Crafting Community
Kevin Lemp and 4Hands Brewing redefined what a St. Louis Brewery can be. Few brands in St. Louis have embedded themselves into the emotional fabric of the city quite like the innovative brewery. At the center of it all is founder Kevin Lemp, whose path into craft brewing was anything but traditional. His forward thinking business plan, innovative beverages, and his team — particularly longtime collaborator Andy Burgio, whose fingerprints are on every new beer, have propelled the Midwest into the nationwide explosion of small-batch breweries. Drink up to the many hands who have embedded 4Hands into the civic pride of the city.
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A New Bold Aria for the American Stage
Patricia Racette officially assumed the role of Artistic Director of Opera Theatre Saint Louis last fall, and the 2026 Festival Season already bears her unmistakable imprint: bold without being brash, welcoming without being diluted and unafraid of emotional truth. It is a season that signals continuity and change — and Racette is clear-eyed about the responsibility that comes with that balance. Find out more about her path to the position and plans for the town’s premier opera theater group.
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The Long Game
As we all know, St. Louis is a baseball town with an historic franchise, the St. Louis Cardinals. As the new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom strives to get the storied team back to their roots as an organization. Bloom sees a franchise not in need of reinvention, but one in need of reconnection to its own legacy as an innovator. To recognize the reality of where the team is now and then be smart and strategic about how to get where the organization where it should be is his goal. Read the article and watch the 10-minute Sophisticated TV-St. Louis interview to get a glimpse into how Chaim is helping the team reclaim its place in baseball history one base at a time.
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Pre-Passover Jewish Film Festival Returns March at Expanded Venues
Just in time for Passover season , which starts on April 1st, The 31st Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival returns March 15–26, 2026, at B&B Theatres in Creve Coeur with six days of international cinema that brings audiences together through powerful storytelling, conversation, and community. The festival will present twelve films from around the world, including documentaries, dramas, and comedies that explore Jewish identity, resilience, memory, and the universal human experience.
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It's Time To "Play Ball" With Our Spring 2026 Spring Issue
On the cover of our 2026 Spring issue is Chaim Bloom, the new President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. He replaces John Mozeliak and is tasked with breathing new life into to the once mighty St. Louis Cardinals. Craig Kaminer sits down with him in a revelatory interview found ONLY on Sophisticated TV St. Louis, which underscores the story Craig authored. Like our entire March/April issue, we continue the long-established custom of bringing you the exclusive, the new, the now — things that affect you in the ever-changing landscape that is St. Louis. Read the article for excerpts from the issue, as well as ways to “play ball” with ways to rediscover St. Louis old and new.
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Vroom Vroom Rooms
From the sleek lines of a vintage Ferrari to the mighty roar of a muscle car, car museums around the world serve as temples to automotive history, showcasing a captivating blend of engineering, design, and cultural impact. These institutions range from sprawling national collections to specialized, privately-run havens, each offering a unique journey through the evolution of the automobile and its influence on modern society. Vroom Vroom with us around the globe.
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Clutch Players
From THE DOLLI to Judith Leiber’s Couture Collection of exquisite bags, Sophisticated Living takes a look here at some fashion forward looks which with you may want to round out your collection of couture clutches.
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Happy in Healdsburg
Sited directly on Healdsburg, California’s bustling square, The Healdsburg Inn (formerly the former Hotel Le Mars, a 20-year-old French chateau-inspired property) reopened this past summer as 27 North, offering outsized amenities for a 16-room boutique property. In addition to enjoying the lux inn, you can amply fill an afternoon or two perusing clothing, home and jewelry boutiques, tasting rooms, restaurants, and art galleries as well as 425 wineries in Sonoma County. Travel with us there.
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Discover One of the Most Popular Contemporary String Ensembles in the World
Vitamin String Quartet is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eilish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk. Praised by the likes of Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Consequence of Sound, Nerdist and more, VSQ has garnered over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception. VSQ can also be heard in numerous hit shows, including Netflix’s “Bridgerton”, HBO’s “Westworld,” and ABC’s “Modern Family.” See them live on March 11th at the Sheldon.
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Color of the Year Makes Its Debut by True Caliber
True Caliber's introduction of the color of the year, Espresso, propels the brand into a new era of dark neutrals. Launching at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, the new finish is a deep, full-bodied brown that exudes a rich, velvet-matte warmth. Whether anchored in a sleek indoor bar or a sun-drenched outdoor kitchen, Espresso brings a refined sense of quiet luxury to True Caliber's full suite of refrigeration curated custom finish now allows designers and homeowners a choice of 96 alluring color combinations.
