Happy Hour: Vampire Literature: An Anthology (National Event)

Co-Authors Dr. Robin Werner and her colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Lewis, will discuss their book titled Vampire Literature: An Anthology. Specifically, they will talk about the anthology’s inspiration and the challenges of the creation process. Vampire Literature: An Anthology is the first anthology designed specifically to introduce students and general readers to the history, theory, and […]

Branch Kick-Off Gala

Farmington Country Club 1625 Country Club Circle, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Phil Williams, president of the ESU Charlottesville Branch, will speak on the topic of, “Why Turkey Fascinates and Challenges All Comers.” Having more than a half of a century engagement with the Mediterranean, living a total of ten years in Greece, Italy and Turkey (7 + years), he will address the membership and friends in […]

$120

Happy Hour: The Lost Heirs: The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty (National Event)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • 4:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania Branch The name D’Oyly Carte is recognized throughout the world because of Richard D’Oyly Carte’s partnership with Gilbert and Sullivan, which produced fourteen famous comic operas during the last quarter of the 19th Century such as H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, […]

Branch Sunday Talk and Recital by World-Class Violist, Rachel Yonan, Titled “Music and Human Flourishing”

Greencroft Club 575 Rodes Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

ESU Charlottesville members and Friends of ESU are cordially invited to an extraordinary afternoon of “Music and Human Flourishing” featuring world-class violist Rachel Yonan. The Bach G Major Suite, a collection of six dances, will be integrated into the talk. Recognized for her expressive playing and elegant style, violist RACHEL YONAN enjoys a rich and varied […]

$75

Exploring Shakespeare’s Women: A Professional Development Workshop (National Event)

Join the ESU for an exclusive online professional development workshop live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Explore four of Shakespeare’s most fascinating women—Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, and Hero—through an interactive session connecting critical writing with rehearsal-room practice. Gain fresh strategies for engaging students with themes of gender, relationships, and power in Shakespeare’s works. […]

The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union to A Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall

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 From $2,500 pp double / $3,400 pp single in an Executive SuiteUpgrades to Deluxe and Royal Suite/Lord Derby’s Suite available  Step into the enchantment of the holiday season with an exclusive invitation […]

Happy Hour: A Brief History of Toys for Tots

From its humble beginnings in 1947, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted todonate dolls to a charity that would distribute the toys to children in need. Sheconvinced her husband to create one. He looked to fellow Marine reservists to get thejob done. The project was a huge success and was officially adopted by the […]