Friday Documentary Series at American Corner Trieste

Each Friday night at 6:00 p.m. The American Corner shows a documentary regarding American society, culture, politics, nature. These screenings, in via Roma 15, are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and followed by a discussion in English.

Here is the complete calendar for 2010/2011

Oct 15 Mark Twain, A Film by Ken Burns Part 1
Oct 22 Mark Twain, A Film by Ken Burns Part 2
Nov5 An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Nov12 War Letters
Nov19 The Congress, by Ken Burns
Nov26 Thanksgiving and The Importance of Ritual - Taste of Freedom
Dec 17 Christmas - Taste of Freedom
Jan 14 John F. Kennedy,Years of Lightning, Day of Drums
Jan 21 One on One with Barack Obama
Jan 28 A Flea Market Documentary
Feb. 4 The March
Feb 11 Frederick Douglass
Feb 18 Do You Speak English? Down South
Feb 25 Do You Speak English? Out West
Mar 18 Do You Speak English? Up North
Mar 25 One Woman One Vote
Apr 1 Earth
Apr 8 An Inconvenient Truth
Apr 15 Easter


For more news about the single features, check our American Corner Trieste Facebook page.

Monday Nights, "Joe" - Cappella Underground, Nov. 15th at 8:30 p.m.

Monday Nights - TV Series vs Film at Cappella Underground in Via Economo.
Following last week's showing of "All in the Family" the comparison is the cult film "Joe", 1969. A much more dramatic look at American society. The film is followed by a commentary in English by Prof. Leonardo Buonomo.

You can also purchase your membership "tessere" at the Cappella Underground before the showing.

Eva Margaret has arrived!

Congratulations to Karoline, director of AIA-FVG, and Cristian on the arrival of Eva Margaret on Tuesday, November 9th!

THANKSGIVING - Thursday, November 25th

Let's talk turkey...Here are the details you have all been waiting for:

Thanksgiving Dinner: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

At: La Bottega del Vino, Courtyard of San Giusto Castle
Cost: Euro 45 for Adults and Euro 15 for children (<=12 years old)

Reservations: Pass by the association, make reservations, pay, get your receipt

We hope to see you all there! What's on the menu? Turkey!!! and all the traditional trimmings.

By the way.. What do turkies like to eat for Thanksgiving? ...Nothing, they are already stuffed!

THE TOWN - Cinema Ariston - Nov. 18th

The 30th American Film Series in original version at the Cinema Ariston begins on Thursday, November 18th with The Town, starring Ben Affleck (show times: 16:00, 18:30, 21:00). The membership cards (Tessere) are available in the office in Via Roma 15, or directly at the Ariston. Beware... since this is the first film, there is usually a line to get your membership directly at the Ariston, and you might risk missing the beginning of the film.

This year entry is with your membership card only. We cannot sell individual tickets.

Our office hours are: Monday to Friday from 16- 20, and Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10-12. See you at the cinema!

GAME DAY - November 13th - from 3-7 p.m.

Join us in the library for an afternoon of fun on Saturday, November 13th from 3-7 p.m. On the same day over 1,800 libraries throughout the world host “Game Day” where you can play table and video games in your library. Celebrate the popular and educational value of games.

Fun for all ages! Play: Monopoly (US version) , Scrabble (in English) Wii, Twister, Trivial Pursuit (US version) and others. Bring a friend! Propose another game if you like.

Here is the link for more info about this international initiative. See you in the library!

Monday Nights - Cappella Underground - All in the Family

Monday November 8th we begin "Monday Nights" at Cappella Underground in Via Economo. Be there at 8:30 p.m. to watch "All in the Family" followed by a discussion with Leonardo Buonomo. Here is the complete list of Monday Night show dates and titles. You can purchase your 2010/11 membership in the Association or directly at Monday Nights or on Ariston film night.