Career Checkup Workshop with JFCS
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Give your job search a boost with this free workshop from JFCS Career Services! Counselors will share tips and best practices, and participants can meet with a counselor one-on-one for a personalized resume review.

This is a great way to prepare for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Spring Job Fair, taking place on May 8 at CLP-Main. Please click here for more information or to register for the Job Fair.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please click here to register.

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Dr. Alton Merrell
2026-04-23 19:00
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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.Dr. Alton Merrell is a world-class pianist, composer, and educator whose artistry blends lyrical melodies, rich harmonic language, and fluid technique across multiple jazz traditions. Equally compelling as a composer and interpreter, Merrell brings depth and intention to every performance—whether presenting original works or re-imagining music commissioned in tribute to jazz’s great voices. His performances invite listeners into expansive, spirit-filled journeys that reflect both technical mastery and profound musical storytelling.Learn more about Dr. Merrell’s background and work on his official bio page

This concert offers an intimate opportunity to experience Dr. Merrell’s expressive artistry up close, where nuance, spontaneity, and connection take center stage.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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note that this session of Meeple Meet-Up will be on a Friday, not a Saturday as usual.

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!

You can also come if you are interested in learning how to play Euro board games.

This event is for gamers ages 18+.

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. Please click here to register.

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: A Day of Commemoration
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
On April 26, 1986, an explosion shook the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near Pripyat, Ukraine. Since that moment, the lasting effects of the disaster have defined existence in the region, with most people evacuating and many thousands sickened by the radiation of the worst nuclear disaster to date.

Today, we gather for a day of commemoration marking the fortieth anniversary of this tragedy. Join us for poetry, art, dance, stories from affected individuals, and an expert panel discussion on the four decades since.

Schedule of Events

11:00 AM: Screening of The Babushkas of Chernobyl (2015), dir. Anne Bogart & Holly Morris

12:30 PM: Screening and discussion of Chernobyl: 30 Years Later by Michael Haritan

1:00 PM: Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs an original dance based on Michael Haritan’s photograph Gasmask Doll

1:30 PM: Musical performance by Ridna Shkola children’s choir

1:40 PM: Panel discussion on the disaster’s effects on health, radiology, geopolitics, and culture, featuring:

Dr Yuri Nikiforov, vice chair of the Department of Pathology and director of the Division of Molecular Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Dr Steven Miner, an expert on Russian and Eastern European history from Ohio University

Darius Allman, a Fire/HAZMAT Lieutenant and the Radiological Officer for the City of Pittsburgh

Olya Feldberg, a researcher whose work focuses on the role of the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine-Russian relations and Russian politics

2:30 PM: Discussion of the environmental recovery of the Chernobyl area

Throughout the event, attendees are invited to view photographs of the Chernobyl area by Michael Haritan accompanied by original poetry written by students at Carlow University; explore food and craft offerings from vendors; and construct a LEGO scale model of Chernobyl’s Reactor #4 (a completed set of the model will go to one raffle winner).

Registration is appreciated – please click here to register.

Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents "Beauty and the Beast"
2026-04-25 19:00 - 2026-04-26 18:00
Tickets available soonFor all ticket inquiries contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 412-279-8887 or info@carnegieperformingartscenter.com

April 25-26, 2025Saturday at 7:00 pm | Sunday at 2:00 pmThe ACFL&MH’s resident company presents this charming ballet at the Music Hall. Based on the Charles Perrault fairytale, Beauty’s father enrages a Beast by plucking a rose, and Beauty takes his place as a prisoner inside the Beast’s castle. In time she discovers that the Beast is under a spell that only true love can lift.More information at carnegieperformingartscenter.com

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Noir Femmes Fatales: "Pickup on South Street" (1953)
2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a celebration of the great femmes fatales of cinema!

Tonight: Pickup on South Street (1953), directed by Samuel Fuller. This Cold War-era espionage thriller features Jean Peters as femme fatale Candy.

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

Join us for the final screening of this series!

Monday, May 18: “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1946)

Kitchen Dancing: for adults 50+
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
If you dance around the kichen while cooking, this program is for you!

Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a safe, non-judgmental space. In this self-paced, free-form dance class for 50s+, we keep fit while having fun! Express yourself, find your inner rhythm, and remember that there’s no wrong way to dance!

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

Prime Stage Theatre presents: "Speak" with playwright Tammy Ryan
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join playwright Tammy Ryan of Prime Stage Theatre for a group discussion of the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, and her experience adapting the novel for the stage. Speak follows the emotional trauma of a young high school freshman after she is sexually assaulted, and the strength she finds to tell her story.

Copies of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson will be available at the Library’s checkout desk. The stage adaptation of Speak runs from May 1 through May 10 at the New Hazlett Center for Performing Arts.

Registration for this program is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome as well. Please click here to register.

Free Legal Advice Clinic with the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a Free Legal Advice Clinic on Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM!

Attorneys from the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Center will be available for thirty-minute appointments to provide free legal advice.

