TWiSK #382
Footy and art unite at Linden
Continental Robert Susz @ Ziggy Pops
New monthly Broadway Bar @ Alex
Diseases, medicines in Shakespeare’s Plays @ U3APP
New rules for Postcard Show @ Linden
Councillors get ready for elections in 2024
Outbreak of unity
Focus on ‘legacy’ projects
Scroll down to end for details
|
Council unites in favour of musical Triangle
Ten year plan for Elwood foreshore
Bidding war with State continues
Elegy for an Elephant Exhibition @ Brightspace
Monday 11 September – Sunday 23 September
Timed to coincide with Suicide Prevention Month, St Kilda author-illustrator Ryan Abramowitz is releasing his debut picture book, Elegy for an Elephant.
The story is inspired by his family’s journey to process, repair and heal from the loss of their father to suicide.
The exhibition will display the creative process that underscored the making of the picture book through drawings, paintings and filmic works. The art is also offered as a beacon of hope and warm hug for those navigating grief of all types.
At its heart, this story honours ways we connect with loved ones we have lost and the timeless nature of love.
Gallery details and pre-orders are available at www.narrativesofnature.com
Content warning – please note themes include suicide and its impacts, although no artwork is graphic in nature.
18% of book sales will be donated to Lifeline, Movember and Support after Suicide.
See The Sky Exhibition by Tim Galimany @ Space2b
Opening Night Thursday 14 September 6 pm – 8 pm
Exhibition ends 30 September
“See the Sky” is a focused exhibition celebrating the beauty of skies. It prompts viewers to reflect on their constant surroundings, emphasizing the allure of various sky shades—blue, pink, purple, and more. Whether through a window or a painted canvas, the exhibition offers a chance to experience this beauty even without a direct view.
More info
144 Chapel Street
Larry Mitchell (USA) @ George Lane
Thursday 14 September, 7 pm – 11 pm
“Larry Mitchell is a Grammy Award winning guitarist, producer, engineer and first class performer.”
Tix 
Graham Miller > Playing the Man @ Linden Projects Space
Opening Thursday 14 September, 6pm – 8pm
Meet the Artist: Sunday 17 September, 2pm – 3pm
Exhibition until 15 October
Playing the Man by Graham Miller, an exhibition that’s all about AFL, identity, and some good old nostalgia.
Graham’s journey as a Hong Kong-born, half-Chinese newcomer to Perth in 1977 unfolds in this playful and humorous show. This exhibition not only captures the spirit of finals season but also delves into the complexities of identity and nostalgia. As an outsider in a footy-crazed land, Miller’s experiences come to life in a collection of artworks inspired by ’70s footy cards and the larger-than-life legends of the game.
Plus, avid Hawthorn fan and TV legend Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann will be joining us to open the exhibition. What more could you ever want.
Info
26 Acland Street
Blues double shot @ Ziggy Pops
Friday 15 September, 8 pm
Here’s something very special – a dynamic blues band starring the stylish blues hit-maker, Continental Robert Susz on vocals and harmonica, Matt “The Rumble” Morrison guitar and vocals, “Skinny Junior” Antero Ceschin drums and vocals & Rowan “Express” Lane bass and vocals. Backed by locals, The Blow Out. $29.50
Meal options available in this classy cabaret style venue.
Tix
Newmarket Hotel, 34 Inkerman St
Amy Winehouse 40th Birthday Celebration @ Memo
Friday15 September, 8 pm
Celebrate Amy Winehouse’s Birthday with singing sensation Atlanta May Coogan (The Black Sorrows, Bjorn Again).
Selling out the Adelaide Fringe, countless other venues and festivals she has created a special Birthday Party for Amy for what would’ve been her 40th Birthday. $45/35
Tix and info 
Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers (Album Launch) @ George Lane
Friday 15 September, 7:00 PM 11:00 PM
The Dirt On Velvet album marks a brief resting place in a long and continuing journey.
