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Entertainment
Lady Luck returns to the Carrington Hotel ERIN MAMO
he Lady Luck Festival is on again at the Carrington Hotel for its eighth year in a row. This year, the festival will take place on Saturday, January 21, with food, fashion and entertainment available for the whole family. The vintage-themed celebration gives enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase rocking customs and culture from the 1950s’ era. Nicole Scheinflug, Sales and Event Coordinator at the Carrington, said they are expecting this year’s event to be the biggest one yet. “This year we are holding the festival in just one day, so there will be something on for everyone for most of the day,� Ms Scheinflug said. “There will be a jumping castle for the kids, a hot rod and vintage car show on Katoomba Street, lots of stalls and markets, swing dancing and dancing lessons for all ages with the Sydney Swing Katz, and a huge party into the night.� Festival organisers have also decided to hold the Miss Lady Luck Competition again which was a big hit last year. “The Miss Lady Luck Competition for
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2017 is calling all dolls to showcase the best in vintage style, character and confidence,� Ms Scheinflug said. And for the first time, Little Miss Lady Luck will be part of the event which will allow children to dress up and be part of the fun. Other things to looks out for at the festival include the Boogie Bop Dame ladies who will be transforming hair into vintage master pieces, a mobile bar for the adults and Americana-inspired food stalls. A ‘Diner and Dance’ party will take place on the evening of the 21st, with guests encouraged to frock up and dance the night away to live bands and performances from Miss Death and MC Jay Katz, the Sydney Swing Katz, The Wasted Ones and That Red Head and The Fire Down Below. The Lady Luck Festival is a free event and is a proud supporter of the Black Dog Institute. For more information call the Carrington Hotel on 4782 1111.
Band, The Fire Down Below, are just one of the performers set to play at the festival
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