Drag Academy Pride Show
2021-06-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Drag Academy kicks off pride month with an epic show starring Plastique Tiara from Rupaul’s Drag Race, Season 11 and hosted by Pittsburgh’s own Monongahaley.
Tickets include pre-show reception and VIP tickets are available for an exclusive post-show meet and greet.
Masks are required for attendees who are unable to provide proof of vaccination.
Masks will be required for the Meet & Greet regardless of vaccination status.
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Embracing Our Differences: A Book Discussion Group
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join your neighbors at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall for a four-part conversation about how we experience race in the US. We’ll read & discuss Mira Jacob’s Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations, a 2020 graphic novel which explores diversity through conversations between the author and her six year old mixed-race son. Pick up your copy of the book at the Library any time it’s open!
This four-part series meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM, in person at the Library:

Thursday, June 17
Thursday, June 24
Thursday, July 1
Thursday, July 8

Registration is required. Please click here to register, or call 412-276-3456.

Stage 62 Presents: Songs from the Steps
2021-06-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS
Enjoy Stage 62 all summer long with a 3-part outdoor concert series! Building on the success of last year’s pilot show, Songs from the Steps will take place on the steps in front of the beautiful Music Hall entrance with audience seating in the parking lot. Each concert will highlight a wide variety of Stage 62 talent and three unique themes:
June 20 – The Great American Songbook (musical theater standards through the 1960s)
July 18 – A Walk Down Memory Lane (songs from Stage 62’s past 50+ years)
August 15– A Look into the Future (songs of hope and looking forward)
Each concert begins at 7:00pm
Audience capacity is limited and will include some table seating options. Tickets must be purchased online as a group to allow proper distancing. CDC guidelines will be strictly enforced.
Tickets: Adults – $20 Children/students with ID – $15 Table seating is also available PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
For more information: email SongsFromTheSteps@stage62.org or visit Stage62.org

Embracing Our Differences: A Book Discussion Group
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-07-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join your neighbors at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall for a four-part conversation about how we experience race in the US. We’ll read & discuss Mira Jacob’s Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations, a 2020 graphic novel which explores diversity through conversations between the author and her six year old mixed-race son. Pick up your copy of the book at the Library any time it’s open! This four-part series meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM, in person at the Library:

Thursday, June 17
Thursday, June 24
Thursday, July 1
Thursday, July 15

Registration is required. Please click here to register, or call 412-276-3456.

Meditate Together
2021-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
Come still the waters of your mind in a supportive, friendly group through mindful meditation! Regular meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and to enhance focus and wellbeing.
This group meets in the Studio on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 2:00-3:00 PM. This group is intended for adults, but anyone who can participate is welcome.
Registration is appreciated but not required. To register, please click here.

Voce al Fresco: Fresh Voices Under the Stars
2021-07-03 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents the first of three outdoor summer concerts featuring emerging talent of the Hans and Leslie Fleischner Young Artists Program. Enjoy this fresh take on your favorite arias, duets, trios, ensembles and Broadway standards. Revel in tomorrow’s stars under the stars. Concert begins at 7:30pm Tickets: $10 – $50 Purchase Tickets Here
In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move the program indoors to our beautiful Music Hall.

Meditate Together
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
Come still the waters of your mind in a supportive, friendly group through mindful meditation! Regular meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and to enhance focus and wellbeing.
This group meets in the Studio on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 2:00-3:00 PM.
This group is intended for adults, but anyone who can participate is welcome. Registration is not required.

Weeks of Weeding: Picture books!
2021-07-19 14:00 - 2021-07-24 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Our collection of books is always growing and changing. When new books come in, older books must find new homes! When librarians remove older books from our collections, we call it “weeding” – and just like weeding a garden, it helps keep our collection healthy, relevant, and engaging.

This week (July 19-24), we’re giving away dozens of picture books that we’ve weeded from our collection – yours to keep, for free! Browse the table in our entrance lobby and take whatever you like. We love it when our older books find new life on someone else’s shelves!

Plus, don’t miss next week (July 26-31), when we’ll be giving away our weeded chapter books!

From the Windows of Modern Mercantile PGH to Your Home
2021-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
You’ve seen the amazing window design at Carnegie’s Modern Mercantile PGH, owned and operated by George Arnold and Larry Scott. In this program, George and Larry explain how to translate the principles and elements of window design into your own home environment. Learn how to make the most of your living space and belongings to create a unique beauty and elegance at home.
This adult program will meet in person, in the Library’s second floor Lincoln Gallery. To register, please call 412-276-3456 or click here.

Open Mic Night
2021-07-21 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS

Join us for an eclectic evening of live entertainment at our first Open Mic Night with host, Ed Auth. The evening will definitely include live music and perhaps some poetry, comedy and more! Performers are invited to share whatever it is that they do best in front of a live audience – as long as we keep it classy.

If you’re interested in performing please contact Ed Auth at EdAuth1966@gmail.com to sign-up.

The Studio, home to our Listen Locally Downstairs concert series, is a favorite spot for local artists for its urban hipster vibe, new acoustic treatment and performance centered atmosphere.

Doors open at 6:30pm / Performers start at 7:00pm
There is a $5 cover charge for this event at the door.
Or you can purchase a ticket in advance to guarantee your seat here.

Refreshments will be available by donation.

Seating is limited. Masks are required only for unvaccinated individuals, per state and CDC guidelines.

Weeks of Weeding: Chapter books!
2021-07-26 14:00 - 2021-07-31 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Our collection of books is always growing and changing. When new books come in, older books must find new homes! When librarians remove older books from our collections, we call it “weeding” – and just like weeding a garden, it helps keep our collection healthy, relevant, and engaging. This week (July 26-31), we’re giving away dozens of chapter books that we’ve weeded from our collection – yours to keep, for free! Browse the table in our entrance lobby and take whatever you like. We love it when our older books find new life on someone else’s shelves!

Museum Spotlight: The Heinz History Center
2021-07-27 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Whether you are a regular visitor or have never been, there is a lot for you to discover at the Senator John Heinz History Center! Learn about the museum’s rich collection and ongoing exhibits, including the 7,000-square-foot exhibit on American Democracy. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized recommendations for what to see first!
Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages.
This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures:

Tuesday, August 3, 5:00 PM: Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
Tuesday, August 10, 5:00 PM: Captain William Vicary Mansion and Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation
Tuesday, August 17, 5:00 PM: The Passavant House and Zelienople Historical Society
Tuesday, August 24, 5:00 PM: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, July 31 at 10 am for a special virtual storytime!
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Free Legal Advice with Attorney Giuseppe Rosselli
2021-07-29 16:00 - 19:00 | PA
Sign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorney Giuseppe Rosselli! To schedule, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email evansw2@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.
This program meets in person at the Library, in the upstairs Lincoln Gallery.

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present: The Imaginary Invalid
2021-07-30 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS

Enjoy a raucous evening of laughter with this classic comedy by the master of French farce, Moliere.

The Imaginary Invalid is the story of Argan, a hypochondriac, who makes everyone in his life miserable with his melodramatic suffering from imagined ills and endless, unnecessary curative treatments. His doctors and apothecary are bleeding him dry–literally and figuratively. His duplicitous second wife schemes to inherit his whole estate. His daughter, Angélique, is in love with Cléante, but Argan engages her to an oafish medical student, so as to secure free medical care for himself. Argan’s foolish and unshakable devotion to medicine is out of control, and it is up to Toinette, the family’s faithful servant, to set the household to rights again.

