Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Saturday Soirées
2024-12-07 19:30 (America/New_York)
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 studio for you and a group of friends, a date, or treat yourself to a great evening out! Seating is limited for these events, so purchase your tickets today.

Individual tickets are $52 per seat.April 6: An Evening of Jazz with Tania & Jeff GrubbsJune 22: “Leading Ladies of Yesteryear” with Daina GriffithOctober 5: An Evening with Resonance WorksDecember 7: An Evening with Delana Flowers – Classy, Jazzy, and a Little Bit SassyConcerts begin at 7:30.Doors open at 7:00 each evening.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents "Legends in the Limelight, Featuring Sebastian Catana, baritone"
2024-12-08 15:00
Pittsburgh Festival Opera welcomes some of the world’s most powerhouse voices for intimate concerts that bring opera to life for audiences in the greater Pittsburgh area. Romanian-born baritone Sebastian Catana has built in recent years an outstanding name in the opera world, mainly as an interpreter of Verdi baritone roles, making him “one of the most appreciated baritones of his generation” (Adnkronos). Catana was a member of the training programs at Seattle Opera and Baltimore Opera and made his operatic debut in 2001 as Thoré in Meyebeer’s Les Huguenots at Carnegie Hall with the Opera Orchestra of New York. In 2003, he sang Schaunard in La Bohème under M° Daniel Oren for his debut at the Metropolitan Opera where he also sang his first Valentin in Faust during the 2006/07 season among many other supporting roles. In the 2007/08 season he made his European debut as Paolo in Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Read more.For all ticket inquiries, please call Pittsburgh Festival Opera at 412-707-4503

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Pittsburgh Festival Operapittsburghfestivalopera.orginfo@pittsburghfestivalopera.org412-707-4503

Marilyn Monroe: The Girl Behind the Image
2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In the glittering Golden Age of Hollywood, no star shone more brightly than Marilyn Monroe. But beneath the smoke and mirrors of her legendary persona, lay a much different reality. Join us as we break through the myths that still exist today and discover the real Marilyn Monroe.

President of Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club and film historian, Wendy Whittick strives to promote classic film in the community. Besides her work with Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club, she produces and stars in an award-nominated television show called Wendy’s Classic Corner, and hosts a fun and insightful film review podcast, Silver Screen Time Machine. In addition, she provides educational outreach presentations for libraries and the Carnegie Mellon Osher series.

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

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents: "Miracle on 34th Street"
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special holiday screening of Miracle on 34th Street (1947), directed by George Seaton!

When divorced mother Doris Walker hires an actor to play Santa Claus at her department store, she isn’t counting on the man claiming to be the real Kris Kringle himself. Could such an unlikely claim possibly be true? Find out as one family learns to see the wonder in the world again.

This is a free event; donations are gratefully accepted! Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are always welcome. Please click here to register, or call 412-276-3456.

Squonking in the Library, Part 2: Rube Goldberg Machines
2024-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Lindsay Herring and Mia Taylor for “Squonking in the Library Part 2,” an exciting workshop where science meets art! Kids aged 6-13 will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create quirky, complex contraptions with chain-reactions. Don’t miss out on this chance to build, play, and explore!

This event is recommended for children ages 6-13 and their families. Learn more about Squonk Opera at www.squonk.org.

If you would like to attend both the December 5th and December 12th sessions, please register for each separately.

Register for the December 5th workshop (part 1) here.

Register for the December 12th workshop (part 2) here.

Carnegie Celebrates the Season
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Our annual holiday celebration is back! Join us for crafts, ornament-making, holiday caricatures and refreshments in the Studio. Visit with Santa in front of the Library’s beautiful fireplace.

The ACFL&MH is delighted to bring this collaboration with Carnegie Borough’s Carol Covi’s Children’s Events Committee back into our lovely building. All are welcome, and no registration is required – join us!

Nandanik Dance Troupe presents Dance for a Cure 2024
2024-12-14 16:00 - 19:00
Nandanik Indian Dance Troupe invites you to their annual Dance for a Cure to raise funds for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Join in honoring cancer fighters, survivors, and thrivers and celebrate life together in an evening of Indian music and dance

Nandanik’s Artistic Director, Nandini Mandal, a Mt. Lebanon leukemia survivor and fellow cancer survivors, will Dance for a Cure

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VerbaMedia presents "A Holiday for The Burgh"
2024-12-20 19:00
Join VerbaMedia for A Holiday For The Burgh! This special evening celebrates Pittsburgh’s vibrant local music scene, featuring live performances by hip-hop, instrumental, acoustic, and alternative/indie artists.

The event supports a meaningful cause—raising non-perishable food donations for 412 Food Rescue to help those in need this holiday season.

Don’t miss this night of incredible talent, community spirit, and holiday cheer!

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For all ticket inquiries, please contact VerbaMedia at verba.media/contact-us

Ellington & Strayhorn's "Nutcracker Suite"
2024-12-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-21 19:30 - 20:30
Don’t miss this spectacular performance of Ellington-Strayhorn’s “The Nutcracker” in the ACFL&MH’s Music Hall!

