Old Sacramento business hosts event featuring Tinker Bell model, camellias

Carl and Troy Carlson, who own Old Sacramento’s Stage Nine Entertainment Store, hosted an extraordinary event at The Underground Vault inside their store at 102 K St. That four-day event began on Friday, June 2.

Stage Nine’s event honored Margaret Kerry and Michelle St. Laurent.

Kerry is the original reference model for Disney’s Tinker Bell character, and she and St. Laurent, Disney artist extraordinaire, were there showcasing their amazing work and sharing their stories with guests on Friday night. What a couple of talented ladies!

Carl and Troy also celebrated

Kerry’s 94th birthday and her 90th year in show business.

During the event, on Friday, Kerry said, “Faith, trust and pixie dust!” She had attendees repeat that phrase at the end of her speech that night before sprinkling them with fairy dust.

Kerry wrote a book, titled “Tinker Bell Talks!: Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life.” It was available for purchase at the event, along with the beautiful artwork, “Pixie in the Camellias.” They had 16-inch by 20-inch and 12-inch by 16-inch paintings for sale.

Troy asked St. Laurent to draw a painting with Tinker Bell that included images of camellias, since the camellia is the officially flower of the city of Sacramento. So, this painting is very special for Sacramento! Because of her role as the president of the Camellia Society of Sacramento, West Sacramento resident Julie Vierra received a special invitation to attend this event.

“I was treated like royalty, too,” she said. “What a fun event. If you get a chance, please stop by Stage Nine, go down to the Vault and enjoy all the Disney (memorabilia) that is available for purchase.

“I purchased a ‘Pixie in the Camellias’ for myself, along with Margaret’s book. Both women are a kick, and I enjoyed listening to the two of them talk about growing up around Disney. What a fun event and I hope they return soon.”