Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall
Archives: News and Events of A.D. 1999

News Release - May 6, 1999:

FOR WOMEN AGE 40 AND ABOVE
MAMMOGRAM SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER
IN CARNEGIE, PROVIDED BY ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
JULY 1 AT THE ANDREW CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY
APPOINTMENT REQUIRED ! APPOINTMENTS LIMITED !
CALL TODAY! (412) 338-9600

News Release - June 23, 1999:

Tour of Historic Allegheny Observatory and Miniature Golf Night Highlight SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT LIBRARY

Tour Library's Civil War Museum,
Captain Thomas Espy Post No. 153, Grand Army of the Republic,
Wednesday Nights through Labor Day, 1999

News Release - July 9, 1999:

Tour Library's Civil War Museum,
Captain Thomas Espy Post No. 153, Grand Army of the Republic,
Wednesday Nights through Labor Day, 1999

From The Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - July 21, 1999:

Republican Candidates Tour Library

From The Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - July 21, 1999:

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Library Music Hall"

From The Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - July 21, 1999:

"Library's Civil War Museum
Open Wednesday Nights Through Labor Day"

From The Signal-Item On-Line, Carnegie, Pa. - June, 1999:

"Dance School, at Library, Announces Summer Schedule"

From The Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - August 4, 1999:

New Life Trustees Elected at Andrew Carnegie Free Library

Notice - August 14, 1999:

Tour Library's Civil War Museum,
Captain Thomas Espy Post No. 153, Grand Army of the Republic,
Wednesday Nights through October 27, 1999

From The Signal-Item On-Line, Carnegie, Pa. - August 11, 1999:

"Dance School, at Library, Announces Registration for Fall Classes"

From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review- August 18, 1999:

Regional Asset representatives comment on
Allegheny Regional Asset District decision to fund Civic Arena debt

Notice - September 8, 1999:

Tour Library's Civil War Museum,
Captain Thomas Espy Post No. 153, Grand Army of the Republic,
Wednesday Nights Throughout Year, Except Holidays
NO TOURS ON NOVEMBER 24, 1999 -
DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING DAY
Library closes, early, at 5:00 p.m., on November 24.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 1999 September 19:
Books - 'Morgan' by Jean Strouse
J. Pierpont Morgan biography is right on the money
By Donald Miller, Post-Gazette Senior Editor

From the Lewiston Morning Tribune, Lewiston, Idaho - October 3, 1999:

Lewiston City Library Hires New Library Director;
Original Carnegie Library Closed Sept. 30, 1999

News Release - October 6, 1999:
OCTOBER 19 MARKS CENTENNIAL OF LIBRARY CORNERSTONE
TIME CAPSULE INCLUDED AS LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BEGAN

Click Here to see 1899 Newspaper Articles Regarding Laying of Library Cornerstone.

From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Allegheny Report - October 25, 1999:
In Scott Township: "Residents finally see vote on library"
Includes photo of Scott Township residents using Andrew Carnegie Free Library
Sidebar Comments Regarding Scott Library Referendum

Classes and Workshops:

Introduction to the Internet - Free of Charge

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE LIBRARY DISCOUNT BOOKSTORE

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(Regular Price for 1999 Edition: $199)

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1999

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS IN THE MUSIC HALL -

Stage 62 performance of the play, Thespians, March 12 - 21.
For details, click here.

The Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents the most famous comedy ballet of all time, Coppelia.
Performances: Friday, April 9, 1999, 9:15 a.m.
Saturday, April 10, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 11, 1999, 2:00 p.m.
For more information and Group Ticket Sales, telephone Vivienne: (412) 279-8887.

