PROGRAMMING NEWS:

Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow is in San Diego and American Experience has part one of its biography of Ronald Reagan at 8PM.

On Tuesday, Pioneers of Television (7PM) looks at local kids' shows and Frontline (9PM) examines how the digital revolution has affected our lives.

On Wednesday at 7, Electric Dreams features a British family forced to use decades old technology in their home. NOVA</b>" title="NOVA">NOVA</a> (8PM) looks at Making Stuff Smarter while NOVA scienceNOW (9PM) asks the question How Smart Are Animals?

On Thursday at 7PM, Chef John Folse is roasting a wild boar at 7PM and Doc Martin (9PM) will offend at least five people in this new episode.

On Sunday at 7PM, Nature travels to the Himalayas and Masterpiece starts a new series called Any Human Heart at 8. At 9, it’s the premiere of a new British comedy called Outnumbered featuring parents trying to cope with their three rambunctious children,

THE FRIENDS BOX OFFICE HAS GREAT SEATS FOR CELTIC WOMAN!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Celtic Woman tickets at their February 14 concert at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre in New Orleans. LPB also has tickets for their the May 14th concert at the CenturyTel Arena in Bossier City. Tickets start at $100 for both shows and there is a meet & greet opportunity for the Bossier City Concert. 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.

ELMO IS COMING TO BATON ROUGE & BOSSIER CITY!

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!

DEADLINE FOR YOUNG HERO NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY!

Time is running out to nominate a deserving young person in grades 7-12 for the 2011 Louisiana Young Heroes Awards. The deadline for nominations is February 11. We are looking for outstanding students who have served their community, overcome adversity and inspired others. LPB and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge are the presenters of the awards which are underwritten by Blue Cross and BlueShield of Louisiana and ExxonMobil.

Nomination forms are available at all public, private, and parochial middle and high schools or online.

If you have any questions, call 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4276 or (225) 767-4276, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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.

LPB AND BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF LOUISIANA LAUNCH STEP IT UP!

LPB and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana are joining forces to help the young people of Louisiana lose weight and get in shape. The project is called Step It Up! and is funded by a $38,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. LPB will provide information from health professionals for tweens and teens on the best ways to control or reduce their weight and get in shape. Using a social media online network, young people will be motivated and encouraged to get active and eat healthier. Schools and youth groups across the state will participate in activities designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The online content will include excerpts from LPB’s award-winning series Kids: Trying to Trim Down and Step by Step: Kids Trimming Down produced by LPB’s Dorothy Kendrick. Health professionals will also answer questions online and provide tips for children and their parents on the best ways to successfully tackle childhood obesity.

SHOPLPB NEVER CLOSES!

LPB has more than 250 DVDs and books available on ShopLPB, such as Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans, The Spirit of A Culture: Cane River Creoles, or Evangeline.

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.

Visit ShopLPB or call 1-800-973-7246.

Thanks for watching!

February 7 -13,  2011

Get the e-news free via email!  Click here.

Support the programs you enjoy by becoming a Member.

To make a secure, online contribution to Friends of LPB, click here.

Don't forget to use your MemberCard to receive discounts at restaurants, Bed & Breakfasts, and attractions across the state.
Get the details.

February 2012

FEBRUARY 2011 MEMBER BENEFITS:

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo in Monroe
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month; unlimited use.
For more information, email Joe Clawson at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (318) 329-2400.

Swine Palace Productions
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month; subject to availability.
Call Vastine Stabler at (225) 578-3527 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for details.

Get a copy of your favorite LPB program. All you have to do is click on the ShopLPB logo above.

You may also call 1-800-973-7246 to order your VHS tapes and DVDs

Click here to update your email preferences or to change your email address, contact information, etc.

You may also contact us by emailing friends@lpb.org.

---

Click here to view E-News Archives.