Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Discover Medicare
2022-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Licensed insurance agent, Bess Adams will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it. This Medicare-approved presentation will cover how and when to enroll, supplemental coverage options. Rx coverage and more. No cost or obligation to attend.

Reserve your seat today by phone at 1-800-800-1999 or visit www.discovermedicare.com

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Wonderful Water Art
2022-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Jena Scheib of the Artsmiths of Pittsburgh for a special adult/child class! We’ll use water to transfer images and move colors to create vibrant masterpieces. This program is funded by a Gismondi VITAL grant.

This class is intended for one adult with one child.

Registration is required! Please click below to register.

Nandanik Dance Academy
2022-08-20 16:00 | PA
Nandanik Dance Academy’s mission is to promote and popularize the classical, folk, and contemporary dances from India and to disseminate the beauty and splendor of the rich Indian spirituality, culture, and heritage.

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Listen Locally Downstairs with RML Jazz
2022-08-25 19:00 | PA
RML Jazz always delivers a great evening of Jazz – smooth and hot. A favorite among Listen Locally Downstairs audiences, RML Jazz, offers up something for everyone.

RML Jazz has entertained audiences throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas since 2004. This evening will feature Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Rick Purcell on keys, and Rick Laus on drums. RML Jazz performs Smooth, Classic, and Pop styles of Jazz from artists such as Miles Davis, Chuck Mangione, Wes Montgomery, Diana Krall, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Grover Washington, Herb Alpert, and even Mister Rogers!Join us in our newly improved Studio, an intimate space with a club-vibe venue! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.

$15 in Advance$20 at the Door

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"An Alternative History of Pittsburgh" with Ed Simon
2022-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Think you know Pittsburgh? There’s a lot more to learn! Author Ed Simon shares tales from his 2021 book “An Alternative History of Pittsburgh” in this special presentation.

Ed will guide you through the untold stories of our region: the religious Harmonist society; the attempted assassination of Henry Clay Frick; the legends of Joe Magarac; and the histories of countless other colorful figures, events, and organizations.

Meet the author, learn some hidden lore, and bring your questions about regional history!

Registration is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click here.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Rose Greenhow's "My Imprisonment" with Emily Lapisardi
2022-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Rose Greenhow was a Washington, D.C. socialite and Confederate spy. Following her imprisonment, she wrote a memoir about it in hopes of gaining support for the Confederacy. Now, fully edited and annotated, this memoir offers new insight into wartime Washington. Discover who Rose knew and the role she played.

Emily Lapisardi has studied Rose Greenhow for over twenty years. a musicologist and musician, she currently serves as Director of Musical Activities for the Catholic Chapel at the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY). She holds degrees from Duquesne University and West Virginia University., where she received the J. and C. Nath award for research and was the university’s nominee for the Rhodes and Marshall scholarships. She has portrayed Greenhow for museums, historical societies, roundtables, and educational institutions throughout the United States, including the International Spy Museum, several National Park Service sites, the Surratt Society, and book launch events for Ann Blackman’s biography Wild Rose.

2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust

LA TI DO Cabaret at the Carnegie Carnegie
2022-09-16 20:00 | PA
LA TI DO is collaborating in a year-long partnership with The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie, PA, to present a new quarterly performance series featuring Pittsburgh-themed cabarets with artists and special guests from the city and greater Pittsburgh region. This month features music from and inspired by the early days of KDKA, America’s first commercial radio station.

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Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Mixed Media Challenge
2022-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Spend a creative hour with Jena Scheib of the Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, following art prompts and exercises with a range of interesting and unexpected art materials. No art experience necessary. Come with an open mind and willingness to try new techniques, make mistakes and uncover new discoveries!

This program is funded by a Gismondi VITAL grant and is intended for adults.

Registration is required! Please click here to register.

RADical Days at the Carnegie Carnegie
2022-09-17 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Carnegie Carnegie is funded in part by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). Join us for a celebration of the organizations that make our county so special with 2022’s RADical Days!

Visit the Library & Music Hall today for an open house featuring our magnificent historic building; tours of the one-of-a-kind national treasure that is the Espy Post Civil War room; and the following special programs:

12:00 PM – Explore the Ecosystem of Library Park

Join Western PA Conservancy for a nature exploration of the trees, plantlife, and animals who call Library Park their home! Discover how local ecosystems work and learn about the importance of green space in city and suburban environments. Make a nature craft and enjoy our mosaic benches. Suitable for all ages.

1:00 PM – Guardians of Sound

Guardians of Sound enlivens the human experience through music making that promotes and employs acoustic sound and acoustic instruments. On the other hand, the majority of contemporary hip hop is electronically generated. Guardians of Sound is comprised of professional, pre-professional and youth musicians.

Led by veteran guitarist and educator Michael Chapman, Guardians of Sound’s exciting performances showcase the potential of hip-hop as a live, instrument-based genre, bringing the music back to its roots in soul and R&B.

