What's On This Week 12 - 15 May 2011

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 12 - 15 May 2011*

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Tonight: Dr Peter McGrath (TWAS), entomologist, will give a talk in 
English on *"The Seven Wonders of the World of Insects" at the 
Associazione Italo Americana in via Roma 15 at 18:30. The talks, "Real 
Science In Trieste" are coordinated by Antonio Coppola (TWAS). Free 
entrance. For more info call: 040 630 301

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SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MIRAMARE CASTLE: On the occasion of the 
"European Night for Museums" the Miramare Castle will be open at night 
on Saturday 14 May from 20:00 until Friday 15 May at 02:00, with free 
guided tours from 20:00 - 23:00 (for a group of 25 each tour). On this 
occasion, there will also be a free concert held in the Throne Room with 
the Lions Singer Choir at 21:15 (for max 80 seats) with music ranging 
form Mozart to most recent pop music. On the same evening there will be 
a wine tasting session offered by the "Azienda Agricola I Feudi di 
Romans di San Canzian d'Isonzo" and typical regional products and 
specialties.*

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CLASSICAL MUSIC***

*Renaissance Music Concert* "La via delle Stelle" at the San Giovanni 
Theatre in via San Cillino 99/1 (bus 6 and 9) on Sat 15 May at 18:30 
(and Sun 22 May at 20:00 and Sun 22 May at 18:30. Music performed by the 
Gruppo Strumenti Ars Nova, directed by Teodora Tommasi with music by 
Campere, dez Prez, Banchieri, Belhauer, Gabrielli, Vecchi, Gastaldi, and 
Anonimo. Entrance ticket euro 8.

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Tartini Music Conservatory: "Wednesday Night Concerts" are free and open 
to all prior to booking. Forthcoming concert* on 18 May: "Varieties of 
lute lessons" with music by Anonimo, Dowland, Vallet, and Piccinini. 
Next concert on 25 May, A Duo violoncello and piano concert with music 
by Lekeu, Faure, Margola and Casella. 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: http://www.conservatorio.trieste.it* *

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*GUIDED TOURS*

*"From the Cernizza woods in Duino to the Villaggio del Pescatore", *a 
long but easy walk through the Cernizza forest in Duino with a 
specialist guide. Meeting point in front of the Duino Castle on Sunday 
15 May at 10:00 and return at 13:00 (with a half-hour introduction at 
the beginning). The AMP Miramare in collaboration with the Duino 
Municipality organizes the tour. For info call 040 224147. Booking is 
necessary, call cell pone: 333 9336060 or write to: 
giovanna at riservamarinamiramare.it

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* "Cavour and Trieste" guided tour in Italian on Sat 14 May at 15:00 and 
Sunday 15 May at 11:00 (euro 3,50).* Next guided tours on 21, 22, 28, 29 
May. 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. Check http://www.triestecultura.it**

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*"Trieste Liberty" on Sunday 15 May at 11:00 (euro 3), next on 22 and 29 
May. "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 on architectural projects and 
designs during the Liberty period in Trieste 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*. Check: http://www.comune.trieste.it*

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*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, tel: +39 3939172656

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

Inauguration of a new exhibition: "Architettando il mare" (sea 
architecture) *by Cosimo Fusco, at the Sala Comunale d'Arte, Piazza 
Unità 4 on Friday 13 May at 18:30.The exhibition is ongoing until 4 June 
every day from 10:00 - 13:00 / 17:00 - 20:00. *

*Solo exhibition by artist Federica Pellegrino *at the Atelier 
Carpeartem in via del Trionfo 1, (Arco di Riccardo), ongoing until 21 
May, visiting times 17:00 - 20:00 (closed on Sunday). See: 
http://www.carpeartem.it

*"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

*ENTERTAINMENT*

*"Erik Satie" festival "Mielaviglie - Meraviglie" *organized by the 
Miela Theatre ongoing until 18 May with a series of art exhibitions, 
films, music concerts, and entertainment. Tonight and on Friday 13 May, 
at the Stazione Rogers (end of the Rive) there will be a "Pre - Satie" 
show with film projections and electronic music from 19:00. On Saturday 
14 May, starting at 20:00, the Miela Theatre (piazza Duca degli Abruzzi) 
has organized an art Kermesse to celebrate Satie followed by a the 
projection of the "Monty Python's Flying Circus" British television show 
in English with Italian subtitles. On Sunday 15 May at 21:00, a piano 
concert with Stefania Amisano (euro 8). For more info on all the events 
taking place check: <http://www.miela.it>http://www.miela.it

*International Festival for Film Documentaries in Trieste "Nododocfest 
20111" *from today until 16 May, taking place at the Ariston Cinema in 
via Romolo Gessi. See programme: http://www.nododocfest.org

*Rossetti Theatre show*: "Vocal People - Intergalactic Vocal Group", on 
Sat 14 May at 21:00. Ticket price range from euro 16 to 40. Check 
http://www.ilrossetti.it and http://www.voca-people.com/. Tickets may be 
bought directly at the Rossetti Theatre in viale XX Settembre.

*Music Festival for Children 7 - 28 May, *with music workshops and 
concerts in different locations downtown. The event is organized mainly 
by "Casa della Musica", in via dei Capitelli 3 (Piazza Cavana) in 
Trieste. Some activities are free but booking your place is necessary. 
Check http://www.festivaldellamusicaperbambini.com or contact Casa della 
Musica: 040 307309

*MISCELLANEOUS*

*Charles Fishman, will give a talk on water resources and exploitation 
on Thursday 12 May at 18:00 at the auditorium of the Casa della Musica 
in via dei Capitelli (Cavana). The conference is organized by the 
Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico and moderated by Fabio Pagan. 
Free entrance. For more info: 040 224424.*

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*Book presentation in Italian on Friday 13 May at 18:30: "an evening 
dedicted to thrillers", *Veit Heinicken (his latest thriller book "Trame 
Gilalle, Disegni Politici") introduces Massimo Carlotto's book "Alla 
fine di un giorno noioso" and Bruno Morchio's "Colpi di Coda" at the 
Teatro in via del Colleggio, close to the Santa Maria Maggiore church 
(opposite the Questura). A wine aperitif will be offered from the Kante, 
Lupinc, Skerk and Zidarich cellars followed a film projection 
"Arrivederci Amore Ciao" inspired by Carlotto's book.

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*OUTSIDE TRIESTE*

*"Sapori Pro Loco" has organized the event "the art of food tasting in 
Friuli Venezia Giulia", at Villa Manin di Passariano, Codroipo in the 
Province of Udine on 14 - 15 May and 21 - 22 May. *

A rich showcase of food and wine products from the region, with music, 
theatre, sports and folklore in the charming setting of the summer 
residence of the last Doge of Venice. As a promotion, local food 
products will be sold for euro 1 - 2 or 3. Check:* 
*www.prolocoregionefvg.org <http://www.prolocoregionefvg.org>

*Visit Villa Manin di Passariano*: One of the most beautiful Venitian 
Villas of the Region. and Napoleon's residence during the French 
occupation. Since 2004 the Villa has been home to the Centre of 
Contemporary Art and hosts International art exhibitions. Check 
<http://www.villamanincontemporanea.it%20%28> 
http://www.villamanincontemporanea.it( 
<http://www.villamanincontemporanea.it%20%28>There are APT buses from 
Udine every hour (it takes half an hour from Udine to get there). For 
more info: www.turismofvg.it <http://www.turismofvg.it>.

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*Forthcoming event "Cantine Aperte" on 28 and 29 May. *The most 
important regional event for wine producers in the Region. There will be 
a wine tour by bus to wine cellars in the Region on Sunday 29 May 
departing from Trieste (in front of the Sala Tripcovich) at 9:30 and 
return at 19:00 Book your place by calling +39 0432 289549. For more 
info, check: http://www.mtvfriulivg.it/ or http://www.cantineaperte.info

*For those of you interested in pop or rock concerts taking place in the 
Region, check http://www.azalea.it/**

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