TWiSK #363

Truth telling theatre @ TW
Free dance classes @ Acland Plaza
Architecture bike ride @ St Kilda and Elwood
Sound is Illuminated @ Linden
Tix to win

Also at Council …

Mayor explains rate increase
Delays in the detail

Scroll down for Council stories, they are after the events!
Inter Library Loans Returning @ Library

From Monday 1 May
A new courier service will start from Monday , and Library patrons will be able to access Library Link Victoria to search and request Inter Library Loans again. Each library member can make a maximum of three requests per fortnight.
For more information 
Comedy Club @ Espy Basement
Monday 1 May, 7.30 pm
Every Monday, hosted by Ty Gray. This week with Dahn Rozario, Nicky Barry, Fergus Neal, Maren May, Ben Searle and Rose Bishop. Free
Info
No Wheelchair access
Sarah Tracton > Sound is Illuminated @ Linden Projects Space
Tuesday 2 May – Sunday 28 May
Opening: Thursday 4 May, 6 pm -8 pm
Sound is Illuminated is the latest body of handcrafted porcelain lightworks by local artist and designer Sarah Tracton.
“Floating weightlessly throughout the space, the gentle glow of Tracton’s pendant lights distil the velvety warmth of dusk, disrupting the cool container of the gallery’s white cube.”
RSVP and info
No Wheelchair access
Artist Talk > Sunday 21 May, 1 pm to 2 pm
Tuesday Trivia @ St Kilda Sports
Tuesdays, 7 pm
With host Bernie Two Legs. Combining to their favourite things, drinking and being right.
Candy Nelson Nakamarra @ Vivienne Anderson Gallery
From Wednesday 3 May, opening 6 pm – 8 pm
This Candy Nelson Nakamarra’s first solo show in Melbourne, and she will be travelling to Melbourne for the opening event, opened by John Kean, curator, writer, Papunya Tula art advisor from 1977-1979, and friend of the artist.
“The exhibition will feature nine major multidimensional paintings that uniquely energize the ancient and abiding songline of Kalipinypa as taught to the artist by her late father, the eminent Papunya Pioneer, Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula.”
Info
284–29o St Kilda Road
Tuesday to Friday 11 am — 5 pm, Saturday 12 pm — 4 pm
Bayou Bart @ Theatre Works
Wednesday 3 May – Saturday 13 May, 7 pm
Set in the deep south in the late 1800s, Bayou Bart follows a classic narrative about a boy, Henri finding his way home, but upon doing so, he stumbles into a land he was never supposed to find and a fight he was never supposed to be a part of.
The key theme of Bayou Bart is home. The narrative explores different ideas of what home is for each character and how impactful it is to them. 30-minute show. $35 / $20
Tix
Facing Up @ Theatre Works
Wednesday 3 May – Saturday 13 May, 7 pm
Facing Up is truth telling theatre about Australian policy and attitudes towards First Nations people from federation to the present. This is juxtaposed by a parallel story of Indigenous protest, a rarely acknowledged historical sequence; the creation of a nation at the expense of the disintegration of many others. Both histories contain direct quotations, summaries of government action and law.
Facing Up is delivered with a lot of emotion and meaning to the actors involved. The combination of officialdom and deeply emotional moments are presented in a rhythmical pattern utilising repetition, symbolism and straight talking. 45 minutes followed by Q&A. $45 / $35 / $20
Tix 
Video trailer 
Monthly Yard Sale @ Christ Church
Saturday 6 May, 9.30 am – 2 pm
Books, plants, a taco van & much more!
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Sammy Owen Blues Band @ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 6 May, 8 pm
Free
Free dance classes @ Acland Plaza
Saturdays in May, 11 am
“Dance Dance” is a free outdoor pop-up dance event series on Acland Plaza
Salsa Workshop and Social Dancing
Saturday 6 May, 11:00 am (Sold Out)
Jive Workshop and Social Dancing
Saturday 13 May, 11:00 am
Bollywood Dance Workshop
Saturday 20 May, 11:00 am
Bachata Workshop and Social Dancing
Saturday 27 May, 11:00 am
Free but bookings required 
Architecture bike ride @ St Kilda and Elwood
Sunday 7 May, 10 am – 12 noon
Social ride and bike tour exploring a hundred years of ‘gentle density’ housing in St Kilda and Elwood. Led by architect Brendan Baxter, the ride will visit exemplary small to medium-scale housing built from the 1920s to today.
Easy 10km ride on streets through St Kilda and Elwood, finishing at a cafe. They ride together as a group and support less confident riders. Bring your own bike or hire a Lime bike.
Free event but bookings are necessary
A joint event by Port Phillip Bug and Jane’s Walk: Jane’s Walk is a global volunteer-led community movement, created in recognition of the ideas and legacy of Jane Jacobs, a platform where citizens can openly share knowledge and perspectives about chosen aspects of their city and environment.