To request an appointment, please call the library directly at 412-276-3456, or email Library Director Walker Evans. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to schedule your appointment! We look forward to seeing you on April 30!

Indestructible Featuring Roger Humphries| Celebrating 125 Years of Carnegie Carnegie
2026-05-01 19:00
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The Carnegie Carnegie turns 125! Don’t miss this major milestone celebration featuring legendary drummer Roger Humphries and Carnegie’s own Reggie Watkins on trombone, performing with the Pittsburgh-based Hard-Bop sextet Indestructible. Join us in the Studio for cake & drinks after the show.Indestructible celebrates the music and legacy of The Jazz Messengers, performing compositions by the greats like Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton and others. The Jazz Messengers were a jazz combo for over thirty-five years beginning in the early 1950s as a collective, and ending when long time leader and founding drummer Art Blakey died in 1990.

Indestructible is a jazz sextet led by trombonist Reggie Watkins and features master drummer Roger Humphries. As a young musician, Roger Humphries was influenced and mentored by his godfather and leader of The Jazz Messengers, Art Blakey. “It is a special treat to hear Roger in this musical context..”, says Reggie Watkins..” Roger Humphries is the perfect drummer for a tribute to Art Blakey.” Indestructible showcases some of the region’s most talented musicians like Michael Tomaro (sax), James Moore (trumpet), Michael Bernabe (piano), Jordan McBride (bass) and several others. This high energy and relentlessly swinging group delivers blues infused improvisations, masterful arrangements and big band excitement. TICKETS:$30 Reserved Music Hall Seating$35 at the Door$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Stage 62 presents "Steel Magnolias"
2026-05-08 20:00 - 2026-05-10 14:00
Tickets on sale soon!For all ticket inquiries contact Stage 62 at 412-429-6262 or info@stage62.org.

May 8-10 & 15-17Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PMThe action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.”

Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.More information at Stage62.org

Tickets on sale soon!For all ticket inquiries contact Stage 62 at 412-429-6262 or info@stage62.org.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The Veteran Reserve Corps with David Welker
2026-05-09 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

In early 1863, just two years into the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s Union cause was in deep trouble, and short on manpower the president was forced to implement the nation’s first general military draft. Similarly beset was Col. James B. Fry, the Union’s new provost marshal general, who had been placed in charge of the draft but without any troops to carry out the controversial effort. Just as troubled were thousands of individual wounded and injured Union combat veterans in the North’s many hospitals, who found themselves retained in military service but unable to return to withstanding the rigors of front-line service. In a bold stroke of organizational innovation Fry set in motion solving all these problems at once by creating the Invalid Corps. Renamed the Veteran Reserve Corps (VRC), Fry’s force contributed to Union victory not just by conducting the Union’s drafts, but in myriad other significant ways as well. By freeing healthy men to serve in the field the VRC ensured Northern victory and by the war’s close new Brig. Gen. Fry had commanded 60,000 men – only Gen. Ulysses S. Grant led more troops.

Performing important rear-area duties such as guarding government facilities—military stores, bridges, and prisoner of war camps—or working as office clerks and hospital nurses, the VRC’s presence scattered across the North served as a unifying, stabilizing force during the Civil War’s darkest days. Yet in some instances these invalid soldiers, intended only for rear area duty, found themselves once again called to combat, wielding skills they had learned in places such as Antietam, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. In its most notable such moment VRC men held off Confederate General Jubal Early’s corps during its July 1864 attack on Washington, DC, buying time for Grant to reinforce and save the nation’s capital.

Although the VRC’s many contributions have been largely lost to American history, now you can learn the full story of how these invalid veterans rose to continue serving their nation by making “the penultimate sacrifice.” Join historian and author David A. Welker who will be discussing his new book “Now I’m with the Invalids:” The Union’s Veteran Reserve Corps in America’s Civil War.

David A. Welker’s previous works include The Cornfield: Antietam’s Bloody Turning Point, Tempest at Ox Hill: The Battle of Chantilly and A Keystone Rebel: The Civil War Diary of Joseph Garey, as well as numerous academic journal and commercial magazine and newspaper articles about diverse aspects of the Civil War. A professional historian and military analyst for the Federal Government with 40 years’ experience, he holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from American University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from Westminster College.

Stage 62 presents “Steel Magnolias”
2026-05-15 20:00 - 2026-05-17 14:00

PJO Emerging Jazz Artist Series: Alex Weibel
2026-05-17 15:00
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The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall continue their collaboration with a second season of the Emerging Artist Series, spotlighting rising artists alongside some of Pittsburgh’s most accomplished jazz musicians. This multi-generational series honors the city’s rich jazz legacy while highlighting the voices shaping its future.Alex Weibel is an educator, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He plays guitar, mandolin, and other fretted instruments professionally in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, pop, and theatre. Since picking up the guitar at the age of 8, Alex has studied with Ian Arthurs, Ken Karsh, Eric Susoeff, Mark Koch, Thomas Kikta, Mark Strickland, and Dan Wilson. As a freelance musician, Alex maintains a busy schedule performing with Pittsburgh jazz artists such as Thomas Wendt, Paul Thompson, Eric Susoeff, Mike Tomaro, Jeff Bush, Scott Boni, and Dwayne Dolphin. Enjoy exceptional live jazz and light brunch fare in our intimate Studio setting.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/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Noir Femmes Fatales: "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946)
2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a celebration of the great femmes fatales of cinema!

