top image : Kim Wells MP, Georgie Crozier MP, Freddie Warschauer & David Southwick MP at the launch of #HAPPYFoLK

by Kerrie Pacholli images © pationpics.com

There is a renewed sense of exuberance on the sunset side of Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

I attended the salubrious launch of Freddie Warschauer’ s latest addition to the Fitzroy Street St Kilda landscape in #HAPPYFoLK vegan cafe; and the feeling of excitement and new beginnings was palpable.

**Kim Wells MP, Georgie Crozier MP, Freddie Warschauer & David Southwick MP at #HappyFolk launch image © pationpics.com**

Creative director Jasmine from Fox Found - image © pationpics.com — **Creative director behind $HAPPYFoLK Jasmine Wigley – image © pationpics.com**

Elena Simak contributing artist of the #HAPPYFoLK mural image © pationpics.com — **Elena Simak contributing artist of the #HAPPYFoLK mural – image © pationpics.com**

Kim Wells MP, Bruce Eva - 3AW, Mario Gomizeli - AdvanceSawing, Gordon Duncan - CEO Linen House at #HAPPYFoLK launch image © pationpics.com — **Kim Wells MP, Bruce Eva – 3AW, Mario Gomizeli – AdvanceSawing, Gordon Duncan – CEO Linen House at #HAPPYFoLK launch – image © pationpics.com**

#HAPPYFoLK – 11 A Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

#HAPPYFoLK is a fresh, quirky vegan and fresh juice cafe offering the world’s most drinkable coffee including turmeric latte, beetroot latte, chai latte and golden milk. With emphasis on conscious living, pure foods, power foods and animal free foods, #HAPPYFoLK is about enhancing personal health and enriching the environment.

Although Freddie is not a vegan himself he is passionate about the life choice and #HAPPYFoLK’s message to the world is green, recycle, ethical, conscious, responsible, hopeful and be kind to animals. In short, a breath of fresh air to an area that has suffered the loss of spirit, street culture and art: the life blood of any grand community.

Freddie usually spends this part of the year in Europe and Italy orchestrating the renovations of the spectacular Villa Beltramini, where his mother was born. However due to the strong connections his family has had to St Kilda since the 1950’s Freddie has a deep commitment to the future success of Fitzroy Street.

For Freddie Warschauer who starting working at his parents’ establishments in Fitzroy Street from the age of 12, it is all about art, culture and community spirit. This is his gift to the Casterly Rock of St Kilda.

#HappyFolk is a work of art with hand painted walls featuring a beautiful mural awash with messages of love, peace and serenity. Indeed a canvas in itself spearheaded by Freddie and manifested by a group of dedicated artists and visionaries all with the same aim to inspire love and appreciation to all that enter.

Having had the official launch on the birthday anniversary of his father Frederick Warschauer #HAPPYFoLK is soon to be the epicentre of a surrounding pop up Window Art Walk display. This will be sponsored by Freddie Warschauer in the spirit of creative collaboration as part of the St Kilda Art Crawl initiative; which will also be launching on the 21 – 24 of September 2017.

This is exactly what Fitzroy Street needs. Let the games begin…

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Bill Tolson singer / songwriter performing at the Dutch Club Abel Tasman 18 August 7.30

18/08/2017 Kerrie Pacholli

Singer / Songwriter Bill Tolson will be performing songs from his new album at the Dutch Club Abel Tasman at 7.30 tonight 18 August 2017 along with resident band Blackbird F.C.

**Bill Tolson singer / songwriter at Luna Park St Kilda image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com**

All welcome for great food and entertainment.

Dutch Club Abel Tasman - 60 Rosstown Road, Carnegie Victoria, Australia 3163 Tel (03) 9571 5382 — **Dutch Club Abel Tasman – 60 Rosstown Road, Carnegie Victoria, Australia 3163 Tel (03) 9571 5382**

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Symmetry’s Shadows Exhibition launch 22 – 24 Sept hosted by St Kilda Art Crawl

17/08/2017 Kerrie Pacholli

Location: Christ Church St Kilda (Anglican), 14 Acland st. St Kilda. 160+year old building.

Curatorial notes:

“We have to remember that what we observe is not nature herself, but nature exposed to our method of questioning.” – Werner Heisenberg.

It seems humanity is stuck on repeat cycle, spinning round and round with no real clue as to the true nature of things.

Symmetry cannot be broken since all events are one with the cycle of birth, life, death and resurrection. This is one of the many truths of our existence.

It is apparent that through symmetry, the Hidden and the Un-seen shape our daily reality. Or; on a deeper level, the collective experience referred to as living.

Time to Re-Invent Life through ART.

by Marko Maglaic

Poster design by Christine Ritter (Westside Circus) / Theatreworks — **Poster design by Christine Ritter (Westside Circus / Theatreworks)**

Co Curator's Rina Ritter (Theatreworks) with contributing artist Marko Maglaic at St Kilda Anglican Church image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — **Co Curator’s Rina Ritter (Theatreworks) with contributing artist Marko Maglaic at St Kilda Anglican Church image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com**

Contributing Artists : Marko Maglaic ~ Visual Artist

Andrew Hustwaite ~ Visual Artist & Sculptor

Glenn A. Cannon ~ Published Author

Jackie Ralph ~ Artist & Sculptor

Anthony Breslin ~ Visual Artist

Phil Voodoo ~ Visual Artist

Michael Blamey ~ Photographer

Emmanuel Santos ~ International Photographer

Cal the Stoner ~ Sculptor & Stone Mason

Including special guest musicians, fire spinning and circus performers

Hosted by St Kilda Anglican Church in association with St Kilda Art Crawl (SKAC)

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Feathers and fur – St Kilda to Healesville

17/08/2017 Kerrie Pacholli

I get such a warm hearted feeling just looking at these beautiful souls let alone spying them out to photography. I hope you get the warm fuzzies too.

Magpie at St Kilda Botanical Gardens image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — Crow at St Kilda Botanical Gardens image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Port Phillip Bay Swan because there are too many cars at Albert Park Lake image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — Port Phillip Bay Black Swan, because there are too many cars at Albert Park Lake, image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Resident Rainbow Lorikeet at Port Melbourne Botanical Gardens image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Her cousin Rainbow Lorikeet taking in the sights at St Kilda beach image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — Her cousin Rainbow Lorikeets taking in the sights at St Kilda beach image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

DSCN0981 — Pied Cormorants drying off at St Kilda Pier image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

The Crested Tern posing nicely on St Kilda Pier image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Baby Torny Frog Owl camera shy at St Kilda Bontanic Gardens. A good luck omen image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — A camera shy Baby Torny Frogmouth Owl at St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Sighting one of these spirits is usually considered a good luck omen image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Koala Bear at Healesville Sanctuary image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Tasmanian Devil at Healesville Sanctuary image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Smiling Wombat at Healesville Sanctuary image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Skippy retired and living at Healesville Sanctuary image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — Skippy, retired and living at Healesville Sanctuary image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Sherlock the Bulldog a local resident of St Kilda image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

Tom the Cat local St Kilda resident who passed away at 20 years of age image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com — Tom the Cat local St Kilda resident who passed away at 20 years of age RIP image by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

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Meet the Artists – St Kilda Art Crawl launch 21, 22 & 23 Sept. 2017

17/08/2017 Kerrie Pacholli

Re-inventing LIFE through ART, an ongoing therapy.

Silent intelligence, each soul’s higher self, speaks of a collective, a whole; the human race as one. In our hearts we all know this to be true, one only needs to apply thought. Pressure in the frontal lobe region may follow as a result, tension will subside with gradual use of the minds eye.

If you’re in disagreement I invite you to come along and allow the artists involved to persuade you of another outlook, or more accurately in-look. An in-look which becomes an outlook of the soul. Push the envelope and watch it bend, be like the reed in the wind, the one Confucius spoke of. The Hidden runs our lives, for most of us have no idea of our purpose of existance. Most of us hide behind invisible mask of our choosing.

Man is a walking talking paradox, who’s hypocritical abilities are of legendary status. At this point in humanity’s evolution I believe it is important to pause and take stock of one’s true purpose, lights, gifts and shadows truths. Together they provide the human halone with a third dimensional experience, according to information (thoughts) available.

