Cultural District
To get to the Cultural District its takes about 15 minutes by the bus. You can take 61 A-D or 71 A-D and there will be 22 stops before you get off. The first time we went to the Cultural District we took 71 D and on the way there our bus get by another car. That was a very interesting experience because the bus driver was a little irritated at the person that hit the bus. But the second time we went to the Cultural District we took the 61 B and did not get hit by a car.
We actually took two trips to the Cultural District. The first time was on a Sunday afternoon. There was barely anyone around and almost every building was closed. So we just came back home. However, the second time we went on a Friday evening and it was a completely different environment. All the lights were glowing bright from the theaters, extraordinary smells were coming from the restaurants, and the streets were packed with people.
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
These pictures were taken outside of the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts has 2,800 seats and has featured shows such as PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh and First Night Pittsburgh. It was first built in 1928 as the Stanley Theater but was renovated and reopened in 1987 as the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts. As you can see in the first photo, they the show Dracula playing at the moment.
Heinz Hall
Heinz Hall, established in 1927 originally as Loew’s Penn Theater, is a cornerstone of the Cultural District in Pittsburgh. It seats about 2,675 people is the home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra performs more than 40 weeks of concerts in the Hall. Heinz Hall along with the Benedum Center bring tourists from all around the country and world to watch the amazing performances. It is recognized as the most magnificent theater between New York and Chicago. In addition to just performances, Heinz Hall can also be rented out for weddings, parties, graduations etc.
Cultural Cuisine
We really felt the cultural aspect of the Cultural District when we walked down a street with a variety of restaurants. There were all kinds of options! Riya and I got so excited when we discovered the Indian restaurants. There was one called Six Penn. All the herbs and vegetables are grown on the rooftop garden during Summer months. India Palace was another restaurant that caught our attention. They make actual tandoori naan and every side dish you can imagine. I know where I’m going to go when I feel homesick.
Byham Theater
The Byham theater actually opened on Halloween night in 1904. It is named in recognition of a gift from William and Carolyn Byham. It can seat up to 1300 people and is home to a wide variety of performances including dance, music, theater, and film. I remember the beautiful lights immediately caught my eye. The fact that it was a Friday night made them even prettier.
Sources
https://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pso_home/web/heinz-hall
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