The summer months are almost upon us. Spring is officially here until June 20th, but anyone who’s lived in St. Louis for any length of time knows that things heat up a lot sooner. And there are so many hot social functions to attend until we all head off for destinations across the globe or just nest here for staycations when the social season takes a little break. Here are a potpourri of sophisticated celebrations from which to choose.
Read MoreThis Saturday, April 13th, Microfinancing Partners in Africa will welcome four women from Africa to St. Louis. These women diligently work with our local nonprofit to transform the lives of those living in extreme poverty through income-driven initiatives. These four women, referred to as ‘Sandals on the Ground,’ can offer stories of strength, resilience, courage, and perseverance for compelling interviews or appearances. Learn more here.
Read MoreMetro Theater Company, a longstanding pillar of the St. Louis arts scene, kicked off its annual gala festivities at the beautiful home of Russell Jackson and Alex Gutierrez. The event drew a diverse crowd, including longtime supporters and newcomers eager to learn about Metro's mission. See the night in pictures here.
Read MoreA new fundraising record for Easterseals Midwest — $888,968 — was set as over 400 local attendees gathered for the 40th annual Festival Gala and Auction. The funds will support Easterseals’ work to provide life-changing services to the nearly 6,500 adults, children, and families who count on the organization for daily support. Learn more about the organization and see party pics here.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis celebrated its 9th annual season with a kickoff party at the home of Ann Sheehan Lipton on March 7th. Sparkling repartee, stimulating aperitifs, and delectable hors d’oeuvres filled the manse with color — the color red. The festival board of directors brought together major donors and theater lovers to celebrate the brilliance of St. Louis’ own acclaimed playwright, Tennessee Williams. Party pics and details on upcoming season events, including the cabaret and pool party here.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreThe Big Muddy Ball: An Evening for Movers and Shakers” took place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA). The Big Muddy Dancers’ glamorous gala event created long-lasting memories of the stunning dance repertoire, live music, dinner, cocktails, and an after-party. Our community of movers and shakers showed up and showed out to help build the future of The Big Muddy Dance Company. Click the pic glimpse some of the movement that night.
Read MoreSt. Louis society came out in enchanting attire and were ready to wave their magic wands and open their pocketbooks for The Magic Ball: La Dolce Vita! This year’s gala to benefit the Magic House, not only celebrated the opening of their newest cultural exhibit, Ciao Bambini!, but also helped raise nearly $500,000 to support their Access for All initiative that provides hands-on learning experiences to those in need. Click on the pic to see the evening’s highlights.
Read MoreJanuary and February have a smorgasbord of sumptuous events guaranteed to satisfy the most sophisticated pallet for exploring our town. Read here about the many things to do this winter as you get out and about.
Read MoreIn every issue, Sophisticated Living lists the annual the annual events that you anticipate and pepper our pages with a few you can’t wait to attend in the future.
Read MoreHalloween season is here and of the 20 most popular costumes this year, Barbie reigns supreme. Not only did the summer blockbuster behemoth rake in 1.3 billion dollars, it now ranks as one of history’s top 20 films. Around town, Barbie jumped from the silver screen at the Chase, to a doll giveaway at Cardinal Glennon, to a Halloween costume party at Hotel St. Louis. Take a peek at the ongoing phenomenon that is Barbie.
Read More21c Museum Hotel St. Louis hosted a Grand Opening Pajama Party on August 24 to celebrate the hotel’s debut. , Guests slipped into their comfiest sleepwear and enjoyed a night filled with dancing, art, a performance by the Gentlemen of Vision, and endless fun. Take a peek at some of party highlights in pictures.
Read MoreDecked out in flapper finery, 225 supporters of the St. Louis County Library Federation flocked to The Reverie STL for the library’s annual fundraiser. The event included a VIP cocktail hour, along with live jazz by Harvey Lockhart and the Collective, a flapper dance demonstration by U Can Dance Studio and South Side Dance Club, a live auction, and raffles. By the end of the evening, more than $230,000 had been raised that will be used to provide community-focused programming and resources. See the party for yourself here.
Read MoreAll year has led to September. And now, it’s curtain’s up for the annual Tennessee Williams Festival. Starting Thursday, September 7, the festival kicks into high gear and will showcase some of the work of the St. Louis Bard himself, the Pulitzer Prize-winning prolific playwright, Mr. Tennessee Williams. This spring and summer, society partygoers attended two events to raise funds to “light the stage” and continue to illuminate the genius of his work.
Read MoreBefore you head out this fall, check out our sophisticated on places to go, people to perhaps see, fundraisers to support and fun things to do.
Read MoreThis 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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