Program News –
Tonight at 7, the lovely ladies of Celtic Woman are back with Songs from the Heart. Find out how to get tickets to their April 24th concert.
Brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen will be live in the studio Tuesday at 7 for his Magnificent Mind at Any Age and The Brain in Love specials.
A Summer of Birds, LPB’s new documentary about the year ornithologist John James Audubon spent in West Feliciana Parish, premieres Wednesday at 7 and will be rebroadcast on Sunday at 7.
On Thursday at 7, enjoy a Christmas tradition when the Rockettes present their annual show followed by music legend Johnny Mathis at 8:30.
Friday at 10, it’s highlights from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
Sunday at 5, Chef John Folse will be cooking up a holiday feast as he hosts highlights from his Christmas shows. Find out how to get his new cookbook.
 LPB, A Louisiana Tradition!
LPB Book Fair November 25 and December 4 with Chef John Folse on December 1
When you make a purchase at any of the seven Louisiana Barnes & Noble Bookseller Stores in Louisiana between November 25 and December 4, LPB will receive up to 20% of the sale. Just mention LPB when you check out and LPB will get part of the profits. This applies to everything from café gift items, magazines, CDs, DVDs to books.
Join Friends of LPB and Chef John Folse for the premiere of his newest cook book, Hooks Lies & Alibis, which showcases Louisiana’s vibrant fishing culture and cuisine.
The premiere and book signing will be at the Citiplace Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, December 1st from 6 to 8pm. Be the first to own this unique book filled with delicious Louisiana recipes and photos of fishing adventures through the generations collected from Louisiana families. Chef Folse will be there to sign your book and share stories of reeling in the perfect bite.
Don’t forget the LPB Book Fair at all Barnes & Noble Booksellers statewide going on now until Friday, December 4. Be sure to mention LPB when you checkout, and 20% of your sale will go toward providing programming on LPB! Just make sure to say “I want to support LPB.”
YOUR PLEDGE TO LPB COULD GET YOU TICKETS TO SEE CELTIC WOMAN ON 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.
THERE’S ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE 2009 FRIENDS OF LPB LAGNIAPPE SWEEPSTAKES
The deadline for entering the Friends Lagniappe Sweepstakes is December 11. The grand prize is a 2010 Ford Focus that was generously donated 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, 3 Day/2 Night Stay in San Antonio, Texas A Victorian Lady Inn, 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 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
You can’t win if you don’t enter.
TRAVEL IN STYLE TO OUR NATIONAL PARKS
We have two great tours available. They are the National Parks Tour and the Trains of the Colorado Rockies Tour 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. Catch David in concert on Wednesday, December 2 at 8:30PM, Saturday, December 5 at 2:30PM and Sunday, December 6 at 8:30PM.
CELTIC WOMAN SONGS FROM THE HEART CONCERT –
Saturday, April 24 at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena. Friends has the best seats in the house for this great concert. For a full list of ticket options, visit www.lpb.org/boxoffice or watch the girls in concert on Monday, November 30 at 7PM and Saturday, December 5 at 4PM.
WE ARE OFFERING SOME GREAT HOLIDAY SPECIALS AND FREE SHIPPING THROUGH DECEMBER 23 ON SHOPLPB
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 23 so go to the ShopLPB website (https://secure.lpb.org/shoplpb/) 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.
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.
Thanks for watching!
|
November 30-December 6, 2009
Get the e-news free via email! Click here.
Support the programs you enjoy by becoming a Member.
To make a secure, online contribution to Friends of LPB, click here.
Don't forget to use your MemberCard to receive discounts at restaurants, Bed & Breakfasts, and attractions across the state.
Get the details.
December 2012
December Member Benefits:
White Crane Productions
Valid for 2-for-1 admission for performance(s) in December or January, subject to availability.
For more information, contact Mr. Lou Illar at or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Old Governor's Mansion (Foundation for Historical Louisiana)
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month; touring hours are 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; excludes special events.
Contact Ms. Carolyn Bennett at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at (225) 387-2464.
Get a copy of your favorite LPB program. All you have to do is click on the ShopLPB logo above.
You may also call 1-800-973-7246 to order your VHS tapes and DVDs
Click here to update your email preferences or to change your email address, contact information, etc.
You may also contact us by emailing friends@lpb.org.
Click here to view E-News Archives.
|
