What's On This Weekend: 27 - 30 September 2012

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     WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 27 - 30 September 2012

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*PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AT the ICTP*

*On **Thursday, 27 September 2012 at 18:30 at the Adriatico Guesthouse, 
ICTP will inaugurate an international photography exhibit entitled 
"POLLUTION"* . This event is part of the VIII edition of Trieste's 
renowned Triestèfotografia Festival. 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.

*"Trieste NEXT" Event from 28 - 30 September 2012 **/ /**A European 
Innovation and Science Research Forum* (28-30 September 2012), the first 
edition of a major event downtown and a laboratory in which applied 
research and new technologies, concrete ideas and solutions coexist and 
find practical application that can enhance community wealth and 
business competitiveness. Meetings, keynote speeches by distinguished 
speakers, scientists, shows and performances will present science and 
its developments in an innovative way.*//*

This edition is entitled "*S.A.V.E. the FOOD*", with a special section 
focused on food in a tradion-vs-innovation perspective. On *Saturday, 29 
September* *at 15:00* at the Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per 
interpreti e traduttori in via Filzi, 14 (near piazza Oberdan) ICTP will 
present a Round Table on "Climate Change: What impact on developing 
countries?" with Filippo Giorgi, G. Spataro, L. Brito, C. Carraro, M. 
Jaroslav. And also, on* 29/9 at 15.00* in Piazza Unità, ICTP will 
present "Non-numerical recipes: recipes from all over the world by the 
ICTP researchers and employees".

The programme of the event is very vast, some activities must also be 
booked beforehand, see the website: *www.triestenext.it*

*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*On Thursday, 27 September at 19.15 *at the Stelio Crise Municipal 
Library* *(above Piazza Hortis, in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII),* 
*inauguration of art show* "Painters from Hamburg in Trieste" *with 
music and special lighting. Six German painters exhibit contemporary 
paintings depicting landscapes, the sea and the architecture of Trieste. 
Ongoing until 31/10/2012. Open Mondays to Fridays: 9.30 - 18.30; 
Thursdays 9.30 - 21.30; Saturdays 9.30 - 13.30. For Info: 040300725.

*On Thursday 27/9 at the Magazzino delle idee (Corso Cavour): *opening 
of the Photography exhibition entitled "Il mio Carso 100 anni 100 
immagini" (My karst, 100 years, 100 images), a tribute to Scipio 
Slataper (renowned Triestine Author of the novel "My Karst"-1912), 
ongoing until 4/11, with the following schedules: Monday and Thursday 
from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00; on Tuesday and Wednesday 
from 10.00 to 13.00; on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00. 
Entrance free of charge. For more info: 
http://bora.la/eventi/5555/il-mio-carso-100-anni-100-immagini-omaggio-a-scipio-slataper/

*At the Modern Art Gallery "Salone degli Incanti" *(once a fish market) 
in Riva Nazario Sauro, an outstanding Photography exhibition by photo 
reporter *Monika Bulaj: "Nur/Luce ­ Appunti afgani" *(Afghan notes).* 
*Ongoing _until 30/9_, from Monday to Friday 17.00-23.00, Saturday, 
Sunday 10.00-23.00*. *_On Sunday 30/9: guided tours with Monika Bulaj at 
18.00_*. *For info: 040 3226862.

*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)*: *each Thursday at 11.00 (sea 
story of Trieste)**

*Acquario Marino *(Ex Fish Market, Riva N.Sauro 1)*: *each Friday at 
17.30 (fishes and reptiles on display)**

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

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

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*CLASSICAL MUSIC*

*On Friday 28/9 at 20.30 (and Saturday 29/9 at 18.00) the symphony 
season at Verdi Theatre *foresees music by Claude Debussy, Michael Nyman 
and Maurice Ravel. The Orchestra is directed by Maestro Wayne Marshall, 
on the saxophone the talented Federico Mondelci. For Info and tickets: 
http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com or green number (free of charge, from 
9.00 to 21.00 from Monday to Saturday) 800.09.03.73.

*TOUR TRIESTE
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*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 18.00 (as from October 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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*_CAFES, FOOD AND WINE IN TRIESTE_*__

_Trieste's historical cafes_: The Tommaseo Cafe' (Riva 3 Novembre) and 
the San Marco Cafe' (Via Battisti 13) are places where writers, 
intellectuals and artists still meet. Presentation of books, art 
exhibits and musical evenings are held there.

_Best ice cream in town_: Gelateria Zampolli, in via Ghega near the 
train station or in Viale XX Settembre, where ice creams are made in the 
traditional way with over 68 flavours.

*MISCELLANEOUS*

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

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

*NATURE AT ITS BEST:*

*"La Napoleonica" Panoramic route* mostly overlooking the sea, on the 
Trieste karst. Take Bus 4 from Piazza Oberdan to the "Obelisco" and go 
walking or jogging on the Napoleonica (Napoleon's path). If you wish, 
you can take path number 12 (marked by C.A.I - Italian Alpine Club) and 
reach the Sanctuary of Monte Grisa, proceed to Opicina through the Via 
Crucis path (number 12) and finally return to the Obelisk and take the 
bus back to the city.

*Hiking in Val Rosandra (half or full day), Trieste*

/Provided the weather is fine and sunny, t/he Val Rosandra Valley 
encloses a remarkable natural environment and a walk through its paths, 
and by the stream and natural ponds, surrounded by typical carsic 
vegetation is worth it. Make sure you have good sneakers on and enough 
water. Walk along colour-marked footpaths, each marked by CAI (Italian 
Alpine Club), ranging from very easy paths to others that require 
certain ability. There are easily accessible caves for speleologists and 
archaeology lovers. You can reach the Valley by taking Bus 40 from the 
Central Train Station in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.

Registration to the European Marathon and the Triestine Marathon are 
open on line at www.bavisela.it. Cost for the Europe Marathon: Euro 33 
(for the first 250 registered runners).

*OUTSIDE TRIESTE*

*27 - 30 September: *Go to *Gorizia* to enjoy their* International Food 
festival: Tastes along the borders 2012 (Gusti di Frontiera 2012). *The 
whole city will be covered 250 food stalls from all over the worldover 
the world, thousands* *of people will be present. For info: 
http://www3.comune.gorizia.it/en/node/4655

*On Saturday 29/9 at 11.30, at Udine Fiera: opening of the "Casa 
Moderna" *the modern home exhibition with interior decoration and 
contemporary designs.

*/PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIONS: /*

*1) UNESCOMMUNITY Photo Contest - *The UNESCO Internal Communication 
team has launched its very first annual photo contest! *The theme is 
"UNESCO in Action".* Projects, missions, workshops, conferences: there 
are plenty of opportunities to be captured anywhere UNESCO is doing 
creative work both in the field and at Headquarters. Shoot some photos 
if you haven't done so already! *Present your shots until 7 December, 2012*

  The first annual photo contest is open to any UNESCOMMUNITY fellow. 
Regardless of grade, status, the type of your contract - fixed, limited 
duration, temporary consultant, young professional, associate expert or 
intern - you are all invited to participate and show your creativity! 
The best photos will be published in the* 2012 UNESCO Annual Report 
2012*. The winner will receive a *digital camera*.

Your photos must be *high resolution* (300 DPI) and send to 
unescommunity at unesco.org <mailto:unescommunity at unesco.org> with "Photo 
Contest" in the subject line. Please remember to include a photo caption 
telling about the photo, including where and when it was shot, and the 
names of any people in the picture.

Due to their size, photos should be sent using FILEDEPOT 
<https://connect.unesco.org/tools/filedepot/,DanaInfo=.aiovuesk0H3xp4p2O48y+Default.aspx>. 
For technical information on how to use FILEDEPOT, please contact Carole 
Darmouni from the Audio-Visual team at Headquarters. 
(c.darmouni at unesco.org <mailto:c.darmouni at unesco.org>; + 33 (0)1 45 68 
17 38).

2) *ONE YEAR IN TRIESTE*: a competition dedicated to several topics: 
Essays, Photography, Poetry, and Novels by Women. Competitors can take 
part in one or more sections and the works should be delivered via email 
to info at artecultura _by 30 December 2012_. Photographs (4 photos 
maximum) should be about Trieste and its hinterland; novels should be 
focussed on topics regarding Trieste or its province; poetry, as well as 
novels by women, can cover any topic. There are several bureaucratic 
requirements to follow, therefore, please see the organizer's website: 
www.artecultura.it or write to : info at artecultura.it

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