WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK                       3 - 6 June 2010

ART EXHIBITION

Mirò, "Il Poeta del Colore" (the poet of colours) ongoing until 7 November at the Scuderie di Miramare (ex- horse stables of the Miramare Castle close to the main entrance gate). The exhibition is a collection of Mirò's art prints, lithographs, watercolours combined with poetic verses by the artist himself. Open from Tues - Sun 10:00 - 18:30. Entrance ticket euro 5. 

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Opera at the Trieste Verdi Theatre: Othello, music by Giuseppe Verdi. Performances on 3 - 5 - 6 - 8 June. There is a 50% reduction on tickets purchased "last minute" (one hour before the show) for all performances directly at the Verdi's ticket office. You may also send an SMS to: 340 4350395 and join the Verdi's mailing list info for last minute seats availability. For more info on program and tickets, check: http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com. The Verdi is close to Piazza Unità, in Riva 3 Novembre, nr 1.

Piano Recital at the Tartini Music Conservatory on Friday 4 June at 20:30 with Tanel Joamets. Music by Mozart, Tubin, Chopin, Skrjabin, Rachmaninov. Free entrance. The Conservatory is situated in via Ghega 12. You must book your place by calling the Conservatory the day before each concert preferably in the morning (tel: 040 6724911) (i.e. Tuesday).  Please be there 15 minutes before the show. See: http://www.conservatorio.trieste.it

"Schiller per la Musica": Accordion concert with Italian and Slovene musicians, on Saturday 5 June at 17:30 at the Sala Beethoven in via Coroneo 15, 2nd floor. Free entrance. (3 minutes walk from Piazza Oberdan, take bus 36.)

Bach Music on Sun 6 June at 11:30 at the Lutheran Church in largo Panfili 1 (close to the Central Post Office). Free entrance. The concert is a violin and cymbal duo. Check: http://www.chiesaluterana.it

GUIDED TOURS

"Ville Aperte in Friuli" on Sunday 6 June: This initiative gives the opportunity to visit ancient private Venetian Villas that are normally closed to the public. These homes were built from the second half of the 16th century when rich Venetian families decided to extend their real estates to the mainland.  At the time, members of these families were great scholars and art lovers and you may find rich art collections in these homes. The villas open to the public on 6 June are situated mainly in the Province of Udine and you would need a car to reach them.  There will also be guided tours every hour from 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00. Entrance and guided tours are free. There is also the possibility of touring the villas by bike.   Check http://www.itinerariafvg.it/ville_aperte_2010_mediofriuli_program.html for programme and locations.

Carsiana Botanical Garden in Sgonico. Carsiana 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. There are guided tours every Sunday at 16:00 and 17:00. 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.

ENTERTAINMENT

Free Concert at the Miela Theatre: "Sette Note di Speranza" (Seven notes of hope) on Friday 4 June at 20:30 with Andro Merku', Soul Dieses and Alessio de Franzoni. Any money donated will be given to ABIO and the Fondazione Luchetta Ota D'Angelo Hrovatin for the safeguard of Children in war zones. http://www.miela.it

"Teatri a Teatro Open Door 2010" is a theatre and music summer festival organized by the Provincia di Trieste from 4 June to 26 September. You may check the entire programme at: http://www.provincia.trieste.it. Tickets must be purchased at the "Ticket Point" office in Corso Italia 6/c. Tel: 040 3498276/277, Mon-Fri 8:30 - 12:30 and 16:00 - 19:30. On this occasion the festival will start with:

- A play in Italian at the Duino Castle in the Main Courtyard on Fri 4 and Sat 5 June at 21:30:  "Buona Notte, Mamma" (original play by Marsha Norman: 'Night, Mother') by the Contrada Theatre Company with Italian actress Ariella Reggio in the main part.

- Jazz Concert in the Miramare Park with the "Big Band Orchestra RTV" from Slovenia on Sunday 6 June at 20:00. Ticket euro 3 purchased directly at the Ticket Point Office (see above).

- For those who are fond of Latin and Caribbean dancing, the "Paradiso" dance hall in via De Franceschi 3, is open every Friday night at 22:00. Free entrance but you must pay for your drink! Take bus 20. 

MISCELLANEOUS

New ferry boats to Slovenia and Croatia from June to September  -  from Tuesday  Sunday - to the Slovenian and Croatian coastal towns of Portorose, Pirano, Parenzo and Rovigno. Departure from Molo IV ("Dock IV" - 5 minutes walk form the Train Station). Timetables and prices available at the Info Point, website under construction: http://www.triestelines.it

FORTHCOMING EVENT: AREA Science Park Open day on 12 June. You may book your tour by calling 040 362317, Mon - Fri 9:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00. Bookings for the guided tours are open till 10 June. Check programme: http://www.area.trieste.it/opencms/opencms/area/it/OpenDay/

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