Carnegie Crafters
2023-02-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join our new group Carnegie Crafters! We’ll share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting.

Registration is appreciated! Please click here to register.

Discover Medicare
2023-03-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-01 10:30 - 12:00 | PA
Licensed Insurance Broker, Bess Adams will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it. This step-by-step 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.

All About Orchids
2023-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Although beautiful and stunning, orchids can be intimidating to the friendliest of plant lovers. Please join the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania (OSWP) for a free showcase of some of the loveliest orchid varieties that cannot be purchased at our local box stores but are cultivated by experienced and reputable growers.

Ms. Demetria Marsh will walk us through the optimum care and growing conditions for orchids in our homes here in Pittsburgh. An experienced grower and cultivator of orchids for decades, Ms. Marsh will highlight some distinctive species of plants and will share her secrets for reblooming success!

A drawing for an orchid plant and two tickets for the upcoming “Orchid Obsession” show (March 18-19th) will be raffled off after the event. All are welcome!

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

Listen Locally with Resonance Works "To Breathe Free"
2023-03-05 15:00 | PA
To Breathe Free explores the twin themes of remembrance and possibility with a reprise of Copland’s vibrant Appalachian Spring, poignant works by Pulitzer prize-winners Caroline Shaw and George Walker, and a world premiere by Gilda Lyons celebrating Resonance Works’ 10th anniversary. The Resonance Chamber Orchestra takes the spotlight for Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, which hums with the optimism and possibility of building a new life, but also the trepidation of facing an uncertain future. Caroline Shaw’s ethereal To the Hands for choir and strings meditates on empathy and refuge, inspired by 17th century Danish composer Dietrich Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu nostri. Gilda Lyons’ An Anchor in Time looks back to poetry and text of the past and ponders the future through the words of children. Two performances in Bloomfield and Carnegie feature mezzo-soprano Timothi Williams, baritone Daniel Teadt, the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and Festival Chorus, led by conductor Maria Sensi Sellner. ACFL&MH is pleased to partner with Resonance Works during its tenth anniversary, including this exciting program as part of the Listen Locally series performed in the Music Hall.

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2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Civilian Stories of the Battle of Gettysburg with Evan Portman
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 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

While Union and Confederate armies engaged one another on the bloody fields of Gettysburg, the civilians of the town had a front row seat to one of the momentous events in American history. But in many ways, the civilian experience of the battle was less a front row seat and more an active role. Much like the soldiers and generals, the civilians helped shape the outcome of the battle in their own indelible ways. From John Burns to Sarah Broadhead, nearly every Gettysburg resident was touched by the battle and contributed to its legacy. Those three fateful days in July 1863 would change their lives and their community forever.

Evan Portman is a fledgling historian from Export, Pennsylvania. He is currently an intern with the American Battlefield Trust as well as a continuing education instructor with the Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission. Evan is also a guest contributor of Emerging Civil War and has his own channel on Youtube dedicated to exploring lesser known sites and of the Battle of Gettysburg. A recent graduate of Saint Vincent College, he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in history at Duquesne University.

Carnegie Cinema presents: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall!

Tonight, join us for all-ages fun with a screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). Sonic and his new friend Tails the fox must battle the evil Dr. Robotnik in this action comedy based on the hit video game series.

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

Listen Locally Downstairs: “The Great Women of Jazz!” with Jessica Lee and Mark Strickland Jazz Duo
2023-03-16 19:00 | PA
NEW DATE!

Following a crowd-favorite performance of The Great Women of Jazz, Jessica and Mark pick up where they left off this summer as we celebrate Women in Music Month!The evening is an intimate musical journey exploring the songs and stories of the great women of jazz. Spanning from the early years of the Blues to the Jazz Era to Rhythm & Blues, Jessica and Mark celebrate great women musicians and their contributions to the genre. The show wraps up with their interpretations of original music written by Jessica and friends with messages for our current times and challenges and our hopes for future days.Our newly improved Studio venue is an intimate space with a club-vibe! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.

$10 in Advance$15 at the Door

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Create a Pot of Gold Slime!
2023-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Instead of hunting for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, children can make their own Pot of Gold at the Library! Children (age 8 and up!) can register to make their very own Pot of Gold Slime to take home.

Space is limited and registration is required.

All About HealthChoices, Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance Program
2023-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Join Jen Schlosser of Pennsylvania Enrollment Services for a guided tour of HealthChoices, Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program!

In this free class, you’ll learn about:

basic components of HealthChoices

the enrollment process

making health plan or PCP changes

questions about health plan ID cards & the ACCESS/EBT card from Medical Assistance

includes direct referral offers to address enrollment concerns

…and more!

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

Retro Gaming Night
2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a night of retro video gaming! Rediscover the fun of classic systems like the original Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES, Nintendo 64, and more! Go head to head with Goldeneye 007, race your friends in MarioKart, collect bananas in Donkey Kong Country, and much more!

This program is intended for adults and teens. Registration is appreciated…please click here to register.

Carnegie Crafters
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the Carnegie Crafters! We share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting.

Registration is appreciated! Please click here to register.

Revisiting Pittsburgh's Orphanages: An author visit
2023-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In the early 1900s, orphanages in the United States housed more than 100,000 children, thousands of those living in Pittsburgh. The research for this rich history is shared through a mosaic of images in the new book: Pittsburgh’s Orphans and Orphanages, showing the many buildings that gave young orphans a place to call home for decades. Their stories remain an important piece of Pittsburgh’s history.

Authors Joann Cantrell and James Wudarczyk will discuss their book and the research done on the orphanages in the Pittsburgh region. Joann Cantrell is an award-winning local journalist and author of three books for the Arcadia Publishing Images of America series that celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns and cities across the country. She has also authored a book on infant loss: Carried Within Me – Echoes of Infant Loss published by Lighthouse Point Press, Pittsburgh. James Wudarczyk is a local historian and long time member of the Lawrenceville Historical Society, as well as the author of two of Arcadia’s Images of America series and numerous history books.

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

Cooking 101 with the Salvation Army
2023-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Join Bethany Bray of the Salvation Army for a free hands-on cooking class, just for beginners! Today we’ll learn to make lentil soup and taco mac!

Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Please click here to register.

Listen Locally with Cello Fury
2023-03-31 20:00 | PA
Cello Fury’s cinematic, progressive rock sound appeals to a diverse audience. Composed of three cellists, Simon Cummings, Nicole Myers, and Cecilia Caughman, and drummer David Throckmorton, their original music combines the cello’s symphonic sounds with a driving rock beat. The group delivers a fun, high-energy show that will appeal to the whole family. It is an excellent introduction to live music for young audience members, and seasoned concert-goers will especially appreciate the Music Hall’s exquisite acoustics.This performance will be held in the Music Hall. $20 in Advance$25 at the Door

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Managing Debt with Timothy Holeczy of Wesbanco
2023-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Debt can be unavoidable sometimes, but that doesn’t mean it has to run your life! Join Tim Holeczy of WesBanco for a close-up look at what you can do to manage the debt you have, avoid debt you don’t need, and make smart choices abouut taking on debt in the future. Learn about debt consolidation, financing options, and all the key factors of a loan process including credit score, debt ratio, equity and more. Bring your questions!

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

Nandanik Dance Troupe presents Vilaya
2023-04-01 16:00 | PA
Nandanik Dance Troupe presents the dance drama Ram with a cast of 80 dancers. Artistic Direction by Sanjib Bhattacharya and Nandini Mandal.

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Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents: Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo'
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Wendy Whittick of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special four-part series celebrating the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock!

Tonight: Vertigo (1958). An ex-cop (Jimmy Stewart) becomes obsessed with the mysterious woman (Kim Novak) who he’s been hired to investigate.

Join us for the rest of the series!

Wednesday, April 19 – Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

Wednesday, May 3 – Rebecca (1940)

Wednesday, May 10 – The Birds (1963)

Donate a canned good for admission (voluntary; benefits the Chartiers Valley Service Center of the Salvation Army). Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click here.

Colour of Song presents: African American Opera & Classical Artists
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Colour of Song: A Vocal Arts Company presents African American artists and their contributions to the classical and operatic genres. Join us to learn about the rich artistic legacy of African American art music singers, composers, and instrumentalists. This 75 minute program concludes with a live vocal performance from each of the presenters, Michele Bankole and Chantal Braziel.

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

Carnegie Crafters
2023-04-08 14:15 - 16:15 | PA

Teen Game Night
2023-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Calling all Teens! Join us in the Studio for a teen game night. Bring a friend (or two, or three) and enjoy video games, board games, snacks, and refreshments! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Please complete the registration here.

An Antarctic Adventure: A travelogue with Nancy Barsotti and Jon Leimkuehler
2023-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Embark on the icy water to the wold’s least explored continent – surrounded by icebergs, glaciers and the antics of penguins. Nancy Barsotti and Jon Leimkuehler will recount their amazing journey with photos and movies of their 2019 expedition to the unspoiled landscape of Antarctica. Join us!

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

Listen Locally Downstairs with the Thomas Wendt Trio
2023-04-13 19:00 | PA
Join Pittsburgh’s fantastic go-to jazz drummer in the Studio for a blend of Great American Songbook standards and Jazz compositions by many of the Masters such as Benny Golson, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Cedar Walton. Thomas is joined by Mark Strickland on guitar and Chris McGraw on bass. Join us in our newly improved Studio, an intimate space with a club-vibe! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

$10 in Advance$15 at the Door

TICKETS

All ticket sales are final.

In Great Deeds, On Great Fields: Gettysburg at 160 Years. A Civil War Symposium
2023-04-15 08:00 - 16:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to announce the return of our annual Civil War Symposium, slated for April 15, 2023. With the new year marking the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the symposium will focus on the events of the Gettysburg Campaign, both on the battlefield and on the homefront of Western Pennsylvania. We are thrilled to welcome five dynamic speakers including authors, museum professionals, and public historians.

Early bird tickets for the symposium are available for $55.00 from now until December 01, and the regular price of $65.00 from December 01 – April 01, 2023. Seating is limited, and our 2022 event did sell out, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat.

The price of the ticket includes breakfast refreshments, a boxed lunch, and light snacks. Ongoing tours of The Captain Thomas Espy Post will be available, as well as a large Civil War book sale and author book signings.

Please contact Espy Post Curator, Jon-Erik Gilot, at gilotj@einetwork.net with any questions.

Dan Welch – “How Did They Get Here? The Roads to Gettysburg”

A seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and historian at Emerging Civil War, Dan Welch will follow the Union and Confederate armies northward across Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania during the weeks leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. Dan is the author The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign and co-editor of the Emerging Civil War 10th Anniversary Series.

Peter C. Miele – “July 1, 1863: The Fight for Seminary Ridge”

Peter C. Miele is Executive Director at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center and President of the Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation. Pete will be speaking on Pittsburgh’s controversial Brigadier General Thomas A. Rowley and the involvement of Rowley’s & Biddle’s brigade during the fighting on Seminary Ridge on July 1, 1863.

Hampton Newsome – “Gettysburg’s Southern Front: Opportunity & Failure at Richmond”

An attorney and historian from Arlington, Virginia, Hampton Newsome is the author or editor of numerous Civil War volumes. His most recent book, Gettysburg’s Southern Front: Opportunity and Failure at Richmond, examines the little known Federal campaign to threaten the Confederate capital that occurred in conjunction with the Gettysburg Campaign.

Dana Shoaf – “July 2, 1863: The 5th Corps Artillery on the Union Left”

Longtime editor of the popular Civil War Times magazine, Dana Shoaf has also served as a consultant to the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the National Archives. He will be speaking on the role of the four batteries of 5th Corps artillery on the Union left on July 2, 1863, with an emphasis on the fighting by Gibbs’ Battery on Little Round Top.

Rich Condon – “The Department of the Monongahela in the Summer of 1863”

A native of Pittsburgh, Rich Condon is a park ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, and the founder of the Civil War Pittsburgh blog. Rich will be speaking on the Department of the Monongahela during the Summer of 1863, which encompassed all of Western Pennsylvania. Rich will examine the Civil War fortifications of Pittsburgh, as well as the capture of John Hunt Morgan’s Confederate Cavalry within the Department in July 1863.

Gifts of the Living Earth: A talk with Patricia DeMarco
2023-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join author and environmentalist Patricia M DeMarco for a special program about the importance of preserving and protecting the fresh air, clean water, fertile ground and wide diversity of species that constitute the interconnected web of life – our life support system. How can we include these essential services in our own lives, our neighborhoods and our places of work, and play?

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

About the speaker:

Patricia M. DeMarco is a native of Pittsburgh, PA. with a doctorate in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent a fifty-year career in energy and environmental policy in both private and public sector positions. She served as Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association (2006-2011) and as Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University where she holds an appointment as Senior Scholar and Adjunct Faculty.(2011-present) She holds the position of VicePresident of the Forest Hills Borough Council and sits on the Board of Trustees for Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and for The Allegheny Land Trust.

Her first book, titled “Pathways to Our Sustainable Future – A Global Perspective from Pittsburgh” explores positive pathways toward sustainability, based on 28 case studies in Pittsburgh. It was published by The University of Pittsburgh Press in 2017. Order the book and find a book signing event here: https://patriciademarco.com/book/

Her next book, “In the Footsteps of Rachel Carson: Harnessing earth’s healing power” Urban Press 2022. Order the book here: https://patriciademarco.com/Books

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents: Alfred Hitchcock's 'Shadow of a Doubt'
2023-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Wendy Whittick of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special four-part series celebrating the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock!

Tonight: Shadow of a Doubt (1943). Bored teenager Charlie (Teresa Wright) is initially delighted when her uncle (Joseph Cotten) comes to visit, but quickly realizes that he brings a dark secret with him.

Join us for the rest of the series!

Wednesday, May 3 – Rebecca (1940)

Wednesday, May 10 – The Birds (1963)

Donate a canned good for admission (voluntary; benefits the Chartiers Valley Service Center of the Salvation Army). Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click below.

Carnegie Crafters
2023-04-20 16:30 - 18:30 | PA
Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the first meeting of our new group Carnegie Crafters! We’ll share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting.

This will be a monthly gathering. At this first meeting, we will discuss the best time to hold future meetings.

Registration is appreciated! Please click here to register.

Carnegie Cinema presents: Wakanda Forever
2023-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall!

Tonight, we present Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Following the tragic death of King T’Challa, the people of Wakanda find themselves caught up in an international struggle of world powers. Will a new Black Panther rise?

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