Tonight: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), directed by Tay Garnett. When femme fatale Cora Smith (Lana Turner) falls in love with drifter Frank Chambers (John Garfield), there’s only one way for them to be together: murder her husband.

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

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz - Colter Harper
2026-05-21 19:00
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.Colter Harper is a guitarist, composer, and Pittsburgh native whose work bridges jazz tradition with global influences. A versatile performer, Harper has spent years performing and recording across a wide range of musical settings, from jazz ensembles to internationally touring bands.

In addition to his work as a bandleader, Harper spent several years as a guitarist, percussionist, and vocalist with the multi-platinum band Rusted Root, touring nationally and recording on the group’s albums Stereo Rodeo and The Movement. His own recordings—including Under a Quiet Sun, Once Upon a Mind, Songs from the War Streets, and Fool’s Resolution—showcase a distinctive voice shaped by jazz, folk, and musical traditions he encountered while traveling and studying in West Africa, Brazil, and Europe.

Harper is also the author of the recent book Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood, which explores the rich history of jazz in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. His work reflects a deep appreciation for the musicians and communities that have shaped the city’s musical legacy.

For this Studio Jazz Series performance, Harper brings together an ensemble of Pittsburgh musicians for an evening of original compositions and creative interpretations rooted in the jazz tradition.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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Carnegie Cabaret with Phat Man Dee
2026-05-30 19:30
Our Carnegie Cabaret transforms the Studio into an intimate nightclub setting for an evening of live performance in a relaxed cabaret atmosphere. Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a featured performance, all while supporting the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall.Select your table in the Studio for you and a group of friends, a date, or just treat yourself to a great evening out!Performance begins at 7:30. Doors open at 7:00.Phat Man Dee – cosmic jazz cabaret vocalist, bandleader: Phat Man Dee (she/they) is an accomplished and award-winning jazz singer, music producer, and music educator with a diverse range of talents. Voted Number 1 Best Jazz Artist in the Pittsburgh City Paper Readers Poll for multiple years, she captivates audiences as a jazz vocalist, bandleader, songwriter, and recording artist. Read more…

Tickets are $30 per seat in advance.

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

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The Holocaust: A conversation with historian Richard Murphy
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join military historian Richard Murphy for an informal discussion on the Holocaust. We’ll learn about the lead-in to the Holocaust and the factors that allowed it to happen, explore the experiences of the millions of people who were imprisoned and murdered, and consider the lasting consequences of this historical atrocity.

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

Attending this program is an excellent way to build your understanding of the Holocaust in preparation for our June 9 program, “My Dad’s Story: Remembering the Holocaust, with Sue Tresatti and Richard Murphy,” in which Sue Tresatti will share the story of her father Norman Roth, who survived imprisonment by Nazis in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps as a teenage boy.

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - James Johnson III
2026-06-04 19:00
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.Drummer, composer, and bandleader James Johnson III returns to the Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series with an evening of dynamic, forward-thinking jazz.

A Pittsburgh native, Johnson began playing drums at age five and later studied at the city’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), where he was mentored by legendary jazz drummer Roger Humphries. That early foundation led to an international performing career, including years touring with the acclaimed pianist Ahmad Jamal and appearances at major venues and festivals around the world.

Equally comfortable as a collaborator and bandleader, Johnson has shared the stage with many of jazz’s most respected artists, including George Coleman, Geri Allen, Benny Golson, and Kenny Garrett. His music blends strong melodic writing with the spontaneity of improvisation, creating performances that feel both deeply rooted in jazz tradition and strikingly contemporary.

For this performance, Johnson brings together an ensemble of exceptional musicians for a night of original compositions and inventive interpretations in the intimate setting of the Carnegie Carnegie Studio.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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Carnegie Carnegie Backbeat Series - Yacht Rocket
2026-07-17 19:00
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.

From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie's Veterans - featuring US Army Security Agency Veteran Rev. R. George Snyder
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Carnegie is home to over 500 veterans. How well do you know them?

In 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!

Today, we’ll talk with US Army Security Agency Veteran Rev. R. George Snyder.

Veterans and non-veterans are welcome. Ages 18+ only, please. Registration is not required.

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - RML Jazz
2026-07-30 19:00
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.

Featuring 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.

Whether 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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Jessica Lee Quartet
2026-08-13 19:00
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.

Joined 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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Ken Karsh Trio
2026-10-01 19:00
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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Carnegie Carnegie Backbeat Series - Gresh Meets Waits: A Tom Waits Tribute
2026-10-22 19:00
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.

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Marti Aggazio Ensemble
2026-11-19 19:00
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.

In 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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series – Heidi Beatty Holiday Jazz Ensemble
2026-12-17 19:00
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.

Influenced 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

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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