WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK                        15 - 18  July  2010

CONCERTS AND BALLET

"Operetta Mon Amour", a concert and show with actor, singer and showman Elio Pandolfi and the Trieste Verdi Orchestra on Friday 16 July at 21:00 in Muggia (Piazza Marconi) and on Sunday 18 July at 21:00 at the Duino Castle. Ticket: euro 15

"Lirica in Balletto" on Sat 17 July at the Teatrino del Parco di San Giovanni: A Ballet show by the Verdi Ballet Company and two soloists (Annamaria Perilli and Riccardo Riccio with music from the opera overtures of Verdi, Puccini, Bizet Orff and Mascagni. Entrance ticket euro 8. Take bus 6 or 9.

"Boulevard Operette, J'ai trois amours", recital with actress and singer Daniela Mazzucato, tonight, 15 August at the Presiren Theatre in San Dorligo della Valle. Ticket euro 15

OPERETTA FESTIVAL IN TRIESTE

"Principessa della Csardas ongoing until 22 July (with performances on 15, 18, 20 and 22) at the Verdi Theatre. Ticket cost euro10 to 49. Last minute tickets can be bought one hour before the show at the Verdi's box office with a 50% reduction.

"Sissi nei Luoghi della Storia" ongoing 23 July (with performances on 16, 17, 21, 23) at 20:30 at the Sala Tripcovich with music by Fritz Kreisler inspired by the same American Musical "Apple Blossom" written fro Broadway in 1919 by the same composer.

For more info, check: http://teatroverdi-trieste.com or call toll-free number 800 090373

ART EXHIBITION

"Raffaella Curiel, Art and Fashion", an exhibition of the International Italian fashion designer from Trieste at the Sala Umberto Veruda in Piazza Piccola 2 (close to Piazza Unità) ongoing until 18 July. The exhibition highlights her close and intimate relationship with art and her connections with international artists during her life. Visiting times: 10:00 - 13:00 / 17:00 - 20:00.

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. 

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

"Trieste Loves Jazz Festival" 18 July - 8 August

"The Trieste Gospel Choir" on Sunday 18 July in Piazza Unità at 21:00.

"Ocho Rios" on Monday 19 July at 21:00 in Piazza Verdi (facing the Verdi Theatre, close to Piazza Unità). An international salsa and Latin jazz band with 30 musicians on stage who will get together for one night in Trieste to celebrate their 30th anniversary.  Check programme: http://www.triestelovesjazz.com

Serbian Music Festival in the Carso: "Guca sul Carso" in Prepotto on Sat 17 and Sun 18 July. Guca is a small village 150 km south of Belgrade well known for its music festival held every year with thousands of visitors. Emir Kusturica's films and Goran Bregovic's music have contributed to making this music famous all over the world.  Kiosks and stands will offer Serbian food specialties as well. On Sat 17, there will be 3 concerts starting at 20:00, at 22:00 and 24:00 and on Sunday at 18:00, 20:30 and 23:00.  Difficult to reach by bus with limited timings (bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan to Aurisina then bus 43 to Prepotto), easier by car. See programme: http://www.newspettacolo.com/news/musica/20747_guca-sul-carso-festival-di-musica-e-gastronomica-balcanica-sabato-1707-e-domenica-1807-a-prepotto-ts.html

"Elisa Live Concert Tour" (Italian pop Singer) in Piazza Unità on Sat 17 July at 21:30.

Colombian Festival at the Arco di Riccardo (close to San Giusto) and surroundings on Sat 17 July and Tuesday 20. On the occasion of the celebration of 200 years of independence, the Association "Amistad Italia-Colombia"", with the support of the Colombian Embassy in Rome and the Consulate in Trieste has organized a number of events: folk dances, art exhibitions and conferences.

Sistiana Bay Nightlife at the Caravella: Music, Bars and Discos. You can get to Sistiana with APT airport bus 51 and walk down to the bay or take bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan (longer route through the Carso).  There are free buses on Saturday night departing from Piazza Oberdan. The service is called "Overnight" and is reserved for young people aged 16 - 25 who wish to go to Sistiana at night. Departure from Piazza Oberdan at 22:15, 22:30, 23:30 and 23:45 and return at 1:10, 2:20, 2:50 and 4:15.

Flea Market and Bric à Brac every Friday in August, down in Sistiana Bay, at the "Parco Caravella" from 18:00 - 23:00.

FREE OPEN AIR GYM CLASSES in Barcola ongoing until 5 September organized by the Association Benessere Estate in Movimento. Before each class, you are kindly requested to meet up with your teacher Barcola fountain 5 minutes before. All classes will be held in the "Pineta" area (the woods close to the fountain) and water gym close to the "pedalo" area: Tai Chi classes in on 14 and 21 July from 19:30 - 20:30, Hatha Yoga classes on Wednesdays from 18:30 - 19:30, Water Yoga on Thursdays from 17:45 - 18:45, Peak Pilates on Tuesdays and Fridays from 18:00 - 19:00. Belly dance classes with Yasmin Anuby on Tuesdays from 19:00 - 20:00. Acqua Gym Wednesdays and Fridays at 17:00 or Gim'nMusic on Mondays and Thursdays at 18:30. For more info call: 040 5699431 or write to info@estateinmovimento.it

OUTSIDE TRIESTE

AQUILEIA: "Romans vs. Huns" on Sat 17 and Sun 18 July. A live remake of the Roman period of Aquileia and the conquest of the city by the Huns. There will be a reconstruction of a Roman camp in Aquileia's archaeological area with live performances of archers on horses wearing costumes of the Roman period, live music shows, discussion groups in Latin, a live remake of the battles between the Huns and the Romans and all sorts of side events and kiosks set up all around the archaeological area and the main squares of Aquileia with food specialties. There will also be an opera concert "Attila" by Verdi in Piazza Patriarcato on Sat 17 at 21:15 (tickets sold on the spot) Check complete programme: http://prolocoaquileia.it. Take bus APT E21 from Trieste to Grado then take E59 to Aquileia or take the train to Cervignano and then catch a bus to Aquileia. 

International Music Festival in the Region:  "Nei Suoni dei Luoghi" (in the sounds of places) ongoing until 4 September: http://www.neisuonideiluoghi.it

 
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