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| - The Phoenix Symphony Hall is right around the corner from the Washington and 3rd Street Metro Rail stop. What a nice alternative to the parking nightmare downtown can be sometimes, especially if there is more than one event going on. From the looks of the return crowd at the station, it seemed that plenty of people shared our enthusiasm for the new access to downtown culture.
Symphony Hall is a very nice venue, with huge hallways perfect for mingling, a couple of espresso bars, a gift counter, and good sized restrooms. The seats are fairly comfortable, with enough leg room that this 5'11" girl can actually stretch her legs all the way out. I have found the ushers and staff always friendly.
I've seen a number of concerts, special performances, and operas here over the years, and although I am grossly unqualified to judge the quality of the symphony itself, I have enjoyed most everything I have seen. I do like that they offer a wide variety of programs, from The Flying Dutchman to Bugs Bunny on Broadway, and make an effort to appeal to people of varying musical tastes.
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