Programming News
A Young Heroes special and a new Poirot highlight the programming for this week.
Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow continues its visit to Salt Lake City where they find some historic Mormon items. The History Detectives (8PM) examine a vandalized sculpture of former president Andrew Jackson.
On Tuesday at 8, Ken Burns completes the story of Lewis and Clark.
On Wednesday at 7, it’s the Louisiana Young Heroes 2010 special featuring profiles of this year’s eight winners and interviews with former recipients to find out how the award has changed their life. LPB’s Dorothy Kendrick produced the program. Prepare to be inspired!
On Friday at 10, Tori Amos performs on Live from the Artists Den.
n Sunday at 8, it’s another new Poirot on Masterpiece Mystery!. This one is called The Third Girl.
FOLSE TAPINGS UNDERWAY
We kicked off the studio tapings for Chef John Folse’s new 26-part After the Hunt series last Wednesday. Through July 27, tapings are Monday through Thursday at 11AM and 2:30PM in the LPB studios and 11AM on Fridays. Not only do you get to see John and the crew in action, but you will also get a free meal!
A limited number of seats are available for each taping. If you would like to reserve your spot for a taping contact Friends of LPB at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4289 or 767-4289 in the Baton Rouge area or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
COME JOIN LIDIA BASTIANICH AT THE RED STICK FARMERS MARKET IN BATON ROUGE ON AUGUST 7TH
Famed PBS Chef Lidia Bastianich will be in Baton Rouge on Saturday, August 7 to appear live on LPB from 2:30 to 4:30PM during Lidia’s The Best of Italy.
In conjunction with National Farmers Market Week, Lidia will also make a special appearance at the Red Stick Farmers Market in Baton Rouge from 9 to 11AM, which will include a book signing for her latest book Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy from 9 to 10AM. Chef Peter Sclafani from Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant in Baton Rouge will also prepare some of Lidia’s favorite recipes from 10 to 11AM. The Red Stick Farmers Market event is free and open to the public.
At 7PM, LPB and Lidia will hold a wine tasting from 7 to 9PM. Catering will be provided by White Oak Plantation. We will let you know the location as soon as we determine where it will be. The cost is $75 per person. Call Friends of LPB at (225) 767-4214 or 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214 for more information.
ATTENTION LAWRENCE WELK SHOW FANS!
Friends of LPB will host a Meet & Greet Dessert Reception with Ralna English on Saturday, August 14th from 6 to 7PM at the LPB Studios, 7733 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. The cost is just $20 per person. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call Friends at (225) 767-4214 or (800) 272-8161, ext. 4214.
RED, WHITE & BUBLÉ TRIVIA CONTEST GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
Congratulations to Bobby Devillier of Baton Rouge for winning the grand prize in our Red White and Bublé Trivia contest. He received two tickets to Michael’s July 14 concert at the New Orleans Arena and a copy of his Crazy Love CD. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the contest!
LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE IN CENLA
Come join the studio audience for LPB’s taping of its July edition of Louisiana Public Square on Thursday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria. The Center is located at 1203 3rd St. in downtown Alexandria.
Agriculture is the topic for the program is in Louisiana. Up to 16 citizens selected by the LSU Public Policy Research will have a chance to voice their opinion on the issue and question the panel of experts. LPB President/CEO Beth Courtney and LSU Media Law Professor Craig Freeman are the hosts for the program.
If you would like to be in the studio audience for the program, RSVP BY July 16 to LPB at 1-800-272-8161, extension 4204 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a special reception and the taping will be from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The program will air Wednesday, July 28 at 7PM. on LPB. The sponsors for this program are The Louisiana Forestry Association and The Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center.
KIDS SOUP
Check out Kids Soup, our new website to encourage kids to eat healthier, better balanced meal by getting them involved in the preparation of the food.
The website is an offshoot of the Kids Soup column in The Baton Rouge Advocate written by sisters Stephanie Riegel and Tracey Koch since 2005. The new website features short video segments demonstrating how to make some of Kids Soups' most popular recipes. The site also includes recipes that users can download, and tips on everything from nutritional information to food preparation tips to handy short cuts. The videos are fast-paced and fun to watch, but are also comprehensive and easy to understand.
Kids Soup is sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Associated Food Stores.
LPB HAS A NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
If you are a Facebook Friend of LPB, you need to switch over to our new fan page. Our old group page had a 5,000 friend limit which we had reached - so we couldn't accept new friend requests. We have sent out invites to all of our friends, so all you need to do is "like" the new page. You'll get the same info, pictures, videos, etc. on the new page.
SHOPLPB IS ALWAYS OPEN!
Friends members can get a 15% discount on all ShopLPB purchases. Just type in your code when you check out.
More than 250 items are available for a contribution to LPB. It’s an excellent way to support your public television network in these tough financial times.
Visit ShopLPB or call 1-800-973-7246. For a copy of our new color catalog with descriptions of most of our documentaries, music specials and educational series just email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 1-800-272-8161 or 767-4274.
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