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Southgate presents the work of Lori Aberg and Jackie Stein. Lori Aberg is a representational artist who finds inspiration in and around her home. She works primarily within two mediums: charcoal drawing and watercolor painting. Lori holds a BS in Pharmacy, has studied art at the Worcester Art Museum as well as the NE School of Fine Art. Jackie Stein lives and works in Worcester. Picturesque landscapes, realistic still lifes and animal portraits make up a collection of work that focuses on contrasts of light, style or color. Jackie holds a BA and two Masters Degrees in Art Education. Refreshments will be served and music provided by classical guitarist Peter Clemente.

Valerie Sneade is more than just an awardwinning singer. She’s an all around ENTERTAINER. If you’ve seen her perform, you’re probably already a fan. If you haven’t … well, you’re in for a real treat. We’re kicking off Dec. with some holiday favorites from Valerie and extraordinary pianist and vocalist Jim Rice. Don’t miss this funfilled show!

Mother and Child. The bond between parents and their children is very special, very personal, and yet universal. This relationship transcends language, different cultures, great distances and time itself. Art speaks to this bond so we can understand and share the connections and experience made between mothers and their children throughout our human history. Fathers are welcome too!

Art instructor Tracy Brusa will be here to guide you through a fun afternoon creating a work of art! We’ll provide all the materials needed (16×20 canvas, paint supplies and aprons) and of course, the wine to accompany the process! NO EXPERIENCE necessary! Previous registration was required to attend this event.

Seasonal Songbook. The booklet provided for this program contains more than 100 of the most popular carols, secular songs, and standards of the winter, Christmas and Hanukkah season. Audience members peruse the booklet and pick their favorite songs for the group to sing. What results is a wonderful holiday songfest!

Our speaker for this month’s Women’s Circle Breakfast is Maria Olia, the author of six Boston and New England travel guides. The title of her presentation is “Christmas in the City: Discover Boston’s Hidden Holiday Gems.” Get into the spirit of the season as we learn about some of the city’s iconic traditions like the Boston Holiday Pops and the colorful holiday markets. We will also learn about Boston’s lesser known attractions such as Christmas afternoon tea at the Boston Public Library, or book a private (and free) art viewing at the Harvard Art Museums. Maria is a graduate of Northeastern University with a B.S. in Business Administration. Last, but certainly not least, she is the daughter of Bob and Jo Dascanio. All are welcome to the presentation.

The holiday season at The Hanover Theatre is always a special one. After a successful inaugural year of the quartet, The Hanover Theatre Christmas Carolers return for another season of carols and holiday merriment with authentic, Dickensian costumes. Join us in the theatre for a sampling!

This unique show features the authentic vintage sounds of Dan’s 18-piece big band along with the Moon Maids vocal group and special guests. The classic appeal of the big band era brings the audience back to the 1930s and 40s sitting ‘By the Fireside” with family and friends. Join us to kick-off Southgate’s holiday weekend of events with this heartwarming show to celebrate the season.

What can safely be called the only jazz group of its kind, the Fred Moyer Jazz Trio performs both its own improvisations and its note-for-note transcriptions of jazz trio performances of historic piano giants. Fred (along with the many bassists and drummers he collaborates with) create a score by transcribing every note of a favorite jazz performance, and then approach the score just as they would a chamber music work of Beethoven and Mozart, not changing the notes and staying true to the style, but interpreting the music in his own way. The perfect performance to wrap up our Southgate Holiday weekend spectacular!

Following our breakfast buffet, Southgate welcomes Atty. Kevin T. Byrne. Though retired, Kevin continues to be involved in the private practice of law and has been since 1965. Kevin joined Lian Zarrow as “of counsel” in 1997. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation. He also is actively involved in business litigation; family and probate law; estate planning; residential and commercial real estate; and zoning and municipal land issues. Kevin was instrumental in working with Donald Flanagan on the legalities surrounding the building of Southgate. Join us for some interesting ’stories’ about our beginnings. All are welcome to join us for the presentation.

Cirque du Soleil presents the show “Amaluna”, a captivating one-hour TV special. Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. There are incredible acrobatic feats and unique routines, the likes of which have amazed Cirque du Soleil audiences internationally.

Join us in the library where Peter Moriarty will discuss his recent publication, Warm Room: Photographs from Historic Greenhouses. The book is the culmination of a twenty year study of orangeries in the US, BE, UK and FR. His prints are in numerous collections including the Worcester Art Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery and the Addison Gallery of American Art among other venues. His mother Jean Osborne was the Southgate librarian during her ten year residence at Southgate and encouraged his research. Books will be available to purchase.

Jewish Studies Group facilitator Rabbi Rachmiel Langer will conduct a community Hanukkah service with lighting of the Menorah to welcome the holy season. ALL are invited to attend—traditional refreshments will be served.

Let’s ring in the new year together! Dance Band “Rhythm” will be on hand to welcome a prosperous, happy and healthy 2020 in style. Get out your dancing shoes and toast the Southgate community with warm wishes for all during our New Year’s Eve Gala!