BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Atlanta - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Atlanta X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Atlanta REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20241221T114201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T114812Z UID:1179-1751803200-1751803200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU 2025 Patron tour: Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British Admiral DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union In Partnership with Sea Cloud Cruises Presents2025 National Patron Tour Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British AdmiralWith Author and Lecturer Flora FraserJuly 6-14\, 2025Naples to MaltaSet sail on an extraordinary journey through history aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud Spirit\, retracing the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest naval heroes\, Admiral Horatio Nelson. This exclusive voyage\, co-hosted by the English-Speaking Union and Sea Cloud Cruises\, offers a unique blend of luxury\, adventure\, and intellectual stimulation.By day\, explore picturesque ports and historic sites central to Nelson’s career and private life. By night\, dine under the stars and engage in stimulating conversation with fellow history and adventure enthusiasts.Tour Highlights•Sail from Naples to Malta on board Sea Cloud Spirit\, ranked among the best luxury passenger ships in the world.•This three-mast windjammer’s 28 sails are hoisted by hand for authentic sailing experience.• Enjoy lectures by renowned biographer Flora Fraser• Visit key locations in Nelson’s Mediterranean campaigns• Visit the ports of Naples\, Capri\, Trapani\, Palermo\, Naxos\, Syracuse\, and Valletta\, Malta• Experience the thrill of sailing on a tall ship in Nelson’s wake• Indulge in luxurious accommodations and gourmet cuisineAbout ESU Patron ToursThe ESU National Patron Tours enhance our Patrons’ engagement with the ESU community through bespoke experiences of cultural enrichment\, educational exploration\, and unforgettable adventures. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about the tour and how to sign up please contact Rossana Ivanova at rivanova@esuus.org\, (862) 224-4244. \n\n\n\nView Tour Brochure \n\n\n\nDocuments and Forms \n\n\n\nParticipant Agreement \n\n\n\nRegistration Form URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/1179/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2024/12/Sea-cloud.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20250716T174659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T200002Z UID:1252-1758454200-1758463200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Atlanta Kick-Off Event DESCRIPTION:The Officers and Directors of The English-Speaking Union\, Atlanta Branch Cordially invite you to its September General Membership Meeting.Patrick Allitt\, Ph.D.\, Speaker Emory University Cahoon Family Professor of American History “The British View of the American Revolution” Ansley Golf Club Sunday\, September 21\, 2025\, 11:30 AM 196 Montgomery Ferry Drive\, NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30309Please RSVP NLT 9/17 by check to ESU Atlanta for $55/member and $60/guest to Adam Ogburn at  2229 Adler Drive\, NE\, Brookhaven\, GA 30319. Send questions to jszarzeka@gmail.com.Dr. Patrick Allitt is Cahoon Family Professor of American History. He was an undergraduate at Oxford in England (1974-1977)\, a graduate student at the University of California Berkeley (Ph.D.\, 1986)\, and held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard Divinity School and Princeton University. At Emory since 1988\, he teaches courses on American intellectual\, environmental\, and religious history\, on Victorian Britain\, and on the Great Books. Please RSVP NLT 9/17 by check to ESU for $55/member and $60/guest to Adam Ogburn at 2229 Adler Drive\, NE\, Brookhaven\, GA 30319. Send questions to jszarzeka@gmail.com URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/esu-atlanta-kick-off-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/07/Ansley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T114500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20250716T180546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T202807Z UID:1255-1760183100-1760189400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Visit John and Sue Wieland Museum DESCRIPTION:Join us as we tour John and Sue Wieland’s art collection at The Warehouse. Over 400 artworks explore the rich and multiple themes of house and home and features work from nearly 300 national and international artists. The Warehouse is at 1643 Chattahoochee Avenue NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30318\, 678) 528-1870. The museum is across the street from Crest Lawn Cemetery and easily accessible from Buckhead or inside I-285 at Atlanta Road. Please arrive by 11:45 AM for our noon tour. jszarzeka@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\nJoin us for lunch at a local restaurant after the tour. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/visit-wieland-museum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/07/wieland-museum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20251027T180419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T183627Z UID:1302-1762700400-1762707600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Remembrance Day Tea DESCRIPTION:His Majesty’s Consul General Rachel Galloway Cordially Invites ESU Atlanta Members To a Remembrance Day Tea To Honor Fallen Soldiers At the Residence of His Majesty’s Consul General Rachel Galloway \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 9th from 3PM to 5PM \n\n\n\nAddress shared on confirmation of RSVP URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/remembrance-day-tea/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/10/poppy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251111T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20250909T204202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T165901Z UID:1277-1762876800-1762884000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Spalding Nix: Art Historian and Gallerist DESCRIPTION:Gould Room\, St. Philip Cathedral2744 Atlanta Road NWAtlanta\, GA 30305Reception to Follow \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Spalding NixTopic: Women In Art History: Overcoming Conditions & Customs \n\n\n\nThat centuries of women artists have created professional\, provocative\, and appealing work is no longer a well-kept secret. Nonetheless\, there are still many discoveries to be made\, as Spalding Nix chronicles nearly ten centuries of women artists\, from the embroiderers of the Bayeaux Tapestry to the Guerrilla Girls. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/spalding-nix-art-historian-and-gallerist/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/09/spalding-nix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20250321T122016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T122335Z UID:1216-1763658000-1763658000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English Speaking Union to a Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall DESCRIPTION:The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union toA Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley HallPrescot\, Merseyside L34 4AG EnglandNovember 20–23\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom $2\,500 pp double / $3\,400 pp single in an Executive SuiteUpgrades to Deluxe and Royal Suite/Lord Derby’s Suite available  \n\n\n\nStep into the enchantment of the holiday season with an exclusive invitation from the Earl and Countess of Derby to spend a luxurious weekend at historic Knowsley Hall\, a magnificent estate nestled in the English countryside. \n\n\n\nKnowsley Hall has been in the ownership of the Stanley family for over 600 years. Set within 2\,500 acres of a private walled estate\, located near Liverpool\, the hall has been welcoming royalty and distinguished guests since 1495. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to secure your reservation contact Rossana Ivanova\, rivanova@esuus.org\, (862) 224-4244. \n\n\n\nView ItineraryRegistration FormParticipant Agreement URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/the-earl-and-countess-of-derby-invite-the-english-speaking-union-to-a-magical-holiday-weekend-at-knowsley-hall/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/03/Knowsley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20251027T181823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T195033Z UID:1304-1764673200-1764680400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Spelman College: A Taste of Christmas DESCRIPTION:A Taste of Christmas is a one-hour sampling of Spelman favorites from the annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert presented by the Spelman College Glee Club.  This is a great opportunity for those who are unable to attend our evening performances or those who just want a sneak peek!  \n\n\n\nCarpool\, details forthcoming. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/spelman-college-a-taste-of-christmas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/10/Spelman-Christmas-Concert.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20251110T201046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T204951Z UID:1308-1765296000-1765303200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Annual Branch Holiday Program DESCRIPTION:Gould RoomCathedral of St. Philip2744 Peachtree Road NWAtlanta\, GA 30305 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate our 2025 Tlab Scholars and the Christmas season. Holiday reception to follow. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/annual-branch-holiday-program/ LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Philip\, 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30305\, 2744 Peachtree Rd.\, NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30305 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/11/christmas-esu-atlanta.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20251110T202156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T172646Z UID:1310-1768647600-1768651200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:SCADFASH Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a docent led tour of the fascinating Andre Leon Talley exhibit at SCAD Fashion Museum. Meet at SCAD Fashion Museum at 10:45 AM for the 11 AM tour. We’ll lunch together afterwards for those interested. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/scadfash-tour/ LOCATION:SCADFASH Museum\, 1600 Peachtree Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/11/FORTY-Exterior-Fall-2019-Atlanta-JC_03_SN_v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20241110T203512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T182203Z UID:1084-1771675200-1771686000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Atlanta Shakespeare Competition DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 Atlanta ESU Shakespeare Competition. High school students in the greater Atlanta metro are invited to compete in local school and district competitions with the winners advancing to our state competition. The state competition will take place at the Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern at 499 Peachtree St.\, NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30308. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All lovers of the Bard are invited to attend. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/esu-atlanta-shakespeare-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2024/11/shakespeare.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20260127T190038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202422Z UID:1326-1773158400-1773165600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Reluctant Rebels: Georgia in the Revolution DESCRIPTION:Cathedral of St. Philip2744 Peachtree Road\, NWAtlanta\, GA 30305Gould Room \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCarter J. Wood\, a member of the Lyman Hall Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution\, joins us to discuss the Georgia colony and the beginnings of the American Revolution. Reception to Follow URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/reluctant-rebels-georgia-in-the-revolution/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2026/01/Reluctant-rebels-ga.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T225034 CREATED:20260311T185951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T185102Z UID:1366-1776528000-1776535200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Annual Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Residence of His Majesty’s Consul General Rachel Galloway. Invitations mailed. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing all of you. URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/annual-garden-party-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR