the nook
A ribbon was cut to celebrate the opening of the retail store, which sells apparel, unique gifts and Missouri-made items. Located in Ladue, it is run by volunteers, and all profits benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

ladue horton watkins high school
Students cut a rug at the annual Ladue Dance Marathon and raised more than $73,000. The student-led event supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit that raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research and community outreach.

laumeier sculpture park
Guests felt a creative spark at After Dark: Fire & Light. The event focused on fire as a tool for creative production, and it featured art activities and demonstrations while allowing the park’s unique pieces to be viewed at night.
Photo: Mark Fisher

concordia seminary
Students, faculty and staff braved a shave to help kids with cancer. The seminary took part in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser and raised more than $5,000 to help fund research to end childhood cancers.