What's on This Week 20 - 23 May 2010

Thu May 20 11:08:43 CEST 2010

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                    **WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK                       20 - 23 
MAY 2010***

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CONFERENCE IN TRIESTE TODAY AND FRIDAY* *"Esplorare L'Estremo" (Explore 
the Extreme): *The Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide has organized a series 
of talks open to the public starting on 19 May at 16:00 on life in 
extreme environments. The talks are held in Italian. Three scientists 
form ICTP will be taking part today and Friday 21 May. Today at 17:00: 
Claudio Tuniz, will give a talk: "Storie di Adattamenti Umani Estremi: 
Neanderthal, Hobbit e...Yeti".* *On Friday 21 May, at 16:00: Julian 
Chela-Flores, will give a talk:* *"Alla Ricerca della Vita in Ambienti 
Estremi: l'Antartide e i Satelliti* *Galileiani di Giove". The 
conference will end with Filippo Giorgi who will be interviewed by* 
*Daniela Picoi at 19:00.* *Venue: Lega Navale Italiana in Molo Fratelli 
Bandiera nr. 9 (take bus 8).

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CLASSICAL MUSIC *

*"I Concerti delle Cinque" (the five o'clock concerts) at the Revoltella 
Museum *(in via Diaz 27 - take bus 8) on Sun 23 at 17:00, *free 
entrance* on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert is organized 
by the Scuola Superiore Internazionale "Trio di Trieste and the United 
World College. There will be a piano and violin duo concert that will 
play music by Schumann followed by the Gentilucci Trio with music by 
Dvorak. Check http://www.museorevoltella.it

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GUIDED TOURS*

Guided tours on Sunday at the Sartorio Museum in Trieste. This museum* 
*is an ancient 18th century Villa built by a family of noble Genovese 
origins. The guided tours of the Villa start at 10:30 every Sunday and 
are ongoing until 13 June. You may visit the Villa's beautiful rooms 
with its antique furniture and learn about the history of Trieste 
through the lives of the Sartorio family members. The museum has a 
number of important art collections such as the Tiepolo Veneziano works 
and more recently those of Fittke. For more info call 040 301479. The 
Sartorio is situated in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, n.1 - take bus 30. 
*http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/musei/museo_sartorio/default.asp*

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Carsiana Botanical Garden in Sgonico *is open Tue -- Fri 10:00 /13:00, 
Sat and Sun (and holidays) 10:00- 13:00/ 15:00 -- 19:00. Take bus 46 
from Piazza Oberdan and then reach Sgonico by buses 42 or 44. Tours may 
be organized for a minimum of 8 persons in English, Slovene and German. 
Info: curiosidinatura at libero.it <mailto:curiosidinatura at libero.it> - 
040.229573 - http://www.carsiana.it/. /Ticket euro 3.

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On the occasion of the UN day for the Preservation of Nature and 
biodiversity held on 22 May,* the Associazione Ape Giramondo has 
organized a series of guided tours on Saturday to promote the natural 
environments of the Region such as the lagoon area of the Isonzo River, 
the Carso and the Collio area of the Province of Gorizia. Check this 
website for the entire programme of the day: 
http://www.apegiramondo.it/ita/riserva/biodiversita.htm

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Guided tours by boat to visit the Natural Reserve Park of the Isonzo 
River* (close to Grado) on Sunday 23 May at 11:00 and at 14:00. The tour 
by boat lasts around 2 hours. Along the river path, it is possible to 
observe uncontaminated natural environments and different species. 
Moreover, you may have the opportunity to admire a herd of Camargue 
horses living in a wild state in the areas surrounding the river's 
mouth. Book your place by calling this number: 0432 997320 or by e-mail: 
infi at apegiramondo.it. You need a car to reach the area. Ticket euro 
15/pers. For more info check http://www.isoladellacona.it

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ENTERTAINMENT: *

*"Rock'n'Roll Night from New Jersey" *at the Ausonia Beach Club on Fri 
21 May starting at 21:30 with Joe D'Urso and Miami & The Groovers. The 
Ausonia is situated in Riva Traiana after Piazza Unità (take bus 8). See 
http://www.triesteisrock.it

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MISCELLANEOUS*

*"Sapori del Golfo, Sapori di Trieste" *is a gastronomic event which 
takes place every weekend until the end of July. There are kiosks and 
stands that offer fish and seafood specialties from the Golf of Trieste. 
You can enjoy your meal on the terrace and there is also live music and 
entertainment at night. The venue is at the Mercato Ittico - area 
ex-Gaslini close to the Torri d'Europa shopping Centre in via Svevo  
(Bus 8). Open on Saturdays 18:00 - 24:00 and Sundays 12:00 - 24:00**

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For adults and children: *learn more about marine life with lectures and 
guided tours organized by the Marine Reserve of Miramare and WWF. *This 
Sun 23 May, there will be 2 appointments at 10:30 and at 15:30 on the 
topic "Tempo di fioriture... marine*" (marine flowering). Meeting point 
at the "Castelletto" inside the Miramare Park. For info and bookings, 
call 040 224147, ext 3. http://www.riservamarinamiramare.it

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"The Evolution of an idea" at the Immaginario Scientifico in 
collaboration with WWF Italy, *(Riva Massimiliano e Carlotta 15, in 
Grignano beneath the Adriatico Guest House). The exhibition presents 
multivision projections on themes related to Darwin's theory of 
evolution from the origins of species to biodiversity, on genetics and 
the mechanisms of reproduction, on natural selection and biodiversity. 
The exhibition is ongoing until 30 May, open only Sundays 10:00 - 20:00. 
Check: http:// www.immaginarioscientifico.it 
<http://%20www.immaginarioscientifico.it>.

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Next week: "CANTINE APERTE' ON 29 AND 30 MAY, "OPEN CELLARS DAY"* is a 
major wine event in the Region with 130 wine producers opening their 
cellars to the public. Visitors have the opportunity to tour vineyards 
and explore cellars, taste wines and learn many interesting facts about 
the techniques of wine making. The programme is rounded off with art 
exhibitions, concerts and cultural events and tasting of local 
delicacies in the cellars. *On this occasion there will be a special 
"Wine Bus" on 30 May *departing from the parking area opposite the Sala 
Tripcovich close to the Train Station. A wine specialist for the tour 
will accompany you. The programme includes a visit to 4 important wine 
producers and wine tasting in their cellars. Departure time is fixed at 
9:30 and return to Trieste will be at around 19:00. The total fee for 
the tour is 35 euro, which also includes a hot meal at the Trattoria La 
Bellanotte. Pre-booking is necessary before 21 May by calling: 0432 
289540. For a complete programme of the wine bus tour and this event in 
general, check http://www.mtvfriulivg.it or 
http://www.cantineaperte.info <http://www.cantineaperte.info>

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