3:30 PM – The Pittsburgh Savoyards

The Pittsburgh Savoyards return to the Carnegie Carnegie with highlights from last spring’s performance of “Pirates of Penzance.” Cast members reunite in the Studio with such favorites as “The Modern Major General,” “I Am a Pirate King!” and “Poor Wandering One.” Not fully staged, but a vocal version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operetta. Know the words? Feel free to sing along with the cast!

Registration is not required.

Legends of Doo-Wop: A Talk with Rick Mansfield
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Rick Mansfield, former music director for PBS’s American Soundtrack series, for an evening of tales about doo-wop, early R&B, and the artists who changed the face of popular American music. Rick’s work on the special programs Doo Wop 50, Doo Wop 51, and R&B 40 made them some of the highest-grossing PBS specials of all time. Come hear about his experience with the iconic musicians who defined this beloved era of music.

Plus, don’t miss Rick’s performance with Brother Rick and the Throwbacks, on Friday, September 30!

Registration is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Stage 62's 60th Anniversary Concert
2022-09-24 19:30 | PA
To celebrate 60 years of Stage 62, a cast of familiar faces (and a few new ones, too!) will share songs from musicals that opened in the 1960s. With a special guest host and heaps of memories, the night will sparkle like diamonds!​Featuring songs from: Oliver!, Hello, Dolly!, Calamity Jane, Cabaret, Camelot, Mame, Evening Primrose, Hair, She Loves Me, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Sweet Charity, Dear World, Fade Out – Fade In, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, 110 in the Shade, 1776, Anyone Can Whistle, Bye Bye Birdie

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Listen Locally: Brother Rick & The Throwbacks
2022-09-30 20:00 | PA
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to welcome Brother Rick& The Throwbacks to Carnegie Carnegie Hall! Rick Mansfield – aka Brother Rick – is the former music director, arranger, and conductor of “American Soundtrack Series” on WQED/PBS. Mark the date to join us on Friday, September 30, 2022. Then throw back the pages on that calendar starting in the 50s through the 70s to relive those “Magic Moments” for an evening of vintage rock ‘n’ roll and great doo wop tunes!Join us beginning at 7:00 pm, an hour before the concert, for free tours of our Civil War Room, The Capt. Thomas Espy Post.

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$25 in Advance$30 at the Door

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: "Why Gettysburg?" A Conversation with Matt Callery of Addressing Gettysburg
2022-10-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 15106, United States
History Is Not Boring!

Addressing Gettysburg brings the historic reality of the Battle of Gettysburg and the experiences of the soldiers and civilians to the masses in a comprehensive, immersive, and entertaining way. With over one million downloads and a Today Show showcase to their credit, Addressing Gettysburg offers a fresh, engaging, and exciting approach to a defining moment in American history.

In this lively conversation, AG Founder and Host Matt Callery seeks to ask participants – and perhaps answer himself – Why Gettysburg? What is it about the town, the battlefield, the people, and the history, that continues to attract thousands of visitors and scores of new books each year?

Bio: Growing up in New Jersey, Matt’s fascination with history began at a very young age. Family trips to historic sites often included Civil War locations, with Gettysburg being a favorite. Over the years, Matt developed considerable skills in video and audio production. A fan of Howard Stern, Matt’s early efforts were to create material for his own podcast centered on pop culture topics. Having visited Gettysburg in his childhood, he later moved there, and went to work leading battlefield bicycle tours. Sometime later, he returned to New Jersey but it didn’t take long for him to feel something drawing him back to Pennsylvania. So, he came back to make Gettysburg his home.

A lifelong friend and fellow “history nerd” encouraged Matt to combine his love of history with his talents in studio production to create a podcast about Gettysburg. And so in 2019, with raw enthusiasm, a knack for making interesting conversation, and a makeshift studio, Matt launched the Addressing Gettysburg podcast. He’ll be the first to tell you that it has been a team effort and that he’s grateful for the support of many wonderful people along the way.

2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust

Resonance Works presents "I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams"
2022-10-14 20:00, 2022-10-16 15:00, 2022-10-16 15:00 - 15:30 | PA
Performances on Friday, October 14 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 16 at 3:00 PM

Resonance Works opens its tenth anniversary season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Jorge Sosa and Cerise Lim Jacobs’ evocative contemporary opera, I am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams. A poignant and timely story, Dreamer explores the complex relationship between Rosa, an undocumented Mexican immigrant who is awaiting deportation, and Singa, her court-appointed attorney, an ethnically Chinese immigrant from Indonesia living in the U.S. on a green card. Through Rosa and Singa’s parallel yet divergent immigration experiences, Dreamer examines the complexities of American identity.Join Resonance Works one hour before each performance for a panel conversation with creators and community.

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Teen Gaming Night
2022-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
Attention teen and tween gamers: join us at the Library for a night of fun, pizza, and games! Compete in our Smash Brothers tournament, race your friends in Mario Kart, and show off your moves in Just Dance.

Not into video games? Board and card games will be available too!

Please click here to register. Hope to see you there!

