It’s officially wedding planning season. If you just got engaged over the holidays, you need to give this episode with Carol from Bride St. Louis a listen. 

Bride St. Louis is the premier wedding event company in the region, trusted by over 12,000 brides. As the leading force in St. Louis and beyond, they host 7 spectacular wedding shows each year across St. Louis, Columbia, Missouri, and Southern Illinois, connecting brides and grooms-to-be with the best vendors and inspiration to make their dream day a reality.

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SSM Health nursing leaders Amy Wilson, Chief Nurse Executive, and Seth Lovell, System Vice President of Nursing Transformation and Innovation, sit down with STL Bucket List in an exciting new podcast episode! We dive deep into the current state of nursing and explore transformation for the future through innovative technology and strategies being implemented at SSM Health. Listen and learn more about how SSM Health is meeting nurses where they are and inspiring the next generation to thrive in a fulfilling healthcare career.

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Happy holidays from our bucket list family to yours. We are so grateful for the listens that tune in each week to hear from our special guests, experiences, and insight into all things St. Louis. This episode is a special winter ABC bucket list of things to do during this holiday season. As the year comes to a close, it’s so important to slow down and make time to spend with family and friends. St. Louis is offering so many opportunities to get together, enjoy the spirit of the city, plan a date night, gather with friends or colleagues, or have a family night out and about. This list was curated with some of our favorite things that are happening in the city during the month of December. With so many events and pop ups happening, it’s nearly impossible to plan out a list. We hope you enjoy and can check some of these items off your winter ABC list. 

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We’re joined by Kirven, the multi-talented Artistic Director behind Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly Big Muddy Dance Company. began his formal dance training at the Boston Arts Academy in 1999 and as a member of Boston Youth Moves under the artistic direction of Jeannette Neil and Jim Viera. He began his professional career as a member of Ailey II from 2002–2004 and performed at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival as a member of Battleworks Dance Company in 2003. In June 2004, Mr. Douthit-Boyd joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing both nationally and internationally for 11 years. During his tenure with the company, he performed leading roles in works choreographed by Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, Robert Battle, Ron K. Brown, Geoffrey Holder, Jiri Kylian, David Parsons, Camille A. Brown, Ulysses Dove, Christopher Wheeldon, Hofesh Shecter, Twyla Tharp, Wayne McGregor and Ohad Naharin. He joined COCA-Center of Creative Arts in 2015 as Co-Artistic Director of Dance with his husband Antonio Douthit-Boyd. In 2016, Mr. Douthit-Boyd joined Ron K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company as a guest artist.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly The Big Muddy Dance Company, is a dynamic arts organization dedicated to providing world-class contemporary dance performances and exhilarating theatre experiences in our great city. Their 24-25 (RE)Imagine Season is sure to astound, with an exceptional repertoire created by celebrated artists from around the globe, and intentional efforts to pull audiences closer to our movement. Every moment behind the curtain is sure to captivate, every step is sure to inspire, and they will take every bow in celebration of the manifestation of their dreams. Come lose yourselves in this art!  

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We’re joined by the legendary lawyer crew behind one of St. Louis’ most beloved law firm, Brown & Crouppen. Terry, Andy, and Ed host a podcast of their own so it was cool to host them to learn about their story and the impact they have on our city. It’s a lot of fun to get to see what goes into being a lawyer and we of course went on a few other tangents throughout the episode. 

Brown & Crouppen is a experienced, top-rated law firm in the Midwest. Since 1979, our personal injury attorneys in St. Louis and Kansas City have helped our clients recover over $1 Billion in compensation.

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We’re joined by Mario Iaccarino, the double Michelin-starred owner behind Casa Don Alfonso at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis and Don Alfonso 1890 Hotel and Restaurant in Sant’ Agata, Italy. Mario is a true hospitality ‘hero’ who brought the charm of Italy to Clayton with the same quality ingredients, recipes, and traditions. Casa Don Alfonso opened in 2021 where his vision is found in every aspect from the food, atmosphere, and service. The menu honors the culinary heritage of the Campania region with seasonal ingredients that closely resemble the produce harvested at the Iaccarino family’s farm.

In this episode we talk with Mario about his families history, growing up around the hospitality business, what St. Louis means to him as a second home and so much more. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do as well! 

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We’re joined by the teams at the Gateway Arch and Gateway Arch at the Riverboats to discuss end of year plans and looking forward to 2025. One of the best parts of our city is the Gateway Arch, this man made monument is special to everyone who calls this city home. 

Pam, the Program Manager, Museum Services and Interpretation at the Gateway Arch National Park talks through 2025 plans and updates on the Old Courthouse, programming at the Arch and more. 

In this two-part episode, we’re also joined by Amber, the Director at the Riverboats. The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch is one of our favorite bucket list items. We chat with Amber on future plans and holiday experiences you can enjoy with the whole family. 

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We’re joined by Randy Girsch, Vice President, Community Development & Event Management: Executive Director of Blues for Kids Foundation. Blues for Kids, the charitable trust of the St. Louis Blues, has a mission to positively impact programs and services that improve health and wellness of youth in the St. Louis area.

Thanks to the commitment of Blues players, alumni, volunteers and fans, Blues for Kids has contributed more than $11 million to the St. Louis community.

Blues for Kids focuses on four areas of giving, which include cancer care and awareness, health and wellness, education and youth hockey development.

Through our partnership with First Community Credit Union, we talk with Randy about his background, growing up in South Florida and finding a home with the St. Louis Blues organization. 

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We hosted our friends at Vetta Sports on the podcast. Vetta Sports was founded in 1988 with the mission of providing high-quality sports programs and facilities to the St. Louis community. Initially starting with indoor soccer, Vetta quickly expanded its offerings to include tennis, volleyball, fitness programs, and more, becoming a multi-sport hub for youth and adults. Over the years, Vetta has grown significantly and now operates multiple locations across the greater St. Louis area.

As of today, Vetta Sports has 11 locations, including:

• Concord x 2 (offering indoor soccer, tennis, and pickleball)
• St. Charles (indoor soccer for kids and adults + camps)
• Manchester (soccer, leagues, and fitness)
• Vetta 70 (soccer, inline hockey, multi-sport programs)
• Soccerdome (indoor soccer)
• Vetta Racquet Sports - West (tennis and pickleball)
• Vetta Sunset - (tennis and pickleball)
• Vetta Gametime - (pickleball, outdoor soccer and volleyball)
• Vetta Woodlands - (indoor soccer and outdoor soccer)
• Frontenac Racquet Club (tennis and pickleball on newly renovated courts)

These locations are dedicated to providing top-notch facilities and a wide range of leagues, classes, and recreational opportunities for all ages and skill levels, making Vetta Sports a staple in the region's sports community.

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