Program News
Get on board for two new Great Scenic Railway shows. Producer Robert Van Camp will be in the studio.
On Wednesday, Charlie Whinham visits some of the state’s historic trains and railroad museums when Louisiana Railways premieres at 7. At 8:30, Reconstructing Creole looks at the rebuilding of the historic Laura Plantation in Vacherie.
On Sunday, we have Viewers' Choice Demand Performances with the favorites from the pledge drive. Ed Sullivan will be at 4PM, Celtic Woman at 6 and Andrea Bocelli and David Foster at 8PM.
COX CABLE IS MOVING LPB2 IN THE BATON ROUGE AND LAFAYETTE AREAS ON TUESDAY
Cox Cable has announced that it will move LPB2, currently airing on Channel 11 in the Baton Rouge area and Channel 23 in the Lafayette area, to Channel 122 on December 8. As part of the move, Cox will also be moving 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.
THANKS!
Thanks to everyone who supported LPB by making purchases at the seven Barnes & Noble stores around the state during the LPB Book Fair which ended Friday. Special thanks to Chef John Folse for premiering his new Hooks, Lies and Alibis cookbook during the Book Fair.
CELTIC WOMAN IN CONCERT ON APRIL 24 IN BATON ROUGE
The lovely ladies of Celtic Woman will be returning to the Baton Rouge River Center Arena on April 24 as part of their Songs from the Heart Tour and, as usual, Friends has the best seats in the house.
Visit the Friends of LPB Box Office to get your tickets for this fabulous concert. Check out their new Songs from the Heart program on Monday, November 30 at 7PM. If you have questions, call the Friends Office at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214 or (225) 767-4214 in the Baton Rouge area.
FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ENTRIES FOR THE 2009 FRIENDS OF LPB LAGNIAPPE SWEEPSTAKES
Don’t miss your chance to win a 2010 Ford Focus generously donated by the Southern Quality Ford Dealers. We must receive your entry by December 11th for you to be eligible for the sweepstakes.
Other prizes include a 3 Day/2 Night Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico Inn on the Alameda and Santa Fe School of Cooking, a 3 Day/2 Night Stay in Washington, DC at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites, a 3 Day/2 Night Stay in San Antonio, Texas A Victorian Lady Inn, and The Rainbow Series (Part 1) Glass Art, 13 1/2”h x 11”w x 9”d from Glass by James Michael.
If you haven’t received your Sweepstakes entry form, call Friends at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). You can’t win if you don’t enter.
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.
David Garrett in Concert –
Wednesday, February 17 at 8PM – Baton Rouge River Center Theatre –
Friends of LPB is the only place to get tickets for this violin virtuoso. Tickets available online at www.lpb.org/boxoffice or by calling the Friends Office at 888-769-5000 or 767-4214.
Catch David in concert on December 2 at 8:30PM, Saturday, December 5 at 2:30PM and Sunday, December 6 at 8:30PM.
Introducing the new PBS NewsHour Website
The same journalism you know and trust with a fresh look online. Read the new blog “The Rundown,” find analysis and updates on the day’s news and meet new correspondent Hari Sreevinesan. Tune in on Monday, Dec. 7 to see the new look of the PBS NewsHour broadcast. Still curious? Have a compliment or complaint? Submit feedback: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/media/july-dec09/feedback_12-03.html
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE – SHOPLPB TODAY
We have some great specials for this 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 LPB website (https://secure.lpb.org/shoplpb/) now to ensure you get these items before Christmas.
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December 7- 13, 2009
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White Crane Productions
Valid for 2-for-1 admission for performance(s) in December or January, subject to availability.
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