WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 5 - 8 May 2011

TONIGHT at 19:00 "Aperitivo Nucleare", a talk (in Italian) by ICTP's Prof. Claudio Tuniz on Nuclear plants, safety, security, and radioactivity at Bar Knulp in via Madonna del Mare 7/A (downtown Cavana area).

LA "BAVISELA"Marathon is an important sport event held every year in Trieste and is taking place on Sunday 8 May. It is a 42 km European Marathon. The race will start at 9:00 from Gradisca and end in Trieste. There will be important marathon runners competing at a high international level. On the same day two minor marathons will take place as well:

The “Two-Castles Marathon" a 21 km race, starting at 10:15 from the Duino Castle to San Giusto in Trieste and a 7 km non-competitive marathon starting at 10:45 from Miramare to Piazza Unità, open to anybody wishing to participate (check the website here below for registration fees and schedules).

Starting today, there is a rich programme with side events, sports with collateral races such as a Ski-Roll competition on Saturday, and a sailing regatta in the Gulf of Trieste on Sunday. You will find kiosks on the "Rive" (the seaside promenade) selling all kinds of sports items, music entertainment and fireworks on Saturday night starting from 21:30. If you wish to participate or see the programme check http://www.bavisela.it

Important notice: Bus 36 will not be running on Sunday from 6:00 - 16:30.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Symphony music at the Tripcovich Theatre with the Verdi Orchestra on Saturday 7 May at 20:30, directed by Ryvichiro Sonoda from Japan with music by Mozart, Arutiunian, Bozza, Viozzi and Dvorak. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Verdi Theatre during the week or at the Tripcovch Theatre, situated close to the Central Train Station, one hour before the show. Ticket price from euro 5 to 15.

Miramare Castle Concert on Sunday 8 May in the Throne Room at 17:00: A duo violin and piano concert with music by Brahms and Schubert. The concert is organized by the Associazione Arte & Musica. No booking is required but you must be there well in advance in order to find a seat! The concert is free; you must only pay the regular entrance to the Castle (euro 6).

Tartini Music Conservatory "Wednesday Night Concerts" is free and open to all prior to booking. Forthcoming on Wed 11 May: A cello - piano duo with Marianna Sinagra and Lorenzo Cossi, music by Brahms, Janacek and Prokofiev. Next performances on 18 and 25 May. The Conservatory is situated in via Ghega 12, close to the Central Train Station. You must book your place by calling the Conservatory the day before each concert preferably on Tuesday morning (tel: 040 6724911). Please be there 15 minutes before the show. See: http://www.conservatorio.trieste.it

GUIDED TOURS

"Cavour and Trieste" on Sat 7 May at 15:00 and Sunday 8 May at 11:00 (euro 3,50). 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 9:00 - 17:00). Check http://www.triestecultura.it

"Trieste Liberty" on Sunday 8 May at 11:00 (euro 3) "Costruire e abitare l'alba del '900", (Trieste Liberty, urban architecture 1900 - 1914) at the Salone degli Incanti - ex Pescheria in Riva Sauro 1. Bus 8.This is an exhibition on architectural projects and designs during the Liberty period in Trieste highlighting the works of famous local and national architects such as Max Fabiani, Josip Costaperaria, Giuseppe Sommaruga, Giorgio Zaninovich, Romeo Depaoli, Giacomo Zammatio and others. Check: http://www.comune.trieste.it

Sightseeing Tour by bus, every day from 10:00 - 17:30 with departures every 56 minutes from Grignano or the Stazione Marittima (close to Piazza Unità). You can hop on or off at any of the stops on the way. The itinerary is as follows: Stazione Marittima, Corso Italia, San Giusto, Campo Marzio, Riva Nazario Sauro, via Filzi, Piazza Oberdan, Train Station, Barcola, Grignano, Miramare and return. On board, there is a multi-lingual commentary (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Slovene). Tickets are purchased directly on the bus and are valid 24 hrs. Price: euro 15 for adults, euro 7 for children (aged 5 - 15), there is also a family ticket for euro 33 (2 adults +1 child), and euro 40 family ticket for 2 adults + 2 Children. Check http://www.city-sightseeing.it, tel: +39 3939172656

ART EXHIBITIONS

Inauguration of a solo exhibition by artist Federica Pellegrino on Saturday 7 May at 19:00 at the Atelier Carpeartem in via del Trionfo 1, (Arco di Riccardo)

"150 anni d'arte da Fattori a Fontana". On the occasion of the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, 120 works of famous Italian artists form the 19th and 20th centuries are exhibited at the "Scuderie di Miramare" (ex-horse stables of the Miramare Castle - before the Main Entrance on the right). The exhibition is ongoing until 28 August. Open 10:00 - 19:00 (closed on Mondays). Ticket euro 8. Check: http://www.tadinoartecontemporanea.com

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Miela Theatre in Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi: Friday 6 May: John Waite at 21:00 (ticket euro 26) and Sat 7 May: Jazz concert "Get the Blessing" a jazz ensemble from the U.K at 21:30 (http://www.controtempo.org)

Music Festival for Children 7 - 28 May, with music workshops and concerts in different locations downtown. The event is organized mainly by "Casa della Musica", in via dei Capitelli 3 (Piazza Cavana) in Trieste. Some activities are free but booking your place is necessary. Check http://www.festivaldellamusicaperbambini.com or contact Casa della Musica: 040 307309

"Majenca" Spring Festival in San Dorligo della Valle and Carso villages 5 - 10 May. It is a spring festival held every year that has its roots in the Slovene traditions where every village erects a fifteen meter fir trunk carrying a cherry tree on the top. There will be a special celebration in Dolina, the centre of the Majenca festival, with entertainment, art vernissage, kiosks with traditional foods and drinks and music. Check programme: http://www.majenca.it. You may reach San Dorligo by bus 40.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Associazione Italo Americana in via Roma 15 in Trieste has organized a number of talks in English: "Real Science In Trieste" coordinated by Antonio Coppola (TWAS). Today at 18:30, Bobby Acharya will give a talk on "Revealing the Mysteries of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)”. Free entrance. for more info call: 040 630 301

Art workshop for Children at the Sartorio Museum on Sunday 8 May at 10:30 for children aged 7 - 11. Info and booking at the Segreteria della Casa della Musica tel. 040 307309 - Mon-Fri 15-19/ Mon-Tues-Fri also 10-12.

You may also visit this ancient 18th century villa and its 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 famous Venetian artist Tiepolo (1696-1770) 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

The Associazione Bel Composto has organized a series of lectures and meetings on 19 and 28 May in Trieste dealing with art, music and culture. Please see programme here below or check website: www.belcomposto.net

Flower show and sale at the Civico Orto Botanico (Trieste botanic gardens) in via Marchesetti 2, on Sunday 8 May from 10:00 until sunset. At 18:30 there will be a music concert in the open air.

Flea Market in Muggia on Sunday 8 May from 8:00 until sunset in piazza della Repubblica by the sea. Organized by the associazione Cose di Vecchie Case", tel: 339 7495333.

OUTSIDE TRIESTE

Brescia: "Matisse - La Seduzione di Michelangelo" ongoing until 12 June at the Museo di Santa Giulia with a collection 180 works by Matisse. Mon - Thurs 9:00 -20:00 / Fri - Sat 9:00 - 21:00 and Sun 9:00 - 20:00. Ticket euro 14. Info at 800 775083. http://www.matissebrescia.it

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