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Prohibition continues tonight! At 7, see part two - A Nation of Scofflaws. In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. We will have an encore showing of the episode at 9PM.

Tuesday night at 7, we'll have the final episode of Prohibition - A Nation of Hypocrites. Gangsters make huge profits and wreak havoc in cities across the nation. That episode will also encore at 9PM.

LPB goes to the dogs Wednesday night! At 7, Nature will trace dogs' roles as guard, hunter, hauler, and spiritual protector. At 9, we'll have an encore showing of Great Performances. Actor Hugh Laurie shows his musical side as he performs with blues legends in New Orleans. You can download the track "Police Dog Blues" for free.

Thursday nights starting at 7, we travel to Great Britain, with Antiques Roadshow UK, Doc Martin, Foyle's War, and Prime Suspect.

Friday night, Charlie and Shauna tell you about the latest news and events across the state on Louisiana: The State We're In at 7PM. That is followed by the rest of our news and public affairs lineup: The McLaughlin Group, Washington Week, and Need to Know.

Saturday at 11PM, R&B hits the Austin City Limits stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears.

Inspector Lewis takes on a blackmail plot that goes wrong and turns more sinister on Masterpiece at 8PM. At 10:30, meet some of the artists whose works are up for bid in the 2011 LPB Art & Travel Auction.

BID NOW - BID OFTEN!

LPB Bidding is underway for the 2011 LPB Art & Travel Auction! This will be our largest auction yet, with over 200 pieces of donated art available for you to bid on. Bidding with conclude with the live program on LPB on Thursday, October 27th from 7 to 10PM. (WLAE in New Orleans will join us at 8PM.)

LIKE LPB - IF YOU LIKE PEARL JAM!

LPB If you’re a fan of Pearl Jam, then you need to be a fan of LPB’s Facebook page, too! Go to LPB’s Facebook page and click “Like.” Be watching our page and the LPB website to find out how you can score free tickets to a screening of American Masters: Pearl Jam 20 at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge on October 18th! We will start giving tickets away this week - don't miss out!

WIN A CAR - AND HELP LPB!

LPB Show your support for public television by entering the Friends of LPB 35th Anniversary Raffle. This year’s Grand prize is a 2012 Hyundai Accent from All-Star Automotive Group. Second prize is a round trip flight for two in the Continental U.S. from Delta Airlines. Every dollar raised will go toward providing quality programming in our communities. For only $35 per raffle ticket, you’re helping to keep LPB strong, which makes you a winner, and you just might be the owner of a new car! The drawings will be held during the 2011 LPB Art & Travel Auction on October 27th!

DECEMBER = DOO WOP!

LPB LPB is hosting a Rock, Pop and Doo Wop Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 3rd at the LSU Union Theater. Featured performers include Gene “Duke of Earl” Chandler, The Coasters (“Yakkety Yak”), The Chiffons (“One Fine Day”), Shirley Alston Reeves, the former lead singer of the Shirelles, and Baton Rouge’s own Jimmy Clanton. For tickets, go to the Friends Box office online or call 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4289 outside the Baton Rouge area, or 225-767-4289.

KIDS DISH ONLINE IS THERE FOR ANY OCCASION

LPB Need a tailgating snack? How about Kids Dish Chunky Guacamole? Stephanie and Tracey make cooking fun - and delicious! The best way to get your kids to eat healthier is to have them help prepare healthy snack and meals! Check out all of their videos and recipes on Kids Dish Online! Thank you to Associated Food Stores for their support of Kids Dish Online!

FOR A BOOK OR DVD, SHOPLPB!

LPB LPB has more than 250 DVDs and books available on ShopLPB, such as Louisiana Story: The Reverse Angle, Baton Rouge's Troubled Waters, or Evangeline.

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.

JUST FOR LAUGHS....

LPB How about some memorable moments from Doc Martin?

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October 3-9, 2011

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October 2012

Enchanted Mansion Doll Museum
Valid for 2-for-1 admission of equal or lesser value during the month; subject to availability
For more information, contact Lulu Ragusa at (225) 769-0005.

Rapides Symphony Orchestra
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