March 9, 2013 - Free screening of Mask followed by a Q&A with the screenwriter and cast members

Free screening of the movie Mask (1985) followed by a question and answer session with writer Anna Hamilton Phelan and cast members (no names are listed & schedules permitting) today!  The screening starts at 2:00 p.m. in the MLK Jr. Auditorium at the Santa Monica Public Library.  Seating is limited, so arrive early.

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.

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.

February 12, 2013 - The Sessions screens free followed by a Q&A tonight at the Aero Theatre

The Sessions (2012) has a free screening tonight followed by a question and answer session with writer/producer/director Ben Lewin and Cheryl Cohen-Greene (who the story is based on)!  This event is taking place at 7:30 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.

February 9, 2013 - Free screening of Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker in Santa Monica today

Free screening of the 2010 documentary Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone followed by a question and answer session with director/writer/producer Lev Anderson today!  The screening starts at 2:00 p.m. in the MLK Jr. Auditorium at the Santa Monica Public Library.  Seating is limited, so arrive early.

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.

February 4, 2013 - Corpse Bride screens free tonight at the Aero Theatre

Tim Burton's 2005 animated movie Corpse Bride 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.

January 26, 2013 - Free screening of Hollywood to Dollywood followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars in Santa Monica today

Today there's a free screening of the documentary Hollywood to Dollywood followed by a question and answer session with director John Lavin and stars Gary Lane & Larry Lane!  This event starts at 2:30 p.m., at the Santa Monica Public Library in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium.  Seating is limited, so arrive early. 

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.

January 19, 2013 - Crimes and Misdemeanors & Ed Wood both screen with a Martin Landau Q&A at the Aero Theatre tonight

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The 1989 movie Crimes and Misdemeanors and the 1994 movie Ed Wood both screen starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre tonight!  In between films, there will be a question and answer session with star Martin Landau that will be moderated by author and film historian Foster Hirsch!  Martin Landau was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Crimes and Misdemeanors and won an Oscar for his role in Ed Wood.

Tickets to this event can be purchased at the box office or online here.  General admission is $11.00.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.





The landmark 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.

January 12, 2013 - Susie Glaze and the HiLonesome Band have free concert at the Santa Monica Public Library today

Susie Glaze and the HiLonesome Band have a free country/bluegrass/folk concert from 3-4 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library today!   Seating is limited, so arrive early.

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.

December 12 The Blue Lagoon screens tonight followed by a Q&A with Christopher Atkins and Randal Kleiser at the Aero Theatre

The Blue Lagoon (1980) screens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre with a special DVD signing and question and answer session!  Star Christopher Atkins and director/producer Randal Kleiser will be meeting fans and signing copies of the DVD from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the lobby.  Following the movie, they'll also participate in a question and answer session!

Tickets to this event can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango.  General admission is $11.00.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark 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.

December 5, 2012 - Flying Lessons premieres tonight in Santa Monica

The new movie Flying Lessons premieres tonight at the Laemmle's Monica 4-plex!  Stars from the movie (Hal Holbrook, Cary Elwes, Christine Lahti, Nikki Deloach & Rick Gonzalez), director Derek Magyar  and celebrity guests (Luke Evans, David Duchovny, Chris Carter & others) are all scheduled to start walking the red carpet at 6:30 p.m.

The Laemmle's Monica 4-plex is located at 1332 2nd Street in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Laemmle's Monica 4-plex at (310) 478-3836.

December 2, 2012 - Cast Away screens free tonight at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

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The movie Cast Away (starring Tom Hanks) that was released in 2000 has a free screening tonight!  This event is taking place at 10:30 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 - 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 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 1, 2012 - Oliver Stone signs copies of his new book, screens 2 episodes of his new documentary series followed by a Q&A

The new Showtime documentary series The Untold History of the United States screens 2 episodes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre with director/writer/narrator Oliver Stone attending!  Oliver Stone and series co-creator Dr. Peter Kuznick will also be meeting fans and signing copies of their new book The Untold History of the United States at 6:45 p.m. in the lobby of the Aero Theatre.  Following the movie, there will be a question and answer session with Oliver Stone that will be moderated by Robert Scheer!

Tickets to this event can be purchased at the box office or at Fandango here.  General admission is $10.00.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark 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.

October 31, 2012 - Creature From the Black Lagoon screens with star Julie Adams attending

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The 1954 monster horror classic Creature From the Black Lagoon screens tonight in 3-D at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre with star Julie Adams attending!  Julie Adams will be meeting fans and signing copies of her new book The Lucky Southern Star: Reflections From the Black Lagoon from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Aero Theatre.  Following the movie, there will be a question and answer session with Julie Adams that will be moderated by film historian Alan K. Rode!

Tickets to this event can be purchased at the box office or at Fandango here.  General admission is $13.00.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark 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.

October 27, 2012 - The 7th Annual Dusk-to-Dawn Horrorthon takes place tonight in Santa Monica

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The 7th Annual Dusk-To-Dawn Horrorthon is taking place tonight at the Aero Theatre!  Hellraiser (1987), Motel Hell (1980), The Devil's Rain (1975), Christine (1983), The Living Dead of Manchester Morgue (1974) and The Manitou (1978) will all screen starting at 7:30 PM!  The night also includes free food, Monster Energy Drinks, Pete's Coffee, prizes, giveaways and more!

Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased on Fandango here.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark 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. 

October 22, 2012 - Lauren Conrad is signing copies of her books tonight in Santa Monica

Television star, author and fasionista Lauren Conrad is meeting fans and signing copies of Starstruck: A Fame Game Novel and/or Lauren Conrad Beauty tonight at Barnes & Noble at the Third Street Promenade 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 Lauren Conrad 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.

 Barnes & Noble is located at 1201 3rd Street in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (310) 260-0158. 

October 21, 2012 - Less Than Zero screens with star Andrew McCarthy attending

The 1987 movie Less Than Zero screens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre with star Andrew McCarthy attending!  Andrew McCarthy will be meeting fans and signing copies of his new book The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Aero Theatre.  Following the movie, director/writer/producer Jim Hemphill will conduct a question and answer session with Andrew McCarthy!

Tickets to this event can be purchased at the box office or online here.  General admission is $11.00.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark 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.

October 19, 2012 - Uggie "signs" his new book tonight at the Third Street Promenade

Not sure how I feel about this event, but I'll let you all be the judge  Uggie the adorable Jack Russel terrier who starred in The Artist, Water for Elephants and other movies is stopping by Barnes & Noble at the Third Street Promenade at 7:00 PM!  Uggie will be meeting fans and will have his paw pressed in ink in order to put his paw print in copies of his new book Uggie: My Story!

Barnes & Noble is located at 1201 3rd Street in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call Barnes & Noble at (310) 260-0158.

October 17, 2012 - RSVP to attend a free screening of Yogawoman followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers in Santa Monica on 10/23

RSVP to attend a free screening of the new documentary Yogawoman followed by a questions and answer session with the filmmakers!  The screening is taking place at the Laemmle's Monica 4-plex on October 23rd at 7:30 p.m.  RSVP for the screening here. 

The Laemmle's Monica 4-plex is located at 1332 2nd Street in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any further information, please call the Laemmle's Monica 4-plex at (310) 478-3836.