Bank of America customers get free admission to museums locally & nationwide the first weekend of every month

Photo of the Discovery Science Center courtesy of Buchanan-Hermit

If you're a Bank of America customer, you can get free admission to some local museums (nationwide, for those out of state) the first weekend of every month by showing your card!  The following museums are offering free admission on Saturday and Sunday:

• Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (323) 857-6000.
• Autry National Center of the American West located at 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (323) 667-2000.
• Skirball Cultural Center located at 2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (323) 440-4500.
• Hammer Museum located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (310) 443-7000.
• Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) located at 628 Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (562) 437-1689.
• Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (949) 494-8971.
• Discovery Science Center is located at 2500 North Main Street in Santa Ana and directions can be found here.  For further information, please call (714) 542-2823.

Visit Bank of America's website for a complete list of dates, museums in other states taking part and other information.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

March 7, 2013 - D.L. Hughley and Cheryl Burke by The Grove today for an interview with Extra

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D.L. Hughley and professional dance partner Cheryl Burke are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and discuss the new season of Dancing with the Stars with Extra today at 1:30 PM!  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 2, 2013 - Book signing with the authors of Beautiful Creatures at Dark Delicacies today

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Photo courtesy of Kami Garcia

Authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl will be signing the movie tie-in edition of Beautiful Creatures ($10.99) and they'll be joined by author Mark Cotta Vaz in signing Beautiful Creatures: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion ($18.99) today at Dark Delicacies!  The book signing starts at 2:00 p.m.

Actress and author Amber Benson will also be doing a book signing at Dark Delicacies at the same time.

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 1, 2013 - Chelsea Handler and the Chelsea Lately cast are stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra today

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Chelsea Handler and the cast of Chelsea Lately are stopping by The Grove to meet fans and do an interview with Extra today at 1:30 PM!  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. 

February 27, 2013 - Jimmie Johnson, Mark Wahlberg and Sean Combs are stopping by The Grove today

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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:

•  NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss winning the Daytona 500.  Jimmie is also doing a meet and greet at Sparkles Cupcakes at The Grove from 3-4 p.m.

• Actor Mark Wahlberg and singer/actor Sean "Diddy" Combs are scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss working together to create new movies and television shows.

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.

February 26, 2013 - Theo James and the Golden Boy cast and Laurie Holden are stopping by The Grove today

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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:

•  Actor Theo James and cast members from Golden Boy are scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. and discuss their new CBS show.

• Actress Laurie Holden is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and discuss the new season of The Walking Dead.

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.

February 25, 2013 - Jordana Brewster and Matthew Fox stop 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!  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:

•  Actress Jordana Brewster is scheduled to arrive at 11:00 a.m. and discuss the second season of Dallas.

• Actor Matthew Fox is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss his new movie Emperor.

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.

February 23, 2013 - The free Invisible Art, Visible Artists Editors Seminar takes place at Egyptian Theatre today

The free Invisible Art, Visible Artists Editors Seminar with this year's Oscar-nominated editors is taking place at the Egyptian Theatre today!  The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m., so arrive early.  Those scheduled to attend include:

• William Goldenberg will discuss Argo.

•  Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers will discuss Silver Linings Playbook.

•  Tim Squyres will discuss Life of Pi.

• Michael Kahn will discuss Lincoln.

• Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg will discuss Zero Dark Thirty.

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

February 19, 2013 - Olivia Culpo, Jackie Collins and Jillian Michaels are stopping by The Grove today

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A few 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:

•  Miss Universe Olivia Culpo is scheduled to return today at 10:30 a.m. for another interview.

• Author Jackie Collins is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. and discuss her new book The Power Trip.

•  Fitness expert Jillian Michaels is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and will be discussing returning for this season of  The Biggest Loser. 

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.

February 18, 2013 - Olivia Culpo, Carnie Wilson, Rikki Rockett and the USC Drumline are all stopping by The Grove today

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A busy day at The Grove with some celebrities stopping by 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:

• Olivia Culpo is scheduled to arrive at 10:30 a.m. to discuss being Miss Universe 2012.  Olivia Culpo is listed as appearing today and tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.  As always, call to confirm the schedule before you head over.

• Musician and actress Carnie Wilson is scheduled to arrive at 11:30 a.m. and discuss Rachel vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.

•  Rocker Rikki Rockett is scheduled to arrive at 1:00 p.m. and will be discussing Poison and Rockett Drum Works.

•  The USC Drumline are scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. for a demonstration.

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.

February 15, 2013 - Lisa Rinna stops by The Grove today for an interview with Extra

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Actress Lisa Rinna is stopping by The Grove to meet fans and be interviewed by Extra today at 1:00 PM!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming once you arrive.

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

February 14, 2013 - Luke Wilson, Jenna Elfman and Josh Gad are all stopping by The Grove today

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Some 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:

• Actor Luke Wilson is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. for his interview.

• Actress Jenna Elfman and actor Josh Gad are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and discuss their show 1600 Penn.

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.

February 13, 2013 - The Harlem Globe Trotters are stopping by The Grove for an interview with Extra and a live demonstration today

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The Harlem Globetrotters are stopping by The Grove for a live demonstration and interview with Extra today at 2:00 PM!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming once you arrive.

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

February 12, 2013 - Jenny McCarthy stops by The Grove for an interview with Extra this morning

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Actress Jenny McCarthy is stopping by The Grove to meet fans and discuss her new talk show The Jenny McCarthy Show with Extra today at 10:00 AM!  Look for the Extra flags or ask the friendly staff at The Grove where they're filming once you arrive.

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

February 11, 2013 - Mindy Kaling & The Mindy Project cast, Jacki Weaver and Michael Bolton are all stopping by The Grove today

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Some 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:

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• Actress Mindy Kaling and the cast of The Mindy Project are scheduled to arrive at 2:00 p.m. and discuss their new show.

• Actress Jacki Weaver is scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and discuss her new movie Stoker.

• Singer Michael Bolton is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. and discuss his new book The Soul of It All: My Music, My Life.  Michael Bolton will also be signing his book tonight at The Grove at 6:30 p.m.
  

 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 or all of these appearances, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080 to confirm the schedule.  Occasionally, times change or celebrities are rescheduled.