Jazz goes Deco for Hawke’s Bay fest
Deco Decanted Jazz Fest, Napier
17 - 19 July, 2009
Napier’s unique Art Deco heritage sets the scene for a festival that recalls the hedonistic roar of the thirties jazz scene.
Deco Decanted Jazz Festival (17 - 19 July) is a celebration of the Art Deco era, showcasing Napier’s world-renowned Art Deco architecture with a feast of music, wining, dining and dancing in Hawke’s Bay style.
In the groove
With jazz as the central theme, the festival programme covers a variety of events from dining experiences to a range of entertainment and activities for those who want to kick up their heels and get into the jazz groove.
Activities for all the family include Art Deco guided walks, a classic cinema showcase, and dinner jazz celebrations.
Weekend highlights
The weekend highlight, the ‘Jump Jive Dine and Dance’ - on Friday and Saturday nights - provides an ultimate dine and dance experience in the Art Deco Municipal theatre.
The spectacular ‘Jazzamatazz’ is a Mardi-Gras style celebration of jazz music that takes to the Art Deco streets, with a variety of styles, sounds and venues.
The Deco Decanted Jazz Festival is organised by the Napier Art Deco Trust.
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay, one of New Zealand’s premier food and wine regions, offers a fusion of gourmet produce, award-winning vineyards and a unique cultural scene inspired by its Art Deco heritage.
The sunny Hawke’s Bay climate produces high-quality grapes, and Hawke’s Bay has many award-winning vineyards providing wine experiences and fine dining.
The city of Napier was rebuilt after the devastating 1931 earthquake in the height of the Art Deco era, and now showcases a wide variety of well preserved Art Deco buildings, in the town centre and inner suburbs.
More information:
NZ Regions: Hawke's Bay
Napier - Art Deco capital
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