WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

20 – 24 March 2008

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

Opening today from 19-21 hrs. "Oltredimora" (Beyond our dwelling). A photography, video-performance-installation exhibition by Stefano Scheda in the most famous contemporary art gallery of Trieste, Lipanjepuntin Gallery, via Diaz 4. Open Tue–Fri 15.30-19.30.

La collezione d’arte della RAI del Friuli Venezia Giulia”. A collection of regional artists with paintings and sculptures at the Museo Revoltella, via Diaz 27. Until 30 March. Info: www.turismo.fvg.it

Curvature e specchiature” (curves and reflections). Painting and photography, by Sergio Bastiani and Paolo Gasparini. Gran Bar Excelsior, viale XX Settembre 3. Until 31 March. Info: 040.41217

“Zoran Music – Paintings on paper” at Galleria Torbandena and Galleria Minimal. Tue-Sat 10:00–13:00 and 16:00-19.30. Until 31 March. Info: www.torbandena.com

Van Leo, an Armenian photographer in Cairo, from 15 March to 25 May, and “Armenians in Trieste from 1700 to 1900, the mark of a nation”; works of art, documents, photographs witnessing the Armenian community’s life in Trieste in the past centuries. Civico Museo Castello di San Giusto. Take bus 24. 

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

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


TOURS

“Trieste Guided Tours”, walking tours in English and Italian, every Sat, Sun and holidays in Piazza Unità at 15:00 until 31 March. (Euro 5,00 for adults, children under 12 go free). Duration: 2 hours. For more info go to Info Point FVG, Piazza Unità 4/b. Call for more info or to book your place in advance: 040.3478312.

 
LIVE MUSIC

Eritrea + Senegal All together”. African food and music on Thu 20 at Atmosphere, via Galatti 18. Info: 348.3519761.

“Colour” Turntables Explosion dj set on Fri 21 at Juice from 22:00 on, via Madonnina 10. Info: 348.4322134 – 348.8684082.

“Keen Eyed”, Rock music at Bar Crispi on Fri 21 at 20:30, via Crispi 18. Info: 334.6721214

Lawrence aka Sten + dj Nanou” at Etnoblog Club on Fri 21 from 22:00 on, via Madonna del Mare 3. Info: www.myspace.com/associazioneetnoblog.

“Boogie Nites” at Ariston Bar on Fri 21 from 21:00 on; viale Romolo Gessi 16. Info: 040.309681 – www.ariston-ts.it.

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

“Makako Jump Reggae Party”
, on Sat 22 at Casa delle Culture, via Orlandini 38. Info: www.myspace.com/skavillage.

“Fried Eggs”, house music at Alexanderplatz Cafè on Sun 23 from 22:00, via Gallina 1. Free entrance.


CONCERTS & MUSICALS

Grease the musical, from 18 to 20 March at Politeama Rossetti. Info: www.ilrossetti.it

Gigi d’Alessio in concert on Fri 21 at Politeama Rossetti. Tickets: www.azalea.it

Opera: Les Pecheurs de Perles by Georges Bizet at the Verdi Theatre in French with subtitles. From 18 to 30 March, directed by Frederich Chaslin. Info: www.teatroverdi-trieste.it 
“Easter Concert”, celebrating Puccini’s 150th Birthday at the Sala Tripcovich
(near Train Station) on Sat 22 march at 17:30 with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Symphony Orchestra directed by Lorenzo Fratini. Info: www.teatroverdi-trieste.com 

Open air Concert with the “Bonbon Orchestra in Piazza Sant’ Antonio on Monday 24 March at 15:30; charity concert organized by the “Associazione Amare il Rene”. 

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

Friday at Viale 39”, commercial music. Every Friday, Viale XX Settembre 39, Trieste. Entrance Eur 7, drink included. Info 040.367272. 

"Salsa Night" at Viale 39 every Saturday, Viale XX Settembre 39, Trieste. Entrance Eur 7, drink included. Info: 040.367272. 

“Benedicta” Easter House Party at Joy Discotheque, Tommy Vee dj set on Sun 23 from 23:00 on. Località Bistrigna (road from Monfalcone to Grado). Entrance Eur 15. Info: www.helpiscoming.com


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

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