Special express edition #322
Council budget showdown
More school holiday ideas:
Bluey Live and Teeny Tiny Stevies
New shows at Theatre Works & Red Stitch
Helmut Up Late @ JewMu
Pride Protest Posters until 31 July
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Printed Protest exhibition @ Pride Centre
Until 31 July
A rich variety of posters, banners and placards across the decades from campaigns of social and political change for LGBTIQ+ communities, from the early days of Gay Liberation to Law Reform, the AIDS crisis and response, Marriage Equality and Trans visibility/rights.
Co-presented by the Australian Queer Archives and Victorian Pride Centre.
More info
The Amateurs @ Red Stitch
Previews Tuesday 28 Jun – Saturday1 July | Season 2 – 24 July
The Amateurs is a witty tragicomedy from Pulitzer finalist, Jordan Harrison.
“A hilarious and moving exploration of mortality and the emergence of humanism. Harrison’s wildly inventive play asks when does a crisis destroy us, and when does it open new possibilities?”
Tix
All the Rage @ Theatre Works
Tuesday 28 June – Saturday 2 July, 7.30 pm
World premiere of All The Rage draws on interviews with people with lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and is unique in its focus on some of the more humourous aspects of this mental health diagnosis.
Tix
Poetry Launch: Harvest @ Readings St Kilda
Thursday 30 June, 6 pm
Readings St Kilda — Boonwurrung Country, 112 Acland St, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182
Drop into Readings on Acland for the launch of Roderick Waller’s poetry, Harvest; an anthology from 1980 to 2020.
Rod is a long time resident of Port Phillip, contributes to Roomers writing group, Elwood, and Fishers of Pen group. He will be joined by Graeme Turner whose latest collection is The Space Between Leaves. Free
Please book here. 
The Riffer’s Den + Whitten’s Lane @ Espy
Thursday 30 June, 8.30 pm
Upcoming bands every Thursday in the Basement. Free
Espy gigs
The Fleetwood Pac – Band Launch @ Memo
Friday 1 July, 7:30pm
‘The ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute act, a beautiful night of guitar solos, harmonies and all of the hit songs that make Rumours one of the bestselling albums.’ $45
Tix
Dave Graney & Clare Moore @ George Lane
Friday 1 July, 6:30 PM 11:30 PM
Double class. Hurry only a few tix left 
Lynny M: Singer of Stories @ Enza Benincasa Art Gallery
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID
Singer-songwriter Lynny M is a rising talent in the folk and roots genre. Based in Warrnambool/Maar Nation, Lynny M found her voice as a part of the local music community – taking part in grassroots choirs.
Lynny will be accompanied by Phil Heuzenroeder founder of Wild at Heart Community arts and Director of Melbourne Mass Gospel choir. Free
2/75a Fitzroy St (entry Via Jackson St) 
Claymore Live in Concert! @ Memo
Saturday 2 July, 7.30 pm
This will be one of Claymore’s final shows in Australia before the band’s next European tour
. They will be joined by their amazing team of Glenbrae Celtic dancers. $30 / $20
Tix
Sammy Owen Blues Band @ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 2 July, 9 pm
Hard working blues. Free
Helmut Up Late @ JewMu
Saturday nights in July, 6.30 – 7.15pm.
Visitors to these night sessions will be welcomed with a glass of wine, an introduction to the exhibition by a Museum staff member followed by a viewing of Helmut Newton: In Focus. $30 / $33
Bookings and info 
Fabels @ George Lane
Saturday 2 July, 6.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Fabels make transcendental, atmospheric music. A two piece that play original, experimental, progressive, dreamscape music with dynamic arrangements.
Tix
The McNaMarr Project @ George Lane
Sunday 3 July, 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm
John McNamara and Andrea Marr joined forces in May 2018 after enjoying successful solo careers in Australian blues.
Tix
Sunday Blues | The Rechords @ Espy
Sunday 3 July, 6 pm
Espy gigs
Southside Live @ South Beach Reserve
Until 3 July (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), 6 pm – 9 pm
Six evenings of free outdoor music on the St Kilda foreshore. A diverse range of acts focused on a youth audience.
Full program
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis on the big screen @ Astor
Until 13 July
Info
Soon
Kate Miller-Heidke @ Palais
Friday 8 July
Rescheduled from 2021 $94
Tix
Xavier Rudd @ Palais
Saturday 9 July, 8 pm
Great venue to see Xavier, supported by Marlon X Rulla.
Tix
School holiday activities
Teeny Tiny Stevies @ South Beach Reserve
Monday 27 June and Tuesday 28 June, 10.30 am
Free
More info 
Bluey Live Interactive Experience @ South Beach Reserve
Wednesday 29 June, Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July
Session #1: 10 am, Session #2: 11 am, Session #3: 12 pm
See Bluey and her little sister Bingo on stage for three Live Interactive Experiences daily.
Get ready to play Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite Heeler duo.
