Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Carnegie Crafters present Craft Night at the Movies: "Wicked" (2024)
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 (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 the Carnegie Crafters! We share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting.

Tonight, join us for a Craft Night at the Movies! Enjoy crafting while we watch Wicked (2024), with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie will start at 7:00 PM.

No craft? No problem! You are welcome to join, but keep in mind that that the lights will be on. Please email carnegiecrafters@gmail.com with any questions.

Registration is not required – all are welcome!

Civil War Gaming: Dawn of Iron - The Battle of Cherbourg
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Pittsburgh wargamers Paul Lawson and Brian Palmer 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 play through the Battle of Cherbourg scenario of the game Dawn of Iron. Dawn of Iron is a low-to-medium-complexity wargame of naval combat, designed by Mike Haught 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: The War That Never Was: Great Britain, the U.S., and the Trent Affair with William Vodrey
2025-11-08 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

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

The U.S. Navy’s seizure of two Confederate diplomats, James Murray Mason of Virginia and John Slidell of Louisiana, from a British Royal Mail steamship off the coast of Cuba in November 1861 set off an international firestorm of controversy. The crisis even threatened, for several tense weeks, to bring the British Empire into the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. Our speaker will explore the tangle of political, diplomatic and naval issues involved, and how President Lincoln (who is said to have remarked, “One war at a time”) was able to resolve the dispute without the United States and the United Kingdom going to war for yet a third time.

Judge William F.B. Vodrey serves on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Born and raised in East Liverpool, Ohio, he graduated with honors from Oberlin College and later received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has been interested in presidential and military history for many years, and often speaks on such topics to historical societies, clubs and roundtables. He is a member of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable, American Battlefield Trust, Ohio History Connection and Sons of the American Revolution. He is also a former Civil War reenactor with the 51st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Co. B, in which he skyrocketed in just five short years to the rank of corporal. Judge Vodrey lives in Cleveland with his wife Susan; they have three grown sons.

Veterans Day at the Carnegie Carnegie
2025-11-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at 1:30PM, for our annual celebration honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Services.

We look forward to welcoming special guests from the American Legion Post 82, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves, Carnegie Elementary School, and more.

Our annual celebration will be held outside, rain or shine, with refreshments in the Lincoln Gallery afterwards. The Espy Post will be open for special tours during the event. We hope to see you there!

Embracing Our Differences: "Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South" by Winfred Rembert
2025-11-12 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 Fall, we’re reading and discussing Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South by Winfred Rembert. Rembert relates the course of his life: working as a field laborer in Georgia, participating in the Civil Rights Movement, escaping a near-lynching, and ultimately finding solace in art.

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

Registration is appreciated – please click here to register!

Paperback Platoon book club: "The Lost Bookshop"
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Calling all women veterans and family members: join us to connect with other women through a love of reading!

Paperback Platoon is a book club for women filled with veterans, service members, and their families. Our goal is to build connection with each other through a shared interest and love for reading. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM.

For this month’s meeting, we’ll discuss The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk.

Join our BookClubs.com page or our Facebook group for more details or to register!

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Adam's Aces
2025-11-13 19:00
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Get ready for an evening of swingin’ standards and toe-tapping rhythm with Adam’s Aces from the Adam Lee Morgan Jazz Orchestra, led by trombone player Adam Janssen. From smooth ballads to big-band favorites, this powerhouse group delivers a fresh, feel-good take on classic jazz. It’s a night of style, energy, and great music—right here at the Carnegie Carnegie.

Special Community Offer:Patrons who bring a nonperishable item to support Free Store 15106 may purchase discounted tickets in advance online or at the door. Please remember to bring your donation item with you to the concert. Donations will be collected at the Will Call table and will benefit local families in need.

Free Store 15106 has shared that they’re especially in need of:🥫 canned vegetables 🍎 fruit cups🥣 cereal and granola bars 🧀 mac & cheese🍝 canned pasta 🥜 peanut butterBeer and wine by monetary donation (ages 21+). Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

TICKETS:$10 with nonperishable item(s) for Free Store 15106 $20 in Advance$25 at the Door$10 Under 18 & Students w/ ID

All ticket sales are final.

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Stage 62 presents "Oklahoma!"
2025-11-13 20:00 - 2025-11-16 14:00
For all ticket inquiries contact Stage 62 at 412-429-6262 or info@stage62.org.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.​

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

"The Jungle Book" Storytime Preview with Resonance Works
2025-11-15 11:00
Get a sneak preview of Resonance Works’ upcoming production of Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke’s “The Jungle Book” when you attend the Storytime Preview event in the Lincoln Gallery on Saturday, November 15!

Produced in partnership between Resonance Works and the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall this free, family-friendly event is perfect for audience members of all ages! You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a fun craft activity, hear a short reading from Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”, and experience live performance excerpts from this new all-ages opera.

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Registration is appreciated but not required.

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Thanksgiving Edition
2025-11-17 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 2026 kids’ Summer Reading Program. Space is limited, so please click here to register! 18 years and older, please.

