We couldn't be more proud of this issue, which profiles artists and entrepreneurs throughout the heartland who are creating the kind of world they want to live in. Find ALIVE's third issue of 2019 at any of these locations.

Hospitality is the hallmark of this popular restaurant from local culinary legend Gerard Craft.

Hospitality is the hallmark of this popular restaurant from local culinary legend Gerard Craft.

Design enthusiasts' thirst for modern furniture gives this Central West End home goods store an opening for education on brands, manufacturing and authentication.

Design enthusiasts' thirst for modern furniture gives this Central West End home goods store an opening for education on brands, manufacturing and authentication.

St. Louis' bounty of artisan bakers and chocolatiers have the talent to put even Willy Wonka to shame.

St. Louis' bounty of artisan bakers and chocolatiers have the talent to put even Willy Wonka to shame.

Local artisans and makers are bringing their hyper-local products to you this weekend, with markets, pop-up shops and bazaars across St. Louis. Close out the first weekend of December with the annual "Kribsmas" benefit concert.

Local artisans and makers are bringing their hyper-local products to you this weekend, with markets, pop-up shops and bazaars across St. Louis. Close out the first weekend of December with the annual "Kribsmas" benefit concert.

Lusso's four owners have honed their brand with care and thoughtfulness—and a delightful unpredictability that makes shopping here a joy.

Lusso's four owners have honed their brand with care and thoughtfulness—and a delightful unpredictability that makes shopping here a joy.

Set aside time for self-care this holiday season with the help of these eco-friendly salons, shops and services in St. Louis.

Set aside time for self-care this holiday season with the help of these eco-friendly salons, shops and services in St. Louis.

Their new mural-and-sound artwork at Rise Coffee House in The Grove is just one example of the creative synergies Caitlin Metz and Victoria Emanuela bring to St. Louis. Others range from zines to online courses to a forthcoming book.

Their new mural-and-sound artwork at Rise Coffee House in The Grove is just one example of the creative synergies Caitlin Metz and Victoria Emanuela bring to St. Louis. Others range from zines to online courses to a forthcoming book.

"How much do these assumptions whitewash another reality: that prosperity didn’t decline due to unstoppable global forces, but rather it was intentionally shifted and relocated down the road a spell?"

"How much do these assumptions whitewash another reality: that prosperity didn’t decline due to unstoppable global forces, but rather it was intentionally shifted and relocated down the road a spell?"

The strong sense of place and deep pride in history that is key to Urban Chestnut Brewing Company's success with craft beer underlies their commitment to investing in the St. Louis community. Owners Florian Kuplent and David Wolfe's community partnerships have helped revitalize local neighborhoods.

The strong sense of place and deep pride in history that is key to Urban Chestnut Brewing Company's success with craft beer underlies their commitment to investing in the St. Louis community. Owners Florian Kuplent and David Wolfe's community partnerships have helped revitalize local neighborhoods.

"A penchant for beauty in no way predisposes a person to justice."