TWiSK #345
Linden Postcard Show opens
Our first interview with Mayor Heather Cunsolo
Two big changes coming @ Council
Community Christmas Tree Festival @ Holy Trinity
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Meet Mayor Heather Cunsolo
Cr Heather Cunsolo joined council at the 2022 elections, as was elected by other councillors as Mayor last month,
Besides being a councillor and now Mayor, Heather is a Port Melbourne resident, an architect, mother of three and an independent councillor.
In this short interview, we start by asking what motivates her.
Watch now 9 minutes
The Angels: Kickin’ Down the Door @ Astor
Monday 5 December, 7:30 pm
Tuesday 6 December, 6 pm
Friday 9 December, 6 pm
In 1978 The Angels were a behemoth of the Aussie rock scene and on the path to international success… until they just missed their chance.
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Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie Skyhooks Show @ Memo
Thursday 8 December, 7 pm
Get in the Christmas spirit with Bob ’Bongo’ Starkie’s celebration of the music of Skyhooks with Laura Davidson as ‘Shirley.’ $45/$35
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Rhys And Joel’s Family Christmas @ National
Thursday 8 December, 7.30 pm
Join Joel Creasey and Rhys Nicholson as they host a yuletide gay extravaganza featuring some of their favourite comedians, musicians and who knows, maybe some members of the clergy? $40/$36
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‘The Print Show’ @ Neighbours Cafe
From Thursday 8 December, 6.30 am – 4.00 pm daily
An exhibition ‘the print show’ by award-winning Australian artist Anthony Breslin.
Pictured “oink oink oink oink” the original is ink, pencil and acrylic on paper.
42 Chapel Street, cnr Inkerman Street
Kutcha Edwards @ George Lane
Thursday 8 December, 6.30 pm – 11 pm
Proud Mutti Mutti songman Kutcha Edwards plays a new set of shows in support of his new single release Mrs Edwards. Says Kutcha; Imagine as a 6 year old meeting your mother after being forcefully removed from her loving arms as a baby. “Mrs Edwards” is about that moment when you’re told the person standing before you is in fact your Mother (Mary).
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Community Christmas Tree Festival @ Holy Trinity
Thursday 8 December – Sunday 11 December
Thu & Fri 10.30 am – 6 pm, Sat 10.30 am – 4 pm, Sun noon – 3 pm
A beautiful Christmas tree display in a beautiful setting – celebrating their tenth year. By donation, kids free
Plus singing highlights
Elwood Community Choir plus the Noteworthy Choir: Friday 7 pm
Glen Eira City Choir: Sunday 3 pm – 4 pm
Carols around the Christmas Trees: Sunday 4 pm
christmastreefest@hotmail.com
Postcard Show opens @ Linden
Friday 9 December 2022, 6 pm – 8.30 pm
Exhibition continues until Sunday 26 February
Celebrating creativity in 1000 + small spaces – Winners of the Linden Postcard Show 2022-23 will be announced from 6.30 pm.
RSVP
IMAGE > Linden Postcard Show 2021-22, Linden New Art. Photograph/ Mathieu Vendeville.
A Very Merry Mariah Carey Christmas @ Memo
Friday 9 December, 7 pm
Starring Sarah C, Greg Gould & Melanie Lewin backed by The Mariah Choir
Three vocalists joining forces to celebrate the highest selling female artist of all time. $55/$35
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Sounds on the Terrace @ Gasworks
Fridays from 8 pm over Summer
A series of free outdoor music concerts every Friday evening on the terrace of Gasworks Arts Park. Local musicians in a lovely environment with food trucks and drinks.
CXXNTRY YEEHAW @ Prince Band Room
Friday 9 December, 9 pm
Sick of seeing line dancing on Tik Tok and having nowhere to practise? Can’t find a place to wear your cowboy boots?
Head down the Honky Tonk Highway and grab your spot in the dance line for the ultimate country experience, right here in St Kilda. $24.50
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GIZZVERSE Record Fair @ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 10 December, 1 pm – 5 pm.
The King Gizzard record fair will be at the Pétanque area with crate loads of rarities, odd colour variants, test pressings and new merch.
Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers @ George Lane Matinee Sessions
Saturday 10 December, 3 pm – 6 pm
As part of the George Lane Matinee Sessions, Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers will be releasing ‘When The Levee Breaks’ at George Lane.
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Ignite (Bollywood Dancing) @ Acland Plaza
Saturday 10 December, 6 PM
Also Saturday 17 December in Fitzroy Street
Part of Council’s Summer Sessions of small scale free local music events across 7 venues
Info about all Summer Sessions
YID! “Zets!” album launch @ Memo
Saturday 10 December, 9.30 pm
ZETS! is YID!’s second album. The album breaks new ground with the combination of the traditional Yiddish songs that are the lifeblood of YID!, with original music and lyrics and their first recorded rap. $50/$30
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St Kilda Repair Café @ EcoCentre
Sunday 11 December, 2 pm – 5 pm
Bring your broken items to the Repair Cafe to reduce waste and learn new skills, all while having a cuppa.
