What's On This Weekend: 30 April - 5 May 2014

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND30 April - 5 May 2014*

*/Quote of the day/*

*/If you want to accomplish the goals of your ife, you have to begin 
with the spirit./*

*/Oprah Winfrey/**//*

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*_SPECIAL: BAVISELA SPORTS EVENT ON SUNDAY, 4 May_**__*

Don't miss the International Bavisela run on Sunday 4/5 when there will 
be two types of participants: professional runners competing with each 
other and those who run for fun with their friends, kids, families, 
young and old alike. The pros will compete in the marathon race 
(deaprting from Gradisca total 42,195 km.) or in the mini marathon race 
"maratonina" (deprting from Duino, 21,097 km), while everybody else can 
enjoy a walk or a run from Miramare to Piazza Unita'. Sign up at 
www.bavisela.it for a small fee (10 euro/head) which entitles to a 
tshirt, a bag and other items. Otherwise you can sign up these days at 
the Bavisela stands in Piazza Unita'.

/_Some background info_//: "Bavisela" is the name of a breeze that 
gently ruffles your hair when walking. Back in 1994, about 200 members 
and some 50 rowers of the Societa' Canottieri Nettuno at Trieste decided 
to create an event on land that would take place during the traditional 
yearly rowing regatta held just off Barcola. They came up with a short 
run up to the Miramare Castle, ultimately combining sports and fun for 
all. Over the next two decades this simple initiative evolved into a 
half marathon (1996) and a 7 km non-competitive event open to all age 
groups. In 2000 a third competition, the European Marathon, for 
professional runners, got starte and is well known all over Europe./

*Tonite at 21:00: "Grupo Compay Secundo" Cuban music at the Rossetti 
Theatre*

This Cuban group made up of 9 musicians including the two sons of the 
famous musician Compay Secundo will entertain the public with good, 
lively Cuban music following the steps and soul of Maximo Francisco 
Repilado Munoz. Featuring pieceslike Macusa, Bilong, Veinte Anos, Las 
fores de la Vida, Chan Chan, etc. Playing at the Rossetti theatre in 
Viale XX settembre, 45.

For info call toll free nr. 800090373 or check www.teatroverdi-trieste.com

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*1st May: Live Concerts in Borgo Grotta Gigante, Trieste karst*

There will be the best of rock, pop, folk, swing, reggae and rockability 
at Borgo Grotta Gigante from 16:00 - 23:00. Take bus nr 42 from Piazza 
Oberdan.

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*Friday, 2 May & Sat. 3 May: Third Symphony at the Verdi Theatre*

On 2/5 at 20.30 & on Sat. 3/5 at 18:00Maestro Alessandro Vitiello will 
conduct music by Johannes Brahms and Edward Elgar. Solosinger: Daniela 
Barcellona.**

The Verdi Theatre is in Piazza Verdi downtown, close to Piazza Unita'.

For more info, call toll free nr. 800090373 or check 
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com

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*Monday, 5 May at 18:00: Chamber music at the Governor's Palace in 
Piazza Unita'*

The concert "Il 18 alle 18" starts at 18:00 and is directed by Fabiana 
Noro. The choir from Ruda will sing music by Kedrov, Schubert, Rossini, 
Strauss and Mendelssohn. For info: www.acmtrioditrieste.it or call 040 
3480598

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*_SPECIAL EVENTs these days OUTSIDE TRIESTE _*

*__**Tomorrow, 1st May: "VILLE APERTE" FRIULI 2014 EVENT: VISIT 
PRIVATELY OWNED HISTORICAL VILLAS IN THE FRIULI REGION OPEN TO THE 
PUBLIC ***

This remarkable opportunity allows the public - just for tomorrow - to 
step inside several extraordinary private residences set in charming 
environments. We're talking about the following towns: *Buttrio, 
Manzano, Corno di Rosazzo, Pavia di Udine, Pradamano e 
Premariacco* (UD). You will be able to visit for free 15 art sites, 
historical buildings, gardens and parks thanks to the approval of the 
owners, all proud to open their homes to the public just for one day. 
There will be stalls and stands in the adjoining squares or areas with 
typical foods, wines, products. For more info: 
www.friulilanotte.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Ville-Aperte-Friuli-1-maggio-2014.jpg

*ASPARAGUS FEAST AT FOSSALON, GRADO*

 From 1- 4 May asparagus lovers might take a trip to Fossalon, before 
Grado, to taste asparagus produced by over 40 farmers. There will be 
many stalls with cooked asparagus and food products. For info: 
www.grado.info

