Aunty Jacks and Music in the Mountains is getting ready for Katoomba's biggest party of the year - Winter Solstice. To celebrate, come inside out of the cold and join 2 of the Blue Mountains' most talented young musicians fresh from wowing audiences at April's 'Katoomba Live & Local' Festival:

Allegra Dunning (1:00pm):
Allegra Dunning is a 10-year-old singer-songwriter from the Blue Mountains. Allegra performs a mix of covers and originals with influences including Elvis, Radiohead, Nirvana, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, 21 Pilots, The Cranberries and several artists from the 1950's. Allegra writes songs about experiences, emotions and things we fear. Her incredible talent is awe-inspiring - once whilst busking to save money for a guitar, a local Business Owner (Brad, from Brad's Guitar Garage in Mt Riverview) noted her effort and gifted her a customised guitar!

Aurora Li (2:00pm):
Aurora Li is a 14-year-old solo singer-songwriter from the Blue Mountains who performs a mix of originals and covers, including the songs of Lana Del Ray, and all the “B’s”; Birdy, Borns, Bruce Springsteen and Billie Martin. This future superstar writes songs that connect with the audience and has a voice with wisdom well beyond her years.

Reservations:
Reservations are recommended for booth seating, however, please note that booths will only be reserved for patrons intending to enjoy a meal . . . but don't worry, if you're just coming along for a drink and/or a nibble, there are communal tables and bar stools on the lower level. Aunty Jacks offers full table service for diners.

What is Aunty Jacks?:
he best-est and most kitschi-est slice of retro Australiana this side of Paul Hogan throwing a prawn on the barbie! Put on your best 'thongs' (those are flip-flops, or 'flimsy sandals' for our non 'occa' speaking friends) and head to Katoomba's best 'underground' restaurant and bar (it's not a secret, it's literally under the ground in a basement - we'd keep it a secret but that's bad for business). Forget small servings of deconstructed dishes that you saw last night on Masterchef (who wants a meal out that requires assembly anyway), think 'chips, bits and gravy', 'chicken parma bites', 'meat & 3 veg', or a 'zucchini burger' for those who choose to make friends with salad. Whilst the food might remind you of a time when your grandmother used to make you a spam sandwich before you went outside to run under a sprinkler (the smartest thing kids had to play with before iPhones), the bar is all about the best beer, wine and cider you can get your hands on today . . . but don't worry - beer comes in 'tinnies' so you’ll feel right at home. If that doesn't take the lamington, Aunty Jacks is home to the best cocktails (and mocktails) in the Mountains. Long story short, the food is tasty, the bar is 'fully stocked' bro, and it’s family friendly . . . and your Aunty is welcome (even if she has a moustache).

Where is Aunty Jack’s?:
122 Katoomba street, Katoomba. If you're driving and hit Echo Point, Skippy or the Milkybar kid - turn around and ask for directions . . . unless you're a man, in which case you continue driving until you’re ready to admit you're lost.

. . . Who is Aunty Jack?:
There’s an Aunty Jack in every family. She’s the one who never had kids of her own, but knew that family was more important than anything; who travelled far and wide but always called Australia home; who wasn’t afraid to break from tradition, making new ones of her own along the way; who was unconventional and unpredictable, but always loyal and dependable; who collected trinkets wherever she went, but knew memories were the best souvenirs; who was the keeper of all the family recipes and secret ingredients; There’s an Aunty Jack in every family.