WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 31 JULY - 3 AUGUST

[ICTP Info Point]

*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK*

*31 July -- 3 August 2008***

*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*"Medioevo a Trieste" (The Middle Ages in Trieste)** *an important art 
exhibition on life, culture, society and art  during the Middle Ages in 
Trieste at the San Giusto Castle Museum. Bus 24. Opening times from July 
to October 9:00-19:00, ticket entrance eur 5,00. For more info: 
www.triestecultura.it <http://www.triestecultura.it/>

*"Histria", *an exhibition of restored works of art from Paolo Veneziano 
to Tiepolo at the Civico Museo Sartorio in Via Duca d'Aosta n.3. Open 
till 30 September, visiting time: Mon -- Fri  10:00 -17:00, Sat 10:00 -- 
13:00, closed Sundays. Bus 30 Ticket Eur 2,00. Guided tours every Thurs 
and Friday at 15:30  and Sat at 11:00. For more info: 
www.triestecultura.it <http://www.triestecultura.it/>.

You may also visit the *Sartorio** Museum* which is an ancient palace 
with a rich private collection of furniture, paintings, jewels, silver. 
Check opening times on website: www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura.

*MUSEUMS*

"Musei di Sera", *is a _special initiative only during the month of 
August_ in which some  museums (namely the History and Art Museum in 
Piazza della Cattedrale n. 1  will be open at night on special days from 
20:00 to 24:00 with special guided tours and a series of concerts at the 
Orto Lapidario near the Castle of San Giusto. For complete programme 
see: www.trieste.com/cultura/news/musei_sera 
<http://www.trieste.com/cultura/news/musei_sera>.*

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>/**

*CONCERTI NEL CASTELLO (Miramare)*

*Concerts at the Miramare Castle, every Friday in the Throne Room at 
20:30, organized by the Conservatorio Tartini. Ticket Eur 4,00. For more 
info tel: 040.224143
Friday 1 August: Sax recital with the Slovene saxophonist Tadej Kranjc 
and the pianist Nocolò Sbuelz  play Bach-Busoni, Creston, Beethoven, 
Schulhoff and Swerts.*

* 
OPEN AIR THEATRE DOWNTOWN (in Italian) -- FREE:*

* 1 -- 3 August in Piazza Hortis at 21:00*

1 August: Nuova Compagnis di Prosa -- Operetta -- Operetta.

2 August: "L'Argante -- La Storia di Trieste", a play on the history of 
Trieste from ancient times to early 20th century, at 21:00

3 August: "Circolo Jacques Maritain, prosa".

*OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE DUINO CASTLE*

*Thursday 1 August*: Middle Ages revival at 21:00. The show is inspired 
by court entertainment during the medieval times with acrobats and 
jugulars dressed in medieval costumes (very entertaining for families 
and children) Ticket Eur 10,00/pers. Tickets at "Ticket Point Corso 
Italia or at the Castle call: 040.208120. *__*

*OPERA- FREE*

*Friday 1 August: Operetta music *in Piazza Hortis at 21:00 with the 
tenor Andrea Binetti singing famous operetta airs.*__*

*Friday 1 August: "Nostalgia Giapponesi", opera music in traditional 
Japanese dresses by the soprano Watanabe Chikako *(accompanied by 9 
singers and 3 pianists) at Porto San Rocco (Sala Congressi at 21:00. 
Free entrance but booking is necessary. Call: 040.273090 from 9:00 -- 
18:00. (Bus 20 to Muggia and take connection bus 32 to Porto San Rocco)

*ROCK MUSIC in Piazza Unità - FREE*

*Thurs 31 July*: Pino Daniele and his band:" Vai Mo' Live 2008 Tour"

Friday 1 August:  "The Mobile Blues Band"

*2 August*: Glenn Hughes (ex Deep Purple) 3 August: Ray Wilson (ex Genesis)

*MUSIC CLOSE TO ICTP*

*Saturday 2 August, "Musica al Bivio" *at the Bora Bora Beach Bar in 
Viale Miramare 325/1 close to ICTP: Chrysty Doran xl-target (Irish 
group) at 21:00. For more info www.drums4life.com 
<http://www.drums4life.com/> / www.christydoran.ch 
<http://www.christydoran.ch/>

*CONCERTS IN TRIESTE DURING THE WEEK*

* **_Every Monday until 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 IN THE REGION*

*www.ofu.ud.it <http://www.ofu.ud.it/>, *Sat 1 August "Cossack Curen", 
dance ensemble from Russia in Grado at the Palazzo dei Congressi 
(booking at 0431.899220 / 0432.46468)

*_www.musicinvillage.it <http://www.musicinvillage.it/>, _*30 July -2 
August, 4 days of live music in Cordenons, province of Pordenone 
(Photomodels, Crazy Etilic Band and Alberto Camerini among others)

www.controtempo.org <http://www.controtempo.org/>: Summer 2008: "Jazz & 
Wine of Peace" (Cormons, Gorizia)

*www.euritmica.it <http://www.euritmica.it/> *

*www.azalea.it <http://www.azalea.it/> *

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

 

*TOURS** IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS*

*Guided Tour* *by foot of Trieste's historical monuments *(in Italian 
and English) at 10:30 and at 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, from Trieste at: 22:15 -- 22:30 -- 
23:30 -- 23:45 and return at: 01:10 -02:20 -- 02:50 -- 04:05.***

*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.***

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>/**

*WINE & FOOD FAIR IN TRIESTE*

*"Sapori del Golfo" is an open air food festival with kiosks serving 
fish specialties from the Gulf of Trieste (sardines, squids, etc..), 
live music and entertainment with "The Billows 85" from 18:00 -24:00. 
Venue at the ex-Gaslini, every Saturday and Sunday until 14 September. 
Take bus 8 and get off at the shopping center "Torri d'Europa".*

*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/>/

*Films on Trieste: http://it.youtube.com/triestecity*

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