PROGRAM NEWS:
We want to thank everyone who joined LPB or renewed their membership during Winterfest 2009. We will have the final figures from the membership campaign next week.
Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow looks back at some of its most memorable finds.
Tuesday at 8, it’s the start of a two-part series on The Mormons.
On Wednesday at 7, it’s The Best of Louisiana Public Square 2009 , featuring discussions about economic development, school dropouts and social networking. That’s followed by a performance of the opera Tosca at 8PM.
On Sunday, it’s the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at 6 and the first part of the acclaimed three-part series Cranford at 8 on Masterpiece.
LPB2
Cox Cable has moved LPB2, previously airing on Channel 11 in the Baton Rouge area and Channel 23 in the Lafayette area, to Channel 122. As part of the move, Cox also moved LPB3 from Channel 122 to 123. Both channels are located in the Cox Cable Digital Tier which requires a digital box to receive the stations.
This change only affects Cox Cable viewers in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas. LPB’s channels will remain the same on the other cable systems around the state.
All three LPB channels are available over the air using an antenna in both areas. The Baton Rouge channels are WLPB-DT27.1, 27.2 and 27.3. The channels in Lafayette area are KLPB-DT24.1, 24.2 and 24.3.
For more information, contact Cox Cable at (225) 615-1000 or (800) 457-8974 in Baton Rouge or (337) 232-6323 or (888) 215-8474 in Acadiana.
CELTIC WOMAN AND DAVID GARRETT CONCERT TICKETS AVAILABLE
The lovely ladies of Celtic Woman and violin virtuoso David Garrett will be in Baton Rouge in the coming months. David Garrett will perform at the Baton Rouge River Center Theater on February 17 and Celtic Woman will be at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena on April 24. As usual, Friends has the best seats in the house.
Visit the Friends of LPB Box Office to get your tickets for these fabulous concerts. If you have questions, call the Friends Office at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214 or (225) 767-4214 in the Baton Rouge area.
FRIENDS IS OFFERING TWO GREAT TOURS IN MAY
If you love mountains and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, have we got some trips for you. Check out the National Parks Tour and the Colorado Train Tours set in May.
Visit the website for more details or call (800) 272-8161, ext. 4464 or 767-4464 to sign up or get more information.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We have set up a new Feedback section on our website to find out what you think about LPB programming? If you are having reception problems or want to request a program or just want to say hi, all you have to do is go the LPB website and click on the Feedback button on the right side of the page. You can also connect directly to the Feedback section by clicking here.
HISTORY CAFÉ
Thursday, January 28 at 7PM - Citiplace Barnes & Noble - "Myths about the Old West" is the topic and will include a discussion about the American Experience documentary Wyatt Earp. LSU History Professor Chuck Shindo, an expert on the American West, will be the guest speaker.
Do You Know a Young Hero?
A lot of attention is given to the young people who get into trouble or underachieve in school, but often the students who do exceptionally well in the classroom or make a huge difference in their community do not receive the recognition they deserve. That’s why LPB and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge created the Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. Now in its 15th year, the awards honor students in grades 7-12 who have excelled in the classroom, have served their community or have shown great courage in overcoming adversity in their own lives.
Nominations are now being taken for the 2010 Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. Students must be enrolled in a Louisiana school or homeschooled and cannot be older than 19 years of age.
Some of our previous Young Heroes have overcome physical handicaps, raised money for charity, cared for family members, assisted hurricane victims, and even saved lives.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the LPB website (www.lpb.org/heroes) or filled out on the online form. Letters of recognition and other supporting materials should be sent to support the nomination. Students who have been nominated in past years may be re-nominated for this year’s awards. Previous winners are not eligible. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 5, 2010.
Young Heroes Day will be April 21, 2010. The Young Heroes will be treated to a day full of activities including lunch on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion. The day will culminate in a banquet that night at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge.
The awards are co-presented by the Baton Rouge Rotary Club and underwritten by Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge. Inc. and ExxonMobil.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE – SHOPLPB TODAY
We have some great specials for the holidays but you need to make your purchases now to make sure you will receive them before Christmas. You can get the six-part series Louisiana: A History and the companion book, Louisiana: An Illustrated History for $99. That’s a savings of $38 off the regular price.
If you love the Atchafalaya, we have a great special featuring the Atchafalaya Houseboat DVD and book and Atchafalaya Swamp Revisited for $50. That’s $23 off the regular price.
Finally, our Parks special features the Louisiana’s Natural Treasures: Our State Parks and Our National Sites. Lost Louisiana: What’s In A Name? (Part 5) along with the great LPB Cooler as lagniappe for only $50. That’s a savings of more than $30 off the regular price.
All the items in the specials are available separately at their regular price with free shipping.
These specials end on December 23 so go to the ShopLPB website () now to ensure you get these items before Christmas.
Remember Friends members get a 15% discount by typing in their discount code.
If you don’t want to order online, call 1-800-973- 7246 or call the main LPB number at (225) 767-5660 in Baton Rouge or 1-800-272-8161 and ask for the Business Office.
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December 14-20, 2009
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December 2012
December Member Benefits:
White Crane Productions
Valid for 2-for-1 admission for performance(s) in December or January, subject to availability.
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