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Events for the Week of Jan 1st - Jan 7th

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Sneak Preview of "Downtown Abbey" Season 2 Premier Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Friends of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will present a sneak preview of the Season 2 premiere of “Downton Abbey” on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and Forrest County in Hattiesburg. Refreshments will be provided at 6 p.m., and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Winner of six Emmy Awards, “Downton Abbey” is a story of love and intrigue. The plot is straight out of the era of Jane Austen and depicts the intertwined lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. Season 2 resumes during the time of World War I.
Following the show, University of Southern Mississippi professor Dr. Andrew Weist, an expert on World War I, will give a brief talk about the history and time period portrayed in the show. Attendees who dress in period costume will be entered in a drawing to win “Downton Abbey” Season 1 on Blu-Ray.
“Downton Abbey” Season 2 airs every Sunday from Jan. 8 through Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. on MPB TV.
For more information, contact The Friends of Mississippi Public Broadcasting at 601.432.6309.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public affairs programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages by providing informative programming and educational resources. MPB’s locally-produced programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi’s unique culture and diverse heritage. Children’s television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state’s emergency preparedness and response system. Since 1970, MPB has won over 400 national, regional and statewide awards, including Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow and Parents’ Choice® Awards. For more information on MPB, its programs, mission or educational resources, please visit www.mpbonline.org.