Program News:

Tonight at 8, American Experience looks back at the building of Hoover Dam. Lost in Austen continues through Wednesday at 9 each night.

NOVA has part 2 of Becoming Human at 7PM on Tuesday,

On Wednesday at 7, it’s the wild men of Borneo on Secrets of the Dead.

On Friday at 10, it’s Elvis Costello (real name is Declan MacManus) on Austin City Limits.

BID EARLY AND BID OFTEN -- THE ONLINE HOLIDAY AUCTION IS UNDERWAY

LPB Looking for that great piece of jewelry or that local piece of art or a trip to Napa Valley. . .all for an unbelievable price? Check out over 95 items at the LPB Holiday Online Auction at www.lpb.org/auction. Special thanks to Paul’s Jewelry of Lafayette for donating a fabulous pair of sterling and diamond pave earrings and the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans for its donation of a great weekend getaway complete with spa services at Spa Aria. To check out all the items and sign up to bid, visit www.lpb.org/auction.

HAVE A VERY MONKEY CHRISTMAS WITH LPB

LPB 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 which is located at 23800 Old Scenic Hwy. in Zachary. It will include hayrides, storytellers, crafts, inflatables, refreshments and Curious George goodie bags for all the kids. Children will have a chance to have their picture taken with Curious George and Santa Claus. BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will also be bringing some of its animals to the event and LPB Kids Club sponsor Raising Canes will provide the refreshments.Louisiana’s Christmas Forest is opening up early just for LPB so that families can also pick out their Christmas tree during the event.

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.

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:

LPB 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

LPB 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 23 so go to the LPB 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.

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November 9-15, 2009

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NOVEMBER MEMBER BENEFITS:

Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month
Call (318) 949-2323 for more information.

BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo
Valid for 2-for-1 admission during the month; subject to availability.
Contact Mary Woods at mwoods@brzoo.org for more information.

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