Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Rose Code"
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, offer our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

The title for this meeting will be The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s checkout desk.

Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this group is about building confidence, improving fluency, and connecting with others through conversation. No pressure, no judgment — just real talk and real people. Everyone is welcome!

This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30am, and every third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm. Registration is not required — just drop in!

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present "The Grand Duke"
2026-03-20 19:30 - 2026-03-22 20:30 | PA
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For all ticket inquiries contact Pittsburgh Savoyards at 412-734-8476 or tickets@pittsburghsavoyards.org

March 20-22 & 27-29Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:30 PMSet in the tiny Grand Duchy of Pfennig‑Halbpfennig in 1750, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Grand Duke follows a scrappy theatrical troupe led by theatrical manager Ernest Dummkopf, blundering lead comedian Ludwig, his sweetheart Lisa, and the imperious leading lady Julia Jellicoe, as they conspire to topple the miserly, hypochondriacal Grand Duke Rudolph. On the eve of the company’s latest opening night production, Ludwig is to be married to Lisa, but all the parsons in the town are unavailable because they have been summoned by the Grand Duke. Both the company and the people of the town have grown to hate the Grand Duke, so a scheme is concocted to oust him from power. A fantastical plot then unfolds, involving the company’s secret signal (the eating of a sausage roll); an obscure legal oddity (the “statutory duel” of drawing playing cards, which declares the winner take the place of the loser, and the loser legally dead); a spin of the roulette wheel by an unexpected visitor; and not one, not two, not three, but FOUR prospective brides for the Grand Duke! Hijinks, mistaken identities, and Gilbert’s witty dialogue propel the troupe from rehearsal to courtroom‑style machination, while Sullivan’s jaunty, satirical score punctuates every bit of comic absurdity until at last, in true topsy‑turvy fashion, everything is finally and satisfactorily resolved.

The Grand Duke is Gilbert & Sullivan’s final composition as a duo and originally premiered March 7, 1896. Despite favorable reviews on opening night, the opera was not a success, lasting for only a paltry (by G&S standards) 123 performances. Due to the unsuccessful run (the only G&S show that lost money) and the strained relationship between the pair, they never worked together again. Our version has been substantially trimmed down from the original 1896 running time of 3 hours.

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For all ticket inquiries contact Pittsburgh Savoyards at 412-734-8476 or tickets@pittsburghsavoyards.org

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The Influence of Women: How Women Worked, Served, Sacrificed, and Overcame during the Civil War, with Katie Wolfe
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Studio at ACFL&MH

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Drawn from an 1862 Harper’s Weekly illustration of the same title, “The Influence of Women” will explore the many ways in which women worked, served, sacrificed, and overcame during the Civil War. Women were everywhere during the war, serving both on the home front and on the front lines. This talk will include vignettes on…

Gone for a Soldier: Women Who Served

Hidden in Hair and Hoopskirts: Women as Spies

“Brave and Faithful”: Marie Tepe

The War on the Homefront

“The Angel on the Battlefield”: Nurses, Doctors, and Civilians

“She Ranks Me”: Mother Bickerdyke

A Mother’s Grief: The 62nd Pennsylvania

“Just Before the Battle Mother”: Civil War Music as a Comfort

Katie Wolfe is a proud member of the 62nd PA Volunteer Infantry Living History Family based in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. This living history family educates the public about the American Civil War and the 62nd PVI’s role in it through encampments and other programs both locally and in Gettysburg where the 62nd fought in the Wheatfield.

Katie lives in Indiana, PA, with her husband and two daughters, and they enjoy participating in the 62nd together. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Master of Literacy degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is currently employed as the Program Coordinator at the Ford City Public Library. She also serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Armstrong County Historical Society. Katie enjoys using her educational background to plan programs at her library, at the historical society, and with the 62nd. Her love of history, particularly the American Civil War, inspires her to share the stories of the soldiers and their families to keep the history alive.

Carnegie's Legacy: The Evolution of Steel in Pittsburgh - with metallurgist Emily Grugan
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
For over 150 years, Pittsburgh has been known across the nation as the “Steel City.” From the early iterations of the steel industry, to the boom of US steel production, and ultimately to Pittsburgh’s current metals manufacturing environment, the story of steel in Pittsburgh has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Join local metallurgist Emily Grugan for an insider’s perspective on the importance of Pittsburgh’s steel history.

