WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND             27 - 30 September 2012


PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AT  the ICTP

On Thursday, 27 September 2012 at 18:30 at the Adriatico Guesthouse, ICTP will inaugurate an international photography exhibit entitled "POLLUTION" . This event is part of the VIII edition of Trieste's renowned Triestèfotografia Festival. On display there are the works of about 20 photographers selected by the popular JULIET Art Magazine.  The exhibit will be presented by Mr. Boris Brollo, art critic and President of the International Association of Plastic Arts - Aiap -that operates under the aegis of Unesco and by Mr. Alessio Curto, deputy director of Juliet Art Magazine.  The selected photographers are: Cinzia Ambrosini, Luca Carrà, Nada Cingolani, Sabine Delafon, Giuseppe Desiato, DNA 79 (Francesco Sbaiz), Raoul Gilioli, Rino Gropuzzo, Plinio Martelli, Maurizio Melozzi, Marco Moschini, Gianni Pasinato, Adriano Perini, Paolo Pirona, Matjaž Prešeren, Stefano Reia, Fabio Rinaldi, Mario Sillani Djerrahian, Willmar Schwabe, Oliviero Toscani, Pierre Verrier, Valerio Vivian.  Ongoing until 26 October, Mondays through Fridays, from 10-19.

 

"Trieste NEXT" Event  from 28 - 30 September 2012   A European Innovation and Science Research Forum (28-30 September 2012), the first edition of a major event downtown and a laboratory in which applied research and new technologies, concrete ideas and solutions coexist and find practical application that can enhance community wealth and business competitiveness. Meetings, keynote speeches by distinguished speakers, scientists, shows and performances will present science and its developments in an innovative way.

This edition is entitled “S.A.V.E. the FOOD”, with a special section focused on food in a tradion-vs-innovation perspective. On Saturday, 29 September at 15:00 at the Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per interpreti e traduttori in via Filzi, 14 (near piazza Oberdan) ICTP will present a Round Table on "Climate Change: What impact on developing countries?" with Filippo Giorgi, G. Spataro, L. Brito, C. Carraro, M. Jaroslav.  And also, on 29/9 at 15.00 in Piazza Unità, ICTP will present "Non-numerical recipes: recipes from all over the world by the ICTP researchers and employees".

The programme of the event is very vast, some activities must also be booked beforehand, see the website: www.triestenext.it

 

ART EXHIBITIONS

On Thursday, 27 September at 19.15 at the Stelio Crise Municipal Library (above Piazza Hortis, in Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII), inauguration of art show "Painters from Hamburg in Trieste" with music and special lighting. Six German painters  exhibit contemporary paintings depicting landscapes, the sea and the architecture of Trieste. Ongoing until 31/10/2012. Open Mondays to Fridays: 9.30 - 18.30; Thursdays 9.30 - 21.30; Saturdays 9.30 - 13.30. For Info: 040300725.

 

On Thursday 27/9 at the Magazzino delle idee (Corso Cavour): opening of the Photography exhibition entitled "Il mio Carso 100 anni 100 immagini" (My karst, 100 years, 100 images), a tribute to Scipio Slataper (renowned Triestine Author of the novel "My Karst"-1912), ongoing until 4/11, with the following schedules: Monday and Thursday from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00; on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.00 to 13.00; on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00. Entrance free of charge. For more info: http://bora.la/eventi/5555/il-mio-carso-100-anni-100-immagini-omaggio-a-scipio-slataper/

 

At the Modern Art Gallery "Salone degli Incanti" (once a fish market) in Riva Nazario Sauro, an outstanding Photography exhibition by photo reporter Monika Bulaj: "Nur/Luce ­ Appunti afgani" (Afghan notes). Ongoing until 30/9, from Monday to Friday 17.00-23.00, Saturday, Sunday 10.00-23.00.  On Sunday 30/9: guided tours with Monika Bulaj at 18.00. For info: 040 3226862.

 

SCIENTIFIC MUSEUMS

Guided tours from Monday to Sunday until 13/10 (no extra cost on the entrance ticket):

Museo del Mare (Via Campo Marzio, 5): each Thursday at 11.00 (sea story of Trieste)

Acquario Marino (Ex Fish Market, Riva N.Sauro 1): each Friday at 17.30 (fishes and reptiles on display)

Orto Botanico (Via Marchesetti): each Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 12.00 (rocks and fossils); each Wednesday at 10.00 (plants and curiosities)

Museo di Storia naturale (Via dei Tominz): each Monday at 10.00 (in English at 12.00) on Dinosaur "Antonio" and other findings

 

CLASSICAL MUSIC

On Friday 28/9 at 20.30 (and Saturday 29/9 at 18.00) the symphony season at Verdi Theatre foresees music by Claude Debussy, Michael Nyman and Maurice Ravel. The Orchestra is directed by Maestro Wayne Marshall, on the saxophone the talented Federico Mondelci. For Info and tickets: http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com or green number (free of charge, from 9.00 to 21.00 from Monday to Saturday) 800.09.03.73.

