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SUMMARY:Animals of America: Environmental writers Andrew Moore & Jason Bittel in conversation with Char Ross
DESCRIPTION:Join environmental writers Andrew Moore (The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s Eastern Wilderness and Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit) and Jason Bittel (Grizzled: Love Letters to 50 of North America’s Least Understood Animals) for a lively conversation about wildlife\, ecosystems\, and the role of humans in both threatening and protecting them. \n\n\n\nIn conversation with Master Naturalist and environmental educator Char Ross\, Andrew and Jason will explore the consequences of human development of the wilds of North America\, consider the efforts to restore once-thriving ecosystems\, and celebrate the incredible diversity of the fascinating animal species who share our continent. \n\n\n\nAn audience Q&A will follow the moderated discussion. Copies of both books will be available for sale courtesy of Woolly Bear Books & Gifts. Registration is appreciated\, but walk-ins are welcome – please click here to register. \n\n\n\nAndrew Moore is a writer\, journalist\, and public speaker. His new book\, The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s Eastern Wilderness\, will be published by Mariner Books on June 2nd\, 2026. He is also the author of Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit\, a James Beard Foundation Award finalist in Writing & Literature. His work has appeared in the Washington Post\, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette\, and The Daily Yonder. He lives in Pittsburgh. \n\n\n\nJason Bittel is a National Geographic Society Explorer and Knight Science Journalism Project Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition to writing for adult readers at National Geographic\, The Washington Post\, The New York Times\, Popular Science Magazine\, New Scientist Magazine\, and elsewhere\, he has published four kids’ books: Mountain: Go On a Grand Tour of the Highest Places on Earth (2024)\, The Frozen Worlds (2023)\, Animals Lost And Found (2022) and How To Talk To A Tiger…And Other Animals: How Critters Communicate In The Wild (2021). Grizzled: Love Letters to 50 of North America’s Least Understood Animals\, was published on March 3\, 2026. \n\n\n\nChar Ross is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist\, a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators\, an educator at Frick Environmental Center\, and a Resident Naturalist at Discovery School Day Camp.
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/animals-of-america-environmental-writers-andrew-moore-jason-bittel-in-conversation-with-char-ross/
LOCATION:Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall\, 300 Beechwood Avenue\, Carnegie\, PA\, 15106\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:My Dad’s Story: Remembering the Holocaust\, with Sue Tresatti and Richard Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgher Sue Tresatti shares the heartrending story of her father Norman Roth\, who survived imprisonment by Nazis in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps as a teenage boy. Military researcher Richard Murphy provides historical context. \n\n\n\nA reception with light refreshments will follow this program. Registration is required – please click here to register.
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/my-dads-story-remembering-the-holocaust-with-sue-tresatti-and-richard-murphy/
LOCATION:Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall\, 300 Beechwood Avenue\, Carnegie\, PA\, 15106\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
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SUMMARY:Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips\, Tools\, & Techniques
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nEach 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! \n\n\n\nNo ceramic knives\, hair or sewing scissors\, please. \n\n\n\nA 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.
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/knife-sharpening-with-dennis-snedden-whetstone-tips-tools-techniques-6/
LOCATION:Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall\, 300 Beechwood Avenue\, Carnegie\, PA\, 15106\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Backbeat Series - Yacht Rocket
DESCRIPTION:The new Backbeat Series features pop\, rock\, and roots artists in an intimate concert setting\, highlighting musicianship\, energy\, and live performance at its core.Yacht Rocket is a vibrant and exciting ten-piece band celebrating the 70s & 80s genre of “yacht rock\,” a smooth blend of soft rock\, soul\, and pop known for lush harmonies and laid-back grooves. For fans of the Doobies\, Steely Dan\, Toto\, and the exhilaration of escape and everything smooth\, Yacht Rocket delivers sun-drenched nostalgia with polished musicianship and feel-good style.Read more about Yacht Rocket on their website. TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON! Save the date!Reserved Seating in the Music Hall.
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-backbeat-series-yacht-rocket/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie's Veterans - featuring US Army Security Agency Veteran Rev. R. George Snyder
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie is home to over 500 veterans. How well do you know them? \n\n\n\nIn our quarterly series “From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie’s Veterans\,” veteran and military researcher Richard Murphy shares live\, unscripted conversations with the veterans of our area about their experiences while serving. Listen to recordings of past interviews here! \n\n\n\nToday\, we’ll talk with US Army Security Agency Veteran Rev. R. George Snyder. \n\n\n\nVeterans and non-veterans are welcome. Ages 18+ only\, please. Registration is not required.
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/from-the-foxhole-talks-with-carnegies-veterans-featuring-us-army-security-agency-veteran-rev-r-george-snyder/
LOCATION:Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall\, 300 Beechwood Avenue\, Carnegie\, PA\, 15106\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - RML Jazz
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series brings outstanding jazz artists to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Studio for up close performances in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. From classic swing and soul infused jazz to modern grooves and adventurous ensembles\, the series highlights the breadth of the jazz tradition while keeping the experience personal\, intimate\, and accessible.RML Jazz has been entertaining audiences in the Pittsburgh region for more than twenty years with an engaging mix of jazz standards\, modern jazz\, and soulful favorites. Led by drummer Rick Laus\, the group brings together a seasoned lineup of local musicians who share a love of groove\, melody\, and the great jazz tradition. \n\n\n\nFeaturing saxophone\, guitar\, keyboards\, bass\, and vocals\, RML Jazz moves easily from classic tunes by artists like Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery to soulful selections inspired by artists such as Grover Washington Jr.\, George Benson\, and Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nWhether performing a laid-back ballad or a swinging standard\, the group delivers an evening of jazz that is both accessible and deeply rooted in the music’s rich history.Beer 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 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final. \n\n\n\nTickets available soon! Save the date!
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-studio-jazz-series-rml-jazz/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Jessica Lee Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series brings outstanding jazz artists to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Studio for up close performances in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. From classic swing and soul infused jazz to modern grooves and adventurous ensembles\, the series highlights the breadth of the jazz tradition while keeping the experience personal\, intimate\, and accessible.Vocalist Jessica Lee presents an evening exploring the origins and evolution of the blues. Blues Fusion – She’s Got the Blues traces the enduring influence of early blues singers through the music they helped shape\, from classic blues standards to beloved songs from rhythm & blues\, jazz\, and American popular music. \n\n\n\nJoined by Rick Gallagher on keys\, Mark Strickland on guitar\, and Erik Lawrence on saxophone\, Jessica brings warmth\, soul\, and expressive storytelling to this program celebrating the deep musical traditions that continue to inspire artists today.Beer 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 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final. \n\n\n\nTickets available soon! Save the date!
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-studio-jazz-series-jessica-lee-quartet/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Ken Karsh Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series brings outstanding jazz artists to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Studio for up close performances in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. From classic swing and soul infused jazz to modern grooves and adventurous ensembles\, the series highlights the breadth of the jazz tradition while keeping the experience personal\, intimate\, and accessible.Experience the perfect blend of jazz standards and fusion music with the Ken Karsh Trio. The trio includes Ken Karsh on guitar\, Kurt Lorence on bass\, and Subha Das on drums. Ken Karsh’s original compositions add a unique flavor to the mix.Beer 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 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final. \n\n\n\nTickets available soon! Save the date!
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-studio-jazz-series-ken-karsh-trio/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Backbeat Series - Gresh Meets Waits: A Tom Waits Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The new Backbeat Series features pop\, rock\, and roots artists in an intimate concert setting\, highlighting musicianship\, energy\, and live performance at its core.John Gresh and Phat Man Dee\, alongside Liam Gresh\, Ben Opie\, John Purse\, Mike Sweeney\, and Robert Peckman\, dive into the shadowy corners of Tom Waits’ songbook\, reveling in its grit\, mischief\, and midnight poetry. With seasoned musicianship\, the ensemble roams crooked ballads and back-alley waltzes\, honoring Waits’ singular voice with equal parts reverence and sly charm.TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON! Save the date!General Seating in the Studio.
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-backbeat-series-gresh-meets-waits-a-tom-waits-tribute/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T180257
CREATED:20260305T222245Z
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Marti Aggazio Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series brings outstanding jazz artists to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Studio for up close performances in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. From classic swing and soul infused jazz to modern grooves and adventurous ensembles\, the series highlights the breadth of the jazz tradition while keeping the experience personal\, intimate\, and accessible.Vocalist Marti Aggazio brings her ensemble to the Carnegie Carnegie Studio for an evening of vibrant live jazz. With a warm stage presence and a strong connection to her fellow musicians\, Aggazio leads a talented group in a performance that highlights the creativity\, spontaneity\, and musical conversation at the heart of jazz. \n\n\n\nIn the intimate setting of the Studio\, audiences can experience the interplay between vocalist and ensemble up close\, as the group explores melody\, rhythm\, and improvisation in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.Beer 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 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final. \n\n\n\nTickets available soon! Save the date!
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-studio-jazz-series-marti-aggazio-ensemble/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
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SUMMARY:Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series – Heidi Beatty Holiday Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series brings outstanding jazz artists to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Studio for up close performances in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. From classic swing and soul infused jazz to modern grooves and adventurous ensembles\, the series highlights the breadth of the jazz tradition while keeping the experience personal\, intimate\, and accessible.Celebrate the season with the warm\, soulful sounds of Heidi Beatty and her Holiday Jazz Ensemble. Backed by a group of outstanding jazz musicians\, Heidi brings her signature style to a festive program of holiday favorites and classic jazz. \n\n\n\nInfluenced by iconic vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James\, Beatty’s rich\, expressive voice creates an atmosphere that is both elegant and heartfelt\, offering the perfect musical backdrop for the holiday season.Beer 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 \n\n\n\nTICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final. \n\n\n\nTickets available soon! Save the date!
URL:https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-studio-jazz-series-heidi-beatty-holiday-jazz-ensemble-2/
CATEGORIES:2026,Upcoming Event
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