WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 16 - 19 June 2011

TONIGHT: Special Evening at ICTP for scientists, visitors and staff: There will be a buffet dinner starting at 19:30 followed shortly after by live Afro-Cuban music with "El Guateque" band. The band is a formation of 8 musicians who are part of the "Orquesta Salsa Ocho Rios" founded in 1980 in Italy. The orchestra has played all over Italy and abroad. Last year the orchestra reunited again to celebrate its 30 years of activity with a concert in July in Piazza Verdi in Trieste. The musicians performing tonight are: Aljosa Jeric (timbals), Flavio Davanzo (trumpet) Giovanni Toffoloni (bass guitar), Jacques Centonze (congas and bongos) Juan Vladilo (piano and lead vocal), Leo Curri (flute), Maurizio Cepparo (trombone) and Yoel Mildestein (congas and bongos). Venue: Leonardo Building Cafeteria and Terrace. The dinner is payable with a full meal coupon (includes 2 drinks) or by cash euro 8 (includes 1 drink).

OPERA MUSIC

Trieste Verdi Theatre: Lucia di Lammermoor (16, 17 and 18 June), music by Donizetti, directed by Julian Kovatchev. There is a 50% reduction on tickets purchased "last minute" (one hour before the show) for all performances (except for the first performance) directly at the Verdi's ticket office. For more info on program and tickets, check: http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com or call: 800 090373 / 040 6722111

SPECIAL GUIDED TOURS

"Trieste, literary atmospheres, an inspiration for many great writers", on Saturday 18 June at 16:30: A 2 hours guided walking tour through the literary history, the anecdotes and the life in the city of some of the most outstanding figures in modern literature; on the imaginary and symbolic footsteps of Italo Svevo, James Joyce, Umberto Saba, Fulvio Tomizza, as well as Claudio Magris and Veit Heinichen. The tour is in Italian and English and costs euro 5/pers. It is necessary to book your place by calling the FVG Tourist Office in via dell' Orologio 1 (on the corner of Piazza Unità): 040 3478312.

A Special visit to the Revoltella Museum (in via Diaz 27) this weekend: "Un Caffè con il Barone Revoltella" ("A coffee with Baron Revoltella") is a special guided tour (in Italian) of the Baron's private apartments with two actors taking you around and playing the part of Baron Revoltella (actor Lorenzo Acquaviva) and his friend (actor Ivan Zerbinati) recounting the Baron's life and in particular his adventures in Egypt as he was one of the main financial supporters of the construction of the Suez Canal and vice president of the company. You will be invited to drink a coffee and listen to the Baron's life and confessions. The show starts tonight at 21:00 and on Fri 17, Sat 18 and Sunday 18 June at 21:00 and again in July on 14, 15, 16, and 17 July. No more than 35 persons per show. Please book your place by calling the Museum's box office: 040 6754350, or send an email: revoltella@comune.trieste.it. Ticket euro 10/pers.

ART & CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS

Tonight: Inauguration of a new exhibition "Bloomsday 2011" at the Joyce Museum in via Madonna del Mare 13, 2nd floor at 19:00, opening of the 1st section of Paolo Colombo's works "Dalla Torre di Stephen alla Stanza di Molly" ("From Stephen's tower to Molly's room") inspired by Joyce's Ulysses and at 19:30, opening of the 2nd section of the artist's works at the Galleria MetroKubo in via dei Capitelli 6563 b. Close by there will be a buffet with refreshments served at 20:00 and at 20:45 in Piazza Barbacan close to the Arco di Riccardo, there will be a play inspired by Joyce's Ulysses ("Dal Bordello di Circe alla coltre di Molly" (From Circe's brothel to Molly's blanket") with music and songs from Irish and Triestine popular repertoire in collaboration with Scuola di Musica 55. The exhibition is ongoing until 16 July.

http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/joyce/default.asp?tabella_padre=sezioni&ids=2&tipo=blocchi_sezioni_2&pagina=-

Photography exhibition: "Realtà ed Immagini Percorse" at the Biblioteca Statale in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII: Five professional Italian photographers from different artistic backgrounds (Enzo Cumbo, Jean Mill, Paolo Rinaldi Reynolds, Bruno Solini and Giorgio Valentinuzzi) express through their personal shots the close bonds that exist between art and photography. The exhibition is open from 8:30 - 18:30, and Saturday 8:30 - 13:30, ongoing until 26 June.

