February 20, 2013 - Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena

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Retired Major League Baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers player Mike Piazza
signs his new book Long Shot tonight at Vroman's Bookstore!  The signing starts at 6:00 p.m. and you can have up 4 purchased books signed. 


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.

January 28, 2013 - Christopher Kennedy Lawford discusses addiction with Dr. Drew and signs his new book tonight in Pasadena

Christopher Kennedy Lawford and Dr. Drew Pinsky will be talking about addiction and taking questions tonight at the Pasadena Recovery Center starting at 6:00 PM!  Christopher Kennedy Lawford will also be selling and signing copies of his new book Recovery to Live: Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction: Your Self-Treament Guide to Alcohol, Drugs, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Hoarding, Smoking, Sex, and Porn. 

Please RSVP to attend this event by either calling (626) 389-9730 or e-mailing Shelby@valerieallenpr.com.  Christopher Kennedy Lawford will also be stopping by The Grove today.

The Pasadena Recovery Center is located at 1811 North Raymond Avenue and directions can be found here. 

December 30, 2012 - Uggie will be meeting fans & signing his new book in Pasadena today

The lovely & talented Jack Russel terrior Uggie (star of The Artist & Water for Elephants) will be signing copies of his new book  Uggie: My Story and posing for pictures at Vroman's Bookstore today!  The signing starts at 2:00 p.m.

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.

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 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.

June 18, 2012 - Olympic Gold medalist Dominique Moceanu discusses and signs her new book in Pasadena tonight

Dominique Moceanu won the gold medal in 1996 at the  Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA. with the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team.  She's discussing and signing her new book Off Balance: A Memoir at Vroman's Bookstore starting at 7:00 p.m. tonight! 

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

June 12, 2012 - John Scalzi is signing copies of his new book Redshirts in Pasadena tonight

Science fiction writer John Scalzi is stopping by Vroman's Bookstore to discuss and sign his new book Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas at 7:00 PM!  Vroman's Bookstore is located at 695 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Vroman's Bookstore at (626) 449-5320.

April 11, 2012 - Amanda Beard signs her new book tonight in Pasadena

Amanda Beard is an American who has won 7 Olympic medals for swimming.  Tonight she's stopping by Vroman's Bookstore to discuss and sign her new book In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir at 7:00 PM!  Vroman's Bookstore is located at 695 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Vroman's Bookstore at (626) 449-5320.

March 24, 2012 - RSVP for a free screening of Waiting for Guffman on 3/27 in Pasadena

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See a free screening of the 1996 movie Waiting for Guffman on March 27th at 7:30 p.m. in Pasadena!  You can RSVP for this screening starting at 2:00 p.m. today right here.  The screening is taking place at the Laemmle's Playhouse 7, located at 673 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Laemmle's Playhouse 7 at (310) 478-3836.

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.

December 5, 2011 - Free sneak preview of the new movie 'He Loves Me' on December 8th

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 The new Antonio Banderas movie 'He Loves Me' is scheduled to be released in 2012, but you can see it on Thursday in Pasadena FREE!  'He Loves Me' is a romantic comedy and also stars  Paul Dano, Alia Shawkat, Steve Coogan, Annette Bening, Deborah Ann Woll and Elliot Gould.  Click here to make reservations.

November 15, 2011 - Shaquille O'Neal's new book goes on sale today at Vroman's Bookstore & you can return on 11/28 to get it signed

Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal signs his new book 'Shaq Uncut: My Story' November 28th, at 7:00 PM at Vroman's Bookstore.  Books will start being sold on November 15th, so buy your copy early from Vroman's to ensure getting your book signed by Shaq on November 28th.  Vroman's is located at 695 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena and directions can be found here.

November 12, 2011 - Oringinal Catwoman Julie Newmar is signing her new book today in Pasadena

The beautiful and seductive original Catwoman Julie Newmar will be discussing and signing her new book 'The Conscious Catwoman Explains Life on Earth' today at Vroman's Bookstore starting at 5:00 PM!  Vroman's Bookstore is located at 3729 East Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena.  Directions can be found here.

Happy Halloween!

Writer/director John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic Halloween was set in Haddonfield, Illinois, but it was actually filmed in Southern California.

This is Michael Myers' home that was originally located at 707 Meredian Avenue, but has since been moved to 1000 Mission Street in South Pasadena.  Directions to the home can be found here.

  This is the home where Jamie Lee Curtis' character Laurie Strode was babysitting, it's located at 1530 North Orange Grove Avenue in Hollywood.  Directions to this home can be found here.

 This is the home (on the left hand side) Laurie Strode's best friend Annie was babysitting (and murdered) in the movie.  The address is 1537 North Orange Grove Avenue in Hollywood.  Directions to the home are here.

****If you decide to check these homes out, please be discreet and don't disrupt the neighborhood.  These homes are private property, so no trespassing.****

Happy Halloween, everyone!  Stay safe and have fun.