Fall may not always bring the turning of the leaves for our ESU members, but we can certainly count on the fall dinner to entertain us and add a little pep in our step. This year all members and their guests will enjoy dinner entertainment from The Buzzcatz's Ricky Sylvia and a five-piece band. Attire: […]
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we gather in the vibrant city of Cleveland. We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all ESU and International Council members to join us for an unforgettable experience this October. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with our International community at large, […]
Zoom Workshop, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 am ET Are you an educator looking to bring the Bard to life in your classroom? The ESU is thrilled to announce this professional development workshop open to teachers participating in the National Shakespeare Competition, TLab, or any of the ESU’s education programs. Led by renowned Shakespeare scholar […]
Dr. Tyler Fisher spent 15 years studying and teaching at the University of Oxford and the University ofLondon before becoming Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at UCF. He also served as a Burnett Honors College Faculty Fellow for Global Scholarship Advising. Recently, he was appointed Dean of the Honors College at Florida Gulf […]
Our Central Florida ESU Branch dinners are reportedly a highlight of the year for our members and guests. Join us for a delicious formal three-course dinner and entertainment overlooking the lake.
Sponsored by the ESU Sandhills BranchJoin this fascinating Happy Hour with guest speaker Debra Rhodes Smith who has written a memoir of anecdotes during her 34-year career as a certified arts appraiser and Fine Art Advisor. Many experiences are shared while amassing the art collections for some of the largest corporations and luxury hotels worldwide. […]
Annually the Central Florida ESU sponsors a Shakespeare Competition for Orange, Seminole and Osceola county students in grades 9-12. Each student, who is a winner in his or her own school, memorizes and presents a Shakespearian sonnet and also a monologue from a collection of edited pieces provided by national ESU Shakespeare Competition. The event […]
Sponsored by the ESU Richmond Branch.British historian, Sir Spencer Walpole, described King George IV (1762-1830) as “a bad son, a bad husband, a bad father, a bad subject, a bad monarch, and a bad friend.” The Duke of Wellington was more charitable of the king, “ was indeed the most extraordinary compound of talent, wit, buffoonery, […]
Event Summary Special Guest Caroline Emma Stanley, Countess Derby of Knowsley Hall Read the press release About the ESU Founder’s Award About the 2025 Honoree Dr. E. Quinn Peeper About ESU Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall Hotel Information The following hotels are offering a special group rate: SpringHill Suites Winter Park 199.00 USD per night – Last Day […]
"Nation of ShopKeepers" The British design and decorative arts galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York highlight British entrepreneurism through furniture, silver, ceramics, tapestries, sculpture, and other artworks. In this talk, Wolf Burchard will provide a virtual tour, discuss the galleries' history, and share plans for future installations. Wolf Burchard, Curator of […]
Sponsored by the ESU Indianapolis Branch.Award-winning author, Dr. Andrew Levy, explores the historical and cultural context in which Mark Twain wrote “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Levy delves into the social issues of Twain’s time, such as race relations, childhood, and the American identity, to provide a deeper understanding of the novel’s themes and its enduring relevance. […]
Central Florida ESU Branch presents Professor Jeremy Dibble. “Florida Influences on British Composer Fredrick Delius” The ESU Central Florida Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars including ESU’s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British and American speakers present programs on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, […]