Devil City Swing Events, 25th - 27th June 2010
Friday Night
6.00pm - Start Spreading the News
Welcome drinks - a cosy get together at one of our awesome venues to catch up with old friends or start to make new ones.
Venue: Sublime Pizzeria, 145 Elizabeth St (corner of Melville St), Hobart.
8.00pm - Luck be a Lady Tonight!
Kick off the weekend of non-stop dancing with style. Featuring the swinging sounds of the Benny Goodman Experience and some smokin' dj's, we'll have you grooving to the music til the sweet sounds of midnight.
Venue: Wesley Hall, 56-58 Melville St, Hobart.
Cost: $30 (or free with a full weekend pass).
12.00am - Late night Lava
Ask and ye shall receive, the Lava Lounge is once again in full swing til the wee hours of the morning. With no dancing tomorrow morning, the tunes will keep on playing until the feet stop moving. There's a lock-out from 1.00am so get in and stay in if you wanna be a part of this.Venue: The Lava Lounge, above Sirens restaurant, 6 Victoria St, Hobart.
Cost: $25 (or free with a full weekend pass).
Saturday
Brunch @ Salamanca
Start your day with a leisurely brunch at any one of the delightful cafes in Salamanca Place.
The world famous Salamanca markets are on - all the Tasmanian artefacts, organic produce and cheap jewelry you can poke a stick at - you could even pick up a vintage bargain or two.
Then let the Devil steal your soul. You can spend the afternoon as you wish. Take in sights such as Mount Wellington (pray for some snow angels), the historic town of Richmond, take a tour on the Derwent River or stay around the city and hit our shops for some great cd and vintage clothing bargains. Alternatively, head up the highway to Bonorong Wildlife Park to meet, feed and pat some furry friends. A map of locations for you to peruse will be included in your welcome packs.
Cost: Bonorong $16 Adult
1.30pm - Art Deco Tour of Hobart
By popular demand the Art Deco Tour is back. Starting at 1.30pm on the corner of Elizabeth and Davey sts. Please register your interest on Friday night so we can call you in case of bad weather.
Cost: Free (or still free with a full weekend pass).
Saturday Evening
5.00pm - Woodfield Lodge
Make your way 40mins north from Hobart to Dysart to a gorgeous place called Woodfield Lodge (look for a map in your welcome pack). Rug up or stand by the bbq as we will be cooking up a feast. Salads and Bread provided. BYO meat/vegie options.
Before you leave make sure you've selected your accommodation for the evening and it is ready for you to crash in. There are 120 places available so everyone's a winner! Please bring your own bedding!
Please note – We have a booking from 5pm, no earlier. Please do not contact the venue, contact us if you have enquiries.
Venue: 160 Harbachs Road, Dysart
8.00pm - The "Blackjack" Ball
Saturday night sees us glamming it up high-rollers style with the Blackjack Ball. 5 minutes drive away from Dysart the glorious Kempton Community Hall will be the host of the evening and will allow you to dance til just before the clock strikes 12. Featuring the ever-awesome Cake Walking Babies.
Cost: $40 (or free with a full weekend pass).
Venue: Kempton Community Hall, 89 Main Street, Kempton.
12.00am - Blues at Woodfield
Make your way back to Woodfield for some live blues music to dance til you can take no more. When the clock strikes 12 King Cake will be ripping it up til the wee hours of the morning. When you simply can't dance anymore - crash in your cosy bed at Woodfield Lodge.
Cost: $40 (or free with a full weekend pass). Please note - if full weekend passes sell out, Blues will not be available as an individual event.
Sunday
10.00am - Breakfast at Woodfield
Relax with a tasty cooked breakfast - mmmmm mmmmm!
2.00pm - Sunday Afternoon Swing
On the last day God created Sunday Afternoon Swing especially for your pleasure - live dj music by Hobart legend Duncan Robinson and a host of others starting at 2pm. For the first time ever, a live band at SAS! The Acousta Roosta's will get you funky in the farmyard from 4pm.
Please note that the Central Cafe Bar will be taking orders for lunch, menu items include Wedges, and a variety of Burgers for a really great price.
Venue: Central Cafe Bar - 73 Collins St, Hobart
Cost: $15 (or free with a full weekend pass).
8.00pm - The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
One last chance to get some dancing in before you choose life. You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here.
Venue: Sublime Pizzeria, 145 Elizabeth St (corner of Melville St), Hobart.
Cost: $20 (or free with a full weekend pass).
