PROGRAMMING NEWS:

Thanks to the generosity of members like you, we were able to raise $317,000 from more than 2,000 pledges during the March membership campaign. The most popular shows during the drive were Rock, Pop & Doo Wop, Suze Orman's Money Class and Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2. The money raised during the campaign will be used to purchase and create the programs you enjoy throughout the year on LPB.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, we will be running Ken Burns’ award-winning The Civil War series from Monday through Wednesday starting at 7PM and Thursday at 8PM. The episodes will be followed by episodes of American Experience: Robert E. Lee (Monday at 9:30), Ulysses S. Grant (Tuesday at 9:30) and The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (Wednesday at 9:30).

On Sunday at 8PM, it is the long-awaited sequel to Upstairs Downstairs on Masterpiece. Original star Jean Marsh returns along with an all-star cast.

STILL TIME TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR CELTIC WOMAN

LPB LPB has tickets for Celtic Woman's May 14th concert at the CenturyTel Arena in Bossier City. Tickets start at $100 and we still have great seats available! Visit LPB's website for more information or call the Friends of LPB office at 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4289 or 225-767-4289.

TOMMY EMMANUEL COMES TO RED STICK

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel, along with his Australian All-Star Band featuring Phil Emmanuel, will be appearing live at the newly-renovated LSU Union Theater on Monday, May 23rd at 7:30PM. For a $75 contribution, you'll receive one ticket in Gold Seating plus a meet & greet pass to get face-to-face with Tommy, plus an autographed Tommy Emmanuel CD. Tickets are limited - to order, call (800) 272-8161, ext. 4289 or (225) 767-4289.

WE HAVE EGGS-ACTLY WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!

LPB Join Super WHY! at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Citiplace in Baton Rouge for LPB’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 16th from 11AM to 1PM. Experience springtime excitement with an Easter Egg Hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! From pictures with Super WHY! to face painting and performances by author and award-winning Storyteller Diane de Las Casas there’s plenty in store for children to enjoy. Children can also decorate cupcakes for $3 with a portion of the proceeds going to LPB!

FRIENDS OF LPB'S SPRING BOOK FAIR

LPB Join us for the Friends of LPB Spring Book Fair with Barnes & Noble on April 16th & 17th. Make a $25 or more purchase at any Barnes & Noble in Louisiana that weekend – then register on our website to win a NOOK Color!

(NOOK drawing will be held April 29, 2011.)

SPRING TO YOUR COMPUTER & SHOPLPB!

LPB LPB has more than 250 DVDs and books available on ShopLPB, such as The Spirit of A Culture: Cane River Creoles, Swapping Stories: Folktales from Louisiana, or Rosedown: A Link to the Past.

We now have permanently lower prices on the duPont Columbia award-winning Louisiana: A History series ($99) and the companion book Louisiana: An Illustrated History ($37).

If you are a member of Friends you can get a 15% discount on all ShopLPB purchases. Check Visions for the code for savings.

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April 4 - 10, 2011

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APRIL 2011 MEMBER BENEFITS:

Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport
Valid for 2-for-1 admission to our performance on April 15; subject to availability.
4005 Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport - (318) 525-0740

Children's Museum - Lake Charles
Valid Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm for 2-for-1 admission during the month; subject to availability.
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