TWiSK #350
Pride March Sunday 5 February
midsumma arts continue
Walk of Art idea for Little Grey Street
Over 28 local events this week in arts & music
Honours for locals
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Colin has big ideas for Little Grey
Local artist, sign writer and mural maker Colin Sheppard as told The Age that he wants to create a St Kilda Walk of Art along Little Grey Street, currently a shabby local laneway .
Thanks to Council local grants he has already created murals of drag queen Renee Scott and seminal rockers The Birthday Party.
But now he’s thinking big and hopes to add 50 more murals of ‘St Kilda Legends’ along the Lane.
It’s definitely an idea with promise and ironic potential – colorful characters for an otherwise grey area.
Who would you like to see as laneway legends?
Read The Age story by Carolyn Webb
See more of Colin on Instagram
See a short Instagram video of the laneway 
Coachella Beach Party @ West Beach Pavilion
Monday 30 January, 6 pm – 11.30 pm
“Five hours of electronic music, House, Techno and everything in between.”
A Coachella Beach Party means your feet in the sand, glass in your hand, sun on your face and music in your ears. $20
Info & Tix
330A Beaconsfield Parade
Lemon Tree on Dreg Street @ Theatre Works
Until Saturday 4 February, 7.30 pm
20-something misfits – Twiglet and Boots – live in a ramshackle house on the outskirts of suburbia. But with an old Possum marrying their lemon tree, a vagabond Cowgirl officiating the ceremony, and a Vulture circling the property, things get interesting…
Welcome to a community of oddball characters and participate in a wedding like no other. $21+
Tix and info
Why does it Still Hurt? book launch @ Readings
Wednesday 1 February, 6.30 pm
Celebrate the release of Why does it Still Hurt: how the power of knowledge can overcome chronic pain by Paul Biegler. This is a study of chronic pain by a science journalist and former doctor who has interviewed the world’s leading pain experts, along with people who have weathered their own chronic pain battles.
Free
Bookings 
Wittenoom @ Red Stitch
Wednesday 1 February – Sunday 19 February
Wed – Sat 7.30 pm, Sun 6.30 pm, some matinees
A new play developed through Red Stitch’s INK program.
You’ll meet Dot and Pearl who live in Wittenoom; the blue asbestos mining town in WA’s Pilbara.
The play follows their personal story, filled with humour, sorrow and the friends they make along the way. The writing expertly weaves their journey into the frame of the Wittenoom tragedy. Previews $28, season $20 – $69
Tix 
Port Phillip Darts League Summer Comp @ St Kilda Sports Club
Thursdays 2 February – 30 March 7.30 pm, finals played 6 April
Hit a bullseye or two. $5 entry per night includes pizza.
Info
66 Fitzroy St
Piano Bar @ Pride Centre midsumma
Thursday 2 February to Saturday 4 February, 9 pm – 12 midnight
Andy Pobjoy and the team from Piano Bar present nights of drag fabulousness, singalongs, extra special guests, and your favourite songs by request. $15/$10
Tix 
Tendrils: Charlie Owen & Joel Silbersherb @ George Lane
Thursday 2 February, 7 pm – 11 pm
Charlie Owen has recorded and toured with just about everyone from Tex, Don, and Charlie, to Paul Kelly, to the Beasts of Bourbon, and many, many more.
Joel Silbersher (HOSS) came to prominence with teenage punk outfit GOD.
Tix
The Mojo Corner + Doc Halibut @ George Lane
Friday 3 February, 7 pm – 11.30 pm
The Mojo Corner are a tight knit unit of great friends not tied down to one genre.
“They are Rock. They are Roots. They are Blues. They have Soul.”
Tix
Cheers, Queers! @ Pride Centre midsumma
Friday 3 February, 7.30pm
The very best comics from Melbourne’s thriving queer comedy scene get together for a fabulous schedule of comedy: Cheers, Queers! Featuring a different line-up of stand-up each night. $30/$28
Tix 
Umberto Tozzi @ Palais
Friday 3 February, 8 pm
Italian Singer-songwriter Umberto Tozzi presents all his hits – Gloria, Ti Amo, Stella Stai , Gente di Mare, Tu and many more as Umberto and band navigate through a career that has sold more than 32 million records. $99 +
Tix 
RAW Comedy heat #4 @ The Espy
Saturday 4 February, 12.30 pm
Watch history in the making as RAW comedy competitors stack up their best jokes and battle it out at RAW Comedy 2023 – the only heat in St Kilda or Southside. $10.75
Tix
Presented by Hotel Esplanade and Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The M*LF and Mistress @ Theatre Works Explosive Factory
Until Saturday 4 February, Monday – Saturday 8pm,
(+ Sat 4 Feb 2 pm)
???? The Age
The M*LF and Mistress tells the tale of Ali Henderson, an intelligent, middle-aged woman who seems to be living the lesbian dream.
She apparently “has it all”… but is it enough?
A new Australian work by multi-award winning playwright and actor Jane Montgomery Griffiths, performed by renowned actor and Green Room Award Winner Jennifer Vuletic.
Featuring real-life Mistresses from the Melbourne community.
Suitable for ages 18+, Nudity, Dominance + Submission scenes, Sexual References $35/$30
www.theatreworks.org.au
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
This venue has no wheelchair access
Reader The Age’s feature by Cameron Woodhead
Twilight Beach Polo @ West Beach
Saturday 4 February, 2 pm – 7 pm
Promoted as a world-class beach polo experience with the glitz and glamour of a vibrant party atmosphere, and an array of fine food, premium beverages and live entertainment.
