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.
Read MoreAmóre! 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.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreSophisticated 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreZookeeper 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.
Read MoreValentine’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.
Read MoreRed wine is a cornerstone of any Valentine’s Day celebration, setting the mood for romantic dinners, heartfelt toasts, and moments meant to be lingered over. Elegant, personal, and timeless, wine is the perfect gift for expressing love. This Valentine’s Day, Aperture Cellars offers a curated selection of Cabernet Sauvignons designed to elevate the occasion. Aperture Cellars wine pairings are sure to make Valentine’s Day and the entire season of love flow with delicious liquid reds.
Read MoreThe Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza is offering couples an evening of timeless romance this February. Valentine's Day offerings at the historic, luxury hotel live up to the elegance and sophistication which are the hallmark of the storied St. Louis treasure. Treat your significant other like royalty this Valentine’s Day with a refined romantic dinner at The Preston. Extend your experience with the choice of two overnight packages where every detail is thoughtfully curated for an unforgettable escape for the season of love. Details here.
Read MorePreviously scheduled for January 24, the free, family-friendly event will instead take place on January 31, 2026, featuring a day of fun with more than 40 ice sculptures, live performances and a drone show in the heart of the Delmar Loop.
Read MoreRed Gate Gallery presents two concurrent exhibitions—Spirit of the Trees and Coming of Age in 2026: A Counterstory—with a free, open-to-the-public reception from 5–7 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026. Together, the exhibitions bring professional artists and middle school students into conversation around identity, ecology, and collective care. The Coming of Age Exhibit runs through February 2nd. The Spirit of the Trees exhibit runs through April 12th.
Read MoreIreland will be at the epicenter of the world golf stage when the 2027 Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland from September 13-19, 2026. Adare Manor's manicured greens are the sole attraction. Adare Manor, named after the adjacent storybook village, is actually an opulent family manor house. It sits on an 842-acre parcel of land (just one acre shy of Central Park) with a settlement history dating back to the 12th century. Travel with us to the Emerald Isle to the updated resort.
Read MoreAs Valentine’s Day 2026 fast approaches next month, newly appointed general manager Joey Kelly is poised to create an unparalleled experience at Ruth’s Chris Steak House for couples and singles alike for the season of love. Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, the storied restaurant is celebrating all week and weekend. Singles, gal pals, friends and lovers alike are expected at Ruth’s Chris Chesterfield in the expert hands of Joey and his team.
Read MoreSOPHI Award 2025 Finalist in the kitchen design category, Faith Berger is a multidisciplinary artist, interior designer, and writer whose work bridges fine art, bespoke design, and community engagement. Known for her expressive, layered paintings and refined sense of spatial storytelling, Berger’s work embodies an effortless dialogue between texture, emotion, and timeless design. Experience some of her impressive body of work here.
Read MoreEven if you’re not Catholic, perhaps you have driven down Lindell and seen one of St. Louis’ most unique edifices, The Cathedral Baslica. Also known as the Saint Louis Cathedral or the New Cathedral, it is a Catholic cathedral in the Central West End that was completed in 1914. In his new book published by Reedy Press, author John Gunther explores this glorious addition to the landscape of St. Louis — its history, architecture, and significance.
Read MoreOperation Food Search is fighting an uphill battle to resolve food insecurity. The statistic is staggering: Nearly one in three children in the city of St. Louis doesn't know where their next meal is coming from. Leading the charge to make a dent in the hunger crisis, Operation Food Search is pushing beyond the traditional food bank model to tackle hunger with both urgency and innovation.
Read MoreA development called Container on Vessel could dramatically change the volume of the area’s river traffic. Instead of shipping products from Asia to Los Angeles or New York and trucking them across the country, products can be unloaded at Gulf ports and put on specially designed vessels and bring them up the Mississippi to St. Louis. The project could take an already thriving port system to the next level. The all-water north-south trade lane that connects the Midwest to the lower Mississippi River from there goes to worldwide destinations.
Read MoreThis January, The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum opened Resilience–A Sansei Sense of Legacy. Told from the point of view of Sansei (third generation) Japanese Americans, the retrospective is an exhibition of eight artists whose work reflects on the effect of EO9066, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the forced imprisonment of all Japanese Americans living on the west coast of the United States, and the effect on subsequent generations. The exhibit is timely and of significance in present day America. The exhibition will run through April 4, 2026.
Read MoreThis January, Clementine’s Ice Creamery celebrates Veganuary, a global movement that encourages people to explore a plant-based lifestyle during the first month of the year. Whether guests go fully vegan or want to make more mindful choices, Veganuary is all about discovering delicious swaps that don't sacrifice flavor. All month long, Clementine's Ice Cream will be unveiling new, vibrant dairy-free flavors. From refreshing sorbets to luxuriously creamy coconut-based scoops, there will be something to please every palate!
Read MoreFor more than 40 years, a woman harbored a quiet dream about a piece of property in Huntleigh. She was in her 20’s when the yen began; by the time she was in her 60’s the dream became a reality. She and her husband closed on the desired four acre property in 2019 and found themselves standing at the threshold of creating something extraordinary. With the help of architect William D. Cover and interior designer Ken Stückenschneider, they realized a home in the St. Louis suburbs on land that overlooks rolling meadows and old polo fields that feels both brand new and at the same time as though it's been standing for a century. The new residence was well worth the 40-year wait for a dream realized. Learn more.
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