Party Pix


July 15, 2010	St. Louis Magazine's A-List Party	More than 1,300 people packed Maryland Plaza in the Central West End to celebrate SLM's 2010 A-List. Partygoers enjoyed dazzling visual entertainment, food from eighteen A-List restaurants, cocktails, and music from Groovethang and DJ Raven Fox.

July 9, 2010	Let Them Eat Art	The City of Maplewood Special Business District's 5th Annual Let Them Eat Art featured live music featuring Gumbohead, live art, dream interpretation, face painting, belly dancing and a costume contest!

June 29, 2010	Beauty and the Beast at the Muny	Guests celebrated the arrival of the first "Wings in the City" butterfly at The Muny in Forest Park to raise money for the Wings in the City program. All proceeds help support patients and their families through Wings BJC Pediatric Palliative Care Program.

June 25, 2010	Pure Vida	The Butterfly House celebrated life Costa Rican-style with festive decor, entertainment, cocktails, dining, and dessert at the 2010 Wing Ding signature gala. Proceeds from the evening supported Butterfly House education programs, special exhibits, and conservation initiatives.

June 22, 2010	AT HOME Issue Launch Party	In celebration of the July/August issue, St. Louis AT HOME magazine hosted an event at Graniterra's design studio and showroom.

June 19, 2010	Uncorked Wine and Music Festival	KMOX, KEZK, and Y98 presented UNCORKED Wine and Music Festival downtown at Soldiers Memorial. The event featured live music, over 50 wine samples, and delicious food from local restaurants.

June 18, 2010	A Zoo Ado 2010	The Saint Louis Zoo celebrated 100 years and 223,499,759 visitors at its big bash "A Zoo Ado 2010 presented by Wells Fargo Advisors: Party like it's 1910!"

June 18, 2010	A Midsummer Night's Dinner Dance	The Missouri Botanical Garden held A Midsummer Night's Dinner Dance, an enchanted evening at the Garden enjoying fresh, summery dishes, great drinks, and dancing under the stars.

June 17, 2010	Re-Grand Opening of Copia Urban Winery	Guests were among the first to get a sneak peek of the all-new restaurant before the doors open to the public on June 25.

June 15, 2010	Parties of Note	Guests had the opportunity to pick a party among the many fabulous, fun parties being offered throughout the year in a dazzling array of venues and wide range of prices at the Saint Louis Symphony Volunteer Association's Pick a Party! Party hosted by the Interior Design Center of St. Louis. All of the proceeds benefited the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

June 12, 2010	Boogie for Babies	Nurses for Newborns' annual music event, Boogie for Babies, was held at the Moto Museum this year. Guests came creatively dressed in poodle skirts, prom dresses, and letterman jackets to share in the theme "where we went to high school."

June 12, 2010	2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure	More than 70,000 people participated in the 12th Annual Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure downtown to help in the local fight to end breast cancer forever.

June 3, 2010	Forest Park Forever's Hat Luncheon	Forest Park Forever's Women's Committee 20th Anniversary Leffingwell Awards Luncheon sponsored by The Regional Business Council was held in the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park to honor 20 pairs of "Hat Luncheon" Co-Chairs for their outstanding commitment to the restoration and maintenance of Forest Park in St. Louis. Attendees sported hats ranging from the elegant to the outrageous, making this one of St. Louis' most unique events.

May 28, 2010	Circo Diablo	FloraDora presented its annual gala event, CIRCO DIABLO. 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!

May 25, 2010	Emily Giffin Book Signing	Emily Giffin, author of Something Borrowed, Something Blue, greeted fans, answered questions, and signed copies of her new book, Heart of the Matter, at Saks Fifth Avenue in Frontenac. Guests enjoyed complimentary appetizers and beverages and received a 15% discount shopping card where 5% of the sales benefited The Cultural Festival.

May 21, 2010	Summertime at the Symphony	The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, lead by conductor Ward Stare, opened its 2010 season with an entire evening of summertime's leading man and America's favorite comporser, George Gershwin with music from An American in Paris and Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, featuring Terrence Wilson.

May 20, 2010	Hope Couture Fashion Show	Boys Hope Girls Hope hosted its 1st Annual Hope Couture Fashion Show featuring vintage pieces at the Contemporary Art Museum.

May 15, 2010	Illumination	Illumination, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation's annual gala, was hosted by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at the Chase Park Plaza. Proceeds benefited the Siteman Cancer Center.

May 15, 2010	An Evening of Heart and Soul	St. Luke's celebrated "An Evening of Heart and Soul" at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The evening featured a performance by Dionne Warwick and proceeds benefited St. Luke's Hospital Robert Paine, MD Heart Institute to support treatment and prevention of heart disease.

May 15, 2010	Vatican Splendors	Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art opened May 15 at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit includes 2000 years of Vatican art and history.

May 13, 2010	Corks for a Cause	Hundreds gathered at the CWE's Maryland Plaza for the summer's premier wine and beer tasting event. Proceeds benefited Angels' Arms.

May 8, 2010	Logo's School's Securing Our Success	Logos School held a fundraising event to benefit at-risk adolescents at the City Museum's Vault Room. The event honored 2010 Pillar of Hope recipients Chris and Paula Corrie.

May 8, 2010	JDRF Dream Gala	JDRF's Dream Gala was over-the-top in food, decor and entertainment and all proceeds went to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

May 8, 2010	Habitat Open House	St. Louis AT HOME unveiled three newly decorated and designed Habitat for Humanity homes to the public in North St. Louis City.

May 7, 2010	Back to School with Joe Buck Celebrity Bee	The 6th annual Back to School with Joe Buck Celebrity Bee at the Pageant included a trivia competition based on the TV show, "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?", dinner from L'Ecole Culinaire, drinks, a live auction, an appearance by Fredbird and a performance by the Ralph Butler Band. The money raised provides school supplies for local children.

May 1, 2010	Raise the Roof Party	The 4th annual "Raise the Roof" party was held at Mandarin to celebrate the beginning of the 2010 summer season.

May 1, 2010	Hattitude	Afroworld presented "Hattitude" a hat fashion show full of style, flair, and pizzazz featuring "Rosebud of NY" as featured in Vogue and Glamour magazines. Proceeds from the event benefited Forest Park Forever.

April 29, 2010	It's In The Cards	The Thompson Foundation held its fourth annual dinner gala and auction to benefit children with autism at the Four Seasons St. Louis. This event offered an opportunity to meet and get autographs from some of the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals, Tony LaRussa and other sports celebrities.

April 25, 2010	The Icing on the Cake: An Evening of Circus and Celebration	The Saul Mirowitz Day School Reform Jewish Academy celebrated its 10th birthday with a circus celebration at the Ritz-Carlton.

April 23, 2010	Green Ball	In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Moonrise Hotel hosted the first annual Green Ball, a celebration of all things green in St. Louis. Proceeds benefited Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center.

April 22, 2010	2010 Contemporary Tea, Fashion Show & Art Exposition	On Thursday, April 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Ballpark, Logos School held a fun day of shopping and art, followed by a contemporary high tea, luncheon and fashion show.

