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P.E. has been entertaining audiences by singing and playing acoustic guitar for over four decades. He is an interpreter of well known songs, having a large repertoire that stretches from the sing-along classics of the 20s, 30s, and 40s, to standards and show tunes, early 50s rock and roll, 60s folk songs, and acoustic rock songs of the 70s.He also writes and performs original material, and his songs have been played on radio stations in Worcester, Massachusetts and his native Pittsburgh, PA.

These guys bring together a wide background of musical experiences and have become popular with fans of all ages. Following in the footsteps of the masters, they play traditional, straight-ahead bluegrass as well as tunes from early country music, along with interesting twists on some familiar old favorites. The Sandy Ridge Boys will entertain you with their innovative arrangements and songs, as well as their between-song banter. Welcome them back to Southgate!

Professor Gary Hylander continues his 4 -part series on Colonial America with an in-depth look at 4 of the initial major colonies: Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and MA. Gary earned his PhD at Boston College and has been a professor of history at Framingham State and Stonehill College, as well as a public affairs commentator on local cable news and radio.

Fronting several Cape Cod bands in the late-1970’s and early-1980’s and, after settling down in Worcester, MA in 1984, Bill McCarthy has been a popular performer around Worcester County, Boston Metro West, and Cape Cod for over thirty -five years.

2018’s “American Bandstand”

August 5th, 1957 was a turning point for television, rock ‘n roll and teenagers when the popular Philadelphia based ‘dance-party’ show “American Bandstand” hit the national air waves! From 1956 to 1989, host Dick Clark introduced new musical acts to generations of Americans. Travel back in time with us for Southgate’s anniversary celebration as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of broadcasting history with a special ‘twist’! This unique edition of Bandstand also features ‘clips’ from some of our most beloved shows from the golden age of television. Don’t miss it ! We’re goin’ hoppin’!

The Men’s Club welcomes NY Times bestselling Author/Speaker MICHAEL TOUGIAS with a presentation titled “Growing Up Wild in the 1960’s &70’s” based on his new book, The Waters Between Us: A Boy, a Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature. Untamed. Unsupervised. Uncontrolled. Boyhood in the 1960s and ‘70s was a time for exploration and mischief. Author Michael Tougias found more than his share of misadventures in the woods and on the water: some life-threatening but others innocently hilarious. Over time – and after reading a multitude of adventure books — these experiences took shape in his quest to be a mountain man, owning a cabin in the forest and living off the land. Part of that dream would come true, but only after a family tragedy that shook his world and forced changes in his life. Tougias channels Bryson’s “A Walk in the Woods” to mix laugh out loud humor with insight into the natural world through the eyes of a curious boy. The author uses the same storytelling skills that landed him on the New York Times bestseller list to both engage and inspire his audience. Tougias is a New York Times Bestselling author and co-author of 31 books for adults, and 6 for young adults and children. Among his bestsellers are There’s A Porcupine In My Outhouse (Winner of the Independent Publishers “Best Nature Book of the Year”), Ten Hours Until Dawn and The Finest Hours (inspiration for a 2016 Disney movie).

Rescheduled from Feb., we are pleased to welcome current Executive Director of Worcester’s Mechanics Hall, Kathy Gagne, for an over-view of this magnificent facility and it’s offerings. Mechanics Hall is the premier event venue and concert hall in Central Massachusetts. Renowned for its elegance and sound qualities, the Hall’s cultural significance, its stunning décor and architectural detail have earned it a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.