Dan Gross: 'Iron Mike' inks up
MIKE TYSON surprised the crew at Old City Tattoo (44 S. 2nd) Tuesday afternoon, when he strolled in looking for someone to ink black roses on his arm.
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IKE TYSON
surprised the crew at Old City Tattoo (44 S. 2nd) Tuesday afternoon, when he strolled in looking for someone to ink black roses on his arm.
Tattoo artist Martin Lacasse, who just released a book, "365," through Presto Art Publishing, took Tyson in the back room and spent about 90 minutes working on the left arm of the former world heavyweight champ-turned-"Hangover" co-star.
Tyson's Philly-raised wife, Lakiha Spicer, and their baby, who's just over a year old, hung out in the front of the shop, while their limo driver idled outside.
Pam Grier, Ted Allen aid AIDS
Actress Pam Grier and the Food Network's "Chopped" host, Ted Allen, will be in town tomorrow to tape a public-service announcement to promote the 20th anniversary of Dining Out for Life. The national AIDS fundraising event started in Philadelphia as a benefit for Action AIDS. It's held here this year on April 29.
Grier - famous for '70s films like "Foxy Brown" and "Coffy" and later for TV's "The L Word" and megafan Quentin Tarantino's "Jackie Brown " - and Allen, formerly of "Queer Eye," will be joined by chef/restaurateur Jose Garces and will tape their spot at his Chifa (707 Walnut). Laura Burkhardt, publisher of Where Magazine: Philadelphia - a Dining Out for Life sponsor and a big Action AIDS supporter - has partnered with local jeweler John Wind, who will issue a limited series to benefit Action AIDS and the Mazzoni Center.
Mazzoni, on South 12th Street, is the health center for Philadelphia's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
The jewelry, some of which Grier will wear in an advertisement, will be sold beginning next week at Joan Shepp (1616 Walnut), Scarlett Alley (241 Race) and JimmyStyle (1820 E. Passyunk) or online at maximalart.com. For more info visit diningoutforlife.com or actionaids.org.
Big Pussy tells jokes Saturday
"Sopranos" actors Vincent Pastore, aka Big Pussy, and Frank Santorelli, who played Georgie, the Bada Bing bartender, perform their Comedy Show You Can't Refuse show Saturday at Sarcasm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill. Showtimes are 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tickets will be $18 at the door. For more info, call 856-382-6253 or visit sarcasmcomedy.com.
Out and about
* Retired Temple basketball coach John
Chaney was among the guests at an 80th-birthday party Sunday night for John DeSangro at La Casa di Lucia (14425 Bustleton). The retired birthday boy lives in the Northeast, and his son John DeSangro was a former assistant coach for Chaney, who had clams on the half shell and veal parm at the party and posed for many photos.
* Eagles tight end Brent Celek and
boxer-wife Susie had a quiet dinner at Ruth's Chris (260 S. Broad) the other night.
* Former Phillies outfielder Garry Maddox went for lasagna at Scannicchio's (Broad & Porter) a couple of days back.
Playmate hosts G birthday
Jayde Nicole, 2008 Playboy Playmate of the Year and former girlfriend of "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis, will host a pajama party at G Lounge (111 S. 17th) Saturday celebrating the club's second anniversary, which the club is also marking with a party tomorrow night.
Upscale women's wear up-high
Sarah Keating, wife of developer Dan Keating, and fashion consultant Lori Tevis are hosting the Philadelphia display of the Worth Collection of high-end ladies fashions through Feb. 11 at the penthouse of the Phoenix (1600 Arch). The shopping is done by appointment only, by calling 484-620-9626.
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