WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

06 – 09  March 2008

EVENTS

“Olio Capitale” at Trieste’s Exhibition Fair 7-10 March. The best Italian and foreign production of olive oil. There will also be cooking lessons combined with the right  choice of olive oil and an “oil bar” for tasting. Free shuttle bus leaving from Piazza della Borsa to the Exhibition Fair in Piazzale de Gaspari. Entrance fee Eur 5,00.

Free Guided Tours organized by the Provincia on Sat 08: visit to the town of  Muggia and to San Dorligo to an oil mill (very few seats left). Booking is necessary, call: 348.7507866. Website: www.triestetour.it.

International Poetry Competition for solidarity among people; 07–09 March at the Duino Castle. The general event includes an international photography exhibition, a literary tour thought of the city of Trieste, several poetry readings, a prize-giving ceremony and a meeting called “handshaking” between scientists and poets. Take Saf bus 51.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Modern Art Museum Ugo Carà: until 28 March, “Cimiteri di Sigarette. La poetica progettuale del posacenere” (Cigarette cemeteries: Designer Ashtrays). Tue–Sat  17:00–19:00  and Thu–Sun 10:00–12:00. Via Roma 9, Muggia. Tel. 040.9278632. For more info: www.comune.muggia.ts.it/museo.htm

“Goria Mundi”, a painting exhibition by the artist Laura Ziari at Studio Tommaseo until 5 April. Open Mon–Sat 17:00 – 20:00. Via Del Monte 2/1, tel. 040.367601.

MUSIC - CONCERTS - THEATRE

LIVE MUSIC

Karaoke Nights, every Friday from 21:00 at Oblivion Club, via Lionello Stock 2/2b (Stock Red building in Roiano). Free entrance. For info: 348.4943992

Lounge Music with the “Anelli Mancanti” group on Fri 07 at 20:30, at bar Crispi, Via Crispi. For info: 334.6721214. Free entrance.

“Campovolo - Luciano Ligabue Tribute Band” on Sat 08 at Oblivion Club, via Lionello Stock 2/2b (Stock Red building in Roiano). Free entrance. For info: 348.4943992

“Maledetto sabato”, live concert at Teatro Miela with Giuseppe Povia on Fri 07 at 21:00. For info: www.miela.it

CONCERTS

Orchestra dei Ragazzi and the Coro di Voci Bianche dell’USCI of the Province of Gorizia performing at the SS.Eufemia e Tecla Church in Grignano on Sat 08 at 20:30 and Sun 09 at 11:00. Free entrance.

Free concerts at the Conservatorio Tartini (Trieste’s Music Academy) on Mondays and Wednesdays at 20:30. Please call the Conservatorio (situated in via Ghega, close to Piazza Oberdan) at least 2 days in advance to book your seat. Tel: 040.6724911. Check for complete programme for March, April and May at www.conservatorio.trieste.it

DANCING

DJ Ralf at Joy Discotheque on Fri 07 in Bistrigna (road from Monfalcone to Grado), from 23:00 on. Entrance Eur 18.00.

"Salsa Night" at Viale 39 every Saturday, Viale XX Settembre 39, Trieste. For more info 040.367272.

Mandracchio Discotheque, commercial or house music in Passo di Piazza 1 (behind Piazza Unità). For more info 347.2693930.


MUSEUMS

The following website gives details of all museums in Trieste and the surrounding region: http://www.museifriuliveneziagiulia.it/ and www.turismo.fvg.it

FOR EXCURSIONS IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS,EXCURSIONS IN THE CARSO,SPORTS ACTIVITIES AND LIST OF RESTAURANTS DOWNTOWN Check Info Point AFS Public Folder or check posters at in MB, AGH and GGH


USEFUL WEBSITES

Restaurants in Trieste: http://www.vivalapappa.it/ristoranti/elenco.php/provincia=Trieste

Disco Bars: www.navytrieste.com

Bus schedules in Trieste: www.triestetrasporti.it

APT bus schedules (outside the city): www.aptgorizia.it

SAF (airport bus 51): www.saf.ud.it

Train timetables: www.trenitalia.it

Map itinerary: www.mappy.it