Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

the Early Mays
2017-04-01 00:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Saturday, April 1, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Doors open at 7:00 pm
There is no “April Fools!” about how beautifully The Early Mays combine deep country sensibilities, masterful harmonies and a sweet old-time sound.
Emily Pinkerton, Ellen Gozion and Rachel Eddy came together as a trio in 2014, earning widespread acclaim ever since. Last August, the Mays took home the Blue Ribbon for winning the Neo-Traditional Band competition at the prestigious Appalachian String Band Festival in Clifftop, West Virginia.
The Early Mays gorgeous traditional and original Appalachian-inspired songs are made for the Music Hall!

Carnegie Carnegie Open House and Rhythm in Blue, the Air Force's 18-Piece Jazz Band
2017-04-02 00:00
Sunday, April 2, 2017, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
The ACFL&MH will be showcasing all three floors of its beautiful 35,000 sq. ft. historic landmark facility with special programming.

The event will wrap up with a 3:00 p.m. performance in the Music Hall by Rhythm in Blue, the U.S. Air Force’s 18-piece jazz band.

All are welcome and all programming is free.

Rhythm in Blue’s concert will be the capstone event of an Open House (1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) that showcases all three floors of the Library & Music Hall. “Part of what we want to do is welcome people to just come in, meet us, and discover more about all the Library has to offer,” says Library Director Diane Klinefelter, “but we have a few special things planned.” She wants to put a special push on people who don’t yet have one signing up for a Library card. “All you need is a photo I.D. with your current address or, if you’ve recently moved, a photo I.D. plus something with your current address.” Children who can write their own name are eligible for and encouraged to get their own cards, though their parents must be with them, and agree to assume responsibility for their children’s borrowing and returning.
Assistant Library Director Nate Wyrick will be on hand to help people with problems they have with their “devices” (notebooks, smartphones, kindles, etc.) and to gather information about what patrons need more help with. Tech-savvy volunteers from Carlynton will be available to assist him with that.
New Children’s & Youth Services Librarian Elizabeth Shedlock will be on hand with craft activities for pre-schoolers through middle-schoolers. Carnegie favorite Jeff Keenan will be drawing free caricatures in the Lincoln Gallery and the Espy Post will be open during throughout the Open House.
As a special treat, very local jazz ensemble (Rich Laus hails from Rennerdale) RLM Jazz will perform in the Studio from 1:15 –2:45. Art from the Carlynton Community Arts Extravaganza will still be on display in the Studio, where light refreshments will be served.

Annual Civil War Living History Weekend
2017-04-08 00:00
Saturday, April 8, 2017
“Focus on Photography”
ON-GOING EVENTS
Capt. Thomas Espy GAR Post Tours (on-going every 20 minutes – 2 nd Floor (last tour is 4:00 PM) Lincoln Gallery (on-going self-guided tours – 2 nd Floor)
Photo Antiquities Display on Civil War Photography (Library)
Co. A, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves: Drills & Camp Life (Music Hall Lawn)
SPECIAL EVENTS
John Cummings, “Gettysburg Harvest of Death” (Music Hall) 10:15 AM One of the most elusive group of Civil War battlefield photographs has been the image known as “The Harvest of Death” showing the same bodies from a near opposite angle. The group was made in the days following the battle, most probably July 6, 1863. There have been three prevailing ideas as to the precise location of this ghastly scene. Mr. Cummings will present his theory on where the picture was actually taken.
Chartiers Cemetery Tour of the GAR Civil War Section 11:30 AM –12:30 PM (Shuttle to and from cemetery – at Library steps)
Book Sale, Food & Beverages, Vendors (Studio) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Photo Antiquities Museum, “Civil War Photography” (Music Hall) 1:00 PM Photography was still in its infancy, yet enthusiastic photographers made their way to the battlefields with burdensome cameras, glass plate negatives and caustic chemicals. The images provided posterity with a comprehensive visual record of the war and its leading figures and made a powerful impression on the populace. This talk covers the development of photography and the difficulties of the photographers who risked their lives to make a visual record of The Civil War.
Chartiers Cemetery Tour of the GAR Civil War Section 2:30 –3:30 PM (Shuttle to and from cemetery – at Library steps)
Blue Grass Concert – Fern Hollow (Music Hall) Free 5:00 PM
It is strongly recommended that the free shuttle service be utilized as there is limited parking at the Library. Continuous free shuttle service is available starting at 9:50 AM. You may park in any of the municipal parking lots for free. Shuttle pick up stop is the parking lot across from Carnegie Coffee on Main Street near One Thirty One