 

TOUR TRIESTE

The Miramare Castle is right next 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. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it

 

The Duino Castle 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 there is a stunning view of the sea as it overlooks a small fishing village and is surrounded by colourful, extensive gardens. Inside, you can admire the furnishings, paintings, books and mementoes collected over centuries; visit its beautiful park and the World War 2 bunker. It is open from 9.30 to 17.30; closed on Tuesdays. On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th a new part of the park will be open to the public. During this week end the entrance ticket will cost an additional Euro 2.00/head. For more info: www.castellodiduino.it

 

The Giant Cave - Grotta Gigante

The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world, situated on the Triestine Karst and an exclusive feature of the cave is the horizontal pendulum, constructed by university researchers in order to calculate the slightest movements of the earth's crust.  The temperature is constantly around 11º and the tour lasts around one hour. Open from 10.00 to 18.00 (as from October from 10.00 to 16.00). Entrance tickets: Euro 11.00; for groups of over 15 persons Euro 5/head. For more info: www.grottagigante.it


CAFES, FOOD AND WINE IN TRIESTE

Trieste's historical cafes:  The Tommaseo Cafe' (Riva 3 Novembre) and the San Marco Cafe' (Via Battisti 13) are places where writers, intellectuals and artists still meet. Presentation of books, art exhibits and musical evenings are held there.

 

Best ice cream in town: Gelateria Zampolli, in via Ghega near the train station or in Viale XX Settembre, where ice creams are made in the traditional way with over 68 flavours.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Watch over two hundred 20th century historical videos on Trieste, gathered by the Luce  Institute (set up in 1924) now available on line.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CinecittaLuce/videos?query=Trieste

 

NATURE AT ITS BEST:

"La Napoleonica" Panoramic route mostly overlooking the sea, on the Trieste karst. Take Bus 4 from Piazza Oberdan to the "Obelisco" and go walking or jogging on the Napoleonica (Napoleon's path). If you wish, you can take path number 12 (marked by C.A.I - Italian Alpine Club) and reach the Sanctuary of Monte Grisa, proceed to Opicina through the Via Crucis path (number 12) and finally return to the Obelisk and take the bus back to the city.

 

Hiking in Val Rosandra (half or full day), Trieste

Provided the weather is fine and sunny, the Val Rosandra Valley encloses a remarkable natural environment and a walk through its paths, and by the stream and natural ponds, surrounded by typical carsic vegetation is worth it. Make sure you have good sneakers on and enough water. Walk along colour-marked footpaths, each marked by CAI (Italian Alpine Club), ranging from very easy paths to others that require certain ability. There are easily accessible caves for speleologists and archaeology lovers. You can reach the Valley by taking Bus 40 from the Central Train Station in Trieste and get off in Bagnoli della Rosandra.

 

Registration to the European Marathon and the Triestine Marathon are open on line at www.bavisela.it. Cost for the Europe Marathon: Euro 33 (for the first 250 registered runners).

 

OUTSIDE TRIESTE

27 - 30 September: Go to Gorizia to enjoy their International Food festival: Tastes along the borders 2012 (Gusti di Frontiera 2012). The whole city will be covered 250 food stalls from all over the worldover the world, thousands of people will be present. For info: http://www3.comune.gorizia.it/en/node/4655

 

On Saturday 29/9 at 11.30, at Udine Fiera: opening of the "Casa Moderna" the modern home exhibition with interior decoration and contemporary designs.

 

PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIONS:

1) UNESCOMMUNITY Photo Contest - The UNESCO Internal Communication team has launched its very first annual photo contest! The theme is “UNESCO in Action”. Projects, missions, workshops, conferences: there are plenty of opportunities to be captured anywhere UNESCO is doing creative work both in the field and at Headquarters. Shoot some photos if you haven’t done so already! Present your shots until 7 December, 2012

 The first annual photo contest is open to any UNESCOMMUNITY fellow. Regardless of grade, status, the type of your contract - fixed, limited duration, temporary consultant, young professional, associate expert or intern - you are all invited to participate and show your creativity! The best photos will be published in the 2012 UNESCO Annual Report 2012. The winner will receive a digital camera.

Your photos must be high resolution (300 DPI) and send to unescommunity@unesco.org with “Photo Contest” in the subject line. Please remember to include a photo caption telling about the photo, including where and when it was shot, and the names of any people in the picture.

Due to their size, photos should be sent using FILEDEPOT. For technical information on how to use FILEDEPOT, please contact Carole Darmouni from the Audio-Visual team at Headquarters. (c.darmouni@unesco.org; + 33 (0)1 45 68 17 38).

 

2) ONE YEAR IN TRIESTE: a competition dedicated to several topics: Essays,  Photography, Poetry, and Novels by Women. Competitors can take part in one or more sections and the works should be delivered via email to info@artecultura by 30 December 2012.  Photographs (4 photos maximum) should be about Trieste and its hinterland;  novels should be focussed on topics regarding Trieste or its province; poetry, as well as novels by women, can cover any topic.   There are several bureaucratic requirements to follow, therefore, please see the organizer's website: www.artecultura.it or write to : info@artecultura.it

 

 

 

 

 

The Info Point takes no responsibility whatsoever for the correctness or completeness of the above information. Check website: http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint