124 Sixth St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15
222
Alihan's is a family owned restaurant which brings the authentic taste of Turkey to Downtown. Alihan is not only the owner, but he is the head chef as well: using family recipes, making sure all meals are prepared in a traditional way, from fresh ingredients, and of course, in healthy Mediterranean style.
Come to experience the hospitality of a Turkish family who welcomes every guest with a smile and cares of every customer's needs.
We are BYOB, so don't hesitate to bring a bottle of your favorite brand to accompany our fresh meals.
We are open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm
, and Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm
, serving lunch and dinner specials. Also, we offer kids' specials, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free menus.
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New Music Venue on Edge of Downtown
A new 6,600-seat music venue on the former Civic Arena site will be built by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The $120 million mixed-use development in the Lower Hill will also include retail space and a parking garage.
The venue will be a 90,000-square-foot design and will accommodate shows of various sizes. It will include an enclosed area for club and theater performances. The new venue will also feature an outdoor lawn and will be built atop an 850-space garage at Wylie Avenue and Logan Street.
"There will not be another venue like this in the region, and we expect it will become the entertainment anchor for the Lower Hill, drive significant business to nearby restaurants and contribute to the rich fabric of live music in Pittsburgh," said David Morehouse, CEO and president of the
Penguins
.
This mid-sized venue is expected to complement
PPG Paints Arena, which seats 18,000 people. It would be used 200 nights a year for ticketed shows and corporate events.
"Ever since we established our full-time office in Pittsburgh, we've been focused on adding a music venue within the urban core of the city," says Tom Loudermilk, president of Live Nation Pittsburgh.
The development will include up to 17,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space along Wylie Avenue, and up to 34,000 square feet of second- and third-floor retail space.
"Live Nation's 20-year commitment to this project will serve as the second entertainment anchor, along with PPG Paints Arena, and bring this transformational project one step closer to fulfilling its vision," said Chris Buccini, co-president of The Buccini/Pollin Group.
Groundbreaking is expected this summer, with Live Nation occupying the site in 2022.
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Professional Development Seminars Survey
In support of PGHFW, the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University is planning a series of Professional Development seminars to be offered with the goal of advancing the emerging fashion industry within the region.
Your response to this brief survey will ensure the seminars meet the needs of industry professionals.
Please consider taking a few minutes to respond
here.
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Tony and Grammy Award Winning The Band's Visit
The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical The Band's Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. It is also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album.
In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town that's way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you forever.
The cast of world-class performers is led by award-winning Israeli actor Sasson Gabay, star of the original film and the Broadway production, and Chilina Kennedy, known best for her historic run as Carole King in Broadway's Beautiful - The Carole King Musical.
With a Tony- and Grammy-winning score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring thrillingly talented onstage musicians, The Band's Visit rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.
The Band's Visit, Benedum Theater, March 10 through March 15. Purchase tickets
here.
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Tony Award Winning Pippin
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theater giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.
Presented in the grand PNC Theatre, Pippin's message is universal and will connect with audiences across the age spectrum.
Pippin, March 13 through March 22, Pittsburgh Playhouse Theater. Purchase tickets here.
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Broadway Hit Debuts in Cultural District
By: Asher Winnie
The O'Reilly Theater will be home to the regional premier of American Son, a Broadway and Netflix hit presented by the Pittsburgh Public Theater. The contemporary drama is the creation of Christopher Demos-Brown, directed by Justin Emeka (the talent behind Sweat last season), at home in the heart of Downtown's cultural district. American Son's regional premier will last from March 5th to April 5th. Tickets are available now by visiting The O'Reilly Box Office, visiting ppt.org or calling (412)-316-1600.
American Son is a contemporary drama wherein the characters challenge each other's assumptions about the others. Demos-Brown's writing also tackles the anxieties of parenting in the 21st century, taking an introspective look at race, gender and power. The regional debut stars the talent of Bianca LeVerne Jones as Kendra, mother to the 18-year old Jamal. Pittsburgh favorite David Whalen plays Scott Connor, FBI Agent.
According to director Justin Emeka: "American Son invites the audience into an intimate examination of what it means to be an American, what brings us together and what pulls us apart. At the heart of the play is a conversation between two people struggling to build a vocabulary to address the challenges facing their family and community," he says.
Christopher Demos-Brown's American Son premiered at the Booth Theater on Broadway in 2018, being made into a Netflix special a year later in 2019. Both were directed by Kenny Leon. Demos-Brown has written over a dozen plays and screenplays, having worked as a prosecutor and a trial lawyer. He and his wife Stephanie co-own a theater company called Zoetic Stage. American Son will run at the Pittsburgh Public Theater March 5th until April 5th. Opening Night / Press Night is Friday, March 13th. Tickets are available now at The O'Reilly Box Office, by visiting ppt.org or contacting 412-316-1600.
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More Than Just Downtown: Weekly Round-Up
Good Food Pittsburgh shares Pittsburgh's latest restaurant and food news! This week: New restaurant openings, Pittsburgh's best Fish Fries, James Beard Award nominees and more.
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Music City Downtown Weekly Calendar
Friday, March 13th - Daryl Shawn from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
Live music every Friday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Live music every Wednesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesday,
March 10th
- Symmetry from 5 p.m - 9 p.m.
Wednesday,
March 11th - Chantal from
6 p.m - 10 p.m.
Thursday, March 12th - Reggie Watkins Quartet from 6 p.m - 10 p.m.
Friday, March 13th - Alex Peck Triofrom 6:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14th- Symmetry from 6:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 15th - Alex Peck Trio from 5 p.m - 9 p.m
Monday, March 16th - Maria Becoates-Bey from 6 p.m - 10 p.m.
Live music every Wednesday to Friday from 5 p.m - 2 a.m
Live music every Saturday from 6 p.m - 2 a.m
Friday, March 13th - Benny Benack at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 14th - Dan Bubien at 8 p.m.
Live Jazz with Katie Simone every Wednesday
Live music with Billy Schneider & Guests every Friday
Thursday, March 12th - Billy Schneider from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13th - DJ Ridiculous from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Live Music Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursd
ay, March 12th - Eddan Sparks Trio from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday, March 13th - The Contenders from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 14th - Adler Affeltrangler Project from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 14th - Groove Doctors at 7 p.m.
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Downtown Events This Week:
Check out the Downtown CDC's website for this week's events. Don't miss out on what is happening in your area! For more information and events, click
here.
If you'd like to see your event appear in The Downtowner newsletter and/or on the Downtown CDC events calendar, submit your event
here!
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220 5th Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-394-3400
An enticing menu comprised of Vallozzi family traditions such as homemade pastas (including Helen's gnocchi) and the pizza that made them famous, as well as fresh steaks and seafood. The menu also boasts a number of Italian meats and cheeses flown in from Italy weekly and served from their 'Fresh Mozzarella' bar.
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