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From the Garden: Fragrant Plants
Blooms are great for adding visual interest to a landscape and attracting those all-important pollinators. Another part of the allure of a flower garden is its wonderful fragrance! Here are …Read More
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From the Garden: Top Five Gardening Resolutions
Many people make New Year’s resolutions, mostly related to saving money, losing weight or starting a new hobby. But I’m not going to talk about my exercise goals, my plans to read more …Read More
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From the Garden: Must-Have Fresh Herbs for the Holidays
I was sitting in my kitchen earlier today, putting together menus for the upcoming holidays. I try to create meals that combine some of my family’s classic recipes, like Rev. Smith’s …Read More
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From the Garden: How to Overwinter Outdoor Containers
I’ve always loved container gardening. It’s a sign that spring has arrived when I get to use colorful annuals like coleus and petunias to create ‘art’ for my porch, garden …Read More
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From the Garden: Beautiful Bulbs
I know a lot of my fellow gardeners might be feeling like they’re finished for the year. Maybe the summer was especially hot and dry, or rabbits and deer ate more than their fair share of …Read More
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From the Garden: Zinnias Save the Day
If your garden is anything like mine, it’s starting to show a little wear and tear, responding to the extremes of summer. The bloom is off my roses—literally—and most other flowers in …Read More
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From the Garden: Hydrangeas
I am hard-pressed to name a shrub that matches the hydrangea for drama, splendor and elegance. From subtle, starry-shaped lacecap flowers to dramatic, large globes, there is a hydrangea to …Read More
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From the Garden
I find that my garden can put on a glorious show almost without my help. I have a few favorite perennials and some companion shrubs that never disappoint in my zone 8A garden, including …Read More
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From the Garden: Salvia
I often get asked which plants are my favorites. As a garden designer and lifelong plant connoisseur, that can feel like a trick question. But if you want a plant that is hardy, …Read More
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From the Garden: Growing Herbs
Herbs are incredibly useful—and they’re also beautiful and fragrant! I have herbs everywhere throughout the farm: in the vegetable garden, potted in containers and mixed in with …Read More
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Mar19Tue
Get in tune with your creative side at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, currently featuring exhibitions by Guan Xiao, Christine Corday, Oliver Laric and Vashon High School students.
Apr19FriEnjoy the stirring sounds of Ireland, Scotland and more at a special Ozark Theatre performance by Keltic Reign. The family band features fiddle, piano accordion, bass and vocals.
Apr20SatCelebrate your love of yoga (and sweets) at Down Dogs + Donuts, a Brick City Yoga event for students of all levels. Enjoy a class, then stick around for coffee and Strange Donuts. Vegan treats will be available; reservations are required.
Kids, keep your eyes peeled for goodies at Grace Chapel Lutheran Church’s Easter Egg Hunt & Family Photo Day! Children up to age 12 can hunt for eggs, and families enjoy photo ops, face painting, crafts, games, food and more.
Apr25Thu
Enjoy a private fashion show and shopping experience with designer clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost. Featured labels include Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. A portion of proceeds benefits the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri.
Apr27SatGather a team and test your knowledge at the Arts As Healing trivia night. In addition to showing off your smarts, you can bid on our silent auction items and test your luck in various raffles. Bring food and drinks to share with your table. Beer, soda and water will be provided (Spirits are not allowed in the venue). Doors open at 6:30pm. Trivia starts at 7:00pm.
Apr28SunJoin the students of Lift for Life Academy at its annual Celebrating Success fashion show. Enjoy a cocktail hour, musical entertainment, silent auction and more. The event benefits the academy’s educational programs.
Apr29MonIn addition to supporting the work of the Signature Foundation, proceeds from the tournament will benefit three other nonprofit efforts: Annie’s Hope, Midtown Community Services and VetLinks. Sponsorships are available by contacting Beth at bschlueter@
signaturefoundation.org. May22Wed
After publishing a memoir on life after retirement, Hiding in My Pajamas, and launching a national speaking career at 75, Becky Kueker thought she had it all. Then a complicated surgery requiring six months in a wheelchair turned her life in a new direction. After fighting fear, depression and the realization that she would once again have to start over, Becky shares her journey and highlights many of the inspiring people she met along the way. Every chapter of her new book, A Classic in Clown Shoes, is filled with poignant stories from women and men who have proven that aging does not have to define you and that laughter changes everything. Books will be available for purchase at the event from the author.
Jun20Thu
Gitana Productions presents an original play inspired by the stories of German immigrants who led abolition efforts in Missouri. Performances are June 20, 22 and 23. After each, there will be a question-and-answer session with the actors, historians and playwright Cecilia Nadal.
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