April 22, 2010	Excellence in Nursing	A celebration of St. Louis' most outstanding nurses, the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Awards Reception was held at the Palladium Saint Louis and featured a three-course dinner, music by the Dawn Turlington Group, and a much-anticipated awards presentation to the 67 finalists across 16 categories. Plus check out your fun pictures from Goodeye PhotoShare.

April 17, 2010	Dada Ball from Goodeye PhotoShare	Photos of celebrities and VIPs courtesy of Goodeye PhotoShare.

April 17, 2010	Dada Ball	Celebrities, VIPs, and glitterati converged at the Contemporary Art Museum for the 2010 Dada Ball - Dada Rocks with Decades. Chloe Sevigny, Karlie Kloss, Derek Blasberg, and Cameron Silver walked the pink carpet for a fundraiser that featured a vintage fashion show, a live auction and an infamous after-party.

April 17, 2010	Variety Women's Runway Lights Fashion Show	Variety Women held its annual Runway Lights Fashion Show at the Chase Park Plaza featuring "The Art of Fashion" presented by Neiman Marcus and a performance by jazz artist Denise Thimes.

April 11, 2010	Jazz St. Louis Gala	Jazz St. Louis held its annual Gala at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark to benefit its youth education and outreach programs.

April 10, 2010	Taste of Edwardsville	The second annual Taste of Edwardsville featured local eats, drinks and music, and raised money and awareness for Neighbors in Need.

April 8, 2010	Ritz-Carlton St. Louis 20th Anniversary	The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis hosted a glamorous reception to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

March 13, 2010	AAFA's Orchid Ball	The Asthma and Allergy Foundation's St. Louis Chapter hosted its annual Orchid Ball at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis.

March 11, 2010	Komen Race For the Cure Kick-off Party	The St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure hosted a kick-off party at Lumiere Place to celebrate the upcoming race on June 12.

March 7, 2010	Bow Wow Fashion Show	The Humane Society of Missouri hosted a dog-friendly fashion show at the Ritz-Carlton.

March 4, 2010	Women Making History	Maplewood celebrated its women business owners by kicking off Women's History Month at St. Louis Closet Co.

March 2, 2010	Miriam Foundation Anniversary Party	Miriam Foundation celebrated their 100th Anniversary at the Bogey Club.

February 24, 2010	AT HOME Launch Party	In celebration of the March/April issue and the city's top designers, St. Louis AT HOME magazine hosted an exclusive event in a gorgeous Plaza in Clayton penthouse.

February 20, 2010	NKF Physicians Feast Gala	The National Kidney Foundation hosted its annual Physicians Feast Gala at the Kemp Auto Museum.

February 15, 2010	St. John's Mardi Gras Masquerade	The 6th annual St. John's Mercy Foundation's Mardi Gras Masquerade combined the whimsical spirit and music of the Beatles with the festive atmosphere of Mardi Gras. This year, more than $500,000 was raised to provide high quality medical care to those in need.

February 13, 2010	Dada Ball Trunk Show	An exclusive trunk show by Cameron Silver, owner of Decades, was held at the home of Susan Sherman on February 13.

February 9, 2010	JDRF Passport to a Cure Kick Off	Shri and Shashi Thanedar hosted a kick-off party for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Passport to a Cure spring gala.

January 17, 2010	Unveiled Bridal Show	St. Louis Magazine hosted a boutique bridal event in the Khorassan Ballroom of the beautiful Chase Park Plaza. Brides-to-be enjoyed champagne, desserts and a fashion show by Town and Country Bridal Boutique and Distinctions.

December 6, 2009	Nelly's Black and White Ball	Nelly hosted his fourth annual Black and White Ball at the Chase Park Plaza.

November 19, 2009	Watches, Wheels and Wine	Clarkson Jewelers hosted an evening of luxurious watches, wheels and wine!

November 19, 2009	Blues and Bling	Jazz and blues singer Kim Massie performed at a fundraiser for the Sheldon Art Galleries.

November 14, 2009	Stranger Than Fiction	The fundraiser for the St. Louis Public Library was an evening of bookish fun.

November 9, 2009	Dada Ball Kick Off Party	Cameron Silver made an appearance in St. Louis for an invitation-only kick off party for the upcoming Dada Ball to benefit the Contemporary Art Museum.

November 6, 2009	CUREiosity	The 4th annual CUREiosity event celebrated the "Rock Docs" making a difference at the Alvin J. Siteman Caner Center.

October 27, 2009	DesignSpeak Website Launch Event	St. Louis' design community gathered at the IDC to celebrate and support the launch of DesignSpeak's new website.

October 26, 2009	Dogs and Duds	Local St. Louis celebrities and their pooches came out to celebrate Animal Alliance's Dogs and Duds Fashion Show at the Kemp Auto Museum.


October 25, 2009	Miller Lite Football Tailgate	Miller Lite and football fans celebrated football Sunday.

October 24, 2009	Stan Musial Hall of Fame Gala	Guests gathered at the Ritz Carlton for the second annual fundraising Gala for Covenant House Missouri.

October 22, 2009	AT HOME Architect & Design Awards	St. Louis AT HOME unveiled the winners of the second annual Architect & Design Awards at the William D. Purser Center.

October 20, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's MIX	SLM hosted a soiree at the Moonrise Hotel to launch the November issue featuring the 16 Top Singles in St. Louis.

October 17, 2009	Grand Center Gala	The Grand Center Gala honored Edward Jones as the 2009 Gala Honoree before guests enjoyed the performance of the Tony Award-winning musical Phantom of the Opera.

October 15, 2009	Spirit Girls' Night Out	St. Luke's Hospital hosted an event celebrating good health, friendship and fun.

October 15, 2009	Lucas Park Fifth Anniversary Party	Lucas Park Grille in downtown St. Louis celebrated its fifth anniversary.

October 11, 2009	Celebrate Spot	Hundreds of people and their four-legged friends gathered in Forest Park for a 5k walk to raise money for the Young Women's Breast Cancer Program at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center.

October 11, 2009	Amazing Taste	Angels' Arms hosted its third annual wine, beer and spirit tasting at Lukas Liquors in Ellisville.

October 10, 2009	Walk Now for Autism	More than 20,000 participants gathered in Forest Park to raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks.

October 9, 2009	Domestic Violence Awareness Fashion Show	The Women's Lawyers Association hosted a fashion show at the downtown Macy's to raise awareness for Domestic Violence.

October 3, 2009	The Successes of Logos School	Logos School hosted its 22nd annual auction and dinner at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

October 2, 2009	Bacchus at the Basin	The Young Friends of the Art Museum presented the Saint Louis Wine Festival preview party at the Grand Basin in Forest Park.

September 26, 2009	Angels' Arms Bar Bounce	Historic Soulard was the site of an organized pub crawl to raise money and awareness for Angels' Arms.

September 25, 2009	Art Takes Flight	The Butterfly House hosted a fundraiser for conservation efforts featuring live music under the stars and an art auction.

September 23, 2009	Choose Your Shoes: A Night of Sole	Hundreds of women congregated at the Missouri History Museum to raise money for a new digital mammography van for the Missouri Baptist Breast HealthCare Center and for the opportunity to win a pair of shoes!

September 18, 2009	Glow in the Park	Thousands gathered at Forest Park to watch the many hot-air balloons glowing against the dark sky.

September 12, 2009	SLM's Fever Fall Fashion Show	SLM hosted the sixth annual FEVER Fall Fashion Show, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, at Plaza Frontenac. The event raised more than $36,000 for Autism Speaks.

September 11-13, 2009	Saint Louis Art Fair	The streets of downtown Clayton were the site for the 16th annual Saint Louis Art Fair.


September 5, 2009	Rams Kick-Off Party	A celebration of the 2009 Rams football season kick-off took place at Mandarin Lounge in the Central West End.

August 26, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's Best Dressed Party	SLM hosted a private party at ARAKA Restaurant in Clayton to launch the September issue featuring the Best Dressed in St. Louis list.

July 26, 2009	The Big Splash	McKnight Crossing Condos hosted a poolside fashion and trunk show, featuring Lori Coulter and Valerie Mills.

July 23, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's Best Doctors Reception	St. Louis Magazine celebrated the launch of the August "Best Doctors" issue with a private event at the Contemporary Art Museum.

July 20, 2009	Tee It Up	Life Skills hosted its 24th annual golf tournament and dinner auction at Meadowbrook Country Club.

July 16, 2009	St. Louis Aces Smash	The Moonrise Hotel courtyard was converted into a miniature tennis court where VIPs could mingle with pros from the St. Louis Aces.

July 13, 2009	Ryan Howard All Star Bash	On the eve of the All Star Game, Ryan Howard hosted a private event at Lumen to celebrate the launch of The Howard Family Foundation.

July 12, 2009	Mike Shannon's 70th Birthday Party	The Sky Terrace at the Four Seasons was the red carpet scene for Mike Shannon's 70th birthday party celebration.

July 10, 2009	Let Them Eat Art	Many talented artists and entertainers filled the streets of historic Maplewood for this "anything goes" event!

July 9, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's A-List Party	More than 1,000 people packed Maryland Plaza in the Central West End to celebrate SLM's 2009 A-List. Partygoers enjoyed food from thirteen A-List restaurants, cocktails and music from the Ralph Butler Band and DJ Steve Meier.

June 19, 2009	SLM Surprises A-List Winners	Have you heard the buzz? St. Louis is buzzing about SLM's 2009 A-List! On June 19, SLM staffers left the offices in a fleet of limos armed with A-List plaques and party invitations to celebrate the A-List honor with radio personalities one minute and restaurant owners the next.

June 13, 2009	Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure	Downtown St. Louis was a sea of pink when thousands came out to run the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

June 6, 2009	Celebaroo	The Celebaroo Gala, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, was held at the new NEO on Locust event space.

June 5, 2009	Logos School's High Tea	Hundreds of guests joined Logos School at the Ritz-Carlton for an afternoon of boutique shopping, tea and fashion!

May 30, 2009	FloraDora	In support of Circus Flora's 2009 production of "Medrano," guests enjoyed a thrilling evening of mystery, magic and circus performance!

May 28, 2009	American Cancer Society's Corporate Hero Dinner	The American Cancer Society honored their 2009 Corporate Heros with a private dinner at Maggiano's.

May 26, 2009	901 Tequila Launch Party	Justin Timberlake's new silver tequila, 901, premiered at a private launch party at Mandarin Lounge in the CWE.

May 14, 2009	Corks for a Cause	The open air courtyard of the Boulevard was the scene for an Angels' Arms fundraiser that featured wine and beer tastings from local wineries and breweries.

May 12, 2009	Shoshanna at The Little Black Dress	Swimwear and dress designer Shoshanna made a personal appearance at The Little Black Dress in Ladue.

May 9, 2009	JDRF's Unmask the Cure Gala	An evening complete with masks, beads and saxophones, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation hosted a Mardi Gras themed gala and successfully raised over $850,000.

May 7, 2009	Celebaroo	The American Cancer Society hosted Celebaroo, an exclusive VIP party , at a gorgeous home in Frontenac.

May 2, 2009	COCAcabana	More than 550 guests - including Jon Hamm of Mad Men - evoking the stylish glamour of the early 60s came out to support COCA's annual fundraising gala.

April 23, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's Spring Fever Fashion Show	Nearly 500 people packed Lumen to enjoy an evening of flashing cameras, chilled cocktails and flirty fashions. The night concluded as Cadillac presented a runway fashion show of spring trends from Nordstrom.

April 23, 2009	It's In The Cards Dinner Gala	Hundreds of guests gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel for a fundraising dinner and auction to benefit the Thompson Center for Autism. Tony Larussa also gave the partygoers the inside scoop on the 2009 Cardinals team.

April 22, 2009	Missouri History Museum Exhibit Opening	Members of the Missouri History Museum and VIPs gathered at the museum for the premiere of the exhibit Mary Lee Bendolph, Gee's Bend Quilts and Beyond.

April 18, 2009	Logos School's Gateway to Success	The Bluffs on Broadway was the scene for Logos School's spring event. Guests enjoyed spectacular views and delicious food and drinks. The evening honored the Pillar of Hope award recipients, Isaac and Marilyn Young.

April 18, 2009	Contemporary Art Museum 5th Anniversary Gala	St. Louis' Contemporary Art Museum celebrated its fifth anniversary with an elegant, black-tie gala at the Four Seasons Hotel. The event honored St. Louis artists Ernest Trova and Tom Friedman and raised money to support the exhibitions and education programs at the Contemporary.

April 3, 2009	Cats and Dogs Disco Ball	A disco-themed event raised money for the Companion Animal Alliance at the Ritz-Carlton on Friday night. Partygoers dressed up in their best 70s gear and danced the night away to Dr. Zhivegas.

March 18, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's Redesign Launch Party	The night before the grand opening of BRAVO!, SLM hosted a private event to launch the magazine's complete cover-to-cover redesign. Mo and Coco of the Soul Alliance provided the tunes while guests eagerly thumbed through the new April issue.

February 21, 2009	Dancing with the St. Louis Stars	On Saturday night, St. Louis celebrities donned their sequined gowns and tails and headed to the Four Seasons Hotel for a ballroom dancing competition. The elegant event raised money and awareness for St. Louis' Independence Center.

February 20, 2009	Mayor's Ball	St. Louis' City Hall was decked in lights, beads and feathers as hundreds of St. Louisans joined Kim and Mayor Francis Slay to celebrate the magic of the Mardi Gras season.

February 13, 2009	Boogie Ball	Hundreds of guests made an appearance at the Ameristar Casino in their trendiest 70s attire for the Boogie Ball, a fundraiser for the American Liver Foundation. The event featured a performance by the Pointer Sisters.

January 26, 2009	Saint Louis Arts Awards	The Khorassan Ballroom at the Chase Park Plaza was the site of the 2009 St. Louis Arts Awards, presented by the Arts and Education Council. The evening included dinner, an awards presentation and entertainment by COCAdance, Jeanne Trevor and Jessica Laney.

January 11, 2009	St. Louis Magazine's Unveiled Bridal Show	Flowers, wedding tulle and desserts were in abundance at St. Louis Magazine's Unveiled Bridal Show at the Chase Park Plaza. Brides-to-be chatted with 40 exclusive wedding vendors while sipping on mimosas and indulging in the extravagant desserts created by Chef Brian Hale of the Chase Park Plaza. The afternoon concluded with a runway presentation of Saks Fifth Avenue's 2009 Bridal Collection.

November 30, 2008	Nelly's Black and White Ball	St. Louis' A-List crowd headed to the Chase Park Plaza on Sunday night for Nelly's Third Annual Black and White Ball. The black-tie event was attended by rapper Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti and included a musical performance by Boyz II Men.

November 26, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's MIX	If you were single in St. Louis on Thanksgiving Eve, this was the place to be seen. Then again, even if you weren't single it was the place to be seen. By 9:00pm, nearly 1,000 people - including the 16 top singles featured in SLM's November issue - had packed HOME Nighclub at the Ameristar Casino. Celebrity DJ Sky Nellor kept the dance floor full as guests sipped on Budweiser Select, cocktails by Jose Cuervo Platino and Smirnoff, and checked out the informal fashion show featuring party attire from Byrd Style Lounge, Mary Jane's and PLAY.


November 20, 2008	Mercedes-Benz GLK First Look Event	Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts came out to the Kemp Auto Museum for a first look at the all new 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. This exclusive event was the only place the public could view the much-anticipated vehicle before it debuts in dealerships in January 2009. Guests dined on gourmet food from Russo's, sipped on Budweiser Select and also caught a first look at the designer collections from Saks Fifth Avenue.

November 7, 2008	CUREiosity	CUREiosity, the annual benefit for the Siteman Cancer Center, took place at Lumen on November 7 and honored nine "Rock Docs" who are on the front lines fighting cancer every day. Revelers enjoyed interactive entertainment, music by DJ Andrew and lavish food stations.

October 30, 2008	Architect and Design Award Winners Meet and Greet	The winners of the 2008 AT HOME Architect and Design Awards gathered at the first floor atrium of Plaza Frontenac, where their award-winning work was on display from October 24 - November 7. The winners mingled with each other and the public, answering questions and toasting the success of their projects.

October 25, 2008	Monster Mash	Just in time for Halloween, Bram Stoker's classic story of Dracula was presented by Dance STL at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Performed by BalletMet Columbus, Dracula was a show of spine-tingling drama, haunting music and sensational dance. After the October 25 performance, Dance STL hosted an after-party where guests (many in Dracula costumes) enjoyed music by the Smash Band and drinks compliments of Pearl Vodka and Schlafly Beer.

October 23, 2008	AT HOME Architect and Design Awards Reception	Over 300 people gathered at the Saint Louis Closet Co. showroom on October 23, eager to hear how the finalists placed for the 2008 AT HOME Architect and Design Awards. The evening began with hors d'oeuvres, drinks and music by JesseGannonTruth and concluded with the much-anticipated awards presentation.


October 21, 2008	Light Up The Night With Hope	The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network held their annual fundraiser, Light Up The Night With Hope, at the Saint Louis Science Center. Dr. William G. Hawkins was honored at this year's event.

October 15, 2008	Key to the Cure	2008 marked the 10th anniversary of Saks Fifth Avenue's women's cancer initiative, KEY TO THE CURE, and hundreds showed up to support the cause. Guests enjoyed fare and cocktails from local restaurants such as Fu Manchu, Robust and Ricardo's. But many did not have time for food as they searched for the "key that fits", which included a grand prize of a two-year lease on a brand-new Mercedes-Benz.

October 11, 2008	SPAtacular	Ginger Bay Salon and Spa hosted its 7th annual SPA-tacular event, which raised $7,400 for Annie's Hope. Guests received an Aveda gift bag upon arrival and were treated to spa treatment experiences from head to toe!

October 11, 2008	Walk Now For Autism	Over 20,000 people gathered in Forest Park to participate in a 1.5 mile walk to raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks.

October 11, 2008	Pink Tie Ball	The Ritz-Carlton was the site of the inaugural Pink Tie Ball raising money and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure St. Louis Affiliate. Guests dressed in their fanciest duds (pink ties for the gentlemen, of course) and enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing.

September 27, 2008	Dancing in the Streets	Grand Center was buzzing as attendees filled the streets to watch every form of dance imaginable...tap, hip hop, ballet, clog, modern, tango and more. Members of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes were made an appearance and England's Neighborhood Watch Stilts International performed on stilts during their St. Louis debut.

September 25, 2008	Clarkson Jewelers Grand Re-Opening	Clarkson Jewelers hosted a party for their best clients in celebration of the re-opening of the Chesterfield location.

September 23, 2008	Grand Opening of Clarkson Jewelers at the Meadows	Clarkson Jewelers opened the doors to their newest location in The Meadows. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, cupcakes and cocktails and were the first to view the gorgeous new location.

September 20, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's FEVER Fall Fashion Show	The music was rocking, the martinis were flowing and the cameras were flashing on September 20 at the fifth anniversary of St. Louis Magazine's FEVER Fall Fashion Show. The city's stylish set posed for pictures on the red carpet entrance before heading inside to enjoy Pearl Vodka cocktails, Budweiser Select and tasty cuisine from La Chef. The highlight of the evening was the runway show featuring designer fall collections from Saks Fifth Avenue.

September 19, 2008	Glow in the Park	A large crowd gathered in Forest Park on September 19 to watch the many luminous balloons bobbling aloft in the dark sky. Those in attendance enjoyed the spectacular view while noshing on hors d'oeuvres and dancing under the stars.

September 4, 2008	Autohaus BMW Grand Opening	The new Autohaus BMW hosted its official grand opening celebration on September 4. Autohaus clientele, BMW enthusiasts and media were invited to view the new luxurious 57,000 square foot establishment. Maplewood Mayor Marc Langston presented not just a "Key" to the City - but "Keys" to the City - to owner Anita Fink, general manager Kevin Dwyer and sales manager Joe Emerson.

September 5-7, 2008	Saint Louis Art Fair	The city of Clayton was buzzing the weekend of September 5. The cool weather was a nice surprise for the thousands of people who came out for the 15th annual Saint Louis Art Fair to view the works of 165 professional artists from around the US and Argentina.

August 27, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's Best Dressed Party	For one night, clothes really did make the man (and woman). The city's savviest socialites came out to ARAKA to pay homage to the 10 St. Louisans named on the magazine's Best Dressed list. Music by JesseGannonTruth filled the space while guests noshed on mini-burgers and flatbread and sipped cocktails by Crown Royal, Nuvo, Peroni and Sam Adams Light. The evening concluded as St. Louis Magazine and Saks Fifth Avenue presented massive gift boxes to this year's Best Dressed honorees.

August 14, 2008	Neiman Marcus Fall Fashion Preview	The evening of August 14, a fashion forward crowd spilled into the Zodiac Room to preview an exclusive fall fashion show featuring Neiman Marcus' Magnificent Seven. Music from DJ Big D filled the room as the models flaunted berry colored dresses one moment and romantic blouses the next. Inspired by the gorgeous fall trends, partygoers left filled with excitement about the cool weather season that lie ahead.

August 7, 2008	The Sky Terrace	The Sky Terrace, located on the 8th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, proved to be the perfect venue to enjoy the surprisingly cool summer night. Guests took in the breathtaking view of the city, sipped Tequila Herradura and Belvedere Vodka cocktails, and moved to music by DJ Andrew. Guests were able to enjoy a fabulous evening while supporting Cureiosity.

July 24, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's Best Doctors Reception	If you got your doc's voicemail the evening of July 24, we can explain. Over 700 of St. Louis' leading medical professionals congregated at the Coronado Ballroom to honor the 903 doctors who made St. Louis Magazine's 2008 Best Doctors list. The guests enjoyed Spanish-inspired tapas and sangria as they thumbed through the August issue, eagerly seeking out their own name.

July 18, 2008	Vanessa & Angela Simmons' Party	Vanessa and Angela Simmons, the stars of MTV's Run's House, were the special guests at Mandarin Lounge on Friday evening, July 18.

June 26, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's A-List Party	The rain stayed away for this year's A-List Party, which took place in the new white-hot event space, Lumen. Butterfly-winged fairies and woodland creatures greeted guests, creating a dreamlike atmosphere for the 900 partygoers who joined St. Louis Magazine at the launch of the July issue. Revelers enjoyed cuisine from A-List award-winning restaurants and an open bar compliments of Budweiser Select, Crown Royal and Smirnoff Vodka. The crowd ooh-ed and ahh-ed as the aerial performers twisted and turned over the A-Listers heads throughout the evening.

June 13, 2008	A-List Award Deliveries	Have you heard the buzz? On Friday, June 13, St. Louis Magazine staffers left the office in a fleet of limousines, armed with A-List plaques and party invitations for the 2008 A-List award winners. We piled out of the car in clouds of balloons at one location after the next, celebrating with restaurateurs one minute, boutique owners the next. After hours of deliveries (and hundreds of balloons), we returned to our offices, certain that we'd spread plenty of cheer and guaranteed that this year's A-List Party will be the most fabulous yet!

May 22, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's June Issue Launch	St. Louis Magazine’s June Issue Launch party kicked off the holiday weekend early on May 22. As guests lounged on the Mandarin rooftop patio, they sifted through the new issue of SLM and sipped their Plum Cosmopolitans compliments of Pearl Vodka. Throughout the night, the beats of DJ Big D kept guests moving to the music.

April 26, 2008	COCACabana	More than 360 guests, ranging in costumes from The Flinstones to The Incredibles, attended the 18th annual COCAcabana on April 26. Favorite animated and cartoon characters including the Cat in the Hat, Spiderman, Cruella DeVille and Speed Racer made their way to the event held under a huge tent on the COCA lot in University City. The event raised over $300,000 for COCA!

April 17, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's SPRING FEVER Fashion Show & Bachelor Auction	The evening of April 17, the scene in front of the Contemporary Art Museum was decidedly high style, as throngs of well-heeled glitizens posed for shutterbugs, air-kissed and waved hellos before St. Louis Magazine’s Spring Fever Fashion Show & Bachelor Auction, presented by Cadillac. Revelers enjoyed light fare and complimentary Peroni, Miller Chill and Tommy Bahama Rum cocktails. Impossibly gorgeous models sashayed down the runway in the brightest spring fashions from Neiman Marcus. Sure, the partygoers minds were on high style, but a good share of the ladies were there to treat a fever of a different kind. After the fashion show, catcalls filled the museum as dates with nine hunky, willing and single area firefighters were auctioned to the highest bidders.

April 5, 2008	Razzle Dazzle Ball	A sell-out crowd of more than 530 of St. Louis' top philanthropists showed their devotion to the children of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery as they converged upon the Sheraton Chalet at Westport, for the 10th Annual Razzle Dazzle Ball. This year, the gala surpassed the goal and raised a record-breaking $317,000!

March 20, 2008	April Issue Launch Party at Skybox	Skybox, with its 75 HD TV screens, served as the perfect spot for the first night of March Madness. Over 300 people showed up to cheer on their bracket picks and peruse the pages of the new April issue of St. Louis Magazine.

March 13, 2008	Lafayette 148 Fashion Event at Saks Fifth Avenue	Saks Fifth Avenue St. Louis was pleased to host an in-store fashion show featuring fashions from the Spring Lafayette 148 New York. Collection designer, Edward Wilkerson was on hand to send the models down the runway in perfect style. One hundred women were treated to champagne, hors d'oeuvres and of course, the fashion show. This event also served as the launch of the new weekend collection for Lafayette 148, sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue.

March 12, 2008	Girls Night Out at Genovese Jewelers	Genovese Jewelers hosted a Girls Night Out event to benefit FIRST (Friends of Legal Immigrants and Refugees in St. Louis). Over 150 women enjoyed margaritas and hors d'oeuvres while they were treated to manicures, massages and even professional salsa dance lessons! Gabriel and Company provided a trunk show of trendy stackable bands and each guest left with a gift bag complete with a "bling" t-shirt and an ultrasonic jewelry cleaning machine. Genovese Jewelers proved it's good to be a girl!

March 6, 2008	SLeeK VIP Preview Reception	The chic crowd at the VIP opening of SLeeK was treated to a sneak peek of Chef Hubert Keller's newest restaurant, an upscale steakhouse and ultra lounge inside Lumiere Place. The stylish evening was filled with Chef Keller's award-winning culinary creations, cocktails and music by DJ Andrew. To top off the night, The Shoppes of Lumiere Place presented an exclusive fashion show featuring clothing from blush, Men's Room and L'ove.

February 8, 2008	Mick Fleetwood VIP Night & Concert	On February 8, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band kicked off its world tour at the Sheldon Concert Hall. VIP guests enjoyed meeting Mick at a private pre-concert cocktail party catered by Monarch Restaurant, before enjoying an intimate, unplugged conert featuring Fleetwood Mac classics and stories about the bands past.

February 1, 2008	Mayor's Ball	In celebration of the magic and merriment of the Mardi Gras season, historic City Hall was decked with feathers, satin and lights for the 2008 Mayor's Ball. One thousand guests put on their finest attire and sparkly masks and joined Kim and Mayor Francis Slay for a night to remember.

January 31, 2008	Best Lawyers Reception	The winter snow storm on January 31 did not prevent nearly 200 people from visiting The Fountain Room at ~scape in the Central West End. The private reception, presented by Infiniti, was held in celebration of the launch of the February issue which featured Woodward/White, Inc.'s Best Lawyers in St. Louis 2008. The city's best and brightest legal talent shook hands and toasted each other on their accomplishments while enjoying fabulous food stations, creative cocktails and the energetic beats of the Hot House Sessions.

January 13, 2008	St. Louis Magazine's Unveiled Bridal Show	Satin, wedding cake and flowers were in abundance at Unveiled in the Chase Park Plaza's Khorassan Ballroom. Brides-to-be came with their mothers, bridesmaids and fiances to talk with 50 of St. Louis' premier bridal vendors while enjoying mimosas, desserts and hors d'oeuvres. The afternoon concluded with a runway presentation of Saks Fifth Avenue's beautiful Bridal Collection gowns. Brides-to-be left all smiles and full of ideas to help make their wedding a dream come true.

December 19, 2007	Lumière Place Opening	City dignitaries and casino execs threw a giant novelty light switch to light up Lumière’s distinctive green-glass tower, setting off the largest rooftop fireworks display in the city’s history. Guests flooded the downtown casino’s wavy 75,000-square-foot main thoroughfare, with its Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired architecture and Chihuly-esque glass chandeliers, as chef Hubert Keller personally served VIPs in his new Sleek lounge. When the facility opened to the public later in the evening, lines swelled to more than 200 deep, as patrons registered for player cards to take their first crack at Pinnacle’s newest floating palace.

November 21, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's MIX at Monarch	On Thanksgiving Eve, the city's hottest and hippest crowd packed Monarch for MIX, presented by It's Just Lunch. Some came looking for love, some came with an eye on one of the top singles, while others were there simply to check out Los Angeles' DJ Cobra, who kept the dance floor full all night long. The 500 partygoers sipped on Budweiser Select, creative cocktails from Smirnoff Vodka and Cuervo and enjoyed lavish appetizers from Monarch while raising money and awareness for Food Outreach.

November 13, 2007	The Art of Entertaining at Neiman Marcus, November 13

November 2, 2007	Dancing with the St. Louis Stars

October 25, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's November Issue Launch Party at the Westin

October 18, 2007	Fall Into Skyhouse Event

October 18, 2007	Body Worlds VIP Opening

October 18, 2007	Larry Levy's ~scape Opening	An impressive stretch of seafood (crab, lobster and shrimp) greeted the nearly 350 guests at this Central West End hot spot's opening. Internationally celebrated restaurateur (and St. Louis native) Larry Levy's venture with entertainment mogul Ted Koplar was the toast of the town this Thursday night. From the stone crab—caught in the Florida Keys specifically for the event—to the made-to-order crêpes and plump chocolate-covered strawberries laid out atop the wine racks, ~scape proved a delightful—and delicious—escape.

October 17, 2007	Saks Fifth Avenue's The Hunt for Pink October	A sumptuous buffet, pastel-frosted pastries and tasty "dessert martinis" kept more than 1,000 guests satisfied as St. Louis women shopped for a cure at Saks Fifth Avenue's The Hunt for Pink October event. This kickoff to the boutique's four-day women's cancer fundraiser, part of Saks' nationwide Key to the Cure event, was its most successful to date, bringing in more than $100,000 to benefit the Siteman Cancer Center and Gateway to Hope. Two percent of the four-day shopping weekend's sales went straight to those charities, as well.

October 11, 2007	2007 Grand Center Gala	Following cocktails in the Sheldon's Louis Spiering Room, Grand Center honored local arts philanthropists Ken and Nancy Kranzberg for their outstanding contributions to St. Louis culture and arts—including Grand Center itself, of course. A delectable gourmet dinner followed—and even that was but an appetizer to the evening's main course, a sizzling performance by Grammy Award-winning diva Dionne Warwick (a philanthropist in her own right), who belted out the hits to an appreciative crowd in the Sheldon's concert hall. Jazz St. Louis executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford joined in with fluid blues harmonica soloing.

October 6, 2007	Fever After Party at Nectar Lounge

October 6, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's Fever Fall Fashion Show	Fashion came off the hanger—in the Aero Charter Aircraft Hangar—at Spirit of St. Louis Airport for St. Louis Magazine's Fever, a benefit for Autism Speaks and Fashion Group International. Models made a surprise entrance onto the (fashion) runway from a plan parked outside on the (real) runway, giving guests an exclusive view of Nordstrom's fall collections. The warm weather gave guests themselves license to wear their most daringly chic outfits. Completing the scene: drinks from Pearl Vodka and Bud Select, plus food from Butler's Pantry.

September 25, 2007	Stray Rescue 10 Years of Pawfection Cocktail Party	Stray Rescue founder Randy Grim's mission of mercy has captured the public's imagination and brought in hundreds of volunteers over the past decade. This evening event at Frazer's in Benton Park celebrated the organization's many triumphs—and raised money for funds to support its future ones. Live music by Swing Set, plus an open bar, a gourmet buffet and an auction to win a commissioned portrait by Peter Max (valued at $25,000) completed the festivities.

September 23, 2007	Mike Shannon's 50 Years VIP Party & Ceremony	"Get up, baby, get up!" Just about the entire Shannon clan, accompanied by former Cardinals teammates, fellow broadcasters and Cards top brass, turned out at Mike Shannon's Steaks & Seafood to celebrate the sportsman's legacy before the official pre-game ceremony at Busch Stadium. Shannon, born and raised in St. Louis, signed with the Cards in 1958, playing a key role on three Cardinals World Series teams before moving up to the team's front office in 1971 and into the broadcast booth the following year. The Cards' home finale proved a fitting tribute, as the team bested the Houston Astros 4-3.

September 21, 2007	Cystic Fibrosis Wine Opener	Previewing the St. Louis Wine Festival, which was held the following weekend, this exclusive event at St. Louis City Hall brought in more than 400 guests, who sampled from local wineries, including Crown Valley, Les Bourgeois, Mary Michelle, Peaceful Bend, St. James and Stone Hill, plus exotic wines from local importers. Also featured: some of the top names in St. Louis dining, including The Dubliner, La Salsa, Savor, Sportsman's Park, the Tin Can Tavern and Vin de Set. The night's charitable draw: upwards of $50,000.

September 21, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's October Issue Release Party at F15teen

September 15, 2007	Junior League of St. Louis Benefit Polo Match	Horses' hooves thundered over the cool grass of Chesterfield's Smith McGehee Polo Field this chilly September afternoon as spectators cheered and sipped wine on the sidelines. Known since antiquity as the "game of kings," polo has a long legacy here: The St. Louis Polo Club is the second oldest existing in the country, and the first match benefiting local nonprofits took place here in 1893. This year's match upheld that legacy, with more than 250 guests bringing in $18,000 to benefit the Junior League's community programs.

September 2, 2007	Nelly's Black and White Ball	Only the barest wisp of swirling lights on the Chase Park Plaza's outer walls gave Central West End drivers and pedestrians a hint of the delicious mayhem taking place inside. In contrast with the unseasonably cool summer night, it was hot, hot, hot in there, with R&B singer Ruben Studdard swaying a star-studded crowd that included internationally celebrated hip-hop and rap artists Ashanti, Jibbs and the St. Lunatics, plus Nelly, co-host Jermaine Dupri and scores of local celebrities.

August 25, 2007	An Evening With Wild Canid - On Assignment	Forget Snakes on a Plane. Busch Gardens and SeaWorld flew lemurs and alligators cross-country for the Wild Canid Center's annual gala at Roberts Orpheum Theatre. Sharing space with these animals were 150 guests, who were moved (or perhaps frightened) to donate thousands of dollars to the wolf sanctuary. National Geographic's Joel Sartore, whose photography has helped raise awareness about endangered wild wolves, was honored with Wild Canid's Perkins Partner in Conservation Medal.

August 25, 2007	TalentPlus Celebrates 30 Years: A St. Jude's Benefit	Stars twinkled above the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park as the "stars, star makers and star gazers" celebrated TalentPlus' 30th anniversary. Sharon Tucci, the agency's founder, anchored the center of a swirling constellation of St. Louis society, and guests started the weekend early with drinks from Anheuser-Busch, Glazer's Midwest and Tito's Handmade Vodka, plus edibles from Pasta House and Jilly's Cupcake Bar. More than 600 guests' contributions will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

August 23, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's Best Dressed Party	The cocktails and the conversation both bubbled as the city's savviest sartorialists took the fore at St. Louis Magazine's Best Dressed soirée. Former Cardinals player Ozzie Smith and fashionista Jerry Talamantes were just a couple of the familiar faces paying homage to this year's 13 snappiest dressers, who each were presented with a massive gift box from Saks Fifth Avenue. Colorful sushi and canapés from Busch's Grove chefs quelled the packed crowd, which chatted the night away while enjoying the sounds of Arvell and Company.

August 17, 2007	Neiman Marcus and St. Louis Magazine's Very Important Trends Fashion Preview

August 16, 2007	Saint Louis Crisis Nursery's Celebrity Waiter and Waitress Event	Media types are sometimes accused of "taking tips" from strange sources and "dishing out" the criticism, sans action. But the tables turned one hot night at Monarch, when St. Louis media celebs (as well as numerous corporate leaders, politicians and sports stars) sprang into action to dish with diners and gather tips from patrons to raise funds for Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. By the end of the night, more than 650 people had gone home stuffed, leaving only crumbs and a pile of dough totaling approximately $70,000.

July 25, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's Best Doctors in St. Louis Reception

July 13, 2007	Red Carpet Event

June 28, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's A-List Party

May 17, 2007	St. Louis Magazine's Cool Issue Launch Party

May 12, 2007	Arts Desire After Party: The Factory

May 11, 2007	Peter Nygard Fashion Show

May 10, 2007	Sips and Sounds at The Mad Art Gallery

April 28, 2007	NFL Celebrity Event at XES in the Drunken Fish

April 28, 2007	COCAcabana	Hundreds converged under the giant tent raised in COCA's parking lot to suspend reality for a night and hobnob in cosutmes reflecting fashion throughout the ages, for better or for worse, in honor of this year's theme, "Fashion Follies." St. Louis' best-know fashion plates traveled to the darkest depths of their closets and emerged bedecked in feathers, silk, sequins and atrocities so heinous we dare not speak of them. Though many dressed with a nod to frivolity, the event itself, which featured dinner, dancing and a premium silent auction, was seriously entertaining.

April 26, 2007	Metropolis' 10 Year Anniversary Party	Metropolis celebrated 10 years of luring young professionals to St. Louis in fitting style, taking over downtown hot spot Copia for an awards ceremony and birthday party. Though the event included none of the clown-and-cupcake fanfare of most 10-year-olds' parties, guests seemed more than sated by the fantastic wine selection and delicious dinner, and the night's success was proof positive of Metropolis' own success.

April 26, 2007	Old Bags	Handbag lovers gathered at The Living World at the St. Louis Zoo for a party and silent auction to benefit the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. Hundreds of gorgeous designer handbags, both brand new and gently used were auctioned off.

April 12, 2007	St. Louis Magazine Welcomes new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Schenkenberg	A blaring fire alarm dissuaded no one from boarding the elevator to get into Mandarin Lounge to welcome St. Louis Magazine's new Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Schenkenberg. Once inside, friends and fans of the magazine mingled, reveling in the opportunity to catch up with old friends and chat with Mr. Schenkenberg. The excited buzz trailed off well into the evening, effectively drowning out that fire alarm which, luckily, only signaled a hot party.

April 10, 2007	Fuel's 2nd Anniversary Celebration at Lucas School House	On April 10, Mayor Slay, St. Louis Magazine and Young Professionals from around the region joined Fuel at the Historic Lucas School House in Soulard to celebrate 2 years of networking, social events, and community service. Party revelers enjoyed appetizers and complimentary Tommy Bahama "rum-tini's." Fuel is a social volunteer group of young professionals geared at supporting the City by providing volunteers to staff community events.

April 1, 2007	Cardinals' Home Opener at Mike Shannon's	Mike Shannon's steakhouse was the premiere pregame and postgame hotspot on Opening Day. Over 2500 people enjoyed festivities both in the restaurant and outside in The Outfield bar area.

March 9, 2007	St. Patrick's Center's Irish Party	The 1st Annual St. Patrick's Irish Party to benefit St. Patrick Center was held March 9 at Windows Off Washington. Young professionals and those young at heart enjoyed Irish appetizer stations, Jameson's Irish Whiskey and live music by The Dave Glover Band from 97.1FM. Fox 2's John Pertzborn was the Celebrity Chair, and event chairs were Leslie Tunney of St. Louis Magazine and Patrick Quinn of Major Brands.

March 8, 2007	Sips and Sounds	Young professionals came to the Mad Art Gallery for a hip alternative to happy hour. DJ Big D kept the crowd entertained while they sampled food from Red Moon and enjoyed complimentary Bud Select and PEELS.

February 16, 2007	St. Louis Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball	You know what they say: It ain’t a party until the mayor of the city puts on a sparkly mask and a cape. By those standards, City Hall saw the one and only party of the year with this event.

January 27, 2007	Reminisce with Ranken Jordan Gala	Patients, employees and supporters of Ranken Jordan, the state's only pediatric specialty hospital, celebrated the organization's 66th anniversary amid a photo display depicting founder Mary Ranken Jordan and the hundreds of children she helped over the years. Her charitable influence lives on to this day.

January 26, 2007	Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center's Evening with Chris Botti	St. Louisans certainly aren't the only ones dazzled by trumpeter Chris Botti's many talents—People magazine named Botti one of its "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2004, and he has earned multiple Grammy nominations—but at this event Botti played for our ears only, a gift for which concertgoers happily thanked him.

January 25, 2007	Contemporary Art Museum's Champagne Reception with Artist Jim Hodges	Art lovers from around the world gathered in St. Louis to celebrate the opening of I Remember Heaven: Jim Hodges and Andy Warhol. Attendees chattered in varied accents but were united by their approval of this groundbreaking exhibition, the first ever to consider, in one breath, the work of these two artists, both of whom have served as generational icons.

January 14, 2007	Unveiled 2007	More than 50 bridal vendors gathered at the Chase Park Plaza to woo St. Louis' most discerning brides with the best nuptial fare the city has to offer. Guests sipped champagne and sampled wedding cake as they perused photographers' portfolios, reliving the most decadent of their childhood wedding fantasies or planning the real thing.