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

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Benny Benack II
2026-03-26 19:00 | PA
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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.Pittsburgh’s sax-man, Ben Benack II, offers up an evening of smokin’ jazz! Benny Benack II is a legend in the Pittsburgh jazz and nightclub scene – a band leader well known for his virtuosic musicianship and charismatic audience appeal.

The band’s frontman is no stranger to the music world. His father, Benny Benack, was a Pittsburgh band leader and at the forefront of the Pittsburgh jazz scene in the 60s-80s. Ben continues the family tradition with musical virtuosity and versatility.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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The Pittsburgh Savoyards present “The Grand Duke”
2026-03-27 19:30 - 2026-03-29 14:30 | PA
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For all ticket inquiries contact Pittsburgh Savoyards at 412-734-8476 or tickets@pittsburghsavoyards.org

March 20-22 & 27-29Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:30 PMSet in the tiny Grand Duchy of Pfennig‑Halbpfennig in 1750, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Grand Duke follows a scrappy theatrical troupe led by theatrical manager Ernest Dummkopf, blundering lead comedian Ludwig, his sweetheart Lisa, and the imperious leading lady Julia Jellicoe, as they conspire to topple the miserly, hypochondriacal Grand Duke Rudolph. On the eve of the company’s latest opening night production, Ludwig is to be married to Lisa, but all the parsons in the town are unavailable because they have been summoned by the Grand Duke. Both the company and the people of the town have grown to hate the Grand Duke, so a scheme is concocted to oust him from power. A fantastical plot then unfolds, involving the company’s secret signal (the eating of a sausage roll); an obscure legal oddity (the “statutory duel” of drawing playing cards, which declares the winner take the place of the loser, and the loser legally dead); a spin of the roulette wheel by an unexpected visitor; and not one, not two, not three, but FOUR prospective brides for the Grand Duke! Hijinks, mistaken identities, and Gilbert’s witty dialogue propel the troupe from rehearsal to courtroom‑style machination, while Sullivan’s jaunty, satirical score punctuates every bit of comic absurdity until at last, in true topsy‑turvy fashion, everything is finally and satisfactorily resolved.

The Grand Duke is Gilbert & Sullivan’s final composition as a duo and originally premiered March 7, 1896. Despite favorable reviews on opening night, the opera was not a success, lasting for only a paltry (by G&S standards) 123 performances. Due to the unsuccessful run (the only G&S show that lost money) and the strained relationship between the pair, they never worked together again. This version has been substantially trimmed down from the original 1896 running time of 3 hours.

TICKETS

For all ticket inquiries contact Pittsburgh Savoyards at 412-734-8476 or tickets@pittsburghsavoyards.org

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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.

Carnegie Modular Railroaders
2026-03-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders, an all-ages group for anyone interested in model railroading! The mission of the Carnegie Modular Railroaders is to inspire and educate model railroaders of all ages through hands on learning, collaborative layout building, and shared exploration of the hobby.

The Carnegie Modular Railroaders meet one or two Saturdays a month at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net.

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

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Noir Femmes Fatales: "Gilda" (1946)
2026-03-30 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: Gilda (1946), directed by Charles Vidor. When gambler Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) gets a new job in a Buenos Aires casino, he quickly becomes re-entangled with his former lover – and formidable femme fatale – Gilda (Rita Hayworth).

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

Join us for the rest of this series!

Monday, April 13: “The Big Heat” (1953)

Monday, April 27: “Pickup on South Street” (1953)

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

"Opera... Is a Drag!" Musical Storytime with Thousand Bridges Opera
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 15106, United States
“Drag Queens read it, Opera Divas sing it!”

Join us for an hour-long drag storytime & operatic performance featuring local Pittsburgh drag artist Chi Chi De Vivre and vocalists Alicia and Bridget of Thousand Bridges Opera! Celebrate the magic of opera, literacy, and drag performance with this family-friendly show.

Featuring your favorite stories: Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Hansel & Gretel, Goodnight Moon, and more!

