Fashion shows a hallmark of this group
“Is this the last fashion show of the season?” someone asked at the Venice Nokomis Woman’s Club Fashion Show. “No,” was the reply.
Fashion shows are super fundraisers for nonprofits in Venice. They are fun, profitable and a lot of work. The Fashion Showcase Program lists 42 volunteers who worked on the show. These women started months in advance planning, assigning tasks and working during the event. They deserve a nice pat on the back. The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club fashion show is a message of community love. The list of sponsors and donors for prizes is long. The list of contributing artists includes many Art Center teachers.
Painted clothing was a popular silent auction item at the show, including a one-size-fitsall jacket painted by Venice Art Center Director Mary Moscatelli.
The 10 retailers who brought their clothes to the event deserve kudos as do the models. This Fashion Showcase is a community event.
The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club is 98 years young and already planning a 100 anniversary gala.
The club is visible in Venice handing out water at Christmas in July. They decorate a tree at Blalock Park at Christmas. Members don’t mind being covered in paint and glue when they volunteer at Family Fun Day at the Venice Art Center.
This year, they held a fun wine tasting at the Art Center.
The group enjoys its outreach and most importantly fostering friendships among its members.
They welcome all women to join. For information, visit venice-nokomiswomansclub.org Thank you, Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club, for blessing Venice. We look forward to 98 more years.
ONE OF OUR BEST
The special person of this week is Lueanne Wood, who supports the Venice Art Center and other venues in Venice. Lueanne’s thumbprint is a hallmark in Venice.
When the Art Center needed wine glasses and cloth napkins, Lueanne showed up. When Family Fun Day needed water, Lueanne showed up.
When the pantries need donations, Lueanne shows up. When the 180 House needed help, Lueanne was there. She makes many events a little more fun with her champagne donations.
She is usually on hand to help at the event. Lueanne is friendly and fun. She values friends and cherishes friendships. She is always ready to help. Lueanne doesn’t wait to be asked. She offers.
Lueanne Wood is one of the women who makes Venice a great place to live.
Fran Valencic is the social columnist for the Venice Gondolier. She welcomes your tips and ideas. Contact her at [email protected]. GONDOLIER PHOTOS BY FRAN VALENCIC
These models showcased clothes from various terrific Venice stores that shoppers love. The stores represented at the Venice Nokomis Woman’s Club fashion show were Abode, Island Way Boutique, Krystyna’s Designs, Nest Venice, Patchington, Posh, Scarlet Macaw Resort Ware, Seaside Chic Boutique and Venice in Vogue Boutique. The program mentioned a special thanks to Lisa’s Classic Rose.
Marla Salezze, left, program director for theVenice Art Center, and Mary Moscatelli were happy that theVenice NokomisWoman’s Club fashion show would benefit student programs at the Venice Art Center. Mary is the executive director of the Venice Art Center.
Old friends Lueanne Wood, left, and Linda Conrad enjoy the Venice Nokomis Woman’s Club fashion show. Lueanne provided the champagne for the event.
Karen Phillips, left, is wearing a hand-painted dress she modeled in the Venice Nokomis Woman’s Club fashion show. The artist Lisa Cavalea is starting her new business of hand-painted clothing.