KLRU-TV, Austin PBS » downton abbey http://www.klru.org Inspiring Austin Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:59:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Downton Abbey Season 3 Starts 1/6 http://www.klru.org/blog/2013/01/downton-abbey-season-3-starts-16/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2013/01/downton-abbey-season-3-starts-16/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:40:22 +0000 kaitlin http://www.klru.org/blog/?p=7989 more →]]> Are you eagerly anticipating the return of DOWNTON ABBEY? Be sure to check out the third season of the turn-of-the century drama with all new episodes, beginning January 6th on KLRU-TV at 8pm!

The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate. Shirley MacLaine joins the much-loved cast, which includes Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton and many others. “No family is ever what it seems from the outside,” observes Smith’s shrewd character.

]]> http://www.klru.org/blog/2013/01/downton-abbey-season-3-starts-16/feed/ 1 Catch up on Downton Abbey in December http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/12/catch-up-on-downton-abbey-in-december/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/12/catch-up-on-downton-abbey-in-december/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:44:49 +0000 april http://www.klru.org/blog/?p=7896 downton
KLRU-TV to present Season 1 & 2 of Masterpiece Classic “Downton Abbey” this December. KLRU features Season 1 & 2 of Downton Abbey for our viewers to enjoy this month! As we all eagerly await the new Season 3 of … more →]]> downton

KLRU-TV to present Season 1 & 2 of Masterpiece Classic “Downton Abbey” this December.

KLRU features Season 1 & 2 of Downton Abbey for our viewers to enjoy this month! As we all eagerly await the new Season 3 of Masterpiece Classic “Downton Abbey,” it is time to reflect on the previous seasons.

For those needing to see the story from the very, very beginning with Season 1 of Downton Abbey, KLRU will provide this treat starting on Saturday, December 15th. On that Saturday from 6 pm- midnight, you can watch all four episodes of Season 1 of Downton Abbey.

Then on Sunday, December 16th, KLRU-TV will offer fans a real Downton Abbey Marathon starting at noon. Season 1 of Downton Abbey will be repeated noon-6 pm. Then at 6 pm, Season 2 of Downton Abbey will be featured till 10 pm that evening.

Season 2 continues the next Sunday, December 23rd from 6 pm-10 pm and repeated on Saturday, December 29th at 8 pm.

Then on Sunday, December 30th, the Christmas finale of Season 2 will air from 8 pm-10 pm.

KLRU also has a special offer for our viewers to get Season 3 on DVD. Support KLRU now to reserve your copy

]]> http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/12/catch-up-on-downton-abbey-in-december/feed/ 3 It’s our birthday wish to raise $270,000 during our March pledge drive! http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/03/its-our-birthday-wish-to-raise-270000-during-our-march-pledge-drive/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/03/its-our-birthday-wish-to-raise-270000-during-our-march-pledge-drive/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:31:00 +0000 eringg http://www.klru.org/?p=5367 more →]]> For 50 years now, KLRU has inspired Austin with television programs, community projects and educational initiatives that spark creativity, exploration, and understanding, both locally and around the world. We invite you to wish KLRU a Happy 50th Birthday by giving a gift in support of our March fundraising drive.

This month, KLRU must raise more than $270,000 to continue to provide you with more than 30,000 hours of programming, that for FIVE decades, has been the best on television. We hope you can watch, and support, this weekend:

Tonight: Inspire Understanding by giving a gift for Moyers & Company at 8pm (Welcome back, Bill!)

Saturday: Inspire Creativity with a gift for a VERY special episode of Austin City Limits at 8pm – Season 37 Highlights: Some of our favorite moments from Season 37. Tune in for your chance to get tickets to see Radiohead tape a performance for Season 38 – every gift made will automatically be entered to win 1 of 5 pairs of balcony tickets to the Tuesday night taping. We also have a limited number of guaranteed tickets to offer for donations of $500 – but the only way to secure those is by watching Saturday night and calling in!

Sunday: Inspire Exploration by supporting our smash hit Downton Abbey at 7pm – We’ll be airing a behind-the-scenes special and a fan-favorite episode from Season 2. Take your exploration even further by entering the Masterpiece Sweepstakes to win a trip to Britain and tour the castles that inspired Downton Abbey.

They say you only turn fifty once, but with the help of supporters like you, we feel like we’re just getting started, and that KLRU’s best work is still ahead of it. Give your Birthday gift to KLRU right now!

If you are not interested in one of our fantastic thank you gifts, I hope you will consider giving a gift of $50 in honor of KLRU’s 50 years of service. That’s just $1 for each year that KLRU has inspired Austin.

Thanks for watching and supporting KLRU-TV!

]]> http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/03/its-our-birthday-wish-to-raise-270000-during-our-march-pledge-drive/feed/ 0 Downton Abbey finale screening 2/19 http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/02/downton-abbey-finale-screening-219/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/02/downton-abbey-finale-screening-219/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:48:32 +0000 april http://www.klru.org/?p=5157 more →]]>

THIS JUST IN: Master Pancake (with riffers John Erler, Kerri Lendo, and Martha Kelly) will perform a special tribute before the 8 pm screening! Be sure to arrive by 7:30 for this special pre-finale entertainment.

Join KLRU and other Downton Abbey fans as we watch the season finale of this beloved Masterpiece Classic series.

The screening will be February 19th in KLRU’s Studio 6A. Doors open at 7 pm and the Downton Abbey finale will  start promptly at 8 pm.  We’ll have preshow entertainment, light snacks, giveaways and more.

The screening is free, but an RSVP is required. RSVP now

This event is cosponsored by Austin Eavesdropper

If you can’t attend this event, please watch at home … the Downton Abbey finale airs at 8 pm on 2/19 on KLRU

]]> http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/02/downton-abbey-finale-screening-219/feed/ 1 Preview Screening: Downton Abbey 1/5 http://www.klru.org/blog/2011/12/preview-screening-downton-abbey-15/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2011/12/preview-screening-downton-abbey-15/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:59:40 +0000 april http://www.klru.org/?p=4910 more →]]> Join KLRU and other Downton Abbey fans as we preview the first hour of the second season of this beloved Masterpiece Classic series.

The screening will be January 5th in KLRU’s Studio 6A. Doors open at 6:30 and the screening will start promptly at 7. The event is free, but an RSVP is required. RSVP now

Downton Abbey season two starts airing on January 8th on PBS, but we’re giving our fans a chance to see the first hour before anyone else. We’ll have Downton Abbey items to give away and light refreshments will be served. RSVP now

]]> http://www.klru.org/blog/2011/12/preview-screening-downton-abbey-15/feed/ 1 It's perfect weather for #whyKLRU http://www.klru.org/blog/2011/12/its-perfect-weather-for-whyklru/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2011/12/its-perfect-weather-for-whyklru/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:54:45 +0000 eringg http://www.klru.org/?p=4763 more →]]> Did you enjoy the rainy day yesterday by staying inside and turning on KLRU? If so, you would have caught the incredible Andrea Bocelli all-star concert in Central Park and the encore presentation of the first episode of Downton Abbey – you can always count on KLRU for quality programming, enriching our lives with the finest in arts and culture.

Your on-air KLRU personalities during Downton Abbey: Linda, Jesse and Betsy

We heard from so many of you this weekend and thanks to you we raised $75,995 towards our goal of $240,000 – if you gave a gift this weekend, THANK YOU!

If you’ve been waiting to make your gift this pledge drive, you might be interested in what we have coming up tonight on KLRU – we’ll be live in the studio during Antiques Roadshow with the final opportunity to get your tickets to the 2012 KLRU Antiques Appraisal Fair! If you haven’t secured your place yet at this fun event, you can donate now or call in tonight to do so!

Don’t forget to comment on any of our blog, Facebook or Twitter posts for a chance to win a KLRU t-shirt prize package! Comment often! #whyKLRU

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