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I hope everyone is having a great holiday season! Thanks to the generosity of members and viewers like you, we were able to raise $232,032 during our recently completed Winterfest membership campaign. In all, there were a total of 1,743 pledges during the drive. If you still haven’t become a member or would like to send an additional gift, remember that a portion of your contribution to Friends of LPB is tax deductible. You can still contribute online or by calling the Friends Office at 800-272-8161, ext. 4214 or (225) 767-4214.
On Monday, Antiques Roadshow (7PM) looks at a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot. Independent Lens looks at the nation’s next generation of religious leaders on Monday and Tuesday nights at 8.
Louisiana Public Square (7PM) looks at the effect that the stagnant economy is having on charitable giving in the state. That’s followed at 8 by a biography of The Buddha.
On Thursday at 7, we have an encore showing of the After the Hunt with Chef John Folse Christmas show and the National Christmas Tree Lighting 2010 with the First Family and special guests B.B. King and Maroon 5.
On Christmas Eve at 10, Faith Hill: Joy to the World features the country superstar singing holiday favorites.
On Christmas Day, we have a special performance of The Nutcracker at 10AM, Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at noon and a full day of holiday music.
On Sunday at 8, Masterpiece Contemporary premieres a light-hearted new program called Framed about art treasures being stashed in a mine in a small Welsh village. .
Programming Note: Just a reminder that Doc Martin will be back with new episodes on Thursdays and Saturdays starting December 30. We also have two new British comedies premiering in January: Black Books on Thursdays at 7:30 and Old Guys on Saturdays at 7:30PM. We will have more information on them next week.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IN BATON ROUGE!
Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria takes audiences on a journey through a fantastical world filled with whimsical clowns, haunting music and astounding physical feats! The show has thrilled millions around the world with its exciting acts, including the Russian Bars, where acrobats leap through the air, performing somersaults and other tricks while in flight, then landing on thin bars that catchers are holding on their shoulders. There's also the Aerial High Bars performed more than 40 feet above the stage.
Friends of LPB has tickets for opening night! The show will be performed at the Baton Rouge River Center on Wednesday, January 5th. For a contribution of $75, you will receive a ticket in Section 208 or 209 and a membership to Friends of LPB. Get your tickets today and support LPB! Tickets are limited. To purchase tickets, please call the Friends office at (225) 767-4289.
CELTIC WOMAN IN LOUISIANA FOR TWO CONCERTS!
Celtic Woman is back for two concerts in Louisiana! The ladies will be in New Orleans at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre on February 14th and in Bossier City at the Century Tel Center on May 14th. Friends of LPB has great seats available for both shows. Don’t miss your opportunity to see these fabulous ladies sing all of your Celtic Woman favorites along with the music from their new CD, Lullaby. Violinist Mairead Nesbitt and vocalists Lisa Kelly and Chloe Agnew will return along with the newest addition to the group, vocalist Lisa Lambe.
Lynn Hilary is departing Celtic Woman at the end of 2010 and will be replaced by Lisa Lambe for the 2011 tour. Lisa is a renowned Irish actress and vocalist who has starred in numerous title roles in top theatrical productions throughout Ireland, Europe and the UK. Regarded as one of the most sought after performers in Ireland, Lisa Lambe's natural talent began shining from the young age of three and received a degree in performance from Trinity College Dublin.
Tickets start at $100 for both shows and there is a meet and greet opportunity for the Bossier City concert. Visit the Box Office for more information or call the Friends office at (225) 767-4214.
A HUNTING WE WILL GO!
Are you into geocaching? Join the electric treasure hunt for a box of Dinosaur Train goodies using GPS coordinates to find out where “X marks the spot.” To get the coordinates, go to www.geocaching.com and sign in. One person has already located the Dinosaur Train geocache and found a $10 gift card to Borders Bookstore! They plan to use it to but a book for a needy child for Christmas. There are lots of other fun things in the geocache - happy hunting!
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 16th 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, raised money for charity, cared for family members, assisted hurricane victims, and even saved lives.
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 4, 2011. Winners will be announced on LPB and WLAE on March 4, 2011.
Louisiana Young Heroes Day will be April 20, 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 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge.
The awards are co-presented by the Baton Rouge Rotary Club and underwritten by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and ExxonMobil.
CHRISTMAS EVE IS THE DEADLINE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GREAT HOLIDAY SPECIALS ON SHOPLPB
LPB has more than 250 DVD's and books available on ShopLPB. That includes special book and DVD combo offers on A Summer of Birds and Atchafalaya Houseboat, plus a great Ms. Lucy special!
If you are a member of Friends of LPB, you can get a 15% discount on all ShopLPB purchases. You'll find the code for savings in your Visions program guide.
Visit ShopLPB or call 1-800-973-7246. Get free standard shipping through Christmas Eve.
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December 20-26 , 2010
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