WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK
20
- 23 MAY 2010
CONFERENCE IN TRIESTE TODAY
AND FRIDAY "Esplorare L'Estremo" (Explore the Extreme): The Museo
Nazionale dell'Antartide has organized a series of talks open to the
public
starting on 19 May at 16:00 on life in extreme environments. The talks
are held
in Italian. Three scientists form ICTP will be taking part today and
Friday 21 May. Today at 17:00: Claudio Tuniz, will give a talk:
"Storie di Adattamenti Umani Estremi: Neanderthal, Hobbit e...Yeti". On Friday 21 May, at 16:00: Julian
Chela-Flores, will give
a talk: "Alla Ricerca della Vita in
Ambienti
Estremi: l'Antartide e i Satelliti Galileiani di
Giove". The conference will end with Filippo Giorgi who will be
interviewed by Daniela
Picoi at 19:00. Venue:
Lega Navale Italiana in Molo Fratelli Bandiera nr. 9
(take bus 8).
CLASSICAL
MUSIC
"I Concerti delle Cinque" (the five o'clock concerts) at the Revoltella Museum (in via Diaz 27 - take bus 8) on Sun 23 at 17:00, free entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert is organized by the Scuola Superiore Internazionale "Trio di Trieste and the United World College. There will be a piano and violin duo concert that will play music by Schumann followed by the Gentilucci Trio with music by Dvorak. Check http://www.museorevoltella.it
GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours on Sunday
at the Sartorio Museum in
Trieste. This museum is an ancient 18th century Villa built by a family of
noble
Genovese origins. The guided tours of the Villa start at 10:30 every
Sunday and
are ongoing until 13 June. You may visit the Villa's beautiful rooms
with its
antique furniture and learn about the history of Trieste through the
lives of
the Sartorio family members. The museum has a number of important art
collections such as the Tiepolo Veneziano works and more recently those
of
Fittke. For more info call 040
301479. The Sartorio is situated in Largo Papa
Giovanni XXIII, n.1 - take bus 30. http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/musei/museo_sartorio/default.asp
Carsiana
Botanical Garden in Sgonico is
open Tue – Fri 10:00 /13:00, Sat and Sun (and holidays) 10:00- 13:00/
15:00 – 19:00. Take bus 46 from Piazza Oberdan and then reach Sgonico
by
buses 42 or 44. Tours may be organized for a minimum of 8 persons in
English,
Slovene and German. Info: curiosidinatura@libero.it
- 040.229573 - http://www.carsiana.it. Ticket
euro 3.
On the
occasion of the UN day for the Preservation of Nature and biodiversity
held on
22 May, the
Associazione Ape
Giramondo has organized a series of guided tours on Saturday to promote
the
natural environments of the Region such as the lagoon area of the
Isonzo River,
the Carso and the Collio area of the Province of Gorizia. Check this
website
for the entire programme of the day: http://www.apegiramondo.it/ita/riserva/biodiversita.htm
Guided
tours by boat to visit the Natural Reserve Park of the Isonzo River (close to Grado) on Sunday 23 May at 11:00 and
at 14:00. The tour by boat lasts around 2 hours. Along the river path,
it is
possible to observe uncontaminated natural environments and different
species.
Moreover, you may have the opportunity to admire a herd of Camargue
horses
living in a wild state in the areas surrounding the river’s mouth. Book your place by calling this number: 0432 997320
or by e-mail: infi@apegiramondo.it. You need a car to reach the area.
Ticket
euro 15/pers. For more info check http://www.isoladellacona.it
ENTERTAINMENT:
"Rock'n'Roll Night from New Jersey" at the Ausonia Beach Club on Fri 21 May starting at 21:30 with Joe D'Urso and Miami & The Groovers. The Ausonia is situated in Riva Traiana after Piazza Unità (take bus 8). See http://www.triesteisrock.it
MISCELLANEOUS
"Sapori del Golfo, Sapori di
Trieste" is a gastronomic event
which takes place every
weekend until the end of July. There are kiosks and stands that offer
fish and
seafood specialties from the Golf of Trieste. You can enjoy your meal
on the
terrace and there is also live music and entertainment at night. The
venue is
at the Mercato Ittico - area ex-Gaslini close to the Torri d'Europa
shopping
Centre in via Svevo (Bus 8). Open
on Saturdays 18:00 - 24:00 and Sundays 12:00 - 24:00
For adults and children: learn
more about marine life with lectures and guided tours organized by the
Marine
Reserve of Miramare and WWF. This Sun 23
May, there will be 2 appointments at 10:30 and at 15:30 on the topic
"Tempo di fioriture... marine" (marine flowering). Meeting point
at the "Castelletto" inside the Miramare Park. For info and bookings,
call 040 224147, ext 3. http://www.riservamarinamiramare.it
"The Evolution of
an idea" at the Immaginario Scientifico in collaboration with WWF
Italy, (Riva Massimiliano e Carlotta 15, in
Grignano beneath
the Adriatico Guest House). The exhibition presents multivision
projections on
themes related to Darwin's theory of evolution from the origins of
species to
biodiversity, on genetics and the mechanisms of reproduction, on
natural
selection and biodiversity. The exhibition is ongoing until 30 May,
open only
Sundays 10:00 - 20:00. Check: http://
www.immaginarioscientifico.it.
Next week: "CANTINE APERTE' ON 29 AND 30 MAY, "OPEN CELLARS DAY" is a major wine event in the Region
with 130 wine producers opening their cellars to
the
public. Visitors have the opportunity to tour vineyards and explore
cellars,
taste wines and learn many interesting facts about the techniques of
wine
making. The programme is rounded off with art exhibitions, concerts and
cultural events and tasting of local delicacies in the cellars. On this occasion there will be a special
"Wine Bus" on 30 May departing from the parking area opposite the
Sala Tripcovich close to the Train Station. A wine specialist for the
tour will
accompany you. The programme includes a visit to 4 important wine
producers and
wine tasting in their cellars. Departure time is fixed at 9:30 and
return to
Trieste will be at around 19:00. The total fee for the tour is 35 euro,
which
also includes a hot meal at the Trattoria La Bellanotte. Pre-booking is
necessary before 21 May by calling: 0432 289540. For a complete
programme of
the wine bus tour and this event in general, check http://www.mtvfriulivg.it or
http://www.cantineaperte.info
FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUR WEBSITE: http://infopoint.ictp.it
Shops with discounts for ICTP:
http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint/free-time-activities/shops-with-discount/
ICTP’s Info Point takes no
responsibility whatsoever for the correctness or completeness of the
above
information.