What's On This Weekend: 2 - 5 August 2012

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 2 - 5 August 2012 *

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*Today, at 18.30 at the Modern Art Gallery "Salone degli Incanti" *(once 
a fishmarket) in Riva Nazario Sauro 1, inauguration of the photography 
exhibition by photoreporter *Monica Bulaj: "Nur/Luce - Appunti afgani" 
*(Afghan notes).* *Ongoing until 23/9, from Monday to Friday 
17.00-23.00, Saturday, Sunday 10.00-23.00*. *For info: 040 3226862 or 
info_expescheria at comune.trieste.it 
<mailto:info_expescheria at comune.trieste.it>**

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*"Rembrandt. Incidere la luce *(Rembrandt. Engrave light) at the 
*Stables of the Castle of Miramare, Trieste*. This building was planned 
by Carl Junker and built between 1856 and 1860 on the road to the 
Castle. There are engravings by the great Dutch artist, Rembrandt 
Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 - 1669), famous painter & engraver and 3 
works by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Ongoing until 7/10.Open Tuesdays to 
Sundays: 10.00 -13.00/14.30 -18.30.

At Hotel Vis a Vis, Piazza dello Squero Vecchio, 4 Trieste): Phography 
exhibit by *Massimo Goina, Glances on Jazz *(Gli sguardi sul Jazz), * 
*Ongoing until 4/8: from Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.00; Saturday 9.00 - 
15.00. For more info: http://triestelovesjazz.com


  Winckelmann and Art of ancient Egypt (Winckelmann e l'arte presso gli
  egizi), Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte - Orto Lapidario, Piazza della
  Cattedrale 1. The collection counts more than 1000 findings, thus
  being one amongst the best collections in Italy, after those in
  Torino, Firenze, Bologna and Milano. Ongoing until 15/11,
  Tuesday-Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00.


  For info: 040 310500 / 040 308686 or
  www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/news.asp

*FILMS*

*I Fiori di Hollywood (The flowers of Hollywood): Cinema festival *at 
Theatre "Franco e Franca Basaglia (Via Weiss, 13 - Park of San 
Giovanni),* *organized by University of Trieste, IPSIA "L.Galvani of 
Trieste, Agricola Monte San Pantaleone with the support of the Province 
of Trieste. *On* *Saturday 4/8:* _City Lights, 1931 __by Charlie 
Chaplin_ (a silent film that stands as one of the great landmarks in 
cinema). Admission: voluntary donation.

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*MUSIC*

*Today 2/8 at 21.00 *at *Piazzale delle Milizie *(San Giusto Castle); 
special performance by the *City's Wind Orchestra "G. Verdi".* Program: 
HIGHLIGHTS FROM CARMEN (George Bizet, arr. J. G. Mortimer); HARRY POTTER 
SYMPHONIC SUITE (John Williams, arr. Robert Smith); DIE SCHOENE GALATHEA 
(Franz von Suppe, arr. Steven Verhaert); LAKE OF THE MOON (Kevin 
Houben); BLUE ROCK (Philip Sparke); GERSHWIN! (George Gershwin, arr. 
Warren Barker); MISSION IMPOSSIBLE THEME (arr. Toshio Mashima). *Sunday 
5/8 at 21.00 *in *Barcola*, on the seafront promenade Benedetto Croce 
near the fountain: second live concert: *"Players at full throttle"*, 
young students of of the Orchestra will perform their repertoire. Free. 
For info: www.orchestradifiati.it

*Sunday 5/8 at 21.00 *at San Giusto Castle: *the **Bandorkestra.55* in 
concert, directed by Marco Castelli , a mix of swing , ska, ethnic 
athmosfere, boogie-woogie, afro, reggae... A funny and unique sound! 
Admission: free.

*ENTERTAINMENT*

*"Lights and Sounds*. The Imperial dream of Maximilian of Habsburg, from 
Miramare to Mexico": a new version of the show that used to attract 
people for the past decades about the Miramare Castle. The show, through 
illustrations, music and sound effects, will tell the sad and 
unfortunate story of Maximilian of Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and 
Emperor of Mexico and his wife, Carlotta from Belgium. Now showing in 
Piazza Venezia (two minutes walk from Piazza Unita') every Tuesday, 
Thursday and Saturday evening until 18/8. The show is free of charge.

