Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
2019-01-23 00:00 (America/New_York) | PA
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Disaster Preparedness
presented by
The American Red Cross
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:30 p.m.
Andrew Carnegie Free Library
300 Beechwood Avenue | Carnegie, PA 15106
It’s important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. There are actions that everyone can take that can help make a difference. Join the American Red Cross to learn about disaster preparedness and create an emergency plan so your family will know what to do in a crisis.
Registration not required.

Listen Locally with Cello Fury
2019-01-26 19:00
Listen Locally with Cello Fury
Saturday, January 26, 7:00 PM
TICKETS
We’re proud to kick off our 2019 Listen Locally season with the cello rock powerhouse, Cello Fury featuring the group’s three cellists, Simon Cummings, Nicole Myers and Cecilia Caughman.
Cello Fury’s original music combines the symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats. The band’s cinematic, progressive rock sound appeals to a diverse audience throughout the United States and abroad.
The program will feature high-energy, original music that draws from both classical and progressive rock styles. This intimate show provides a unique opportunity to experience the three cellists of Cello Fury performing without drums, with the strings providing both the melodic and harmonic lines as well as a percussive, rhythmic backbeat.
See below for a full biography.
Doors open at 6:00 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Tickets:
$15 advance
$20 at the door
$5 youth 12 & under
Get your tickets in advance here.
About Cello Fury
Cello Fury’s multi-faceted approach to performing, which combines high-energy live shows, music education, workshops, and tours, has allowed the band to perform over 100 concerts yearly in venues ranging from classical music halls and rock clubs to schools and music festivals. As an independent band, Cello Fury has released three albums of original music, including “X” (2018), “Symphony of Shadows” (2013), and “Cello Fury” (2011).
Past notable shows include entertaining a crowd of 67,000 during an NFL half time show, headlining the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and performing three sold-out shows at the Byham Theater on New Year’s Eve. Cello Fury performed official showcase performances for two years straight at the largest music festival of its kind in the world, “South By Southwest” (SXSW). Cello Fury was selected to perform at the “Americans for the Arts” national convention, the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) annual conference, and presented an interactive performance and workshop at the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) national conference.
Cello Fury performed as an instrumental solo ensemble with the Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, both performing and orchestration their original music for full symphonic orchestra. Three of Cello Fury’s band members performed as cello soloists with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra. Cello Fury was featured on the cover of the indie music publication, Vents Magazine, and was featured on the cover of the Pittsburgh City Paper’s “City Guide”. Cello Fury was chosen as one of Skope Magazine’s “Artists to Watch”. Feature articles on the band have been written in various newspapers throughout the US, highlighting both performances and the band’s dedication to music education.
Connecting with artists across genres, Cello Fury has collaborated with dance companies, theater organizations, opera and orchestras as well as with rock bands and singer-songwriters. Composers as well as performers, Cello Fury’s band members have orchestrated their original works for string and symphonic orchestras, performing as amplified soloists with classical ensembles. Collaborating as multi-disciplinary artists, Cello Fury’s original music was featured and performed live by the ensemble in three full-length ballets with Bodiography Contemporary Ballet. The band has performed alongside Texture Contemporary Ballet in productions of “Blur” and “Interfusion”, and the band’s style of rock and classical fusion has become a favorite among dance choreographers in the US and Germany. Cello Fury was presented as soloists with the multi-modal performing arts company, Resonance Works, in a concert that showcased both traditional classical music as well as Cello Fury’s modern compositions. Highlighting the event was the performance of “Bachianas Brasilieras” with coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s cello section. Cello Fury has worked with theater company, Bricolage Productions, for five of their “Midnight Radio” shows, performing as featured musical guests and foley artists. The band has backed local and national artists such as B. E. Taylor, Scott Blasey of The Clarks, Tift Merritt, Bill Deasy, Joy Ike, and more, has appeared on soundtracks for indie films and albums.The ensemble premiered International Opera Theater’s “La Bisbetica Domata” by Efrain Amaya in Italy, which showcased Cello Fury on stage as solo instrumentalists. This opportunity also allowed the band to perform solo concerts throughout Italy. Cello Fury premiered and recorded two classical works written especially for their ensemble of electro-acoustic instruments, and are featured on the album, “Other Sun” (2011) by composer Nancy Galbraith.
In addition to an active performance and touring schedule, the band focuses on inspiring young musicians and giving back to the community. Each year, Cello Fury performs for thousands of young people throughout the mid-Atlantic states. Cello Fury partners with “Artivate” (formerly “Class Act Arts”) in the Maryland and Washington DC area and “Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern PA” to present interactive programs and workshops at schools. In 2013 alone, Cello Fury reached approximately 15,000 children through 60 outreach concerts. In 2015-2016, Cello Fury performed for 20,000 children through 60-plus outreach concerts across six states. Each summer, Cello Fury leads four weeks of an alternative strings camps for aspiring musicians. In 2017, there were 100 participants ranging in age from 7 to 18. Cello Fury has also worked with hundreds of students through the Pittsburgh Public School’s “Summer Dreamers” camp.
Cello Fury proudly endorses Thomastik-Infeld Strings.

