Jazz St. Louis presents “Swing for Tomorrow’s Stars” — A two-night gala held at Jazz St. Louis and the Chase Park Plaza. For two nights, electricity will buzz through the town from one end to the other — From Midtown to the Central West End. From the Gateway Arch and up and down the Mighty Mississippi and beyond, people will feel the power — the power of jazz. Read on to learn about “the event of the decade.”
Read MoreFollowing on the heels of the hugely successful 2023 Maserati MC20 coupe and Cielo convertible sports cars, with eager customers quickly snatching up the entire first-year production allotment, Maserati has announced the MC20 Notte, the first of its promised limited edition super sports cars. Meaning "night" in Italian, the Notte Edition of the MC20 is limited to 50 units globally. Be one of the 50 to drive this incomparable, exhilarating driving machine.
Read MoreBourbon, at its base, is a story of creativity and innovation. Early concoctions of whiskey, which in Latin means "water of life,” due to the absence of vineyards and grapes. Even during prohibition, medicinal whiskey could be prescribed by a doctor for pick up at a local pharmacy. Kaveh Zamanian launched Rabbit Hole Distillery in 2012. It represents Zamanian’s love letter to whiskey and its rich history. Read here how Rabbit Hole came to be and now flourishes in Louisville, Kentucky.
Read MoreDebbie and Craig Kaminer embarked upon a trip to Florence, Italy last fall, where they first met in 1985. Celebrating both their 35th wedding anniversary and their 60th birthdays with their adult kids and dear friends, they experienced a dream come true. Journey with them on the trip of a lifetime.
Read MoreAs we bid adieu to January, and February makes its debut, one of St. Louis’ grandest institutions is once again opening its crimson velvet curtains for you. While the symphony’s 98-year old Grand Boulevard concert venue is undergoing a 100-million dollar expansion, concerts at six sublime venues throughout the region will make your 2024 come alive with the sound of the orchestra’s music. Read more to learn of what’s in store.
Read MoreNo, Chris Martin, Coldplay lead singer, and his band aren’t gracing our city with their presence, rather an event has been put together to pay homage. Saturday, February 3rd, A Sky Full of Stars: The Definitive Coldplay Tribute, creates all the uplifting, optimistic allure that is the music of Coldplay. Read more for details.
Read MoreThe Boca Raton, an iconic South Florida resort, is a sprawling property encompassing five lodging options, The Cloister, the Bungalows, the Tower, the Beach Club, and the Yacht Club. It is just the getaway one might need from the bone-chilling, arctic, sub-zero temperatures and the snow and ice storms blanketing much of the nation. Read here to experience this stately paradise in pictures and words.
Read MoreThe Contemporary Art Museum works to enrich lives and inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through experiences with contemporary art. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today in a welcoming space of architectural significance. And, it’s free to all. Read here how it made its move from Laclede’s Landing to the Grand Arts Center in a big way.
Read MoreA decade ago when this homeowner strolled through the front door of this century home in Parkview Place, she was moonstruck. “It was love at first sight,” she recalls. While the home captured her heart, the décor did not. While the previous owners took great care of the 1923 home, it hadn’t been updated since the 1980’s. So, the homeowners sought out interior designers and landed on Channing Krichevsky and Maria Hogrefe of C&M Interiors. Read on to learn of the transformation.
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 MoreGone are the days of the snobbish food critics of yesteryear that one once read in newspapers. In are foodies — a person who has ardent interest in food, and who eats food not only out of hunger, but also as a hobby. Nowadays, foodies go out and sample the old, as well as the new purveyors of food, and tell you about the best of the best through social media. Log onto Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Threads and they’ve got thousands upon thousands of followers awaiting their recommendations. In this issue, we’ve assembled four of the top food influencers in the STL. Read on to find out why they have their finger on the pulse of what will tantalize your taste buds.
Read MoreIn honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council invite the public to a thought-provoking literary event on Tuesday, January 16, at 7pm. "The House Is on Fire" author event promises an evening of enlightenment and reflection. Read on to learn more.
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 MoreAppointed last May by Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons, Circuit Attorney Gore was tasked with bringing the office back from the brink. And now, eight months later and in somewhat calmer waters, it appears Gore is successfully righting the ship.
Read MoreFor decades, I made New Year resolutions. Spend less. Save more. Go to the gym. Lose 15 pounds. None of it ever happened. In the last few years, that list has shimmied down to one: Be kind. The older I get, the less impressed I am with anything but kindness. I’ve decided that my resolution for 2024 is to fight for the underdog, help the vulnerable, advocate for sanity—and against haters. To do the right thing. And, above all else and without exception, to be kind. Read more here.
Read MoreThe advent of 2024 is upon us. Let’s take a moment or three to look back on a banner year, the year that was 2023.
Read MoreTake a big, juicy bite out of your city, your world, your universe by reading Sophisticated Living. You can count on us to bring you something fresh in each and every issue. Whether it’s taking back the reigns of order as our new St, Louis Circuit Attorney is doing. Or foodies who have become key Insta influencers. Or the way the Contemporary Art Museum encapsulates the new, the now, the next of the world that is art. Or rediscovering the beauty and history that is Europe in the trip of a lifetime — all nuggets to unearth in our January/February 2024 issue. Read more here.
Read MoreEven though it’s just days before Christmas, the holidays are not over, and 2024 is roaring down the highway faster than a McLaren. And you can’t have a McLaren without the latest and greatest Bowers & Wilkins red-hot products — hotter than the red of Santa’s suit. Read on to learn how luxury automobile enthusiasts in every family can find something to make their holiday wishes come true.
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