Tix
The Slingers – Sentimentalism Album Tour @ Espy Gershwin
Friday 15 September, 8 pm
“The Slingers have cemented themselves as one of the most unique bands of the contemporary Australian underground/alternative scene”. $38.25
Tix 
Broadway Bar @ Alex
Friday 15 September, 7 pm
“Step into the allure of a bygone era at a new speakeasy-inspired bar, where an enchanting evening of Broadway melodies and nostalgic vibes awaits you.
Immerse yourself in the ambiance as the talented Mark Bradley takes center stage at the grand piano, igniting a symphony of voices that will truly captivate. The spotlight beckons both performers and spectators, uniting them in a shared celebration of their passion for timeless Broadway classics.
Will you seize the spotlight and grace us with your voice?”
Held monthly, Broadway Bar extravaganza, opens every third Friday.
No sheet music required—just bring your voice, enthusiasm, and dreams of being a Broadway star.
Admission operates on a pay-what-you-can basis, ensuring that everyone can partake in the delight.
Info 
Diseases, medicines in Shakespeare’s Plays @ U3APP Saturday Seminar
Saturday 16 September, 2.30 pm
In his 37 plays, Shakespeare mentions practically all the diseases and medicines that were known in the Elizabethan and Jacobean times.
Shakespeare’s plays bear witness to a profound knowledge of contemporary physiology and psychology, and he employed medical terms in a manner which would have been beyond the powers of any ordinary playwright or physician. Free on zoom
Bookings 
Justin Brady + Misty Harlowe @ George Lane Matinee Session
Saturday 16 September 16, 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
Coming together to perform as a duet Justin Brady and Misty Harlowe combine their songs and stories for a spectacular session of music.
Tix 
Van Walker & The Ferriters @ George Lane
Saturday 16 September, 7:30 PM 11:00 PM
Prolific Tasmania-via-Melbourne songwriter Van Walker is now based in Geelong, and when he’s not rocking with The Swedish Magazines or Ghosting on his lonesome, he’s foraging with his Celtic flavoured Ferriters.
Tix
Rocky Horror – With Live Shadow Cast @ Astor
Saturday 16 September, 7:30pm (single feature)
The film with live shadow cast by The Pelvic Thrusts
Tix
Celebrating 100 Years – Hank Williams @ George Lane
Sunday 17 September, 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Almost sold out tribute to Hank Willams.
Tix
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum @ Chapel off Chapel
Until 24 September, 7.30 pm some matinees
Australia’s first and only Sondheim repertory company Watch This, present a re-imagined production of the classic Broadway musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – featuring a World first all-female-identifying cast.
A fast-paced, witty, irreverent farce, it is considered one of the funniest musicals ever written.
https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-forum/
12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Next week
Monday 18 September – Sunday 24 September
Learn about the Voice Referendum @ St Kilda Town Hall
Thursday 21 September, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation invite you to their free public event to learn about the upcoming Voice to Parliament Referendum.
Speakers include Ian Hamm, Yorta Yorta man and Chair of the Board of Directors of the First Nations Foundation;
Nerita Waight, Yorta Yorta and Narrandjeri Taungurung woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service;
Amanda Young – Executive Director First Nations at climate advisory Pollination.
Questions are invited in the Q&A to end the evening. Free
Bookings
Looking ahead
Killing Time: Mysteries with History @ The Rising Sun Hotel
Friday 13 October, 6:00 pm for dinner. Show at 7.30 pm
Authors Alison Goodman (The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies), Nilima Rao (A Disappearance in Fiji), and Margaret Hickey (Broken Bay) will dissect their mysteries with host Dr Kelly Gardiner and detail what light they shed on contemporary concerns as well as those of earlier times, from the Regency era in England to Fiji in 1914, and to more recent skullduggery on South Australia’s limestone coast..,. A short AGM follows.
Bookings
2 Raglan St., South Melbourne
St Kilda Festival dates 2024: EOIs invited
Saturday and Sunday 17-18 February 2024
The St Kilda foreshore again plays host to the St Kilda Festival (SKF) over two days next February. Again it will be a weekend affair, starting with a First Nations festival on Saturday and the traditional big festival Sunday.
