WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK 4 - 7 August 2011
ART
& CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS
This afternoon at 17:00 there will be a FREE
GUIDED TOUR in ENGLISH of the Contemporary
Art Exhibition "BIENNALE DIFFUSA": by
our colleague for scientists, visitors, staff,
families and friends. Our Info
Point colleague has 3 seats available to accompany anyone by car (but
return on
your own). If interested please contact us as soon as possible as we
will be
departing at 16:45. Ticket to the exhibition is euro 6/pers. The tour
will last
around 1.5 - 2 hrs. There is a cafeteria on the second floor.
At
19:30, Vittorio Sgarbi, curator of
the Venice and Trieste Biennale will present his book "Le meraviglie di
Roma. Dal Rinasciemento ai giorni nostri" (The wonders of Rome. From
the
Renaissance to our days). Entrance to the Biennale on this occasion
will be
reduced to euro 4/pers from 19:00.
This exhibition is an extension of the renown
54th
International Venice Biennale event organized by famous art critic
Vittorio
Sgarbi and is held at "Magazzino 26" in the old port of Trieste. From
ICTP, take bus nr 6 and stop in Viale Miramare at the bus stop right
after the
main entrance of the show, ask the driver in case. It takes a 5-minute
walk to
reach the building, Magazzino 26. Entrance tickets for ICTP scientists,
visitors and staff - bring your ICTP badge along - euro 6. You can
take bus
6 or 36 that will drop you on the main road (viale Miramare) and then
proceed
by foot
"Musei di Sera" (Museums
at night) ongoing until 31 August in Trieste at Palazzo Gopcevich in
via
Rossini 4. The Museum has a rich
collection of
music instruments and theatre costumes, paintings and works of art. On
this
occasion it will be open to the public at night on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from
20:00 - 24:00 with a rich entertainment programme that includes films,
music
concerts and lectures. Check:
http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/museidisera2011/default.asp
Photography
Exhibition by Vera MERCER. Born
in Berlin,
she became immersed in the Nouveau
Réaliste
movement of the 1960s and documented the film stars and avant-garde
artists who
thrived in the French capital at that time. She displays photos of
friends,
artists in the Nouveau Réalisme movement in Paris – Marcel Duchamp,
Jean
Tinguely, Robert Filliou, Niki de Saint Phalle and her ex-husband
Daniel
Spoerri. Other huge photos-posters of her still life shots are present.
The
exhibition, organized by Triestèfotografia, is at the Piscina Bianchi
(Main
swimming pool), Passeggio S. Andrea, 8. Open until 30 Sept., from 9 -
18. Call
before going to ensure it is open, tel: 040306024. Bus 8.
CLASSICAL
MUSIC
Classical Music Concert at the Miramare Castle on Friday 5 August: Piano Recital with music by Chopin and Beethoven with pianist Nicola Losito at 20:30: Entrance fee to concert and Castle euro 4. Places are limited to 80 and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Next on 5 August: Piano recital with music by Beethoven and Chopin.
SPECIAL
GUIDED TOURS
Free
entrance on Sundays to the Victory Lighthouse (Faro della Vittoria) from
10:00 - 15:00. The lighthouse was
built by the
famous Triestine architect Berlam. It is a commemorative monument
dedicated to
the fallen of the First World War. It is located in Strada del Friuli.
Bus 42,
44 or 46 from Piazza Oberdan. Great for photos if it's a nice day.
Book
a special visit to the
Revoltella Museum (in via Diaz 27)
"Un Caffè con il Barone Revoltella"
(Coffee with Baron Revoltella) scheduled
today or 5,6,7,11,12,13 and 14
August. It 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 adventures and confessions". No more than 35
persons per show. Ticket euro 10/pers. Reservation and booking at the
Museum's
box office: 040 6754350, or send an email:
revoltella@comune.trieste.it. Ticket
euro 10/pers.
Every Sunday at the
Miramare Castle: Included in the entrance ticket, there are free guided
tours
(up to 25 pers/group) at 12:00 and at 17:00.
There are also free
guided tours
of the park at 10:30 and 15:30. For
regular visits, the castle is open every day from 9:00 to 19:00.
Entrance ticket: euro 6, there is a reduced entrance fee (4 euro) for
EU
citizens aged 18 - 25 and for seniors (+ 65). Check:
http://www.castellomiramare.org/sito/ing_museo.html or
http://www.castello-miramare.it/ita/eventi/news.php
FREE
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Tonight, "Trieste LovesJazz festival" In Piazza Hortis at 21:00: "Vibes with the Vibraphone" (ITA) and "Here Three is the Perfect Summer" (GER - ITA). On Fri 5 Aug "All the creativity of Jazz Laboratory" with the Tartini Conservatory followed by "The Birth of Jazz Bansuri" (FRA - CUBA). On Sat 6 Aug "Annie Acoustic Quintet" (ITA) and " The Original Klezmer Ensemble meets Jazz" (ITA).
Jazz at the San Giusto
Caslte on Sunday 7 August at 21:00: " "Steve Lukather, all is well
that ends well tour" (USA). Free show.
"Summer Nights
2011" ("Calici di Stelle & Pupkin Kabaret") on Sunday 7
August at Parovel
wine Cellars in Bagnoli della Rosandrat. The event is organized in
collaboration
with the INAF Astronomic Observatory of Trieste. Two astronomers,
Massimo
Ramella and Giulia Lafrate will explain how to "understand" the
colours we see at night in space and other astronomical curiosities.
There will
also be an entertaining performance by Andro Merku', a brilliant
comedian and
showman. The show is free. If you wish to taste the house food
specialties
(cheese and ham platter) it is necessary to book by calling
+39.346.7590953.
Food and wine will be served at 19:30. The show will start at 21:00.
For those
who would like to leave their cars home there is a special
"taxi-shuttle" that can be booked to and from the city with special
fares for this occasion. For booking your taxi, please contact:
+39.342.029.7345. For more info:
http://www.parovelevents.com/index.php?lang=en
Next event on Sunday 18 August.
Free show in Muggia: Sunday 6 August: "Magazzino Commerciale & Friends" band at 21:00, in Piazza Marconi, Muggia's main historical square at 21:00. For all summer events in Muggia, Check "Muggia sotto le Stelle" festival ("Muggia under the stars"): http://www.benvenutiamuggia.eu/. Take bus 20.
Entertainment, music, lectures at the Civico Museo del Mare (The Sea Museum) in Campo Marzio 5. Every Thursday there will interesting talks in Italian by the title "Navigando con la Scienza" (Sailing with Science). Free entrance to all shows. Check programme: http://www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/news.asp
MISCELLANEOUS
"Sapori del Golfo" ongoing until 12 September: Stands and kiosks serve fresh fish from the Gulf of Trieste cooked in the typical Triestine way such as the fried "sardoni" (sardines)! Music and entertainment as well. Venue at the Scalo Legnami - Ex Gaslini (close to the Torri d'Europa Shopping Center - take bus 8) open on Saturdays 18:00 - 23:00 and Sundays 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 23:00.
"Estate in Movimento" (Free Open Air Sports) in Barcola Pineta, ongoing until 31 August: Sports, gym, yoga, aerobics, water gym, and much more with qualified staff in and around the "Barcola pine woods" from Monday to Friday for adults and children. No appointment is needed, but check the timetable to choose your activity! http://www.estateinmovimento.it/EVE or call for info: 040 569431
FESTIVALS AND MUSIC OUTSIDE
TRIESTE
"Laguna Movies" in Grado 5 - 13 August: Free entrance to all films. Check programme http://www.lagunamovies.com/. You may reach Grado with APT Bus 21 or by boat: http://www.delfinoverde.it/lineatsgrado.htm. Boats depart in Trieste from the Stazione Marittima (Molo Bersaglieri). Tickets must be purchased on board.
Nei Suoni dei Luoghi Festival ongoing until 11 September: http://www.neisuonideiluoghi.it/index.cfm?pagina=date&sottopagina=dettaglio_date
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
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responsibility whatsoever for the correctness or completeness of the
above
information. Check website: http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint