WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND            25 - 28 October 2012

ART EXHIBITIONS

"La Strada invisibile della vita" (The invisible street of life), art exhibit by Slovenian sculptor Crt Valencak at the Conestabo Art Gallery (Display in Via Udine 2/1). His works are made of  bronze, Raku ceramic and earthenware. Ongoing until 27/10 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 12.00 and on Fridays from 17.00 to 19.00. Free entrance. For more info: 3358273449; http://www.conestabo.it/artgallery.html

"Il porto, le navi e gli armatori dal 1818 al 1918" ("The maritime port, ships and ship owners from 1818 to 1918"), exhibition at the Hydrodynamic Plant in Trieste’s  Porto Vecchio, a charming 1890 newly restored building that was powered by water and functioning up to 1930 and is now a museum. Ongoing until 30/10. Entrance ticket: euro 3,00. Guided tours -for max 20 pax groups (English speaking)- only pre-bookings at 040-6732621.

At the Magazzino delle Idee (Corso Cavour) visit 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 schedule: Mondays and Thursdays from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00; on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10.00 to 13.00; on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 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/

LAST DAY – FRIDAY, 26 October - to visit "POLLUTION", a PHOTOGRAPHY exhibit  at the Adriatico Guesthouse with the works of about 20 photographers: 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.

 

CLASSICAL MUSIC

On Friday 26/10 at the Verdi Theatre:

- at 20.30 (and Saturday 27/10 at 18.00) symphony music by Ferruccio Busoni  (1866-1924); "Il sabato del villaggio", a poem by Giacomo Leopardi set to music for solo, chorus and orchestra. The Orchestra is directed by Maestro Donato Renzetti and the chorus by Maestro Paolo Vero.

- at 17.30: "Chamber Paths by great Masters": played by pianist Bruno de Caro and violinist Mirko D'Anna. Directed by Prof. Renato Zanettovich.

For Info and tickets: http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com or call toll-free number 800.09.03.73 Mon - Sat from 9.00 to 21.00

THEATRE

"The King's speech" at the Rossetti Theatre from 25/10 to 28/10 at 20.3; on 28/10, extra show  at 16.00.  An entertaining comedy in perfect balance between lightness and drama, full of irony and melancholy, but also comical. With Luca Barbareschi and Filippo Dini. Tickets from Euro 12.00. For further info: Rossetti Theatre, Via XX Settembre 45.  Tel.: 040 3498277

 

FOR KIDS (5 – 11)

"Adventure in Antartica" on Saturday 27/10 at 15.00 at the Antarctica Museum (Via Weiss 21-   San Giovanni Park). Workshop for kids 6-11 years old on how to create  short films and cartoons. Booking required at 040 567889. Ticket: Euro 6,00. reduced Euro 5,00. Free of charge for kids  under 6.

 

"Parties, dances and gossip" on Saturday 28/10 at 10.00 at the Revoltella Museum (Via Diaz 27). A creative workshop for kids 5-10 years old, where fashion, music,  dances and a glimpse of the life at Palace Revoltella is offered to the young. A fun blend between a children’s party and  a cultural visit. Tickets: Euro 6,50 for adults and euro 4,50 for kids. For info call 040 6754350

 

MISCELLANEOUS

"5KLESHA, Le afflizioni della mente", a videodance performance ongoing until 27/10 from 17.00 to 19.00 at the DoubleRoom (Via Canova 9, Trieste).  The Polish dancer Kaartik will be the protagonist of this show, that will be created on the spot, under your very eyes! On display also photos, videos and original texts. Booking is advisable via email to: doubleroomtrieste@gmail.com or call 349 1642362.

 

Trieste Antiqua on 27/10 and 28/10 from 10.00 to 20.00 at the Salone degli Incanti (Riva Nazario Sauro). The XXX Edition of the Antiques Market with the participation of many Italian and foreign exhibitors proposing furnitures, paintings, tapestries, prints, textiles, books, ceramics, porcelain, clock, gold, silver and much more. Entrance tickets: Euro 9,00. For more info call 040 304888 or click on http://www.triesteantiqua.it/en

 

Ongoing until 28th October at Teatro Miela (Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, 3) "Latin America Film Festival", the most important European festival  of  Latin American  films,  videos  and TV.  Over 180  films  and documentaries  on   historical,  social and artistic context of  Latin   America. The   program  also  includes   several retrospectives,   including  one dedicated  to  the  Mexican  director,  Luis  Estrada. For more info: 040 365119 or www.cinelatinotieste.org

 

Ongoing until 11/11 the Eleventh Edition of "Sapori del carso - Okusi Krasa" (Karst flavors), with  the  partecipation  of  a  large   number  of  restaurants,  bakeries  and food stores  offering local  gourmet  specialties  and  typical Karst  products. The  theme  of  this year  is "Backyards poultry" (hen, ducks, turkeys,etc.). Bakeries  prepare traditional  breads  and pastries. For the list of "Trattorie" and shops  where you can  taste and buy the typical products click on http://www.saporidelcarso.net/

 

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

 

OUTSIDE TRIESTE

Visit the Casa Carsica at Repen - Monrupino (Carsic House) until the end of October, from 11.00 to 12.30 and from 15.00 to 17.00. It is a very well preserved example of the characteristic Carsic architcture which, within and enclosed courtyard, combines the living areas and the agricoltural buildings. Its present appearance is that of 1831. For info: 040 327240 or http://www.kraskahisa.com/eng/index.php

 

On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27, the annual popular PUMPKIN FESTIVAL will be held in the medieval town of VENZONE starting on Sat. at 13 hrs. Enjoy local specialties and all kinds of foods made of pumpkins, handicrafts, medieval music, acrobats on stilts and entertainment for all. For more details see www.prolocovenzone.it

 

 

 

 

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