EOI submissions for community groups looking to participate in the Festival, including local choirs, dance schools, performance collectives and more, can be made on the SKF website until 5 pm on Monday 18 September.
Postcard Show expands, but size still matters
Entries close Thursday 22 October
Linden are shaking things up to bring you a more dynamic exhibition that embraces a broader spectrum of making. The 8×10 constraint is over, you can now enter larger wall-based works, A/V and sculptural artworks.
For detailed guidelines and to ensure your entry meets the new specifications, please read the terms and conditions carefully.
> Artists can enter a maximum of three artworks
> Entries close Thursday 22 October or when we reach 1000 entries
> All artworks must be completed in 2023
> All 2D artworks must be be no larger than 600(h) x 600(w) x 100(d)mm including frame
> All 3D artworks must be no larger than 600m(h) x 400(w) x 400(d)mm including base, and must be freestanding and weigh no more than 10kg.
> All A/V artworks must come supplied with all required equipment, and will only be exhibited after discussion with Linden staff
Info 
Council unanimously supports St Kilda Triangle and Elwood Foreshore Plans
Once again two important agenda items brought out a massive public gallery with around 30 members of the public making submissions about the Triangle and Elwood Foreshore plans.
Unusually, both these items received unanimous support from Council in a sign at councillors had swung their focus to ‘legacy development’ before facing the voters in just over 12 months.
Triangle: Have your say now
Unanimous vote on musical triangle
The long term vision to effectively replace the fire destroyed Palace nightclub with new purpose built 5,000 capacity standing audience music venue, parking and open space was supported for community consultation by unanimous vote.
Community submissions beforehand were less enthusiastic. Issues were raised about costings, parking, traffic management and sight lines impacting views.
Questions were also asked about discussions with government and Spring Streets’ willingness to chip in the many millions needed.
Readers should not hold their breath – this is at the unfunded concept stage.
Elwood Foreshore Master Plan: Devil in the detail
This is the first big step in a ten year Council vision for the Elwood Foreshore and the great range of activities, both sporting, recreational and community that thrive there.
It’s a big deal impacting on many iconic organisations, including the sailing club, lifesaving club, restaurant and croquet club. It involves redeveloping most of these facilities.
Public submission were strident in their questioning. A number of Brighton residents living adjacent to Head Street were highly distressed about parking plans in their street which is on the municipal boundary. Local MP James Newbery chimed in, raising questions about the croquet club, female sporting facilities and parking. Even the Brighton Mayor claimed his two minutes of submission time to raise questions, especially about the consultation.
Elwood foreshore will be ‘majority council funded’
The plan is funded in the ongoing Council plan in anticipation of additional funding from other levels of government to complete the vision. The audience was told that each major element would ultimately undergo individual consultations to get planning approvals.
With 12 clubs and associations, a restaurant, wellness centre, cafe and a kindergarten, plus a popular beach, cycling trail and triathlons, this is a delicate balancing act of epic proportions.
Councillors voted unanimously to support the master plan.
Meanwhile in parts Port Melbourne …
As reported previously, Council is in a costly bidding war with the State on the former Australia Post parcel sorting facility adjacent to North Port Oval. Council wants it for the open space described the precinct plans, the State wants it for a high school.
Rumours have it that Council is bidding vigorously against the State and that the price has spiralled to as high as $20M – but that’s just speculation because the facts are commercial in confidence.
What impact will that have on the negotiations for $$ support for triangle? We guess it depends on who wins?
TWiSK is always free and proudly independent.
Subscribe for free or with a voluntary option of paid support from $5 per month or $50 annually
Venues are also invited to subscribe
Greg Day
Happy to chat anytime 0418 345 829
Content suggestions and community questions are always welcome.
gday@archives.gdaystkilda.com.au
Recent editions
Monday 4 September – Sunday 10 September
Monday 21 August – Sunday 27 August
Monday 14 August – Sunday 20 August
Monday 7 August – Sunday 13 August
This Week in St Kilda respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.