PROGRAMMING NEWS:
We are entering the final week of our Spring membership campaign. We want to thank everyone who has joined or renewed their membership and urge everyone who hasn’t to join online or by calling 888-769-5000. Your support provides us with the funding we need to purchase and create the shows you see all year including the great local shows we are premiering this week.
Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow visits Palm Springs, followed at 8:30 by the premiere of Treasures of LSU, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the art, literature and priceless artifacts on the LSU Campus. It was produced by LPB’s Liz Barnes.
On Tuesday at 7, it’s the premiere of LPB’s new documentary Native Waters: A Chitimacha Collection, the story of the Chitimacha Indians of South Louisiana, produced by award-winning Senior Producer Tika Laudun (Louisiana: A History). That’s followed by Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart where your pledge of support can get you tickets to their May 14th concert at the CenturyTel Arena in Bossier City.
On Wednesday at 7, it’s an encore showing of Harry Connick, Jr in concert followed by Rock Pop & Doo Wop at 9PM.
On Thursday, it’s encore showings of Treasures of LSU (7PM), Native Waters at 8PM and repeat of last week’s Doc Martin episode at 9PM.
On Saturday, it’s the premiere of Behind The Britcoms: From Script to Screen at 9PM, a special featuring the actors and the creators of the popular British comedies including Keeping Up Appearances and Are You Being Served?
On Sunday at 6, it’s Ed Sullivan’s Rock & Roll Classics featuring performances by the Beatles, Stones, Doors, Turtles, Sly and the Family Stone and many others. That’s followed at 8 by Celtic Woman and Suze Orman’s Money Class at 10PM.
THE FRIENDS OF LPB BOX OFFICE IS OPEN
Friends of LPB has great seats for Elmo’s Healthy Heroes in 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 seeing Elmo LIVE!
KIDS DISH HOSTS TO GIVE FREE COOKING DEMONSTRATION AT RED STICK FARMERS MARKET
Tracey Koch and Stephanie Riegel, stars of LPB’s Kids Dish Online, will appear at the Red Stick Farmers Market on Saturday, March 26th. The ladies will do a demonstration in the kitchen area beginning at 10 a.m. Tracey and Stephanie will have a special guest - everyone's favorite little red monster! Speaking of red, the spotlight will be tomatoes -- their health benefits and quick and easy recipes to help families enjoy this delicious, healthful fruit. Kids Dish Online is devoted to helping Louisiana families live healthier lifestyles by getting them in the kitchen and cooking WITH their kids. Kids Dish Online, which features recipe video clips, is underwritten by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital and Associate Food Stores.
WE'LL HAVE EGG-STRA SPECIAL FUN!
Join Super WHY! at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Citiplace in Baton Rouge for LPB’s Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 16th from 11AM to 1PM. Experience springtime excitement with an Easter Egg Hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! From pictures with Super WHY! to face painting and performances by author and award-winning Storyteller Diane de Las Casas there’s plenty in store for children to enjoy. Children can also decorate cupcakes for $3 and a portion of the proceeds goes to LPB!
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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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March 21 - 27, 2011
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March 2012
MARCH 2011 MEMBER BENEFITS:
Monroe Symphony Orchestra
Valid for 2-for-1 admission for tickets purchased during the month for our April 9th, 7PM performance at the Monroe Civic Center Arena; subject to availability, For more info, contact Vicky Valenzano at (318) 812-6761 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Shreveport Opera
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month; subject to availability.
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