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this group is about building confidence, improving fluency, and connecting with others through conversation. No pressure, no judgment — just real talk and real people. Everyone is welcome!

This group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30am, and every third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm. Registration is not required — just drop in!

Time Travelers Book Group: "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for our historical fiction book group! We’ll explore different eras of history, share our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

For this meeting, we’ll discuss The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. This novel, set during America’s Great Depression, follows five women who work as librarians, delivering books to folks in the mountains of Kentucky. Copies of the book are available at the Library’s checkout desk.

Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.

Resonance Works presents "The Jungle Book"
2025-11-21 19:30 - 2025-11-23 15:00
For all ticket inquiries contact Resonance Works at 412-501-3330 or info@resworks.org

Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 pm | Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3:00 pm Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 pm

“The heart that beats in all of us wants to love without limitation. The heart that beats in all of us shows us who we are.”

Join Resonance Works the weekend before Thanksgiving for the regional premiere of Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke’s The Jungle Book! This opera for all ages tells the story of Mowgli, an endangered human cub who seeks refuge in the jungle with a pack of wolves. The classic Rudyard Kipling story is reinterpreted by Sankaram and Rourke emphasizing themes of community, empathy, and inclusion, sending a powerful message about embracing those who are different, and recognizing “the heart that beats in all of us.” Sankaram creates a powerful sense of place in the score by weaving elements of classical Indian music including ragas and vocal percussion.

Originally commissioned by The Glimmerglass Festival. Extended version commissioned by Washington National Opera

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For all ticket inquiries contact Resonance Works at 412-501-3330 or info@resworks.org

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Do you like Terraforming Mars? Settlers of Catan? Agricola? Ark Nova? Or other “Euro” or Euro-flavored strategy games with wooden meeples, worker placement, tableau building, and so forth? Come to the Library for an afternoon of board gaming!

This event is for gamers ages 18+, and no experience is necessary. New players are welcome!

Registration is not required to attend, but it is recommended, and those who register will get a link to our Discord server for any pre-game day discussions or suggestions. Click here to register!

Carnegie Model Railroad Club: Intro meeting
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join model railroad hobbyist Nick Yackovich for the first meeting of the brand-new Carnegie Model Railroad Club!

This group for adults and kids aged 10+ will meet monthly to share knowledge, learn from each other, and design and build an original model railroad track layout. No experience is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Nick at nytweetums@comcast.net.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Please click here to register!

Saturday Soirées: "Wicked Wordplay" with Catherine Kolos
2025-11-22 19:30
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Catherine Kolos brings her latest cabaret, Wicked Wordplay—a saucy tribute to sensational lyricists who know how to turn a phrase—to the Carnegie Carnegie’s cozy Studio. Featuring Shelby Williams, Catherine guides the audience through three spirited chapters of music: the sparkle of jazz and musical theatre, the edge of pop and rock, and a finale celebrating the “witchy” magic of some of music’s most enchanting storytellers.

Expect fresh takes on classics by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, and Stephen Sondheim alongside surprises from Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, and more.

Join us for a stylish night of sharp lyrics, sultry rhythms, and Catherine’s signature charm—an irresistible blend that makes every Saturday Soirée sparkle in this intimate, up-close setting.Catherine Kolos is a multi-disciplinary theater artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her regional credits include FUSION New Mexico, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, City Theatre, Interlochen Shakespeare Festival, Quantum and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. An award-winning producer, Ms. Kolos has helped navigate over 28 productions from concept to performance across the United States. She starred as Mary Flynn in Front Porch Theatricals’ critically acclaimed production of Merrily We Roll Along, and her one-woman cabaret, Mood For Love, played for a standing-room-only performance with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. She is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the Stage Manager Association and holds a degree from Point Park University.Select your table in the Studio for you and a group of friends, a date, or just treat yourself to a great evening out!Concerts begin at 7:30.Doors open at 7:00.

Tickets are $55 per seat.

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

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Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Robert Mitchum Classics: "The Grass is Greener" (1960)
2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club as we celebrate the legendary Robert Mitchum!

Tonight: The Grass is Greener (1960), directed by Stanley Donen. Mitchum plays a wealthy oil tycoon who falls for the married proprietress of the crumbling manor that he tours while vacationing in England. This sophisticated romantic comedy also stars Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr.

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

Carnegie Crafters - Craft Night at the Movies: "Mean Girls" (2004)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Tonight, join us for a Craft Night at the Movies! Enjoy crafting while we watch Mean Girls (2004), with Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Tina Fey.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie will start at 7:00 PM.

No craft? No problem! You are welcome to join, but keep in mind that that the lights will be on. Please email carnegiecrafters@gmail.com with any questions.

Registration is not required – all are welcome!

Selah Labyrinth Meditation Walk
2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note: this evening’s Labyrinth Meditation Walk has been canceled due to the weather. Thank you for your understanding!

Join members of Carnegie Presbyterian Church’s New Hope Worship Center for an open meditation walk through the church’s Selah Labyrinth. Journey inward through a contemplative walk through the labyrinth’s twists and turns into the center and back out again, in a process similar to a spiritual or personal exploration. This event is beginner-friendly and non-denominational.

All ages are welcome, but we ask that guests maintain a calm and quiet demeanor while navigating the labyrinth.

No registration is necessary – please drop in any time between 6:30 and 7:30 PM!

Ukulele Strum-Along
2025-12-04 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!

Carnegie Celebrates the Season
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Enjoy crafts, cookies, caricatures, and other fun activities, plus have your photo taken with Santa in front of our historic fireplace! All kids will receive a free gift and treat bag.

Sponsored by the Borough of Carnegie, the ACFL&MH, and the Carol Covi Children’s Event Committee. This is a free event and registration is not required.

Emerging Jazz Artist Series: Soojin Park
2025-12-07 15:00
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The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall and the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra launch an exciting new collaboration spotlighting rising stars alongside some of Pittsburgh’s most accomplished jazz musicians. This multi-generational series celebrates the city’s rich jazz heritage while showcasing fresh voices shaping its future.

Drummer and composer Soojin Park, originally from South Korea, studied at Berklee College of Music and at Duquesne University with jazz greats Bob Gullotti and Thomas Wendt. She has performed with Pittsburgh luminaries Mike Tomaro, Dwayne Dolphin, and Marty Ashby. In this concert, Park appears in The Studio, our intimate performance space, alongside members of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra—an ensemble dedicated to performing the broad scope of jazz styles and honoring Pittsburgh’s enduring legacy as a jazz hub.Enjoy an engaging jazz performance accompanied by lite brunch bites for a relaxed Sunday experience.

Beer, wine, and mimosas by donation. Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 2:30 pm || Concert begins at 3:00 pm

TICKETS:$20 in Advance$25 at the Door$10 Under 18 & Students w/ ID

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All tickets sales are final.

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Learn the history of AA and hear the experiences of members in this free talk!

For the past ninety years, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people with alcohol addiction issues. Tonight, hear firsthand about the power of AA from members of the organization. Free refreshments provided; Q&A to follow.

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

"Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas" Movie with Live Music by the Sweaty Already String Band - SOLD OUT
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00
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Celebrate the season with a heartwarming afternoon in the Studio as Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas comes to life on screen with live music performed by the Sweaty Already String Band.

Known for their lively bluegrass sound, tight harmonies, and joyful stage presence, Sweaty Already String Band brings the homespun spirit of Emmet and his friends to life with warmth, humor, and toe-tapping energy.Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a charming holiday classic that follows Emmet and his mother, Ma Otter, as they each secretly enter a talent contest to buy one another Christmas gifts. Filled with heart, humor, and delightful Muppet magic, the film celebrates love, generosity, and the true spirit of the season.

A holiday favorite for all ages, this special event combines film and live music for an afternoon of family fun and festive cheer.Holiday snacks will be available for purchase.General Admission — Choose Your Own Price!Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for children.

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Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents "The Nutcracker"
2025-12-13 19:00 - 2025-12-14 14:00
Tickets go on sale in November 2025.For all ticket inquiries contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 412-279-8887 or info@carnegieperformingartscenter.com

December 13 – 21, 2025Saturdays at 7:00 pm | Sundays at 2:00 pm

Christmas time brings to life the magical story of a little girl named Clara and her handsome Nutcracker Prince as they battle an evil Rat King and sled through swirling snowflakes on their adventure to the Candy Kingdom.

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Tickets go on sale in November 2025.For all ticket inquiries contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 412-279-8887 or info@carnegieperformingartscenter.com

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: "Stella Bain"
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our historical fiction book group! We’ll explore different eras of history, share our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

For this meeting, we’ll discuss Stella Bain by Anita Shreve. When a woman is hit by bombardment while driving an ambulance during World War I, she starts to recover fragments of lost memories, and must solve the mystery of her own identity. Copies of the book are available at the Library’s checkout desk.

Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh!
2025-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this group is about building confidence, improving fluency, and connecting with others through conversation. No pressure, no judgment — just real talk and real people. Everyone is welcome!

This group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30am, and every third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm. Registration is not required — just drop in!

Please note: tonight’s meeting will be in the Lincoln Gallery, on Floor 2.

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Heidi Beatty Holiday Jazz Ensemble
2025-12-18 19:00
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Celebrate the season with the warm, soulful sounds of Heidi Beatty and her Holiday Jazz Ensemble. Backed by some of Pittsburgh’s finest jazz musicians including Mark Strickland on guitar, Leon Boykins on bass, and Subha Das on drums, Heidi brings her signature style to timeless holiday favorites and classic jazz tunes. Influenced by icons such as Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James, her rich and expressive vocals create an atmosphere that is both elegant and deeply heartfelt, perfect for ushering in the holiday spirit.Beer and wine by donation. (Ages 21+) Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

TICKETS:$20 in Advance$25 at the Door$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDGroup Rate: $15 Each (Minimum 10 Tickets)All ticket sales are final.

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