February 20, 2013 - J.R. Martinez is stopping by the Santa Monica Library to discuss and sign copies of his book

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Actor, author and military hero J.R. Martinez is stopping by the Santa Monica Public Library to discuss and sign his inspirational book Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit tonight!  Tickets will start being handed out at 6:00 p.m.  The discussion/signing is taking place in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  Seating is limited, so arrive early to get your ticket at 6:00 p.m.

The Santa Monica Public Library is located at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call the Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600.

November 13, 2012 - J.R. Martinez will signing copies of his new book at Vroman's Bookstore tonight

Actor J.R. Martinez is discussing and signing copies of his inspirational new book Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit, at Vroman's Bookstore, at 7:00 p.m. tonight!  J.R. will also be stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra today.

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.

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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Photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi

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.

January 2, 2012 - The 123rd Rose Parade takes place this morning in Pasadena

The 123rd Rose Parade is taking place this morning in Pasadena!  The Grand Marshal this year is American hero, actor and 'Dancing with the Stars' champion J.R. Martinez!  Joining J.R. Martinez will be the incredible floats decorated with real flowers, marching bands and equestrians!  The Rose Parade starts at 8:00 AM at 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For additional information please check out the Rose Parade's official website here or call (626) 449-4100.

If you can't make it down to the parade, you can watch it live at 8:00 a.m. on channels 4, 5 and 7.