If you have any unwanted phones or laptops, please bring them along to donate.
Your device got to Deakin University’s Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy, Training and Education (CREATE) program.
Free / by donation
38 Blessington St, (across from previous EcoCentre location)
Louis King and The Liars Klub @ The Espy Basement
Sunday 11 December, 6 pm
Louis King (Aka Tommy McEwan) has made a living out of music for decades. His songs have been covered by artists including New Orleans favourite son Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. His band has been the featured support act for B.B King, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan and Screamin’ J Hawkins to name a few. Free
Espy gigs
Vic Opera’s A Christmas Carol @ Palais
Wednesday 14 December – Saturday 17 December, 7.30 pm + 1 pm Saturday
Victorian Opera’s new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. $39+
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Don’t miss
A Simple Act of Kindness @ Red Stitch
Until Sunday 18 December
A Simple Act of Kindness is a comedy for a generation who’ve been locked down with the ones we… love?
Directed by award-winning director, writer and actor, Peter Houghton. Cast includes Khisraw Jones-Shukoor, Joe Petruzzi and Sarah Sutherland, and guest artist Lou Wall. $57 – $15
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Big Sculpture @ Veg Out
Until 11 December, 12 noon – 5 pm
22 sculptures on show in these fabulous community gardens.
More info
Naomi Hobson – Adolescent Wonderland @ Vivien Anderson Gallery
Until 17 December
Naomi Hobson’s Adolescent Wonderland depicts young Aboriginal people from her community of Coen on Cape York Peninsula. “I want people to see who our youth really are: fun, playful, smart, savvy, proud, adventurous and witty.” – Naomi Hobson
vivienandersongallery.com
284 — 290 St Kilda Road
The Merry Wives of Windsor @ St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Until Saturday 24 December (Wednesday – Sunday)
7 pm daily + Saturdays and Sundays 3 pm
Melbourne Shakespeare Company will be performing their brand-new musical production of The Merry Wives of Windsor in the Rose Garden at the St Kilda Botanical Gardens.
melbourneshakespeare.com
Proud about Pride: Book Launch
Friday saw the launch of a unique history of a unique building celebrating a unique community.
Former local MP Martin Foley and author Judith Buckrich (pictured) were joined by excited locals at the launch.
‘The Making of the Victorian Pride Centre’ is a lavishly illustrated coffee table book, a true representation of the efforts of all who participated to show friends and colleagues, and to enjoy for years to come.
The book has been commissioned by The Pride Fund, with 80% of book sales being a fundraiser for the Victorian Pride Centre’s Rooftop Pavilion Campaign.
Order your copy here 
Nature’s Frequency by Olga Dziemidowicz @ Gasworks gallery
Olga Dziemidowicz is a Polish born artist currently working from her studio in St Kilda.
In her first solo exhibition, Olga invites us to look deeper by presenting the natural landscape through expressive application of bold colours and mark making.
Info
Festival of Lights donation double @ JewMu
Ends 11.59 pm Monday 19 December
In the lead up to the Festival of Lights, a collective of generous donors will match every gift made to the Jewish Museum.
Gifts during this period will travel twice as far, helping the museum to raise essential funds for ambitious special exhibitions, learning and cultural exchange programs, preservation of community stories and the illumination of Jewish life.
Believe donation site
Carmel the collector @ PS Media
Friend of TWiSK, Carmel Shute has handed her extensive collection of crime novels over to be curated as she prepares to move house.
PS Media has a rambling interview with Carmel – worth a read.
Read it now at PS Media
Count back will elect new councillor if required
Although the final result will not be called until 13 December, it’s likely that Greens Lake Ward Councillor Cr Katherine Copsey will be elected to the Legislative Council (and must resign from Port Phillip Council).
The replacement councillor will be elected by a countback of the 2020 votes, with Copsey’s vote redistributed according to the voters’ preferences.
This will be done by the VEC computer, probably during an online event as soon as practical.
The winner will be notified and elected if they accept (and are still eligible).
In the 2020 vote count, Copsey voters’ second preferences were spread as follows:
Robbie Nyaguy 47%
Christina Sirakoff 17%
Roger Ward 16%
Bernard Mandile 8%
Geoffrey Conaghan And Andrew Bond 5%
ALP candidate Robbie Nyaguy will probably be next councillor
These numbers suggest that, when combined with Nyagy’s 15% primary vote, the likely replacement will be ALP candidate Robbie Nyaguy.
He is currently overseas but TWiSK has been told he is available to serve.
Until September 2022, Robbie had worked as an advisor to a number of state government ministers for the over three years.
Current employment for a member of parliament would make him ineligible to be a councillor.
Stay tuned for a final result after 13 December at the VECs discretion.
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