Free-time activities

[ICTP info point]

17-19 March 2006
Free-time activities
A R T  &  E X H I B I T I O N S
New Exhibition in the Museo Sveviano (piazza Hortis 4) entitled "Se hai 
tempo fatti fotografare" (If you have time have your photo taken).  A 
photographic biography of Italo Svevo.  Open until 11 September 2006 
Mon-Sat 10-13 and Sunday 10-12.  Free entrance.
Exhibition in the ballroom of the Revoltella Museum (via Diaz, 27) 
entitled "Preview - Andy Warhol's Timeboxes".  Open until 18 July 2006 
as an introduction to the main exhibition which will open on 21 July in 
the renovated fish market (ex-pescheria) in Trieste.  E-mail 
andywarholtrieste at hotmail.com for more information.  The items on 
display here are part of the "Campbell's soup" group, dedicated to 
industry in Pittsburgh, Warhol's home town, which was a recurring 
source of inspiration in his work.
Photographic exhibition at the Teatro Miela entitled "Eredi del 
silenzio" which consists of over 50 photographs of scenes from Cambodia 
illustrating the lasting effects of war on everyday life.  Open until 
24 March 2006.  More information from: 347/2963852, fax 040/421152, 
emergencytrieste at yahoo.it.
Exhibition in Galleria Lipanjepuntin Arte Contemporanea, via Diaz 4 
entitled U2 & i by the photographer Anton Corbijn.  A series of shots 
of the rock band taken over the years.  Open until 11 April 2006 
Tue-Fri 15.30-19.30, Sat. 16.30-19.30, closed Sun, Mon.  Info. on 
040-308099.

C H I L D R E N's  A C T I V I T I E S
L'Immaginario Scientifico
This science museum (located on the ground floor level of the Adriatico 
Hotel, entrance at the rear of the hotel, opposite the 36 bus stop) has 
exhibits which are particularly suitable for children.
A children's laboratory will be held on Sunday from 15.45-16.45 for 
those aged 4-7 and from 15:30-17:00 for 8-11 year olds.  This week, 
both groups will be making rockets and missiles.  You can book by 
e-mail at prenotazioni at immaginarioscientifico.it.  More information on 
their website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it.

F A I R S  &  M A R K E T S
Mostra Mercato d'Arte Antica - Antique Fair
At the Fiera di Udine from 18-26 March 2006 from 10-20 on Saturday and 
Sunday and from 15-20 on weekdays, there will be the Antique Fair 
"Tesori d'Epoca".
Flea Market
On Sunday 19 March 2006, there will be the monthly flea market in 
Trieste town centre.  All sorts of antiques and bric a brac will be on 
sale all day in the roads of the old town behind Piazza della Borsa 
near the Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano).

M U S I C
Jazz Music Concert
On Saturday 18 March 2006 at 21:30 in the Al Porton Wine Bar (in Largo 
Santorio, near piazza Goldoni), there will be a jazz concert in 
collaboration with Umbria Jazz by the Steve Grossman Trio, whose leader 
has worked lots in the past with Miles Davis, amongst others.

S P O R T
Ice-Skating
An ice-skating rink is open at the Fiera buildings until the end of 
March in piazzale de Gasperi (bus 18 from piazza della Borsa).  Opening 
hours will be Monday-Friday 14-22 and Saturday and Sunday 10-22.  The 
cost is 6 euro (including hire of skates) or 3 euro if you take your 
own skates.

T O U R S
Trieste by Bus
Every Saturday a bus leaves for a tour of Trieste from in front of the 
train station at 14.00.  It takes in all of the main sights to see 
downtown, and there is also a 30-minute stop at St. Giusto Castle, 
where you can walk along the Castle walls or visit the Cathedral or 
simply enjoy the spectacular views.  Tickets may be bought in the Sala 
Eurostar in the main railway station and cost 5.20 Euro, with children 
under 10 travelling free.

For more information on all of the above, and for lots more suggestions 
of what to see and do locally, please contact the InfoPoint in the Main 
Building Reception (ext. 433).

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