WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 17 - 20 JULY

[ICTP Info Point]

*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK*

*17 -- 20 July 2008*

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*"1848 -- 1918",** *a retrospective exhibition at the Salone degli 
Incanti (ex-Pescheria, after Piazza Unità) illustrating the historical 
period in which Trieste was part of the Austro--Hungarian Empire through 
a collection of works of art, documents, photographs, prints and various 
objects of that time.  Bus 8.

*CONCERTI NEL CASTELLO (Miramare)*

*Concerts at the Miramare Castle, every Friday in the Throne Room, 
organized by the Conservatorio Tartini. Ticket Eur 4,00. For more info 
tel: 040.224143*

*Friday 18 July: piano concert at 20:30: Alvaro Corral Matute plays 
Bach, Liszt, Chopin, Granados, Gerschwin.*

*OPEN AIR THEATRE -- FREE:*

*In Piazza Hortis:*

*Friday 18 July: *"Teatro Incontro: "Controvoglia". A play (in Italian) 
at 21:00

*Sat 19 July:* "L'Argante -- La Storia di Trieste "a musical play on the 
history of Trieste from ancient times to early 20th century (in Italian) 
at 21:00.

*"Felix Hora, Lettere di Abelardo ed Eloise" *poetry and music recital 
in Italian in Piazza della Borsa at 19:00. For details check 
www.teatriateatro.it <http://www.teatriateatro.it/>, organized by the  
Provincia di Trieste: 040.3798471.

*OPERETTA FESTIVAL in TRIESTE*

*Thurs 17 -- Sat 19 July: "Il Paese del Sorriso", *music by Franz Lehar, 
directed by Alfred Eschwe at 20:30 at the Verdi Theatre in Trieste.

*Sun 20 July: "Cin-Ci-Là*, directed by Elisabetta Maschio, at 17:30 at 
the Sala Tripcovich. "Il Paese del Sorriso" on 11 July For more info 
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com <http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com/>

*Sun 20 July:* *"From Vienna to Hollywood",* Operetta Gala at the Sala 
Tripcovich, with the Verdi Philarmonic  Orchestra directed by Romolo 
Gessi (ticket eur 12,00 -- 18,00), info at triesteoperetta.it

*LIVE MUSIC and CONCERTS -- FREE ENTRANCE*

*"Trieste Loves Jazz", International Jazz Festival 16 -- 27 July 
(www.retecivica.trieste.it):*

*Piazza Unità: * *Thurs* *17 July*: "The Dukes Rhythm Duo" followed by 
"Bandorchestra" (16 musicians) at 21:00 and *Friday 18 July*" Brian 
Auger Oblivion Express" (USA -- GB) at 21:00.

*Piazza Verdi: Sat 19*: Gypsy Quartet Remake followed by Anna Lauvergnac 
Quartet (Italy-Austria) at 21:00* and Sunday 20* "4sure" 
(Brazil-Netherlands-Surinam-USA), followed by Ian Siegal and MikeSponza 
(Italia-GB) at 21:00.**

*Muggia Sotto le Stelle" (Muggia under the Stars), *music festival in 
Piazza Marconi (take bus 20* *from* *Trieste's Train Station): *Sat 19 
July: "The Rising Spring",* Irish and Celtic music. *Sun 20 July: Dance 
Exhibition (standard and Latin American)*

*_Every Monday from 7 July to 30 August: _*

*"Concerti del Lunedì"* with the Civica Orchestra di Fiati "Giuseppe 
Verdi" (Wind Instruments of the Verdi Orchestra) at the Capitaneria di 
Porto in Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi 4. See programme: 
www.orchestradifiati.it <http://www.orchestradifiati.it/> or call 
Assessorato alla Cultura: 040.309258

*_Every Wednesday_**: "I Mercoledì del Conservatorio"*

*The Conservatorio Tartini (Trieste's Music Academy) offers a number of 
free concerts in summer.* Please call the Conservatorio (situated in Via 
Ghega, close to Piazza Oberdan) at least 2 days in advance to book your 
place. Tel: 040.6724911. Check complete programme 
*/www.conservatorio.trieste.it/*

*Concerts and events outside Trieste:*

*www.euritmica.it <http://www.euritmica.it/> (Rossana Casale sings Duke 
Ellington in Strassoldo on 18 July, Paul Simon in concert on 22 July in 
Udine)***

*www.azalea.it <http://www.azalea.it/> (De Gregori in concert in Lignano 
Sabbiadoro on 18 July and R.E.M on 24 July at Villa Manin di Codroipo in 
Udine)*

*www.mittelfest.org <http://www.mittelfest.org/> from 19 to 27 July*

*www.nobordersfestival.com <http://www.nobordersfestival.com/>, in 
Tarvisio (20 July -- 10 August
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*
TOURS***

*Guided Tour* *by foot of Trieste's historical monuments *(in Italian 
and English) at 10:30 and 16:00 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and 
Saturdays, Sundays only at 10:30. The tour lasts 2 hours and costs Euro 
5,00 (children under 12 go free).  Prebooking is necessary, please call 
the Tourist Bureau in Piazza Unità. Tel. 040-3478312.
Email: info at turismo.fvg.it <mailto:info at turismo.fvg.it>

*Carsiana Botanical Gardens in Sgonico 55, guided tour*.More than 600 
species of plants. You can also book a guided tour in English, German 
and Slovene by calling 040.229573. Ticket Eur 3,00 (for a group of 7 
reduced Eur 2,00). Take buses 42, 44 from Piazza Oberdan, change in 
Prosecco and take bus 46 to Sgonico. (you need 2 tickets to get there).  
For more info and opening times during the week see website: 
www.carsiana.eu <http://www.carsiana.eu/> / email: curiosidinatura at libero.it

*OPEN AIR DISCO AND MUSIC*

*Cantera Social Club in the Sistiana Bay is open during the summer each 
day from 23:00--04:00. *Thursdays dedicated to concerts and shows. Tel: 
335.1287724 or see /www.baiadisistiana.com 
<http://www.baiadisistiana.com/>/. Bus to Sistiana APT nr 51 / Taxi 
service: 040.307030 / *"Overnight Bus" service from Piazza Oberdan to 
Sistiana and return free of charge, check timetables (starting 15 June) 
/www.overnight.trieste.it <about:blankwww.overnight.trieste.it>./***

*CINEMA and FILMCLUBS*

*Cinecity*, Shopping Centre Torri d'Europa,* *Via D'Alviano 23. Bus 29, 
8 and B. Check the movies at /http://trieste.cinecity.it/. /*Earphones 
are available so you can listen to the original language for some films; 
please ask before buying your ticket.***

*MUSEUMS*

The following website gives details of all museums in Trieste and the 
surrounding region:* */http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/  
www.turismo.fvg.it <http://www.turismo.fvg.it>/**

*Useful Websites*

*Restaurants in Trieste: 
*/http://www.vivalapappa.it/ristoranti/elenco.php/provincia=Trieste/

*Bus schedules in Trieste: */www.triestetrasporti.it 
<about:blankwww.triestetrasporti.it>/

*Train timetables: */www.trenitalia.it <about:blankwww.trenitalia.it>/

*Map itinerary: */www.mappy.it <about:blankwww.mappy.it>/

*Ticket purchase for concerts in and out of Trieste: "Ticket Point" in 
Corso Italia 6/c tel: 040.3498277*

*Buses for trips outside Trieste: */www.autostazionetrieste.it 
<http://www.autostazionetrieste.it/>/

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