WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 29 June - 01 July 2012

ART & CULTURE

"Fotografia per la danza" (Wallpaper dance), is the first festival in Trieste entirely dedicated to videodance, a contemporary artistic genre originated in dance mixed by video and cinema techniques using new technologies. Photo exhibit in the Arturo Fittke gallery (behind Piazza Unità). Ongoing until 3 July, open every day from 17.00 - 22.00

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 recently 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. At  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. 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.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Saturday 30 June, at the Miramare Castle's Throne Hall at 17.00: Piano Concert by Paolo Chiarandini who will play Genesis Admission: 6 euro, reduced (18-25 years) 4 euro, free(under 18, over 65). For more info: www.castello-miramare.it – Tel. 040 224143.

FILM FESTIVAL

From Sunday 1st July to 7 July at 20.00 : MAREMETRAGGIO Film Festival in  Teatro MIELA (2' walk  after the central train station) featuring seventy-four short films, the "best of the best" from all over the world and a selection of Italian debuttantes, seven days dedicated to the new talents of the Italian and international cinema and video art. Films and meetings with actors, film directors, special events, workshops, cocktails with the protagonists of the Italian and foreign film industries.  A focus on India with short Indian films and the flavours, scents and sounds of India.

Teatro Miela is in P.zza Duca degli Abruzzi, 3, Trieste.   www.maremetraggio.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Last 3 days: CELTIC FESTIVAL, Triskell 2012 - XII Edition: Boschetto del Ferdinandeo (Ferdinandeo's woods), Trieste.  A popular International Celtic Festival with so much to do and to 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. On Friday 29/6 at 20.45 Performance by The Sidh (Italy-Valle d'Aosta), talented musicians from different musical genres and experiences, modernizing ancient Celtic melodies. On Sat. 30/6 at 22.15: Performance by the Tannahill Weavers  and on Sun. 1/7 at 14.30: Celebration of Celtic wedding ceremony. The festival starts at 16.00. Last day 1/7.

Take bus nr. 24 from the central train station, stop at Piazza Unità, walk to Piazza della Borsa and take bus 11 to the Ferdinandeo.Info:http://www.utherpendragon.it/portale/triskell2012

Saturday 30 June : SUMMER FESTIVAL at  Borgo Grotta Gigante

An open air festival , with 10 hours of entertainment on two stages open air, live concerts, dancing, contests for young DJs, food and wine stands. Music by : Giuliana Palma & the Blue Beaters (live in concert), Valentino Kanzyani , The Authentics, Paolo , Matt Keyl, Gazzo, and many more.  Admission: 10 euro /head

Take bus 42 from downtown Piazza Oberdan.  Info: http://radioincorso.it/tag/borgo-grotta-gigante

CANTERA SOCIAL CLUB (Sistiana Bay) The most fashionable discotheque of the Adriatic Riviera. Every Friday: Italian Friday.  All the greatest hits of Italian pop music -dance version remixes of  the eighties/nighties. Starts at  23.00  Every Saturday: The Grand finale of the week, with the most popular hits. From 23.00 – to 04.00 (Reduced tks before 24.00:  10 euro – Afterwards Ticket/male: 15 euro – Ticket/female: 12 euro). http://www.cantera.it/

Transportation: It is best to take a taxi upon request.

By bus nr. 51 (ticket euro 2,90) during the weekends, but the last bus back to the campus is at 00:21.

Sagra de la Sardela (The Sardine feast) at the sports field in  Via delle Campanelle 300, Trieste. Open from Thursdays to Sundays in the evenings with music, entertainment, food and wine events, fried sardines and pizzas. Return  by car or taxi as the last bus back (bus 33 from Largo Barriera downtown is at 21.00). For info:  393 3365811 

CASTLES & BOTANICAL GARDEN

Miramare Castle - outstandingly beautiful - is really close to the ICTP . It was built  the second half of the 19th century for the Archduke Maximilian of Austria and is really close to the ICTP and is open every day from 9.00 to 18.30. Entrance to the surrounding park is free (8.00 - 19.00). The location, gardens, castle with the lovely decor and furnishings, paintings, rooms full of history are not to be missed. The entrance ticket to the Castle costs Euro 6. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it – Tel. 040 224143.

The Castle of Duino is one of the most attractive castles in Europe and is still the official residence of the Torre e Tasso royal family. From its cliff top location it overlooks a small fishing village and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Inside, you can see the furnishings, pictures, books and mementoes collected over centuries, visit its beautiful park and the World War 2 bunker.Visiting time 9:30 -17:30. Always closed on Tuesdays. Take bus 51 (the airport bus). To arrange a guided tour, call 040.208120. Ticket price for ICTP visitors: euro 5. Extra visit of the "Old Castle" and the Dama Bianca rock costs euro 2. For more info: www.castellodiduino.it - tel. 040 208120

San Giusto Castle, built between 1470 and 1630, the castle rises up from the hill in the heart of the old city. You can enjoy a full view of Trieste, visit the museum, the armoury and the lapidario tergestino. Outside the castle walls lies the cathedral built in the 14th century and in the surroundings, the remains of the ancient Roman city dating back to the first and second century. Take bus nr. 24 from the railway station. Ticket: euro 4/each. Visiting times: 9:00 – 19:00. Check website: www.retecivica.it

Botanical Gardens  in via Marchesetti, 2  - Trieste

Starting from Saturday 30 June and during the weekends of July and August:  A guided paleontological tour at the botanical gardens in Via Marchesetti 2, from 10:00 to 12:00.

Observe the oldest Karst rocks and fossils (approx. 125 millions years ago, down to "only" 40 millions years) and "Antonio", the famous dinosaur (Tethyshadros insularis) whose entire original fossil skeleton is preserved and visible at the Civic Museum of Natural History in Trieste (Via Tominz, 4). Take bus 25 from Piazza della Borsa downtown. For info: ortobotanico@comune.trieste.it

Enjoy your weekend!

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