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FEBRUARY 2007
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R T & E X H I B I T I O N S
This website gives details of all museums in Trieste and the
surrounding region: http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/
Carnival gets under way properly next week, and two exhibitions are
opening to mark the occasion: The first is at the Camera di Commercio
in piazza della Borsa, 14 and is a collection of works by 35 painters
and sculptors. Entitled "Carnevale, giochi di allegorie e allusioni"
it opens today, Friday 9 Feb. at 18 with a brief concert by the
accordionist, Igor Zobin. On display until 23 Feb. from 8.30-20
weekdays and 10-12 16-19 at weekends. The other exhibition with a
carnival theme is "Maschere allo Specchio", a collection of
photographs of carnival masks by Liliana Bomboschek on show at Marios
Snack bar in piazza V. Veneto until 26 February from 7-18.30 from
Monday-Friday.
Below is a brief list of some other exhibitions going on locally.
The
ExhibitionTimes to
celebrate 100 years since the opening of the historic Transalpina
railway has been prolonged until 28 February in the railway museum
(Museo Ferroviario - via Giulio Cesare, 1). Open Saturday and Sunday
only. More information on 3383764446.
"Is there anybody out there?" at the
LipanjePuntin Gallery (via Diaz) displaying the
works of well-known international artists like David Byrne,
Martino Coppes, Angel Marcos, Arash Radpour, Thomas Rose, Sergio
Scabar, Marco Citron. Open until 10 March 2007. Monday-Friday
15:30-19:30 and Saturday 16:30-19:30. Closed on holidays.
"The brain project 2006" and works by Edward
Zajec at the Biblioteca Statale (Largo Papa
Giovanni XXIII, 6) dedicated to digital art. Open until 10 February
2007. From Monday-Friday 8:30-18:30 and on Saturday from 8:30-13:30.
Photography exhibition at the
Twins Club, via Economo 5, 1st floor. Photographs of 6 young
photographers dedicated to fashion and accessories. Opening times
Monday-Friday from 9-21 Open until 28 February 2007.
Ongoing at Miramare Castle until
25 February is "Queen of Europe": an audiovisual project
to raise public awareness of the themes of peace and solidarity
between peoples which was first displayed in Dublin and Belfast,
before moving to Trieste, another multi-ethnic city, with a complex
history.
In Palazzo Costanzi (Piazza Piccola) until 28 February,
you can see an interesting exhibition on the subject of alberi
genealogici - family trees and how they are drawn up. 28
examples are on display. Apart from individual family histories,
there is also a large tree depicting the history of Italy from ancient
times up to 1911. Open daily from 10-13 and 17-20.
Group exhibition of well-known 1900 artists:
Capogrossi, Carà, Negrisin, Spacal, at the Ugo Carà museum in Muggia.
Open until 28 February 2007. From Monday-Friday 17 - 19.
A new multimedia exhibition on the history of psychiatry,
Pschiatria, un viaggio senza
ritorno, is on at the Stazione Marittima on the
waterfront in Trieste (Molo Bersaglieri 3) until 28 February daily
from 9-20.
C H I L D R E N's A C T I V I T I E S
L'Immaginario Scientifico
This science museum (located on the ground floor
level of the Adriatico Hotel, entrance at the rear of the hotel,
opposite the 36 bus stop) has exhibits which are particularly suitable
for children.
A children's laboratory will be held on Sunday from 15.45-16.45 for
those aged 4-7 and from 15:30-17:00 for 8-11 year olds. You can book
by e-mail at prenotazioni@immaginarioscientifico.it. More information
on their website: www.immaginarioscientifico.it. The museum now hosts
birthday parties for groups of children aged 4-13. More information
on 040-224424 or online
http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/ita/archivi/materiali/compleannISA5.pdf.
Theatre for Children
On Sunday 11 February at 11:00 in the Teatro Silvio
Pellico in via Ananian in Trieste, there will be a puppet show for
children entitled "Il buio, la luce e il Carnevale". Tickets cost 3
euro each. More information on 040-660428.