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present Gilbert and Sullivan's Grand Opera,
Yeomen of the Guard, May 7-9, 14-16, and 21-23, 1999.
For more information, contact The Pittsburgh Savoyards at telephone: (412) 734-8476 or electronic mail: diva@nb.net or sawst8@pitt.edu
For more information, contact Garth Schafer
at telephone: (412) 237-1812 or electronic mail: schaferg@clpgh.org

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present Gilbert and Sullivan's Grand Opera,
Yeomen of the Guard, May 7-9, 14-16, and 21-23, 1999.
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Garth Schafer, The Pittsburgh Savoyards, at -
telephone: (412) 237-1812
electronic mail: savoyard@trfn.clpgh.org

Annual Dance Recital
of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Saturday Evening June 5, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon, June 6, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
Advance Tickets $5; Tickets are $7 at the Door
To Reserve Advance Tickets, Group Ticket Sales, and Other Information,
Telephone Vivienne at (412) 279-8887 or (412) 921-3822

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
July 22-25 and July 29-August 1, 1999
All Shows: 8:00 p.m.
Performed by Stage 62
For more information, contact Stage 62 at -
telephone: (412) 429-6262
electronic mail: elion@stage62.com
U.S. Mail: Stage 62
P.O. Box 462
Carnegie, PA 15106-0462
Internet Web Address: http://www.stage62.com

Day and Night - An Evening of Show Tunes Featuring the Performers of Stage 62
Saturday, September 4, 1999, 8:00 p.m.
Performed by Stage 62
For more information, contact Stage 62 at -
telephone: (412) 429-6262
electronic mail: elion@stage62.com
U.S. Mail: Stage 62
P.O. Box 462
Carnegie, PA 15106-0462
Internet Web Address: http://www.stage62.com

A Gilbert and Sullivan's Double Billing!
Trial by Jury and The Sorcerer
October 1-3, October 8-11, and October 15-17, 1999
Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 2:30 p.m.
Performed by The Pittsburgh Savoyards
For more information, contact The Pittsburgh Savoyards at -
telephone: (412) 734-8476
electronic mail: savoyard@trfn.clpgh.org
U.S. Mail: The Pittsburgh Savoyards
P.O. Box 7196
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Internet Web Address: http://trfn.clpgh.org/savoyard

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
November 4-7, 12-14, 19-20, 1999
NOVEMBER 4 PREMIERE BENEFITS LIBRARY
Curtain Times - Friday and Saturday shows and Thursday, Nov. 4: 8:00 p.m.;
Sunday shows: 2:00 p.m.
Performed by Stage 62
For more information, contact Stage 62 at -
telephone: (412) 429-6262
electronic mail: elion@stage62.com
U.S. Mail: Stage 62
P.O. Box 462
Carnegie, PA 15106-0462
Internet Web Address: http://www.stage62.com

The Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents
the famous holiday classic
The Nutcracker
Friday Evening, December 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Evening, December 4, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon, December 5, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $7 per person
$5 per person for groups of 15 or more
To Reserve Advance Tickets, Group Ticket Sales, and Other Information,
Telephone Vivienne at (412) 279-8887 or (412) 921-3822

The Classic Children's Tale, Rapunzel
Saturdays, February 5 & 12; Sundays, February 6 & 13, 2000
Curtain Times - Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
ALSO Saturday Evenings: 7:00 p.m.
Performed by Stage 62
For more information, contact Stage 62 at -
telephone: (412) 429-6262
electronic mail: elion@stage62.com
U.S. Mail: Stage 62
P.O. Box 462
Carnegie, PA 15106-0462
Internet Web Address: http://www.stage62.com

The Gilbert and Sullivan Classic Opera, HMS Pinafore
March 3 through 19, 2000
Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 2:30 p.m.
Performed by The Pittsburgh Savoyards
For more information, contact The Pittsburgh Savoyards at -
telephone: (412) 734-8476
electronic mail: savoyard@trfn.clpgh.org
U.S. Mail: The Pittsburgh Savoyards
P.O. Box 7196
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Internet Web Address: http://trfn.clpgh.org/savoyard

Watch for details regarding the performance of
Our American Cousin,
to be performed on the evening of Friday, April 14, 2000:
the 135th anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
To benefit artifact restoration in the
Captain Thomas Espy Post Number 153, Grand Army of the Republic,
the Civil War Museum of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library.

Our American Cousin,
the historic play during which President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated,