Life + Culture

Little Patients, Big Miracles

Uniting St. Louis And The World Through Pediatric Medicine Article by Stacey Dixson, PhD | Photography by World Pediatrics When one is honored at the United Nations General Assembly, it’s a strong affirmation that your mission is making a global impact. This year, World Pediatrics, an international nonprofit providing life-saving pediatric surgical care to children without access to advanced medical treatment, celebrates its 25th anniversary. With nine locations around the world, including a...

Arts + Culture

Lend A Hand

Local Household Donation Resources Article by Mel Boban When life takes unexpected turns, having a safe, comfortable place to call home becomes more precious than ever. Fortunately, St. Louis is home to several organizations dedicated to ensuring that families facing hardship don't start over with empty rooms or bare floors. These local charities understand that furniture isn't just about comfort, it's about stability, and hope for a new endeavor.  The Sharing Shed   in St. Charles partners...

Entertainment

Saddling Up For The Annual Hot List Party

Article by Kelley Lamm | Photography by Personal Expression Photos   The Annual Hot List Party saddled up for a one-of-a-kind hoe-down at Busch Family Brewing & Distilling, presented by the IN YOUR CITY Show with Kelley & Gordon and City Lifestyle Clayton, St. Charles County and Chesterfield luxury publications. The celebration brought together owner Billy Busch, community leaders, entrepreneurs and tastemakers for an evening that blended rustic charm with sophisticated style. Guests were...

Entertainment

Big League Impact

'We Want To Love People Not Just With Our Words But With Our Actions. We Want To Come Alongside Them.' Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Taka Yanagimoto “We want to love people not just with our words but with our actions. We want to come alongside them.” One of the most respected Major League Baseball pitchers of his generation—the only rookie to close a World Series in the 21st century—Adam Wainwright spent his 18-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Now he wants to...

Health + Wellness

Evening With Terry Bradshaw

STLMGAC: Bringing Together The STL Cancer Community Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer On Nov. 20 comes an opportunity to join Pro Football Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Terry Bradshaw and supporters of the St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer in a special philanthropic evening to raise funds, build awareness about cancer treatments and spur cancer prevention.  The St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer is considered to be the...

Life + Culture

Inspired By Gifts Of Life

Mid-America Transplant Provides Love, Hope, Courage, Life And Heroes Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Mid-America Transplant Organ donation is a personal decision, and it’s natural to feel cautious. However, one “yes” to this type of donation can save up to eight lives and help heal up to 75 more through tissue and eye donation. One St. Louis-headquartered organization dedicates each day to saving more lives through these means: Mid-America Transplant.  "In 2024, Mid-America...

Entertainment

Wow Those Guests

Performance Art Meets The Party Food Scene Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Vivant Entertainment Most everyone has experienced large events, and most of them go the same way: static buffet tables, tray-passed appetizers and maybe some fun signature cocktails at an open bar. Vivant Entertainment is bringing a new idea to the event landscape, where food and beverage is an artful performance. Events go from unexpected to unforgettable. With servers entertaining party guests as performers...

Health + Wellness

Freshly Cooked, Portion-Controlled Meals

Meal Preparation Company Fit-Flavors Provides Chef-Inspired Rotating Menu Of Cuisines Article by Julie Brown Patton Jillian Tedesco, founder and CEO of fit-flavors, is zealous about healthy eating, fitness and proper nutrition. "The best-kept secret to a healthy lifestyle isn’t another diet or trick, it’s a mindset shift," she says. "The moment you stop treating health like a race or a punishment, and start seeing it as a privilege, everything changes. It stops being about giving things up...

Food + Beverage

Legacy Of Chocolate Excellence

St. Louis Chocolatier Family Bissinger's Preserves Handcrafted Confection That Began in 1668 Paris, France Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Jennifer Sampson Bissinger’s story began in 1668 Paris, France. As guardians of a legacy of European chocolate excellence, it continues today with the Abel family in St. Louis. “Our rich history of confection craftsmanship has endured for over 350 years,” says Bissinger’s owner and chief chocolate officer, Dan Abel Jr. “The Bissinger...

Arts + Culture

Food To Fashion

Harvesting Haute Couture Article by Audra Harrold Fashion always has been about reinvention, often turning the unexpected into the irresistible. In recent years, designers have taken that mantra to new heights by transforming the contents of kitchens into the fabrics of wardrobes. Food has become fashion’s freshest ingredient. Take mushrooms, for example. No longer just a topping on pizza, fungi are now cultivated into supple, sustainable “mushroom leather.” With the texture of suede and the...