WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK 18 - 21 August 2011
ART
& CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS
Contemporary
Art Exhibition "BIENNALE DIFFUSA"
for the first time in Trieste: an extension of the renown Venice
Biennale organized by famous art critic Vittorio Sgarbi, at "Magazzino
26"
in Porto Vecchio, the so-called "Forbidden city".Magazzino 26 is one
of the largest warehouses here built in 1860 under the Austro-Hungarian
Empire
when Trieste was the main port of the Empire. It has been renovated
completely
to host this outstanding exhibit with works by Italian and
international
artists, sculptors, photographers (about 170 artists). The
exhibit is ongoing until 27 Nov,
opening times Fri-Sat 10:00 - 23:00 / Sun-Thurs 10:00 - 21:00. Entrance ticket euro 6 for
ICTP badge holders and residents in Trieste (normal price euro 8).
"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 Concerts
at the Miramare Castle on Friday 19 August: Accordion concert featuring
pieces by Haydn, Bach, Scarlatti
20:30: Entrance fee to concert and Castle euro 4.
Advisable to be there around 20 hrs. Places are limited to 80 and
allocated on
a first-come-first-served basis. Next on 26 August: Piano
recital with music by Beethoven and Liszt.
SPECIAL
GUIDED TOURS
"Trieste Mosaico di Culture" (Trieste, a mosaic of cultures) on Saturday 20 August at 16:30: A 2-hr guided walking tour downtown to visit the main cultural and religious sites that represent the ethnic and religious minorities of Trieste. 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 (corner of Piazza Unità): 040 3478312.
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.
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.
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 "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
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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above
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