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) 9:00-11.00 and  16:00–18:00. 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

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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