TWiSK #327
Council CEO resigns to take Darebin job
New works @ Theatre Works
MIFF shines @ Astor
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Memorial for Ron Walker aka Miss Candee @ St Kilda Town Hall
Monday 1 August, 4 pm
The life and times of Ron Walker, celebrated drag performer, who died in July will be celebrated in style at St Kilda Town Hall.
Followed by a celebration of Miss Candee at Chasers 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Livestream link on Facebook
Pop-up bike lane discussion @ Ratepayers of Port Phillip
Monday 1 August
A ROPP meeting to discuss the recently installed Department of Transport (DOT) Pop-Up bike lanes has already reached a full house.
Campbell Spence told TWiSK that the new Pop-up bike lanes fell a long way short of resident’s expectations.
“Residents were blind-sided by the new bike lanes because DoT did not adequately consult residents.
“The term “pop-up” is misleading because it’s an 18 month trial.
“This program does not enhance the on-road safety for cyclists in Port Phillip.”
Get more details
TWiSK note
Cycling and bike lanes are possible topics at the recently announced State Election Transport Forum at the St Kilda Town Hall on Tuesday 6 September, 6.30 pm.
More info 
The Marvellous Life of Carlo Gatti @ Theatre Works (Explosives Factory)
Wednesday 3 August – Saturday 13 August, 7.30 pm
Carlo Gatti introduced ice cream to Victorian London, but this isn’t about him. This is about a physicist in 1983, a psychologist in 2017, a piano-playing Victorian era ghost, ice cream, quantum gravity, Elton John, and feeling alone in the universe.
This bleak comedy looks at the delicate things that barely hold us and the universe together, the deafening pain of isolation and the phenomenal power of ice cream.
Tix
This venue has no wheelchair access
Medea: Out of The Mouths of Babes @ Theatre Works
Until Saturday 20 August, 11 am and 7.30 pm
Theatre Works’ new production based on Euripides’ Medea as recalled and reimagined from the fantastical minds of her (allegedly?) slain children. Developed by the TW creative team and a council of children.
Watch a very short video of the children’s council
Tix
Read more in The Age
The Ten Tenors: The Highway Men Tour @ Palais
Thursday 4 August
The Highway Men tour features a selection of songs from artists such as John Denver, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson alongside classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Nessun Dorma, Unchained Melody and other rock and pop classics. $96
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Jane Burton > Kingdom of Pleasure @ Linden
Opening Thursday 4 August, 6 pm – 8 pm
Exhibition Until 4 September 2022
Local artist Jane Burton expands upon her ongoing exploration of memory, desire and mortality with a new suite of dream-like photographs offering a darkly ambiguous, enigmatic, and provocative take on Luna Park.
Details
Linden Projects Space, Rear 26 Acland St, St Kilda
No wheelchair access
MIFF @ Astor
From Friday 5 August
MIFF programming at the glorious Astor kicks off with a celebration of Dolly Parton with the film Seriously Red starring and produced by Rose Byrne. Ticket includes glass of bubbles on arrival and a Dolly-inspired afterparty.
MIFF program @ Astor 
The Amy Winehouse Show Starring Atlanta Coogan @ Memo
Friday 5 August, 7:30pm
To celebrate the life of the brilliant Amy Winehouse, Atlanta Coogan will be marking Amy’s 11th anniversary with a special and intimate concert honouring the life, songs, look and story of the perfect songstress. $45/$25
Tix
Mamma Mia! On Repeat: ABBA @ Espy
Friday 5 August, 9 pm
Mamma Mia! ABBA has announced a new album and the Espy throwing a party in their honour to celebrate!
SOS: get your tickets fast before the winner takes them all! $20
Tix
Vika and Linda @ Palais
Friday 5 August
With their soulful vocals right at the fore, Vika & Linda powerful local favourites. $80
Tix
Ragdoll @ Prince
Friday 5 August, 7.30 pm
Perth power trio Ragdoll make their long awaited return to Melbourne. $24
Tix
Christ Church St Kilda’s Trivia Night @ Middle Park Bowling Club
Saturday 6 August, 6.30 pm for 7pm sharp start
Tables seat 10, you may book a table, join a specific table (advise us when booking), or let us seat you and have fun making new friends. $30
Need more information? Contact Robyn on 0408 536 241
Book (no walk-ups) 
Wendy Matthews & Grace Knight ‘We’re Going to Graceland’ @ Memo
Saturday 6 August, 2:30 pm and 7.30 pm
Grace Knight & Wendy Matthews present the songs of one of the world’s greatest living songwriters – Paul Simon. $55 / $45
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Ron S Peno (Died Pretty) & Cam Butler @ George Lane
Saturday 6 August
Sorry Sold Out!
