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SUMMARY:Kansas City: Home of Disney's Original Animation Studio
DESCRIPTION:Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966) was born in Chicago\, IL. The Disney family moved to Kansas City in 1911 where nine-year old Walt delivered newspapers with his brother\, Roy. Six years later\, Walt attended classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. Founded in 1885\, the Kansas City Art Institute is one of the oldest and most respected art and design colleges in the U.S. In 1918\, during World War I\, Walt served in France with the Red Cross.In May\, 1922\, Disney founded his first professional film studio in Kansas City\, Missouri. He named it Laugh-O-gram Films. He rented an office suite on the second floor of the then-new building on 1127 E. 31st Street in Kansas City\, a building designed by noted Kansas City architect Nelle Peters. Walt and his young crew made inventive cartoons\, including several loosely based on classic fairy tales such as Cinderella and his first Alice comedy\, Alice’s Wonderland.Despite the short life of Laugh-O-gram Films\, it was the foundation of Walt Disney’s remarkable career and of The Walt Disney Company of today. Laugh-O-Gram was “the cradle of Hollywood animation.” Although animation has been produced for nearly 20 years on the east coast\, Walt Disney and the Kansas City animators who followed him to Hollywood were the first to produce animation there.The Laugh-O-gram Films office is where Disney first met and befriended a real-life mouse scampering on the office floor. Before Walt moved to Los Angeles\, he made a point of taking his mouse companion into the countryside so he would not fall victim to the cats which lived in the restaurant on the first floor of the Laugh-O-gram building. It is said by some that this provided Disney with the inspiration for his most well-known creation: Mickey Mouse.Decades have passed since Disney moved to Los Angeles in 1923. The old building on 31st Street in Kansas City fell into decay. Then\, when the building was facing demolition\, local real estate developer\, Butch Rigby\, joined with Columbia\, Missouri\, attorney Dan Viets and others to form a non-profit corporation\, Thank You Walt Disney\, Inc. Through years of perseverance and fundraising efforts\, the old “Laugh-O-gram” building on 31st Street is now undergoing a massive\, multi-million-dollar renovation dedicated to the legacy of Walt Disney.Our guest speaker for this ESU Happy Hour is Dan Viets\, President of Thank You Walt Disney\, Inc. With photos and other images\, Dan will share his vast knowledge of Walt Disney\, the history of the Laugh-O-gram building and describe the services and activities planned for the building. The ESU Kansas City Branch sponsors this ESU Happy Hour. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required.Register HereAbout Dan VietsDan Viets is President of Thank You Walt Disney\, Inc. He joined Thank You Walt Disney shortly after it was formed in the mid-1990s. He has served on the TYWD Board for more than 25 years.Dan is co-author of the book\, Walt Disney’s Missouri: The Roots of a Creative Genius\, published by The Kansas City Star. He has also authored articles about Walt Disney’s Missouri history published by the University of Missouri School of Journalism\, Truman State University\, the Missouri Historical Society\, the Jackson County Historical Society\, and others.Dan has lectured for many years about Walt Disney’s Missouri history on behalf of the Missouri Humanities Council/State Historical Society of Missouri. He has made presentations at the Walt Disney Boyhood Hometown Museum in Marceline\, Missouri\, the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco\, as well as to Disney employees at Disneyland in California\, Walt Disney World in Florida\, Walt Disney/Pixar Animators\, and at the national convention of Disneyana Fan Club in Anaheim\, California. Dan has a degree in Philosophy and Psychology and a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Missouri at Columbia.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/kansas-city-home-of-disneys-original-animation-studio/
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SUMMARY:New York City Week
DESCRIPTION:New York City Week \n\n\n\nJoin us for New York City Week\, a dynamic celebration of culture\, history\, and community in partnership with the ESU’s Andrew Romay Center for New Immigrants (ARNIC).
URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/new-york-city-week/
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be electing our 2024-2025 Officers and Directors and will have a short program and reception to follow.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/event/1206/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Philips Gould Room\, 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30305
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T120000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T160000
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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/
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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/
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