Just published the program for the celebrations of Patron San Tommaso Apostolo on 6, 7, and 8 may. Inauguration on 6 may with historical parade of the Chiavi D'argento, funfair and fireworks. On Sunday, 7 may, the procession of the "Dono" from Piazza San Giuseppe to the Cathedral.

Ten cycles of lessons on five great themes in May and June, Starting on 8 may with "La preistoria in Abruzzo", the course members will be taught also the techniques of prehistoric crafts. Then "Chiese e castelli medievali" on 9 may, on 10 may "Ornamenti e monili italici", on 11 may "Ceramica rinascimentale". Subscriptions at the number 085 4510026/4510029.

"I due volti di Padre Pio" last Friday on Rai Uno, with the two actors playing the role of the Pietrelcina friar: Sergio Castellitto (whose film was already on the air last month) and Michele Placido. Michele Placido tells about the emotion created by the role. The film will be shown on Tv next Christmas.

Kate Singleton, correspondent for Herald Tribune, Financial Times and Australian travellers was a special guest at "Grande cucina teramana". Kate lives at Montalcino, in Tuscany, says the Montepulciano and gastronomy of Abruzzo are greatly appreciated by the British for their genuine ingredients.