Uninvited: The Songs of Alanis Morissette @ Memo
Sunday 7 May, 5 pm
Final encore show by Melbourne singer Katie Weston. Musically directed by Jonathan Skovron featuring a six piece live band. With special guest Mezz Coleman $55/$35
Tix
Peptides @ St Kilda Sports Club
Sunday 7 May, 7 pm
Free
Minus 18 @ Library
Monday 8 May, 3:30 pm (badge making), workshop begins 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Ahead of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 17 May), join Minus 18 for a Gender and Sexuality Youth Workshop.
Learn about LGBTQIA+ identities, concepts, and terminology, and discover ways to support diversity. Plus, create your own badges and enjoy delicious snacks!
Suitable for high school aged teens. LGBTQIA+ folk and allies welcome. Free
Bookings required 
Keep Fit with Bollywood @ Artful Yoga (1 Vale Street)
Weekly on Mondays starting 8 May, 6.30-7.30pm
For five weeks Jhoom Bollywood will take you through a step-by-step dancing workout, get fit and have fun! $150 for five sessions
More information 
Selling Kabul @ Red Stitch
Until Sunday 21 May
Australian Premier of a Pulitzer nominated drama that powerfully portrays the humanity and courage of one Afghan family, and asks ‘what would you do to save another person’s life?’ Brett Cousins directs this work by New Yorker Sylvia Khoury with a local cast including Claudia Greenstone, Khisraw Jones-Shukoor, Nicole Nabout and Farhad Zaiwala.
Tix
Opposite the Astor Theatre
Access is limited – contact box office

Next week 8 May – 14 May

Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir present ‘Disco Faith Express’ @ Espy Gershwin
Friday 12 May, 8 pm
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir are set to move you. Born with a dream to impact the world, the Disco Faith Choir was the brainchild of Sunshine, renowned DJ and producer, who fused her infectious club-ready house and techno vision with a live gospel choir. $50
Tix
Saturday Seminar – A Life in Botanic Gardens @ U3A PP Zoom
Saturday 13 May, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Professor Tim Entwisle will talk about his life as a botanist and in botanic gardens, based on his 2022 memoir Evergreen: The Botanical Life of a Plant Punk.
Tim has been Director and Chief Executive of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria since 2013, following two years in a senior role at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and eight years as Executive Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust in Sydney.
Info and link
The 64 Falcon @ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 13 May, 7.30 pm
Free

Urban Wine Walk 2023 @ St Kilda
Saturday 13 May
Urban Wine Walk is a self-guided wine-tasting experience across some of St Kilda favourite drinking holes, including:
Captain Baxter Ft. Tokar Estate (VIC)
Hotel Esplanade Ft. Rob Dolan Wines (VIC)
Korr Jee Chicken Ft. Gonzo Vino (VIC)
Little Prince Wine Ft. Mitchelton (VIC)
Lona Ft. Black & Ginger Wines (VIC)
LOTI Ft. Tillie.J Wines (VIC)
Republica Ft. Loverman Wine (SA)
$75.00 plus Booking Fee
www.urbanwinewalk.com.au
Each ticket includes three complimentary tastings per producer, a $10 voucher to put towards lunch at your starting venue, plus a cool $25 voucher to use when ordering a six pack of wine from one of the winemakers delivered to your door post event.

Celebrate Pat Grainger’s Port Life @ Port Melbourne Town Hall
Saturday 13 May, 11.30 am – 2.00 pm
Friends, family and members of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society invite you to socialise, reminisce and admire Pat’s contribution to community and civic life since settling in Station Street in 1983.
Please invite others who knew Pat.
You are welcome to bring a plate.
Please RSVP by Wednesday 3 May to Jill Dawson jaydaw@hotmail.com 0434 843 513
333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Lift access available

Three classy singers on Mother’s Day @ Memo
Sunday 14 May, 2 pm
Enjoy a Mum’s Day afternoon with three great local singers; Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Nina Ferro and Julie O’Hara accompanied by one of the hottest swinging quartets. All class. $50/45/30+bf
Tix

Later in May

Moth @ Theatre Works
Wednesday 17 May – Saturday 3 June, Tues – Sat 7:30pm
“An action-packed graphic-novel fiction fantasy erupting on the stage, MOTH is a love-letter to every teen… and to those who used to be.”
This funny and heart breaking two-hander starts as just another night drinking but soon gives way to an ecstatic vision that leaves fifteen-year-old Sebastian unconscious and his only friend, Claryssa, gone. Suitable for ages 15+ $50/$42
Tix 
14 Acland Street, St Kilda.
Win tix for Moth @ Theatre Works
Readers can win one of two double passes for the Moth on Thursday 18 May 7.30 pm
Email to go in the draw with subject “Moth tix”
Entries close Monday 1 May (11.59 pm)