This event is free and intended for all ages.

Mai Khôi & the Dissidents Album Release Event "Five Years in Exile"
2026-04-10 20:00 | PA
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ACFL&MH is pleased to welcome Mai Khôi & the Dissidents for their Carnegie Carnegie debut in the Music Hall as part of our new Backbeat Series, celebrating the release of their new album “Five Years in Exile.” The album follows Khôi through her first five years in the United States, where she fled to in 2019 to avoid political persecution in Vietnam. Unlike her previous album “Dissent,” recorded in secret in Vietnam and dedicated exclusively to protest music, “Five Years in Exile” is more personal and introspective. Protest music sits alongside songs that deal with love, nostalgia, loneliness, and grief. The songs, co-written with keyboardist Mark Micchelli, deftly weave through genres as diverse as jazz, experimental music, math rock, art song, and even a bit of the pop and dance music Khôi used to sing in Vietnam.Following the concert, guests are invited to a reception with the artists featuring an opportunity to purchase the album, meet Mai Khôi & the Dissidents, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

About Mai KhôiMai Khôi is an award-winning singer, composer, and activist. She rose to stardom in 2010 after winning the Vietnam Television Song and Album of the Year awards as one of the first female songwriters in Vietnam. As a pop star, Khôi released seven albums in genres of Vietnamese pop and dance, and made regular nationally televised performances. Several years later she became increasingly uncomfortable having to submit her work to government censors and, thinking she could reform the system from within, nominated herself to run in the National Assembly elections on a pro-democracy platform.

Since 2019, Mai Khôi has lived in exile in the USA. In 2019, she was a resident artist at SHIM:NYC, and in 2020, she was awarded an Artist Protection Fund Fellowship in cooperation with the University of Pittsburgh, City of Asylum, and the International Free Expression Project. Mai Khôi was an Exiled Writer and Artist in Residence at City of Asylum in Pittsburgh from 2020-2023; she has continued to reside in Pittsburgh after the conclusion of this residency.

In recognition of her work at the intersection of art and activism, Khôi has been awarded the 2018 Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent and the 2022 Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech.

Read more about Mai Khôi on her website at mai-khoi.comThis event is recommended for ages 13 & over.TICKETS:Music Hall Reserved Seating$25 in Advance$30 at the Door$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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PJO Emerging Jazz Artist Series: Grace Elliott
2026-04-12 15:00 | PA
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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.Grace Elliott is a Pittsburgh-born vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist whose musical roots run deep. Raised by two musicians, she grew up immersed in sound, developing a natural affinity for music from an early age. Known for her smooth, rich vocal tone, Grace combines technical skill with a distinctive musical sensitivity that sets her apart.

Performing since the age of ten, Grace holds a profound love and respect for her craft. She studied Jazz Voice at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. Her achievements include receiving a National YoungArts Award in Jazz Voice and being named a finalist at the Songbook Academy. She has appeared at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival and the Monroeville Jazz Festival. Grace also performs regularly with Paul Cosentino’s Boilermaker Jazz Band and collaborates with a variety of ensembles throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding region.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 Big Heat" (1953)
2026-04-13 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 Big Heat (1953), directed by Fritz Lang. Glenn Ford is determined police detective Dave Bannion, while Gloria Grahame stars as no-nonsense femme fatale Debby Marsh.

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

Join us for the rest of this series!

Monday, April 27: “Pickup on South Street” (1953)

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

1861: Small Battles, Big Outcomes: A Civil War Symposium
2026-04-17 15:00 - 2026-04-18 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to announce our eighth annual Civil War Symposium, slated for April 17 – 18, 2026. Though overlooked in favor of later years and larger battles, the first year of the Civil War witnessed many advances and setbacks, trials and tribulations, personalities and decisions that affected how the remainder of the war came to be fought. In 1861: Small Battles, Big Outcomes, seven dynamic historians will unpack the military, political, and social threads of this pivotal year in our nation’s history.

Tickets are available for $100.00 until April 06, 2026, or sold out. Seating is limited, and previous years have sold out, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat. The ticket price includes light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar on Friday evening, breakfast refreshments, a boxed lunch, and snacks on Saturday.

