What's On This Week 28 April - 1 May 2011

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 28 April - 1 May 2011*

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CLASSICAL MUSIC*

*Tonight at 20:30 "I solisti Veneti" (the Venetian soloists) with Uto 
Ughi, *directed by Claudio Scimone at the Verdi Theatre, music by 
Rossini, Bottesini, Chopin, Pasculli, Pugnani, Bach and Sarasate. Ticket 
euro 16.**

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*Miramare Castle Concert on Sunday 1 May in the Throne Room at 17:00*. 
"Canti d'amore e di mistero" (Songs of love and mystery) with Ljuba 
(vocal) and Attilio Bergamelli (piano). The concert is organized by the 
Associazione Arte & Musica. No booking is required but you must be there 
well in advance in order to find a seat! The concert is free; you must 
only pay the regular entrance to the Castle (euro 6).

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*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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*GUIDED TOURS *

*Sightseeing Tour by bus*, every day from 10:00 - 17:30 with departures 
every 56 minutes from Grignano or the Stazione Marittima (close to 
Piazza Unità). You can hop on or off at any of the stops on the way. The 
itinerary is as follows: Stazione Marittima, Corso Italia, San Giusto, 
Campo Marzio, Riva Nazario Sauro, via Filzi, Piazza Oberdan, Train 
Station, Barcola, Grignano, Miramare and return. On board, there is a 
multi-lingual commentary (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, 
Russian and Slovene). Tickets are purchased directly on the bus and are 
valid 24 hrs. Price: euro 15 for adults, euro 7 for children (aged 5 - 
15), there is also a family ticket for euro 33 (2 adults +1 child), and 
euro 40 family ticket for 2 adults + 2 Children. Check 
http://www.city-sightseeing.it <http://www.city-sightseeing.it> tel: +39 
3939172656

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*"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 
whch comes from the Museum's own collections and 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).

* "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.

*Solo exhibition by Pino Callea, *"Questione di Pelle" 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.

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*ENTERTAINMENT*

*Cristian Prommer Drumlesson Live on Sat 30 April at 21:30 *at the Miela 
Theatre in Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, organized by the Circolo 
Controtempo, entrance ticket euro 15. Check: http://www.controtempo.org 
<http://www.controtempo.org>and http://www.miela.it

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*"PerBacco Nait*" *Tonight at 22:00 *Andro Merku' entertains his 
audience with his special guest*,* comedian Flavio Furian at the Café 
Rossetti in Largo Giorgio Gaber, same building as the Rossetti Theatre 
(viale XX Settembre). Tel 040 5700566, for table booking: cell phone 348 
7396445

*Tango Workshop on Friday 29 April starting at 15:30*: An introduction 
to Tango and Argentinian Folk dance at the Paradiso Dance Club and at 
21:30 Milonga open to beginners and professionals. Entrance ticket euro 
10. The money collected will be donated to charity organizations. For 
more info check http://www.scuoladiballoarianna.it

*Art workshop for Children at the Revoltella Museum in Via Diaz on 
Sunday 1 May:*

You must book by calling 040 6754350 or send an e-mail to 
biglietteria at comune.trieste.it . The number is limited to 12. 
Participation and entrance to museum is 4,50/child.

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*1 May Festival at the Campo Sportivo in Borgo Grotta *(bus 42) with 
kiosks and grills (you can bring your own picnic) starting at 12:30 and 
live music in the open air (Free) with live bands from Trieste starting 
at 16:30. The event is organized by the Associazione Altramusica. Check 
info http://www.radiofragola.com.

*OUTSIDE TRIESTE*

*Visit the Butterfly House in Bordano, *"Casa delle Farfalle"! See the 
"Amazzonia Blu" or "Morpho" butterflies ongoing until 1 May with 
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/

*New exhibition in Brescia: "Matisse - La seduzione di Michelangelo" 
ongoing until 12 June* at the Museo di Santa Giulia with a collection 
180 works by Matisse. Mon - Thurs 9:00 -20:00 / Fri - Sat 9:00 - 21:00 
and Sun 9:00 - 20:00. Ticket euro 14. Info at 800 775083. 
http://www.matissebrescia.it

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