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Dining in the Cultural District

With more than 50 restaurants in walking distance to theaters, the Cultural District offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy your personal tastes and budget. Enjoying a relaxing meal before a show or capping off the evening with cocktails and dessert add to a pleasurable experience in the Cultural District.

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The Perfect Gift

A Pittsburgh Cultural District-wide gift card can be used to purchase tickets for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust events as well as any event taking place in the Cultural District. With so many exciting shows, concerts, and exhibitions, there is truly something for everyone!

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Get to the Show!

The Cultural District is accessible by public transportation, including Port Authority buses, "T" light-rail service and Pittsburgh's famous inclines. Driving to the show? There is also ample parking in and around the District -- for real-time garage parking information, try ParkPGH.

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Brandon McLean

Associate Principal Bass

 

Brandon McLean is the associate principal bass of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Prior to his appointment to the position in 2016, he served as principal bass of the Colorado Symphony, associate principal bass of the Vancouver Symphony and assistant principal bass of the Florida Orchestra. Originally from Seattle, Washington, McLean started music studies in the public school system. From there, he received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and a master's degree from the Boston Conservatory, and spent additional time studying at Carnegie Mellon University. His primary teachers include Jeff Bradetich, Jeffrey Turner, Ben Levy and Ben Musa. McLean was a fellow of the New World Symphony in Miami Beach for three years and has participated in many prestigious summer festivals, including Tanglewood, Verbier, National Repertory Orchestra and Artosphere. In his free time, McLean enjoys hiking, fishing and cooking.