What's On This Week 11 - 14 August 2011

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 11 - 14 August 2011*

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*ART & CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS*

*Inauguration of a new exhibition on Friday 12 August at 21:15. 
"Signori, si parte, come viaggiavamo nella Mitteleeuropa 1815-1915" 
("Gentlemen, on board; how we travelled in Europe 1815 - 1915) at the 
Magazzino 26. Porto Vecchio. Free entrance, ground level.*

*Contemporary Art Exhibition "BIENNALE DIFFUSA*": * *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 
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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*. All free. 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 12 August: 
Hemolia String Quartet, music by Mozart and Dvorak 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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Free Guitar Recital with Atrei Biasuzzi and Lorenzo Mansutti at the 
Duino-Aurisina San Rocco Church on Friday 12 August at 21:00.*

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Free: Duo Flute and Guitar recital at the Monrupino Church (Monrupino is 
in the Carso) on Sunday 14 August at 21:00. *Take bus 42. Music by 
Carulli, Giuliani, Cstelnuovo Tedesco, Casas Suge' and Ibert with 
Federica Cecotti and Giovanni Settimo. The concert is part of the 
"Neisuonideiluoghi" Festival, in collaboration with the Associazione 
Progetto Musica.

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*SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS*

*"Trieste, literary atmospheres, an inspiration for many great writers", 
on Saturday 13 August at 16:30:* A 2 hours guided walking tour through 
the literary history, the anecdotes and the life in the city of some of 
the most outstanding figures in modern literature; on the imaginary and 
symbolic footsteps of Italo Svevo, James Joyce, Umberto Saba, Fulvio 
Tomizza, as well as Claudio Magris and Veit Heinichen. 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 (on the 
corner of Piazza Unità): 040 3478312.

*A special guided to tour on Saturday 13 August "Il Carso della Grande 
Guerra" (The Carso during the First World War"), organized by the 
Associazione "Curiosi di Natura". *Participants should take their own 
car and meet at the IAT (tourist Information Office) in Sistiana at 
16:00 (Sistiana 56/B where the road goes down to the bay - bus stop 73 
as well). The excursion will last approximately 3 hours and an expert 
guide will accompany you. The walking tour will start in S. Martino del 
Carso and end in Mount San Michele, where trenches and tunnels were 
built. You will be able to see military equipment, as well as an 
outstanding panoramic view of the Carso area where many battles where 
fought. Participation fee: euro 10/pers. Booking is necessary by calling 
+39 3405569374 or emailing: curiosidinatura at libero.it. Good hiking shoes 
or gym shoes are necessary. For more info, check 
http://www.curiosidinatura.it. (*Same tour repeated on 26* *August). *

*On Friday 19 August* there will be another tour organized in the same 
way but this time to visit the San Pelagio area with a walk from San 
Pelagio to Slivia to discover the Carsic lands and woods and to discover 
the main Carsic geological phenomenons such as caves, cavities (called 
Dolina) and the remains of the fortified village of Slivia from the 
bronze age.

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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 and 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 
<http://www.castellomiramare.org/sito/ing_museo.html%20or%20http://www.castello-miramare.it/ita/eventi/news.php>

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*FREE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT*

*"Barcolissima", *music and entertainment festival close to the Barcola 
Pine Woods and Fountain ongoing every night until 15 August. Check: 
http://barcolissima.it

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*Free: "Maximilian, the prince of Miramare" a musical at the auditorium 
of Porto San Rocco in Muggia on Friday 12 August at 21:00*

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*CINEMAS*

*Free entrance: *"In this World" (G.B) by Michael Winterbottom at the 
San Giovanni Theatre in via Weiss (San Giovanni Park - take bus 6). The 
film is in Pashtu-Persian-English with subtitles in Italian) and tells 
the adventure of two cousins who make their way on foot, by sea and by 
land from a refugee camp in Kurdistan via Istanbul, Trieste, Paris and 
London. The film won the Berlin Golden Bear Award in 2003. Info: 
http://www.lacappellaunderground.org. Next on Thurs 18 august "the 
Darjeeling Limited (USA) by Wes Anderson (English with Italian subtitles)

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*Tonight at 21:30: *Free in Muggia "Benvenuti al Sud" (in Italian) at 
the Giardini d'Europa open-air cinema, a comedy by Luca Miniero with 
Claudio Bisio and Angela Finocchiaro.

*Film projections at the San Giusto Castle at 20:45. *Ticket euro 3. 
Friday 12 August, "The King's speech"(in English with Italian subtitles) 
by Tom Hooper with Colin Firth, Sat 13 Aug, " Habemus Papam" by Nani 
Moretti (the film is in Italian). Sunday 14 Aug, "True Grit"(in English 
with Italian subtitles) by Ethan and Joel Coen with Matt Damon and Jeff 
Bridges, Monday 15 august "Benvenuti al Sud" by Luca Miniero with 
Claudio Bisio. Next week: 19 August, "The Tempest by Julie Tamor in 
English, Sunday 21 August "Black Swan" by Darren Aronofsky in English. 
For info: 
http://www.serestatetrieste.it/default1.asp?pagina=calendariocastello11_cinema 
or http://www.miela.it

*Music and entertainment ongoing in Muggia until 15 August starting at 
20:30, in* Piazza Marconi Muggia's main historical square and 
surroundings starting 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*

*Flower Show at the Botanic Garden *of via Carlo Marchesetti on Sunday 
14 August from 10:00, with a guided tour at 10:00 and a music 
performance with electro acoustic sounds with David Monacchi and Walter 
Branch at 20:00. **

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*New Opening of the "Diga" (the dock facing Piazza Unita' in the middle 
of the Bay). It is reachable with a free shuttle boat "Arax" starting at 
9:00. There is a free beach area (if you decide to bring your own sun 
bed you have to pay euro 8 for transportation and no food is allowed on 
board). There are also 4 "private" beach areas with an entrance ticket 
(with prices ranging form 8 - 20 euro according to the view and type of 
sun beds and umbrellas you rent). The Diga provides a restaurant service 
(mainly fish) and a Bar Lounge as well. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 
music and dance with DJ from 19:00 to 1:00 and Sundays, "after beach 
party" until 22:30.*

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*"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 ongoing until 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

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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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