Pop Classics: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
2022-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join film buff Scott Nicolson for the launch of our new series Pop Classics, where we watch and discuss the movies that most influenced pop culture over the last few decades.

Tonight we’ll view Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), directed by John Hughes. Matthew Broderick stars as Ferris, a high schooler who skips school for a day of fun and mischief-making in Chicago. Come enjoy this classic story that reminds us to look around us and enjoy life while it lasts.

Registration is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Listen Locally Downstairs with Gypsy Stringz
2022-10-20 19:00 | PA
From deeply emotional selections to fast, fiery traditional tunes, The Gypsy Stringz  will take you on a whirlwind tour of Eastern European culture. Whether soothing or rousing, this ensemble plays a mix of enchanting music enhanced by beautiful harmonies of foreign lands.

Join us in our newly improved Studio, an intimate space with a club-vibe venue! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.

Click here for a PREVIEW of the Gypsy Stringz!

$15 in Advance$20 at the Door

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Pumpkins & Pajamas!
2022-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Miss JoLynne for some Fall and Halloween jokes, stories, and songs. Come dressed up in your jammies and bring along a stuffed friend if you’d like. Don’t forget to grab a cookie to take home.

For children ages 3-10 and their families.

Registration is appreciated! Please click here to register.

Career of the Living Dead: The Life & Films of George Romero
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Let Rebecca Shapass of Pitt’s Horror Studies Working Group take you on a terrifying tour of the life, work, and local connections of the legendary George A. Romero, visionary director of Night of the Living Dead and numerous sequels. Shot in and around Evans City in 1968, Night of the Living Dead revolutionized the horror genre and effectively redefined the term “zombie.”

Plus, don’t miss our special screening of Night of the Living Dead on Thursday, October 27, as part of our ongoing Pop Classics film series!

Registration is appreciated. Please click below to register.

JFCS Career Development Center Fall Career Fair
2022-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | PA
Come meet with over 20 employers to learn about employment opportunities from entry to executive level. Connect with community resources that can assist on your career journey.JFCS Career Development Center is committed to providing the guidance, support and encouragement needed to reach career goals. This event is free and open to the public! Contact Shawnte Knox at sknox@jfcspgh.org to learn more!

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Pop Classics: 'Night of the Living Dead'
2022-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join film buff Scott Nicolson for our series Pop Classics, where we watch and discuss the movies that most influenced pop culture over the last few decades.

Tonight we’ll view Night of the Living Dead (1968), directed by George Romero. Shot in and around Evans City in 1968, Night of the Living Dead revolutionized the horror genre and effectively redefined the term “zombie.”

Registration is appreciated. Please click here to register.

"Halloween Showcase" presented by Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory
2022-10-29 13:00 | PA
Join the Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory for their Spooktacular Halloween showcase. Pumpkins, bats, cats, Willis and Evil Fairies will be dancing in a haunted forest. A fun event for the whole family!

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Pop Classics: "The Devil Wears Prada"
2022-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join film buff Scott Nicolson for our series Pop Classics, where we watch and discuss the movies that most influenced pop culture over the last few decades.

Tonight we’ll view The Devil Wears Prada (2006), directed by David Frankel. Young journalist Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is thrilled to land a position as the assistant to legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), but her demanding new boss proves to be a bigger challenge than she anticipated.

Registration is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Listen Locally with Miss Freddye's Homecookin' Band
2022-11-04 20:00 | PA
Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Band is just that! They are cookin’ up music that’ll keep you coming back for more!While keeping it bluesy, award-winning vocalist Miss Freddye explores the genres of gospel, blues, classic rock, and even a hint of country and bluegrass along with her band. Hear Pittsburgh’s Lady of the Blues sing songs from her latest project!

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$25 in Advance$30 at the Door

Discover Medicare
2022-11-05 10:30 - 12:00 | PA
Licensed insurance agent Bess Adams will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it. This Medicare-approved presentation will cover how and when to enroll, and supplemental coverage options. Rx coverage and more. No cost or obligation to attend.

Reserve your seat today by phone at 1-800-800-1999 or visit www.discovermedicare.com

"Traveling Our Road": An author visit with Dylan Weiss
2022-11-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Author Dylan Weiss (aka Gail Neustadt) shares and discusses her new book Traveling Our Road, which gently explores issues of illness, caregiving, communication, and love. Join us for an evening of storytelling, light bites, and book signings and sales.

Traveling Our Road is a complex story simplified for children of all ages. The “Road” becomes a central character shared by Dylan and DJ, both of whom are faced with tragic circumstances – DJ’s early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and Dylan’s role as a caregiver. Sustained by love and commitment, the author explains some of the challenges they face along their Road and the illustrator makes the story jump off its pages into your heart.

Replete with verbal and visual symbolism, the story invites children to consider how they might communicate with impaired loved ones.

Registration is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Stage 62 presents "Urinetown"
2022-11-10 13:30 - 14:00, 2022-11-10 20:00 | PA
Performances on November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19 at 8:00 pm and 13 & 20 at 2:00 pm

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

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