January 6, 2007	COCAdance Anniversary	The Center of Creative Arts united members past and present for "Looking Back, Looking Forward," the 15th-anniversary celebration of COCAdance, a dance company for high school students capable of performing and training at an advanced level. Graduate Antonio Douthit, currently of New York City's Alvin Ailey dance company, fresh off a rave review from The New York Times, brought his blossoming talents to the event. Current troupe members rose to the challenge posed by their elders, resulting in a breathtaking event.

January 3, 2007	The St. Louis Black Repertory Company's Rep Ties Gala	The second annual Rep Ties Gala lured more than double last year's crowd with a compelling production of Ain't Misbehavin', which drew rave reviews from the giddy crowd, decked out in a variety of ties, ascots and scarves in honor of the event—but the chance to recognize Toni Bailey, retired Boeing executive, and Ken Page, a local actor most recently spotted in the film Dreamgirls, was just as satisfying.

December 22, 2006	Beautiful Life Party	The Central West End reveled in its role as host to the unabashedly beautiful as Mandarin Lounge crooked its finger and St. Louisans came sauntering, with high confidence and low BMIs, to sip cocktails, win prizes and marvel at a night that never lost its luster.

December 22, 2006	Veiled Prophet Ball	The Adam's Mark Hotel hosted the 122nd annual event with pride as more than 2,000 guests gathered to admire this year's maid of honor and watch as Janice Jones was crowned the newest Queen of Love and Beauty.

December 20, 2006	Food Outreach Holiday Party	Colleen and Robin Carlton opened their home to a festive fundraiser for Food Outreach, spreading good fortune liberally as guests gathered to eat, drink and make merry in an effort to help others do the same. The Discovery Channel sent a camera crew to film the event, which will be bringing holiday cheer to its audience next holiday season.

December 9, 2006	Art Museum Biennial Gala	The Snow Ball's 400-or-so artfully outfitted guests only amplified the delicate beauty of the Saint Louis Art Museum's Sculpture Hall. The ethereal was commonplace throughout the evening, but the sweetest treat was the funds raised—more than a quarter-million dollars to support arts-education programs at the museum.

December 2, 2006	Friends of Wings 5th Annual Big Bear Brunch	The crowd at this brunch didn't need any Bloody Marys to loosen up—just a cookie-decorating station and some balloon animals. The peanut butter–jelly buffet probably didn't hurt, either. But it was the Build-A-Bear raffle that really got the crowd to go wild.

December 1, 2006	Mental Health Association Snowball Gala	Now in its seventh decade, the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis has had plenty of time to perfect its fundraisers. Guests vied silentyly for enticing auction items as the Fabulous Motown Revue crooned them into fits of generosity. The city's greatest resource for the more than 270,000 St. Louisans affected by mental illness ended the night grateful, its own resources replenished.

November 22, 2006	St. Louis Magazine's Singles Bash	While it may have started as the Singles Bash, that title was far from apt by the end of the night. More than a few of our Top Singles were spotted leaving cozily coupled—and they weren't the only ones. Cynics may call it coincidence, a lapse in judgment or the happy side effect of a chilly night—we call it love.

November 18, 2006	Young Zoo Friends' Zootini	The hastily scrawled sign outside the Saint Louis Zoo's Living World—"Zootini is sold out!"—hinted at the revelry inside, where guests sporting their best Brazilian-style attire sipped zoo-themed martinis and nabbed chicken saté from milling waiters before gathering on the dance floor. There, the samba-savvy group partied like they were at Carnaval—a wild party for wild animals.

November 18, 2006	Better Family Life's 21st Annual Unity Ball	Better Family Life knows how to start a party. "At the beginning, [Mayor Francis Slay] presented a $500,000 check," says BLF spokeswoman Angela Pierce. "That started the excitement, which just carried over through the night." The benefit brought the community aid organization one giant step closer to renovating one of the buildings it uses for a variety of its services.

November 12, 2006	St. Andrew's Remarkable St. Louisans Dinner Gala	The dinner—held at the Chase Park Plaza's Khorasson Room—was scrumptious from start to finish. The honorees, 24 of St. Louis' most selfless senior citizens, were inspirational. And the beneficiary, St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors, which provides assistance to local seniors, was unquestionably deserving.

November 11, 2006	Cinema St. Louis Filmmakers' Party	Fans, judges and filmmakers put aside their creative differences and agreed to eat, drink and be merry at Bar Italia in honor of the 15th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival. The high concentration of artists in the room made for scintillating conversation—and plenty of hints as to what next year's festival holds.


November 11, 2006	Mandarin Lounge Opening	The Central West End's newest hot spot had the city abuzz long before its official opening. The luxe lounge was graced with both Nelly's and Orlando Pace's raucous birthday celebrations, as well as SLM's November launch party, before its formal introduction to the city's nightlifers on November 11. Finally, delightfully, the crowd's curiosity was sated.

November 3, 2006	Hoorah for the Bra!	The party for Cheree Berry's book of the same name, which celebrates the support garment of the century, was hardly your topical sedate book signing. C-cups, desserts and martinis were as plentiful as the hard facts (or, should we say, pleasantly firm) that the cheeky pop-up book delivers in spades.


October 28, 2006	St. Louis Cardinals World Series Celebration	The room sizzled with giddy jubilation as the Cards feted the previous night's triumph at Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood. The accolades flowed faster than the champagne, and the team deserved it all. Let them eat steak.

October 22, 2006	Animal House's Barkapalooza	The day was chilly, but dogs and owners took it as an invitation to bundle up in their coziest Sunday best and join the fun, which included pet talent and agility contests. Even the canine-free had plenty to enjoy as they listened to sets from local bands. At day's end attendees were happy to head home, satisfied that they'd helped fund a home for animals less fortunate than their own.

October 21, 2006	Judy Ride Foundation's Ninth Annual Spin	Hundreds of bikers gathered to pedal fiendishly for three hours in an effort to get, well, technically nowhere, at the Judy Ride, held jointly with the Survivors’ Breakfast. Though they didn’t cover much distance, it would be folly to say that the participants didn’t get anywhere. With their endurance they paid homage to the strength and tenacity of women with breast cancer. Afterward, the tired riders enjoyed massages and plenty of treats, from fresh muffins and bagels to goodie bags full of swag.

October 15, 2006	Copia First Anniversary Party	Synergy Productions and Will Witherspoon of the St. Louis Rams hosted the raucous celebration that coasted into the wee hours, buoyed by plenty of good food, strong ddrinks, fresh fashion and eclectic music. Though some partygoers may not have remembered the event in the morning, you can be sure no one will forget to show up next year.

October 14, 2006	Saint Louis Science Center's Trash or Treasure Gala	No need to consult an expert—this event was a gem. From the array of items and trips auctioned off to the delicious food served in the skywalk over Highway 40, this party glittered with enough tiny details to keep it shining all night. The Keno brothers (although somewhat diminutive) were no small addition; guests continued to rave about their genuine affability long after their departure.

October 6, 2006	The Repertory Theatre's Mainstage Madness Gala October 6	The bawdy antics of the revelers at this 40th anniversary party demonstrated the theater’s enduring constant while displaying how much has changed since it was founded by the Sisters of Loretto. Packed house? Of course. Chaste nuns? Not so much.

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