Newly launched Eric LeGrand Kentucky Bourbon donates a portion of the profits from every case sold to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which speeds progress toward a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. Former college football star, ESPN sports analyst, and Sports Illustrated award winner and entrepreneur Eric LeGrand is himself a spinal cord injury survivor.
Read MoreA new act began at COCA when Indigo K. Sams took on the role of president and CEO this past February. Indigo’s warm and welcoming demeanor, along with her passion for the arts and the organization, make her a great fit.
Read MoreIt's not every day that a European-trained fashion designer from Delaware starts a business, launches a full line of women’s custom and ready-to-wear clothing, falls in love, comes to St. Louis, and decides to stay. “But that is exactly where Audra Noyes Herndon’s success story starts. Read on and discover her catapult to worldwide success.
Read MoreYou may have seen the artwork of Connor Wright around St. Louis, or on the news, or in another city where he is making headlines. This 25-year-old artist from St. Louis has a wild imagination and the ability to take an idea — and turn it into a 3-D work or art. Read more — but most of all LOOK closely at his inventive work.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreJoin 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!
Read MoreIt’s the first Monday of May. Fashion lovers already know what that means: It’s time for the Met Gala! To celebrate fashion’s biggest night, St. Louis fashionistas came together to watch the event at The Maryland House wearing their best Chanel or Fendi-inspired looks, a nod to this year’s theme, the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Read MoreYou and your friends could win a night out at Jazz St. Louis on Wednesday, June 21st. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. If you win, you’ll get a FRONT ROW table for FOUR and a valet parking pass. Make sure you enter by Wednesday, June 7th. Tickets are to the final Jazz St. Louis performance of a 5-night run of the acclaimed duo Kenny Barron and Benny Green. You can’t win, if you don’t play. Enter today!
Read MoreFine chocolates are decadent and scrumptious. Cannabis edibles are now commonplace. Renowned chocolatier Chef Dave Owens combines the two as THE premier cannabis escoffier. His delicious edibles elevate the senses to levels of ecstasy. Discover his journey from Chief Chocolatier at Bissinger’s to Director of Culinary at Proper Cannabis.
Read MoreWhen Sophisticated Living Publisher Craig Kaminer first showed me the cover of the upcoming May/June issue, all I had to say was, “Wow!” Just looking at the cover communicated the true nature of the pub…that it truly exemplified sophisticated living in 2023. Decide for yourself when you read your copy either online or flipping through the printed pages
Read MoreCBS Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett was in St. Louis on Tuesday (April 18) promoting his new book The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie at COCA to a spellbound audience at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA).
Read MoreThe spirit of philanthropy is alive and well in St. Louis thanks to its generous donors. Sophisticated Living is proud to once again harness that spirit of giving back to the community in the annual issue of the Sophisticated Giving Charity Register. Peruse the pages virtually here.
Read MoreTradeshows and markets have come roaring back across the globe in 2023, with companies using events such at the Consumer Electronics Show. the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, and Maison & Objet/Paris Design Week to launch products aimed at both the trade and consumers.
Read MoreSome of the world’s top traditional Irish musicians will gather in St. Louis over the weekend of April 20-23 to celebrate the 25th year of the annual St. Louis Tionól, a four day musical celebration that includes a ceili (dance), music, dance and ballad workshops and two concerts, at the Focal Point in Maplewood and the Sheldon Concert Hall.
Read MoreClarendale Clayton, an upscale senior living community, captures the spirit of the 1904 World’s Fair at its Meet Me At Clarendale Clayton event held Wednesday, April 19 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreAs auctions in the worlds of contemporary art and modern masters reach new heights of popularity and prices, it’s starting to become hard for people - even those of means - to get into that market.
Read MoreWhether it’s the troubled times in which we live or simply my advancing age, the singular hottest trend is retro. While the “latest’ trends may be cool, the classics are always in style.
Read MoreSt. Barts is endowed with an embarrassment of riches, all found in decadent abundance at La Barthelemy Hotel & Spa.
Read MoreFrom Lamborghinis to Ferraris and almost any luxury car you might want, Parker Gelber of RP Exotics is your man. He's the "REAL ESTATE AGENT" for the vehicle of your dreams.
Read MoreCommunity members and civic leaders attend groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate plans to renovate The Old Courthouse a Gateway National Park in downtown St. Louis.
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