Jumpers in party mode

TREE jumper artists and jazz lovers together with visitors and locals will get the Jumpers and Jazz party started tomorrow night when they gather around heaters at the Art Gallery gardens for convivial conversations and to groove to the stylish sounds of live jazz.
Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine said the first official event of Jumpers and Jazz celebrated artistic achievements and kicked off 10 days of fun.
“With the hard work of installing tree jumpers over, our team very much looks forward to launch night where we get to mingle with visitors and tree jumper artisans,” Ms Devine said.
“While the temperature outside is always chilly, everyone is sure to have their ‘zen’ on for a night of warm food, music and atmosphere.
“The vibe at the gallery launch is pure excitement, not only for the announcement of tree jumper winners, but also excitement for what is to come over the festival.”
Tree jumper winners will be announced on the night by judges Sandy Pottinger and Sue Lostroh.
Amy Michaels and the Good Time Girls, a band renowned for fun and mischief, with a mix of colourful original tunes and swinging toe-tapping jazz standards, will perform at the launch party.
While the launch event is now sold out, those looking for a night of dinner and jazz tomorrow night are urged to book quickly for other venues.
The Cherry Tree, Hawker Road Function Centre, H and J, Palace Hotel, and Warwick Hotel still have places for their Friday evening dinner events.
Check the program on page for details of jazz acts, times and costs.