Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present Iolanthe
2023-10-20 19:30 - 2023-10-22 20:30 (America/New_York)
October 13 – 22, 2023Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm | Sundays at 2:30 pm

Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe (originally produced in 1882) presents a conflict between two very different worlds.On the one hand, we have the world of the immortal fairies – all female, somewhat trippy and chaotic, and ruled by a queen; on the other, we have the world of British parliamentary peers – all male, stodgy and precise, and subject to the law as interpreted by the Lord Chancellor. The opera presents a political satire wrapped around a love story: the fairy Iolanthe’s half human son Strephon loves the Lord Chancellor’s ward Phyllis, but the Lord Chancellor wishes to marry her to a peer. The fairies come to Strephon’s aid, install him in parliament, and cast a spell on the other members of parliament to make them pass any law Strephon proposes. The plot winds up as you’d expect, with the lovers reunited. Along the way, we get any number of satirical digs at the British system of law and government.

Music Director – Guy RussoStage Director – Michael McFade

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Resonance Works presents Viardot's Cinderella
2023-10-27 19:00 - 2023-10-29 14:00
October 27 – 29, 2023Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm | Sunday at 2:00 pmThe StudioResonance Works’ second decade kicks off the week of its 10th birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by going to a ball! Join Resonance Works in the Studio of the “Carnegie Carnegie” for the live Pittsburgh premiere of Pauline Viardot’s CINDERELLA! Each immersive performance begins with a royal soiree, complete with cocktail hour and cabaret. Then, you will be guests at Prince Charming’s ball, woven into the magic of this beloved fairy tale!

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Stage 62 presents Crazy for You
2023-11-09 20:00 - 2023-11-12 14:00, 2023-11-16 20:00 - 2023-11-19 14:00
November 9 – 19, 2023Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 pm | Sundays at 2:00 pm

A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

Crazy for You is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark, a Concord Theatricals company.

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Veterans Day Ceremony
2023-11-11 13:00
The Veterans Day ceremony at the Carnegie Carnegie carries special resonance. The ACFL&MH is home to the Captain Thomas Espy Post of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The Grand Army of the Republic was the progenitor of all veterans’ groups in this country.

Congressman Chris Deluzio will serve as the master of ceremonies for the program. Congressman Deluzio, who represents PA’s 17th District, is a United States Naval Academy graduate and Iraq War veteran, a voting rights attorney and a union organizer.

The ACFL&MH is grateful to veterans from Carnegie’s American Legion Post 82, who have been part of the Library & Music Hall’s annual ceremony since its inception. Members of the 9th PA Reserves, a Civil War living history and re-enactment group, also participates in the program. Students from Carnegie Elementary will read poem as part of the ceremony.

This brief but moving ceremony takes place rain or shine. Join us for cookies and coffee in the Lincoln Gallery. . Consider staying for our “Second Saturday Civil War Series,” moved back to 2:00 pm. to accommodate the Veterans Day ceremony. Writer, historian and educator Codie Eash will speak about Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg, commemorating the 160th Anniversary (November 19, 1863) of his deliverance of “The Gettysburg Address.”

Listen Locally Downstairs with the Anton DeFade Trio and vocalist, Mariko Reid
2023-11-15 19:00
The Anton DeFade Trio tackles classic soul, jazz, and reimagined standards alongside vintage-sounding originals. This is not your stereotypical jazz band – this energetic group presents feel-good tunes!

Join us in our newly improved Studio, an intimate space with a club-vibe!Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donations.$15 in Advance$20 at the Door

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

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Listen Locally Downstairs with the Alton Merrell Jazz Piano Trio
2023-11-30 19:00
We are thrilled to welcome Alton Merrell after dazzling our audience with his performance in the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra as part of the ACFL&MH Benefit this past June!World class pianist, composer, and educator, Dr. Alton Merrell’s musical artistry is a unique blend of lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and fluid technique that spans multiple music genres. Whether performing his own compositions or commissioned to celebrate the music of legendary artists, Merrell’s rich musical interpretations take listeners on spirit-filled excursions of jazz that deeply touch the soul.Dr. Merrell’s new CD Withholding Nothing on the Grammy Award-winning MCG Jazz record label will be available for sale. The new album offers several original compositions along with new arrangements of well-known hymns in a unique blend of lyrical melodies, rich harmonies and fluid technique that spans multiple music genres – including jazz, gospel, classical, and rhythm and blues. With nods to jazz luminaries like McCoy Tyner, Fats Waller, and the jazz fusion work of Herbie Hancock, a few of Merrell’s original tunes “Alfred Blues,” “Main Street Rag,” “Expectations,” display a complex harmonic vocabulary, syncopated rhythms, blues infused melodies and a jazz fusion sound sure to leave the listener wanting more. Read more…Join us in our newly improved Studio, an intimate space with a club-vibe!Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donations.$15 in Advance$20 at the Door

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

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Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents Legends in the Limelight Featuring David Crawford
2023-12-01 19:30
Pittsburgh Festival Opera brings the power of world-class performances to humanize, energize and re-define opera as an experience that is up-close and personal, approachable, and relevant to today’s audiences.

