The Insider: 9.5.18

Cyclist and Ellisville resident John Zieger is set to strap on his helmet for the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Fundraising Ride this month. Pedaling in memory of his father, Joe, who lost his battle with lung cancer, he will team up with fellow Bristol-Myers Squibb employees for the 3,000-mile relay across the country through mountains, desert and farmland. Funds raised benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital patients have new opportunities for physical activity and fun at its Maryland Heights campus. The hospital recently added an ADA-compliant outdoor recreation area for patients with a variety of needs. It was constructed by McCarthy Building Cos. and includes a ball field, putting green, walking paths and outdoor nurses’ station.

St. Louis native Rachelle L’Ecuyer has taken the hel as the first executive director of the Delmar Loop Business District, soon to be home to the long-awaited Loop Trolley. L’Ecuyer grew up in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood and has a background in economic development, including 13 years with the City of Maplewood. She was picked for the Delmar post out of more than 100 candidates. Congratulations!

Local beer aficionados will want to pour a pint and relax with the third edition of St. Louis Brews: The History of Brewing in the Gateway City. Written by Henry Herbst, Don Roussin, Kevin Kious and Cameron Collins, the book features hundreds of historical images and covers more than two centuries of St. Louis’ ‘beer story.’ Available at reedypress.com or amazon.com.

the main events 

Learn about using landscape architecture for economic progress at a Sept. 11 lecture by noted designer Dane Carlson. He will present ‘Landscape Past, Landscape Future: Hybrid Landscapes of Nepal’s Himalayan Frontier’ at Principia College’s Wanamaker Hall.

Drink in the Lou’s brew culture at HOP in the City, Schlafly’s annual festival celebrating its variety of beers. The 20th anniversary event, held Sept. 15 at Schlafly Tap Room, will feature more than 40 regular brews and six specialty offerings.

Head to the Bonsack Gallery for a mixed-media exhibit of artwork by John Burroughs faculty, on display through Oct. 9. The show features works by Donya Allison, Ashley Oates, Mike Gesiakowski, Jessica Lynn Hunt and Andrew Newman.