Get Outside
St. 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.
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U.S.: Cheers. French: Santé; German: Prost
Swiss 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.
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Raise a glass, a fork, a spoon or an ice cream cone March 27 to benefit Circus Harmony
“Did you know that calories do not count if consumed when helping someone else?!” states Circus Harmony’s artistic/executive director and founder, Jessica Hentoff, as they prepare for two delicious fundraisers in March and April. Mark your calendars now to raise a glass, a fork, a spoon, or an ice cream cone to support the flying children of Circus Harmony on March 27! Learn more about the event here.
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Just In Time for the Season of Passover, The New Jewish Theater Opens Its 26th Season
With 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.
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Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2024 Competition and Gala
The annual Dancing with the St. Louis Stars 2024 Competition and Gala benefiting the Independence Center, raised a record $650,000-plus this year. Sponsored by Emerson and held at the Ritz-Carlton, guests were treated to dance numbers by local luminaries. Read on for a glimpse inside the stellar event.
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St. Paddy's Day Season Began with the Irish Party to Benefit St. Patrick Center
Just 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.
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Hippity Hop, Easter's On Its Way to Hearth & Soul
Easter 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.
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The Glass House
Homeowners 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.
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Pitch Perfect
After 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.
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A Sophisticated Smorgasbord of Spring Events This March and April
March 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.
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Stranger Than Fiction Fundraiser Supports Central Library, St. Louis Public Library Services
What 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.
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From the Publisher
I am excited to live in a multi-ethnic, multi-national, multi-lingual, multi-religious country which defends the rights of ALL. This has never happened in the history of the world. But we are hitting speed bumps. The world isn’t left or right, blue or red, Judeo-Christian or Muslim, conservative or liberal. We all live on this continuum, yet our world is being run by extremists who benefit when we can’t agree. Political experts agree that the conditions in the U.S. are frighteningly similar to those just prior to the Civil War. With the world seemingly on fire, don’t we have bigger issues than fighting among ourselves? If you want to meet and discuss the world and our differences, please contact me. Read further for details.
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Champagne Dreams
Picturesquely perched on a hilltop near the commune of Champillon, is The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. The site offers sweeping views of UNESCO-listed vineyards, forest, and the nearby quaint village of Hautvillers. In the 19th-century, it was a frequent rest stop for Napoleon Bonaparte. Now, one can soak up the rays of luxury in France's historic Champagne region at the hotel. See the breathtaking pictures here.
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The Groundhog Got It Right This Time -- An Early Spring is Here; So Is Our Spring Issue
The 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.
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See Worthy
A Bentley design team specializing in crafting interiors for the Continental GT and Bentayga received a unique opportunity to create a bespoke interior for a 20-meter Contest 67CS yacht following the private client’s visit to Bentley’s Crewe Factory. Read more about it here.
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Over The Moon at Under Canvas
Under Canvas at Yellowstone National Park is the segment-defining brand that offers upscale safari-style accommodations and unparalleled access to some of the United States' most iconic and beloved outdoor destinations. Take a look see at images that will make you want to plan your next getaway with a quickness.
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20 Romantic Things To Do or Give For Valentine's Day in St. Louis and Beyond
The 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.
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Swing for Tomorrow's Stars -- The Electrifying Jazz St. Louis Event Folks Will Be Talking About for Decades
Jazz 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.”
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Night Moves
Following on the heels of the hugely successful 2023 Maserati MC20 coupe and Cielo convertible sports cars, with eager customers quickly snatching up the entire first-year production allotment, Maserati has announced the MC20 Notte, the first of its promised limited edition super sports cars. Meaning "night" in Italian, the Notte Edition of the MC20 is limited to 50 units globally. Be one of the 50 to drive this incomparable, exhilarating driving machine.
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Rabbit Hole: Through the Looking Glass
Bourbon, at its base, is a story of creativity and innovation. Early concoctions of whiskey, which in Latin means "water of life,” due to the absence of vineyards and grapes. Even during prohibition, medicinal whiskey could be prescribed by a doctor for pick up at a local pharmacy. Kaveh Zamanian launched Rabbit Hole Distillery in 2012. It represents Zamanian’s love letter to whiskey and its rich history. Read here how Rabbit Hole came to be and now flourishes in Louisville, Kentucky.
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