Category Archives: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

jazz performers

Photo Assignment: “Turn Up the Heat”

This past Saturday I photographed the Turn Up The Heat in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I checked all

jazz performers

Photo Assignment: “Turn Up the Heat”

This past Saturday I photographed the Turn Up The Heat in the Music Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library in Carnegie. I love to photograph performances in that hall, and love to photograph performers in general, so I checked all

A post card for events at ACFL&MH

“150 Years Ago”, Abraham Lincoln and the End of the Civil War

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of two pivotal events in our nation’s history: the end of the Civil War marked by after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14,

A post card for events at ACFL&MH

“150 Years Ago”, Abraham Lincoln and the End of the Civil War

2015 marks the 150th anniversary of two pivotal events in our nation’s history: the end of the Civil War marked by after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14,

Post card for Michelle Bensen.

“Turn Up the Heat” Post Card

I recently designed for a performance hosted by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall as part of the “Listen Locally” series. It’s jazz vocalist Michelle Bensen and her Bensen Burners and the title of the show is “Turn

Post card for Michelle Bensen.

“Turn Up the Heat” Post Card

I recently designed for a performance hosted by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall as part of the “Listen Locally” series. It’s jazz vocalist Michelle Bensen and her Bensen Burners and the title of the show is “Turn

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Spring/Summer 2014

Benefit Photos, Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Spring/Summer 2014

Benefit Photos, Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Fall/Winter 2013

A Benefit, Programming and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall newsletter, Fall/Winter 2013

A Benefit, Programming and More: ACFL&MH News

Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of this versatile facility. I’ve been photographing it for years in all its days and nights, performances and special events

warhol-style logo with Andrew Carnegie

Carnegie Rocks, Yes, the Man Himself

What would Andrew Carnegie look like if he played for Yinz2? Not only did I get to meet the man last weekend, but I also got to re-imagine him for a logo design for a concert of local rock and

warhol-style logo with Andrew Carnegie

Carnegie Rocks, Yes, the Man Himself

What would Andrew Carnegie look like if he played for Yinz2? Not only did I get to meet the man last weekend, but I also got to re-imagine him for a logo design for a concert of local rock and

civil war re-enactors

Images of Living History

Each year Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall hosts a living history event in remembrance of the Civil War, guided by the Library & Music Hall’s own Civil War expert, Espy Post Curator Diane Klinefelter, and including the 9th

civil war re-enactors

Images of Living History

Each year Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall hosts a living history event in remembrance of the Civil War, guided by the Library & Music Hall’s own Civil War expert, Espy Post Curator Diane Klinefelter, and including the 9th

In This Valley Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit

In This Valley Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit Thursday, March 6, 2014, 7:00 PM Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Reception Hall, 2nd Floor As a part of the celebration of Carnegie’s 120th year, I will share poetry and

In This Valley Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit

In This Valley Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit Thursday, March 6, 2014, 7:00 PM Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Reception Hall, 2nd Floor As a part of the celebration of Carnegie’s 120th year, I will share poetry and

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The Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

We’ve just published another newsletter, just in time for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Living History Event on April 28. Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of

front page of andrew carnegie free library & music hall newsletter

The Living History Event and More: ACFL&MH News

We’ve just published another newsletter, just in time for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Living History Event on April 28. Usually my designs for this customer are saturated with color and detail to best describe the events and historical nature of

post card invitation to civil war reenactment event

2012 ACFL&MH Living History Weekend Post Card

2012 still recognizes the sesquicentennial, or the 150th anniversary, of the Civil War; last year was the beginning of the war, this year and the next two follow the history of battles and hardships. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music

post card invitation to civil war reenactment event

2012 ACFL&MH Living History Weekend Post Card

2012 still recognizes the sesquicentennial, or the 150th anniversary, of the Civil War; last year was the beginning of the war, this year and the next two follow the history of battles and hardships. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music

library entrance

Two Photo Exhibits at ACFL&MH

My two exhibits of local photography, “Of Harps and Fig Leaves” and “Carnegie Photographed”, are once again on display in the Reception Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. Stop by to peruse them and read the notes

