Monday 21 March – Sunday 27 March

This Week in St Kilda #308
Federal Liberal candidate steps down
Local election pledges coming?
Shakespeare Grove viewing platform opens
Another big weekend for St Kilda

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TWiSK is always free, proudly independent and totally self-fundedRaise Your Horns – Heavy Choir Project @ Memo
Thursday 24 March, 7.30 pm
Join Melbourne’s first ever heavy metal choir for an epic choral tribute to their Gods of metal! $27
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Ramona Sky + Champ Ruby @ Espy Basement
Thursday 24 March, 8.30 pm
Ramona Sky are a four-piece funk rock outfit, supported by Champ Ruby. Free
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The Darkening Sky @ Theatre Works
Until Saturday 26 March, 7.30 pm
A contemporary neo-noir thriller spanning seven decades and set in the inner suburbs of Melbourne. $42/$34
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Heroes of the Fourth Turning @ Red Stitch
Until 10 April
A nuanced, intelligent and uncomfortable investigation of modern American conservatism.
Australian Premiere directed by Emily O’Brien-Brown; with performers Charlie Cousins, Darcy Kent, Margaret Mills, Mollie Mooney, and Annie Shapero. $57
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Three Kings @ George Lane
Friday 25 March, 6.30 PM – 11.30 PM
The Three Kings are Ian Collard, Benny Peters and Liam O’Leary.
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Death By Denim @ Espy
Friday 25 March, 8 pm
An indie four-piece from Perth, with special guests Old Mervs. $27
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Seizing Justice @ Sisters in Crime
Friday 25 March, 8 pm. Live online.
What can happen when women decide to exact justice themselves? The results can be deadly, according to these three debut crime authors – Jane Caro, Debra Oswald, and Nina D. Campbell – who will be in discussion with autopsy expert Philomena Horsley.
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Available on YouTube from Sunday 27 March after 7 pm.

Mini Market @ Christ Church Acland Street
Saturday 26 March, 9.30 am – 2 pm
French crepes & waffles, books, more books and lots of plants
Info
Community Day @ Shakespeare Drain Outlet
Saturday 26 March, 10 am – Noon
Melbourne Water will celebrate the opening of the new viewing platform over the big storm water drain with a community event – complete with surprises. The viewing platform will be open to the public from today (Monday 21 March).
What’s in a name?
Melbourne Water call it the “Shakespeare Grove stormwater outfall” and locals used to know it as Brookes Jetty. 
But its no longer a jetty, and the drain is not very salubrious.
The design features a “Circle of Reflection”, maybe there’s a name in that.
Any suggestions? 
Ronny Chieng: The Hope You Get Rich Tour @ Palais
Saturday 26 March, 5.30 and 8.30 pm
Ronny is a stand-up comedian, actor and Correspondent on The Daily Show. $55+
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World’s Greatest Freak Show Live @ Espy
Saturday 26 March, 6.30 pm
Showcasing a variety of acts with freaky names, including The Great Gamsby, Sparkarella, Samora Squid, Elle Diablo.
Their blurb promises stunts that defy human nature. $50
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Keep the Circle Unbroken @ Memo
Saturday 26 March, 7.30 pm
An incredible line-up of local musicians performing songs inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 album. Backed by the Row Jerry Crow band with headline singers including Kylie Auldist, Debra Byrne, Scott Darlow, Mick Thomas and Van Walker.
Be sure to keep on the sunny side of life, you hear! $60 / $40
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The Outsiders – The Complete Novel @ Astor
Saturday 26 March and Sunday 27 March, 4 pm & 7.30 pm, 4.30 pm & 8 pm
Coppola’s 1983 film with a spunky youthful cast including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, and Diane Lane. This version has extra footage and music.
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2XU Triathlon 6 @ From Catani Gardens
Sunday 27 March, 6.45 am
Oh so much running, swimming and riding centred around Catani Gardens.
Info
Summer Salt @ Moran Reserve (St Kilda/Elwood foreshore)
Sunday 27 March, from noon – 9 pm
Festival style music event on the foreshore between the Elwood Canal and the Marina. Top list of artists (in performance order) Tulliah, The Waifs, John Butler, Missy Higgins, Birds of Tokyo, and Xavier Rudd. $180/$130/$80
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Sunday Sizzle @ Pride
Sunday 27 March, 1pm to 6pm
A rooftop barbeque (vegetarian option available), with beverages at the Co-Ground Bar and fab music all afternoon on our glorious rooftop.
Swing by Gay Stuff Markets on the ground floor and browse their eclectic range of treasures 12 pm to 4 pm
Info

