WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

11 – 14 September

ART EXHIBITION

Antique book collection “L’arte di Ippocrate” (the art of Hippocrates) from 12 – 25 Sept: books on medicine from 16^th to 19^th century, at the Biblioteca Statale in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII, nr.6. Visiting times: Mon – Fri 8:30 / 18:30 and Sat 8:30 / 13:30. Tel: 040.307 463. www.bsts.librari.beniculturali.it. Free entrance.

Photography exhibition at the United World College of the Adriatic in Duino, inauguration of “25 years of photography” by the students of the UWC on Thurs 11 Sept at 21:00. Through14 October

Photography exhibition “The Magic of Mount Athos, 1928 – 1930”, by the famous Swiss photographer Boissonnas (who won a gold medal on the occasion of the Universal Exhibtion of Paris in 1900 for his photographs of the “Mont Blanc”). At the Sala del Giubileo di Riva Tre Novembre nr.9, near Piazza Unità. Visiting times 17:00 – 19:00 every day, closed on Sundays, through 11 October.

Art Exhibition: a vernissage today, Thurs 11 Sept at 18:30, “Colori d’Autunno”, (autumn colours), 46 local artists presenting their works at the Associazione Culturale Artesette” in Via Rossetti nr 7/1.

Amstici Show Room, interior art design by Tulia Cubani and Alessandra Amstici in Via Cereira 5, inauguration on Fri 12 Sept at 18:30, through 3 Oct (everyday 15:30- 18:30 and Sunday 16:00 – 19:30). See www.amstici-showroom.it. Bus 24

MUSIC AND CONCERTS – FREE

Thurs 11 Sept at 21:00: “Jazz al Museo”, (Jazz at the Museum) at the Revoltella Museum in via Diaz, on the occasion of the contemporary art exhibition “1953, L’Italia era già qui, Pittura d’Arte Contemporanea a Trieste” (through 30 October).  Music of 1940s and 50s from classic jazz to New Orleans jazz. Seats for the concert are limited and on a first come first serve basis, please be there at 20:30.

Muggia:
Sat 13 Sept: “Gypsy Quartet Remake” live concert in Piazza Marconi at 20:30, “jazz manouche”, a fusion of traditional gypsy music and American jazz. Bus 20.

CONCERTI NEL CASTELLO (Miramare)

Concerts at the Miramare Castle, every Friday in the Throne Room at 20:30, organized by the Conservatorio Tartini. Ticket Eur 4,00. For more info tel: 040.224143

Friday 12 September: Violin and piano concert with Federico Bresciani and Jacopo Salvatori. Music by Brahms and Prokoviev. 

SYMPHONY CONCERT AT THE VERDI THEATRE

On the occasion of the inauguration of the new season of the Verdi Theatre:
Friday 12 Sept at 20:30 and Saturday 13 Sept at 18:00, Gustav Mahler’s 9^th Symphony directed by Stefan Anton Reck.  Call free toll number: 800 080 373 or check www.teatroverdi-trieste.com. On Sat 12, there is the possibility to buy your ticket “last minute” (one hour before the concert)  with a reduction of 50%: seat in the stalls: eur 17,50 / first balcony eur 15,00 and upper circle eur 8,00.

TOURS IN TRIESTE AND SURROUNDINGS

Free guided tours every Thursday of the Art Exhibition at the Revoltella Museum: 1953, L’Italia era già qui, contemporary art in Trieste, at the following times: 11:30, 15:30 and 16:30. For more info call: 040.6754350. The museum is situated in Via Diaz nr. 27 - take bus 8 or 30 from Central train

Guided Tour by foot of Trieste’s historical monuments (in Italian and English) at 10:30 and at 16:00 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sundays only at 10:30. The tour lasts 2 hours and costs Euro 5,00 (children under 12 go free).  Prebooking is necessary, please call the Tourist Bureau in Piazza Unità. Tel. 040-3478312. Email: info@turismo.fvg.it

BOOK FAIR “LA BANCARELLA” 11- 14 Sept

Salone del Libro dell’Adriatico Orientale in Piazza Sant’Antonio. Books on the past and present history and culture of the lands and peoples of the Adriatic Sea plus many other side events, literary debates, concerts, art and photography exhibitions. Opening times: 10:30 – 22:00

MUSEUMS

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

CINEMA and FILMCLUBS

Cinecity, Shopping Centre Torri d’Europa, Via D'Alviano 23. Bus 29, 8 and B. Check the movies at http://trieste.cinecity.it/. Earphones are available so you can listen to the original language for some films; please ask before buying your ticket.

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

OPEN AIR DISCO AND MUSIC

Cantera Social Club in the Sistiana Bay open until Sun 14 September.Tel: 335.1287724, www.baiadisistiana.com. Bus to Sistiana APT nr 51 / Taxi service: 040.307030

EXCURSIONS IN THE REGION

Tarvisio: half – day walking tours, with expert mountain guides along beautiful mountain paths or to the lake district of Fusine. Booking is necessary. Call free toll number: 800.016.044. Cost per pers: 5,00. Tours valid through13 September. You may reach Tarviso by train via Udine.

Useful Websites

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

Bus schedules in Trieste: www.triestetrasporti.it

Train timetables: www.trenitalia.it

Map itinerary: www.mappy.it

Ticket purchase for concerts in and out of Trieste: “Ticket Point” in Corso Italia 6/c tel: 040.3498277

Buses for trips outside Trieste: www.autostazionetrieste.it

Films on Trieste: http://it.youtube.com/triestecity

New boat lines from Trieste to Portorose, Pirano and Rovigno: http://www.usticalines.it/orari_tariffe.php