What's On This Week 21 - 25 April

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 21 - 25 April 2011*

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ICTP CINEFORUM TONIGHT AT THE LEONARDO BUILDING IN THE MAIN LECTURE HALL 
AT 18:30, CRNA MAC(KA, BELI MAC(OR" (BLACK CAT, WHITE CAT) by Emir 
Kusturica Yugoslavia, 1998 (127 min.) Original soundtrack with English 
subtitles. FREE!***

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CLASSICAL MUSIC*

*Trieste Verdi Theatre: "Francesca da Rimini" ongoing until 30 April, 
music by Riccardo Zandonai, directed by Julian Kovatchev. *There is a 
50% reduction on tickets purchased "last minute" (one hour before the 
show) for all performances (except for the first performance) directly 
at the Verdi's ticket office.* *For more info on program and tickets, 
check: http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com* *or call: 800 090373 / 040 
6722111**

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Tartini Music Conservatory "Wednesday Night Concerts", free and open to 
all, prior booking required. Forthcoming concert 27 April: * Marimba and 
Vibraphone Recital. (next on 4 May, "Premio `lilian Caraian". The 
Conservatory is situated in* *via Ghega 12, close to the Central Train 
Station. You must book your place by calling the Conservatory the day 
before each concert preferably on Tuesday morning (tel: 040 6724911). 
Please be there 15 minutes before the show. See: 
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GUIDED TOURS *

*At the Miramare Castle on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 April at 11:30 and 
16:30, there will be free guided tours (in Italian) that are *included 
in the entrance ticket (euro 6,00) "Abitare nell'ottocento. Un castello 
romantico per gli arciduchi Massimiliano e Carlotta" (a visit to the 
private apartments of the Archdukes Maximilian and Charlotte). Meeting 
point in the entrance hall of the Castle. Max 25 persons.

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*"Cavour & Trieste" at the San Giusto Castle on Saturday 23 April (euro 
3,50) at 15:00. Call for booking: 040 6754480. *The exhibition 
highlights the special relationship Cavour had with the city of Trieste, 
his stay in 1836, and the political and economic importance of the city 
used as a model for Europe's modernization in the 19th century. The 
Castle is located in Piazza della Cattedrale 3, bus 24 from Train 
Station. Regular entrance ticket euro 5, ongoing until June (opening 
times 9:00 - 17:00). Check http://www.triestecultura.it

*"Vita da Passero Solitario" is a birdwatching walk* along the Rilke 
Path on Monday 25 April from 10:00 - 13:00 organized by AMP Miramare. 
Book your place by calling 333 9336060 or email 
giovanna at riservamarinamiramare.it

*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*Inauguration of a new solo exhibition by Pino Callea, *"Questione di 
Pelle" today at 18:30, ongoing until 11 May. Interesting works of art 
made of different materials assembled in a "collage style", at the Sala 
Comunale d'Arte in Piazza Unità 4.

*"150 anni d'arte da Fattori a Fontana". *On the occasion of the 
celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, 120 
works of famous Italian artists form the 19th and 20th centuries are 
exhibited at the "Scuderie di Miramare" (ex-horse stables of the 
Miramare Castle - before the Main Entrance on the right). The exhibition 
is ongoing until 28 August. Open 10:00 - 19:00 (closed on Mondays). 
Ticket euro 8. Check: http://www.tadinoartecontemporanea.com

*On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, 
visit the exhibition at the Revoltella Museum: "Arte e Nazione. Dagli 
Induno a Fattori" (Art and Nation. From the Indunos to Fattori). *A 
collection of works, prints and precious books covering the social, 
cultural life and history of the struggle for the unification of Italy 
comes from the Museum's own collection and will be exhibited in the 
historical apartments of Baron

Revoltella. It is interesting to note that Trieste was part of the 
Austrian Empire and that the Baron had actively sided with the Austrians 
in 1859 because of his numerous financial and commercial connections 
with the Austrian Empire. The museum is located in via Diaz 27 (take bus 
8). You may also visit its Modern Art Gallery. There is a free guided 
tour every Sunday at 11:00. Visiting time: 10:00 - 18:00 (closed on 
Tuesdays).

