2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Art & Creativity for Healing. In celebration of this milestone, 180 guests gathered at the Radisson Hotel, Newport Beach the evening of Saturday, May 1 for “Palette of Colors: Hollywood Confidential.” 
The evening started with a silent auction, as guests, many dressed in 1960s Hollywood attire, mingled and perused the items, enjoying hors d’ oeuvres and a selection of martinis sponsored by Three Olives® Vodka. The evening also included a gourmet dinner with complimentary wines sponsored by ONEHOPE Wine, live auction and custom-crafted character event reminiscent of 1960s Hollywood that included a play with audience participation from attendees Donna Walp and Sheena Smith, and an interactive query game about Art & Creativity for Healing with prizes for the winners. The character event was produced and performed by characters from Killer Entertainment, voted one of the “Top Five Dinner Theaters in the Los Angeles Area” for MyFoxLA’s 2009 “Hotlist.” One member from Killer Entertainment also participated as an auctioneer, along with Founder/Director Laurie Zagon, for the live auction portion of the evening.

Laurie Zagon with Bill Billingsley, principal, San Onofre Elementary, and his wife Donna
This year, Art & Creativity for Healing hosted 24 military personnel from Camp Pendleton, where Art & Creativity for Healing provides its “Healing for Heroes and their Families” program. Ten of

Julie Godbury and Stephanie Greathouse with a character from "Hollywood Confidential"
the military guests were seated at a table donated by The Irvine Health oundation, one of the event’s premiere level, or “Ruby Red” sponsors for $5,000. During “Palette of Colors: HollywoodConfidential” program, Bill Billingsley, principal for San Onofre Elementary School and SSgt. Berton Chambers, USMC spoke about the positive impact

Colonel Andrew Wilcox; Sgt. Mitzlaff; SSgt. Chambers; SSgt. Guess; Lance Corpral Duran; and SSgt. Write with Laurie Zagon
that the “Healing for Heroes and their Families” has had on the 800 children who participate in the program at San Onofre Elementary School, as well as military personnel who often are unable to put their feelings regarding war-time experiences into words, yet successfully are able to use the Art4Healing® methods as an outlet for those feelings. Chambers’ wife Ashley is also a recent graduate of the Art4Healing Certificate Program offered through Brandman University-Chapman University System.
Local businesses and friends of Art & Creativity for Healing donated 110 auction items for “Palette of Colors: Hollywood Confidential,” including fine art, jewelry, travel, beauty and spa items, and more. Live auction items included a one-week stay in a two-bedroom, two-bath ocean view condo on the island of Maui, donated by Art & Creativity for Healing HeARTs for Healing Guild member Sharleen Baker, which sold for $2,500 to supporters Rebecca Haughland and

Patti Messerschmitt and Sue Stinson, auction co-chairs with Laurie Zagon
Kendra Poteet; a ride on the Goodyear Blimp, donated by Just Tires, Laguna Hills, was auctioned off for $4,000 to supporter Jim Stinson; and, a cruise on a Duffy Boat in Newport Harbor donated by Sue Stinson and Patti Messerschmitt, with lunch sponsored by the Corner Bakery, which was purchased by long-time supporter Markus Bohi for $1,500.

Sandy and Marcus Bohi
Event sponsors included Irvine Health Foundation and Sandra and Markus Bohi (Ruby Red); and Michelle Whiting & Associates (Cool Blue). Sponsors at the “Lucky Green” level include Brain Therapeutics Medical Clinic; Kirsten and Ted Aston; Alexis Denny; Jackie Fairney; Amber and Don Houchen; Erica and Nick Jones; Michelle and John Kay; Andi and Richard Mandel; Colleen McCallion; Patti and John Messerschmitt; Mission Viejo Emergency Medical – Mission Hospital; and, Sue and Jim Stinson.
Art & Creativity for Healing covers all administrative costs through revenue from its teacher training programs, 100 percent of the funds raised at the 2010 “Palette of Colors: Hollywood Confidential” will be used to support free Art & Creativity for Healing workshops for children including the “Art for Healing for Heroes and their Families” at Camp Pendleton; Families and Community Together Orange County, a partnership between Orange County Social Services Agency and Orangewood Children’s Foundation; and, Children’s Hospital Orange County (CHOC).