Info: www.airsac.it

*Saturday 4/8 at 9.00pm *in* *Barcola, on the seafront promenade 
Benedetto Croce at the fountain *"The irresistible shabby Solfrini 
Company "* A seller of almanacs arrives in the public square and 
entertains the crowd pouring the contents of the almanacs that, he said, 
should accompany the life of all. Starring: Remigio Teodorovich and 
Maurizio Soldà. Free.

*TOUR TRIESTE*

The Friuli Venezia Giulia* TOURIST POINT *on the corner of Piazza Unità 
organizes* guided walking tours (in Italian and English) every day at 
10:30*. On *_Saturday 4/8_*, _there is an additional tour at 16.30_ on 
"Trieste: mosaic of cultures", that lasts 2 hours and costs euro 5/head. 
The office is open every day from 9.00 - 19.00. Language service: 
Italian, English, German or French. For more info call the FVG Tourist 
Info Point in via dell'Orologio nr.1 on the corner of Piazza Unità. Tel: 
040 3478312 or check: http://www.turismofvg.it

*MUSEUM Revoltella*

*The Baron and the Archduke. Overseas dreams. *Replicas in August: 10/8 
& 11/8 at 19.30 e 21.00, 12/8 at 21.00; 17-18-19/8 at 19.30 & 21.00.

/Following the big success of the previous show "A coffee with the 
Baron", this is a new story with new characters (Maximilian of Austria 
and Empress Sissi, coming back to Trieste from the Isle of Madera) in a 
new touring show through the rooms of this wonderful palace./

Ticket: 10 Euro. Max 35 spectators/each show. Booking required by phone: 
040/6754350

Visit the *exhibit "Trieste-Suez. History and modernity in the /Voyage 
en Egypte / of Pasquale Revoltella"*. In 1861 the City Council of 
Trieste resolved to send a delegation to inspect the works of the Suez 
Canal. Pasquale Revoltella joined the expedition. Opening times: every 
day (Tuesday excluded) from 10.00 to 19.00; each Thursday & Friday 
(until 31/8): from 10.00 to 23.00; guided tours each Thursday & Friday 
at 20.00 and 22.00. Ongoing until 4/11. Admission free. For info: 
040/6754350; www.museorevoltella.it/news.php?id_news=613

*MISCELLANEOUS*

*Friday 3/8 **in the pinewoods of Barcola - *as part of the event 
"Summer on the move"*: at 9.30: light gymnastic *and* at 19.00,* *Yoga 
together*-- Yoga exercises to share with friends, partners, relatives. 
Free.*/ /*For Info: Associazione Benessere Tel. 040 569431.*//*

*Friday 3/8 at 9.00 pm/ /*in*/ /*Piazza Verdi: *"Via'ndando"* *with Paul 
Rumiz*. Music by Alfredo Lacosegliaz. The text of the performance is 
taken from some travel notes written by Paolo Rumiz, renown triestine 
journalist and writer, as he walked in September 2011 from Trieste to 
Premantura (the southernmost point of the istrian peninsula). Free. 
Info: www.triestestate.it

*ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TRIESTE*

*FLEA Market every Friday* down in *Sistiana Bay*, in the Caravella Park 
from 18:00 - 23:00. You can get to Sistiana with the airport bus 51 or 
take bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan and walk down to the bay here there are 
several food and drink stalls, music and summer fun. **

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*Visit Muggia's Medieval Castle*

You can travel from the Molo Pescheria to Muggia by boat with the 
Delfino Verde (the Green Dolfin) or by bus (nr 21 from Trieste's train 
station) and visit the Istro-Venetian fishing village and its castle. 
The owner, Mr. Bossi, a renown sculptor, restored it in 1991.

Tours are made year-round upon request and for groups of at least 20 
people. You can set up a personal tour by contacting Mrs. Bossi. The 
cost is Eur 5,00/each. Please phone: 040 272772.

Have a look at Muggia on: /http://www.muggia.info//./

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