Turn Up for Timmy – Charity Event @ Memo
Sunday 27 March, 2 pm
Sideburns and “St. Kilda Suave” will be the theme of the day as the ‘Fish and Friends join forces for their dear mate and fellow ‘Fish, Tim Rosewarne, who is facing health challenges. $50
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Colonial Mayors of Prahran @ St Kilda Cemetery
Sunday 27 March, 2 pm
Hear fascinating tales about the Colonial Mayors of Prahran on a tour led by Claire Barton. $15 includes refreshments afterwards.
Bookings required. Ring Gabriel on 0451831102 or email gabrielhermes@live.com
Peace Sculpture Launch @ Clarendon and Coventry Streets
Sunday 27 March, 2 pm
Call to Peace, a dramatic sculpture by Soviet-born, St Kilda-based artist, Nina Sanadze, will be unveiled by Port Phillip Mayor, Marcus Pearl.
Choirs, organised by The Boîte, will perform. Everyone is welcome, everyone can participate.
The sculpture will remain in situ for six months to October.
Watch a short video Call to Peace: The Project Production Story 
Accademia Arcadia @ All Saints’ East St Kilda
Sunday 27 March, 3 pm
Accademia Arcadia will perform music for harpsichord, violin and viola da gamba including Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Pièces de Clavecin en Concerts. $25 / $20 / students free.
Tickets available at the door or on Trybooking 
2 Chapel Street, East St Kilda (opp. Astor Theatre)
Cross Bones Boogie @ Espy Sunday Blues
Sunday 27 March, 3 pm
A weekly rotation of the local blues, roots and R7B in the Espy Basement. Free but sadly no wheelchair access.
Info

Wilbur Wilde ‘Blowout’ @ Ruby Carter Lounge
Sunday 27 March, 3.30 pm
After a sellout show in November, Wilbur Wilde is back with Eugene Ball (Trumpet) Mike Jordan (Drums and Cymbals), Phillip Rex (Bass) and Mark Fitzgibbon (Piano). $40 / $30
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Rob Snarski + Lindy Morrison + Shane O’Mara + ‘Evil’ Graham Lee @ George Lane
Saturday 26 March (already sold out) and
Sunday 27 March, 4 pm – 8 pm
Fun as Rob promotes a new album.
https://www.georgelane.com.au/the-bands

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Finucane & Smith’s Travelling Dance Hall @ Chapel off Chapel
31 March  – 3 April, Thu, Fri & Sat: 8 pm | Sun: 6pm
A creative shindig packed with songbirds & showgirls, gothic glamazons & glittering Indian boylesque, disco & go-go with Moira Finucane, Maude Davey, Mama Alto, Govind Pillai, Piera Dennerstein & Willow Sizer! $40/$35
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Chapel of Rock @ Christ Church
Friday 1 April, 6:30 Pm
Don’t be fooled by the date, Burn in Hell, Stu Thomas Paradox Trio and Stella Delamenico will be playing – no joke. $20
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Belles are back! @ Memo
Saturday 2 April, 2:30 pm & 7.30 pm a
The Decibelles Pop Choir has survived the pandemic and are back with a mix of old favourites and new numbers.
A cabaret style seated event with tickets assigned to tables. $38/$22
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An Aboriginal vision for Port Phillip @ Progressive Port Phillip
Sunday 3 April, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
The first of a series of Community Conversations from Progressive Port Phillip.
N’arweet Dr Carolyn Briggs (Boon Wurrung Elder) and Jack Latimore (The Age Indigenous Affairs journalist) will discuss an Aboriginal vision for the future of Port Phillip. Donation $5
All welcome, but bookings required
The Railway Hotel (courtyard), 280 Ferrars St, South Melbourne.

Liberal candidate rides off into the sunset

The Liberal Party is scrambling to find a new candidate for Macnamara after Christopher Ride stepped down last week.
Liberal State Director Sam McQuestin confirmed the resignation on Twitter saying Christopher Ride had withdrawn to focus on his business interests. He said the party would announce a new candidate in due course.
Only last week Mr Ride told TWiSK that he was suffering from COVID (but was recovering) and had been frustrated by campaign email issues.
Liberals contacted by TWiSK were unsure about a possible replacement, but Liberal Crs Pearl and Bond both confirmed it would definitely not be them.
Labor set to announce some local promises
Meanwhile in the red corner, TWiSK understands that local member Josh Burns is set to shine in some interesting local spending pledges.
We don’t yet have details but note that Albanese’s Labor campaign machine has been rolling out local spending pledges with government-like gusto in past weeks.
While our seat of Macnamara may not be the most marginal, it does sit next to the Greens Leader’s seat of Melbourne and Liberal Katie Allen’s seat of Higgins – both juicy targets for Labor dreamers – so expect the $$ to flow.
Greens Campaign Launch @ St Kilda Town Hall
In the green corner, Greens Leader Adam Bandt and Writer/Producer Maggie Zhou will officially launch Steph Hodgins-May’s campaign at the St Kilda Town Hall next Sunday (27 March @ 3 pm).
In an email to supporters this week, Ms Hodgins-May said [Mr Ride’s resignation] was a significant opportunity.
“While the Liberals scramble to find a candidate for our electorate, there’s a crucial window for us to speak to undecided voters,” she told supporters.