Program News –
Tonight at 8PM, All Over But To Cry tells the story of how Hurricane Audrey devastated Cameron Parish in 1957.
NOVA (Tuesday at 7) has the final episode of Becoming Human.
Wednesday features three programs about Mustang, the Himalayan kingdom often called Shangri-La.
On Thursday at 8, we will air the final part of Hound of the Baskervilles on Sherlock Holmes that was preempted last week because of technical difficulties.
COX CABLE IS MOVING LPB2 IN THE BATON ROUGE AND LAFAYETTE AREAS
Cox Cable has announced that it will move LPB2, currently airing on Channel 11 in the Baton Rouge area and Channel 23 in the Lafayette area, to Channel 122 on December 8. As part of the move, Cox will also be moving LPB3 from Channel 122 to 123. Both channels are located in the Cox Cable Digital Tier which requires a digital box to receive the stations.
This change only affects Cox Cable viewers in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas. LPB’s channels will remain the same on the other cable systems around the state.
All three LPB channels are available over the air using an antenna in both areas. The Baton Rouge channels are WLPB-DT27.1, 27.2 and 27.3. The channels in Lafayette area are KLPB-DT24.1, 24.2 and 24.3.
For more information, contact Cox Cable at (225) 615-1000 or (800) 457-8974 in Baton Rouge or (337) 232-6323 or (888) 215-8474 in Acadiana.
THE LPB ONLINE HOLIDAY AUCTION IS UNDERWAY
Bidding is underway with the LPB Holiday Online Auction. Visit the LPB website at www.lpb.org/auction to check out all out all of the great jewelry, art and travel packages. Special thanks to Paul’s Jewelry of Lafayette for donating a fabulous pair of diamond earrings and the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans for its donation of a great weekend getaway. Bidding ends Friday, November 27 at 10PM. Bid now!
CELTIC WOMAN IN CONCERT APRIL 24 IN BATON ROUGE
The lovely ladies of Celtic Woman will be returning to the Baton Rouge River Center Arena on April 24 as part of their Songs from the Heart tour and as usual Friends has the best seats in the house.
Visit the Friends of LPB Box Office (www.lpb.org/boxoffice) to get your tickets for this fabulous concert. We have some very special packages that include a meet-and-greet with the ladies but they will be going fast. Check out their new Songs from the Heart program on Monday, November 30 at 7PM. If you have questions, call the Friends Office at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214 or (225) 767-4214 in the Baton Rouge area.
A 2010 FORD FOCUS IS THE GRANT PRIZE IN THIS YEAR’S FRIENDS OF LPB LAGNIAPPE SWEEPSTAKES
December 11 is the deadline to receive your entry in the 2009 Friends of LPB Lagniappe Sweepstakes. This year’s grand prize is a 2010 Ford Focus Sedan provided by the Southern Quality Ford Dealers.
Other prizes include a 3 Day/2 Night Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico Inn on the Alameda and Santa Fe School of Cooking; a 3 Day/2 Night Stay in Washington, DC at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites, a 3 Day/2 Night Stay in San Antonio, Texas A Victorian Lady Inn, and The Rainbow Series (Part 1) Glass Art, 13 1/2”h x 11”w x 9”d from Glass by James Michael.
If you haven’t received your Sweepstakes entry form, call Friends at 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4214, email friends@lpb.org or Click Here!
You can’t win if you don’t enter!
HAVE A VERY MONKEY WEEKEND WITH LPB!
Santa and Rudolph welcome LPB and Curious George to the Alexandria Mall on Saturday, November 21st at 1p.m. Join them at Center Court for a kids’ meet and greet. Santa will then enjoy cookies and milk with the kids while watching the new Curious George Movie “A Very Monkey Christmas” on the Alexandria Mall Giant Inflatable Movie Screen. Each child will receive a free Alexandria Mall holiday gift bag with colors, color sheet, coupons and a certificate for a free Curious George Book.
Curious George and Santa Claus will be the special guests for LPB’s Very Monkey Christmas on Sunday, November 22 from 1:30 to 4:30PM at Louisiana’s Christmas Forest, 23800 Old Scenic Hwy. in Zachary. It will include hayrides, storytellers, crafts, inflatables, refreshments and Curious George goodie bags for the kids. Children will have a chance to have their picture taken with Curious George and Santa Claus. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will bring some animals and LPB Kids Club sponsor Raising Cane's will provide the refreshments. The Christmas Forest is opening up early just for LPB, so don’t miss your opportunity to be the first to pick out your tree. . Admission in $5 for each child; adults and children under the age of one get in free. LPB Kids Club members will receive one free picture with Curious George or Santa Claus. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance by calling the Friends of LPB office at (225) 767-4214. They can also be purchased at the event.
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TRAVEL IN STYLE TO OUR NATIONAL PARKS
We have two great tours available. They are the National Parks Tour and the Colorado Train Tours in May.
Visit the website for more details or call (800) 272-8161, ext. 4464 or 767-4464 to sign up or get more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
David Garrett in Concert – Wednesday, February 17 at 8PM – Baton Rouge River Center Theatre – Friends of LPB is the only place to get tickets for this violin virtuoso. Tickets available online at www.lpb.org/boxoffice or by calling the Friends Office at 888-769-5000 or 767-4214.
GREAT NEW HOLIDAY SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE
We have just created some great new specials on Shop LPB.
First of all, there is free shipping on all items bought before December 24.
You can get the six-part series Louisiana: A History and the companion book, Louisiana: An Illustrated History for $99. That’s a savings of $38 off the regular price.
If you love the Atchafalaya, we have a great special featuring the Atchafalaya Houseboat DVD and book and Atchafalaya Swamp Revisited for $50. That’s $23 off the regular price.
Finally, our Parks special features the Louisiana’s Natural Treasures: Our State Parks and Our National Sites, Lost Louisiana: What’s In A Name? (Part 5) along with the great LPB cooler as lagniappe for only $50. That’s a savings of more than $30 off the regular price.
All the items in the specials are available separately at their regular price with free shipping.
These specials end on December 23rd, so go to the LPB website (Click HERE!) now to ensure you get these items before Christmas.
Remember Friends members get a 15% discount by typing in their discount code.
If you don’t want to order online, call 1-800-973-7246.
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November 16-22, 2009
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