In partnership with Military Images Magazine and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, the Faces of Civil War Nurses photo exhibit will be onsite, bringing to life the remarkable images and stories of twenty Civil War nurses.

Representatives from Arsenal Cider – Pittsburgh’s Civil War-themed hard cider distillery – will be on hand Friday evening for tastings and bottle sales. Ongoing tours of The Captain Thomas Espy Post will be available, as well as raffles, a Civil War book sale, and author book signings.

Symposium proceeds help to preserve the priceless artifacts in the Captain Thomas Espy Grand Army of the Republic Post and supports our monthly Civil War programming at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall.

ACFL&MH is grateful to Civil War Trails and Civil War Roundtable Congress for their sponsorship and ongoing support of our Civil War symposium!

Please contact Espy Post Curator, Jon-Erik Gilot, at gilotj@carnegiecarnegie.org with any questions.

Speakers:

Rich Condon – The Year of Jubilee: The Battle for Port Royal and the Birth of ReconstructionRich Condon is a public historian and park ranger from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a B.A. in Public History from Shepherd University and is currently pursuing an M.A. in American History through Gettysburg College. For over a decade, he held positions at a variety of sites and organizations, including the Battle of Franklin Trust, Flight 93 National Memorial, Catoctin Mountain Park, and the newly established Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Rich has published articles with Civil War Times Magazine, The Civil War Monitor, The American Battlefield Trust, as well as Emerging Civil War, and manages the Civil War Pittsburgh blog.

Rich will be speaking on the November 1861 battle of Port Royal, South Carolina, and the legacy of the Port Royal Experiment.

Chris Mackowski – The Battle of Belmont and the Rise of Ulysses S. Grant

Chris Mackowski, Ph.D., is a Copie Hill Civil War Fellow at the American Battlefield Trust and editor-in-chief and co-founder of Emerging Civil War. He is the series editor of the award-winning Emerging Civil War Series, and author, co-author, or editor of more than twenty-five books. Chris is a professor of journalism and mass communication in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, New York, and historian-in-residence at Stevenson Ridge, a historic property on the Spotsylvania battlefield in central Virginia.

Chris will be speaking on the November 1861 battle of Belmont, Missouri, Ulysses S. Grant’s first battle of the Civil War, and how Grant’s experience at Belmont shaped the remainder of his service.

Mark Maloy –The Severest Struggle of His Life: Robert E. Lee’s Decision at Arlington HouseMark Maloy holds an undergraduate degree in History from the College of William and Mary, and a graduate degree in History from George Mason University. He is the author of two books in the Emerging Revolutionary War Series and regularly leads Revolutionary War battlefield tours. He currently works as a historian for the George Washington Memorial Parkway, which administers important historic sites such as Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial.

Mark will discuss the motives and factors behind Robert E. Lee’s pivotal April 1861 resignation from the United States Army, and the impact of Lee’s decision on both sides of the conflict.

Rob Orrison – “The Potomac Will be Effectively Closed”: Early Actions on the Potomac RiverRob Orrison received his Bachelor’s in Historic Preservation at Longwood University and a Master’s in Public History from George Mason University. He currently serves as director for the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation. He has published books for the Emerging Civil War Series, the Emerging Revolutionary War Series, and numerous other publications.

Rob will examine the skirmishes, battles, and personalities relating to the Confederate efforts to blockade the Potomac River from July 1861 – March 1862.

Ryan Quint – The Battle of Dranesville: December 20, 1861

A native of Maine, Ryan Quint holds a degree in History from the University of Mary Washington. He is the author of numerous publications, including Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle. Today, he works as a park ranger at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

Ryan will speak on the December 1861 battle of Dranesville, an early Federal victory during an otherwise bleak year of the war, highlighting the experiences of Pittsburgh’s soldiers in the Pennsylvania Reserves during the battle.

Phil Spaugy – Arming the Boys of ’61: The Origins, Differences, and Challenges of Arming Union Soldiers

Phil Spaugy recently retired from a long career in aviation services. A lifelong student of the Civil War, he is the former national commander of the North South Skirmish Association and today serves as a senior editor for Military Images Magazine, a columnist for Civil War Monitor, and an advisor for Gettysburg History (Adams County Historical Society).

