Sedona resident Tracy Nathan is hosting her first local Happy Hour Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub. The evening will feature charcuterie cups, iced tea and live music by classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli. The event is free to get into and all proceeds from this event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a nationwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds cancer research.
“I’m a leukemia survivor, so it’s just a way that I can give back. I’ve been in remission for 24 years,” Nathan said. “I had 36 bags of chemotherapy and stem cell transplant, and I’m still here to talk about it, and I just find it really important for me to give back, and this is how I do it. I’m new to Sedona. I’ve only been [here] about a year-and-a-half, and so this is my first fundraiser, and I’m super-excited about it, and just looking forward to getting to know the community. And I think we all know somebody who has had cancer before, and it’s just a great way for me to give back.”
The evening will feature a silent auction, casual mingling and no formal program, with guests encouraged to come in casual attire. Attendees can enjoy wine, nonalcoholic options and bid on items such as local restaurant gift cards, massages, balloon rides, train rides and jewelry.
Nathan said she has organized about eight similar events in Burbank, California, and said she looks forward to bringing the same spirit to Sedona, with Lucarelli providing the event’s entertainment.
“As a classical guitarist, I have spent my career weaving a tapestry of musical styles that captivate audiences,” Lucarelli’s biography reads. “With a passion for infusing Latin and classical melodies with the energy of popular genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and country, I’ve created unforgettable experiences through the strings of my guitar. … I bring the magic of classical guitar to each occasion.”
“I’m excited to meet others in the community who are connected to this cause, and I’m really looking forward to a successful and fun evening,” Nathan said.
Space is limited to the first 100. Those interested should contact Nathan at tracyrobinn@icloud.com at which point they will receive the event time and itinerary. If you’re unable to attend or if the event is sold out you can also contribute at pages.lls.org/tnt/team/Yosemit26/TNathan
