PROGRAMMING NEWS:

First of all, we want to thank everyone who joined LPB or renewed their membership during the spring membership campaign. Thanks to the generous support of members like you, we did reach our goal. We will have the final totals next week.

Tonight at 7, Antiques Roadshow is in Dallas where appraisers examine a valuable painting. That’s followed by a profile of Dolley Madison on American Experience at 8 and an encore showing of LPB’s documentary Native Waters: A Chitimacha Collection at 9:30.

On Tuesday at 9, Frontline looks at the business of the NCAA and the state of college athletics.

On Wednesday at 7, Louisiana Public Square looks at the current “green” industries in Louisiana and whether they are viable options for our future. NOVA (8PM) takes an in-depth look at the earthquake that devastated Japan. at 10, we'll have an encore showing of the award-winning LPB documentary about John James Audubon’s time in Louisiana called A Summer of Birds.

On Thursday, we have new episodes of Black Books and Doc Martin.

On Friday at 7, Louisiana: The State We’re In has the latest news from the Special Session of the Legislature. At 10, it’s the premiere of Live from the Artists Den with a performance by Elvis Costello.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, PBS and LPB are re-airing Ken Burns’ series The Civil War starting Sunday at 8PM and running through Thursday of next week.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR CELTIC WOMAN TICKETS YET?

LPB has tickets for Celtic Woman's May 14th concert at the CenturyTel Arena in Bossier City. Tickets start at $100 and we still have great seats available! Visit LPB's website for more information or call the Friends of LPB office at 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4289 or 225-767-4289.

SEE TOMMY EMMANUEL IN CONCERT IN BATON ROUGE!

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel will be appearing live at the newly-renovated LSU Union Theater on Monday, May 23rd at 7:30PM. For a $75 contribution, you'll receive one ticket in Gold Seating plus a meet & greet pass to get face-to-face with Tommy, plus an autographed Tommy Emmanuel CD. Tickets are limited - to order, call (800) 272-8161, ext. 4289 or (225) 767-4289.

READY FOR SOME EGG-CITEMENT?

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 with a portion of the proceeds going to LPB!

KIDS DISH SERVED UP QUICHE AT THE RED STICK FARMERS MARKET

Kids Dish Online hosts Stephanie Riegel and Tracey Koch showed everyone how to make a "Fresh Tomato & Spinach Quiche" Saturday at the Red Stick Farmers Market. The taste test after the demonstration received rave reviews from adults and kids alike! To get more family-friendly recipes and to watch the how-to videos, go to Kids Dish Online. Kids Dish Online is underwritten by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital and Associate Food Stores.

SAVE GAS - SHOPLPB!

LPB has more than 250 DVDs available on ShopLPB. We also have great books such as A Summer of Birds, Atchafalaya Houseboat: My Years in a Louisiana Swamp, and Chef John Folse's The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine.

We have permanently lowered the 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 28 - April 3, 2011

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