Stage 62 presents Junie B. Jones
2019-02-08 00:00 - 2019-02-17 00:00
Stage 62 presents Junie B. Jones The Musical
February 8-17, 2019
Tickets
Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in first grade. This delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling Junie B. Jones books features tremendously loveable characters and fun-filled songs.
​Music by Zina Goldrich ; Lyrics by Marcy Heisler ; Book by Marcy HeislerBased on the book series by Barbara Park. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Performance Dates: 7:30pm Fridays February 8 & 15
2:00pm Saturdays February 9 & 16
2:00pm Sundays February 10 & 17
All Tickets: $10
Visit www.stage62.com for more details.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map

2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture Series: The Meaning and Legacy of Gettysburg
2019-02-09 00:00
Gettysburg: The Meaning and Legacy

Speaker: David Albert
Saturday, February 9, 2019 1:00 – 2:30 PM
The Meaning and Legacy of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg seems to hold a special place in people’s minds when it comes to the Civil War. Even people who know little else about the war seem to be aware of and moved by the name Gettysburg. Why?
David Albert is a retired Air Force officer who has had an interest in the Civil War since he was a teenager. He co-taught the Civil War elective at Air Command and Staff College and served as a Civil War docent at the Alabama Department of Archives and History for ten years.
He taught a course on the Life of the Civil War Soldier for the Elderhostel Program (now called Road Scholars) and for the University of North Carolina, Asheville’s College for Seniors. He currently teaches the same course, as well as courses on the Gettysburg Campaign and the Antietam Campaign, for the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. David is a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable.
Mr. Albert’s talk will attempt to explain why he believes this battle still maintains such an enduring legacy in the national psyche even 156 years later.
Location: Lecture will be held in the Studio
Light refreshments served. Registration not required; free and open to the public.
For more information call 412-276-3456 x9

Listen Locally Downstairs with Kea
2019-02-13 00:00
Listen Locally Downstairs with Kea
Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 7:00 PM
TICKETS
We open this year’s Listen Locally Downstairs season with the deeply passionate jazz and soul vocalist, Kea and her trio, for a classic and classy ode to love. Kea will take you away to a smoky jazz club with a set that ranges from jazz standards to the sophisticated and sensual pop of Warwick, Robinson & Sade. Bring your Valentine and celebrate early – tickets include a complimentary glass of Prosecco and snacks.
Doors open at 6:30pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10
Get your tickets in advance here.