*BEER FESTIVAL "A tutta Birra" AT UDINE from today to 3 May*

Taste the best beers in the Friui Venezia Giulia Region and in the world 
at the Fair of Udine: over 100 qualities. There will be music, 
performances and dance shows, competitions and much more. It is a few 
minutes from centre city, close to the Friuli football stadium. Open 
tomorrow 19:00 - 1:00 and on 2 & 3 May from 19:00 - 3:00

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*LIGNANO IN FIORE: SPRING FLOWER FESTIVAL*

At the Hemingway park in Lignano, a popular sandy beach resort over an 
hour drive from Trieste, the park will be covered by flowers & plants 
and there will be shows and entertainment for children, kites, 
laboratories, etc., ongoing until 4 May.

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*Art Exhibitions*

Exhibition "*Lelioswing, 50 years of Italian history*", at the Magazzino 
delle Idee, close to the train station. The exhibit is dedicated to 
Lelio Luttazzi a famous Triestine musician who was well known abroad and 
who passed away a few years ago. It displays his pictures, posters, 
musical instruments and audiovisuals. Open until 4/5, Tues. & Wed. 
10-13; Thurs 10-17; Fri., Sat, Sun. 10-13/15-19.Free entrance.

Contemporary Art exhibition *at CEI (Central European Initiative*) in 
via Genova 9, (close to Piazza della Borsa downtown) entitled *"Europa 
Paradigma Est"* with paintings by *contemporary artists Raffaella 
Busdon, Tullio Sila, Franco Rosso, Patrizia Bigarella, Giuliana Balbi, 
Piero Toresella, Bruno Tommasini, Caroll Rosso Cicogna, C. Vranich, Di 
Giacco, Demundo, Fonda, Gerzel, Qing Yue.*Open until 30/9, visit during 
office hours. Every first Friday of the month, guided tour at 16:00. For 
info: 3493162540.

*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 (in Piazza 
Unità): 040 3478312.

*The Natural History Museum downtown has a collection of meteorites 
ongoing until July 2014.*In fact, following the disintegration ofa 
meteorite at Chelybinsk, Russia, in 2013, the museum decided tohost a 
display of some original fragments. It is in Via dei Tominz 4, open 
Mondays - Saturdays, from 9.00 - 14.00. Take buses 11, 18 or 22 to go there.

*The Miramare Castle *is right next to the ICTP and is open every day - 
except Monday mornngs - from 9.00 to 18.30. Entrance to the surrounding 
park is free (8.00 - 16.00, until the end of February). 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 <http://www.castello-miramare.it>__

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*The Castle of Duino *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. Open every day from 9:30 - 16:30.

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//

*TheScience Centre Immaginario scientifico Museum *is located in the 
wonderful Grignano bay, below the Adriatico guesthouse in Trieste. It is 
an interactive and multimedia science museum using original exhibition 
techniques and innovative educational methodologies. As a matter of 
fact, it is not just a museum but a lively place, where visitors can 
interact with objects and exhibits. The Science Centre consists of three 
main sections:**

FENOMENA, where all exhibits can not only be watched but first and 
foremost be touched. KALEIDO, one of the most peculiar and innovative 
sections thathosts stimulating multimedia exhibitions with spectacular 
images, which combine scientific contents and emotional involvement 
through original texts and music. COSMO, a rigid-dome planetarium with a 
5 meter diameter and a projection system with 1.600 stars. It invites 
visitors to find out about the wonders of star motion.*GUIDED VISITS* to 
the Science Centre including Fenomena and Kaleido sections and the 
planetarium (Cosmo) are organised on a case-by-case basis according to 
visitors, their age, needs and time available. Open on Sundays, 10:00- 
20:00. For info: Call 040224424 or see 
www.immaginarioscientifico.it/en_grignano_museo

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*NATURE AT ITS BEST:*

*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 getting off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.

*MISCELLANEA*

Eat out at typical *OSMIZE*, localfarmhouses that open up in certain 
periods of the year and serve home-made hams, salamis, cheeses, boiled 
eggs, Terrano wines produced by the farmers.

Ring the farmhouses before going as they are open only in certain months 
of the year and on certain days. Check the list for locations at 
website: http://www.fvgnews.net/view.php?t=e&k=6347

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*/ICTP's Administration takes no responsibility whatsoever for the 
correctness or completeness of the above information./*

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