Listen Locally Downstairs features Maggie Johnson & Howie Alexander
2017-04-19 00:00
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Maggie Johnson & Howie Alexander.

The series continues with jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter Maggie Johnson and Howie Alexander, pianist. The duo teams up for a night of the best jazz standards and more. Alexander is loved locally for his joyful, soulful, and often surprising improvisations. Johnson’s unique style is often compared to jazz legend Blossom Dearie, creating the perfect blend of sultry and sweet.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. Music begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $10 at the door. Beverages available for donation.

Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by Peoples Natural Gas.

Aladdin
2017-04-21 00:00 - 2017-04-23 00:00
Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents Aladdin
Friday, April 21, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Saturday April 22, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 23, 2017 | 2:00 PM

For ticketing information see the Carnegie Performing Arts Center

Donna Bailey & Friends
2017-05-05 00:00
Listen Locally presents Donna Bailey & Friends
An evening of amazing jazz
Friday, May 5, 2017 | 7:30 pm
Click here to purchase tickets.
The Carnegie Carnegie celebrates its 116th anniversary with an evening of some of the region’s finest jazz musicians.
Described as being one of the most dynamic, soulful, entertaining vocalists on the jazz scene today, Donna Bailey brings a sophisticated “coolness” to jazz standards, as well as to her own compositions. Her vocal interpretations and engaging personality have earned her accolades and loyal audiences. Dr. Nelson Harrison of the Pittsburgh Jazz Network describes her as “…a delight! There are many singers on the scene today, but very few can light up a room like Donna Bailey. That’s personality… that’s entertainment.”
Donna performed for the legendary Dave Brubeck at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in honor of his 86th birthday, and in 2014 was inducted into Pittsburgh’s Jazz Hall of Fame.
Donna’s May 5th playlist includes selections by Cole Porter, Willie Nelson, Henry Mancini, Sammy Cahn/Gene DePaul as well as her own compositions. She is proud to be joined for this concert by jazz greats Mike Tomaro on Sax, Joe DeFazio on Piano, Jason Hollar on Bass and David Jamison on Percussion.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance (through May 3rd) and $20 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.
A reception in the Studio follows the performance. Beverages are available for donation. A shuttle service will be available from the parking lot on E.Main Street opposite Carnegie Coffee Company.
This program is made possible with the support of the McKinney Charitable Foundation.

Peter and the Starcatcher
2017-05-11 00:00 - 2017-05-21 00:00
Stage 62 presents Peter and the Starcatcher
May 11 – 21, 2017
Click here for Stage 62 and to purchase tickets.

A prequel to Peter Pan, based on the best-selling novels, STARCATCHER is a rollicking, tuneful prequel to the beloved Peter Pan story. Starcatcher-in-training Molly and a nameless orphan boy embark on an epic sea quest, cross swords with a motley pirate crew led by the fearfully funny Black Stache, and take us on a whimsical, transformative adventure to discover their destinies in the Neverland you never knew.

Patrons with families take note: STARCATCHER is one of those rare Broadway shows that captures the Disney genius of being both hilarious for adults and delightful for children (Stage 62 suggests 8 years old and up).

Click here for times and to purchase tickets.

Listen Locally Downstairs features Morgan Erina
2017-05-17 00:00
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Morgan Erina

The series continue with Morgan Erina. Erina is a singer-songwriter with a finger-picking, Indie Folk style and a raw, hauntingly ethereal voice. Her album “Lady” was named as #2 on Pittsburgh radio’s WYEP.