American bass-baritone David Crawford has been hailed as a “standout” by The New York Times and celebrated for his “thunderous bass-baritone” by New York Classical Review. In the 2022-2023 season, he returned to Japan to perform with the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy as Schaunard in La bohème, joined the Metropolitan Opera for their production of Dialogues des Carmélites, covered the role of The Bonze in Madama Butterfly with The Atlanta Opera, sang the role of Blitch in Susannah with Marble City Opera, and appeared as the bass soloist in both Handel’s Messiah with Nashville Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem with Knoxville Symphony, respectively. In 2023-2024, he returns to Atlanta Opera to sing Count Monterone in Rigoletto, joins the Knoxville Symphony as the bass soloist in Verdi’s Requiem, returns to Pittsburgh Festival Opera for a recital, and returns to the Metropolitan Opera, covering Zuniga in their new production of Carmen.Read more…

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Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker
2023-12-09 19:00 - 2023-12-10 14:00, 2023-12-16 19:00 - 2023-12-17 14:00
December 9 – 17, 2023Saturdays at 7:00 pm | Sundays at 2:00 pmThe Nutcracker is the magical dream of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers on their journey to the Candy Kingdom.

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Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents A Christmas to Remember featuring Greg Kunde
2023-12-22 18:30
Pittsburgh Festival Opera brings the power of world-class performances to humanize, energize and re-define opera as an experience that is up-close and personal, approachable, and relevant to today’s audiences.Regarded as one of the most accomplished singers on the international opera stage today, the American tenor Gregory Kunde appears regularly at the most prestigious opera houses around the world, working with conductors and orchestras of the highest caliber. Read more…Enjoy the signature event of the season in the Studio following the performance and featuring refreshments, fabulous food stations, auction items, silent auction, raffle, cash bar, and a very special surprise performance by everyone’s favorite jolly holiday performers. Limited availability.

$15 students with valid ID

$65 per person: concert only

$150 per person concert and Special Holiday Extravaganza

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Listen Locally: The Benacks are Back!
2023-12-27 19:30
World-class jazz musicians Benny Benack II and Benny Benack III are bringing their horns to Carnegie Carnegie Hall! Father and son have the perfect mix of old school and new school blended seamlessly.

Saxophonist Benny Benack, II is a legend in the Pittsburgh jazz scene – a musician well known for his virtuosic musicianship and charismatic audience appeal. NYC-based Benny Benack III is a third-generation Pittsburgh Jazzman. Following in the footsteps of his trumpeter/bandleader grandfather and saxophonist/clarinetist father, “BB3” is his own brand of fiery trumpet player, smooth vocalist, and showman extraordinaire.

Who better than the Benacks to honor Executive Director Maggie Forbes with a farewell concert as she retires at the close of 2023?! Join us after the concert for a reception in the Studio hosted by ACFL&MH Board of Trustees to celebrate Ms. Forbes’ tenure and the tradition of great jazz at the Carnegie Carnegie.This performance will be held in the Music Hall$50 Orchestra Reserved Seating$35 Balcony General Seating

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1, 2, 3 Play with Me!
2024-01-06 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-01-13 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-01-20 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-02-03 14:00 - 15:15
Each week, join our Children’s Librarian, Miss Sam, and a Community Based Expert as we explore Child Development through play based activities. By the end of the 5 workshops, we will have explored Early Literacy, Speech/Hearing/Language Development, Child Development, Nutrition, and Music/Movement. This is a play based program, so expect to play with your little ones! This program is entirely free of cost, but registration is required.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Can’t make this event? That’s okay! Our next round of 1, 2, 3 Play with Me! will be Monday mornings in July!

Listen Locally Downstairs with Pete & Scott - SOLD OUT!
2024-01-11 19:00
We’re kicking off 2024 with a Carnegie Carnegie favorite! Guitar and keyboard duo deliver a lively evening of pop & rock covers along with original works.Lead vocalist and guitar player Pete Hewlett landed his first recording contract with Phillips Mercury Records when he was 16. He went on to tour and record with the likes of Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John and Amy Grant

On keyboards and vocals, Scott Anderson is an Emmy Award-winning composer, music director and producer. His 2006 Emmy was for composing the score for the documentary “From Pittsburgh to Poland: Lessons from the Holocaust.”Scott and Pete both won Emmys for their work on WQED’s “Live from Studio A: American Standards.”Our intimate Studio setting is a fantastic place to enjoy a beer, possibly hear a story or two from Scott and Pete’s travels, and of course, hear some terrific music!Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

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Kids Cooking Class
2024-01-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-31 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-07 16:00 - 19:00
In partnership with Salvation Army’s Chartiers Valley Service Center, we will host a series of 3 cooking classes for kids age 8-12. Each week we will learn basic skills of cooking and make a dish. The last week of class, participants will work together to make a meal to share with Carnegie Senior Citizens.