Friday, July 30 & Saturday, July 31 || 8:00pm
Sunday, August 1 || 2:00pm
Outdoors on the Piazza in front of the Music Hall

Tickets
General Admission: $25
VIP Table for 2: $45
VIP Table for 4: $75

Museum Storytime: The Heinz History Center
2021-07-31 10:00 - 10:30 | PA
Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of the Heinz History Center! A representative from the museum will read a story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!
Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages.
This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

Saturday, August 7, 2021: Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
Saturday, August 14, 2021: Captain William Vicary Mansion and Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation
Saturday, August 21, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople Historical Society
Saturday, August 28, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

Registration is required. Please click here to register!

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present: The Imaginary Invalid
2021-07-31 14:00 - 17:00, 2021-07-31 20:00, 2021-08-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS
Enjoy a raucous evening of laughter with this classic comedy by the master of French farce, Moliere.
The Imaginary Invalid is the story of Argan, a hypochondriac, who makes everyone in his life miserable with his melodramatic suffering from imagined ills and endless, unnecessary curative treatments. His doctors and apothecary are bleeding him dry–literally and figuratively. His duplicitous second wife schemes to inherit his whole estate. His daughter, Angélique, is in love with Cléante, but Argan engages her to an oafish medical student, so as to secure free medical care for himself. Argan’s foolish and unshakable devotion to medicine is out of control, and it is up to Toinette, the family’s faithful servant, to set the household to rights again.
Friday, July 30 & Saturday, July 31 || 8:00pmSunday, August 1 || 2:00pmOutdoors on the Piazza in front of the Music Hall
TicketsGeneral Admission: $25VIP Table for 2: $45VIP Table for 4: $75

Museum Spotlight: The Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
2021-08-03 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
The Quecreek Mine Rescue took place in Somerset County, PA, when nine miners were trapped underground from July 24-28, 2002. At this virtual program, Executive Director Bill Arnold will talk about the four-day rescue operation, and highlight what you may see at the rescue site during your visit. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more!
The Quecreek Mine Rescue Memorial/Monument for Life honors and portrays the team of rescue workers who saved nine trapped coal miners from certain death near Somerset, Pennsylvania. In a larger sense, the memorial site honors the tireless heroism of rescue workers everywhere, as well as serving as a lasting tribute to the coal miners of Southwestern Pennsylvania and across the nation.
This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures:

Tuesday, August 10, 2021: Captain William Vicary Mansion and Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation
Tuesday, August 17, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople Historical Society
Tuesday, August 24, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 7 at 10 am for a special virtual storytime!
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Meditate Together
2021-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come still the waters of your mind in a supportive, friendly group through mindful meditation! Regular meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and to enhance focus and wellbeing.
This group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 2:00-3:00 PM.
This group is intended for adults, but anyone who can participate is welcome. Registration is not required.

Museum Storytime: The Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
2021-08-07 10:00 - 10:30 | PA
Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site! We will read a story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!

The Quecreek Mine Rescue Memorial/Monument for Life honors and portrays the team of rescue workers who saved nine trapped coal miners from certain death near Somerset, Pennsylvania. In a larger sense, the memorial site honors the tireless heroism of rescue workers everywhere, as well as serving as a lasting tribute to the coal miners of Southwestern Pennsylvania and across the nation.

This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!

Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

Saturday, August 14, 2021: Captain William Vicary Mansion and Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation
Saturday, August 21, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople Historical Society
Saturday, August 28, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Tales from India: Storytelling through Dance
2021-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Indian subcontinent of Southeast Asia has been the cradle of ancient civilizations. Rich in history and culture, this region’s stories have been passed down by elders to their young for thousands of year. Storytellers weave tales of animals and humans in various colors and hues with messages that help people live better lives as humankind.
Kids and families, join Nandanik Dance Academy for fun tales and stories with songs, dance movements and costumes. Audience members will get to participate too! Don’t miss this exciting event, the perfect capstone to our Summer Reading program!
Please click here to register!

Museum Spotlight: The Captain William Vicary Mansion
2021-08-10 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Sitting atop a gentle knoll overlooking the Ohio River in what is now Freedom, Pennsylvania, sits the stately old mansion built by Captain William Vicary. Long a source of wonder, its unusual construction and elegant style speak of the wealth and status of its former owners. At this virtual program, you will learn about the architectural significance of this site, as well as what fun things you may see during your visit. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more!
The Vicary Mansion was built overlooking the Ohio River in 1829 by Captain William Vicary, a retired Philadelphia merchant sea captain and land speculator. Over the years additional changes were made to the buildings and grounds; several unique adaptations allow visitors to observe early 19th century architecture in the house. It is now owned by Beaver County and is occupied by the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation. In addition to house tours, the Vicary Mansion is a very busy place offering many educational, informative, and entertaining programs.
This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures:

Tuesday, August 17, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople Historical Society
Tuesday, August 24, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 14 at 10 am for a special virtual storytime!
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Museum Storytime: The Captain William Vicary Mansion
2021-08-14 10:00 - 10:30 | PA
Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of the Captain William Vicary Mansion! We will read a story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!
The Vicary Mansion was built overlooking the Ohio River in 1829 by Captain William Vicary, a retired Philadelphia merchant sea captain and land speculator. Over the years additional changes were made to the buildings and grounds; several unique adaptations allow visitors to observe early 19th century architecture in the house. It is now owned by Beaver County and is occupied by the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation. In addition to house tours, the Vicary Mansion is a very busy place offering many educational, informative, and entertaining programs.
This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

Saturday, August 21, 2021: The Passavant House and Zelienople Historical Society
Saturday, August 28, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Free Comic Book Day!
2021-08-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Carnegie Carnegie! Stop by today and pick up your free comics – to keep! Whether you’ve never read a comic book or you’re already an avid fan, you’ll find something for you. And while you’re here, check out the Library’s great selection of comics and graphic novels for check-out!
Free Comic Book Day is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating libraries and comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes in! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes. Read more at www.freecomicbookday.com.

Listen Locally Outside! with RML Jazz
2021-08-14 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS
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 with a repertoire that draws inspiration from the likes of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Cannonball Adderley, Chick Corea, Bonnie Raitt and Steely Dan. Pack a picnic and join us at the piazza!
Seating is limited. Masks are optional.
Performance will take place in front of the Music Hall entrance with seating in the parking lot. Tables and chairs will be preset by reservation. Public restrooms are available indoors. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage to enjoy during the concert – order takeout from one of many great Carnegie restaurants or pack a picnic!
Rain Date: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00pm
TICKETS General Admission Seat………….…$15 advance / $20 at the door Table for 2………………………..……..…$45 Table for 4……………………………….…$75 Table reservations must be purchased in advance.
Appropriate for ages 12 & up Get your tickets in advance here.
About the Artists
Questions? Contact Melanie Paglia at 412-276-3456 x6
Q: What if it rains? A: If rain is a threat on the day of the performance we will reschedule for Saturday, August 21 at 7pm. We won’t leave you hanging, we will make the weather call no later than 2pm on the day of the show. We will announce the new show time on our website and by email to ticket holders. If we’re doubly unlucky and unable to perform on 8/21, ticket holders may receive a refund or credit toward a future performance.
Q: What if I need to cancel my reservation? A: If you’re not feeling well, please do not attend. Please call us prior to the event and we will issue you a refund of your ticket. We are unable to offer refunds after the event.
Q: Can I B my OB? A: We aren’t able to offer complimentary food & beverage for this program, but we invite guests to bring their own. Order takeout from one of Carnegie’s great restaurants or pack a picnic!
Q: If we’re sitting in the parking lot, where do we park? A: Very limited parking will be available in our parking lot on a first come, first served basis for guests with accessible parking placards. Free parking is available on Beechwood Avenue hill and on Main Street. Out of consideration to our neighbors, we encourage Music Hall patrons not to park in the residential areas of Beechwood Avenue or Home Street.
