arts community stretches throughout the region. Read about its beginnings how the foundation will propel itself into the future.
Read MoreChamber Music Society of St. Louis raised more than $275,000 at its Vintage Gala, which celebrated the 80th birthday of acclaimed conductor, composer, and author Leonard Slatkin. The concert and special event on Monday, September 9, at The Sheldon, also honored CMSSL’s 15th anniversary. Experience the historic night here.
Read MoreEveryone knows about October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but how many know that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness organization is bringing this devastating disease front and center. Learn here what they do and how you can help.
Read MoreBob Clark has built one of the country’s largest construction firms, Clayco. Here, he reflects on his journey from start-up to top builder, evolving from his earliest company motto, "Construction Success" to the current one, "The Art and Science of Building."
Through the years, renowned photographer Matt McFarland has captured the essence of Clark's vision. Read and see more about how their partnership continues to make an indelible industry imprint for all to see now and into the future.
A regional literary celebration like no other, the Missouri Book Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14 in Washington, MO. This one-of-a-kind event, designed for people of all ages, features an array of programs and activities meant to promote literacy and to encourage reading throughout the state. Learn more here.
Read MoreThe J in collaboration with the St. Louis Jewish Federation welcome all St. Louis families to Sababa, St. Louis’ biennial premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival on Sunday, September 29 at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur. Learn about the colorful extravaganza here.
Read MoreThe Saint Louis Art Fair is proud to announce its highly anticipated 31st year as it returns to the streets of downtown Clayton September 6-8, 2024. The Saint Louis Art Fair is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Learn more here.
Read MoreWith mild fall temperatures ahead, St. Louis eagerly welcomes back the cherished tradition of the Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Thursdays concert series starting up again on September 5th. Now a staple of the St. Louis cultural scene, the free outdoor event will have music and people alike flooding the fall landscape surrounding the museum. Learn more here.
Read MoreSummer is over. In days gone by, kids didn’t head back to school until after Labor Day. But for many kids and teachers the school bell rang weeks ago and will continue sounding for the nine months ahead. Time is suddenly crunched. Not enough hours in the day. Winslow's Table to the rescue. They have you covered with quick and delicious meals. Learn here how you can meet your family’s culinary needs and have time for yourself.
Read MoreThe barchetta design of Midsummer, borne from a Morgan & Pininfarina collaboration, celebrates an iconic European body style and demonstrates the flexibility of the timeless Morgan silhouette. See and read about the extraordinary European driving machine here.
Read MoreEnhancements to the new BMW i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe related to aesthetics, driving experience, electrification, and digitalization aim to build upon the brand’s status as an innovator in the premium midsize class. See more here.
Read MoreFall Weddings have become even more popular over the last few years with almost 35% of couples tying the knot in autumn. Factors like temperate weather (not too hot and not too cold), pretty fall foliage and the lull between summer and winter holidays all make the fall season an appealing time of year to get married. Summer was the second-most popular wedding season, with 25% of couples getting married between June and August. Find out why here.
Read MoreRaindrops sparkled like diamonds as their descent from heaven-to-earth was interrupted by a bounce off the highly polished chrome bumpers of some of the world's most coveted automobiles arrayed in the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Italy, for the annual Concours d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. Read about the celebration of some of the world's finest luxury motor cars.
Read MoreLed by Music Director Stéphane Denève, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra marks the beginning of its 2024/2025 season with the return of its free concert in Forest Park at 7:00pm, Thursday, September 19, on Art Hill. Since its inaugural Forest Park concert more than 50 years ago, the SLSO has performed for thousands of people each year as a community celebration of music and the kick-off of the SLSO’s 145th season.
Read MoreSummer 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFringe 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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