What 2013 has in store for New Rochelle

Welcome to 2013! New Rochelle has a ton of things on the horizon. Political change, new business and events. Take a peak into 2013 with me:

Alvin & Friends - Breaking News!!!!!!!!!!! Alvin & Friends is moving! Yes, the fantastically intimate restaurant on Lawton Street is expected to open in late January in the former Mo's Clubhouse Space.

PAC House - As always, the PAC house has something hip happening! This weekend head over for Salsa on the Sound. 

Noam Bramson- New Rochelle's Mayor has decided not to run for another term. Mayor Bramson's would is choosing to direct his interest towards becoming the next Westchester County Executive. Let's watch and see.

Modern Pizza- The new location (old one is still open) is something to behold. This is how you dine aldente in style. The former ballet studio on Hugenot Street is worth visiting simply to take a bow.

Indoor Flea Market- Make sure to stop by the new indoor Flea Market starting this Sunday @ 112 North Avenue. The first 100 customers will receive a free gift bag.

Brandee Yonger- What's HARPening Now!

Brandee Younger

Have Harp will Travel. Brandee Yonger is indeed young but her resume is an impressive one. Having worked with saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, Ryan Leslie, Common & Drake just to name a few, this harpist comes to the PAC House Theater on Saturday December 8th to stroke our ears.

Brandee & Rapper Common (Center)

Brandee grew up on Long Island and sharped her  fingertips by getting a her Bachelor of Music at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford and her Master of Arts from New York University. She maintains a rigorous performing and teaching schedule as well. In addition to performing, Ms. Younger has a private teaching studio in NY. This girl knows her strings! 

From classical to hip-hop she simply won't be boxed in. Tickets are $10 in Advance and $18 at the door. 
Purchase tickets today at SmartTix 212-868-4444

**Accompanying Brandee are EJ Strickland (Drums), Rashan Carter (Bass) and Chelsea Baratz (Sax).

No Plain Jane Here - PAC House Tunes

Sarah Jane Cion

As the 1st place winner of the internationally acclaimed 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano competition, Sarah Jane Cion, can tickle the ivories with the best of them. This New England Conservatory honors graduate has rhythm & music- who could ask for anything more? 

She brings her magical fingers to the PAC House theater on Saturday  November 16th @8pm. For tickets, log onto Smart Tix for a $5 discount before the show. Accompanying her will be Jeffrey Lutz & Ratzo Harris.  This internationally know pianist has performed in Japan, Israel, Portugal and Germany. Her music was featured on All My Children and she  published a Jazz piano instruction manual, which is currently being used as the primary text at several college jazz programs including The Westminster Conservatory at Rider University in New Jersey.

PAC HOUSE - 311 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle

New Jazz Workshop - PACking them in

Friday October 19th @ 8pm

If you are feeling in a Jazzy kind of mood this weekend. Come out to the PAC House Theater on Friday night when The New Jazz Workshop hits the stage. Bassist Dezron Douglas, known for his musical versatility is one of the co-founders. He is one of the most in demand bassists in jazz today and established himself as a composer and bandleader. Co-Leader Sax Man Lummie Spann Jr. received a full scholarship to the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford.  Together they are  accompanied by Theo Hill on the ivory keys with Curtis Torian drumming his way through the evening and Josh Evans tooting along with his trusty trumpet rounding out the the crew. 

New Jazz Workshop

Tickets for the show can be purchased here TICKETS ! The PAC house theater is a marvel to see and a acoustic dream. Eric Woodlin of Incoming tide keeps thing Jazzy with his PAC House events and this one is sure to be a toe-tapper. 

PAC Theater- 311 Huguenot St, New Rochelle, NY

Eric Woodlin - Incoming Tide Entertainment

Jugglers, Unicyclicsts & Clowns Oh My!

In a little more than two short weeks the Arts Fest comes to town. The celebrations start at noon and will keep the kids happy while the adults are hoping on and off of the Arts Fest Trolleys!

Saturday 9/22
11:30- 5pm New Rochelle's own AJ's Burgers & New Rochelle Chevrolet will host an Innovative Classic Car Show adjacent to City Hall. Beautiful preserved classic cars from the 20th & 21st centuries will be on display.

12-6 Lincoln Avenue Arts & Culture Fest: Dance performances, drumming, exhibitions, film screenings, cultural bazaar and a garden tour. Lincoln Avenue and Remington Place.

12-5:30  Downtown Circus Performers: Jugglers, fire-spinners, unicyclists and clowns entertain throughout the entire downtown area courtesy of the New Rochelle Public Library and the Downtown Business Improvement District.

12-5:30 Potpourri at the PAC House Theater The Monroe Drama Club performs scenes from "Proof" and "Fool for Love" Westchester Review Literary Journal & Writers from Hudson to the Sound will read from their works. Live music, art gallery exhibit & a fish fry.

Sat 12:30-7pm Sunday 12:30-5 Blackboard Pizza adds tasting treats to accent the Fest! Patterson Productions brings you the Latin Jazz Express! Line up to satisfy your taste buds while you swing to the music!

Baby got PAC- PAC House Theater

311 Huguenot Street (Near Division)

The New Rochelle Arts Fest rolls into town September 22nd & 23rd. Leading up to the festival, NRN will feature the festival participants and keep you in the know on all of the fun you can expect when the trolley comes to Main Street.

The PAC House Theater is the perfect location to live out your Midsummer Nights Dream.

The PAC House Theater, an intimate performance space featuring music, comedy, cabaret, children’s productions, plays and other great entertainment events. Located at 311 Huguenot Street just off Division Street, in the historic Parish House adjacent to Trinity St. Paul’s Church, the PAC House Theater is convenient to parking and downtown’s many great restaurants; park your car once and enjoy a full evening of great entertainment and dining. PAC House Staff Eric Woodlin and Michael Hull The PAC House Theatre is the latest venue creation by New Rochelle resident Eric Woodlin and his Incoming Tide Entertainment LLC.  Reflecting on his decision to create a performance venue downtown, the PAC House Theater, Eric Woodlin stated, "New Rochelle is the perfect storm, combining new flavorful eateries, an eclectic arts scene and cultural diversity. It’s only a matter of time until our City becomes a very hip place to be

Circle the PAC House Theater is a  150 year old historical landmark.
New Rochelle’s PAC House Theater residing in the 150 year old historic landmark of Trinity St. Paul’s Parish House, presents its February performance schedule. Located at 311 Huguenot Street, the theater seats 100+