WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK 22 - 25 December 2011

ART & CULTURE

Tonight starting at 18:00: "Brindisi Natalizio con gli Artisti", group art show at the Spazio Bra 11 in via Bramante ongoing until 14 January and open on Tues - Wed - Thurs 10:00 - 13:00 and Mon - Fri 18:00 - 20:00. Plus "Daydreaming project party" with art vernissage, live concert, dj set and more on Thursday 22 Dec starting at 18:00.

Tonight: Revoltella Museum "Natale con il Barone" (X'mas with the Baron) at the Revoltella Museum in via Diaz 27 (take bus 8). Next on Friday 23, Thursday 29 and Fri. 30 Dec at 19:00 and 20:30. They are guided tours (in Italian) of the Revoltella Museum's historic private apartments in a typical Xmas atmosphere in the company of two professional actors, playing the role of Baron Revoltella and his friend. You will be invited for a coffee while listening to the adventurous stories of the Baron's journey to Egypt (as he was one of the most important financial promoters and donators for the construction of the Suez Canal). Advance booking is necessary as there are only 35 places available for each tour. Ticket costs euro 10. You may also visit the Contemporary Art section of the museum. Booking at 040 6754350 or write to biglietteria@comune.trieste.it

Art exhibition "Corrispondenze d'Arte" ongoing until 31 Dec, at the Contemporary Art Section with new works and installations, crafts, photos dislocated in different areas of the Museum, from the ground level to the 6th floor. Entrance ticket euro 6. Open daily (except Tuesday) from 10:00 - 19:00.

Imaginario Scientifico multimedia show "Altromare" ongoing until 27 may 2012. The Immaginario Science Centre is located in Grignano (under the Adriatico Guesthouse). The show will take you to the ocean's abysses, underwater volcanoes, coral reefs and tropical islands. The exhibition is open every Sunday from 10:00 - 20:00. Furthermore, there are workshops for children. Reduced entrance ticket for ICTP scientists and staff: euro 4. For more info check website: http://www.immaginarioscientifico.it/grignano_museo at the Science Centre.

MUSIC

Tonight at 20:30: free concert featuring the Verdi Choir "Messa di Gloria" by Puccini at the Nostra Signora di Lourdes Church in Altura. Replica on Friday 23 Dec at 20:30 at the San Giacomo Apostolo Church in San Giacomo.

Friday 23 Dec at 20:30: "Trieste International Tango Festival "Quatroportango" with music by Piazzola at the Miela Theatre. Check: http://www.miela.it

Monday 26 Dec at 18:00: "Christmas Celebration"at the Lutheran Church Concert in Largo Panfili on Monday 26 Dec at 18:00 featuring the Cadmos Ensemble and the vocal group Le Pleiadi, pianist Gianni Del Zotto. FREE

Tuesday 27 Dec at 18:00, Piano Recital with pianist Martin Kasik at the Lutheran Church. Free

Tuesday 27 Dec at 20:30,: "Operetta Giramondo" at the Miela theatre on Tuesday 27 Dec at 20:30 with Loredana Pellizzari (soprano), Massimo Marsi (tenor), Nicoletta Destradi (actress), Ilaria Zanetti (soubrette) and pianist maestro Massimo Gulin. Music by Lehar, Lombardo, Benatsky, Offenbach and Kalman. Organized by the Associazione Culturale Nord-Est. Free

Sat 31 Dec at 17:00 "End of the Year concert" at the Verdi Theatre with the Verdi Orchestra and Choir featuring traditional Viennese operetta music directed by Carlo Goldstein at 17:00. Tickets euro 7,50 - 25 at the Theatre's box office.

Sat 31 Dec at 21:30, "Applausi 2012” at the Teatro Orazio Bobbio, an entertaining variety show with operetta music, comedy, and dance featuring French melodies, Italian operetta, a comedy play and a musical all in one night! Featuring Marzia Postogna (actress and singer), Maurizio Zachigna (actor), Miriam Spano (soprano) Alessandro Viviani (dance choreographer) and many other artists. Tickets and bookings at the ticket Point in Corso Italia 6/c, tel 040 3498277.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Ice skating ring in Piazza Ponterosso and ongoing until 8 January 2012

Christmas in Muggia with many events in December. Check programme http://www.benvenutiamuggia.eu/images/stories/Copia_di_S25C-211120213540.jpg. You may reach Muggia by bus 20 or by boat (Delfino Verde) from Molo Bersaglieri (close to the Stazione Marittima). Check http://www.triestetrasporti.it for timings.

Xmas carols and concerts in Duino-Aurisina check season programme at: http://www.uscifvg.it

OUTSIDE TRIESTE

Art exhibition in Gorizia "Quattro Secoli di Capolavori" (four centuries of masterpieces) at the Palazzo della Torre in via Carducci 2, ongoing until 15 January with special exhibit of works by Lucas Cranach and a series of drawings by Canaletto.

"Manciù, l'Ultimo Imperatore" (Manchu, the last emperor) in Treviso at the Casa dei Carraresi Museum in via Palestro 33/35. Open Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 - 19:00 and Sun - Sat 9:00 - 20:00. A full collection of items, jewellery, clothing, portraits of the 12 emperors of the Manchu dynasty, paintings by the Chinese artist Jaiang Guofan. Tel: 0422 513150. http://www.laviadellaseta.info/. The exhibition is ongoing until 13 May 2012

Villa Manin di Passariano in the Province of Udine

"Espressionismo" at Villa Manin di Passariano in the Province of Udine ongoing until 5 March 2012 with 100 works from the Brücke Museum of Berlin. Works by Kirchner, Heckel, Nolde, Schimdt-Rottluff, Pechstein and Mueller representing the 1905 "Die Brücker " movement in Dresden, forerunner of the expressionist movement. Check programme: http://www.lineadombra.it. Entrance ticket euro 10. Take train to Udine then local buses to Passariano.

Check the interactive map of the FVG tourist board for all destinations, museums, archaeological sites, tours, sports and much more:

http://www.turismofvg.it/Interactivemaps#Filter=2243&PagerStartIndex=

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