Victorian State Ballet – Beauty & The Beast @ Palais
Saturday 6 August, 7.30 pm
A full length classical ballet production of the traditional fairy-tale story.
Tix
Pig Day Out @ Memo
Sunday 7 August, 12 noon
A fundraiser for Loki’s Lodge Animal Rescue Farm.
5 pm Shed Zeppelin – Full ‘electric’ show after two years’ hibernation!
3:30pm McNamarr Project – Saluting the Kings and Queens of Soul
2:00pm Eugene Hamilton & The Money
12.30pm Audrey Twins – Perform the Girl group hits of the 60s Cabaret Style.
$78/$55/$28
Tix
The Caledonian Castaways @ George Lane
Sunday 7 August, 4 pm 8 pm
The Caledonian Castaways are a group of ex-pat Scot musicians from Melbourne. They perform their own songs of Scotland influenced by the blues and roots of the many bands they play with.
Tix
Emerald Hill Art Group: A Brush with Colour @ Gasworks
Exhibition: Tuesday 2 August – Sunday28 August, 9 am – 4 pm daily
Opening: Tuesday 2 August, 6 pm – 8 pm
The Emerald Hill Art Group is having our annual painting exhibition at Gasworks. The group of locals have been painting together at Sol Green Centre for over 20 years
Renee Scott mural @ Little Grey Street
Colin Shepard is rightly pleased as punch with his mural celebrating the late Renee Scott, a very colourful local.
Thanks to Selina Backpackers for providing the wall.
The work was funded with a Love My Place grant.
Read about the Renee story in The Age from 2012
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Maoko: Visible Mending Woollen Knits @ Space2b
Thurs day 11 August, 10.30am – 1pm
Enjoy a relaxing and fun workshop and learn how to give your old knits a new lease of life.
You will learn the history of visible mending and practise repair techniques with talented Japanese sewer, Maoko Carroll. $30
Info
144 Chapel St, St Kilda 3182
Front Of House Staff Wanted @ Theatre Works
Theatre Works are on the hunt for amazing people with lots of energy, personality and communication skills to join their FOH team.
They’re seeking bartenders with a valid RSA to work for casual night-time shifts at Theatre Works. Full LPA award and penalty rates.
Send your resume and your availability to FOH@theatreworks.org.au
CoPP CEO Peter Smith sets sail to Darebin
Darebin Council has announced the current Port Phillip CEO Peter Smith will take up their CEO role in October. (Source)
Peter joined Port Phillip in May 2017 after previously holding the CEO role at the Adelaide City Council. Before that he was a senior state public servant and placemaking consultant.
Late last year, one of the first duties of the newly elected Mayor Marcus Pearl was to announce that CEO Peter Smith had accepted a new contract for a further two years [until May 2024]. His departure means he will only serve five months of a 24-month contract.
Maybe his departure is ‘on trend’, across Mr Smith’s tenure at Port Phillip, the staff turnover has been much higher than expected – at times nearly 20% pa.
What will be Peter’s greatest local legacy?
As the City looks for another CEO, TWiSK invites readers to nominate their suggestions for Peter Smith’s greatest achievement or biggest legacy after five years on the job.
Send in your nominations
Port Phillip CEO factory circa 2000s?
There was definitely something in the water, or was it the air conditioning, at St Kilda Town Hall in the 2000’s – because so many Melbourne councils now have CEO’s that formerly walked the corridors of St Kilda Town Hall before the renovation.
Sue Wilkinson, a manager at Port Philip twice starting in 1999, was recently appointed as Yarra CEO after a spell in the top job at Darebin. Meanwhile at the People’s Republic of Moreland (soon to be Merri-bek), the CEO is Cathy Henderson, also ex Port Phillip. And North, in rapidly growing Hume, the CEO is Sheena Frost, also a Port Phillip alumni before many years at Casey.
No doubt there are more alumni lurking out there in top jobs.
Greg Day
Happy to chat anytime 0418 345 829
Content suggestions and community questions are always welcome.
gday@archives.gdaystkilda.com.au
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