Comedies of the 1930s: Twentieth Century
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for “Comedies of the 1930s,” a special four-part series celebrating some of history’s funniest flicks!

Tonight: Twentieth Century (1934), directed by Howard Hawks. In this screwball romantic comedy, Broadway and Hollywood collide as a failing producer seeks career help from his former-lover-turned-movie-star. With John Barrymore and Carole Lombard.

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

Free Legal Advice
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Sign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorneys from the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Center!

To request an appointment, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email evansw2@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: "Jazz in the Hill"
2024-06-06 19:00 | PA
Join us for a special kick-off event that marks the beginning of our new Studio Summer Jazz Series. Musician and author Colter Harper presents a joint concert and discussion based on his recently released book “Jazz in the Hill: Nighlight and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood.”

For the musical portion of the evening, Colter will be joined by vocalist Treasure Treasure with Denzel Chismar-Oliver on bass and drummer James Johnson III playing the music of Abbey Lincoln, Horace Silver, Billy Strayhorn, and Ornette Coleman. Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Event begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance || $25 at the Door

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Jazz in the HillNightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood

From the 1920s through the 1960s, Pittsburgh’s Hill District was the heart of the city’s Black cultural life and home to a vibrant jazz scene. In Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood, Colter Harper looks at how jazz shaped the neighborhood and created a way of life. Beyond backdrops for remarkable careers, jazz clubs sparked the development of a self-determined African American community. In delving into the history of entrepreneurialism, placemaking, labor organizing, and critical listening in the Hill District, Harper forges connections to larger political contexts, processes of urban development, and civil rights struggles.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our new strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 7:00 PM. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 7:50 to play along!

This group is intended for adults and teens. Please click here to register.

Summer Reading Kick-Off!
2024-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us at the Carnegie Carnegie for an exciting Kick-Off for our kids’ Summer Reading Program! There will be games, crafts, and treats provided. If the weather is nice, we’ll be outside—if it rains, we’ll be in the Library. Come and get your family signed up for Summer Reading for a chance to win fun prizes.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Behind the Scenes of Gettysburg with Michael G. Kraus
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MHFacebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Arguably the Battle of Gettysburg is the most studied event of the Civil War, with countless books, articles, and documentaries dedicated to fleshing out the event. In 1992, the Pulitzer Prize winning book The Killer Angels was adapted for film, hitting theaters the following summer retitled as Gettysburg. Now an American classic,Gettysburg celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. Michael Kraus was hired as an on set historical consultant spending 6 weeks providing eyes for Director Ron Maxwell and his crew, keeping reenactors in historically correct gear and military formations for camera. Kraus’ position afforded an inside view to the production which he will share by commentary and slideshow.

Artist and Historian Michael G. Kraus is the Curator of Collections at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Pittsburgh. His impressive list of accomplishments as author, advisor and collector has culminated in the recognition of Kraus as an accredited authority on the Civil War. Having participated in battle re-enactments since 1966, and holding the rank of Captain, 116th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Irish Brigade, Kraus’ extensive knowledge has routinely been tapped as Military Consultant to such feature films and documentaries as Miramax’s Cold Mountain, Turner Pictures’ Gettysburg, and A&E Network’s Civil War Journal. The series Civil War Minutes, Inecom Entertainment, was co-written by and features Michael Kraus.

An award-winning artist, Mr. Kraus earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, and is the recipient of their Distinguished Alumnus Award. At present, he is one of a few contemporary sculptors of life-sized historical statuary in both stone and cast bronze. His acclaimed works include museum busts and plaques, and more than six large public monuments. Sought out for his skill in restoration, Mr. Kraus was called on to create and install the missing swords of General James Nagle, and Colonel Benjamin Christ on the Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland. He also developed and applied the hand-forged patina on the bronze plaque honoring the memory of Flight 93, displayed in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. His latest commissions include a recently dedicated monument to Post 9/11 soldiers and two portrait busts of commanding generals from the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: Heidi Beatty Quartet
2024-06-20 19:00 | PA
Don’t miss this enchanting evening of jazz with Heidi Beatty. Discovering the transformative power of music while singing in church, she then became influenced by icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James. Let Heidi’s sultry vocals soothe your soul with flowing melodies.Ms. Beatty will be joined by:Leon Boykins – BassMark Strickland – GuitarRoger Humphries – Drums

Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

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Become a SKYWARN Storm Spotter
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Since the 1970s, the National Weather Service’s SKYWARN program has trained storm spotters to identify and report severe thunderstorms, allowing the NWS to issue timely public warnings for extreme weather events. Come learn about storm development and formation, severe weather safety, and how to report a severe storm. People who work with hospitals, schools, churches and nursing homes, or as home caregivers are especially encouraged to become a spotter.

Registration is requested. Please click here to register!

Carnegie Celebrates Juneteenth
2024-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for food, dance, art, and more as we celebrate the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States: Juneteenth!

Featuring free food; games and face-painting; a dance performance by Dance INK; artwork by members of Carlynton’s Black Student Union; and special talks from Pitt professor Alaina Roberts and Carnegie’s own Second Baptist Church! Join us!

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

Saturday Soirées: "Leading Ladies of Yesteryear" with Daina Griffith
2024-06-22 19:30 | PA
Please note the date change from June 15. This performance is now scheduled for Saturday, June 22.

Join us for our new Saturday Soirées! These quarterly performances transform our Studio space into an intimate nightclub. Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, drink, and memorable music while benefitting the ACFL&MH.

In “Leading Ladies of Yesteryear,” Daina Griffith transports us back to the golden age of stage and screen with songs that you’re sure to recognize and love.

