What's On This Weekend: 4 - 7 October 2012

[Info Point]

*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND4 - 7 October 2012*

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*Sunday 7/10: Last chance to visit the exhibition "Rembrandt. Incidere 
la luce *(Rembrandt. Engrave the light) at the *Miramare Castle stables, 
close to the ICTP*. 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). 
Open from 10.00 -13.00/14.30 -18.30.

*PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW ATthe ICTP *

*At the Adriatico Guesthouse: an international photography exhibit 
entitled "POLLUTION"*. On display there are the works of about 20 
photographers selected by the popular JULIET Art Magazine.The exhibit 
will be presented by Mr. Boris Brollo, art critic and President of the 
International Association of Plastic Arts - Aiap -that operates under 
the aegis of Unesco and by Mr. Alessio Curto, deputy director of Juliet 
Art Magazine.The selected photographers are: Cinzia Ambrosini, Luca 
Carrà, Nada Cingolani, Sabine Delafon, Giuseppe Desiato, DNA 79 
(Francesco Sbaiz), Raoul Gilioli, Rino Gropuzzo, Plinio Martelli, 
Maurizio Melozzi, Marco Moschini, Gianni Pasinato, Adriano Perini, Paolo 
Pirona, Matjaz( Pres(eren, Stefano Reia, Fabio Rinaldi, Mario Sillani 
Djerrahian, Willmar Schwabe, Oliviero Toscani, Pierre Verrier, Valerio 
Vivian.Ongoing until 26 October, Mondays through Fridays, from 10-19. **

*THEATRE*

*At "S.Pellico" Theatre *(Via Ananian 5/2)*Theme theatre show: Who is in 
charge? *_On Friday 5/10_ at 20.30: "La vita e' un romanzo, signore!" 
(Life is a novel, sir!) by Edy Tonon, directed by Bruno Cappelletti; _on 
Saturday 6/10_ at 20.30 "Le serve" (The maids) by Jean Genet, directed 
by Sandro Rossit; _on Sunday 7/10_ at 17.30 "Fools" by Neil Simon, 
directed by Andrea Chiappori. Entrance: free donation.

For more info: 3381167057 - www.teatroincontro.it

*FILMS - ENGLISH LANGUAGE - PROGRAMME 2012/13*

*British Film Club New Season is starting in November *at the*Ariston 
Cinema *(Viale Romolo Gessi 14; buses 8, 9, 15). 9 films in their 
original English sound track are programmed on Wednesdays (at 16.00, 
18.00, 20.00) and Thursdays (14.00, 16.00, 18.00, 20.00, 22.00). The 
admission to the screenings is for members only (aged 16 and over) and 
the annual subscription fee is Euro 25. Membership cards will be 
available at the Alpha Studio Travel Agency, in via S.Nicolo' 19 (1st 
floor - above the Swatch shop, opposite the Bar Ferrari), from 8/10 to 
31/10 (Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00).

*SCIENTIFIC MUSEUMS*

*Guided tours from Monday to Sunday until 13/10 (no extra cost on the 
entrance ticket):*

*Museo del Mare *(Via Campo Marzio, 5)*: *every Thursday at 11.00 
(maritime story of Trieste)**

*Acquario Marino *(Riva N.Sauro 1)*: *every Friday at 17.30 (fishes and 
reptiles on display)**

*Orto Botanico *(Via Marchesetti):**every Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 
to 12.00 (rocks and fossils); every Wednesday at 10.00 (plants and 
curiosities)

*Museo di Storia Naturale *(Via dei Tominz):**every Monday at 10.00 _(in 
English at 12.00_) on Dinosaur "Antonio" and other findings

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*CLASSICAL MUSIC*

*Trieste Verdi Theatre Symphony Season: on Friday 5/10 at 20.30 and 
Saturday 6/10 at 18.00 *with music by Triestine Eugenio Visnoviz 
(1906-1931; "Gavotta e Musette" for Orchestra and "Hochzeitsmusik 1931" 
for the strings) and Johannes Brahms ("Primo concerto in re minore per 
pianoforte op.15"). The Orchestra is directed by Maestro Francesco 
Lanzillotta; on the Piano Rudolph Buchbinder. For Info and tickets: 
http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com or call toll-free number 800.09.03.73 
Mon - Sat from 9.00 to 21.00.