A prolific composer of over 600 songs, Morgan Erina is a New York City native who has lived in Pittsburgh for the past six years. In 2009, she released her debut albums “Skeleton Butterflies” and “Whatever.” From 2011 to 2014 she was one-half of the band Broken Fences, releasing the album “Broken Fences” in 2012. That album’s single, “Wait” was used on the television shows Flashpoint and the Young and the Restless. She is a regular performer in both Pittsburgh and New York, playing at venues including the Three Rivers Festival, Club Cafe, Rockwood Music Hall, and the Pittsburgh Winery. She has toured the continental U.S., London, Denmark, and Germany. In October 2015, she released her solo single “October” and in May 2016 Morgan Erina released her solo EP “Lady.” She is currently performing and is looking forward to future tours.
Click here to hear an audio clip.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Music begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $10 at the door. Beverages available for donation
Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by Peoples Natural Gas.

Listen Locally Downstairs featuring One O'Clock Monday
2017-06-21 00:00
Listen Locally Downstairs featuring One O’clock Monday
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | 6:30 PM
One O’Clock Monday has been performing in the Pittsburgh area for nearly ten years. Their rock and roll instruments paired with harmonic vocal arrangements of favorite tunes from folk, classic rock, jazz, blues, and the music of today give audiences a quirky and eclectic blend of music that people of all ages can enjoy.WYEP’s Top 5 Local Albums for 2016. The group includes Janette Schafer, Terry Langett, Ronni Weiss, John Flickinger, Chuck Davisson.
Doors open at 6:00, Music Begins at 6:30. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by Peoples Natural Gas.

Listen Locally Downstairs featuring Rick Finkelstein & Friends
2017-07-19 00:00
Listen Locally Downstairs featuring Rick Finkelstein & Friends
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | 6:30 pm
The series continues with The Rick Finkelstein Quintet featuring vocalist Marti Aggazio with Richard Mansfield, tenor sax; Vince Gorman, bass; and Deb Weible, drums.
In his 40 years as a music director, educator and performer, Rick’s guitar virtuosity has paired him with the likes of The Jesters, The Harptones, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Little Anthony and the Imperials.
Join us for happy hour in our ‘urban hipster’ Studio space for an intimate evening of jazz with friends.

Doors open at 6:00 pm || Concert begins at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $10 at the door.
Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by Peoples Natural Gas.

Stage 62 Presents Monty Python's Spamalot
2017-07-20 00:00 - 2017-07-30 00:00
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Tickets are available at Stage62.com.
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.
Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle; Lyrics by Eric Idle; Book by Eric Idle
From the original screenplay of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin.
Dates:
Thu – Sat July 20-22, 2017 at 8:00pm
Thu – Sat July 27-29, 2017 at 8:00pm
Matinees: Sun July 23 and 30, 2017 at 2:00pm

Listen Locally Downstairs Featuring RML Jazz
2017-08-16 00:00
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Our monthly Studio series continues with RML Jazz
Join us for happy hour in our air conditioned ‘urban hipster’ Studio space for an evening of jazz with RML Jazz Trio featuring Mike Clancy (sax/flute) Rick Laus (drums/percussion/leader) and Dr. Glenn Utsch (keyboard.) Cool down and unwind mid-week with a mix of smooth jazz, modern jazz, and updated Standards arrangements from Miles Davis to Grover Washington Jr. and from Pittsburghers such as Art Blakey and Stanley Turrentine.
The Trio can also be seen throughout the Pittsburgh region and James Street, Jergels and Table 86. www.rmljazz.net
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service during construction. See map.
Doors open at 6:00 pm || Concert begins at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $10 at the door
Ticket includes Gallery admission for “Jazz Nights in Pittsburgh” – original photography collection by Rick Finkelstein.

Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by Peoples Natural Gas.

