August 20th, 2009

 The LUNA Festival ’09


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A Smashing Success!!

Despite the threat of stormy weather, hundreds of island residents headed to Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove in Ipan, Talofofo on Sunday, October 4th from 2-8pm for Luna Festival 2009. Presented by Inspired Living, created by artist, mother and entrepreneur Michelle Pier, the Luna Festival was to be held on the full moon, hence the name of the event. The weather was perfect, breezy with partly cloudy skies all day. 
 
A music, arts & crafts fair filled with magical entertainment from start to finish, the festival included something for guests of all ages. Many attendees came in costume, a feature of the event, which got them in free! Live music was provided by Kusinan Guahan, bringing together band members; Joe Cunningham, Shawn Wolford, and Joe McCarrol (son of JD Crutch). Sounds by Jesse Dydasco on the ukelele and by JR Jones, an island alternative band entertained the crowd as well.
 
The Rhythm Cheer Company wowed the crowd with their hip-hop cheerleading dance moves and stunts. Jingles the Clown made an energetic appearance, offering balloon art and smiles for the kids. Lord Jim the magician mystified the crowd with a gripping magic show that left the audience baffled. He even had a real rabbit! Olympia Terral offered a yoga session for kids big and small, giving kids and parents a relaxing break from the festivities. At the end of the day, the full moon rose right on the ocean horizon, offering a gorgeous spectacle for the evening.

Jeff’s main menu and bar were open and he also offered lunch plate specials fit for a king. Vendors of all kinds were selling and displaying their products and services. There were a variety of artists such as Viktoria Sayr, Rick Pa, Vince Salas, Barbara Perez, Carmen Costello, Joe Weaver and more. Crafters showcased handmade jewelry and gift items. Bill Cogan of Active Life Chiropractic displayed his services, as did Guamology Inc, Guam Animals In Need (GAIN), Micronesian Polynesian Handicraft, Gaia Eco*Solutions and JUS distributors. There was even a tarot card reader! A full list of vendors can be found on the Inspired Living website.
 
Inspired Living strives to offer fun opportunities for the community to come together in a positive way and will be hosting more events in the near future. Keep your ears tuned for a possible Christmas crafts fair, mini artshops, and of course, the 2nd annual Mother’s Day Retreat in May and Luna Festival 2010. Check out the website for all the details about Inspired Living as well as updates on upcoming events and their full photo galleries at http://inspiredlivingnow.com    

 

Live music by Kusinan Guahan will kick off the event!

Enjoy yoga for kids big and small at 3pm.

Dance performance by Rhythm Cheer Company at 4pm.

Jingles the Clown will be there offering face painting and balloon art for the kids!

Be mystified by Lord Jim the Magician at 5pm.

and MORE!

 

 

Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested in attending, participating, performing, donating, or volunteering for the Luna Festival. We are looking for door persons to be at the entrance taking admission and selling raffle tickets. Also looking for security volunteers to help patrol the areas inside and around Jeffs on the event day. All volunteers will be compensated with food and drink. Thanks in advance!
 
Michelle =)
 
Inspired Living

P.O.Box 2844 Hagatna, GU 96932

(671) 472-1284   fax (671) 646-9358

http://inspiredlivingnow.com

inspiredshell@gmail.com

 

 

ATTN: To whom it may concern

 

RE: Luna Festival, Oct. 4th at Jeff’s Pirate’s Cove

 

 

Hafa Adai! After a successful Mother’s Day Retreat in May, Inspired Living is proud to announce its next big upcoming event: The Luna Festival. Planned for Sunday, October 4th from 2pm-8pm (ish) at Jeff’s Pirate’s Cove, the Luna Festival will feature magical fun, food & drinks, arts & crafts, entertainment, and a full moon evening of poetry and live music.
 
This is an all-ages family-friendly event that will include vendors displaying /selling their products or services. Admission will be $4 for adults and $2 for kids, but if you come in costume, you get in FREE. There is an “old world” and fantasy feel to it, but any legit costume will get you in free! Food & drinks will be available by Jeff’s Pirates’ Cove. There will be lunch plates and more! Jeff’s regular menu and bar will also remain open. 
 
We are looking for vendors of all kinds, in the areas of health & wellness, fun & fantasy, arts & crafts, family & community, spirituality, home & the environment, etc. Businesses, individuals, organizations, all are welcome! Spaces are available at $40 for a 10×10 spot under canopy. Table/bench included. We are encouraging vendors to donate a raffle prize (of any size), though not required, as this will support the event and also promote the vendor’s business (we will direct people to your booth!). The only vendors we will not have are food/drink sales, unless goods are prepackaged (like jarred items, etc). Canopies are set up to the left of the basketball court, parallel to pavilion. 
To reserve your space now, email Michelle Pier at inspiredshell@gmail.com or call (671) 646-9358 or (671) 472-1284 (ask for Michelle).
 

We’ve lined up a variety of dance performers, mixed martial arts demonstrations, games/activities for kids (yoga sessions for example), a costume contest, poetry, live music, and other entertainers (clowns, magicians, fairies, etc). Entertainment will continue into the evening, with the full moon rising right on the ocean horizon. 

 
We are also looking for raffle prizes to give away throughout the event. If you or business would like to lend your support by offering a donation, we would greatly appreciate it. Your business name will be mentioned throughout all promotional activities such as live on-air radio discussions, printed on fliers and handouts, and all over the internet (through our website and others’ websites).

 

For more information, visit our website at http://inspiredlivingnow.com

 

Thank you!!

 

Michelle Pier

 

CONFIRMED VENDORS

  • Rick Pa (wood batik art)
  • Carmen Costello
  • Viktoria Sayrs (artist)
  • Shirley Brideler (handmade jewelry)
  • Sandy & Joe Weaver (art as well as items from Monika’s Furniture)
  • Vincent Salas (contemporary crafter; clam, shell, stone traditional jewelry)
  • Barbara Perez (art, photography, craft items)
  • Vai Oudeman (arts & crafts)
  • Koisimy Rudolph (Micronesian Poynesian Handicraft)
  • Amanda Young (Gaia Eco*Solutions, Arbonne products, & Enwrapture Skirts)
  • Rhonda Rekdahl & Jennifer Mendiola (baby slings, quilts, knitted/crocheted items, flowers)
  • GAIN (Guam Animals In Need)
  • Cheryl (Rhythm Cheer Company)
  • Misty Dawn (Tarot Card Readings)
  • Taliea & Tom Strohmeyer (Art/crafts; Nuggie Novelties)
  • Guamology (Jillette)  
  • Helen Thompson (Scentsy Candles)
  • Active Live Chiropractic (Bill Cogan)
  • Jackie Perez (JUS)
  • Let It Shine cleaning services (Antares Diekow)

 

 

 

     

 


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4 Responses to “The LUNA Festival ’09”

  1. Tarako Says:
    September 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    Hello, Im looking forward to the LUNA Festival…Is Inspired Living on Facebook? also, for free entry with costume, is any kind of costume ok or is it a certain theme?

  2. Michelle Pier Says:
    September 12th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Tarako, any costume is welcome! There is a bit of a “fantasy/old era” theme going on, but totally not required. Inspired Living is not on facebook…YET. =) Thanks for reminding me to get on that though!

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