"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

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Live Music Party ("Festa della Musica") at the Ausonia Beach Club from 17 to 21 June, with different bands every night. Free entrance to all concerts. The club is situated in Riva Traiana 1/3 (bus 8). Opening time at 19:00. Check complete programme http://www.newspettacolo.com/news/musica/37678_ausonia-notte-trieste-programma-giugno-2011.html

Live Music in Muggia this weekend at the "Stadio Comunale Paolo Zaccaria" (Stadium) in via dei Mulini 15: Tonight, "Noite Brasileira" (Brazilian nights) live bands, Friday 17 June, "I Limes", Sat 18 June, "Abba Zabba" live, Sunday 19 June, Milkiwy djset. All shows are free and start at 21:00. There will also be kiosks with food and drinks opening at 18:00. Check: http://www.cresevillage.it . Take bus 20

Triskell Celtic festival 17 - 19 June at the Ferdinandeo Park in via Marchesetti in Trieste. Live International bands, folk dances, kiosks with typical Celtic crafts, free workshops for Scottish and Irish dances, creation Celtic jewels and costumes, stalls with food and drinks. Check the complete 3 days programme: http://www.utherpendragon.it. Take bus 11.

MISCELLANEOUS

"Sustainable life styles, the diversity festival" from 17 - 19 June from 15:00 - 22:00, at the San Giovanni Park with workshops, conferences, art, poetry recital, music and much more. For programme: http://freaksonline.it. Bus 6.

The Grignano Beach Clubs "Riviera" (beneath the Hotel Riviera in Strada Costiera 20) and "Sirena" In Riva Massimiliano e Carlotta 2 - close to the Adriatico Guesthouse) offer a 0,50 discount on the entrance ticket upon presentation of your ICTP badge valid only from Monday to Friday.

Sistiana Bay Flea Market every Friday from 18:00 - 23:00 ongoing until September. You may reach Sisitiana by Airport Bus Apt 51 and walk down to the seaside.

IN VENICE

Venice Biennial - Biennale di Venezia, the 54th International Art Exhibition at the Giardini and Arsenale and other spots in Venice. This year's theme is "ILLUMInations" and is set up in the Central Pavilion forming a single itinerary with 83 artists from all over the world. Do not miss the interesting Italian Pavilion in the Arsenale! Ongoing until 27 November. Check info: http://www.labiennale.org/en/art/index.html

NEW BOAT LINES SUMMER SERVICE

We wish to inform you that the Summer Boat Service, "Delfino Verde", connecting Trieste to Sistiana via Barcola and Grignano run daily (Monday to Sunday) from 12 June until 13 September. The Boat connecting Trieste to Muggia runs all year round. For info on schedules and fares please check: http://www.triestetrasporti.it/index.php?trieste-barcola-grignano-sistiana
There is also a boat line connecting Trieste to Grado until 5 September and running from Tuesday to Sunday: http://www.delfinoverde.it/lineatsgrado.htm
Delfino Verde Boats depart in Trieste from the Stazione Marittima (Molo Bersaglieri).Tickets must be purchased on board.

Ferry Boats to Slovenia will be running from 28 June until 18 September. Departure from Molo IV (close to piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, not far from the Central Train Station). For timings and prices, check: http://www.triestelines.it/eng/paginacollegamenti.php?idg=1

There is a 20% discount for ICTP badge holders and a 30% discount for a group of 25 - 50 persons.

Info Point takes no responsibility whatsoever for the correctness or completeness of the above information. Check website: http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint