PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS:
Winterfest 2011 came to an end yesterday and we want to thank you all for your support. We will have all of the totals in the next few days. If you haven't yet joined or renewed your membership, you can still do so and take advantage of the multitude of great thank you gifts available. Go to our website and check them out.
Tonight starting at 7, we have two special episodes of Antiques Roadshow. One of the highlights of Forever Young is the original art for a Dr. Seuss lunchbox. Then on Big & Little, see a five-carat diamond ring valued at over $40,000! At 10:30, travel to Switzerland and see how the Swiss celebrate Christmas.
Tuesday at 7PM, Lidia Bastianich takes us to four very different holiday celebrations. At 8, Frontline presents From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians. The program traces the life of Jesus, exploring the message that helped his ministry grow, and the events that led to his crucifixion.
More festive television Wednesday night as Live from Lincoln Center presents George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" at 7PM. This classic is perfect for the whole family.
We'll have more programs to put you in the Christmas spirit Thursday night. At 7, see The National Christmas Tree Lighting from Washington, D.C., complete with an all-star cast. At 9, head to Minnesota for Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks & Sing. At 10, David Archuleta and Michael York celebrate Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Friday night at 7, see the latest news and happenings from around the state on Louisiana: The State We're In. At 9, PBS Arts comes to us from San Francisco with The Little Mermaid.
We have plenty of good Christmas Eve TV Saturday night. At 6:30, check out Christmas traditions and celebrations around the state in A Louisiana Christmas Journey. At 7, the gang on The Lawrence Welk Show celebrates Christmas. Then see Christmas episodes of Last of the Summer Wine, Keeping Up Appearances and Outnumbered.
Merry Christmas Day! On Sunday, we have a special treat - we will air a series we have had a number of requests for - Catholicism - starting at 9AM. We will have Christmas programs from 3 to 6PM, then at 6, we'll revisit parts one through three of Downton Abbey on Masterpiece as we get ready for Season Two in January.
LIKE LIVE STAGE SHOWS?
You can have the best seats in the house at all of the wonderful concerts Friends of LPB has in store for you! For the little ones, Elmo Makes Music will hit the stage in Bossier City and Baton Rouge in March. Straight No Chaser has April shows lined up in Shreveport and Baton Rouge. Celtic Woman will return to Red Stick in April. For all of the dates, venues, and ticket prices, visit the Friends of LPB Box Office.
Just added to the list: Cirque du Soleil: Quidam at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena on February 26th! A $100 contribution gets you one ticket in Section 110 - one ticket in Section 310 or 311 is yours for a $75 contribution.
Tickets to any of these shows would make a great gift for someone special!
WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE!
Almost every day on the news, you'll hear about a young person in trouble -- 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 17th 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 2011 Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. Students must be enrolled in a Louisiana school or home-schooled and cannot be older than 19 years of age.
Some of our previous Young Heroes have overcome physical handicaps or personal tragedies, helped others after hurricanes, cared for family members, started charitable foundations, and even saved lives. You can read profiles and see videos of previous years' Young Heroes on our website.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the LPB website or submitted through 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 3, 2012.
Louisiana Young Heroes Day will be April 18, 2011. 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 in Baton Rouge.
The awards are co-presented by the Baton Rouge Rotary Club and underwritten by ExxonMobil.
WE LOVE OUR FANS!
We know Louisiana has the best football team in the SEC! And we think LPB has the best Facebook page among public broadcasting stations in these states!
Let’s show everyone that Louisiana is the best in everything – go to LPB’s Facebook page and click “like!”
Become a fan…and make us #1 right now! Plus, we have another contest open just to our Facebook fans - "like" us now!
YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF SHOPPING DAYS!
ShopLPB has some great specials for the holidays - plus get free standard shipping through December 24th! Get the award-winning six-part series Louisiana: A History for $75, or the companion book, Louisiana: An Illustrated History for $35. Right now, buy either and receive a free Louisiana: A History soundtrack CD, created by Emmy winner Mike Esnault!
We are offering a special LSU Fan Favorites package: Get all three of these DVD's - Forever LSU, The Golden Band from Tigerland, AND Treasures of LSU for only $45!
And for sports fan, the Louisiana Baseball Stories DVD is available for $25.
JUST FOR FUN!
Even the Muppets have made their Christmas lists....
Thanks for watching!
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December 19-25, 2011
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December 2012
DECEMBER MEMBER BENEFITS:
Jungle Gardens, located on Highway 329 (Avery Island Rd.)
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month; subject to availability; located on Highway 329 (Avery Island Rd.)
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Old Governor's Mansion (Foundation for Historical Louisiana) in Baton Rouge
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