- Pink Goddesses Susan Zelinski and Nancy Novack with Lissa
Hello dear Pinkies,
This weekend’s Love Fest in Sausalito was INCREDIBLE! We wish you all could have been there. We celebrated with Nancy’s List, our co-hosts and beneficiaries of the evening’s proceeds who worked so hard to put on this glorious love-filled event.
First, a bit about Nancy’s List. The organization was founded by Nancy Novack, who five years ago was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Aided by an undying “attitude of gratitude” and a stellar network of support, Nancy made a full and miraculous recovery. She went on to create Nancy’s List (in the same spirit as Craig’s List or Angie’s List) to provide those living with cancer and their loved ones the same kind of support she received – support that responds to the particular needs of the men, women, and children living with the disease. In short, the mission of Nancy’s list is to ensure that no one will ever go through cancer alone.
Oh, and did we mention what a total rock star Nancy is? She is a true Pink goddess who shines with energy, exuberance, and inner and outer beauty. It was she, along with her team of “angels,” who secured the venue, vendors, and auction items; provided donation boxes and volunteer signup sheets; lent their event planning expertise and experience; and attended to all the fine details that made the event so joyfully perfect.
The magnificent Studio 333
The art gallery where the party was hosted – Studio 333 – couldn’t have been more perfect for a Love Fest. Everything about the space, from the size to the setup to the vibe, made for a smooth, flowing, and fun celebration of life. Special thanks and big Pink love to Christopher, the adorable, hardworking Pink God of a gallery owner, who bent over backwards to be sure that the evening was hitch-free (and then donned a hot-pink feather boa and tended bar). You rock, Christopher.
The setup included a silent auction room with hundreds of items for bid, from books to wine to private Tai Chi lessons to insanely cool (and valuable!) artwork. A volunteer room gave guests the chance to offer any services they may be able to provide (dog walking, food service, rides, child care, acupuncture, counseling, etc.) to the Nancy’s List community. Also on hand were the lovely ladies from Pinups for Purpose, an organization that creates and was selling) calendars featuring local breast cancer survivors in elegant, retro-style, pinup photographs.
Owning Creativity in the art room
Attendees had the opportunity to Own Spirituality in a sacred altar room, where they were invited to light a candle in honor of a person or intention. We also invited them to Own Surrender by writing down anything they wished to release out into the Universe, and place the slip of paper in a bowl upon the altar designated for that purpose. Upstairs, Owning Creativity was happening in the Love Fest art room, where Pinkies were cutting, drawing, picking and pasting together three fantastic group collages. Guests could even Own Sexuality by purchasing one of the many items donated by Pleasures of the Heart, an intimate apparel and accessories store in Mill Valley, CA.
Owning Sexuality: Merchandise from Pleasures of the Heart
Owning and Celebrating Life was at the heart of the festivities, which guests did by munching, mingling, drinking and dancing. Singer/songwriter Susan Zelinsky was the first artist to take the stage, her captivating voice providing a warm, sweet background as decked-out guests were filing in, being welcomed with pink leis, and greeting each other. As things started to swing, the acoustic stylings of the talented Jesse Brewster increased the party’s ambient level of mojo. The energy and dancing reached a whole new level when the Beat deFeet Drumming Circle with Fred and Friends began pounding out rhythms – it was irresistible not to move. Lots of Pinkies owned their bodies long into the night on that dance floor!
Shaking my groove thang to the Fred and Friends drumming circle
The evening raised thousands of dollars for Nancy’s List- blessings to those of you who came to help us celebrate life and support Nancy’s List. For us, it was a valuable chance to reconnect with some of the Pink community and welcome a slew of new Pinkies into the Posse. As with the Posse Forum, every person came with a story, a need, an offering, and a willing and open heart. We heard stories of survival, inspiration, healing, intrigue; witnessed smiles, hugs, laughter, tears, and arms-around-each-other dancing. As one Pinkie so eloquently put it: “The ‘field’ was rich and potent with so many lovely, rich Beings. Every conversation was fertile and inspired and you could feel the pulse of transformation moving in the room and radiating-flowering through people’s Hearts.” If that doesn’t describe a Love Fest, I can’t imagine what does.
Pinkies lovin' it up
We bow in thanks to Nancy, her Angels, Christopher, Neil, Matt, Susan, Jesse, Fred and Friends, along with all the volunteers, auction donors, and guests for co-creating such a magical, mojo-filled evening.
Still feelin’ the love,
Lissa & Joy
