Artemas Quibble Collection Showcased at Home of Susan & David Sherman for Fashion Fund

Recently, Susan and David Sherman opened their home to showcase an exquisite collection of Artemas Quibble handcrafted leather belts. Guests got to see up close how each piece is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and timeless design. Their pieces have been worn by who’s who of A-list celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Kylie Jenner, Gisele Bündchen, Chris Hemsworth, and Kate Moss, to name a few. Now, through October 18th, Artemas Quibble founders Jason Ross and Natasha Chekoudjian are donating 10% of all proceeds to the Saint Louis Fashion Fund for its support of fashion innovation in our city.

Editors Picks, Fashion, Entrepreneurship, PhilanthropyGrayling HolmesOctober 13, 2025

21st Annual Martinis at the Mansion to Benefit Beloved Tower Grove Park

The 21st annual Martinis at the Mansion is an evening of celebration, camaraderie, and community support for one of St. Louis’ most treasured green spaces, Tower Grove Park. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6 p.m., at the stunning Central West End home of Tower Grove Park Board Commissioner Robert Epperson and Jennifer Kingston.

Community, Culture, Lifestyle, Philanthropy, Editors PicksGrayling HolmesOctober 3, 2025

Missouri Historical Society Selected to Preserve Prestigious Josephine Baker Collection

Thanks to patron of the arts Mary Strauss, the Missouri Historical Society will soon become the steward of an extraordinary private collection of Josephine Baker memorabilia. This generous charitable bequest from the longtime St. Louis philanthropist ensures that the legacy of the legendary entertainer and civil rights activist– born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis’ Mill Creek neighborhood– will be preserved and shared for generations to come. The full scope of the bequest, one of the largest of its kind to the organization, was publicly revealed during a ceremony on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Missouri History Museum.

Editors Picks, Culture, Arts and Entertainment, PhilanthropyGrayling HolmesAugust 19, 2025

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra & Fabulous Fox Theatre Team Up for Tornado Relief, Recovery, Rebuilding

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) and the Fabulous Fox are holding a special concert fundraiser to support the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’s ongoing relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following the May 16 tornado. This collaborative effort features the SLSO and members of its two resident choruses performing a variety of music on at the Fabulous Fox at 3:00pm, Sunday, June 29. Gospel and R&B singer and Grammy Award-winning vocalist BeBe Winans joins the orchestra and choruses for this community-centered special event.

Editors Picks, Arts and Entertainment, PhilanthropyGrayling HolmesJune 11, 2025

It's Giving Tuesday 2024. Time to Give Back Much Like We Do Through Sophisticated Giving

‘Tis the season for… GIVING. Today is Giving Tuesday 2024, time to open your pocketbooks and give back to those less fortunate. Join millions in the global generosity movement. Annually, Sophisticated Living does the same through Sophisticated Giving, which has raised more than 3 million dollars for charities right here in St. Louis. Learn more here and please donate today.

Editors Picks, Philanthropy, Sophisticated GivingGrayling HolmesDecember 3, 2024

Haven of Grace Conducts Paddle Auction on Give STL Day

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.

PhilanthropyGrayling HolmesMay 10, 2023

Give STL Day is here! Now Is Your Opportunity to Donate to Nonprofits Region-wide

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!

PhilanthropyGrayling HolmesMay 10, 2023

Jim Butler Auto Hosts Good Taste Event

On 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.

Editors Picks, Philanthropy, Society EventsDecember 14, 2022Editors Picks, Philanthropy

The Endangered Wolf Center Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

The 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.

Editors Picks, Lifestyle, Philanthropy, Society EventsAugust 12, 2022Editors Picks, Lifestyle, Society Events

Dive In

Guests at the Contemporary Art Museum’s 2022 gala got back into the swim of things at The Coronado on April 22. It was a Palm Springs pool party (sans pool) with big sunglasses, cool coifs, and gimlets galore.

Editors Picks, PhilanthropyAdminAugust 4, 2022Philanthropy, Editors Picks