Halloween season is here and of the 20 most popular costumes this year, Barbie reigns supreme. Not only did the summer blockbuster behemoth rake in 1.3 billion dollars, it now ranks as one of history’s top 20 films. Around town, Barbie jumped from the silver screen at the Chase, to a doll giveaway at Cardinal Glennon, to a Halloween costume party at Hotel St. Louis. Take a peek at the ongoing phenomenon that is Barbie.
Read More21c Museum Hotel St. Louis hosted a Grand Opening Pajama Party on August 24 to celebrate the hotel’s debut. , Guests slipped into their comfiest sleepwear and enjoyed a night filled with dancing, art, a performance by the Gentlemen of Vision, and endless fun. Take a peek at some of party highlights in pictures.
Read MoreDecked out in flapper finery, 225 supporters of the St. Louis County Library Federation flocked to The Reverie STL for the library’s annual fundraiser. The event included a VIP cocktail hour, along with live jazz by Harvey Lockhart and the Collective, a flapper dance demonstration by U Can Dance Studio and South Side Dance Club, a live auction, and raffles. By the end of the evening, more than $230,000 had been raised that will be used to provide community-focused programming and resources. See the party for yourself here.
Read MoreAll year has led to September. And now, it’s curtain’s up for the annual Tennessee Williams Festival. Starting Thursday, September 7, the festival kicks into high gear and will showcase some of the work of the St. Louis Bard himself, the Pulitzer Prize-winning prolific playwright, Mr. Tennessee Williams. This spring and summer, society partygoers attended two events to raise funds to “light the stage” and continue to illuminate the genius of his work.
Read MoreBefore you head out this fall, check out our sophisticated on places to go, people to perhaps see, fundraisers to support and fun things to do.
Read MoreThis year’s COCAcabana’s theme was “Electric Oasis: Glowing and Growing at COCA”. The annual fundraising event shined a spotlight on the ways the arts organization champions students to grow and glow. Held on April 28, more than 500 business and community leaders gathered for artistic performances, imaginative games, dinner, cocktails and dancing.
Read MoreIt’s the first Monday of May. Fashion lovers already know what that means: It’s time for the Met Gala! To celebrate fashion’s biggest night, St. Louis fashionistas came together to watch the event at The Maryland House wearing their best Chanel or Fendi-inspired looks, a nod to this year’s theme, the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Read MoreSt. Louis is starting off the year strong with a calendar full of arts and cultural events. See what is planned for January and February.
Read MoreOn December 8th, Jim Butler Auto Group and Neiman Marcus hosted Good Taste, an evening of food and fashion to benefit Operation Food Outreach and The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri. Local chefs Chris Bolyard of Bolyard's Meat & Provisions, Darren and Charlene Young of The Fattened Caf, Kitt Villasis-Corbin of La Patisserie, Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box, Heidi Skye Hamamura of Taberu, and Neil Strasser of The Mariposa at Neiman Marcus served Maserati-inspired dishes to an enthusiastic crowd of donors. The event brought in more than $25,000 toward Jim Butler Auto Group’s $100,000 fundraising goal, including a $10,000 donation from Brad and Michelle Sowers and $2,000 from Neiman Marcus.
Read MoreSt. Louis events are in full swing for the holiday season. Share your celebrations with us by tagging your pictures with @sophisticatedlivingmag. Let us know which events you want to see featured on our society pages by emailing courtney@slmag.net.
Read MoreElleard Heffern and COCA are hosting a cocktail party and fundraiser on Thursday, November 17 from 5:00–7:00PM at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers. For every $1,000 spent on Dana Rebecca jewelry, Elleard Heffern will donate one pair of dance shoes to a student at COCA.
Read MorePhotos Courtesy of St. Louis Press Club and by Suzy Gorman
St. Louis Press Club's 28th Media Persons of the Year at Edward Jones was a stunning success. A number of St. Louis' extraordinary journalists were recognized for their exceptional program of work including: Debbie Monterrey, KMOX Radio, Elliott Davis of Fox 2, Joe Hollman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Wiley Price, St. Louis American, Kay Quinn, KSDK, and the creative team of NinePBS "Living St. Louis": Jim Kirchherr, Ruth Ezell, Anne-Marie Berger, Kara Vaninger and Brooke Butler. Rene Knott of KSDK emceed the event with special performances by renowned singer and composer Brian Owens. The event was co-chaired by Press Club President Joan Berkman and Press Club Board Member Peggy Barnhart.
Read MoreGiving back is always in good taste! This holiday season, join Jim Butler Auto and five local chefs as they set a goal to raise $100,000 for Missouri families facing food insecurity. The event will be held at Neiman Marcus on December 8, 6-9 pm., and will include a fashion show and food tasting.
Read MoreSt. Louis events are in full swing for the holiday season. Share your celebrations with us by tagging your pictures with @sophisticatedlivingmag. Let us know which events you want to see featured on our society pages by emailing courtney@slmag.net
Read MoreAfter a busy summer, the beginning of fall marks a new season of celebrations! St. Louis favorites Pedal the Cause and Glennon Gallop are on the horizon. Musical performances such as Hadestown at the Fabulous Fox and the Kranzberg Art Center’s annual Music at the Interaction are on our calendar too.
Read MoreMore than 100 guests attended The Haven of Grace’s “A MOMentous Luncheon” on May 4, celebrating motherhood and raising funds for the organization.
Read MoreSt. Louis Press Club's 28th Annual Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 3, at Edward Jones.
Read MoreThe Endangered Wolf Center is hosting a party to celebrate its 50th year of operation. The "50 and Still Wild" celebration will be held in the Living World at the St. Louis Zoo on September 10, 2022. All proceeds directly benefit endangered wolves and go towards wolf conservation, behavioral and biological research, and public engagement. In addition to individual tickets, sponsorship packages are available that offer one-of-a-kind experiences for those that give at any level.
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