PROGRAMMING NEWS:

Happy Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras!

Our March membership campaign starts on Wednesday and we have some exciting new specials including concerts with Billy Joel on Wednesday at 9PM, Harry Connick, Jr. and super producer David Foster on Sunday, and the 25th anniversary of Les Miserables on Sunday, March 20 at 7PM. Also look for some new Louisiana documentaries in the coming week including Louisiana Baseball Stories (March 16 at 7PM), Treasures of LSU (March 21 at 8:30PM) and Native Waters: A Chitimacha Recollection (March 22 at 7PM).

Tonight at 8, American Masters has a profile of Carol Burnett.

On Tuesday at 7PM, we have a Louisiana Legends interview with former LSU Baseball Coach and Athletic Director Skip Bertman who led the Tigers to five national titles. That’s followed by The Tenth Inning (7:30), Ken Burns’ look at the modern era of major league baseball.

On Wednesday at 7, it’s Suze Orman’s Money Class and Great Performances Billy Joel Live at Shea Stadium at 9.

On Thursday at 7, Rock Pop & Doo Wop features some of the great performers of the 50s and 60s. That followed by Doc Martin at 9.

On Sunday at 7, New Orleans native Harry Connick, Jr. performs on Broadway with his big band followed by David Foster and Friends, featuring performances by Seal, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind and Fire, Kenny Loggins and many others.
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STILL TICKETS LEFT TO SEE ELMO’S HEALTHY HEROES IN BOSSIER CITY ON APRIL 5

LPB 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 this opportunity!

SEE CELTIC WOMAN IN BOSSIER!

LPB LPB has tickets for Celtic Woman's May 14th concert at the CenturyTel Arena in Bossier City. Tickets start at $100 and there is an opportunity to meet the lovely, talented ladies. Purchase a pair of tickets to see Celtic Woman at the CenturyTel Center on May 14th and you will be entered to win two passes to meet the ladies after the show! You will also receive a membership to Friends of LPB and a portion of your contribution is tax-deductible! The winner will be announced live on air during the Celtic Woman program on LPB….tune in on March 22nd! 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.

*Note: Offer valid through March 22nd. The meet & greet will be held after the performance. Friends of LPB cannot guarantee which members will be in attendance.

2011 LOUISIANA YOUNG HEROES ANNOUNCED

LPB The eight winners of the 2011 Louisiana Young Heroes awards have been announced. LPB and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge are co-presenters with underwriting support from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and ExxonMobil.

This year’s winners are:
Charlton Jesse Boyd, 15, a ninth grader at Loyola College Prep in Shreveport
Samuel Loyd Cooper, 18, a senior at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport
Cassidy Crews, 16, a junior at Buckeye High School who lives in Deville
Jenna Mitchell, 16, a junior at Slidell High School
Shaela Nelson, 16, a junior at Scotlandville Magnet High Scholl in Baton Rouge
Katherine Rashall of Ida, 17, a senior at North Caddo High School
Nicole Marie Torres, 15, a ninth-grader at Zwolle High School
Ty’Riana Wilson,17, a senior at Catholic High of New Iberia.

READ ACROSS LOUISIANA WAS A HIT!

LPB Thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s Read Across Louisiana project. Working with our partners at the Louisiana Association of Educators, we had celebrities reading Dr. Seuss books to children at malls around the state last Saturday and in classrooms on Wednesday. Check out the pictures on the Read Across Louisiana Facebook page.

SHOPLPB IS ALWAYS OPEN!

LPB LPB has more than 250 DVDs and books available on ShopLPB, such as Atchafalaya Houseboat, Good For What Ails You, or A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse.

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 7 - 13, 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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