It’s going to be a funny night at The Fox. Martin Short, known for famous SNL characters Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick, will join Diana Ross as a special guest during the Bob Costas Benefit May 23. The annual event, now in its 26th year, raises money for the Costas Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, which provides a comfortable place for children receiving prolonged treatment. Tickets are available at 314.534.1111 or metrotix.com.
Get ready to be dazzled by stunning jewels, Hollywood-style (pictured above). Saks Fifth Avenue hosts a David Webb Trunk Show April 24 and 25 to show off the glamorous, creative designs of David Webb (1925-1975). His creations graced the cover of Vogue just two years after he started the business in 1948. Thousands of sketches and hand-colored renderings he left behind continue to influence the company’s jewelers today.
The Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter was named a recipient of the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Caring at Home grant. The nonprofit will use the $432,000 for its Respite Assistance Program, which offers financial support to Missouri residents who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
At its recent Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards dinner, The Academy of Science St. Louis honored Dr. Steven Teitelbaum with the Peter H. Raven Lifetime Achievement Award for his research of cellular mechanisms that lead to osteoporosis. The annual awards recognize local scientists known around the world for their contributions to research, industry and quality of life.
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Kudos to …
☛ Girls in the Know, a local nonprofit that inspires young girls to make healthy decisions and encourages communication between mothers and daughters, was featured on CNN/Headline News’ first-ever docu-reality series, BeautyLicious. The show talked about strength and acceptance among young women. Local filming was at UMB Bank downtown and Glenridge Elementary in Clayton and included 20 moms and their daughters. Reruns will air on hlntv.com.
☛ Local attorney William Bolster will receive the 2015 Superhero for Kids Award later this month from St. Louis Arc. The honor recognizes outstanding leaders who work on behalf of children with developmental disabilities. Bolster, a member of the law firm Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, is chairman of the board for the St. Louis chapter of Autism Speaks.
