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 - The 8,000th Walgreens store opens in Hollywood with many celebrities expected tonight

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Tonight, Walgreens opens their 8,000th store on Sunset Boulevard & Vine Street in Hollywood (formally, home to Borders) with many celebrities scheduled to attend!  Celebrities will begin arriving at 5:00 p.m.  Some of the celebrities expected to attend include the following:

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• Fergie who's the female vocalist for The Black Eyed Peas.

•  Actor Kurt Russell (Escape From New York, The Thing and many others) and his son Wyatt Russell who's also an actor.

• Mark McGrath who's the lead vocalist for the rock band Sugar Ray.

• Fashion consultant and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn.

• Former NFL player Terry Bradshaw.

• Former NFL player Howie Long.

• The Biggest Loser host and actress Alison Sweeney.

• Model and horse racing jockey Chantal Sutherland.

This Walgreens is located at 1555 North Vine Street and directions can be found here. 

Nevember 30, 2012 - Paseo Colorado's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration takes place tonight in Pasadena

The annual Paseo Colorado Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration is taking place from 6-8 p.m. tonight in Pasadena!  This free event will feature musical performances by Charlotte Sometime
(who was on the second season of The Voice), Christmas carolers and Chelsea Johnson!  The night will also feature the beautiful 24' Christmas tree being lit, dance performances by  Lineage Dance and a special appearance by Santa Claus!  Free popcorn and hot apple cider will be served.

Paseo Colorado is located at 280 East Colorado Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call Paseo Colorado at (626) 795-8891.

November 30, 2012 - An Officer and a Gentleman screens free at the Aero Theatre tonight

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The 1982 movie An Officer and a Gentleman (starring Richard Gere & Debra Winger) has a free screening tonight!  This event is taking place at 10:00 p.m. at the Aero Theatre.  No tickets for this event, as it's first come, first served.  The theatre seats 435 people, so arrive early. 

The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

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 - Apocalypto screens on December 20th followed by a Q&A with Mel Gibson & Farhad Safinia

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The 2006 movie Apocalypto screens on December 20th at the Egyptian Theatre followed by a question and answer session with writer/producer/director Mel Gibson and writer/producer Farhad Safinia at 7:30 PM!

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at either the box office or online at Fandango.  General admission is $11.00.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before the movie screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.

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.