Phil’s talk will examine the challenges encountered in arming and equipping Union soldiers in 1861. This lecture will include an exhibit of more than a dozen original longarms issued to soldiers during the first year of the war.

Melissa A. Winn – Healing Open Wounds: How First Manassas Transformed Medical Care

Melissa Winn serves today as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Previously, she worked as marketing manager at the American Battlefield Trust, and director of photography for HistoryNet. She received a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin and has written for and published articles in multiple trade and commercial publications for more than 20 years.

Melissa’s talk will unpack the many innovations spawned by the lack of preparedness for a battle of the scale of the one fought in July 1861 at Manassas, including the triage system, nursing corps, civilian aide groups, medical recordkeeping, and vast improvements in medical care.

Emerging Civil War Podcast Historians Panel – Moderated by Chris Mackowski

Chris Mackowski will emcee a free-wheeling discussion among our historians of all things 1861. The conversation will be recorded for the Emerging Civil War Podcast, with questions and audience participation encouraged!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, April 17:

Doors Open, Registration – 3:00 – 4:00PMEspy Post Tours, Book Sale, Raffle, Exhibits – 3:00 – 9:00PMOpening Remarks – 4:00 – 4:15PMPhil Spaugy – 4:15 – 5:15PMRefreshments, Cash Bar, Arsenal Cider – 5:15 – 6:30PMRich Condon – 6:30 – 7:30PMHistorian’s Panel Discussion – 7:45 – 8:45PMSaturday, April 18:

Registration & Refreshments – 8:15 – 9:15AMEspy Post Tours, Book Sale, Raffle, Exhibits – 8:15 – 4:15PMRyan Quint – 9:15 – 10:15AMBREAK – 10:15 – 10:30AMRob Orrison – 10:30 – 11:30AMLUNCH – 11:30 – 12:45PMChris Mackowski – 12:45 – 1:45PMBREAK – 1:45 – 2:00PMMelissa A. Winn – 2:00 – 3:00PMBREAK – 3:00 – 3:15PMMark Maloy – 3:15PM – 4:15PM

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Lodging & Travel:

For those traveling from outside the area, please be aware that there are no hotels in Carnegie proper. Even so, there are many hotel options in the immediate area. We suggest looking at available hotels in nearby Green Tree, Bridgeville, Settlers Ridge, Southpointe, and Canonsburg.The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is located at 300 Beechwood Avenue in downtown Carnegie, Pennsylvania. We are just one mile off Interstate 79, and approximately five miles south of downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh International Airport is located 13 miles from Carnegie.

Symposium Sponsors:

Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, includes more than 1,500 sites across six states, putting you in the footsteps of Civil War generals, freedom-fighters, and tenacious women. Follow the great campaigns turn-by-turn, take a historic hike, and explore beautiful downtowns. Snap a sign selfie along the way! Request your brochure today at civilwartrails.org, and create some history of your own.

The mission of the CWRT CONGRESS is to inspire Civil War Round Table leaders to adapt, adopt, and maintain strategies for sustainability. CWRT Congress is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to assisting Civil War Round Tables around the world to become sustainable. CWRTC does not have memberships, does not charge dues, and is staffed with knowledgeable volunteers who have consulted and inspired nonprofits, for-profits and governmental entities to become successful. Find more information their website.

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Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Dr. Alton Merrell
2026-04-23 19:00 | PA
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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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Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents "Beauty and the Beast"
2026-04-25 19:00 - 2026-04-26 18:00 | PA
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)

Stage 62 presents "Steel Magnolias"
2026-05-08 20:00 - 2026-05-10 14:00 | PA
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

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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 | PA

PJO Emerging Jazz Artist Series: Alex Weibel
2026-05-17 15:00 | PA
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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 | PA
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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Saturday Soirées: Phat Man Dee
2026-05-30 19:30 | PA
Our quarterly Saturday Soirées transform 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 $55 per seat in advance.$60 per seat at the door.

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Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - James Johnson III
2026-06-04 19:00 | PA
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 | PA
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.

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