Chris Andoe is one of the headliners at the 2023 STL FRINGE FEST held this August at the Kranzberg .ZACK Theater. The prolific storyteller joins other artists August 14-20 at various St. Louis theaters.
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Founded by Luke Heintz just before the pandemic, Modern Moving offers white glove service to customers who are buying selling homes at an historic pace. Read his story and about a company that takes care of you and your precious possessions with kid gloves when you relocate.
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Since 2006, Dale Chihuly’s magnificent glass sculptures have captivated audiences around the world and have driven record-breaking traffic to the Missouri Botanical Garden. His St. Louis presence has added a new dimension to the city's artistic landscape, creating a visual spectacle that enchants and inspires all who encounter it. Now thru October 15, in what is called “Chihuly in the Garden 2023,” visitors can bask in the magic.
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When Jacob Siwak of Forsythia in New York joined Craig Rivard of St. Louis’ Little Fox joined one another for a three-day chef collaboration in St. Louis, it immediately SOLD OUT. Jacob wanted to see how St. Louis responded to his pasta and to food that's not necessarily what they traditionally imagine as pasta. His cooking is closer to what you would eat in Rome (as in why his restaurant is in the Roman genre) and not very much like the American take on Italian food. Read more about the collaboration and the response here.
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Just days ago, the Twitter-like social media platform THREADS rolled out. In just 2 hours, 2 million people had downloaded the app. Sophisticated Living is now one of the millions to join the imminent social media behemoth.
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If this sumptuous twilight view of a cacophony of floating colors on the cover of our July/August issue doesn’t tantalize you, then perhaps nothing will. It is a breathtaking Dale Chihuly boat at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Leaf through the pages of our fair pub and absorb the magic of midsummer and the best St. Louis has to offer. As always, we strive to bring you a sophisticated local and world view. Look for your hard copy subscriber delivery next week.
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This 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.
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Congratulations to Sandy Jurgensen, winner of our Sophisticated Living Summer Giveaway. She was selected at random and won a $350 shopping spree from Colonial Marketplace in Ladue. Hundreds entered. One person won. Look for our next contest next month.
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If you are someone desiring to feel like someone, the Aman New York is the place for you. A team of attendants awaits at the front door, with more security at the elevator that takes guests up to the reception area on the 14th floor. As soon as the door opens, you are gobsmacked by the bold minimalist view of a luxury urban hotel.
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It took a St. Louis family five years to find just the right property for their second home. But once they did, they immediately knew it was right for them. When they found their spot, they knew it was perfect at first sight: 170 acres of rolling hills, high vistas in the Augusta-Defiance area.
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Poised as one of four resorts pristinely tucked into a tropical rainforest, under the Mayakoban umbrella of high-end, luxury resorts, the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya has taken great care to respectfully reside amongst the twisted mangroves, winding canals, impossibly clear lakes and cenotes, and the ever-turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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Dena Ladd's latest venture ties her experience in fashion working in luxury goods with Christian Dior to her passion for research. She recently introduced a line of jewelry and accessories called Flora Jaine, featuring delicate gold and silver cannabis leaves. Part of the proceeds from Flora Jaine will go to fund research projects for Missouri Cures, which endeavor to find a cure for cancer, Parkinson's, and other devastating diseases.
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Jewish delis are more than just places to eat. They are also important social hubs for the community, where people can gather to share food, stories, and traditions. But delis attract a decidedly diverse population beyond Jewish immigrants as is the case with Ben Poremba’s newly opened Deli Devine in University City’s East Loop.
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Newly launched Eric LeGrand Kentucky Bourbon donates a portion of the profits from every case sold to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which speeds progress toward a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. Former college football star, ESPN sports analyst, and Sports Illustrated award winner and entrepreneur Eric LeGrand is himself a spinal cord injury survivor.
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A new act began at COCA when Indigo K. Sams took on the role of president and CEO this past February. Indigo’s warm and welcoming demeanor, along with her passion for the arts and the organization, make her a great fit.
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It's not every day that a European-trained fashion designer from Delaware starts a business, launches a full line of women’s custom and ready-to-wear clothing, falls in love, comes to St. Louis, and decides to stay. “But that is exactly where Audra Noyes Herndon’s success story starts. Read on and discover her catapult to worldwide success.
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You may have seen the artwork of Connor Wright around St. Louis, or on the news, or in another city where he is making headlines. This 25-year-old artist from St. Louis has a wild imagination and the ability to take an idea — and turn it into a 3-D work or art. Read more — but most of all LOOK closely at his inventive work.
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The afternoon of May 10th, patrons got the chance to raise a paddle to help expectant un-homed mothers navigate rough waters. Thousands of dollars were raised in a matter of moments for The Haven of Grace at their annual Celebration of Motherhood luncheon.
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Join the community for 24 hours of giving today! Get online and donate $10 or more to organizations that do so much for St. Louis. Nonprofits support our region by providing vital services that make the St. Louis region such a great place to live!
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It’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.
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