Scott Erickson presents: Pittsburgh! Say Yes - A Liturgy of Not Giving Up on Yourself
2019-02-21 00:00
Scott Erickson presents: Pittsburgh! Say Yes –
A Liturgy of Not Giving Up on Yourself
Thursday, February 21, 2019
7:30pm
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Scott Erickson is a touring painter, performance speaker, and creative priest who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art that speak to our deepest experiences.
Juxtaposing story-teaching, participation, and humor, Erickson walks us through a very personal and universal conversation about the death of a dream and the overwhelming voice of Giving Up in our lives.
“Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up on Yourself” is a multi-sensory experience that reveals this moment not as an ending but as a sacred doorway into our hopes, vocation, and our existence itself.
All Tickets: $10
Watch Promo Video
For questions about this performance please contact: damico.jc@gmail.com

UPMC Health Plan presents: Chris Laitta’s TV Tunes
2019-03-01 00:00
UPMC Health Plan presents: Chris Laitta’s TV Tunes
Friday, March 1, 2019, 7:30 PM
TICKETS
Join us in celebrating Carnegie Borough’s 125th Anniversary with a hilarious trip down memory lane. Chris Laitta’s TV Tunes is an exciting, interactive sing-along journey through the beloved television sitcom themes from the ’60’s through the ’90’s.
Audiences will delight in singing along with classic American TV show themes from ALICE, MISTER ROGERS NEIGHBORHOOD, ALL IN THE FAMILY, and THE JEFFERSONS, and even get to play a part in the show as THE BRADY BUNCH vs. THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY!
Chris retells the story of her childhood and how classic TV shows helped her grow up. Remember MAUDE? Want to see THE LOVE BOAT come to life onstage? How about GILLIGAN’S ISLAND? TV TUNES takes the audience on an interactive journey through over 100 great television themes with a LIVE BAND, a chance to win fabulous prizes during the show, and a singing good time remembering the great television shows we all grew up watching.
A dessert reception will follow the performance.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets:
$15 advance
$20 at the door
$5 youth 12 & under
Get your tickets in advance here.
or call 1-800-838-3006

Chabad of the South Hills presents 4th Annual Jewish Comedy Night
2019-03-03 00:00
Chabad of the South Hills presents
4th Annual Jewish Comedy Night
Sunday, March 3, 2019
7:00 PM
An evening of Comedy & Music
Tickets
Chabad of the South Hills presents the 4th annual South Hills Jewish Comedy Night.
The world famous, Sarge, will share his hilarious and fascinating life story through comedy, music , and song!
Sarge is an entertainer who has performed worldwide to adoring audiences. His sidesplitting comedy and stunning display of dexterity as a pianist have wowed crowds for decades.
The evening will include wine, cocktails and hors d’ouvers.
For more information on ticketing:
Visit www.chabadsh.com
Email mussie@chabadsh.com or
Call 412.344.2424
Limited parking onsite. Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

Jump Cut Theater presents: The Mads Are Back!
2019-03-07 00:00 - 2019-03-08 00:00
Jump Cut Theater presents: The Mads Are Back!
Thursday, March 7 & Friday, March 8, 2019
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The Mads Are Back in Pittsburgh for two hilarious nights of shows — with different films each night! Join Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu at The Carnegie Carnegie for an evening (or two) of fun and laughter as they screen some endearingly bad films and roast them, live-and-in-person, in the same style as their classic TV series.
​Come early at 7PM to meet Frank & Trace, get autographs, photos, and check out the merchandise tables! Tickets include meet and greet event, photos, and autographs!
Doors Open 7:00 PM
Film Begins 8:00 PM
Run time approx 180 minutes.
Tickets $25, General Admission
CLICK HERE for more information and ticketing.
Parental advisory: if this show were rated it would probably be PG-13, but keep in mind it is a live show so anything could happen!
Limited parking available onsite. Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series || Honorable Scars: The Invalid Corps
2019-03-09 00:00
Honorable Scars: The Invalid Corps
Speaker: Bret Schweinfurth
Saturday, March 9, 2019 1:00 – 2:30 PM
In Apr. 1863 the U.S. War Department created an Invalid Corps of worthy disabled men who were or had been in the army. A great number of Civil War soldiers were disabled by weapons, disease, and accidents.
Initially, the permanently disabled received medical discharges, but later remained in the service and performed noncombat duties, relieving other soldiers to fight. The title “Veteran Reserve Corps” (VRC) was substituted for that of “Invalid Corps” in 1864 to boost low morale.
Between 1863 and 1869 more than 60,000 individuals served in the VRC organization and performed valuable services, including garrisoning fortifications, guard duty, and quelling the1863 Draft Riot in New York City.
Invalid Corps collector and historian Bret Schweinfurth will give a timeline lecture on the Invalid Corps. Subjects include organizing the corps, enlistment, uniforms, medical conditions, duties, time in action, muster out, and post war duties. Select original Invalid Corps relics and documents will be on display.
Mr. Schweinfurth started reenacting when he was 7 and began collecting artifacts at 16 – one of which was an Invalid Corps item. That started Bret on a lifelong pursuit of information on the Corps.
Light refreshments served. 2nd Saturday Lecture Series made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.
Registration not required. Free and open to the public.