*TOUR TRIESTE*

*The Miramare Castle *is right next to the ICTP and is open every day 
from 9.00 to 18.30. Entrance to the surrounding park is free (8.00 - 
19.00). The location, gardens, castle with the lovely decor and 
furnishings, paintings, rooms full of history are not to be missed. For 
more info: www.castello-miramare.it**

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*The Duino Castle*is one of the most attractive castles in Europe and is 
still the official residence of the Torre e Tasso royal family. From its 
cliff top location there is a stunning view of the sea as it overlooks a 
small fishing village and is surrounded by colourful, extensive gardens. 
Inside, you can admire the furnishings, paintings, books and mementoes 
collected over centuries; visit its beautiful park and the World War 2 
bunker. It is open from 9.30 to 17.30; closed on Tuesdays. On Saturday 
15th and Sunday 16th a new part of the park will be open to the public. 
During this week end the entrance ticket will cost an additional Euro 
2.00/head. For more info/: /www.castellodiduino.it

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*The Giant Cave - Grotta Gigante*

The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world, situated 
on the Triestine Karst and an exclusive feature of the cave is the 
horizontal pendulum, constructed by university researchers in order to 
calculate the slightest movements of the earth's crust.The temperature 
is constantly around 11º and the tour lasts around one hour. Open from 
10.00 to 16.00. Entrance tickets: Euro 11.00; for groups of over 15 
persons Euro 5/head. For more info/: /www.grottagigante.it

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*MISCELLANEOUS*

*On Friday 5/10 at Teatro Miela *(Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, 3) *at 
21.00*: *"Afrofest - Cuore d'Africa in Evoluzione *(Heart of Africa in 
Evolution). A special evening to celebrate 20 years of Afro music and 
dance in Trieste and share the passion for African Culture in all its 
aspects. Tickets: Euro 8. For more info: 040 365119.

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*Watch**over two hundred 20th century historical videos on Trieste*, 
collected by the LuceInstitute (set up in 1924) now available on line.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CinecittaLuce/videos?query=Trieste

*On 13/10 Lungo binari sconosciuti *(Along unknown track lines).**The 
Association "Ferstoria" promotes and organizes a special panoramic tour 
along the historical track lines of Trieste: Campo 
Marzio-Rozzol-Opicina-Aurisina-Miramare-Trieste and viceversa*. *It is a 
unique occasion to cover routes that are no longer in use. The train 
will be pulled by the electricalengine "Minuetto" (Minuet). For more 
info: 040-9896112.

*NATURE AT ITS BEST:*

*The Joseph Ressel path in Basovizza*

This is an interesting and innovative way to learn about the Carso 
woods, fauna, plants, and geology. This walk is one of the first in 
Europe to be equipped with infrared transmitters system that will give 
you vocal info in English Italian or Slovene regarding environmental and 
historical peculiarities of the Carso territory. A receiver can be 
collected at no charge at the "Centro didattico naturalistico" 
(naturalistic educational centre) located at the entrance of the town of 
Basovizza (Via Gruden 34). You can reach the village of Basovizza by 
city Bus 51 from Trieste Train Station.

For more info see 
http://www.trieste.com/vacanze/itinerari/sentierojosefressel.html or 
call 040768046

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*/SPECIAL EVENT: "LA BARCOLANA"REGATTA - 6 - 14 October 2012/*

The most famous sailing regatta in the Mediterranean Sea will take place 
_in the Gulf of Trieste_ on Sunday 14th October. "Trieste -- home of the 
Barcolana" has become the event which best expresses the character of 
the whole area, when professionals of international standing and skilled 
amateurs compete for the Autumn Cup (Coppa d'Autunno) and thousands of 
boats cover the sea. The Barcolana is, however, not only the race itself 
as from Saturday 6 October onwards, the whole of the Trieste sea-front 
is transformed into the "Villaggio Barcolana" which hosts stalls serving 
local and international food specialities, sector-based shops and themed 
meetings. *On Saturday 6/10 at 18.00: Music concert *with the Luma 
Lourenco 4tet. The main singer (Ms Heloisa Lourenco, alias Luma) is a 
great interpreter of brazilian music. *Venue: Scala Reale, in front of 
Bacino San Giusto, on the seaside promenade after Piazza Unita'.* Bus 
nr.8. Free entrance.

*OUTSIDE TRIESTE*

*Cavalli e Profumo di mosto *(Horses and smell of must): ongoing on 5, 7 
and 10 October at _Medeazza (Duino -Aurisina)._ Horses, games and races, 
music, shows and entertainment, food and wine events for everybody!Take 
bus nr 44 from Piazza Oberdan to S.Giovanni di Duino. There will be 
shuttlebuses from there to the location of the festival.

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or completeness of the above information. Check website: 
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