Putting It Together!
While the long hot days of summer are in full swing, the staff here at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts is busy preparing for our exciting third season of Pace Presents. We are excited to offer, once again, one of the most eclectic and engrossing collection of musicians, dancers, performance artists and lecturers that the metropolitan area has to offer. The Schimmel is also proud to be building a reputation as one of Downtown Manhattan’s premier spots for culture and entertainment. Highlights of the season include Edith on November 1st and 2nd , an evening of the songs made famous by Edith Piaf sung by Jil Aigrot who provided the singing voice for Marion Cotillard in the feature film La Vie En Rose; Recuerdo Tango on October 17th -19th , a pulsating evening of intense, sensual rhythms and dance as well as The RUBBERBANDance Group on March 20th– 22nd , this exciting group is recognized internationally for its unique ability to fuse breakdancing, ballet and modern dance into a spectacular showcase. We are excited to be welcoming back Fred Barton and his big band style orchestra for their exciting American Showstoppers series featuring Broadway singers performing the standards of Richard Rodgers and Jerry Herman. Dr.Janetta Benton will also be back this year to offer two lecture series entitled France’s Fascinating Art and The Great Masters which will take place in October and March respectively.
This year, our blog will be launching some exciting new series of posts. In addition to the descriptions and videos of our performances, we will also be featuring insightful interviews with performers as well as conversations with the professional and student staff that work here at the center. We also plan to feature a series of blog posts about the abundance of activities and institutions that also play a huge role in the integrity of the Downtown Manhattan community. Our hope is that this series will better help you plan your visit and give us an opportunity to better represent the beautiful, diverse community that is Downtown Manhattan. Please check back regularly for these exciting new features.
In addition to our Blog, we have several exciting ways to stay connected to us throughout the 2013-14 season. You can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or even check out pictures from our events on our new Flickr account. Staying connected with us through our various social media outlets is a great way to ensure that you aren’t missing a moment of what our series has to offer! As always, you have the opportunity to join our Friends of Pace Email Club. Friends receive our monthly e-newsletter, special discounted rates, first notice of additional shows added and a special discounted pre-announcement rate for our upcoming season. And the best part? You are entered into our monthly drawing to receive two tickets to any Pace Presents show you choose.
With the start of the new season, we are introducing some new discount ticketing procedures!
· Student Tickets
$5 student balcony tickets are available for advance purchase in person at the box office. Student rush orchestra tickets (subject to availability) are available for purchase at the box office on the day of the performance (subject to availability). Any student with a photo ID is eligible. All student ticket sales are cash only.
· Discounts for Pace University Faculty and Staff
Pace Faculty and Staff receive $15 tickets to all Pace Presents shows. These must be purchased through the box office phone or in person with your Pace ID. A limit of two tickets per performance applies.
· Discounts for Pace University Alumni
Pace Alumni receive 20% off all Pace Presents shows. These must be purchased through the box office phone or in person with proper ID. A limit of two tickets per performance applies.
· Discounts for Groups
Groups of 10 or more receive 25% off! Contact the box office to purchase tickets.
Remember that the best way to save on seats this season is to call us at our box office directly and create your own subscription package with one of our friendly and helpful box office staff members. Creating a subscription is easy and affordable.
· Save 10% off when purchasing tickets to any 3 performances!
· Save 20% off when purchasing tickets to any 5 performances!
· Save 30% off when purchasing tickets to any 7 performances!
Subscribers enjoy the benefit of free exchanges, priority seating, 10% off on all additional tickets as well as saving over 30% in handling fees. Subscriptions can only be made when you contact our box office directly at 212.346.1715. The box office opens July 15 and will be open Monday-Friday, 1p-6p.
See you at the Schimmel!
Michael Torbet
Pace Presents’ 2013-14 Blogger
