Jazz in the arboretum

Jazz in the Arboretum will be held on Saturday, November 26, at the Pearl Beach Arboretum from 3pm to 5:30pm.

The event is the major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Gosford City and was inspired by Opera in the Arboretum, another Rotary fundraiser.

World class Australian jazz singer Grace Knight will perform with her band, as well as bi-lingual performer Emma Hamilton, who sings in English and French.

The Central Coast Grammar School Jazz band will also perform at the concert, to encourage local young people to attend.

Rotary Club member Ms Vicki de Carle said the club was trying to keep as much local involvement in the event as possible.

"The Rotary Club of Gosford City has been inspired to 'import' Grace and Emma, but all other aspects of the Jazz in the Arboretum are local," Ms de Carle said.

Ms de Carle also said the location of the outdoor concert offered the perfect opportunity for people to bring a picnic and enjoy nature and music at the same time.

"Combine the beauty of the Pearl Beach Arboretum, one of nature's hidden treasures, with world class music and you have the perfect Saturday afternoon," Ms de Carle said.

Email, 9 Oct 2011 Vicki de Carle, Gosford Rotary