WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK 14
-
17 October 2010
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Verdi Symphony Orchestra concert season:
Friday 15 and
Saturday 16 Oct: Music by Sibelius and Strauss, directed by Julian
Kovatchev. 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. Only for
the Sat
afternoon performances young people under 26 can purchase tickets for
euro 5. For
more
info on program and tickets, check: http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com
ART EXHIBITION
Miramare Castle Special: On the occasion of the 150 anniversary of the Castle, every last Tuesday of the month of Oct (26), Nov (23) and Dec (28) the Castle will be open to visitors at night from 19:00 - 23:00 with free entrance and free guided tours to the art Exhibition "Il Bacio "by Francesco Hayez (at 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00).
Every Sunday there are free guided tours
of the Park
(in Italian) 11:30 and 15:30. For more
details see
http://www.castello-miramare.it/eng
Cavour & Trieste at the San Giusto Castle ongoing
until June 2011 (Piazza della Cattedrale
3, bus 24
from Train Station). The exhibition highlights the special relationship
Cavour
had with the city of Trieste, his stay in 1836, and the political and
economic
importance of the city used as a model for Europe's modernization in
the 19th
century. Entrance ticket euro 5
(opening times in October 9 - 19 and Nov - March 9:00 - 17:00). Check
http://www.triestecultura.it
Revoltella Museum History of Art Courses starting on
13 October and ongoing until January (timings 17:30 -18:30): This year the Museum is offering to the general
public a series of 24 lectures held by specialists on the history
of art (from the Middle Ages to the 19th century) and some special
lectures on
the "Liberty" period in Italy, "Art and the Italian
Unification", "Portraits and Self-Portaits, "Art and Fashion". All lectures will be held in the
Auditorium and the total cost for the whole academic year is 15
euro/pers to be
paid directly at the Revoltella's ticket office. There are 170 places
available
and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. You will
receive a
membership card that will entitle you to enter freely to all
exhibitions and
take part in all guided tours organized by the Museum. For more info
and
programme of lectures, check: http.www.museorevoltella.it or contact
040 675
4350,
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.
http://www.miromiramare.com
FREE GUIDED WALKS:
Lions Club Miramar Trieste organises a Walking in James Joyce’s footsteps in Trieste. The initiative - in English language - is dedicated to students, researchers and their families. The cultural walk will be held on 15th October 2010, it will be begin at 5 p.m. from Piazza Unità d’Italia and it will end at 6.30 p.m. in Piazza del Ponterosso. After the walk, the Lions Club Miramar Trieste will offer refreshments at Caffè Tommaseo (Piazza Nicolò Tommaseo, 4c). Please note: the maximum number of participants is 20 persons. For further information and registrations, please contact: Ms. Seriau Tiziana: tseriau@SERIAUTIZIANA.191.IT or Mr. Fabio Campanella: drfabio.campanella@tiscali.it
Guided
Walk to Mount Lanaro on Sunday 17 Oct.
It is a
Natural Reserve Park
situated in the Carso to the north of Opicina, 545 m above sea
level,
mostly covered by forest. From there you can enjoy an incredible view
of the
area. The guided tour is in Italian and will focus on discovering the fruits and
plants of the Carso, their botanical characteristics, their history and
legends.
The walk is accessible
to all (provided you wear good walking shoes) and will take 3 hours
(9:30 -
13:00). The meeting point with the guided is fixed at 9:15 in the main
square
of Sgonico. Booking is necessary. Contact cell number: 340 5569374 or
write to
curiosidinatura@libero.it. Check website: http://www.curiosidinatura.it.
On
the same day, there will also be 2 guided tours at the Carsiana
Botanical
Garden in Sgonico at 15:00 and 16:00 and will be centered on the
geological aspects
of Carsic phenomena. The Garden is
open
on 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. Tel:
040.229573
- http://www.carsiana.it . Ticket
euro 3
CINEMA
The British Film Club in
Trieste will start its seasonal projections in November at the Ariston
Cinema
in Viale Romolo Gessi 14 (Buses 8, 9, 15). The annual subscription fee
is euro
25 (to be made in via San Nicolo 19, from Monday 11 Oct -
Fri 29 Oct, 10:00 - 12:00 / 16:00-
18:00) and includes 9 films to be seen at the Ariston, books and DVD
borrowing.
For more details and programme, check: http://www.britishfilmclub.it
Forthcoming: Latin American Film Festival in Trieste at the Miela Theatre, 23 - 31 October. Check http: www.cinelatinotrieste.org or http://www.miela.it
MISCELLANEOUS
"S\paesati" at
the Miela Theatre: Conferences,
films,
and music on the theme of human migration. Starting this week and
ongoing until November. Check http://www.spaesati.org
for programme and
details.
"Trieste is Rock", music entertainment with Trieste Rock bands live on Sat 16 Oct at 21:00 at the Ausonia Club in Riva Traiana (Bus 8)
On the occasion of the European Week for Sharks, the WWF and the Natural Reserve Park of Miramare have organized a conference (in Italian) for the preservation of sharks "the shark route from Trieste to Japan with no return" followed by a film documentary by Rob Stewart "Sharkwater" at the Lega Navale, Sala Conferenza , Molo Fratelli Bandiera 9, (bus 8) on Friday 15 October at 20:30.
"Youth Expressivity Festival" at the San Giovanni Park, ongoing until 16 Oct with workshops, concerts, shows, flea markets, art exhibits, theatre etc. Check http://www.provincia.trieste.it. Buses 4, 6, 12 and 17.
FUN: "SKIMAGIC” 14 - 24 October at the Montedoro Free Time shopping Mall close to Muggia. There is an artificial ski slope recently set up and accessible to all (especially beginners) where you can try skiing and take lessons with qualified instructors from the local Trieste Ski Schools. You can get a free coupon by downloading it from the website: http://www.montedorofreetime.it and click on Skimagic. No special equipment needed, everything is given to you on the spot. For more info, call: 040 232320.
FORTHCOMING EVENT: Jazz & Wine for Peace Festival in Cormons (close to Gorizia) from 21 - 25 October. Check programme: http://www.controtempo.org
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