Jason Povlich and business partner Jason Bendinelli–who run Chelsea’s Jet’s Pizza and also owned Back to the Roots until it closed in 2013–have launched a new venture. In May they opened the Rumpus Room, adjacent to Jet’s. It’s an additional dining area with seating for fifty and a stage for live music. This summer, they’ll host a parking lot concert series, featuring bands including Rusted Root, the Devon Allman Band, and the Ragbirds. All funds raised will fund a second children’s home in Haiti founded by the pair’s nonprofit organization, Project 418.
Jet’s Pizza Rumpus Room, 506 N. Main, (734) 707-5838. Mon. 5-11 p.m., Wed. & Thurs. 5 p.m.-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Closed Sun. & Tue. therumpusroomchelsea.com