Space is limited and registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Chatham Baroque presents Through the Wood, Laddie
2024-01-27 19:30
Chatham Baroque presents Through the Wood, Laddie Music of Baroque Scotland and Acadia. A unique program featuring guests Chris Norman (wooden flutes and pipes) and Pascale Beaudin (soprano), both with roots in the Canadian Maritime provinces, brings to life music ranging from Baroque Scotland to French Canadian folk tunes from the Acadian tradition.Pascale Beaudin sopranoChris Norman, wooden flutes and pipesAndrew Fouts violinPatricia Halverson viola da gambaScott Pauley theorbo

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Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait
2024-02-04 15:00
Join us for a symphonic tribute to Abraham Lincoln– Aaron Copland’s beloved work, Lincoln Portrait.

Renowned NFL player, veteran, actor and speaker Rocky Bleier will narrate the Copland piece. James Gourlay, well known to Pittsburgh audiences as the Music Director of River City Brass Band, will lead Duquesne University’s Wind Symphony.

Aaron Copland composed Lincoln Portrait in 1942, during the dark, frightening years of World War II. The orchestra score incorporates some of Lincoln’s most gripping oratory, with the narrator speaking over the music.

A dessert and coffee reception in the Lincoln Gallery follows the performance.Please note the time change to 3:00 pm.$20 in Advance$25 at the Door$5 for students with I.D. and children 12 and under.

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Visit the Captain Thomas Espy Post!Come early and tour our Civil War Room, a true national treasure. Tours will take place from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm before the concert. Learn more here. Parking ShuttleA complimentary parking shuttle is provided for this concert. Onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We have arranged for free parking and shuttle service from the East Main Street Lot. (TIP: for GPS directions, enter 132 E. Main St, Carnegie, PA 15106) Try our lot first. If it’s full, drop off your passengers, then go down the hill and make a left at the stop sign onto Main Street. The shuttle will bring you to our building between 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm and return you to your car after the event.

SOLD OUT - Listen Locally Downstairs: Mardi Gras with The Red Beans & Rice Combo
2024-02-13 19:00
The Red Beans & Rice Combo returns to the Studio with New Orleans and Mardi Gras tunes to celebrate the last weekend of Carnival Season in style.

These are serious musicians who don’t take themselves too seriously. The fun-loving trio is known for their danceable mix of New Orleans R&B, early rock & roll nuggets, and barroom ballads, with a jazzy dash of Tin Pan Alley, and a side of wit and humor.

So dust off your finest purple, green, and gold and bring your krewe Downstairs to the Carnegie Carnegie!Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.All ticket sales are final.

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Stage 62 presents Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude
2024-02-17 11:00 - 2024-02-18 15:00, 2024-02-24 11:00 - 2024-02-25 15:00
February 17 – 25Saturdays at 11:00 am & 3:00 pm | Sundays at 3:00 pm

Garfield, a chubby and sarcastic tabby cat, fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays… he deserves it for being the best cat ever! Unfortunately, all of his friends – Arlene, Odie, Jon, and even his nemesis, Nermal – seem to have forgotten. Feeling rejected, Garfield ventures out to find excitement, but he soon realizes that home is where the heart (and the food) is.​

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Tea with Jane Austen
2024-02-24 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for Tea Time and a discussion of Jane Austen’s work.

More information to come!

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Yeshiva Girls High School presents Out of the Depths
2024-03-04 19:00 - 2024-03-05 19:00
Adapted from the works of Marcus Lehman by Mrs. Terri NaidichYeshiva Girls Production presents: Out of the Depths – the Journey to TruthPlease note that the performance is for women and girls ages 5+ only.Lehman’s original novelette takes place takes place in the middle of the nineteenth century, when many wealthy European Jewish families, lured by newfound political freedom and riches, abandoned the Torah way of life in favor of the ways of high society. When Edward Lindenstein, the arrogant and frivolous scion of one such family, marries Minna, a religious girl, trouble lies ahead.

Lehman’s enthralling novelette traces Edward`s shifting fortunes from the capitals of Europe to the far-flung shores of Africa and South America. A tale of greed, deceit, piracy on the high seas, and the ultimate triumph of faith.

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Doors open 6:15 pmPlay begins at 7:00 pmPlease note that the performance is for women and girls ages 5+ only.

Collage Creation
2024-03-05 17:30 - 19:00
Let your creativity fly! Cut images and words, arrange your art, paste it down for a cool design made by you and for you!

Using images and text from old magazines and books, participants will create a collage to take home.

This program is for ages 10-18.

Registration is required for this program. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Legacy Ukulele Ensemble in Concert!
2024-03-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly hour of music, reimagined in surprising ways. The Legacy Ukulele Ensemble will have you vibing and grooving right along with some rock and pop classics!

The Legacy Ukuleles are led by internationally acclaimed ensemble leader, Peter Luongo. From across the US and Canada, this group meets once a month to rehearse and perform. Their high-energy performances reimagine many genres of music through the lens of ukulele. They have performed across the US, most recently being featured as a Band at NAMM in January 2024.

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