This one-night-only event will showcase jazz legend Duke Ellington and Pittsburgh artist Billy Strayhorn’s 1960 interpretation of “The Nutcracker.” A 17-piece big band will take the stage for two performances—at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM—bringing this iconic holiday classic to life. Each performance will feature not only the music but also fascinating stories and commentary about the creation of the work and its deep Pittsburgh roots.

Under the direction of Adam Lee, Chatham University’s esteemed music director and lead organizer of the production, the big band is set to deliver an unforgettable evening of music highlighting the historic contributions of these two jazz legends.

Registration is appreciated but not required.General Seating

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Thank you to the Pittsburgh Park Conservancy for planning and supporting this project! Unfortunately, this performance can no longer occur in Mellon Square due to the prediction of low temperatures. However, the ACFL&MH is excited to host the performance in our historic Music Hall!

"Ukraine Carols" with Iryna Fedyshyn
2024-12-23 19:00
Celebrate the holiday season with Ukrainian carols! From Lviv, Ukraine, singer-songwriter Iryna Fedyshyn brings Christmas cheer to Carnegie’s Music Hall with her Christmas show “Ukraine Carols,” marking the first time this performance is presented in the USA.For all ticket inquiries, call 412-330-8554 or email irynafedyshyn@gmail.com.

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Wellness with Ronda: A Diet You Can Live With
2025-01-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
“A Diet You Can Live With” is an informal, informational discussion about various diets and dieting strategies through the years. Draw inspiration to work with your health care professional to create your own diet that you can live with.

This group is for adults only. The discussion is intended for personal enrichment only and does not diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease. The group does not replace professional medical or mental health care.

Please click here to register!

Ukulele Strum-Along
2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 6:00 PM. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 6:45 to play along!

This group is intended for teens and adults. Please click here to register!

Make 3D Snowflakes with Harshitha and Saanvi!
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join young crafters Harshitha and Saanvi for this free hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own beautiful, 3-D paper snowflake decorations! These snowflakes are simple to make, but bring an elegant touch to your winter decor.

This class is suitable for ages kids and adults, ages 10+. Spots are limited and registration is required – please click here to register!

Civil War Gaming: Battle Cry - Gaines Mill
2025-01-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Pittsburgh wargamer Paul Lawson for a free introduction to historical tabletop wargaming! Command your troops and experience the strategy and tactics of the battles that determined our nation’s future.

Today we honor the 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry and Captain Thomas Espy as we play through the Battle of Gaines Mill scenario of the game Battle Cry. The 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry fought at Gaines Mill in 1862, and the battle saw the mortal wounding of the Espy Post’s namesake.

Battle Cry is a low-complexity wargame published by Avalon Hill and suitable for ages 10+. No experience is necessary. Please join us!

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

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Blood, Courage, and the Maltese Cross - Personal Stories of the 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry
2025-01-11 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!

Organized in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1861, the 62nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry was among the most decorated of regiments fielded by the Keystone State during the Civil War. Company H of the regiment included many local residents and was commanded by Captain Thomas Espy, namesake of the Captain Thomas Espy Post. The regiment lost more than 250 men during their term of enlistment, including Captain Thomas Espy, and was one of only 14 Union army regiments to lose 17 or more officers during the war.The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will welcome several members of the 62nd Pennsylvania Living History Group, an organization dedicated to education, preservation, and honoring the men of the original regiment. Blood, Courage and the Maltese Cross will consist of four individual stories of men that fought, and in some cases gave the last full measure of devotion.Speakers include…Michael Kraus, discussing the Maltese Cross flag displayed at Soldiers and Sailors, which was fought under at Gettysburg by members of the 62nd; Robert ‘Slim’ Bowser, discussing his ancestor, Sgt. Daniel Swigart, of Company D; Katie and Brian Wolfe, discussing the Lowry brothers from the 62nd; Van Cornish will discuss Pvt. William Dunn, killed in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg; and Matt Hankinson will discuss Capt. Edwin Little, killed at the Stony Hill at Gettysburg.

Saturday Soirées with Pete & Scott - SOLD OUT
2025-01-11 19:30
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.We’re kicking off the 2025 Saturday Soirée Series 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 have both won Emmys for their work on WQED’s “Live from Studio A: American Standards.”Select your table in the Studio for you and a group of friends, a date, or just treat yourself to a great evening out! Seating is limited for this special event.Concerts begin at 7:30.Doors open at 7:00.Tickets are $55, including all fees.

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

Zumba with Emonie
2025-01-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join licensed Zumba instructor Emonie Smith for an hour of dance fitness! Get moving to Latin, pop, and international music as you improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen your core – while burning calories and having fun!

$10 requested donation per person. All participants must sign a liability waiver. Slots are limited – please click here to register!

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Look sharp – it’s a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more effective than a dull one, and with a little guidance, anyone can learn to keep their knife edges in excellent condition. Experienced sharpener Dennis Snedden will teach participants how to keep their own knives sharp and ready to use.

Each participant should bring two or three 5″-10″ kitchen knives (non-serrated); a diamond, oil, or water stone (if you have one); a honing rod or steel (if you have one); your knife edge questions; and a will to learn! You will learn the best and safest techniques for honing a fine edge. Come with dull knives – leave with safer, sharper, functional edges!

No ceramic knives, hair or sewing scissors, please.

A suggested donation of $15 will be put towards funding the 2025 kids’ Summer Reading Program. Space is limited, so please click here to register! 18 years and older, please.

Tom Roberts presents: Lost Pittsburgh - Forgotten History of Pittsburgh Jazz
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:30
Join world renowned pianist Tom Roberts as he presents the early jazz musicians of Pittsburgh through recordings, images, and research! Many of the legendary jazz figures of our city are admired the world over, but tend to be less well known in the Pittsburgh area itself. Come face to face with the legacy of Pittsburgh’s influential giants of jazz through exquisite recordings that capture every breath and nuance of these remarkable artists.This program will take place on Zoom on Facebook Live. Please register to attend; you will receive an email with a link to the Zoom event on the morning of January 28. Click here to register.

Free Legal Advice with the Allegheny County Bar Association Pro Bono Center
2025-01-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Sign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorneys from the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Center!

To request an appointment, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email loughranm@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 6:00 PM. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 6:45 to play along!

This group is intended for teens and adults. Please register below!

Embracing Our Differences: "American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics" - with special guest John Moon!
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion! This February, explore the amazing history of the Black Pittsburgh men who created the nation’s first EMT service, Freedom House, in 1967. We will read and discuss American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard – plus, Freedom House member John Moon will join us for conversation and share his experiences in emergency medicine through the years!

Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk. Pick up your copy any time the Library is open!

Registration is appreciated – please click here to register.

Civil War Gaming: Battle Cry - New Market Heights
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Pittsburgh wargamer Paul Lawson for a free introduction to historical tabletop wargaming! Command your troops and experience the strategy and tactics of the battles that determined our nation’s future.

Today we honor Black History Month as we play through the New Market Heights scenario of the game Battle Cry. Fourteen United States Colored Troops (USCT) soldiers earned the Congressional Medal of Honor at this engagement.

Battle Cry is a low-complexity wargame published by Avalon Hill and suitable for ages 10+. No experience is necessary. Please join us!

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

Stage 62 presents Seussical TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences)
2025-02-08 11:00 - 2025-02-09 15:00, 2025-02-15 11:00 - 2025-02-16 15:00
February 8-9 & 15-16Saturdays at 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PMNow one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Seussical TYA is fun for the whole family! This version has been specially adapted to a 75-minute runtime.

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For all ticket inquiries, please contact Stage 62 at 412-429-6262 or info@stage62.org.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Borderland Freedom: African American Experiences during the Gettysburg Campaign
2025-02-08 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/CarnegieCarnegieNo Account Required!Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Gettysburg was part of a precarious borderland during the nineteenth century. The Mid-Atlantic borderland was a fundamentally ambiguous space where slavery and freedom intermixed because enslavers were able to kidnap free people of color as fugitive slaves. Free people of color from Gettysburg and its surrounding environs learned from these experiences to protect themselves by hiding or fleeing when Confederate soldiers crossed the Mason-Dixon Line in 1863.

Confederate soldiers who kidnapped free people of color under the guise of retrieving “contrabands” in 1863 were mirroring but not quite replicating the actions of antebellum enslavers from Virginia and Maryland. Both upset the perceived division between slavery and freedom when they captured African Americans. However, the Civil War kidnappings took place in a different political context, illustrating the very real impact Black refugee movement had on Pennsylvania’s free people of color.

Rachael Barbara Nicholas is a PhD candidate studying nineteenth-century American history at West Virginia University. She has a B.A. in history and classics from Ohio Wesleyan University and an M.A. in public history from West Virginia University. Ms. Nicholas is currently the park historian at Gettysburg National Military Park. She was previously a seasonal park ranger (historical interpretation) at Gettysburg. She has also been a graduate instructor at West Virginia University, a research assistant for the National Digital Newspaper Program, and a graduate research associate for the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition. Her first article was recently published in the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. She is in the process of completing her dissertation, which is tentatively titled “Movement, Imagination, and the Changing Spaces between Slavery and Freedom in the Mid-Atlantic Borderland, 1861-1877.”

Valentine's Collaging Workshop with Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Teaching Artists from the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse for a hands-on, Valentine’s Day-themed paper collaging workshop! Make a Valentine for a loved one, a collage poem, a vision board—anything you can put together with paper, scissors, and a little glue.

This event is free and open to all ages—come by yourself, bring a date, or even bring the whole family! Please register for this event here.

AARP presents: Get to Know Social Security!
2025-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the difference between full, early, and delayed benefits are? Join Mike Rosenberg of the AARP for this free Social Security workshop!

The workshop focuses on building an understanding of the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. You will discover what Social Security is, learn how to secure your benefits, and explore the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making a decision that is right for you!

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