PROGRAMMING NEWS:

Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow finishes its visit to San Diego and American Experience (8PM) chronicles the ill-fated Greeley Expedition.

On Tuesday at 7, Pioneers of Television revisits crime dramas and Frontline looks at the shortage of pathologists around the country. One part of the show deals with New Orleans.

On Wednesday at 7, Electric Dreams is a three-part series that takes away all the modern technology from a British family and forces them to live with technology from the 70s, 80s and 90s. NOVA (8PM) looks at new materials that protect the environment while NOVA scienceNOW (9PM) looks at how the brain functions.

On Thursday at 7, Chef John Folse is roasting doves, Sherlock Holmes (8PM) tries to save a peace treaty and Doc Martin (9PM) gets a secret admirer.

On Friday at 10PM, Start, Louisiana, native and country superstar Tim McGraw performs on Soundstage.

On Saturday, Old Guys (8:30) get jealous when Sally’s old boyfriend returns.

On Sunday, look for profiles of Alistair Cooke on Masterpiece (8PM) and former First Lady Nancy Reagan at 9PM.

NOMINATE A YOUNG HERO TODAY!

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).

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.

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.

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE CELTIC WOMAN IN CONCERT

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.

BARNEY WILL BE IN LAKE CHARLES THIS WEEK!

LPB still has great seats available for Barney’s Birthday Bash in Lake Charles on February 1 and Lafayette on February 8. The brand new show features 25 new tunes! As part of LPB’s 35th birthday, we are offering tickets plus a meet and greet with Barney for his Birthday Bash for only 35-dollars – and that includes Kids Club membership for your children! To get tickets and more information, visit the LPB website or call the Friends office at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214 or 225-767-4214.

ELMO IS COMING TO LOUISIANA!

Friends of LPB has great seats for Elmo’s Healthy Heroes in Baton Rouge on March 19th at 10:30AM 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!

SHOPLPB - FOR YOUR HOME VIEWING PLEASURE

LPB has more than 250 DVDs and books available on ShopLPB, such as From Cotton Fields to Cyberspace: The Barksdale AFB Story, Frame After Frame: The Images of Herman Leonard, or Money Smarts.

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.

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January 31 - February 6, 2011

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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
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