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Typewriters - Relics of the Past Brought Into The Present Saturdays at Typosphere
Take a trip back to yesteryear when the typewriter was the essential tool for literature, business, and personal use. Typosphere, a vintage typewriter museum and art gallery on Cherokee Antique Row in St. Louis, is your portal. Every third and fourth Saturday of the month, visitors can take a trip back in time by using vintage typewriters with workshops conducted by founder Louise Lawler and renowned St. Louis Poet Laureate Pacia Elaine Anderson. Hop into a “type” machine to use these relics of the past that echo the paperless keyboards still in use today.
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Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
Experience a tropical, warm climate year-round, with average outdoor high temperatures consistently in the 80’s. It’s just what the doctor ordered when St. Louis temps range 24 and 45 in the winter months. Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club sits on the island of Anguilla and embodies the Caribbean at its finest. It is rife with vibrant tropical colors and textures, evoking balmy breezes, soft white beaches, temperate waters, and exotic fruit beverages to savor. Journey with us. Better yet, pack your bags and get on over there.
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Love Is In The Air and So Are Cannabis Infused Gifts for Valentine's Day
Flowers. Chocolates. Cannabis. Yes, cannabis. Though recreational marijuana has been legal in Missouri for a few years now, many have not discovered the many ways THC has evolved since the days of “Reefer Madness”. There is still a stigma and most people don’t want to walk around smelly like a stoner…yet they still want the positive benefits. Cannabis infused products to the rescue. Many couples and singles are choosing to add cannabis to the mix for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Learn why.
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Galentine's Week at Lusso
Galentine’s Day is less than a week away at your favorite chic emporium for all things women — Lusso. Celebrated this year on Friday, February 13th, and for many all week long, it is a day where gal pals get together to eat, shop, and just be together in the spirit of love. It is a perfect place to shop ‘til you drop at Lusso. Details here.
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Ways to Celebrate the Season of Love from Your Hearth to Your Soul
Amóre! With recent memories of a wonderful holiday season fresh in our minds, it is now time to turn our attention to the season of love! Following are some of the ways Susie Busch-Transou, owner of Hearth & Soul in Ladue suggests spreading the love. Here, she presents in “show and tell” fashion the many ways you are loved.
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This Valentine's Month Padel - The New Craze on the Courts - Is Bringing Couples and Singles Together
It’s February – the month where romance brings couples closer, cupid’s arrow strikes for lucky singles, gal pals play Galentine’s games, and winter fun abounds. Padel, the new craze on the courts is taking the world by storm, much like pickleball did. With many similarities, padel is faster. It's a mix between tennis and squash with the competitive energy of a 100-meter dash. And it’s the perfect sport to bring people together during these frigid winter days in St. Louis and beyond for Valentine’s Day. Find out how.
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Ones to Watch
Sophisticated Living was thrilled to have a front-row seat at this past Paris Fashion Week as Moda Productions staged a group SS26 runway of independent designers. This ode to the future of fashion was a reflection of the creative world Moda intends to build across Europe’s fashion capitals. Strut with us across the catwalk with us into the world of luxury fashion.
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LOVE IN THE LOU 2026 : Unique Ideas to Celebrate Valentine's Month in St. Louis
It's love month in the Lou! Whether you're going on a date night, celebrating Galentine's, planning an office outing or enjoying a friends and family parties, these Valentine's events and activities offer something special to warm everyone's heart during February 2026.
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Our Animals Are Amazing in Missouri!
Zookeeper Carolyn Mueller Kelly is the author of several books on St. Louis and Missouri, from their history to their natural wonders. She has spent the last two decades working at the Saint Louis Zoo and learning everything she possibly can about animals. Her new book, Amazing Missouri Animals, introduces readers, young and old alike, to the weird and wonderful wildlife of our state.
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Culinary Romance Abounds with Sophistication This Valentine's Day Weekend
Valentine’s Day 2026 falls on a Saturday this year. All weekend long, romance will be in the air. Lovers will be in search of romantic spots where Cupid’s arrow pierces the heart of their paramours because they chose a place where discriminating palates marry distinctive atmospheres. Here are some of those places.
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