Seems to me, one’s thoughts and intent should take precedence above all.

by Marko Maglaic – Australian collectable artist

Fitzroy Street Art Walk

Pamella Dion painter contribution in Fitzroy Street installation as part of the St Kilda Art Crawl — **Pamella Dias – Lotus Arts a contributor in Fitzroy Street installation as part of the St Kilda Art Crawl**

**Dino Damiani exhibition in Fitzroy St. precinct as part of the St Kilda Art Crawl**

**Clare Austin exhibition in Fitzroy St. precinct as part of the St Kilda Art Crawl**

Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition

Location: Christ Church St Kilda (Anglican), 14 Acland st. St Kilda

We would like you to meet some of Melbourne’s artistic community that are participating at various installations around the five St Kilda Art Crawl preccints.

Woodman contributing painter at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl — **Phil Voodoo Woodman contributing painter at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

Jackie Ralph contributing artist at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition 22, 23 Sept sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl 2017 — **Jackie Ralph contributing artist at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition 22, 23 Sept sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl 2017**

Andrew Hustwaite contributing arts at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl — **Andrew Hustwaite contributing arts at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

Marko Maglaic curator and contributing artits at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl — **Marko Maglaic curator and contributing artits at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

Cal the Stoner contributing sculpture at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl — **Cal the Stoner contributing sculpture at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

Michael Blamey contributing photographer at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl — **Michael Blamey contributing photographer at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

**Emmanuel Santos contributing photographer at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

Apu - Melbourne based Global Musician contributing musician at Symmetry's Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl — **Apu – Melbourne based Global Musician contributing musician at Symmetry’s Shadow Exhibition opening on 22 & 23 Sept 2017 sponsored by St Kilda Art Crawl**

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Martin Foley urging Victorians to get behind The St Kilda Art Crawl 2017

15/08/2017 Kerrie Pacholli

Martin Foley Minister for the Arts in the Daniel Andrews’ State Labor Government speaking about the enormous potential for the Port Phillip precinct assigned to The St Kilda Art Crawl to be launched on the 21, 22 & 23 of September 2017.

Martin Foley Minister for the Arts in the Daniel Andrews State Government with the driving creatives propelling St Kilda Art Crawl, Simon Barnett and Mick Pacholli — **Martin Foley Minister for the Arts in the Daniel Andrews State Government with Simon Barnett, Mick Pacholli and Tim Barnett from the St Kilda Art Crawl..**

SKAC is a non for profit community incentive spearheaded by passionate local St Kilda creatives who are determined to bring the artistic community along with it’s mojo back to St Kilda and the Port Phillip precinct.

film & post production by Simon and Tim Barnett Mynewsroom in association with pationpics.com Images by Kerrie Pacholli © pationpics.com

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ST KILDA ART CRAWL 21 – 23 Sept 2017

10/08/2017 Kerrie Pacholli

Born from universal art and culture. Inspired by California’s successful community strengthening Venice Art Crawl and fuelled by St Kilda’s passionate grass roots’ creatives. The St Kilda Art Crawl has arrived.

Similar to St Kilda’s sister city of Venice Beach in California and like the Venice Art Crawl, St Kilda Art Crawl is a not for profit incentive for the people by the people.

It’s aim is to galvanise community spirit and co operation by proactively integrating the business world with the world of art and culture. The life blood of any great city. This is a unified drive inviting St Kilda’s local artist, musicians, writers, poets and street artists to share and celebrate who they are with the world.

As well as combined effort and support from the local traders, artists will be supported by extensive media coverage through TV, Radio and online media.

The World is Your Oyster so get involved!

Last night Wilbur Wilde was MC at Acland Street’s Veludo Cafe host to the second Mixer for SKAC bringing together artists, enthusiasts and local traders in preparation for the next St Kilda Art Crawl on the 22 – 23 of September 2017 – a week before the grand final; and with a collaborative spirit SKAC and VAC will be streaming events via their mutual Facebook pages linking the sister cities in celebration.