Karina Devine of the Warwick Art Gallery says just over half way through the festival “and the streets, cafes, shops and galleries are brimming with smiling faces and warmed hearts”.
“The coming weekend is forecast to be sunny and cool – perfect Jumpers and Jazz in July weather,” Karina told the Free Times.
“Make sure you view our program either online at www.jumpersandjazz.com or by picking one up for $2 at Warwick Art Gallery or Warwick Visitor Information Centre”.
Big events this weekend include:
Saturday 29 July
Warwick Chamber of Commerce Jazz Lounge 9.30am – 4pm – Enjoy live jazz in cosy comfort inside historic Warwick Town Hall. Line up includes The Blue Violets, The Well Swung Daddies, The O’Brien Quartet and Mal Woods Band.
The Seasonal Feast Market 9am – 2pm – in the garden outside Warwick Art Gallery. Festival guests can be assured of a true-taste of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region as the Seasonal Feast Markets bring local street-food, local wine, artisan wares and more to the Warwick Art Gallery garden courtyard. Enjoy the outdoor garden which will come alive with the Seasonal Feast Market while you eat, drink and listen along to live music with the WUPPIES and Monica Judd Jazz Trio. The amazing yarnbombed Egg Bomb Project and Kombi will be back too.
Suitcase Rummage Market 9.30am – 3pm – There will be brilliant vintage, artwork, bric-a-brac, clothing, books, jewellery, seconds, hand-made shoes, records, music, badges, cards, handmade paper, … … you name it! Come for a bargain, a swap, or an old-fashioned haggle. Suitcase Rummage is not to be missed!
Sunday 30 July
Warwick Credit Union Picnic in the Park Jazz Stage and Warwick Potters Market 8.30am – 3pm – great live jazz at the Leslie Park Youth Stage featuring the Salvation Army Revelation Big Band, Mal Wood Band, The Well Swung Daddies and the O’Brien Quartet.
Warwick Potters Winter Craft Market 9am – 4pm – This fine craft and food market is a festival favourite with around 200 craft and food stalls.
Don’t leave it too late; contact the venues directly to book in to the following events:
1. Bling Ring workshop with Leah Kelly at Artisan Absolute Pop Up Shop Friday 28 July and Saturday 29 July 10am – 2pm
Use bead embroidery techniques to create a bold statement; ring 0412 930 637
2. Soup, Stew and Sweets at the Belle Vue Cafe Friday 28 July 6pm – 10pm
Enjoy Mark’s exceptional cooking and jazz by the Blue Violets; $55pp- phone 07 4661 1110
3. Blue Lanes at Hawker Road Function Centre Saturday 29 July 7pm – 11pm
A heady mix of jazz, blues and rock. $55 Tickets available at Warwick Golf Club, 1 Hawker Road, Warwick, phone 07 4661 1720
4. Sing and Swing with the Salvos featuring the The Salvation Army Revelation Big Band Saturday 29 July 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Hugely popular event last year for just a gold coin donation. Get there early.
5. Christmas in July at the Abbey of the Roses Saturday 29 July 6pm – 10.30pm
Enjoy this three-course dinner at a country manor house included secret Santa and Christmas trivia; adults $76.50, children 2-5, $28; 6 – 11, $42; 12 – 17, $58; pre book 07 46619777
6. Ruperts Supper Club at the Rupert’s Bar and Grill Saturday 29 July July 6pm – late
Welcome back the wonderful Melissa Western. A night of class with three-course dinner. $85 pp ph 07 46602100
7. Five courses at Blue Bird Kitchen and Bar Friday 28 July and Saturday 29 July 6pm – late
This annual sharing menu embraces the “meander” theme and will delight the senses. $55pp; phone 07 46615795
8. Well Swung Daddies playing Kings Theatre at Warwick RSL Saturday 29 July 7.30pm – 11pm
Swing the night away with the festival’s most popular act. $25 limited 300 tickets; phone 07 4661 1229
Remember to phone the venues directly to book these events.
The following pop up shows and exhibitions are openeveryday of the festival:
Tree Jumper exhibition, Warwick’s CBD streets are transformed into a living gallery with our trees dressed in charming textile artworks
Palmerin and Fitzroy streets plus the car park behind Warwick Town Hall
Exhibition Wrap Up Winter with a hot chocolate and visit Helen Newton’s creations at Cafe Jacqui’s.
8.30am – 4.30pm: Cafe Jacqui’s, corner of Albion and Victoria streets, Warwick
Pop Up Craft Shop, Warwick Spinners and Weavers Fabulous Shop Unique upmarket fashions for all ages. All articles handmade, and spun, knitted, crocheted, woven or felted. Artisans demonstrating and impromptu fashion parades daily.
9am – 4pm closed Sunday 30 July Cafe Jacqui’s Conference Room, corner Albion and Victoria streets, Warwick 0402 420 460
Enjoy festival inspired shop window displays and a creative winter accessories display from Warwick High School students. Dine in the new and expanded Foodcourt or shop for the latest winter fashion.
9am – 5.30pm, Rose City Shoppingworld 81 Palmerin Street, Warwick, 07 4667 0142
On The Sheep’s Back At The Museum Exhibition History of wool industry. Museum’s seven buildings open for guided tours. Handcrafted items. Bric-a-brac for sale. Light refreshments available.
10am – 3pm, Pringle Cottage Museum, 9-83 Dragon Street, Warwick. Phone 0429 941 073 $7 for adults, $5 for concession, $2 children, under 6 free. Tickets available at door
Exhibition Morning Glory Margaret Barnett, Lawrence English and Al Sim.
10am – 4pm Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion Street, Warwick 07 4661 0434
Exhibition The Travelling Ravellers. An installation by the Warwick Art Gallery yarnbombing team.
10am – 4pm Warwick Art Gallery Foyer, 49 Albion Street, Warwick 07 4661 0434
Exhibition Queensland Quilter’s Challenge. Devonshire Teas 9am – 11am and 2pm – 4pm
10am – 4pm Grafton Rose B and B, 134 Grafton Street, Warwick 07 4667 0151 $2 at door
10am – 4pm (Saturday 22 – Saturday 29) Pop Up Art on Palmerin Our fabulous Southern Downs creative potters and artists will be showcasing their artwork 62 Palmerin Street 0411 335 193
Exhibition Local Art and Craft Art, Located in a stunning historic building. Come visit, you are sure to find a treasure.
10am – 4pm Killarney Art Gallery, 7 Willow Street, Killarney, 0458 991 921
Pop Up Shop – Artisan Absolute Four artisans coming together to share their love of handmade, colour and all things unique. Textile, paper, glass and 2D artwork.
10am – 4pm 143 Palmerin Street, Warwick, 0412 930 637
