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