What's On This Weekend - 11-14 July 2013

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 11 -14 July 2013*

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*TODAY at 19.30 atthe LEONARDO BUILDING'S TERRACE CAFETERIA: *

*SPECIAL SUMMERSOCIAL NITE for ICTP course participants, scientists, 
staff. Join in the fun and start the evening at the Aperitif corner, 
have your meal at the special self-service buffet, then watch several 
exciting DANCE Performances (from 20.30, for about an hour). After the 
performances,carry on with 1980s disco music until 23.00. Enjoy your 
evening.*

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

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*At Hotel Vis-a-vis (behind Piazza Unità) "Angels" by painter Manuela 
Marussi*, Mondays - Fridays 9.00-17.00; Sat. - Open until 20/07/13**

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*At the Sartorio Museum *in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII *- *Painting 
exhibition by*neoclassic painter Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (1762-1844). 
*Open until 13/10/2013, Mondays to Sundays 10.00 - 18.00.

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*At the ONE SAN Gallery in via S. Nicolo', 1, Trieste:"The poetry of the 
essential*", an exhibit of works by historical Triestine*artist Luigi 
Spacal *(1907-2000),**sixty works on display until 21/7/2013. Open 
Tuesdays -Saturdays,10-13 and 17-20.

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*At the Civico Museo della civiltà istriana, fiumana e *dalmata in via 
Torino 8 (behind the Revoltella Museum) Painting exhibition by*Triestine 
painter Argio Orell (1884-1942*). Open until 4/8/13, Mondays to 
Saturdays, 10.00-12.30/16.00-18.30; Sundays 10.00-13.00.

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*FREE MUSEUMS on Sunday*

On Sunday 14 July, the following museums can be visited for free: 
Castello di San Giusto, Museo civico di storia ed arte e orto lapidario, 
Museo Sartorio, Museo Revoltella, Museo d'arte orientale, Museo teatrale 
"Schmidl", Museo Morpurgo, Museo di Storia Patria, Orto Botanico, 
Acquario, Museo del Mare.**

*BALLET SHOW*

On Tues. 16 July Special show at 21.00 at the downtown Rossetti Theatre 
in Viale XX settembre, 45 by the *PARSONS DANCE*, a major ballet group 
from the USA. For info call 040 3498276 - 040 3498277 or go directly to 
the Ticket Point in Corso Italia 040-3593511

*JAZZ *

*The TriesteLovesJazz 2013 Event in Piazza Verdi *(in the open, close to 
Piazza Unita'*) features: On Fri. 12 July at 21.00: Anthony Strong, 
*considered the next jazz superstar form the UK will play classic jazz 
and rhythmic swing.*On Sat. 13 July at 21.00: Riccardo Morpurgo *one of 
the best young talents, will play jazz on the piano*; the New York 
Quintet *will *play classical jazz reinterpreted to a modern pace. *

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*TOURING THIS AREA*

*GUIDED TOUR OF TRIESTE*every day at 10.30 a.m.: A 2 hours guided 
walking tour through the main sites and monuments of Trieste. The tour 
is in Italian and English and costs euro 7/pers. Book your tour by 
calling the FVG Tourist Office in via dell' Orologio 1 (on the corner of 
Piazza Unità): 040 3478312.

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*The Natural History Museum - See one of the most intact dinosaur 
skeletons in the world: "Antonio", adinosaur discovered in Trieste 
*(Duino) a few years ago, see fossils, old 1800 furniture, books, 
instruments and old and new mirabilia. Located in via Tominz, 4 - tel 
0406758658; open Mondays to Saturdays, 9.00-14.00. Take bus 22 from the 
train 
station.**/www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/musei_scientifici/storia_naturale/default.asp////

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*The Miramare Castle *is right next to the ICTP and is open every day - 
except on Monday mornings - 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. Ticket: Euro 4/head. For more 
info:www.castello-miramare.it/

The *Natural Reserve of Miramare, WWF,* is located in a building inside 
the park ofMiramare and is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 - 
13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.Entrance costs Euro 2,50/head. 
/www.riservamarinamiramare.it//.

The *Science Centre Laboratorio dell'Immaginario at the Adriatico 
Guesthouse, *(Grignano), is an interactive and multimedial *museum*. It 
has interesting experiments and videos and more. It hosts exhibitions, 
events and activities with the aim of spreading scientific and 
technological culture. There are special programs for children each 
month. Open January to May and October to December only on Sundays from 
12.00 - 20.00. Open from June to September on Saturdays and Sundays, 
from 15.00 - 20.00. /www.immaginarioscientifico.it/tel:-040 224424.

The *Giant Cave - Grotta Gigante*is considered the largest tourist cave 
in the world, situated in

the Triestine Karst (Carso), half an hour from the city center. 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. Visiting times every hour: 10:00 - 18:00. Each visit 
lasts one hour. Entrance ticket:Euro 11/each. For groups of over 15 
persons: Euro 5/head. Take bus 42 from Piazza Oberdan and get off at 
Borgo Grotta, Sgonico -- proceed by foot for 5 minutes -- follow road 
sign for Grotta Gigante. Wear comfortable shoes, no heels. Check 
website: /www.grottagigante.it/

*SUMMER FERRIES *

*Summer ferries (Delfino Verde) to Grado until 1/9/13: Every day 
departure from Molo Audace in Trieste (close to Piazza Unità) at 08:15, 
12.45 and 16:45. *Trip lasts one and a half hours. One way ticket: euro 
6,65 / return 10,10. 
Check:http://www.aptgorizia.it/cms/data/pages/servizi_marittima.aspx

*Ferry boats to Slovenia & Croatia ongoing until 1st September: 
hydrofoils departing fromMolo IV (2' from the train station) 
*on**Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Also this Saturday 6/7 to 
the Slovenian coastal town of Pirano and to the Croatian town of 
Rovigno. _Take your valid ID card/passport along_ and buy yr ticket at 
the Samer & Co. shipping in Molo IV at least 45 mins before departing. 
Timetables and prices available at http://www.triestelines.it - tel 040 
303540

*OPERETTA MUSIC IN GRADO - PARCO DELLE ROSE *

*On Sun. 14 July, concert at 21.15 "Tu che m'hai preso il cuor" with 
soprano Maria Michelini and tenor Andrea Binetti, piano A. Costantini. 
*Free.**

*Art summer campus for Your KIDS*

This summer several interesting initiatives have been organized by the 
main museums in Trieste for your kids.They are summer campuses, lasting 
one week each, from 8.30-9.00 to 12.30-14.00 and for kids from 5-10 yrs. 
of age. Children will enjoy themselves playing, getting to know about 
art, painting, drawing, reading, etc., courses are in Italian and cost 
per week is 100 Euro/each For info call: 040 6754350/3402479963.

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The Info Point takes no responsibility whatsoever for the correctness or 
completeness of the above information.Have a nice weekend!/*

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