St. Louis has been a jumping-off point for more than one ‘model’ citizen in recent years. Among them is Ladue native and MICDS grad Devon Windsor, regularly seen on Victoria’s Secret runways (and countless others) and as the face of such high-profile beauty and fashion brands as Sephora and Max Mara Studio. She recently toured the St. Louis Fashion Fund incubator and discussed possible involvement with the organization’s five-year anniversary events. Pictured: Windsor (center) with Fashion Fund co-founder Kathleen Bibbins and board chair Susan Sherman
Bon appétit! Our town recently snared a spot on Food & Wine’s tasty list of THE 32 Best Places to Eat in 2019. The ranking is based on the travels and findings of the magazine’s staff, and it puts St. Louis up against other well-known food destinations like New Orleans and L.A. The publication cited the Gateway City’s burgeoning restaurant scene as a deciding factor, including new endeavors from Tara and Michael Gallina, Gerard Craft and Rob Connoley.
Hats off to Mark Ohlendorf, executive director of the St. Louis County Parks Foundation, who received the 2018 Land Conservancy Award from the Open Space Council of the Greater St. Louis Region. Ohlendorf was recognized for his efforts to sustain and enhance public park lands in the area. He started the foundation to preserve local outdoor spaces through private support.
Attorney Steve Legomsky recently released his debut science fiction novel, The Picobe Dilemma, with a signing event at Left Bank Books. It tells the story of a neurosurgeon who tries to create eternal life by tapping into the brain’s memories. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann Professor Emeritus at Washington University School of Law and has been an adviser to presidential administrations, federal agencies and foreign governments. Available at Left Bank Books.
the main events
Cinema St. Louis will host a Jan. 19 screening of Kasi Lemmons’ 1997 directorial debut, Eve’s Bayou, as part of the Webster University Film Series. The evening includes a postfilm discussion with Lemmons.
Chill out Jan. 19 and 20 at the Loop Ice Carnival, a celebration of ice sculpture, carnival games, food and fun in U. City. Enjoy ice carving demonstrations, drink specials, shopping and more.
On Jan. 19, 20, 26 and 27, City Museum will host Circus Harmony’s Accelerando, an annual show featuring acrobatic acts coached by CH grads, music and more. Performances are at noon and 2 p.m.