Love Your Library
2017-09-01 00:00 - 2017-09-30 00:00
Love Your Library
Any and all Gifts in September will be Matched!
September is Love Your Library month. Any gift up to $500 to the ACFL between September 1 and September 30, 2017 will be matched by a $150,000 grant from the Jack Buncher Foundation. There’s a catch. All 46 libraries that are members of the Allegheny County Library Association are eligible to participate in this opportunity. The more people give throughout the county, the smaller the match….
That’s okay. Libraries are about two things: SHARING and EMPOWERMENT. We ask that you share your treasure with us this September. Your September donation in any amount – you mail a check, drop off a cash donation at the circulation desk or donate online here –will secure a pro-rated matching gift.
Last year, the Carnegie Carnegie’s Love Your Library donations ranked 4th in the County, thanks to your generosity!

Listen Locally Downstairs featuring Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo
2017-09-20 00:00
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Our monthly Studio series continues with Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo
Join us for a mid-week happy hour in our ‘urban hipster’ Studio space for an unforgettable concert with Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo. As soloists and ensemble players, John Marcinizyn and James Ferla have performed throughout the United States. The duo’s repertoire spans five centuries, including music by traditional and contemporary composers as well as folk, jazz, and popular arrangements. The Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo “compile what is easily the most diverse set list in town” (John Hayes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Learn more about the duo here.
Doors open at 6:00 pm || Concert begins at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $10 at the door
Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by McKinney Charitable Trust and
Peoples Natural Gas.

Women Who Wine
2017-09-21 00:00
Women Who Wine, featuring Speaker and Author Mary Grace Musuneggi
A Man is Not a Plan:
Success Strategies for Independent Women
Thursday, September 21, 2017 | 6:00-8:00 pm
Free, Registration Required
At the age of 25, as a widow with a nine-month old son, Mary Grace Musuneggi became keenly aware that Cinderella was a fairy tale and her salary as a parochial school teacher would never be enough to realize her goal of owning a home. Mary Grace decided to take charge of her situation and carve out the abundant life she wanted for herself and her son.
The story of her journey to become the first female agent in an insurance firm, to that firm’s first female financial planner, to Chairman & CEO of her own successful firm is filled with anecdotes, humor, and practical advice. A Man is Not a Plan is about finding the courage to be CEO of your own life, whether a man is in it or not.
Mary Grace’s talk will be followed by a book signing.
Bring a guest to be entered in our prize raffle!
Please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 11th
ChrissyG@SingleStepsStrategies.com
412-341-2888 x312

An Evening of Belly Dance featuring Sadie Marquardt
2017-09-23 00:00
Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 8:00 pm
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3rd Street Belly Dance is proud to present an evening of performances featuring global Bellydance sensation, Sadie Marquardt! As one of the most sought-after performers and teachers of Oriental Dance, Sadie captivates audiences and inspires fans around the world.
Plus performances by:
Maria Hamer and her troupes Hamsa and Evil Eye
Karianne
Joanna Abel
3rd Street Belly Dance
and more!
Live Music by Ancien (OH)
Ancien is a world fusion band that blends sounds of Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy, Medieval, Sephardic, Flamenco, Blues, Turkish folk, Middle Eastern and Classical music traditions. The band members come from a variety of musical disciplines which creates unique improvisations provide the driving force of Ancien’s rhythm and style.
Visit JoannaAbel.com for more details.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service during construction. See map.
Doors open at 7:00 pm || Performance begins at 8:00 pm
Tickets: $20 available online or by calling 1-800-838-3006