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission @ Memo
Friday 19 May, 7 pm
The release of “Where Only Memory Can Find You” marks the return to the fray of Mick’s former Weddings, Parties, Anything bandmate, violinist Jen Anderson – joining founding WPA accordion player Mark “Squeezebox Wally” Wallace in the Roving Commission ranks. Together with Brooke Taylor, who also happens to be a recent addition to Mick’s Roving Commission. $50/45/35+bf
Tix
Christ Church St Kilda’s Trivia Night @ Middle Park Bowling Club
Saturday 20 May, 6 pm for 7 pm start
BYO nibbles & food. Drinks (alcoholic, soft drinks) must be purchased from the bar (no BYO). $30
Please book on website below (no walk-ups) 

Robert Forster ‘The Candle and The Flame’ Album Launch @ Memo
Saturday 20 May, 7 pm
From Go Betweens to the world, Robert is a class act and stylish man. $55/48/43+bf Online
Tix

Painters and Dockers – 40 years and 1500 shows

Note from Paulie Stewart to TWiSK
“I was hoping you might be able to mention our show at MEMO for our 40th anniversary Australian tour.
We have just finished supporting The Sunnyboys on their final ever Australian tour playing at 5 massive sold out shows in Queensland and NSW.
The last night of the tour was at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre and the Prime Minister was in the house. It was surreal when he started singing along to our tune Die Yuppie Die
The Painters And Dockers originally got together to play a one off benefit show to pay Cosmic Psychos drummer Billy Walsh’s parking fines at a small pub in Port Melbourne, but since then we have performed more than 1500 shows throughout Australia, New Zealand and North America.
With 8 album releases under the belt we have also supported the likes of Billy Idol, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, The Monkees, Divine, The Cramps, Crowded House, Midnight Oil, Jonathan Richmond, The Easybeats, The Loved Ones and lots more
In 2011 the band were inducted into The Age’s Rock And Roll Music Hall Of Fame at The Prince Of Wales St Kilda and we have done many gigs in the suburb at the Esplanade, Seaview Ballroom, St Kilda Town Hall, Palace and The Venue.
I am actually St Kilda born and bred and both my Grand Dads worked at Luna Park. Grandpa Jack was actually Vice President of the St.Kilda Football Club.”
Die Yuppie Die video back in the day

Painters & Dockers Get Docked 40 @ Memo
Saturday 27 May, 7 pm
The Painters and Dockers are a musical institution and are turning 40! $70/$60
Tix
Aramco – the worlds second largest company after Apple
This signage is outside the Lakeside Stadium at Albert Park.
Apple is the world’s largest company. The world’s next largest company is Aramco, but what do they do and why are they plastered along the entrance to Lakeside Stadium?
Oil of course. Saudi Oil. And it’s a part of the shadowy mega millions that get poured into events like the Grand Prix, international golf and International Cricket.
Save Albert Park people are asking questions, including should a major public park be trashed for the benefit of foreign companies when the grand prix could be conducted without subsidies on a proper motor racing circuit?
But off course, the costs and benefits of the GP are a closely guarded secret despite receiving $m from the taxpayer every year.

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Mayor explains budget and rate increase

Watch a 15 minute interview with Mayor Heather Cunsolo
Topics include the Council budget and rate rise
Future of Acland and Fitzroy Streets
Watch now
Ratepayers are being asked to comment on a Council budget with a 2.8% rate increase.
Feedback is invited by the Council’s Have Your Say website and at a variety of pup up conversation tents across May, uncluding
Friday 5 May 10 am – 12 noon: Ripponlea Village
Saturday 6 May 10 am – 12 noon: VegOut Market, St Kilda
Saturday 6 May 2 pm – 4 pm: Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne
Budget headlines
2.8% rate increase
Across the board 3.7% increase in service charges
$22 increase in default waste charge
$87K cut to Cultural Development Fund
Public submissions will be heard at Council Wednesday 7 June and a final decision be made at a special Council meeting in late June.
Tricky details in the fine print
The paperwork details a list of project delays and some ominous ‘rebranding’:
Peanut Farm Oval Reconstruction delayed until 2025/26
Inkerman St Safe Travel Corridor delayed until 2026/27
Catani Gardens Irrigation Upgrade completion extended
Public Toilet Program – The timing of the projects within the program have been reprioritised to focus on Edwards Park and Coles Carpark Balaclava in 2023/24 (meaning Fitzroy Street toilet is constipated again?)
Library Facilities Improvement Program (previously St Kilda Library Redevelopment) – the project has been broadened to cover all library facilities and spread out over the life of the 10-year plan – WTF What does that mean for the much talked about St Kilda Library upgrade?
Read Council list of program changes in fullGreg Day
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