On Sunday 11 February at 16:00 at the Teatro Comunale in Monfalcone
(corso del Popolo), there will be a family show entitled "Pepe e
Stella", the story of a boy and a horse who were born on the same
night in a circus and become friends. Tickets cost 5 euro and can be
obtained directly from the box office of the theatre daily from 17-19
or online at www.greenticket.it.
F I L M
Ariston Cinema
At 20:30 there will be a screening of the sci-fi film "Things to Come"
(William Cameron Menzies - 1936) in English with Italian subtitles.
There will be a debate, chaired by Fabio Pagan, on the theme "Futuro
passato - la prospettiva utopica". Free entrance.
M U S I C & C O N C E R T S
Teatro Miela
On Saturday 10 February at 21.30, as part of the
festival of European music, "Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari" by Edison
Studio. Entrance 3 Euro.
Charity Concert
On Saturday 10 February at 20:30 at the Teatro
Cristallo in via Ghirlandaio in Trieste, there will be a concert in
aid of the Coeliac Foundation to raise funds for research into the
condition. Performers will sing and dance to songs from musicals such
as Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, The Sound of Music, Pinocchio, and
there will be a performance by the "Due Tenori e Mezzo" and some tango
dancers. All donations are welcome. A minimum of 5 Euro is
suggested. Free parking for those attending the concert in the car
park of the Fiera di Trieste. Tickets can be requested via e-mail on
aic.fvg@libero.it or by calling 320-4057955.
Free Live Music at 21:00 at the Corsia
Stadion - via Battisti - Friday 9th Feb. (cover band - i
Maniax) and Saturday 10th Feb. (Nessun pericolo per te, Magazzino
Commerciale Jam Session).
Bar Crispi (via Crispi 18) - Friday 9th Feb. at 21:00 Pow Lean &
Johnny Stax (American music - The Doors, Neil Young, Elvis, Ryan
Adams).
J. Martins pub (piazza Liberta') - Friday 9th Feb at 21:30 - Overfunk
live.
S P O R T
Swimming
Trieste offers several possibilities for swimmers. More
information, in English, on all the local swimming facilities
(including the pools also in Altura, Monfalcone and nearby Slovenia)
can be found on the following site:
http://triestenet.tripod.com/aquamarina.htm.
Remember to take a swimming cap with you, as it is obligatory
in all structures!
The nearby seaside resort of Grado is nice to visit also
in winter, with its historical centre, basilica and roman remains.
You can read about the town (in English) on the site:
http://www.gravo.com/estor.html. Grado also has a great indoor spa
pool (more information in Italian on the site:
http://www.gradoit.it/home_turista.html).
If you don't have a car, the best way to get to Grado is by bus. The
APT number 21 bus goes direct to Grado leaving the bus station in
Trieste at 7.50 on weekdays and Saturdays and 8.00 on Sundays (it
reaches Grignano bus stop about 5-10 minutes later). The return from
Grado bus station is 14.15 Monday-Saturday and 18.50 on Sundays.
T O U R S
Trieste by Bus
Every Saturday a bus leaves for a tour of Trieste from in front
of the train station at 14.00. It takes in all of the main sights to
see downtown, and there is also a 30-minute stop at St. Giusto Castle,
where you can walk along the Castle walls or visit the Cathedral or
simply enjoy the spectacular views. Tickets may be bought in the Sala
Eurostar in the main railway station and cost 5.20 Euro, with children
under 10 travelling free.
Trieste by Boat
You can travel from the Molo Pescheria to Muggia and visit the
Istro-Venetian fishing village. Take advantage to admire Trieste from
the sea. See the following web site for timetables and prices:
www.triestetrasporti.it/ttspa/cms/002/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=PostWrap&file=index&page=/ttspa/pages/ita/pages/indexsermar.php&height=800.
Have a look at Muggia on: http://www.muggia.info/. The Carnival
season is underway, so you will probably see children in fancy dress
throwing streamers in the streets and squares.
For more information on all of the above, and for more
suggestions of what to see and do locally, please contact the
InfoPoint (ext. 433).
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