Wide Awake
2017-09-29 00:00
Wide Awake
– a Family-Friendly Interactive Book Launch Party
Friday, September 29, 2017 | 6:00pm
TICKETS
Emily Marko is passionate about you having a good night sleep. For years she struggled with getting all the thoughts out of her head so she could rest. Good news for you, Wide Awake, her new interactive book can help you solve your problem. Created with you in mind, the workbook style chapters will help you identify your sleep type and take action to get the sleep you deserve.
Why attend the launch celebration for the book, Wide Awake?
You need a fun night out. The Wide Awake party is something a little different from the typical dinner and movie dates. Not only is the event family-friendly, but also childcare is provided so you can enjoy like an adult.
Instead of just reading the book, this event will feature a super-sized, interactive experience of the visual tools from her book. Imagine a book brought to life!
Come explore what’s keeping you up at night!
Participate in fun activities that will also help you calm your mind, learn some fun facts about sleep, and discover your unique secret formula for a good night’s sleep.
Light refreshments and appetizers served.
Want to bring along your child? Wide Awake book launch party is family-friendly. The Kids PJ Party will feature activities and snacks; plus childcare will be provided by certified Flexable providers for ages 2 and up. Each adult ticket includes (2) two free kids tickets.
IMPORTANT – Free Kids tickets must be “purchased” through Eventbrite to reserve your spot. Limited availability.

RADical Days at the Carnegie Carnegie
2017-09-30 00:00
RADical Days at the Carnegie Carnegie featuring
Tuesday Musical Club and Chatham Baroque
Saturday, September 30, 2017
We’ve got an exciting day for the whole family that starts with a free concert with Tuesday Musical Club. After the concert, grab a bite at one of the great Carnegie restaurants or join us for free family activities and sing along to silly songs or make your own instruments. At 3:00pm join us in the Music Hall for a very special concert with Chatham Baroque.
12:00pm: Tuesday Musical Club (Music Hall)
1:00pm: Family Activity: Make your own instrument (Library/Studio)
2:00pm: Family Activity: Interactive family storytime (Library/Studio)
3:00pm: Chatham Baroque (Music Hall)
Tuesday Musical Club Noon FREE
The String and Wind ensembles of the Tuesday Musical Club will present a program of light classical, Broadway and popular tunes that you are sure to recognize and enjoy. Members of the Club have delighted audiences with their music making in the Pittsburgh area for 128 years.
Run-time: 45-50 minutes.
Chatham Baroque: Fan Favorites 3:00pm FREE
Chatham Baroque presents a fun, family-friendly concert for ages 4-104. The musicians lead a musical tour of some of the best music of the Baroque, talk about their unique gut string instruments (including the six-foot long theorbo), and tell amusing stories about composers who lived more than three hundred years ago. Featuring music of well-known composers J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, and Corelli, as well as lesser known gems of Matteis, Kapsberger, and Sanz.
Run-time: 50 minutes.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service during construction. See map.

Rick Finkelstein's Photography Exhibit in ACFL&MH Studio Gallery
2017-10-07 00:00
Studio Gallery features Rick Finkelstein’s original photography from his collection “Jazz Nights in Pittsburgh”
Through October 7, 2017
This collection includes over 50 unique photographs of beloved jazz artists of Pittsburgh including Joe Negri, Roger Humphries, Maureen Budway, Spider Rondinelli, Richie Cole and many, many more. Captured from the lens of a musician, this intimate collection salutes the diverse talent of today and yesterday that make for great Jazz Nights in Pittsburgh.
Please call for details or group tours: 412-276-3456 x6
Pieces in this collection are available for purchase. A portion of each sale benefits the ACFL&MH.

UPMC Health Plan presents ACFL&MH Annual Benefit: Joe Negri's Mass of Hope
2017-10-07 00:00
Saturday, October 7, 2017 | 7:30 pm
Tickets
Revered guitarist and beloved Pittsburgh icon Joe Negri returns to the Music Hall on October 7 to perform his Mass of Hope featuring the Bach Choir under the direction of Thomas Douglas. Performing with Negri are Max Leake on piano, Tony DePaolis on bass and Tom Wendt, percussion with guests Gavin Horning on guitar and Natalie Tomaro, soloist.
A Pittsburgh icon and guitar legend, Joe Negri has distinguished himself as a nationally acclaimed performer, recognized composer, renowned actor and respected educator for decades. He may be most familiar to national audiences for his 30-year tenure as the affable Handyman Negri on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (PBS).
Now in his 10th decade, Negri began developing his Mass in the mid-1960’s, incorporating typical jazz styles with harmonies and syncopations, bringing the classic liturgy to life. In a Post-Gazette interview, Negri commented, “If you like popular music or jazz, I think you will get a lot out of it…Parts of it can even get you off your feet a little bit and get you clapping your hands.”
Doors open at 7:00 pm || Concert begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets are available online or by calling 412-276-3456 x8
$125.00 Reserved Orchestra Seating ($80 tax deductible)
$75.00 Open Balcony Seating ($35 tax deductible)
Joe Negri’s Mass of Hope benefits the campaign to restore and revitalize the historic landmark
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall.
The performance is followed by an elegant reception throughout the Library & Music Hall’s historic landmark facility, included with each ticket. The ACFL&MH’s rare civil war room will be open to guests during the reception.
Limited on site and street parking is available. For your convenience, a free shuttle to the Music Hall and back runs from the Main Street parking lot – directly across from the Carnegie Coffee Company.

