TWiSK #341
State election forum Albert Park @ Memo Thursday 7 pm
TWISK will live stream the event
Blue and Green election pledges for Albert Park Lake
Big sculpture lands @ Veg Out until 11 Dec
Tex Perkins Big Rubber Band @ Memo
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State election forum Albert Park @ Memo
Thursday 10 November, 7 pm
unChain presents a State election forum focusing on Albert Park, moderated by John Daley, professorial associate at the University of Melbourne.
All candidates have been invited. There will be questions from the public.
Suggest a question by email unchaininc@gmail.com
Bookings
TWISK will live stream the event on Facebook 
Low @ Theatre Works Explosives Factory
Tuesday 8 November – Saturday 12 November, 7.30pm
Told through 28 poems, this dark and poetic love story tells the tale of two outcasts trying to claim their place in society.
Book
Not wheelchair accessible
007 Dalton Double @ Astor
Tuesday 8 November, 7 pm
While Dalton is not high on my list of Bonds, here’s a rare chance to see 007 played by Dalton on the big screen. The Living Daylights followed by
Licence To Kill. Part of the British Film Festival retrospective of Bond movies.
Tix
Mayor election and reception @ Town Hall
Wednesday 9 November, 5.30 pm
The Mayor is elected by the councillors each year in November.
Public reception to thank the outgoing mayor and announce the new mayor. Also an opportunity to note Cr Andrew Bond’s ten years on Council.
With Marcus Pearl not seeking to be mayor, the new mayor will be one of the councillors pictured above. 
Fix a Flat Bike Repair @ St Kilda Library
Thursday 10 November, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Bring your bike and let the local experts show you some tips and tricks to keep your bike in great shape.
Each person will also be given a free patch kit as part of the workshop. Free
Bookings 
Connections Exhibition @ Space2b
Until 26 November
Opening Night Thursday 10 November, 6 pm – 8 pm
A group exhibition with Bernadette Boundy, Marija Newbold, Karen Price and John Ross. Although their genres and subjects are varied, they connect with each other through the Painting Maribyrnong Art Group.
space2b.com.au/current-exhibition/
Khristian Mizzi & ‘The Land of Plenty’ @ George Lane
Thursday 10 November, 7 pm – 11 pm
Australian Singer Songwriter Khristian Mizzi unveils his brand-new band ‘The Land of Plenty’
Tix
Painters & Dockers @ Memo
Friday 11 November, 7 pm
Playing classics from their 11 album catalogue. The event will also double as the release for front-man, Paulie Stewart’s new autobiographical book, ‘All The Rage’. $65 / $55
Tix
Louis C.K. @ Palais
Friday 11 November and Saturday 12 November
Sold out
Melbourne Queer Film Festival Rooftop Cinema @ Pride Centre
Friday 11 November – Sunday 20 November, 8 pm
MQFF launches the inaugural Rooftop Cinema at the Pride Centre.
See full program
Pic: Opening night film: But I’m a Cheerleader (Director’s Cut), 1999
Ironman 70.3 Melbourne @ St Kilda Beach and Catani Gardens
Saturday 12 November (kid’s race), Sunday 13 November
More info
The Man from Snowy River – 40th Anniversary with Tom Burlinson Live @ Astor
Saturday 12 November, 2 pm
Celebrate 40 years of Australian cinema classic The Man From Snowy River with a special screening followed by live on stage Q&A with the star of the film Tom Burlinson.
Tix
Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band @ Memo
Saturday 12 November, 7 pm
You know Tex, and he’s the real deal. $60 / $45
Tix
Ben Mastwyk, Dan Brodie & Patrick Wilson @ George Lane
Saturday 12 November, 7 pm – 11 pm
Join Ben Mastwyk, Dan Brodie and Patrick Wilson as they each celebrate the release of their new singles.
Tix
The Majishans @ Alex Theatre
Saturday 12 November, 8.30 pm
Described as “A little bit of theatre, A little bit of storytelling, A whole lot of rock n’ roll.” $45
Tix
Masterclass > Natural Dyeing with Heather Thomas @ Linden Workshop
Sunday 13 November, 10 am – 4 pm
Join natural dyer, designer and maker of textiles, Heather Thomas, for a special skills-based Masterclass. $50:
Tix and info
Project space is not wheelchair accessible
St Kilda Repair Cafe @ EcoCentre
Sunday 13 November, 2 pm – 5 pm
Bring your broken items to the Repair Cafe to reduce waste and learn new skills. Bring unwanted phones or laptops and our IT experts will wipe all data to ensure your personal information is safely cleared before donating rour device to refugees and asylum seekers via Deakin University’s Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy, Training and Education (CREATE) program. Free / by donation
Cora Graves, 38 Blessington St
The Great Songs of Nina Simone @ Memo
Sunday 13 November, 3 pm
Ruth Rogers-Wright will perform the great songs of Nina Simone in a concert including original music and poetry evoking the spirit of this acclaimed artist. $55 / $35
Tix
Kim Volkman & The Whiskey Priests – Birthday Bash @ George Lane
Sunday 13 November, 4 pm – 8 pm
A celebration of the birthdays of all members of the Whiskey Priests. Party time indeed.
Tix
Sunday Blues | The Breadmakers @ Espy
Sunday 13 November, 6 pm – 9 pm
“Rhythm’n’blues legends The Breadmakers are a Melbourne institution with an international fanbase.” Free
Espy gigs
Googoosh 21 the World Tour @ Palais
Sunday 13 November, 8 pm
Googoosh also known as “Iran’s Daughter”. Her current world tour “Twenty One”, named after her latest album. Her band, lead by the famous Babak Saeedi, will put on an exclusive show. $110
Tix
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Annual General Meeting @ EcoCentre
Monday 14 November, 6 pm – 8 pm
Hear a report on the outcomes of the past financial year, vote on a special resolution, elect officers and members of the Committee of Management, and much more. Afterwards, refreshments will be served.
Cora Graves Centre, 38 Blessington St
Free Seniors 3-week BYOD Course @ St Kilda Library
Tuesdays from 15 November, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
A free 3-week course for local seniors. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and let PPCG teach you how to use it. Perfect for those who want to learn more about their phone, tablet or laptop. To make a booking, please call Pat on 8598 6600
Info
Friends of Suai/Covalima Annual Community Meeting @ St Kilda Town Hall
Thursday 17 November, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Learn more about Friends of Suai/Covalima and hear Dr Alan Dupont AO an international security expert, strategist, journalist and former adviser to Timor-Leste.
Please RSVP to friendsofsuai@portphillip.vic.gov.au 
Palace Foreshore @ Triangle Car Park
Live Nation present a program of gigs on the triangle car park
Sunday 20 November: Black Crows
Tuesday 22 November: Keshi
Saturday 26 November: Tim Minchin
Thursday 1 December: Six60
Sunday 4 December; A Lovely Day: The Teskey Brothers, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles (USA), Elsy Wameyo and Emma Volard
Saturday 10 December: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Sunday 11 December: Sacred Heart Mission
Tix 
Carnival of the Century @ Ripponlea Primary
Sunday 20 November, 11 am – 4 pm
Ripponlea’s Centenary Carnival celebrates the school’s 100th birthday with a rip-roaring ride for the whole community.
Expect epic rides and sideshow fun to delicious food, market stalls and a main stage live entertainment line-up.
Carrington Grove, St Kilda East
Twilight fete @ St Kilda Primary
Friday 25 November, 4 pm – 9 pm
It gunna be great, its gunna be great, click click.
See the movie, go to the fete 
Paint Out 2022 @ Gasworks
Sunday 27 November and Sunday 4 December, 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm
Paint Out returns to Gasworks Arts Park to celebrate the start of summer 2022. This time artists, arty people of all ages and nature lovers will create to the magic of music.
Paint, draw or sketch anywhere in the beautiful parklands during each 2 hour session.
Tickets 
Horsing around the Cemetery @ Friends of St Kilda Cemetery
Sunday 27 November, 2 pm
Led by Claire Barton, this tour looks at the racing identities whose final finishing line was the gates of the St Kilda Cemetery. $15 includes afternoon tea
Bookings required. Email info@foskc.org or ring 0451831102
Pictured: George John Watson who started the first Melbourne Cup in 1861.
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis @ Palais
Wednesday 30 November
An extra show added after first show sold out. Hurry.
Tix
Air Supply @ Palais
Thursday 1 December
Air Supply return to perform all-time. $99
Tix
BIG Sculpture Biennale @ Veg Out
Until Sunday 11 December, everyday 11 am – 6 pm
BIG Sculpture St Kilda Biennale 2022 is an outdoor sculpture exhibition presented in the Veg Out Community Gardens. The exhibition includes 22 artists.
Great setting for art amongst the veggies!
Info
The Merry Wives of Windsor @ St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Friday 2 December – Saturday 24 December (Wednesday – Sunday)
7pm daily + Saturdays and Sundays 3pm
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
Win a double pass to The Merry Wives of Windsor
The show has music from back in the day (circa 70’s) including hits from these performers: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Cheap Trick, Starland Vocal Band, Barry Blue, The Pretenders, Gordon Lightfoot, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Neil Sadaka, Billy Ocean, Captain & Tennille, John Denver, CCR and The Bellamy Brothers.
Guess a tune and win
The free double pass will go to the first email that correctly guesses the exact title of any tune that features in the show.
One guess per email; One email per day per reader; until won!
gday@archives.gdaystkilda.com.au
It’s easier than Wordle! It will go on the first day!
Liberals pledge $15m for Albert Park upgrades
Liberals pledge $15m for Albert Park upgradesLocal Liberal candidates Georgie Crozier (MLC Southern Metro Region) and Lauren Sherson (Albert Park) were on hand on Saturday to announce two big funding pledges: $10m for better sporting facilities and $5m for much needed lake wall upgrades.
Albert Park sports clubs have long campaigned for more funding for this important patch. The wall will help the lake become deeper, cleaner, safer, and better equipped to collect stormwater to help irrigate the rest of Albert Park Reserve.
Both Green and Blue have pledged
Last week (as reported in TWiSK), the Greens also made a $5m pledge about the lake wall.
An elated Hugo Armstrong, President of the Albert Park Sports Clubs
Association, told TWiSK it was great to see the multiple pledges flowing in.
‘We are looking forward to hearing how Labor will pitch in for the Park”, he said.
No doubt Hugo will be asking a question or two at the unChain candidate’s forum at Memo on Thursday. 
Early voting centres for St Kilda residents
From Monday 14 November
“If you vote outside your enrolled district, it may take longer.”
Monday to Friday 14 November – 25 November: 8:30 am – 6 pm;
Saturday 19 November: 9 am – 5 pm.
Albert Park voters
Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette, 79–81 Fitzroy Street St Kilda
or
Level 4, 102 Albert Road, South Melbourne
Brighton voters
St Stephen’s Church Hall, 109–111 North Road Brighton
Caulfield voters
Level 2, Suite 204, 233–239 Nepean Highway Gardenvale
Prahran Voters
Ground Floor, 509 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
or
South Yarra Community Baptist Church Hall, 12–14 Surrey Road South Yarra
More info
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