Heidi Matthews 
Written by Jane Windsheimer Jazz is often oversimplified. The music itself is a complex combination of rhythms, dynamics and articulations. It’s far from just one thing. It involves musicians working independently, and yet simultaneously together, to create one complete song. Ken Karsh, guitarist for the Ken Krash Trio, would tell you that’s how it’s meant Read More
Written by Walker Evans Any music lover knows that media formats come and go. Back in the mid-1990s, I was excited to start a collection of cassette tapes when I received a portable cassette player for my 13th birthday. CDs were cutting edge technology then, their shiny holographic surfaces evoking gleaming spaceships and hovercars. They Read More
By Chris Green, CPA, Treasurer & Finance Chair, ACFL&MH Board of Trustees Did you know that about $500 billion is donated to charities in the United States each year? It may be easy to assume that the bulk of those donations come from large corporations or foundations, but the truth is, most charitable gifts are Read More
Written by Jane Windsheimer Time travel was not mentioned on the ticket for the second performance in our Saturday Soirees Series. But that’s what happened. During her show, Daina Griffith walked the audience through her growing up years and the music that impacted it. She bounced between songs and stories to explain how she developed Read More
Written by Marlee Gallagher Earlier this month, we witnessed something special in our studio. Lights low and surrounded by a captive audience, author and musician Colter Harper stood next to a projection of iconic Teenie Harris images and shared a passage from his new book, “Jazz in the Hill,” which digs deep into the collective Read More
By Jane Windsheimer On June 6, the Music Hall will be hosting a joint book discussion and jazz concert headlined by Colter Harper. This is the first event in the Summer Studio Jazz Series taking place from June-August. Harper is promoting his recently published book Jazz in the Hill which details the impact jazz music Read More
Written by Mikayla Wobrak Do you remember your favorite childhood story? Mine was the Three Little Pigs. But not just any version of the tale — the version my dad told me at bedtime. My father has always been a great storyteller, and his bedtime stories were special to me because of the little absurdities Read More
“How was your weekend?” I am a lucky person because I can often start the work week by answering that question with the reply, “Great! I went to work this weekend and had a lot of fun!” That was certainly the case Monday, April 8, following the kickoff of our new Saturday Soirées series at Read More
Elevate your weekend plans with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and memorable music for an unforgettable night. Join us for our new Saturday Soirées! These quarterly performances transform our Studio space into an intimate nightclub. Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a concert by fantastic featured artists while benefitting the ACFL&MH. Select your table in the Read More
Written by Walker Evans For me, so much of the pleasure and satisfaction of working in a place like the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall comes from seeing people using our building. Whether it’s a young parent bringing a baby to their first storytime, an English language-learner exploring new vocabulary, or simply a Read More