Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting is in Jeopardy
In the coming days, Congress will attempt to eliminate funding for least 60 federal programs and cuts in hundreds of others to reduce the deficit. One proposal is to completely cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. If put into law, it would end all federal support for local public broadcasting. It is most effective to call your Member of Congress, rather than write or e-mail. We have a list of Louisiana's Senators and Representatives on our website, along with their Phone numbers. Visit www.170millionamericans.org to show Congress that you support public broadcasting.
PROGRAMMING NEWS:
Happy Valentines Day! We have a lot of programs this week that we're sure you'll love!
Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow's experts check out movie memorabilia in Des Moines. At 8, American Experience had the conclusion to their profile of Ronald Reagan.
Tuesday at 7, Pioneers of Television look back at the Late Night hosts, from Jack Paar to Arsenio Hall.
Wednesday night starts with our Electric Dreams family moving into the 1990's at 7PM. At 9, NOVA scienceNOW answers the question: Where Did We Come From?
Thursday night, Chef John Folse prepares Specklebelly Goose Casserole on After the Hunt. Starting at 7:30, the British are coming: Black Books, Sherlock Holmes, Doc Martin, and MI-5!
Saturday night at 8:30, check out one of our newest British comedies, Old Guys.
Sunday, on Nature at 7, see great footage of a tiger named Broken Tail and the rest of his family. At 8, Masterpiece presents part two of Any Human Heart. Then, laugh as you watch how a family copes when the parents are Outnumbered by their kids.
GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR CELTIC WOMAN IN BOSSIER CITY!
LPB has tickets for Celtic Woman's May 14th concert at the CenturyTel Arena in Bossier City. Tickets start at $100 and there is an opportunity to meet the lovely, talented ladies. Visit LPB's website for more information or call the Friends of LPB office at 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4214 or 225-767-4214.
TAKE THE KIDS TO SEE THEIR FAVORITE LITTLE RED MUPPET!
Friends of LPB has great seats for Elmo’s Healthy Heroes in Baton Rouge on March 19th at 2PM and Bossier City on April 5th at 7PM. For a contribution of $35, you will receive a ticket, a meet & greet pass and a Kids Club Membership. If you’re already a member of Friends of LPB you will receive a 15% discount on tickets. To receive this discount please call (800) 272-8161 ext. 4289. Tickets can be purchased online. Don’t miss this opportunity!
JOIN LPB AND THE LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS AS WE READ ACROSS LOUISIANA - AND AMERICA!
On Saturday, February 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., LPB and the Louisiana Association of Educators will present Read Across Louisiana at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Bring the kids out to hear wonderful stories read to them by local celebrities and others. There will also be literacy-related hands-on activities and giveaways. Similar events will be taking place on that date at these locations around the state:
Prien Lake Mall - 496 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles
Mall of Acadiana - 5725 Johnston Street, Lafayette
The Boardwalk - 540 Boardwalk Boulevard, Bossier City.
Alexandria Mall - 3437 Masonic Drive, Alexandria
Pecanland Mall - 4700 Milhaven Road #200, Monroe
Then, we are asking schools, daycares and other groups to join in the fun on March 2nd as LPB and LAE sponsor Read Across Louisiana.
We are asking teachers, parents, grandparents and other interested parties to their child’s school or daycare and read Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat to the class at 10AM that day. Of course, we chose The Cat in the Hat because of our popular new children’s program The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! We chose March 2nd because that would have been Dr. Seuss’ (Theodore Geisel) 107th birthday.
Every class that participates is eligible for drawing for a visit by The Cat in the Hat to their school. We also encourage everyone to upload their activities from that day to our Facebook event page.
Enter the MASTERPIECE 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes!
After years of watching stunning locations on MASTERPIECE, you can now win a chance to see some of them in person if you are the Grand Prize Winner of the MASTERPIECE 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes! MASTERPIECE, in collaboration with VisitBritain, Britain's national tourism agency, offers you the chance to follow in the footsteps of great British drama as you tour some of MASTERPIECE's most iconic and beloved locations.
You could win a trip for two adults (four days/three nights) to the UK with VIP tours of some of MASTERPIECE's iconic locations featured in the Great British Heritage Pass, such as Highclere Castle, the setting for Downton Abbey!
Enter once each day from January 25, 2011 - April 26, 2011 (4pm, CT). Travel to UK must be from September 11 through 15, 2011. No purchase necessary; winner will be selected by random drawing.
Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by PBS viewers with additional support from contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series' future.
DON'T WAIT IN LINE - SHOPLPB!
LPB has more than 250 DVDs and books available on ShopLPB, such as the complete set of Lost Louisiana, Uncle Earl, or Jazz For Young People: What is New Orleans Jazz? .
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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February 2012
FEBRUARY 2011 MEMBER BENEFITS:
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo in Monroe
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Swine Palace Productions
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