* "Architettura contemporanea in Finlandia" (Contemporary architecture 
in Finland): *Architectural projects and design installations of Artek, 
Martele, Marimekko and Iittala. Ongoing until 8 May at the Revoltella 
Museum.

* "Trieste Liberty. Costruire e abitare l'alba del '900", *(Trieste 
Liberty, urban architecture 1900 - 1914) at the Salone degli Incanti - 
ex Pescheria in Riva Sauro 1. Bus 8.This is an exhibition with beautiful 
shots of Trieste's buildings, architectural projects and designs during 
the Liberty period here, highlighting the works of famous local and 
national architects such as Max Fabiani, Josip Costaperaria, Giuseppe 
Sommaruga, Giorgio Zaninovich, Romeo Depaoli, Giacomo Zammatio and 
others. Entrance ticket euro 3 (free for children and teens up to 14). 
The exhibition is open Mon - Sun 10:00 - 20:00 until 19 June.

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*ENTERTAINMENT*

*Miela Theatre:*

*Rossetti Café entertainment*

*"PerBacco Nait*" every Thursday (comedy and music show in Italian) 
Andro Merku' presents and entertains his audience with different 
guests.* Tonight at 22:00*, comedy performance with Marcello Crea, next 
show on 28 April with Flavio Furian.

*Gianna Cerchier* vocalist and soul singer on Friday 22 April at 22:00

The Café Rossetti is located in Largo Giorgio Gaber, same building as 
the Rossetti Theatre (viale XX Settembre). *Tel 040 5700566, for table 
booking: cell phone 348 7396445 *

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*For Children:*

*The Natural Marine Park of Miramare *"Appuntamenti in Oasi": guided 
tours and fun workshops "Appuntamenti in Oasi" on 23, 24 and 25 April at 
11:00 and 15:00. Ticket euro 5/pers. Check programme: 
http://www.riservamarinamiramare.it. Tel: 040 224147, ext 3.

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*MISCELLANEOUS*

*Book presentation by Azra Nuhefendic, *"Le stelle che stanno giu'. 
Cronache dalla Jugoslavia e dalla Bosnia Erzegovina", at the Libreria 
Minerva today at 18:00.

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*"Festival Pasqua Felice*"(happy Easter festival) kiosks full of crafts, 
Easter eggs, sweets, and entertainment in and around Piazza 
Sant'Antonio, Ponterosso and via Bellini, ongoing until 25 April.

*For those interested in going to an "osmiza" or private farm house in 
the Carso, there are many open during this weekend. *The origins of the 
osmiza dates back to the Austrian times when the Austrian Emperor Joseph 
II gave permission to all his citizens to sell directly their wine and 
some of their own goods (cheese, eggs, bread, ham) for a period of 8 
days. The word comes from the Slovenian language, "osan" ((8 days). 
Check this link to find out their timings and locations: 
http://www.osmize.net/


*OUTSIDE TRIESTE*

*Visit the Butterfly House in Bordano, *"Casa delle Farfalle"! From 23 
April to 1 May, see the "Amazzonia Blu" or "Morpho" butterflies, 
hundreds flying over your head in the greenhouses! Entrance ticket euro 
7 for adults (children aged 4 - 12, euro 5). Best way is to go by car 
(motorway to Udine, exit Gemona - Osoppo then follow road signs to 
Bordano). Opening times April and May 9:30- 12:00 /14:00 - 17:30, tel: 
0432 988135. Bordano has around 50.000 visitors each year. Check: 
http://www.mauroarc.it/casafarfalle/

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*"Lignano in Fiore", flower show in *Lignano at the Parco Hemingway 23 - 
25 April (next 30 April - 1 May and 7 - 8 May) check: 
http://www.lignanoinfiore.it

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*Take a look at the article on Trieste published last month in the New 
York Times:** 
*http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/elegy-on-the-adriatic/?scp=1&sq=travel%20trieste&st=cse 
<http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/elegy-on-the-adriatic/?scp=1&sq=travel%20trieste&st=cse>

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