June 2011

Table of Contents (June 2011)

How to Protect Yourself From Hearing Loss

By Rick Skwiot

St. Louis's Great Depression

By Stefene Russell

Wines That Go With Everything

By Chris Hoel

Izakaya Ren Marries Sake and Small Plates

By Joe And Ann Pollack

A Conversation With Stacey Lannert

By Jeannette Cooperman

Sculptor Harry Weber Creates New Chuck Berry Statue

By Rosalind Early

International Institute Sommerfest, June 18

2011 International Institute SOMMERFEST was held at The Bauernhof at Grant's Farm to benefit their programs for immigrants and refugees.

Zoofari 2011, June 17

Guests came creatively dressed to the St. Louis Zoo’s “Tigers at Twilight” black-tie party and enjoyed food and drinks from more than 60 of St. Louis’ finest restaurants, bars and caterers, music by The O'Jays, and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Zoo in its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world.

A-List Deliveries, June 17

St. Louis Magazine’s Street Team surprised our 2011 A-List Winners! Check out the July issue of St. Louis Magazine to see the complete list!

Cap & Gown Ball, June 11

College Bound hosted its fourth annual Cap and Gown Ball: Bases Loaded at the St. Louis Ballpark Hilton.

Twangfest Turns 15

By Bryan A. Hollerbach

Food Wine Design: Land and Sea, June 10

The last night of St. Louis Magazine’s Food Wine Design dinner series presented by Lexus featured a four-course menu created by Jon Lowe of Oceano Bistro and Nick Zotos of Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood, wine and beer pairings by Vin Ver'ray Trademark Wines and Pilsner Urquell, stunning tabletop designs, and music by Erin Bode.

Food Wine Design: Taste of Italy, June 9

The fourth night of St. Louis Magazine’s Food Wine Design dinner series presented by Lexus featured a four-course menu created by Vincent P. Bommarito of Tony’s and Fabrizio Schenardi of Cielo, wine and beer pairings by Royalty Importers and Peroni, stunning tabletop designs, and music by Dean Christopher.

Food Wine Design: Bon Appetit!, June 8

The third night of St. Louis Magazine’s Food Wine Design dinner series presented by Lexus featured a four-course menu created by Marcel Keraval of Chez Leon and Ivy Magruder of Vin de Set, wine and beer pairings by W.J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd. and Killian’s Irish Red, stunning tabletop designs, and music by Javier Mendoza.

Food Wine Design: The American Standard, June 7

The second night of St. Louis Magazine’s Food Wine Design dinner series presented by Lexus featured a four-course menu created by Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Cafe and Lou Rook III of Annie Gunn's, wine and beer pairings by Blue Moon and Castle Brands, stunning tabletop designs, and music by Ralph Butler.

Food Wine Design: Farm to Table, June 6

The first night of St. Louis Magazine’s Food Wine Design dinner series presented by Lexus featured a four-course menu created by Bill Cardwell of Cardwell's at the Plaza and BC's Kitchen and Tim Grandinetti of Overlook Farm, wine and beer pairings by Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy and Trinchero Family Vineyards, stunning tabletop designs, and music by Ralph Butler.

Chesterfield Amphitheater Summer Concert Series, June 4

The Chesterfield Amphitheater kicked off its first year of concerts with Groovethang.

The St. Louis Arts Project Looks Into Art's Impact on the City's Future

Learn more about the organizers

By Stefene Russell

Father's Day Gift Guide

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

Stylish Subtleties: John O'Donnell

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

Leffingwell Award Luncheon aka Hat Luncheon, June 2

Guests sported creative hats of every imaginable style and theme at the 21st annual Hiram W. Leffingwell Award Luncheon at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park hosted by The Regional Business Council and Forest Park Forever’s Women’s Committee.

FENDI Fashion & Trunk Show, June 1

Craft Alliance's Fashion Lab presented a poolside cocktail party with the internationally renowned fashion house FENDI featuring exclusive installation and trunk show of Fendi's Fall 2011 collection at the house of Susan and David Sherman.

FloraDora, May 27

FloraDora, May 27 Circus Flora kicked-off its 25th season with the annual gala event, Dr. Flora's Traveling Medicine Show. Guests enjoyed food and drinks from some of St. Louis' top restaurateurs, a special performance created only for the evening and danced in the ring of the big top tent!

First Look: Bocci Bar in Clayton

By George Mahe

St. Louis Vintage Jewelry Designer Sue Brooks Talks Her Line, Sue La La Jewelry

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

From the Editor: What's Brewing

By Jarrett Medlin

Web Gallery: More Panels of "The Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi River Valley"

St. Louis Summer 2011 Fairs and Festivals

A guide for all there is to do from June through September in St. Louis

By Nancy McMullen

Meet John McDaniel, Director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' The Daughter of the Regiment

Peruse an extended Q&A

By Jeannette Cooperman

What It's Like to be Movie-Theater Organist at the Chase Park Plaza Cinema

Find out more about the Chase Park Plaza's Cinema Organist

By Byron Kerman

Charter Schools Fail St. Louis: One More Reason It's Not Such a Wonderful World For the St. Louis Public School System

By Ray Hartmann

The 45 Best Places for Cocktails, Wine, Beer, and Coffee in St. Louis

Watch a behind-the-scenes video of this month's drinks cover shoot

By Bill Burge, Chris Hoel, Byron Kerman, Rose Maura Lorre, Dave Lowry, George Mahe, and Mike Sweeney

Washington University Opens the World's First Center for the Study of Itch

By Jeannette Cooperman

Review: Prime 1000

Learn why grass-fed beef is so popular

By Dave Lowry

Kitchen Q&A: Ronnie Ryan, of Quezel Sorbets

An extended chef Q&A, including his favorite ice-cream flavor

By George Mahe

The Saint Louis Art Museum Begins a Mississippi River Valley Panorama Restoration

See a gallery of more panels from the panoramic painting

By Stefene Russell