library entrance

Two Photo Exhibits at ACFL&MH

My two exhibits of local photography, “Of Harps and Fig Leaves” and “Carnegie Photographed”, are once again on display in the Reception Hall at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. Stop by to peruse them and read the notes

page of newsletter

A Job Well Done: ACFL&MH Winter Newsletter

The Chartiers Valley Partnership has achieved its mission, the long-time executive director (and good friend) leaves, new staff joins and other rearrange to new positions; it’s a milestone of achievement in the capital campaign and the master plan for the

page of newsletter

A Job Well Done: ACFL&MH Winter Newsletter

The Chartiers Valley Partnership has achieved its mission, the long-time executive director (and good friend) leaves, new staff joins and other rearrange to new positions; it’s a milestone of achievement in the capital campaign and the master plan for the

joe negri in concert

A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri Slideshow

It’s all together now, music and everything, the slideshow from the performance. We welcomed Joe Negri and and his quartet for the “A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri on October 1, 2011 at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall.

joe negri in concert

A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri Slideshow

It’s all together now, music and everything, the slideshow from the performance. We welcomed Joe Negri and and his quartet for the “A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri on October 1, 2011 at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall.

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A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri at ACFL&MH

The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. Hard to believe it’s

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A Gala Tribute to Joe Negri at ACFL&MH

The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. Hard to believe it’s

image of post card

Post Card for Joe Negri Gala

The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. This design is also

image of post card

Post Card for Joe Negri Gala

The 2011 benefit for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a gala tribute to jazz legend Joe Negri, a Pittsburgh native, including jazz performers Maureen Budway, Roger Humphries, Mike Tomaro and Sean Jones. This design is also

acfl news cover

Carnegie, a Town and its Library: ACFL&MH News

We’ve just finished another newsletter, bigger than ever, and just in time for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Living History Weekend on April 30. It’s also the 110th birthday of the Library’s opening on May 2, 1901. After all the full-color

acfl news cover

Carnegie, a Town and its Library: ACFL&MH News

We’ve just finished another newsletter, bigger than ever, and just in time for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Living History Weekend on April 30. It’s also the 110th birthday of the Library’s opening on May 2, 1901. After all the full-color

front of post card

Civil War Sesquicentennial Post Card

I just had to use that word in the headline. Quick—what does it mean? It means it’s the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will be hosting a “living history”

front of post card

Civil War Sesquicentennial Post Card

I just had to use that word in the headline. Quick—what does it mean? It means it’s the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will be hosting a “living history”

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Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit: Burnished Light on Water

Join me for my fifth annual poetry reading and art exhibit, “Burnished Light on Water: Reflections in Evening Light”. I’ll read new poems inspired by evening light and reflections and an exhibit of paintings and photographs. About My Annual Poetry

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Poetry Reading and Art Exhibit: Burnished Light on Water

Join me for my fifth annual poetry reading and art exhibit, “Burnished Light on Water: Reflections in Evening Light”. I’ll read new poems inspired by evening light and reflections and an exhibit of paintings and photographs. About My Annual Poetry

photo of the st. clair guards replica flag

Painting a Replica Civil War Flag for the Espy Post

I love it when I get an unusual assignment that requires skills I don’t get to use every day. One of the artifacts of the Capt. Thos. Espy Post at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is the militia

photo of the st. clair guards replica flag

Painting a Replica Civil War Flag for the Espy Post

I love it when I get an unusual assignment that requires skills I don’t get to use every day. One of the artifacts of the Capt. Thos. Espy Post at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is the militia

main street carnegie pa

“Carnegie Photographed” Photo Exhibit

This exhibit includes fourteen of my photographs of the town of Carnegie in all seasons, from details to distant views. The exhibit will hang in the Reception Hall as a permanent exhibit between other shows and exhibits along with “Of

main street carnegie pa

“Carnegie Photographed” Photo Exhibit

This exhibit includes fourteen of my photographs of the town of Carnegie in all seasons, from details to distant views. The exhibit will hang in the Reception Hall as a permanent exhibit between other shows and exhibits along with “Of