When it comes to the business of show, Daina does it all. She’s performed in dozens of plays, musicals, TV shows, films, and on the radio – you name it. In 2013, The Pittsburgh Post Gazette named her Performer of the Year. In 2015, she was nominated for the Carol R. Brown Emerging Artist Award.Select your table in the Studio for you and a group of friends, a date, or just treat yourself to a great evening out! Concerts begin at 7:30.Doors open at 7:00. Tickets are $52 per seat.

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Summer Family Classics: "The Sound of Music"
2024-06-24 18:15 - 21:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club on the last Monday of every month for the Summer Family Classics series at the Carnegie Carnegie! All screenings will be free and open to the public. Our film for June will be “The Sound of Music.” The film will start at approximately 6:15 pm, and the runtime is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Special Storytime with Author Emonie Smith
2024-07-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a special guest storytime with local author Emonie Smith! Enjoy a tale of self-confidence and self-love as she shares her wonderful book “I Like Me,” accompanied by a performance of a ‘Gracie’s Corner’-inspired affirmation song by Nairobi!

Program will take place in the Studio.

Spotted Lanternfly is Here!
2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Learn why these insects are fearsome pests. What do they look like? How do we fight them? Be ready for their arrival, if they haven’t already appeared in your community. This presentation includes the latest research and statistics from Penn State and other researchers, as well as relevant information for homeowners. Learn how to detect, identify, and remove these pests from your property.

Presenter Dianne Machesney has been a Penn State Master Gardener since 2011 and is a naturalist with a life-long love of gardening and nature. The Spotted Lantern Fly is a particularly devastating invasive insect making its way westward across Pennsylvania. Dianne will address what we all need to look out for as we prepare for this serious agricultural pest. In addition to presenting information about the Spotted Lantern Fly, Dianne is available to share her vast knowledge of poisonous plants, deer resistant gardening, weed ID and control, and gardening to attract butterflies.

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

Studio Summer Jazz Series: Jessica Lee Quartet, "The Wisdom of the Blues"
2024-07-11 19:00 | PA
Join vocalist Jessica Lee, pianist Rick Gallagher, guitarist Mark Strickland, and percussionist Hugo Cruz for “The Wisdom of the Blues,” a musical journey that explores life’s highs and lows through beloved songs from blues, jazz, and R&B. Using the principles of sound healing, this performance promises to be an uplifting and inspiring concert that will leave you with a song in your heart.Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

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Kid's Cooking Class with the Salvation Army
2024-07-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In partnership with Salvation Army’s Chartiers Valley Service Center, we will host a series of 3 cooking classes, recommended for kids ages 8-12. Each week we will learn basic skills of cooking and make a dish. Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for the final meal.

Please click here to register for each session you will attend. Registration for each session will be limited to 10 participants.

Wellness with Ronda: Homeopathy
2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
This is a basic introduction to the history and theory of homeopathy to help you become a better consumer of the remedies we commonly find in stores.

This presentation is for personal enrichment and general discussion only. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness, does not replace professional medical or mental health care.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome (as space allows). Click here to register!

Stage 62 presents RENT
2024-07-18 20:00 - 2024-07-21 14:00, 2024-07-25 20:00 - 2024-07-28 14:00 | PA
July 18-21 & 25-28Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PM

La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson’s iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium presents... The Wonders of Wildlife
2024-07-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a visit from the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium! Meet live animals, ask questions, and learn all about the wonders of wildlife. Open to all ages.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: Ken Karsh Trio
2024-07-25 19:00 | PA
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.Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

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Summer Family Classics: "Mary Poppins"
2024-07-29 18:15 - 21:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club on the last Monday of every month in the Studio for the Summer Family Classics series at the Carnegie Carnegie! All screenings will be free and open to the public. Our film for July will be “Mary Poppins.” The film will start at approximately 6:15 pm, and the runtime is 2 hours 19 minutes.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our new strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 6:00 PM. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 6:45 to play along!

This group is intended for teens and adults. Please register here.

Studio Summer Jazz Series: Reggie Watkins Quartet
2024-08-01 19:00 | PA
Reggie Watkins is an outstanding jazz trombonist who is known for his distinctive style, forwarding the future of jazz. He is widely regarded as one of the most soulful trombonists of his generation. At this concert, you can enjoy some of his most popular tunes and get a sneak peek of his upcoming album!Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

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A Visit with Author Ed Simon: The Soul of Pittsburgh
2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Author Ed Simon shares selections from his new book The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community, and History. What does it mean to be from Pittsburgh? Simon examines the culture and meaning of the Steel City for those of us who call it home.

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

End of Summer Celebration!
2024-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us in the Studio to celebrate the end of Summer Reading, and the beginning of a new school year! Activities will include a sustainable arts activity with the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, a school supply giveaway hosted by B.R.I.D.G.E. People, face painting, lawn games, a play corner for the young ones, and more.

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Winners for our Summer Reading prizes will be randomly selected and contacted after the event, so you can log any last-minute books in Beanstack and make your final raffle ticket selections through the end of the event!

Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia - and What to Do About Them
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Schweitzer fellow and Pitt medical student Dorothy Yam for this free educational talk on dementia care, for caregivers. Gain a fuller understanding of the different symptoms that can present in a person with dementia, and best strategies for supporting and caring for the person.

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

Studio Summer Jazz Series: RML Jazz
2024-08-22 19:00 | PA
Enjoy a mix of jazz, from smooth to hot, classic to modern, bebop, and Dixieland, with RML Jazz. Whether you want to unwind or are seeking the excitement of live jazz music, RML Jazz has you covered.Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donation.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

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