What's On This Week 18-21 August 2011 (Please disregard previous)

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 18 - 21 August 2011*

*ART & CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS*

*Contemporary Art Exhibition "BIENNALE DIFFUSA*" for the first time in 
Trieste: an extension of the renown Venice Biennale organized by famous 
art critic Vittorio Sgarbi, at "Magazzino 26" in Porto Vecchio, the 
so-called "Forbidden city".Magazzino 26 is one of the largest warehouses 
here built in 1860 under the Austro-Hungarian Empire when Trieste was 
the main port of the Empire. It has been renovated completely to host 
this outstanding exhibit with works by Italian and international 
artists, sculptors, photographers (about 170 artists). The exhibit is 
ongoing until 27 Nov, opening times Fri-Sat 10:00 - 23:00 / Sun-Thurs 
10:00 - 21:00. Entrance ticket euro 6 for ICTP badge holders and 
residents in Trieste (normal price euro 8).

*"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 


*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.

*CLASSICAL MUSIC*

*Classical Music Concerts at the Miramare Castle on Friday 19 August: 
Accordion concert featuring pieces by Haydn, Bach, Scarlatti 20:30: 
Entrance fee *to* *concert and Castle euro 4. Advisable to be there 
around 20 hrs. Places are limited to 80 and allocated on a 
first-come-first-served basis. Next on 26 August: Piano recital with 
music by Beethoven and Liszt.**

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*SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS*

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*"Trieste Mosaico di Culture" (*Trieste, a mosaic of cultures*) on 
Saturday 20 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) 9:00-11.00 and 16:00--18:00. 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.

*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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*MISCELLANEOUS*

*"Sapori del Golfo" ongoing until 12 September: *Stands and kiosks serve 
fresh fish from *"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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*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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