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present - The Gondoliers
2019-03-15 00:00 - 2019-03-24 00:00
The Pittsburgh Savoyards present – The Gondoliers
March 15 – 24, 2019
Tickets
The Gondoliers or, the King of Barataria – Pittsburgh Savoyards
The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan tells the story of two charming Venetian gondoliers, Giuseppe and Marco, who are informed that due to an error of identity when they were young boys, one of them is the heir to the throne of Barataria. They are delighted with the situation and agree to share the responsibilities of governing their new kingdom until it can be ascertained which of them is which, but matters are complicated when the Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro reveal that their beautiful daughter, Casilda, was married to the future king as an infant. The problem? Giuseppe and Marco are both newly married to the contadine Tessa and Gianetta, and Casilda is in love with her father’s attendant, Luiz. After much confusion, lots of exuberant dancing, and jolly Italianate musical ensembles, the stage is set for leaving all concerned, including the audience, with feelings of pleasure!Music Director – Guy Russo
Stage Director – Andy HicklySpecial Opening Night Event – Meet the Pittsburgh Savoyards! Free opening night reception following the show, March 15, 2019.

Click here for a full description and cast list.
Performance Dates: March 15-16, 8:00 PM
March 17, 2:30 PM
March 21-23, 8:00 PM
March 24, 2:30 PM
Tickets: $12 – $25
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

Listen Locally Downstairs with Geese in the Bog
2019-03-20 00:00
Listen Locally Downstairs with Geese in the Bog
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
7:00 PM
TICKETS
Our monthly concert series continues with Geese in the Bog, a traditional Irish band known for sharing sincere, straightforward music that engages listeners familiar with the tradition as well as those discovering it for the first time.
Four geese: Vince Burns, Kathy Fallon, Bruce Molyneaux and Molly Thompson will perform authentic, lively Irish dance tunes on fiddle, accordion, banjo, mandolin and guitar. The evening will include historic songs with cultural context and a demonstration of hard shoe dancing.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10
We are now offering advance ticketing for Listen Locally Downstairs events!
Get your tickets in advance here.

Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: Cinderella
2019-03-29 00:00 - 2019-03-31 00:00
Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: Cinderella
March 29-31, 2019
ACFL&MH’s youth resident company presents the charming ballet of Cinderella, her glass slippers, her magical godmother and the Prince who must find her.
Friday, March 29 8:00PM
Saturday, March 30 8:00PM
Sunday, March 31, 2:00PM
Tickets: $18 adults; $15 students and seniors
Tickets are available for purchase at the box office on the day of the performance.
For more information contact 412-279-8887
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.
Please visit CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com for more information.

Nandanik Dance Troupe presents: Vilaya 2019
2019-04-06 00:00
Nandanik Dance Troupe presents: Vilaya 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019
6:30pm
Tickets
Nandanik Dance Troupe returns to the Carnegie Carnegie! Vilaya, meaning merger or fusion in Hindi explores the confluence of contrasting classical Indian dance styles with contemporary technique.
The performance will include two unique productions: Yatra a Kathak Kuchipudi jugalbandi – or dance dialogue – between dancers Tanveer Alam and Harikishan S. Nair of Canada and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s musical, Card Country, an Indo-US venture.
Tickets available here.
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$10 students
Limited parking onsite. Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

Listen Locally Downstairs with Kenia
2019-04-17 00:00
Listen Locally Downstairs with Kenia
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
7:00 PM
TICKETS
Brazilian songstress Kenia’s beautiful, sultry voice invites you to revisit some familiar tunes and meet new songs – from gorgeous ballads to upbeat Brazilian forro, with some cool jazz on the side. She is renowned for her ability to translate the complex rhythms of her homeland into jazzy creations that embody the best of the Brazilian sound –deep and sultry, richly diverse, unexpectedly explosive. Kenia is joined by a trio of Pittsburgh’s most talented jazz musicians: Eric Susoeff on guitar, Tom Wendt on drums, and Brian Stahurski on bass.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10
We are now offering advance ticketing for Listen Locally Downstairs events!
Get your tickets in advance here.

A POETRY EVENING
2019-04-25 00:00
A POETRY EVENING
Thursday, April 25, 2019 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
For National Poetry Month we are doing something new at the Carnegie Carnegie. Release your inner poet at our Poetry Evening in the Studio. We will start at 7:00 pm with a workshop with peer feedback. If you need help getting started, we will have writing prompts to share. At 8:00 you can share an original completed poem or if you are not ready to share your own works, you can read a previously published poem or even song lyric. Our Poetry Evening is to help you get started in front of a small audience of peers. Open to teens in Grades 9 to 12 in a no judgement atmosphere. Registration is required. If you have questions ask Elizabeth Shedlock or Mary Menk 412-276-3456 x10.
Click here to register.

CIVIL WAR SYMPOSIUM
2019-04-27 00:00
Civil War Symposium
April 27, 2019
Join us for a full day of Civil War scholarship

Due to the Annual Carnegie VFD 5K Race – Starting at 8 am to approximately 9 am the following streets will have closures/detours: West Main St., Mansfield Blvd., East Main St., parts of 3rd Ave., 2nd St., Jefferson St., Veterans Way, Cubbage St., and Logan Street. Use caution and expect some delays until the race is over.
It is best to approach the Library from Washington Pike (Route 50), turn at Christy Ave. (Boys & Girls Club on the corner) then make a right onto Beechwood.
For online registration visit ticket page via www.carnegiecarnegie.org.
*Click here to pay by mail
Blogging Our Way Through the War
Speakers:

Rich Condon
Blog: Civil War Pittsburgh
https://www.facebook.com/civilwarpittsburgh/
Lecture: Civil War for the Masses: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and the Modern Public
Richard Condon is a public historian based out of Western Pennsylvania. For nine years he has worked in the field at a multitude of sites, including Franklin Battlefield, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and Flight 93 National Memorial. He currently operates and writes for Civil War Pittsburgh.
Harry Smeltzer
Blog: Bull Runnings—A Journal of the Digitization of a Civil War Battle
https://bullrunnings.wordpress.com/author/hjs21/
Lecture: Blogging and Beyond: the Future of Civil War History from a Slightly Different Point of View
Mr. Smeltzer was born and raised in Southwestern Pennsylvania. He has published in the Journal of Civil War History, Civil War Monitor, Civil War Times and America’s Civil War. He has presented programs on Bull Run in six states and the District of Columbia and leads tours of the battlefield of First Bull Run.
Craig Swain
Blog: To the Sound of the Guns—Civil War Artillery, Battlefields and Historical Markers
https://markerhunter.wordpress.com/
Lecture: Times, Places and Details: Blogging Through the Civil War Sesquicentennial
Craig Swain hails from Missouri, and received a BA in History from Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. After college he served as an officer in the Army for eight years. He has written several articles for Civil War Times, America’s Civil War, and other magazines. His blog focuses on battlefields, historical markers, and artillery.
PROGRAM:

Registration & Refreshments 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks 9:30 AM
Craig Swain 9:40 AM
Times, Places, and Details: Blogging
through the Civil War Sesquicentennial Break
Harry Smeltzer 11:00 AM
Blogging and Beyond: the Future of Civil
War History from a Slightly Different
Point of View Break
Hot Buffet Lunch 12:15 PM
Lincoln Gallery
Author Book Signings/One-on-one with the Speakers
Rich Condon 1:30 PM
Civil War for the Masses: Bridging the
Gap Between Academia and the Modern Public
Final Q&A 2:45 PM
Concluding Remarks
Tour of the Capt. Thomas Espy Post 153, Grand Army of the Republic with behind the scenes artifacts on display (optional)
REGISTRATION:
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Registration Fee $35.00
For online registration visit ticket page via www.carnegiecarnegie.org.
*Click here for a form to pay by mail
For more information call Diane Klinefelter, Espy Post Curator, 412-276-3456, ext. 9 or e-mail
klinefelterd@einetwork.net.

Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: Heidi
2019-04-27 00:00 - 2019-04-28 00:00
Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: Heidi
April 27-28, 2019
ACFL&MH’s youth resident company presents the dramatic children’s play, Heidi. The story of the orphaned girl from the Swiss Alps based on the famous story by Johanna Spyri.
Saturday, April 27 8:00PM
Sunday, April 28, 2:00PM
Tickets: $18 adults; $15 students and seniors
Tickets are available for purchase at the box office on the day of the performance.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.
For more information please visit CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com or call 412-279-8887

Abandoned Pittsburgh - Art + History with Chuck Beard
2019-04-29 00:00
Abandoned Pittsburgh – Art + History
with Chuck Beard
Monday, April 29, 2019 || 7:00 – 8:00 PM Lincoln Gallery
For a look inside some of our city’s hidden historical sites, join photographer Chuck Beard for “Abandoned Pittsburgh — Art + History.” Discussion will include a visual presentation of Western Penitentiary, Carrie Furnace, Duquesne Steel Works, St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church, Carnegie’s Husler Building and more, plus a behind-the-scenes look at an industrial photo shoot.
Chuck Beard is the founder of the Abandoned Pittsburgh project, which has led to the publication of three books in the Abandoned Pittsburgh series, with more planned for the future. The project documents the Steel City’s forgotten industrial and community sites where “beauty in decay” still exists. He is Art Director at Pittsburgh Magazine and a prolific photographer in artistic and journalistic media. He lives in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.
Registration not required. Free and open to the public.

Listen Locally with Jimmy Adler Band
2019-05-03 00:00
Listen Locally
with Jimmy Adler Band
presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Friday, May 3, 2019
7:30 PM
TICKETS
May 2019 marks the 118th anniversary of our beautiful building’s opening to the public. The Library & Music Hall was a gift to the borough from Andrew Carnegie himself. To mark the occasion, we’re bringing back the blues with Jimmy Adler Band.
With 4 CDs to his credit, Pittsburgh-based blues guitarist and singer, Jimmy Adler has recorded many original songs that are steeped in the traditions of Chicago Blues, West-Coast Jazzy Jump, and other Americana traditions. His style is described as straight-ahead blues guitar – a blend of clean fat tones and raunchy slide guitar. “Adler’s songs are superbly built … with frightening slide guitar effectiveness” (Blues & Co. Magazine, France).
His latest CD, Grease Alley is a gritty, soulful recording featuring songs in a variety of styles ranging from swampy to swing. Blues Revue Magazine describes his style as “Guaranteed excitement for fans of straight-ahead blues guitar.” He brings forth a variety of flavors that will satisfy the blues lover and whet the appetite of those new to the genre.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets:
$15 advance
$20 at the door
$5 youth 12 & under
Get your tickets in advance here.

Stage 62 presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2019-05-09 00:00 - 2019-05-19 00:00
Stage 62 presents
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
May 9-19, 2019
Tickets
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this show has has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Complete with audience participation and featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
Music and Lyrics by William Finn ; Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Additional material by Jay Reiss.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Performance Dates: 8:00pm May 9-11 and 16-18
2:00pm May 12 & 19
Tickets: $15-$20
Visit www.stage62.com for more details.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series || Muskets & Applejack: Spirits, Soldiers & the Civil War
2019-05-11 00:00
2nd Saturday Civil War Series || Muskets & Applejack: Spirits, Soldiers & the Civil War
Speaker: Mark Will-Weber
Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Historian Mark Will-Weber has produced a fascinating, poignant and oft times hilarious read about one of the rarely-mentioned and little researched factors of the Civil War: Booze. This lecture highlights what Dan Sickles once called the “whiskey war.” While alcohol didn’t cause the war, it certainly had an impact on the conflict from the halls of Congress to the country’s most hallowed battlefields. From the first intoxicated shots at Fort Sumter to the final toasts at Appomattox, the author totals up who drank what and when — and how famous campaigns may have happened somewhat “under the influence.”
Muskets and Applejack paints a full, complex picture of the surprisingly large role alcohol played in the Civil War: how it helped heal physical and emotional wounds, form friendships, and cause strife. Interspersed between stories from the battlefield are authentic recipes of soldiers’ favorite drinks-from both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.

16th PA Cavalry
Mark is the great-grandson of the Civil War Col. John Kincaid Robison, who led the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the end-game campaign leading up to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. (Seated in picture at left center with mustache.)
Book signing follows the lecture.
Light refreshments served. Registration not required. Free and open to the public.

Listen Locally Downstairs with Bob Banerjee
2019-05-15 00:00
Listen Locally Downstairs with Bob Banerjee
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
7:00 PM
TICKETS
20 years of classical violin training led Bob Banerjee (of Corned Beef & Curry) to go to the “dark side” of playing improvisational performances in country, bluegrass, folk, reggae, jazz, rock and Celtic styles. This wildly talented multi-instrumentalist promises a truly eclectic set.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10
We are now offering advance ticketing for Listen Locally Downstairs events!
Get your tickets in advance here.

Ghost Hunt with Ghosts N’at
2019-05-24 00:00
Ghost Hunt with Ghosts N’at
Friday, May 24, 2019
SOLD OUT
Join Ghosts N’at Paranormal Adventures for an evening you won’t soon forget! On Friday May 24th, experience what happens when the lights go out in The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie, PA during a real GUIDED GHOST HUNT.
During our ghost hunt, you will be paired with a REAL paranormal investigator using the latest and greatest in ghost hunting gadgetry to try to make contact with “The Other Side”. We will be investigating the most active areas of the building, where we’ve captured evidence – or library staff have had personal experiences!
We’ve experienced a wide variety of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY in the Library & Music Hall including EVPS, disembodied voices, shadow figures and more! Additionally, the library was featured on the Bio Channel TV show “My Ghost Story”.
Event Dates: Friday, May 24 7:00pm – 11:30pm
This event is sold out, please check back for future dates.
Tickets: $45
Visit https://www.ghostsnat.com for details and future dates.

Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: Dance! Dance! Dance!
2019-06-01 00:00 - 2019-06-02 00:00
Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: Dance! Dance! Dance!
June 1-2, 2019
ACFL&MH’s youth resident company presents their annual end of year showcase.
Saturday, June 1, 8:00PM
Sunday, June 2, 2:00PM
Tickets: $18 adults; $15 students and seniors
Tickets are available for purchase at the box office on the day of the performance.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.
For more information, please visit CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com or call 412-279-8887.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The Evolution of Trauma Care 1862-2019
2019-06-08 00:00
2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The Evolution of Trauma Care 1862-2019
Speaker: Greg Susla
Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1:00 – 2:15 PM
This lecture reviews Jonathan Letterman’s plan for standardizing the treatment and evacuation of wounded soldiers in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Letterman’s plan; General Orders 147, called for an organized ambulance corps, organized surgical field hospitals, forward first aid, triage and evacuation, and long-term recovery hospitals. Although updated with the advent of modern technology, the talk describes how the Letterman Plan is still used today for the treatment and evacuation of wounded soldiers on the battlefield and injured civilians involved in everyday accidents.
Mr. Susla has been a volunteer at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine since January 2011. Greg’s interest in the Civil War stems from his home town, Torrington, CT, the birth place of the abolitionist John Brown. Greg received his pharmacy degrees from the Universities of Connecticut and Florida and completed a critical care pharmacy residency at the Ohio State University Hospitals.
Registration not required. Free and open to the public.

A Celebration of Anne Frank's 90th Birthday
2019-06-12 00:00
A Celebration of Anne Frank’s 90th Birthday
Wednesday, June 12 || 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us in the Studio for a celebration of the life of Anne Frank on what would have been her 90th birthday. Local poet Janette Schafer and friends will share stories and readings from their work “The Dreamers Anthology: Writing Inspired by the Lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Anne Frank.”
The Dreamers Anthology is an international collection of poetry and prose which explores the hopes and fears of individuals in the face of intolerance.The Dreamers Anthology features the work of many Pittsburgh area poets including: Alonna Carter, Deborah Hetrick Catanese, Don Krieger, Cedric Rudolph, Garth Schafer, Janette Schafer, Wendy Scott, and Matthew Ussia. Live folk/protest songs from the 60’s & 70’s performed by local favorites One O’Clock Monday.

Listen Locally Downstairs with RML Jazz with Laura Wiens
2019-06-19 19:00
Listen Locally Downstairs with RML Jazz with Laura Wiens
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 7:00 PM
TICKETS
Kicking off Jazz All Summer in the Studio is RML Jazz, offering 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. Joining Rick Laus on drums is voc Laura Wiens along with Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keys who will be presenting at the National Conference On Keyboard Pedagogy in Chicago in July.
Join us mid-week and unwind. You’ll be glad you did.
Complimentary snacks and drinks by donation.
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10
Advance ticketing ensures you a seat.
Get your tickets in advance here.

Circlesinging Pittsburgh with Amado Ohland
2019-06-23 00:00
Circlesinging Pittsburgh with Amado Ohland
Sunday, June 23, 2019, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Come stand (or sit) in the circle!
Circlesinging is a spontaneous, improvisational community-singing experience, a little but like a “drum circle” for singers. An experienced circlesong leader creates parts on-the-spot and leads the group in fun impromptu songs in an environment that promotes self-confidence and fosters teamwork and community.
All skill levels welcomed – from shower-singers to seasoned pros!
Click here for more information or contact Amado at info@AmadoMusic.com
RSVP is appreciated but not required; just drop in!
Optional $15 fee at the door (helps with rent and refreshments)
Free parking onsite.
About Circlesinging
Circlesinging takes inspiration from methods developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators. An experienced circlesong leader creates parts on-the-spot, and leads the group in fun wordless songs. It’s done all over the world in countless different ways and it dates back to the earliest forms of human singing.
Sing beautiful harmonies without reading sheet music; promote self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment; and, many participants find that it fosters cooperation, teamwork, and community. It’s important to listen deeply—to each other and to ourselves—and to be responsive to what is there. This is a “mistake-free” zone. Come sing with us!
About Circlesong-Leader Amado Ohland
Amado is a 4-time attendee of Bobby McFerrin’s Circlesongs workshop. As a founding member of the improvisational vocal quartet VoiceExchange, he has co-led monthly Circlesinging events in the Washington, D.C. area for over 6 years. He’s also an active Jazz vocalist, and is pursuing a doctorate degree in Music Composition at West Virginia University.
