About Southgate at Shrewsbury

Our highly anticipated outdoor Summer Concert Series returns on July 11, with the following schedule of performances:

July 11
The Wolverine Jazz Band
A Traditional Jazz band well known for their performances all over Boston and Southern New England!

July 18
Dan Gable and the Abletones
An authentic, charismatic 18-piece Big Band specializing in the music of the 1930s and 40s!

July 25
SloGrass
SloGrass has been entertaining New England audiences for 26 years with its unique brand of Acoustic Americana Bluegrass!

August 1
Beatles for Sale
An award-winning, New England-based tribute band playing a collection of music from the fabulous Beatles!

August 8
The Reminisants
One of Boston’s best oldies bands playing music from the 1950’s through the 90’s. Perfect for entertaining audiences of all ages!

August 15
Tom Nutile Big Band
One of the region’s most accomplished and exciting big bands with a repertoire of more than 600 arrangements!

Concerts are Tuesdays at 7PM, and there is ample free parking. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved into the Southgate Theater for Southgate Residents and their guests only.

On Sunday, June 25, the students of Dr. Jeanne Drumm will show off all that they’ve learned during an afternoon piano and violin recital, held in the Southgate at Shrewsbury theatre. Residents will be inviting their families and friends to come and watch this show with them, and it’s sure to be a very enjoyable afternoon.

Then, on Friday, June 30 an energetic performance by the Jumpin’ Juba Band will be broadcast live and in real time for residents of Southgate at Shrewsbury. When band leader Steve Hurl describes Jumpin’ Juba, he rattles off a list of eclectic musical styles that blend together to form an unforgettable sound, including New Orleans swamp-rock, classic boogie-woogie, Memphis rock & roll, folk, calypso, and country. How could you hear that wild description and not want to hear the music for yourself?

If you aren’t a resident of Southgate at Shrewsbury and are interested in learning more information or taking a tour so that you might find yourself living here to enjoy performances like these in the near future, please give us a call.

Resident history buffs take note: Prof. Gary Hylander’s engaging and educational lecture series “Jefferson and Jackson: The Presidency Democratized” wraps up this week. The sixth and final event in the series takes place on Wednesday, May 24.

If you’ve heard Prof. Hylander speak during any of the first five parts of this series, then you will already know what a good storyteller he is, bringing together interesting facts and intriguing stories of the events that have shaped our nation’s history. If you haven’t yet made it to one of his lectures, then you won’t want to miss out on your chance to partake in the finale. It explores the time between the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 to the Age of Jackson in 1850.

Residents who would like more information about future lecture series and other education events can contact Deanna or Eileen in the Program Department.

Southgate at Shrewsbury’s resident chorale group is stepping up their rehearsals for the months of April and May, in anticipation of the upcoming Spring Concert. Residents have had the opportunity to enhance their vocal talent under the direction of pianist/conductor Malcolm Halliday, who is well-known for his musical expertise. The Spring Concert is scheduled for June and is much-anticipated by all members of our assisted living and independent living communities.