Pittsburgh Savoyard present H.M.S. Pinafore
2017-10-13 00:00 - 2017-10-22 00:00
Pittsburgh Savoyards present H.M.S. Pinafore

October 13-22, 2017
Tickets
The Pittsburgh Savoyards open their 80th season this fall with one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most well-known and loved operettas, H.M.S Pinafore. Performances will be held October 13-15 and 19-22, 2017 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, PA. All performances except for the 2:30pm Sunday matinees are at 8pm.
Join us on opening night (October 13), and you’ll also be invited to join us for a special post-performance reception!
Music Director – Guy Russo
Stage Director – Shane Valenzi
Assistant Stage Director – Krista Kaley
Performance Dates: Fri – Sat October 13-14 at 8:00pm
Thu – Sat October 19-21 at 8:00pm
Matinees: Sun October 15 & 22 at 2:30pm
Tickets: Adults: $20 Students/Seniors: $15 Youth Under 12: $12 Tickets are available at here.
Visit pittsburghsavoyards.org for more details.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

Listen Locally Downstairs featuring Mimi Jong & Tomas Lozano
2017-10-18 00:00
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Our monthly Studio series continues with Mimi Jong & Tomas Lozano
Join us for a mid-week happy hour in our ‘urban hipster’ Studio space as Mimi Jong and Tomas Lozano unveil the Pittsburgh premiere of a new collaboration, 2Thousand. Tomas Lozano, performing the Spanish Hurdy Gurdy and Mimi Jong, performing the Chinese Ehru (both instruments with a history longer than a millennium) tell the story of a dragon and a phoenix, born from each end of the world in the ancient time when, in the minds of the people, the world was flat.
Doors open at 6:00 pm || Concert begins at 6:30 pm
Tickets: $10 at the door
Listen Locally Downstairs is made possible by McKinney Charitable Trust and
Peoples Natural Gas.

KYIV Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Presents: Whirlwind of Ukraine
2017-10-28 00:00
Saturday, October 28, 2017

KYIV Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Presents: Whirlwind of Ukraine

Whirlwind of Ukraine is a story of four cousins who receive the gift of a lifetime – a three-week tour of Ukraine. Follow Nina, Anya, Nick and Andriy as they travel across Ukraine experiencing the beauty and excitement it has to offer.
Over 40 dancers will thrill you with their footwork and precision. Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will be joined by special guests Zorya Ukrainian Women’s Vocal Ensemble of Cleveland and Orkestra Zabava.

Prior to the performance, enjoy our Ukrainian Marketplace with traditional Ukrainian foods and cultural items.

Saturday, October 28, 2017
12:00pm Ukrainian Marketplace Opens (in Studio)
2:30pm Performance (in Music Hall)

Ticket Information
To reserve your tickets: 412-527-5359 kyivdance@aol.com

Performance
Adults – $18.00
Seniors and Students – $15.00

Reception
Adults $18.00
Seniors and Students $15.00
Children 10 and under free

Following the performance, join the dancers at a special reception. Music provided by Orkestra Zabava and delicious food and drinks!

Complimentary Shuttle Service will be available from the Main Street parking lot between Pine and Mary Street.

For More Information: http://www.kyivdance.org/kyivwhirlwind.html

Sample, Sip, and Smile
2017-10-29 00:00
Please join us for an afternoon of friendship, wine tasting, and light refreshments in support of HEARTH. Sample a variety of fine wines from outstanding local wineries including J&D Cellars, Kavic Winery, PK Winery and Wilcox Winery and try your luck at the Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to HEARTH, a domestic violence victim service provider that empowers program participants to become independent and self-sufficient through supportive services, education, and accountability – breaking the cycle of poverty and domestic violence (www.hearth-bp.org) Tickets may be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006 x1
Recommended Donation: $25.00 (advance) $30 (cash only at the door)
Date / Time::
Sunday Oct 29, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Lincoln Gallery
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie PA 15106

Candidate Forum
2017-10-30 00:00
Monday, October 30, 2017 || 7:00pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm
featuring Candidates running for: Allegheny County Council District 1 Allegheny County Council District 4
Be an informed voter – come with you questions.
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall – Downstairs Studio
300 Beechwood Avenue
Carnegie PA 15106
Presented by the League of Women Voters
Contact Judy Clack for information at jbclack@yahoo.com or 512-731-0280

Walking Around: Poetry, Photos and Paintings
2017-11-02 00:00
Thursday, November 2, 2017 | 7:00 pm
Returning for her 6th poetry reading and art show at the Carnegie Carnegie, Bernadette Kazmarski is a fine artist, photographer, graphic designer, poet, and Carnegie resident. Through her unique lens, Bernadette observes Carnegie and the natural world in her latest collection Walking around: Poetry, Photos and Paintings.
Readers of the Signal Item may have appreciated the wonderful pictures that are part of the Library & Music Hall’s section of the insert – most of them have been taken by Bernadette Kazmarski. Looking up into the spectacular foliage of ger “Autumn Rainbow” on the most recent cover is breathtaking. Two of her poems have also been featured on the Prairie Home Companion website feature “Stories from Home.”
Join us for a lovely evening of art inspired by the beauty in our own backyard.
FREE and Open to the Public
Doors open at 6:30 pm || Program begins at 7:00 pm

Dia De Los Muertos with Edna Vazquez
2017-11-05 00:00
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | 3:00 pm
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with AUTHENTIC Mexican music and culture.
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Edna Vazquez has forged a brilliant musical path from her roots in Jalisco, Mexico, the same place that gave birth mariachi music. Although the style was traditionally reserved for men,Vazquez became one of the first female mariachi vocalists and vihuela players in the Pacific Northwest. Her original material is a creative melting pot, painting an intersection of folk, rock, pop and R&B. NPR’s World Cafe said Edna showed “spectacular guitar playing and passionate, forceful vocals” and the Portland Folk Music Society calls her music “sensational Latin alternative with folkloric roots.”
Edna is currently performing with her band in support of her most recent release, “Sola Soy,” and writing new music for a 2018 release. The Edna Vazquez Band features William Seiji Marsh on lead guitar (Lost Lander, Cherry Poppin Daddies), Gil Assayas on keys (GLASYS), Jason Krivo Flores on bass and guitar (Vagabond Opera, Taarka) and Jesse Brooke on drums and percussion (Trio Subtonic).
The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a pre-concert networking reception with Mexican hors d’oeuvres; photographer Layne Anderson will give a brief presentation on Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, her works and her influence on Mexican culture. The event presents an entertaining opportunity for those of Mexican and Latin American heritage to share the colorful, soulful arts of their cultures and the Day of the Dead holiday with all of the Pittsburgh community; business associates, families and people of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Doors open at 2:00 pm for Pre-show Reception || Performance begins at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $35 General Admission (includes reception)
$25 for LACU or PMAHCC Members (includes reception)
Available online or by calling 1-800-838-3006
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall – Studio
300 Beechwood Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106

Youth Acting Classes
2017-11-07 00:00 - 2017-12-19 00:00
Acting-A-Part Fall Workshops
Tuesdays November 7 – December 19, 2017
Little Actors || ages 4-8 || 4:30pm-5:30pm
Act, Sing, and Dance in this magical holiday workshop for our little actors!
All actors participate in a special production written and staged exclusively for them and reviewed on the last day of class!
Acting Boot Camp || ages 8-15 || 5:30pm-6:30pm
This fun acting workshop is designed for the child who wishes to pursue acting as a possible career. Students will work with professional actors on improvisation, vocals, theater exercises, monologues, scenes, blocking, character development. At the end of the session they will perform their professional audition presentation. On camera filming available!
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Stage 62 presents Annie
2017-11-09 00:00 - 2017-11-19 00:00
November 9-19, 2017
Tickets
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”
Music by Charles Strouse ; Lyrics by Martin Charnin ; Book by Thomas Meehan
Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. Presented through special arrangement with Music theatre International (MTI).
Performance Dates: Thu – Sat November 9-11 at 8:00pm
Thu – Sat November 16-18 at 8:00pm
Matinees: Sun November 12 & 19 at 2:00pm
Tickets: Adults: $20 Students/Seniors: $15
Visit www.stage62.com for more details.
Park for free on Main Street and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service. See map.

Flagpole Dedication
2017-11-11 00:00
Veterans Day Ceremony Dedicates
Library & Music Hall’s New Flagpole
Saturday, November 11, 2017 | 2:30pm – Rain or Shine
On Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 at 2:30 p.m., the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will host a ceremony to dedicate its new flagpole. Though the flagpole and flag were installed in October as part of Phase I of Library Park, it seemed fitting to hold the ceremony on Veterans Day.
Joe Iacono, President of the American Legion Carnegie Post No. 82, advised the Library & Music Hall on the appropriate protocol for the dedication. Legion members will “Present the Colors” on Veterans Day. The ceremony will take place regardless of the weather.
Richard D’Loss, USMC veteran, Carnegie Councilman and Library & Music Hall Trustee will serve as emcee for the ceremony. The Very Rev. Robert Popichak will deliver the Invocation, and the 9th Pennsylvania Reserves will fire the single volley the ceremony calls for. The 9th PA Reserves is the Civil War Living History and Re-Enactment group that has worked closely with the ACFL&MH in their stewardship of its rare Civil War room, the Capt. Thos. Espy Post No.153 of the Grand Army of the Republic. Carlynton alumnus (Class of 2017) and accomplished trumpeter Tyler Smith will play the National Anthem along with two other young trumpet players, Alex Berhosky and Michael Cosnek.
The ceremony also pays tribute to Korean War veteran Robert M. Gordon. He enlisted as a 2nd lieutenant and was discharged as captain, and asserts that he truly loved being a soldier. Bob, who donated the new flagpole and flag to the Library & Music Hall, is President of Gordon Terminal Services and resides in Sewickley. However, his roots are in Carnegie. His mother’s family was the Pascoes of Pascoe Motor Company and Carnegie National Bank. In addition to his Army service, Bob served as a long time Scout Master and is an avid reader and Civil War enthusiast – two of his great grandfathers were charter members of the Espy Post. He also stepped up as Honorary Chair of the Chartiers Valley Partnership’s Campaign to restore the Library & Music Hall. Bob led by doing; he is the most generous individual donor to the ACFL&MH. He states simply, “I love my country, I love Carnegie and I love this Library.”
The flag dedication ceremony will be followed by dessert and coffee in the Lincoln Gallery. The Espy Post will remain open until 4:00 p.m.
Executive Director Maggie Forbes hopes that the Veterans Day ceremony is the first of many civic ceremonies that will take place at the flagpole and in Library Park.
For those who want to start their day early at the ACFL&MH, Tom McMillan (descendant of Thomas Espy and Vice President of Communication for the Pittsburgh Penguins) will be speaking about his new book Gettysburg Rebels at 1:00 p.m. His talk is part of the Library & Music Hall’s “Second Saturday Civil War Series.” The ACFL&MH’s Civil War programming is made possible through a grant from the Massey Charitable Trust.
