WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 22 - 24 June 2012

 

ART & CULTURE

At ICTP's Adriatico Guesthouse in Grignano: Photography exhibit by Tullio Valente "Windows of the World". Tullio Valente specializes in travel and cultural documentary photography and has worked for several major international magazines in Italy, France and Germany. Ongoing until 12 July, every day from 10.00 - 19.00.

The Hydrodynamic Plant in the Porto Vecchio of Trieste has just been opened to the public and is a Museum. It is a fascinating 1890 newly restored building, that was powered by water, functioning up to 1930. Afterwards, water was replaced by electricity and the plant was active until 1980.The original machineries are on display. Open on  Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays till July 20th, from 9:30 to 12:30. Entrance ticket: Euro 3,00. Groups must book in advance by calling 040-6732621 (Monday-Thursday, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00).

Next to the Hydrodynamic Plant, visit Magazzino 26 that is featuring an exhibit on Nereo Rocco. La leggenda del Paron (Nereo Rocco. The legend of the boss). This is all about Trieste's great soccer player Nereo Rocco (1912-1979) who became a national soccer star and later on, a skilled coach. On display  pictures, documents, personal belongings and photos of the people he met during his career, another side of the history of Italy. The exhibit is on until 31st July.Every Tuesday &Thursday, guided tour by his son, Bruno Rocco, from 18.00 - 19.00.

In MUGGIA:

 "Artists in Muggia", a group art show featuring works of around 60 artists and sculptors. The inauguration is on Saturday, 23 June at 18.00 in the Municipal Art gallery "Giuseppe Negresin" in Piazza Marconi 1, Muggia. Visiting times Mondays to Saturdays: 10.00 - 13.00/17.00 - 19.00, Sundays 10.00 - 12.00. Ongoing until 14 July. For info: 0403360340.

"From utopia to dissent. Russian socialist realism from 1951-1991" Art show with the works of Russian artists of the time at Ugo Carà's Modern Art Museum in Muggia (Via Roma, 9) set up with the assistance of Tatiana Vilibakhova of the Museum of St. Petersburg with paintings and documents. Inauguration tonite at 19.00. Ongoing until 13 August, open from Tuesdays to Fridays 17.00 -19.00/Saturdays 10.00 - 12.00 & 17.00 -19.00/Sundays 10.00 - 12.00. For info call: 040 3360340.

MUSIC

Tonight BALKAN MUSIC by Emir KUSTURICA and the No Smoking Orchestra at 21.00 in Borgo Grotta Gigante. Kusturica is a renown filmmaker and musician, actor, writer and urban planner. He will open the summer concert season in  Borgo  Grotta  Gigante, Sgonico.  

Take bus 42 from downtown Piazza Oberdan. There may be a general bus strike tonite, therefore please check with Info Point before making bus transportation plans. Tickets - if still available - on sale tonite at the entrance to the volley ball field, 15 euro/head. For Info: 3465231127.

THEATRE

Lyrical theatre VERDI in Piazzza Verdi (close to Piazza Unita') features "La Vedova Allegra" (The Merry widow) on Saturday 23 June at 20.30. http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com. For info call 800 090373.

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

Triskell 2012 - XII Edition: Boschetto del Ferdinandeo (Ferdinandeo's woods), Trieste.

A popular International Celtic Festival with so much to do and see for all: celtic music, traditional costumes, ancient Celtic magic, photography, clay moulding, divination, creativity, ethnic dance workshops, archery & sword demonstrations for adults & kids, games, BarBQs and other savoury foods, exciting  shows  with  fireworks and sound  effects, and Celtic  games for everyone. Tonite the Fabula Aetatis will perform at 20.30 followed by the Celtica Pipes Rock  at 22.15. Other concerts are scheduled for the following days and the festival will end on Sunday, 1st July. Opens from 16.00 and carries on into the night.  http://www.utherpendragon.it/portale/triskell2012

Take bus nr. 24 from the central train station and stop at Piazza Unità, walk to Piazza della Borsa and take bus 11 to the Ferdinandeo.

Today there is a bus strike, check  www.triestetrasporti.it 

 

META Summerfest in MUGGIA until 24 June in Piazzale Alto Adriatico .Muggia.

Dancing and  recital  shows, belly  dancing, festival of local songs, special motor show organized by the "Trieste Tuning Club", "Team Eagle Drift" cars, food & wine stands, sports and entertainment for all. , For Info call: 338  3907780 -  www.metaturisti.it

 

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

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