Seen: Superbad’s Christopher Mintz-Plasse + More
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
You probably know him as the ladies' man from Superbad, but Christopher Mintz-Plasse can also make sweet music on the drums. The actor formerly known as McLovin' stopped by Providence last Thusday with his band The Young Rapscallions when they played at Ken Casey's waterfront bar The Whiskey Republic. Chris is still involved in Hollywood, but he seems to be focusing more on the band lately, which just released its debut album Everything Vibrates. Even though Chris was born in California, he is a huge Celtics fan and has been seen in the area to watch their games on multiple occasions. But although he loves New England, it was the first time that his band performed on the East coast, and word is that they McLoved it...
Whenever we talk about the Jersey Shore here, we're usually reporting on Pauly D. A different cast member from the hit MTV show was in Providence this time—Vinny Guadagnino. Vinny was in town on Saturday night hosting the Halloween Ball "A Nightmare on the Shore" at Pearl Restaurant and Lounge. There was a red carpet event beforehand, and partiers who bought VIP packages were able to meet him. And if you or someone you know dressed like him for Halloween, make sure you Tweet him the pics...
It's been a busy two weeks at the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island. Early last week critically acclaimed mash-up artist Greg Gillis came by to get everyone dancing with his high-energy stage show, complete with lights, video art, toilet-paper guns, and confetti cannons. On Thursday comedian/actor Aziz Ansari, star of NBC's Parks and Recreation, performed stand-up, and his self-deprecating geeky humor and witty social commentary were big hits with the young crowd. And this weekend impressionist, actor, Saturday Night Live alum, and Emmy-winning comedian Dana Carvey will stop by the Kingston arena for URI Family Weekend (but the show is open to the public). Plus, be sure to catch rapper Lupe Fiasco later this month...
A celebrity chef who was scheduled to visit Rhode Island on Monday had to cancel his trip. Globally renowned chef Jacques Pepin was supposed to come to Barrington Books for a special Halloween cookbook-signing, but the store learned on Sunday that he had cancelled all his events in Rhode Island. He was also planning to visit the Newport Mansions Store on Bannister's Wharf in Newport on Sunday to sign books and meet the public. His is currently promoting his new book, Essential Pepin, containing over 700 of his favorite recipes, and although he wasn’t there in person, the Barrington store will have signed and personalized bookplates at a later date for disappointed Pepin fans…
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAnd lastly, save November 22 on your calendar, as local band Deer Tick will once again return home to celebrate Providence’s 375th birthday. Mayor Angel Taveras is throwing a “Hey Providence, It’s Your Birthday!” party at the Providence Performing Arts Center with Deer Tick headlining. Other local bands like The ‘Mericans, Jeffrey Osbourne, and more will also play, plus there will be fun events like a birthday cake competition and food truck face off. Come down to party like it’s 1636…
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