Twilight Beach Polo is an over 18 event.
From $81.61
Bookings
330 Beaconsfield Parade
Songs From Mermaid Avenue @ George Lane Matinee Sessions
Saturday 4, February, 3 pm – 6 pm
Fans will know this recording of Woody songs by Wilco and Billy Bragg. Hear it recast with Michael Burrows, Craig Kelly, Bek Chapman, Damian Cafarella, Stirling Gill-Chambers. $20+
Tix
A Worthy Rival @ Pride Centre midsumma
Saturday 4 February, 7.30 pm
Demetra Giannakopoulos presents her live radio play A Worthy Rival for one night only.
Performed by three actors with an evocative soundscape, the play is set in the locker room of a grand slam final where two female tennis players are preparing for the defining match of their careers. $25 / $21
Tix 
Ballet International Gala III @ Palais
Saturday 4 February, 7 pm
The world’s greatest ballet dancers from The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Staatsballett Berlin, The Australian Ballet and Astana Opera and more will grace the stage for one night only. $180
Tix
Pride March @ Fitzroy Street
Sunday 5 February, 11 am
Organisers are predicting over 7,000 marchers watched by over 40,000 allies.
Dykes on Bikes precede the marching contingent as per tradition, with the march itself led by Boon Wurrung Elders and a Rainbow Aboriginal Float along with the Premier and a bevy of his ministers.
After the march, attendees are led into Catani Gardens for celebrations and entertainment including DJs and live performances. Free
Info
Euphoria Social Pride Viewing Event @ Prince Bandroom
Sunday 5 February, 11 am
Euphoria Social is taking over the Prince Bandroom for a Pride March Viewing Celebration. Hosted by Bianka Ismailovski. $30
Info
After Pride @ Espy
Sunday 5 February, noon – late
Hosted by Paris DQ, a who’s who of Melbourne’s queer dance community across 3 rooms plus the Sunshine Disco Faith Choir performing on the iconic Espy staircase.
In the Gershwin room, Honcho Disko presents fierce drag performances and DJs, including a stellar, special guest performance from disco legend DJ Severino – direct from The Eagle in London.
Info
Queens of the Pub @ Pride Gallery
Until 12 February
An ode to the punks and powerful women of St Kilda.
This series of striking photographs depict the characters and survivors who have helped create the places where we gather and celebrate today.
Info 
The Glad Project @ Pride Gallery
Until 12 February
‘The GLAD project’ acknowledges ‘Our GLAD’, the legendary musical theatre singer Gladys Moncrieff, her popularity and her ‘long term companion’ of 46 years Elsie Wilson.
Info 
Gospel Sundays @ Linden
Sunday 5 February, 12.30 pm – 3pm
Pop-up bar and music from The Gas Babies (1.30pm – 2.10pm)
Info
Leonie Leivenzon > Unremembered Histories @ Linden
Until 12 February
Photographs document the existence of a moment. What happens, however, once the person whose moment is being captured is no longer there?
Leonie Leivenzon’s background as a GP and hypnotherapist led to her interest in addressing dualisms which dominate Western thinking and exploring how we can learn to exist comfortably with unknowns.
Info
Soon
St Kilda Festival returns to big day format @ Sunday 19 February
First Peoples First @ Saturday 18 February
Headliners announced
Christine Anu (Saturday)
Hoodoo Gurus
Confidence Man
Fill program now available
www.stkildafestival.com.au
Honours for locals
TWiSK has trawled the Australia Day honour lists for St Kilda locals.
Let us know if we missed anybody.
gday@archives.gdaystkilda.com.au
Beverley Pinder OAM
“For service to the community through a range of organisations.”
A noted PR consultant, Melbourne City Councillor (2018-2020, and 2012-2016), 1978 Miss Universe Australia and Elwood College alumni.
Dr Hugo Gold OAM
“For service to medicine.”
Born in Austria in 1937, Dr Gold’s family migrated to Australian in 1939. He entered medicine in the early 60’s and worked in major hospitals including the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
Leonard Gross OAM
“For service to the community through a range of roles.”
Owner Lenny’s Deli, since 1994, Leonard has participated in many community organisations including Access Inc. and Maccabi Ajax. Recognised with multiple community awards, Gross was Glen Eira Citizen of the Year in 2009. His background in special needs and mental health has enabled him to understand the implications of disability, anxiety, depression and the difficulties they bring.
Maureen Hafey OAM
“For service to the community through charitable organisations.”
Maureen has been involved in more charities than you can kick a football at, including Variety – The Children’s Charity, Kids Under Cover, Richmond Football Club and Women at The Alfred (Private Men’s Business).
,Mr Samuel Tatarka AM
“For service to the Jewish community.”
Sam has been a part of many local groups, including Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre, Zionism Victoria, Kehillat Beit Aharon, Chevra Hatzalah and Monash University Jewish Students Society.
Ms Jeanette Ward AM
“For significant service to the community through a range of organisations.”
Jeanette participation included Melbourne Youth Orchestras, Centre for Multicultural Youth, Real Estate Institute of Victoria Foundation, South East Community Links, South East Community Links and Standard and Poor’s.Have you responded to out Reader Survey yet?
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