December 10, 2012 - Stevie Wonder drops by The Grove today for an interview with Extra

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Legendary singer Stevie Wonder is stopping by The Grove 3:30 p.m. to meet fans, do an interview with Extra and sing a song or two today!

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

December 4, 2012 - Tori Spelling drops by The Grove today for an interview with Extra

Actress Tori Spelling is stopping by The Grove 1:30 p.m. to meet fans and discuss her new TV movie The Mistle-Tones with Extra today!  The interview will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

December 3, 2012 - Carole King is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

Carol King is being honored today

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Legendary singer and songwriter Carole King is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  Actress Kristin Chenoweth will be a guest speaker at the ceremony.

This event is taking place at 6906 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

December 2, 2012 - A Star Trek book signing event in Glendale today

Trekkies will want to attend a Star Trek discussion and book signing today at Mystery and Imagination from 3-5 PM!  Those scheduled to attend include the following:

• Actress  Arlene Martel (who married Spock on the September 15, 1967 episode) discusses and signs the softcover ($16.95) and hardcover ($26.95) editions of Mixed Messages.

• Actor Sean Kenney (who played Captain Christopher Pike) will be signing his softcover book Captain Pike Found Alive! ($14.95).

• Author and science fiction historian Michael Mallory will be signing his new book The Science Fiction Universe and Beyond: Syfy Channel Book of Sci-Fi ($40.00).  Arlene Martel and Sean Kenney are featured in the book and will also be signing copies.

• George Clayton Johnson, who wrote the very first episode is also scheduled to stop by and sign any of the books listed above.

Mystery and Imagination is located at 238 North Brand Boulevard in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Mystery and Imagination at (818) 545-0206.

December 1, 2012 - The Alameda Writers Group have a free seminar in Glendale for aspiring Hollywood writers today

The Alameda Writers Group has another excellent seminar from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Glendale!  This free event will feature producer/writer/actor Christopher Lockhart giving aspiring Hollywood writers invaluable advice and guidance.

This event is taking place at the Glendale Central Library in the Upstairs Auditorium.  The Glendale Central Library is located at 222 E. Harvard Street and directions can be found .  For any additional information, please call the Glendale Central Library at (818) 548-2030.

November 30, 2012 - Rick Baker is being honored with a star on the Walk of Fame today

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Make-up, special effects and costume/wardrobe designer Rick Baker is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today!  Director Barry Sonnenfeld will be a guest speaker at the ceremony.

This event is taking place at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard (in front of the Guinness World Records Museum, on Hollywood and Highland) and directions can be found here. 

November 29, 2012 - Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and Kristin Davis are stopping by The Grove today

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A couple celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The schedule for the day includes the following:   

• Professional wrestling superstar Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. and discuss the WWE, visiting our troops, completing his first movie and other topics.

• Actress Kristin Davis is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss her latest projects.

 
 The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending either or both of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

November 26, 2012 - The X Factor finalists, William Shatner, Piers Morgan & Conor Maynard are all stopping by The Grove today

Lots of celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The schedule for the day includes the following:  

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• The X Factor finalists (Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens, Vino Alan, Emblem3, Diamond White, Paige Thomas, Fifth Harmony & CeCe Frey) are scheduled to arrive at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the show.

• Actor William Shatner is scheduled to arrive at 10:30 a.m. and discuss his new app Shatoetry and other projects.

•  Talk show host Piers Morgan is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. to discuss Piers Morgan Tonight.

• British pop singer Conor Maynard is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss his music.

 Special thanks to Fatima Giselle for her help!

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

November 25, 2012 - Phillip Phillips has a free concert today at The Americana at Brand

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American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips will be performing a free outdoor rock/folk concert today!  The concert starts at 2:00 p.m. and is taking place at The Americana at Brand.

The Americana at Brand is located 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Americana at Brand at (818) 637-8982. 

November 22, 2012 - Free Thanksgiving meals being served today

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  I give thanks to all of you.  Thank you all for your kind messages, love and support!  Really lifts my spirits.

Many of you might have family far away, or not be able to financially celebrate the day.  Please don't spend the day alone.  Get out and celebrate the big day with others.  I'll list some venues that will be serving free Thanksgiving meals for you to enjoy today!  Lines are expected, so arrive early.  Here's the list:

•  Café Gratitude will be serving their excellent free organic vegan Thanksgiving meals at two of their locations!  From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or until they run out of food.  They're located at 512 Rose Avenue in Venice.  For further information, please call Café Gratitude at (424) 231-8000.  Directions can be found here.

•  Café Gratitude will also be serving their excellent free organic vegan Thanksgiving meals at their Santa Cruz restaurant!  Meals will be served from 11:30 am to 2:00 p.m., or until they run out of food.  They're located at 103 Lincoln Street and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Café Gratitude at (831) 427-9583.

• The Laugh Factory Hollywood is hosting their 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast with free food and comedians entertaining you today!  Meals will be served at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Dane Cook, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Nealon, Paul Rodriguez, Larry Miller and other comedians will be serving food and performing all day.  They're located at 8001 Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Laugh Factory Hollywood at (323) 656-1336 ext. 1.

•  The Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Celebration will have meals, haircuts and basic health care exams available for everyone attending!  Meals and services will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.  The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is located at 1855 Main Street and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Celebration at (310) 394-3153.

Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving with family and/or friends and stay safe out there!  - Casey

November 20, 2012 - Singer Max Schneider is doing a free meet and greet in North Hollywood today

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Singer, dancer, model and actor Max Schneider is doing a free meet and greet in North Hollywood!  This event is taking place at Nappy Tabs today from 4:00-4:45 p.m.   

Nappy Tabs is located at 5152A Lankershim Boulevard and directions can be found here.

November 20, 2012 - Rock band Rush are being inducted into the Guitar Center's RockWalk today

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Rock band Rush are being honored in Hollywood today when they're inducted into the Guitar Center Hollywood's RockWalk at 12:00 PM!  Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart will all be on hand for the ceremony (along with a special guest speaker) to put their handprints in front of the store.

The Guitar Center Hollywood is located at 7425 Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.

November 19, 2012 - Apolo Ohno is stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra this morning

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He's an Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist in speed skating and Apolo Ohno is scheduled to arrive at The Grove at 10:00 a.m. to discuss returning to compete on Dancing with the Stars with Extra!  This interview will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

November 17, 2012 - Director Gary Ross is signing copies of his new book at The Grove today

Writer/producer/director Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit, Big and many others) is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to sign his new book Bartholomew Biddle and the Very Big Wind at 2:00 PM!
 
This is a wristbanded event, so you'll want to buy the book once the doors at Barnes & Noble open at 9:00 AM to ensure getting your book signed when  Gary Ross arrives at 2:00 PM.  If you can't be at Barnes & Noble when they open, please call and make sure wristbands are still available before you head over.   

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (323) 525-0270.

November 16, 2012 - Krysten Ritter and Vanessa Williams are stopping by The Grove today

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A couple celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The schedule for the day includes the following:   

• Actress Krysten Ritter is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. and discuss starring on her show Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.

• Actress and singer Vanessa Williams is scheduled to arrive at 1:00 p.m. and discuss her new show 666 Park Avenue and other projects she's working on.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending either or both of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

November 15, 2012 - Bethenny Frankel will be at The Grove today talking healthy eating

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Author and talk show host Bethenny Frankel is stopping by The Grove today to meet fans, hand out snack samples and give tips on getting (or keeping) everyone healthy!  She'll be at on the North Side of Gilmore Lane at The Grove from 12:00-2:30 p.m.

Bethenny Frankel is teaming up with California Almonds to teach people to eat right and get in shape.  You can download the FREE guide Snack Talking with Bethenny Frankel by clicking this link. 

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive and directions can be found here. 

November 15, 2012 - Suraj Sharma stops by The Grove for an interview today

Actor Suraj Sharma is scheduled to arrive at The Grove at 1:30 p.m. to meet fans and discuss his film debut in the new movie Life of Pi with Extra!  This interview will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

October 13, 2012 - Will Ferrell, Cheryl Burke, Emmitt Smith, Katie Cassidy, J.R. Martinez and Kylie Minogue are all stopping by The Grove today

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Lots of celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today!  The interviews will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres at The Grove.  The schedule for the day includes the following: 

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• Actor Will Ferrell is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. and discuss several projects, including signing on to voice Lego: The Piece of Resistance.

• Professional dancer Cheryl Burke and dance partner/retired NFL player Emmitt Smith are scheduled to arrive at 10:30 a.m. and discuss this season of Dancing with the Stars.

•  Actress Katie Cassidy is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. to discuss her new show Arrow.

•  Actor J.R. Martinez is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss his new book Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit.  J.R. Martinez will also be signing his book tonight at Vroman's Bookstore.

•  Singer Kylie Minogue is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 p.m. and discuss her new album The Abbey Road Sessions

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending any of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

November 12, 2012 - Billy Burke is stopping by The Grove today for an interview with Extra

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Actor Billy Burke is scheduled to arrive at The Grove at 1:30 p.m. to meet fans and discuss The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 and his new show Revolution with Extra!  This interview will be taking place next to the Pacific Theatres.

 The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on attending this appearance, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change, appearances are made private or celebrities are rescheduled.

November 10, 2012 - Rico Rodriguez signs his new book today in Glendale

Modern Family star Rico Rodriguez is meeting fans and signing his new book Reel Life Lessons ... So Far!  This event is taking place at Barnes & Noble at The Americana at Brand at 2:00 p.m. today.

The Americana at Brand is located at 889 Americana Way in Glendale and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Barnes & Noble at (818) 545-9146.