WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 11 - 14 SEPT

[ICTP Info Point]

*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK*

*11 -- 14 September*

*ART EXHIBITION*

*Antique book collection "L'arte di Ippocrate" (the art of Hippocrates) 
from 12 -- 25 Sept: *books on medicine from 16^th to 19^th century, at 
the Biblioteca Statale in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, nr.6. Visiting 
times: Mon -- Fri 8:30 / 18:30 and Sat 8:30 / 13:30. Tel: 040.307 463. 
www.bsts.librari.beniculturali.it 
<http://www.bsts.librari.beniculturali.it/>. Free entrance.

*Photography exhibition at the United World College of the Adriatic in 
Duino, *inauguration of "25 years of photography" by the students of the 
UWC on Thurs 11 Sept at 21:00. Through14 October

*Photography exhibition "The Magic of Mount Athos, 1928 -- 1930", *by 
the famous Swiss photographer Boissonnas (who won a gold medal on the 
occasion of the Universal Exhibtion of Paris in 1900 for his photographs 
of the "Mont Blanc"). At the Sala del Giubileo di Riva Tre Novembre 
nr.9, near Piazza Unità. Visiting times 17:00 -- 19:00 every day, closed 
on Sundays, through 11 October.

*Art Exhibition:* a vernissage today, Thurs 11 Sept at 18:30, "Colori 
d'Autunno", (autumn colours), 46 local artists presenting their works at 
the Associazione Culturale Artesette" in Via Rossetti nr 7/1.

*Amstici Show Room, interior art design by Tulia Cubani and Alessandra 
Amstici in Via Cereira 5, *inauguration on Fri 12 Sept at 18:30, through 
3 Oct (everyday 15:30- 18:30 and Sunday 16:00 -- 19:30). See 
www.amstici-showroom.it <http://www.amstici-showroom.it/>. Bus 24

*MUSIC AND CONCERTS -- FREE*

*Thurs 11 Sept at 21:00: "Jazz al Museo", *(Jazz at the Museum) *at the 
Revoltella Museum* in via Diaz, on the occasion of the contemporary art 
exhibition "1953, L'Italia era già qui, Pittura d'Arte Contemporanea a 
Trieste" (through 30 October).  Music of 1940s and 50s from classic jazz 
to New Orleans jazz. Seats for the concert are limited and on a first 
come first serve basis, please be there at 20:30.

*Muggia:
Sat 13 Sept: "Gypsy Quartet Remake" *live concert in Piazza Marconi at 
20:30, "jazz manouche", a fusion of traditional gypsy music and American 
jazz. Bus 20.

*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 12 September: Violin and piano concert with Federico Bresciani 
and Jacopo Salvatori. Music by Brahms and Prokoviev. *

*SYMPHONY CONCERT AT THE VERDI THEATRE*

On the occasion of the inauguration of the new season of the Verdi Theatre:
*Friday 12 Sept at 20:30 and Saturday 13 Sept at 18:00*, Gustav Mahler's 
9^th Symphony directed by Stefan Anton Reck.  Call free toll number: 800 
080 373 or check www.teatroverdi-trieste.com 
<http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com/>. *On Sat 12, there is the 
possibility to buy your ticket "last minute" (one hour before the 
concert)  with a reduction of 50%: seat in the stalls: eur 17,50 / first 
balcony eur 15,00 and upper circle eur 8,00.*

*TOURS** IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS*

*Free guided tours every Thursday of the Art Exhibition at the 
Revoltella Museum: 1953, L'Italia era già qui, contemporary art in 
Trieste, at the following times: 11:30, 15:30 and 16:30. For more info 
call: 040.6754350. The museum is situated in Via Diaz nr. 27 - take bus 
8 or 30 from Central train*

*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>

*BOOK FAIR "LA BANCARELLA" 11- 14 Sept***

*Salone del Libro dell'Adriatico Orientale in Piazza Sant'Antonio. 
*Books on the past and present history and culture of the lands and 
peoples of the Adriatic Sea plus many other side events, literary 
debates, concerts, art and photography exhibitions. Opening times: 10:30 
-- 22:00

*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>/***

*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>/

*OPEN AIR DISCO AND MUSIC***

*Cantera Social Club in the Sistiana Bay open until Sun 14 
September.*Tel: 335.1287724, /www.baiadisistiana.com 
<http://www.baiadisistiana.com/>/. Bus to Sistiana APT nr 51 / Taxi 
service: 040.307030 **

*EXCURSIONS IN THE REGION*

*Tarvisio*: half -- day walking tours, with expert mountain guides along 
beautiful mountain paths or to the lake district of Fusine. Booking is 
necessary. Call free toll number: 800.016.044. Cost per pers: 5,00. 
Tours valid through13 September. You may reach Tarviso by train via Udine.

*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

New boat lines from Trieste to Portorose, Pirano and Rovigno: 
http://www.usticalines.it/orari_tariffe.php

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