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AMERICAN ART Part I – (1776 -1900)

The United States was not founded by schooled artists, but by people seeking freedom and adventure. American artists have been like America itself, pioneering, bold, and independent. Early American artists had their roots firmly planted in European traditions but explored their own frontiers and evolved their own unique flavor, forged in the struggles of the birth of a nation. Join us for a look at the roots of American Art from 1776 until 1900 with its pioneering courage, independent drive, and rebellious spirit.

We are honored to re-open the Flanagan Theatre to professional performances with a concert in memory of Southgate resident Willie Potts. As a gesture of appreciation for her extraordinary gift of the Steinway Piano to the Southgate community, Malcolm Halliday will put the instrument through its paces in an exciting dedicatory concert with music spanning two hundred years. Works include Bach’s Italian Concerto, Ballade in G minor, two pieces by America’s very own Amy Beach as well as a set of music about water by the French composers Debussy and Ravel.

After many re-scheduling dates, P.E. James will finally be making his debut here at Southgate! 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. His song “The Pantyhose Blues” has become a crowd favorite. He has recorded four CDs, and has also recorded TV shows for five different stations.

“Billy Elliott” Based on the beloved film and winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot: The Musical Live from London’s West End is a celebration of one of the world’s most popular and successful stage shows. A modern-day fairy tale of a young boy who exchanges boxing gloves for ballet shoes, Billy’s story is set during the 1980’s miner’s strike in northern England, where his determination inspires an entire community. From the creative team behind the original film and music legend Elton John, this story of self-discovery, determination, love, and hope is brought to life in this funny, uplifting, and spectacular show. Contains adult language.

It’s our first official rehearsal and ALL CAST for our 2020 Anniversary Show are asked to join us in the theatre as we kick-off “Southgate’s Got Talent”! We have lots of important information to distribute as well as start to work on the show tunes! If you can not attend, please let Dee or Jesse know. Curtain Going Up! Please note that social distancing and masks are required.

Per resident request, we’ll be showing one of our previous Southgate Anniversary Shows on each of the above Fridays. Check the display boards and monitors for which titles/years we’ll be screening on which day! Come relive the fun!

During over thirty-five years as a full time concert pianist, Frederick Moyer has established a vital musical career that has taken him to forty-three countries and to such far flung venues as Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Sydney Opera House, Windsor Castle, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. He has appeared as piano soloist with most of the major orchestras of the United States as well as many orchestras of Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. We are always delighted when Fred’s vigorous touring schedule enables him to stop by Southgate for an evening of musical magnificence.

Southgate’s Men’s Group will be hosting a documentary feature in our theatre. Watch for a title announcement. All are welcome.

Join instructor Tracy Brusa for an after-noon of fun creating a work of art step by step. Beverages will be served! Previous registration required.

Southgate hosts “A Musical Tribute to Steve and Eydie,” a cabaret performance with vocalist Valerie Sneade and pianist Jim Rice. The duo returns to Southgate this time with a new musical revue that features the songs made popular by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, the husband-and-wife team whose music dominated the airwaves and music charts from the mid 1950s into the 1970s.

“Beatles for Sale”

Our friends from Beatles for Sale were rained out for their original Summer concert Series slot in July…but we couldn’t let the summer go by without hearing one of Southgate’s favorite groups! So we had to re-book these lads for a ‘farewell’ summer event later in the month! Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. There’s no pre-recorded background music-this is an energetic performance complete with original instrumentation and vocal harmonies courtesy of quality musicianship from this “Fab Four”!

Per resident request, we’ll be showing one of our previous Southgate Anniversary Shows on each of the above Fridays. Check the display boards and monitors for which titles/years we’ll be screening on which day! Come relive the fun!