Life in Hollywood, California and Surrounding Areas

March 31, 2013 - Update on the blog and my Twitter account

2013-03-31T15:12:00.000-07:00

I wanted to update you all on this blog and my Twitter account. I really love posting local events, helping many of you get tickets to events and I've really come to love and care about many of you. Your sweet messages always uplift me.

Doing the blog allows me to take my mind off some of the more difficult issues I'm dealing with and have an escape. I've been unemployed a few years now, it's not easy finding work to begin with, let alone being out of work for a few years. I've started to feel helpless and hopeless. I've ran through most of my savings (no government help) and now I find myself in a very difficult situation. There's other issues as well, some foreseen and some unforeseen.

I don't like being a downer, so I don't take joy in having to post this message. Unfortunately, the blog and my Twitter account are both going to have to take a hiatus. My hope is I'll be able to get the blog back up and running in a month or two. I still have some messages that will launch reminding people of some events like Shark Lagoon Nights on Saturdays, but I probably won't be posting many (if any) new events.

Normally, I wouldn't want to post a message like this, but I didn't want to just leave without saying anything. Many who I've come to know have really lifted my spirits with their messages and support. Thank you all! Hope to be back soon.

Blessings to you all,
Casey

March 29, 2013 Megan Arial has a free concert at CityWalk tonight

2013-03-28T23:25:00.001-07:00

The Music Spotlight Series continues tonight with pop singer Megan Arial hitting the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight! The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue. In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here. If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

March 29, 2013 - Wynonna Judd is stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra today

2013-03-28T21:12:00.000-07:00

Country singer Wynonna Judd is stopping by The Grove to meet fans and discuss being on the new season of Dancing with the Stars with Extra today at 10:00 AM! Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming 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, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule and/or check Extra's website. Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.

March 28, 2013 - G.I. Joe: Retaliation premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight! Stars from the movie (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, Jonathan Pryce, Byung-hun Lee, Elodie Yung, Ray Stevenson, D.J. Cotrona, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park & other cast members), the filmmakers and other celebrity guests are scheduled to begin walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m. If you're planning on attending for celebrity spotting, I highly recommend arriving early.

The historic Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).

March 28, 2013 - Pieces (of Ass) returns to celebrate the 10th Anniversary tonight in Hollywood

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Cameron Diaz photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen

Zachary Levi photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen

The play Pieces (of Ass) returns to Hollywood to celebrate the 10th Anniversary tonight at the Henry Fonda Theatre! Celebrities (Cameron Diaz, Moby, Mark Cuban, Seth Green, Zachary Levi, Brandi Glanville, Brande Roderick, Shanna Moakler, Andy Dick, Luke Perry, Ben Feldman, Jill Wagner, Amber Smith and many others) are scheduled to begin arriving at 7:00 p.m. to walk the pink carpet! Tickets can be purchased here.

The Henry Fonda Theatre is located at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call the Henry Fonda Theatre at (323) 464-0808.

March 28, 2013 - Willie Geist, Caroline Manzo, Justin Bieber's mother and Keith Urban are 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! Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today. The schedule for the day includes the following:

Television host Willie Geist is scheduled to arrive at 1:00 p.m. and discuss what he's up to.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. and discuss the new book Let Me Tell You Something: Life as a Real Housewife, Tough-Love Mother, and Street-Smart Businesswoman.

Justin Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss the troubles her son has been dealing with lately.

Country singer Keith Urban is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss his Light The Fuse Tour.

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

March 28, 2013 - Caroline Manzo signs her new book at The Grove tonight

2013-03-27T21:23:00.000-07:00

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo is stopping by Barnes & Noble at The Grove to meet fans and sign her new book Let Me Tell You Something: Life as a Real Housewife, Tough-Love Mother, and Street-Smart Businesswoman at 7:00 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 Caroline Manzo arrives at 7:00 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.

March 27, 2013 - Kevin Hart, Lily Collins and Michael Angarano are stopping by The Grove today

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Photo courtesy of Tony Shek

Celebrities are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do their interviews with Extra today! Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today. Here's the schedule for the day:

Photo courtesy of DAIJHNAI RAGGUETTE

Actor/comedian Kevin Hart is scheduled to arrive at 11:00 a.m. and discuss going on tour and other topics.

Lily Collins and Michael Angarano are scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. and discuss their new movie The English Teacher.

March 27, 2013 - DVD signing for the new release of horror movie The Collection tonight in Burbank

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The horror movie The Collection celebrates the DVD and Blu-ray release today at Dark Delicacies with a signing at 7:00 PM! Stars Josh Stewart, Emma Fitzpatrick, Randall Archer, writer/director Marcus Dunstan and writer Patrick Melton are all scheduled to attend! The DVD will be sold for $19.98 and the Blu-ray will be sold for $24.99.

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here. For further information, please call Dark Delicacies at (818) 556-6660.

March 26, 2013 - Rogue premieres tonight at the ArcLight Hollywood with details on how you can attend

2013-03-25T20:54:00.001-07:00

The new DirecTV original television series Rogue premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight! The stars (Thandie Newton, Marton Csokas, Joshua Sasse, Leah Gibson & other cast members), the producers and other celebrities are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:15 p.m.

Details on how to attend the premiere: If you're not a member of Gofobo, sign up (it's free, quick and easy). Next click this link to RSVP and print out the free tickets. Attendees are asked to arrive in business casual clothing (no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, g-strings, etc). Tickets don't guarantee entry, so it's important to arrive early. Attendees will be lining up at the southeast corner of Sunset and Ivar. The first two episodes of the new show will begin screening at 7:30 p.m.

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.

March 24, 2013 - It's G.I. Joe: Retaliation "Americana Day" at Golden Apple Comics today with lots of freebies and fun

2013-03-23T22:41:00.000-07:00

Golden Apple Comics is celebrating the upcoming movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation with "Americana Day" today at the store from 12-2 PM! This is a free event, so arrive early as many are expected to attend. The event features the following:

G.I. Joe: Retaliation star Elodie Yung (who plays Jinx in the film) will be meeting fans and signing free autographs!

Carl's Jr. will be on hand serving free Western Bacon Cheeseburgers, fries and soft drinks!

Marinello Schools of Beauty will be giving fans free camouflage manicures and makeup!

Free prizes will be available from the movie.

The first 100 fans to arrive will receive a free Americana Italian Ice from Mustache Mike's.

Madame Tussauds will have a life-size wax figure of actor and WWE Champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that fans will be able to pose for photos with!

Fans will be able to test their shooting skills with free paintball target practice, courtesy of Paintball USA!

Our friends at Power 106 will be on hand playing music and doing giveaways!

You'll have an opportunity to write a letter to our brave troops courtesy of Operation Gratitude!

Golden Apple Comics will also have 20% off all merchandise in the store!

Golden Apple Comics is located at 7018 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call Golden Apple Comics at (323) 658-6047.

March 23, 2013 - Artist Vs Poet and This Century have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

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Photo courtesy of Joe Kirkland

Emerging Artist Saturdays kicks off with pop/rock bands Artist Vs Poet (Joe Kirkland, Dylan Stevens & Jason Dean) and This Century (Joel Kanitz, Ryan Gose, Sean Silverman & Alex Silverman) hitting the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight! The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue. In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here. If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

March 23, 2013 - Free Zumba party today at Athleta at The Grove with Olympian Catherine Garceau attending and more

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Athleta at The Grove is throwing a free Zumba party today from 1-4 PM! Zumba is a dance fitness program, so you can get fit and there will be giveaways every 30 minutes.

Canadian Catherine Garceau who won the bronze medal in synchronized swimming at the 2000 Olympic Games will also be on hand meeting fans. How great would it be to train with an Olympian? Following the party, Catherine Garceau will also be teaching a free Zumba class at 4:00 PM.

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call Athleta at (323) 937-0329.

March 22, 2013 - Roshon Fegan and Chelsea Williams have a free concert at CityWalk tonight

2013-03-21T23:55:00.000-07:00

Photo courtesy of Chelsea Williams

Photo courtesy of Roshon Fegan

The Music Spotlight Series kicks off tonight with rapper Roshon Fegan and rocker Chelsea Williams hitting the stage at Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood to perform a free concert for fans tonight! The concert is taking place from 7-10 p.m. at CityWalk's 5 Towers Concert Venue. In addition to being free, this concert is also outdoors, so dress warm.

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza and directions can be found here. If you're planning on attending, please call Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood at (818) 622-4455 to confirm the schedule.

March 21, 2013 - The Funk Brothers are being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this morning

2013-03-20T21:23:00.002-07:00

Motown musicians The Funk Brothers (Jack Ashford, Joe Messina & Eddie "Chank" Willis) are being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. today! Musicians Stevie Wonder, Ray Parker, Jr. and songwriter & music producer William "Mickey" Stevenson will be the guest speakers at the ceremony.

If you can't make it down, the ceremony will be streaming live at the Hollywood Walk of Fame website.

This event is taking place at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard (off Sycamore) and directions can be found here.

March 20, 2013 - NBC's The Voice premieres at the Chinese Theatre tonight with details on how to get free tickets

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NBC's The Voice has a big 4th season premiere at the Chinese Theatre tonight! Coaches from the series (Adam Levine, Usher, Blake Shelton & Shakira), host Carson Daly, the producers and other celebrity guests are scheduled to begin walking the red carpet at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. the first episode of the new season will screen inside the Chinese Theatre.

Sound fun? How 'bout some free tickets to attend? First, join Gofobo and then click here, here, here or here to print out tickets. There are lots of tickets available, but if tickets are all gone at the link you click, click another. These tickets don't guarantee entry, so it's important you arrive early.

The historic Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).

March 20, 2013 - Mad Men has a premiere for the 6th season tonight in West Hollywood

2013-03-19T23:12:00.002-07:00

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AMC's Mad Men celebrates the start of the 6th season with a premiere at the Directors Guild of America tonight! The stars (Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Staton, Rich Sommer, John Slattery and other cast members) and producers are scheduled to start arriving at 5:30 p.m. I'm not sure if there will be red carpet or not, but there may be photo and/or autograph opportunities.

The Directors Guild of America is located at 7920 Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here.

March 19, 2013 - The Host premieres tonight at the ArcLight Hollywood with details on how you can attend

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The Host premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight! The stars (Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, Boyd Holbrook & other cast members), writer Stephenie Meyer, the filmmakers and other celebrities are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.

Details on how to attend the premiere: They're looking for real fans to attend this premiere, so the first 200 fans to line up and bring a copy of The Host: A Novel will get free admission to the premiere! Also, the first 70 fans to arrive will also have access to a VIP fan viewing area. Fans will be allowed to start lining up at 2:00 p.m. on the southeast corner of Sunset and Ivar.

While fans will be allowed to begin lining up at 2:00 p.m., I highly recommend arriving earlier to scope out the area. Many fans are going to be attending and any advantage can help you get in to the premiere tonight. Some who arrive late may also try to worm their way into line, so keep an eye out on those trying to cut. That could cost you your opportunity to make it in the premiere. Security will handle those cutting in line if it's brought to their attention.

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.

Special thanks to both Marco "Itchyy Panda" Hovanky and Lydia Treminio for their help with this entry! Hope everyone stays safe and has fun!

March 18, 2013 - Olympus Has Fallen premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight

2013-03-17T22:34:00.000-07:00

The new movie Olympus Has Fallen premieres at the ArcLight Hollywood tonight! The stars (Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Finley Jacobsen, Dylan McDermott, Rick Yune, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett & other cast members) and filmmakers are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:00 p.m. If you're planning on attending to spot celebrities as they arrive, I highly recommend arriving early.

The ArcLight Hollywood is located at 6360 West Sunset Boulevard and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call the ArcLight Hollywood at (323) 464-1478.

March 18, 2013 - Game of Thrones premieres at the Chinese Theatre

2013-03-17T22:33:00.000-07:00

The HBO series Game of Thrones premieres the 3rd season at the Chinese Theatre tonight! Stars from the series (Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Maisie Williams, Michelle Fairley, Emilia Clarke, Alfie Allen, Iain Glen, Kit Harington & and other cast members), producers and other celebrity guests are scheduled to begin walking the red carpet sometime between 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. If you're planning on attending for celebrity spotting, I highly recommend arriving early.

Kit Harinton will also be doing an interview at The Grove earlier in the day.

The historic Chinese Theatre is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation (which you can get at the information booth without having to purchase anything).

March 18, 2013 - Kit Harington is stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra this morning

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Photo courtesy of Kevin Dougherty

Actor Kit Harington is stopping by The Grove to meet fans and discuss the new season of Game of Thrones with Extra today at 9:30 AM! Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming today.

Kit Harington will also be attending the Game of Thrones premiere tonight in Hollywood.

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

March 18, 2013 - Kristen Johnston signs her new book at Book Soup tonight

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Actress Kristen Johnston stops by Book Soup to discuss and sign her new book Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster at 7:00 PM!

Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here. If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

March 16, 2013 - Jessica Alba signs her new book at Vroman's Bookstore today

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Actress Jessica Alba signs her new book The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You today at Vroman's Bookstore starting at 12:00 PM!

Vroman's Bookstore is located at 695 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and directions can be found here. For any additional information, please call Vroman's Bookstore at (626) 449-5320.

March 15, 2013 - Stephenie Meyer and stars from The Host sign the book and posters today at The Grove

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Photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen

Author Stephenie Meyer stops by Barnes & Noble at The Grove as to sign her book The Host: A Novel at 2:00 PM! Stars from the new movie The Host (Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons and Jake Abel) will also be on hand signing free mini-posters for those who purchase the book. Stephenie Meyer and the cast will also be doing an interview with Extra at The Grove at 1:30 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 Stephenie Meyer and the cast of The Host arrive 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.

March 15, 2013 - Roma Downey, Stephenie Meyer & stars from The Host and Rita Moreno are all stopping by The Grove today

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Saoirse Ronan photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen

Jake Abel photo courtesy of Tom Sorensen

Actress, producer and author Roma Downey is scheduled to arrive at 10:15 a.m. and discuss her new book A Story of God and All of Us: A Novel Based on the Epic TV Miniseries "The Bible."

Author Stephenie Meyer and stars Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons and Jake Abel are scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to discuss their movie The Host. Stephenie Meyer and the cast will also be doing a book and poster signing at Barnes and Noble at The Grove today at 2:00 PM.

Actress, singer and author Rita Moreno is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 p.m. and discuss her new book Rita Moreno: A Memoir.