Free
More info
School Holiday Program @ Hotel Esplanade
28 June, 29 June, 5 July & 6 July
Round up your mini-mes because the Espy School Holiday Program is back. Tickets are $45pp (extra child – $30pp) and include a session with three activities, kids lunch (includes soft drink or juice) and an adult’s drink.
Recommended ages: 4-10
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
More info | Tix 
Youth acting workshops @ Melbourne Actors Guild
4 – 7 July, 10 am – 2 pm
The Melbourne Actors Guild in Acland Street is hosting youth acting workshops these holidays. Learn how to harness your energy, create character and act with others in these fun and easy to follow workshops. Over the two days you’ll enjoy drama games, script work and group activities to develop your acting and creativity. $65
Info
Holiday fun @ Port Phillip libraries
Across all the libraries, including these sessions at St Kild:
Castle Building Workshop St Kilda
Cosmic Boom! St Kilda
Dreadful Dragon St Kilda
Literary Yoga St Kilda
Winter Short Story Writing Competition
More info
Holiday programs @ Gasworks Arts Park
Always a creative program.
More info 
On Holidays > Little Bathroom Figures @ Linden
Learn how to play, mould and create your very own miniature sculptures with this fun activity for kids. Inspired by Honor Freeman’s exhibition Ebb, this activity will teach us to slow down and notice everyday objects we often overlook.
Step by step guide
Welcome David as interim CEO @ Linden
After Melinda Martin, long-standing CEO & Director, got a new gig at the Shepparton Art Museum, the Linden Board has appointed David Hagger as the Acting Director. David will join the team at Linden for the next three months as the Board recruits for the new Director.
Leadership program – Applications now open @ Pride
Close on Wednesday 31 August
The Victorian Pride Centre announced the launch of Pride in Action, a 12-month leadership development program for LGBTIQA+ leaders to be hosted at the Pride Centre, presented by Chamberlain & Associates.
More info 
Information Referral & Support Coordinator @ Port Phillip Community Group (PPCG)
Applications close Wednesday, 6 July, 2022.
PPCG are advertising a job focused on improving the social health and wellbeing of community members particularly those who are vulnerable and marginalised.
The salary is based on SCHCADS Award at CDW (Community Development Worker) Level 6 (with attractive salary packaging options). It’s a Permanent Ongoing Position (0.8 / 0.9 FTE Negotiable)
Contact Karen Sait, Executive Officer for further information 03 8598 6600 or via email: ksait@ppcg.org.au using the subject line: Information Referral & Support Coordinator.
Upgraded outdoor dining precinct @ Blessington Street
Works started last week (pictured) – official launch 7 July
A outdoor dining precinct is coming to Blessington Street with an open-air community space for pedestrians and local businesses. There will be an open-air community dining space with upgraded undercover dining parklets and public seating, planter boxes, festoon lighting and a shared space for pedestrians and vehicles highlighted with artwork on the road.
The new shared zone will have a 10km/h speed limit.
Expect temporary road closures and detours in place to accommodate construction.
More info
Council budget meeting becomes a showdown @ Council
Wednesday 29 June, 6.30 pm
A special council meeting will finalise the budget including additional spending and rate increases.
Expect a showdown between the Ratepayers of Port Phillip and Progressive Port Phillip, with both organising people to attend the meeting.
Budget highlights
Rates cap increase of 1.75 per cent
New way of calculating rates
Extension of Economic Recovery Package of more than $1.0 million including outdoor permit relief (footpath and parklets).
Additional funding of $2.6 million for the Waste Management which includes new Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO)
Most fees and charges for 2022/23 are proposed to increase by 2 to 2.75 per cent
St Kilda / Elwood additional $$
Elwood Foreshore Facilities Development – design and construction estimate of $18.9 million added for Stage 1 of the redevelopment.
St Kilda Junction Underpass Safety Upgrade – $450,000 for safety and lighting upgrades
St Kilda Marina – an additional $7.3 million is estimated for further design costs and the contribution to soil contamination management
City indicators: Decline in perception of safety
Council published data on a range of ‘indicators’ including perceptions of safety, creativity and a number of business indicators. The results cover 18/19, 19/20 and 21/22 years.
Some of the results are:
Proportion of residents who agree Port Phillip is a welcoming and supportive community for everyone
Fallen dramatically from a high of 93% 19/20 to 77% 20/21
Number of people actively sleeping rough
Down from 42 19/20 to 24 in 20/21
Proportion of residents who feel a sense of safety and security in Port Phillip
Down from 82% 18/19 to 68% 20/21
Number of fatal, serious or non serious transport related crashes
Up from 70 in 18/19 to 85 20/21
Proportion of residents who agree Port Phillip has a culture of creativity
Significant decrease from 85% 18/19 to 70% 20/21
Number of people employed by businesses within the municipality
This has remained static 18/19 to 20/21
Source: City indicators Page 28 onwards
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