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Gary Hylander earned his Ph.D. at Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, he is an independent scholar who specializes as a Presidential Historian. He teaches at Stonehill College, is a visiting professor at Framingham State University, and is on the staff at Boston University School of Education. Topic to be posted.

The most famous woman painter of the Dutch golden age, Judith Leyster competed in a profession dominated by men. She was the only female member of the painters’ guild known to have had a workshop and the only woman painter whose work attests to an active role in the art market. Her career was cut short when she married the painter Jan Miense Molenaer. As a result, Leyster’s oeuvre is relatively small; yet in subject and style her scenes of everyday life rank among the finest of the seventeenth century. This lecture by James Welu, Director Emeritus of the Worcester Art Museum, who initiated the first exhibition of Leyster’s work (1993) explores the many achievements of this pioneering Dutch master and the exciting world in which she lived.

Join Undersecretary John Chapman and the Agency Commissioners to hear how the work of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation impacts citizens across Massachusetts everyday. The agency includes the Division of Banks, Professional Licensure, Standards, Insurance and Dept. of Telecommunications and Cable. Refreshments will be served.

They’ve become a Southgate favorite and we’re pleased to have the ‘Fab Four’ return to our concert series this year! 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. This band of talented musicians was drawn together by their love of Beatles music and the desire to keep the music alive for those of us who experienced the British invasion first-hand as well as those of future generations! Don’t miss this exciting concert event!

The Northern Renaissance includes some of the greatest artists and the boldest innovations, not the least of which is the invention of oil painting itself. Join us to view some Old Masters artwork from Flanders, Holland, Germany, England, & France.

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 and be a part of this year’s anniversary celebration in Nov. as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of television history. Come find out what it’s all about today in the lounge. We’re goin’ hoppin’!

Southgate’s “in-residence” community Theatre troupe, Regatta Players, presents the musical blockbuster, “Evita”. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s epic rock-opera, Evita, details the controversial rise and fall of 1940’s Argentinian political leader, Eva Peròn. This intimate production employs an impassioned, powerhouse cast of eleven to collectively tell the human story of one larger-than-life woman. NOTE: Public performances Friday, Aug. 4th, Sat. Aug. 5, Sunday Aug. 6th, Friday, Aug. 11th & Sat. Aug. 12th. RESIDENTS ONLY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE—THURSDAY, AUG. 10th.