What's On This Week 4 - 7 August 2011

Thu Aug 4 13:10:34 CEST 2011

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 4 - 7 August 2011*

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ART & CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS*

This afternoon at 17:00 there will be a* FREE GUIDED TOUR in /ENGLISH/* 
*of the Contemporary Art Exhibition "BIENNALE DIFFUSA*": * *by our 
colleague for scientists, visitors, staff, families and friends. Our 
Info Point colleague has 3 seats available to accompany anyone by car 
(but return on your own). If interested please contact us as soon as 
possible as we will be departing at 16:45. Ticket to the exhibition is 
euro 6/pers. The tour will last around 1.5 - 2 hrs. There is a cafeteria 
on the second floor.

*At 19:30, Vittorio Sgarbi, curator of the Venice and Trieste Biennale 
will present his book "Le meraviglie di Roma. Dal Rinasciemento ai 
giorni nostri" (The wonders of Rome. From the Renaissance to our days). 
Entrance to the Biennale on this occasion will be reduced to euro 4/pers 
from 19:00.*

This exhibition is an extension of the renown 54th International Venice 
Biennale event organized by famous art critic Vittorio Sgarbi and is 
held at "Magazzino 26" in the old port of Trieste. From ICTP, take bus 
nr 6 and stop in Viale Miramare at the bus stop right after the main 
entrance of the show, ask the driver in case. It takes a 5-minute walk 
to reach the building, Magazzino 26. Entrance tickets for ICTP 
scientists, visitors and staff - bring your ICTP badge along - euro 6. 
*You can take bus 6 or 36 that will drop you on the main road (viale 
Miramare) and then proceed by foot *

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"Musei di Sera" (Museums at night) ongoing until 31 August in Trieste at 
Palazzo Gopcevich in via Rossini 4. *The Museum has a rich collection of 
music instruments and theatre costumes, paintings and works of art. On 
this occasion it will be open to the public at night on Tuesdays and 
Wednesdays from 20:00 - 24:00 with a rich entertainment programme that 
includes films, music concerts and lectures. Check: 
http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/museidisera2011/default.asp 

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Photography Exhibition by Vera MERCER. *Born in Berlin,* *she became 
immersed in the Nouveau Réaliste movement of the 1960s and documented 
the film stars and avant-garde artists who thrived in the French capital 
at that time. She displays photos of friends, artists in the Nouveau 
Réalisme movement in Paris -- Marcel Duchamp, Jean Tinguely, Robert 
Filliou, Niki de Saint Phalle and her ex-husband Daniel Spoerri. Other 
huge photos-posters of her still life shots are present. The exhibition, 
organized by Triestèfotografia, is at the Piscina Bianchi (Main swimming 
pool), Passeggio S. Andrea, 8. Open until 30 Sept., from 9 - 18. Call 
before going to ensure it is open, tel: 040306024. Bus 8.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC*

*Classical Music Concert at the Miramare Castle on Friday 5 August: 
Piano Recital with music by Chopin and Beethoven with pianist Nicola 
Losito at 20:30: Entrance fee *to* *concert and Castle euro 4. Places 
are limited to 80 and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Next 
on 5 August: Piano recital with music by Beethoven and Chopin.

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*SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS*

*"Trieste Mosaico di Culture" (*Trieste, a mosaic of cultures*) on 
Saturday 6 August at 16:30*: A 2-hr guided walking tour downtown to 
visit the main cultural and religious sites that represent the ethnic 
and religious minorities of Trieste. The tour is in Italian and English 
and costs euro 5/pers. It is necessary to book your place by calling the 
FVG Tourist Office in via dell' Orologio 1 (corner of Piazza Unità): 040 
3478312.

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*Free entrance on Sundays to the Victory Lighthouse *(Faro della 
Vittoria) from 10:00 - 15:00. The lighthouse was built by the famous 
Triestine architect Berlam. It is a commemorative monument dedicated to 
the fallen of the First World War. It is located in Strada del Friuli. 
Bus 42, 44 or 46 from Piazza Oberdan. Great for photos if it's a nice day.

*Book a special visit to the Revoltella Museum (in via Diaz 27) "Un 
Caffè con il Barone Revoltella*" (Coffee with Baron Revoltella) 
*scheduled today or* *5,6,7,11,12,13 and 14 August.* It is a special 
guided tour (in Italian) of the Baron's private apartments with two 
actors taking you around and playing the part of Baron Revoltella (actor 
Lorenzo Acquaviva) and his friend (actor Ivan Zerbinati) recounting the 
Baron's life and in particular his adventures in Egypt as he was one of 
the main financial supporters of the construction of the Suez Canal and 
vice president of the company. You will be invited to drink a coffee and 
listen to the Baron's "life adventures and confessions". No more than 35 
persons per show. Ticket euro 10/pers. Reservation and booking at the 
Museum's box office: 040 6754350, or send an email: 
revoltella at comune.trieste.it. Ticket euro 10/pers.

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*Every Sunday at the Miramare Castle: Included in the entrance ticket, 
there are free guided tours (up to 25 pers/group) at 12:00 and at 17:00. 
*There are also free guided tours of the park at 10:30 and 15:30. *For 
regular visits, *the castle is* *open every day from 9:00 to 19:00. 
Entrance ticket: euro 6, there is a reduced entrance fee (4 euro) for EU 
citizens aged 18 - 25 and for seniors (+ 65). Check: 
http://www.castellomiramare.org/sito/ing_museo.html or 
http://www.castello-miramare.it/ita/eventi/news.php

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*FREE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT*

*Tonight, "Trieste LovesJazz festival" In Piazza Hortis at 21:00: "Vibes 
with the Vibraphone" (ITA) and "Here Three is the Perfect Summer" (GER - 
ITA). On Fri 5 Aug *"All the creativity of Jazz Laboratory" with the 
Tartini Conservatory followed by "The Birth of Jazz Bansuri" (FRA - 
CUBA). *On Sat 6 Aug* "Annie Acoustic Quintet" (ITA) and " The Original 
Klezmer Ensemble meets Jazz" (ITA).

*Jazz at the San Giusto Caslte on Sunday 7 August at 21:00: " "Steve 
Lukather, all is well that ends well tour" (USA). Free show.*

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*"Summer Nights 2011" ("Calici di Stelle & Pupkin Kabaret") on Sunday 7 
August* *at Parovel wine Cellars in Bagnoli della Rosandra*t. The event 
is organized in collaboration with the INAF Astronomic Observatory of 
Trieste. Two astronomers, Massimo Ramella and Giulia Lafrate will 
explain how to "understand" the colours we see at night in space and 
other astronomical curiosities. There will also be an entertaining 
performance by Andro Merku', a brilliant comedian and showman. The show 
is free. If you wish to taste the house food specialties (cheese and ham 
platter) it is necessary to book by calling +39.346.7590953. Food and 
wine will be served at 19:30. The show will start at 21:00. For those 
who would like to leave their cars home there is a special 
"taxi-shuttle" that can be booked to and from the city with special 
fares for this occasion. For booking your taxi, please contact: 
+39.342.029.7345. For more info: 
http://www.parovelevents.com/index.php?lang=en Next event on Sunday 18 
August.**

*Free show in Muggia: Sunday 6 August: "Magazzino Commerciale & Friends" 
band at 21:00, in* Piazza Marconi, Muggia's main historical square at 
21:00. For all summer events in Muggia,* *Check "Muggia sotto le Stelle" 
festival ("Muggia under the stars"): http://www.benvenutiamuggia.eu/. 
Take bus 20.

*Entertainment, music, lectures at the Civico Museo del Mare* (The Sea 
Museum) in Campo Marzio 5. Every Thursday there will interesting talks 
in Italian by the title "Navigando con la Scienza" (Sailing with 
Science). Free entrance to all shows. Check programme: 
http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/news.asp

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*MISCELLANEOUS*

*"Sapori del Golfo" ongoing until 12 September: *Stands and kiosks serve 
fresh fish from the Gulf of Trieste cooked in the typical Triestine way 
such as the fried "sardoni" (sardines)! Music and entertainment as well. 
Venue at the Scalo Legnami - Ex Gaslini (close to the Torri d'Europa 
Shopping Center - take bus 8) open on Saturdays 18:00 - 23:00 and 
Sundays 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 23:00.

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*"Estate in Movimento" (Free Open Air Sports) in Barcola Pineta, ongoing 
until 31 August*: Sports, gym, yoga, aerobics, water gym, and much more 
with qualified staff in and around the "Barcola pine woods" from Monday 
to Friday for adults and children. No appointment is needed, but check 
the timetable to choose your activity! 
http://www.estateinmovimento.it/EVE or call for info: 040 569431

*FESTIVALS AND MUSIC OUTSIDE TRIESTE*

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*"Laguna Movies" *in Grado 5 - 13 August: Free entrance to all films. 
Check programme http://www.lagunamovies.com/. You may reach Grado with 
APT Bus 21 or by boat:* *http://www.delfinoverde.it/lineatsgrado.htm. 
<http://www.delfinoverde.it/lineatsgrado.htm>Boats depart in Trieste 
from the Stazione Marittima (Molo Bersaglieri). Tickets must be 
purchased on board.

* Nei Suoni dei Luoghi Festival *ongoing until 11 September: 
http://www.neisuonideiluoghi.it/index.cfm?pagina=date&sottopagina=dettaglio_date 
<http://www.neisuonideiluoghi.it/index.cfm?pagina=date&sottopagina=dettaglio_date>

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*Venice Biennial - Biennale di Venezia*, the *54th International Art 
Exhibition** *at the Giardini and Arsenale and other spots in Venice. 
This year's theme is "*ILLUMInations"* and is set up in the Central 
Pavilion forming a single itinerary with *83* artists 
<http://www.labiennale.org/en/art/exhibition/artists/> from all over the 
world. Do not miss the interesting Italian Pavilion in the Arsenale! 
Ongoing until 27 November. Check info: 
http://www.labiennale.org/en/art/index.html

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completeness of the above information. Check website: 
http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint/***

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