BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Charlottesville - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Charlottesville X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Charlottesville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20260205T231954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T184106Z UID:1952-1772593200-1772640000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour ESU Mongolia: How English Was Introduced in an East Asian Country (National Event) DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches. \n\n\n\nThe English-Speaking Union is a worldwide nonprofit education-based organization spanning the globe with international branches in 66 countries from Albania to Yemen. All ESUs worldwide are connected through the ESU International Council. The President of the ESU International Council is Professor Bolormaa also known as Bella from Mongolia. This ESU Happy Hour is honored to welcome Bella to present the history of how the English language was first introduced into the East Asian country of Mongolia and its impact on the country. While the official language is Mongolian\, English is taught as a second language in schools and is spoken by a growing percentage of the population. Bella will also tell us the fascinating story of when and how the ESU Mongolia Branch was launched.We invite you to be a part of this special ESU Happy Hour to learn about ESU’s connections and influence worldwide with a focus on the ESU Mongolia Branch. ESU members and Friends of ESU from international branches around the globe will be joining this Happy Hour.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free to attend\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. About Prof. Bolormaa “Bella”Bella was the first ESU National winner of the 1st Public Speaking Competition in Mongolia and four-time National & International Debate Champion. She is an acclaimed coach\, mentor\, professor of economics\, and founder of Dayan Academy\, and Nest Center for Journalism Innovation & Development in Mongolia. Bella has a broad range of expertise across finance\, banking\, aviation\, and telecommunications industries. She is the President of the ESU International Council\, and the Chairperson of the ESU Mongolia Branch. She has a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Minnesota and an MBA and BBA in finance from the National University of Mongolia.Happy Hour Cocktail:The most popular and iconic alcoholic beverage in Mongolia is not a Western-style cocktail\, but Airag (or Kumis)\, a lightly alcoholic\, tangy\, fermented mare’s milk drink\, symbolizing hospitality and deeply embedded in nomadic culture\, especially during summer festivals like Naadam. While other drinks like vodka and milk tea (Suutei Tsai) are common\, Airag is the quintessential national drink.Ingredients: Mare’s milk\, fermented with natural yeasts and bacteria\, sometimes mixed with previous year’s ferment.Flavor: Sour\, tangy\, with a yogurt-like taste.Alcohol Content: Low\, typically 2-3%.Cultural Significance: A symbol of hospitality\, unity\, and refreshment\, consumed in large quantities during summer. How it’s Made (Traditional Method):Fresh mare’s milk is collected and poured into a leather sack (khökhüür) or wooden barrel.The mixture ferments over time\, often stirred with a wooden paddle (buluur).It’s ready for consumption during the summer months (mid-June to mid-September).  \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/happy-hour-esu-mongolia-how-english-was-introduced-in-an-east-asian-country/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-05-at-1.16.54-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20250817T010427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T052611Z UID:1420-1772884800-1772893800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Branch Mystery Movie DESCRIPTION:Mystery Movie – Not a mystery this coming year. It will be the family-friendly Pirates of Penzance. Venue: The Alamo Theater. Time: 12:00 Noon. Children’s best Pirate Hat contest. Winner – free Jumbo Popcorn. Don’t miss this opportunity for the families of our younger members\, or the grandchildren of more seasoned members\, having a great time together watching a true classic on the Big Screen. URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/mystery-movie/ LOCATION:Alamo Theatre\, 375 Merchant Walk Square\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, 22902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-7.58.49-PM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20250817T224226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T052454Z UID:1422-1774105200-1774112400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Branch Informal TLAB Presentation DESCRIPTION:Informal TLAB presentation by our TLAB winners of their experiences\, and take-aways\, of studying in the UK. 3:00-5:00. Invariably a fascinating\, and animated\, report.  Hospitality Committee event. Free. Venue to be determined. Members seriously encouraged to attend. Support our teachers and their schools.  Free. URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/informal-tlab-presentation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/08/attachment_7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20260224T183325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183647Z UID:2072-1774454400-1774458000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day DESCRIPTION:Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II\, launched on June 6\, 1944 (D-Day). It was the largest amphibious invasion in history\, involving 160\,000 troops landing across five Normandy beaches. Winston Churchill\, while cautiously supportive\, initially held reservations about potential heavy losses but ultimately ensured its success as a key strategic architect.Allen Packwood\, Director of the Churchill Archives Centre\, will explore Churchill’s often neglected role in the planning and execution of Operation Overlord. He will use key documents from Churchill’s papers to tell the inside story.ESU members and guests are invited to this Happy Hour which gives an in-depth look at this pivotal moment in history as allied forces opened a “Second Front” in Europe\, ultimately liberating France.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free to attend\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.Register HereAbout Allen Packwood OBEAs Director of the Churchill Archives Centre at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge since 2002\, Allen has dedicated his career to preserving and illuminating history. A qualified archivist and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society\, he oversees one of the world’s most significant collections of modern political\, diplomatic\, and scientific papers\, including those of Sir Winston Churchill and Baroness Thatcher. His expertise has taken him from curating exhibitions at the Library of Congress to organizing international conferences on the Cold War\, and from Bermuda to Hong Kong\, sharing Churchill’s life story and legacy. Packwood has a BA\, and MPhil (Cantab) and is a Fellow of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. He was awarded an OBE for services to archives and scholarship in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours. His latest book\, Churchill’s D-Day\, The Inside Story co-authored with General Lord Dannatt\, was published for the eightieth anniversary of Operation Overlord in June 2024.As Director of the Churchill Archives Centre at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge since 2002\, Allen has dedicated his career to preserving and illuminating history. A qualified archivist and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society\, he oversees one of the world’s most significant collections of modern political\, diplomatic\, and scientific papers\, including those of Sir Winston Churchill and Baroness Thatcher. His expertise has taken him from curating exhibitions at the Library of Congress to organizing international conferences on the Cold War\, and from Bermuda to Hong Kong\, sharing Churchill’s life story and legacy. Packwood has a BA\, and MPhil (Cantab) and is a Fellow of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. He was awarded an OBE for services to archives and scholarship in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours. His latest book\, Churchill’s D-Day\, The Inside Story co-authored with General Lord Dannatt\, was published for the eightieth anniversary of Operation Overlord in June 2024.Cocktail:ManhattanIngredients Whiskey: 2 oz Rye or BourbonSweet Vermouth: 1 ozAngostura Bitters: 2 dashesGarnish: Maraschino cherry or lemon twist Instructions:Combine the whiskey\, sweet vermouth\, and bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.Stir until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.Garnish with a brandied cherry or a lemon twist.Like so many cocktails\, their origins and history are lost to the vagaries of time\, leading to intriguing theories\, one including the mother of Prime Minister Winston Churchill as its possible inventor.A widely shared story suggests that the cocktail dates to the 1870s\, and despite being named after the New York City borough\, there’s a connection to the United Kingdom. This story has it that one Dr. Iain Marshall came up with the classic Manhattan recipe while attending a party that was held at the Manhattan Club for Lady Randolph Churchill\, the mother-to-be of the not-yet-born Winston Churchill.Of course\, as most legends do\, this story has been called into question because there are indications that Churchill’s mother was in either France or England at this time. Some dispute this and believe that a bartender going by the name of ‘Black’ invented the cocktail at the famed Hoffman House in New York City URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/happy-hour-churchills-d-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-24-at-1.23.14-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20260328T203236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T203551Z UID:2135-1776276000-1776279600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Adelaide Robineau: Breaking the Porcelain Ceiling (National Event) DESCRIPTION:Adelaide Alsop Robineau\, (1865-1929) is considered one of America’s preeminent studio potters. She began her ceramics career as a china painter\, painting designs on porcelain blanks produced by other craftsmen. After moving to Syracuse with her husband in 1901\, Robineau started experimenting with making her own porcelain forms. She quickly became a master of the medium\, known for decorative techniques that included intricate excising and carving away of clay. Robineau developed an innovative approach to glazing her ceramics\, experimenting with\, and perfecting complex crystalline glazes in greens\, blues\, ivory\, and gold.In 1910\, Adelaide Robineau created The Scarab Vase\, a porcelain masterpiece that famously took 1\,000 hours of laborious hand-carving to complete. Garth Johnson\, the Everson Museum of Art’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics will explain how Robineau sparked a revolution in ceramics\, and why she deserves to be seen as a feminist icon. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the Syracuse Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free to attend\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.About Garth JohnsonWriter\, curator\, and educator\, Garth Johnson is the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse\, New York. Before arriving at the Everson\, Johnson served as the Curator of Ceramics at the Arizona State University Ceramics Research Center. Johnson has also exhibited his work and published his writing nationally and internationally\, including contributions to the recent books Funk published by Natsoulas Press and Funk You Too: Humor and Irreverence in Ceramic Sculpture published by the Museum of Arts and Design. Johnson is a self-described craft activist who explores the craft’s influence and relevance in the 21st century. His research interests range from 1960s and 70s artist-led movements in the field of ceramics to the intersection of clay\, video\, and performance.Cocktail Old PalThe Old Pal is a Prohibition-era cocktail\, a variation of the Negroni\, made with equal parts rye whiskey\, Campari\, and dry vermouth\, typically stirred and garnished with a lemon twist. It is known for being drier and spicier than its cousin\, the Boulevardier (which uses sweet vermouth)\, with the rye providing a peppery kick. Ingredients1 oz Rye Whiskey\, 1 oz Campari\, 1 oz Dry Vermouth\, and Lemon peel for garnish.Use French vermouth to celebrate Robineau’s French husband\, Samuel\, plus Campari to celebrate Robineau’s triumph at the 1911 World’s Fair in Turin\, Italy.Combine all three liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (with a large ice cube). Garnish with a lemon twist\, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.  URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/happy-hour-adelaide-robineau-breaking-the-porcelain-ceiling-national-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-28-at-4.28.33-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20250817T224721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T052203Z UID:1423-1776614400-1776614400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Branch Waterperry Farm Tour (Free Union) DESCRIPTION:(Rain Date is Sunday April 26th) – Waterperry Farm (Free Union) – Private Guided Tour by Owner-Designer\, Katherine Kane at 4:00. Prosecco and Hors D’oeuvres at the Pool House at the end of the tour (rest rooms available). One need not be a garden-lover to find these elegant gardens\, their inspiration\, glass in hand\, to find this fragrant and colorful experience\, most rewarding. URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/waterperry-farm-tour-free-union/ LOCATION:Waterperry Farm\, 4284 Ballards Mill Road\, Free Union\, Virginia\, 22940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-8.17.00-PM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20251202T232759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T204859Z UID:1806-1776931200-1777136400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual General Meeting (National Event) DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference on April 24th-25th\,2026. The conference\, under the theme “United by Language\, Inspired by Liberty.” The conference program will include the ESU 2026 Annual General Meeting\, social events such as receptions and meals\, breakout sessions\, panel discussions\, and local tours. We invite you to participate in the camaraderie and help us advance our programs that support teachers\, students\, and recent immigrants.  \nHIGHLIGHTS \nRevolution in Old New York: Soldiers\, Spies & Statesmen of the American Revolution Walking Tour: Trace the footsteps of revolution through Manhattan’s past and present.\nLunch on historic Stone Street or Fraunces Tavern\nOne of New York City’s oldest surviving streets\, originally paved in 1658.\nand\nArt of the Gilded Age at The Met Museum Guided Tour\nUncover the brilliance and forgotten voices of the Gilded Age at The Met. \nWe will thank our National Patrons for their generous support at a special reception and lecture on Saturday\, April 25\, from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Conversation with Author Flora Fraser\, English writer of historical biographies & Doug Bradburn\, President & CEO of Mount Vernon. The Loyalist & The Patriot: A fight for freedom and our first civil war.\nThe event will take place at The Players\, located at 16 Gramercy Park South\, New York \nOur Conference venue will be held at the ESU House\, 144 East 39th Street\, and the Shelbourne-Sonesta Hotel\, 303 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY 10016.. We have a special hotel room which will be available Thursday night through Saturday night. Hotel prices do not include taxes or additional fees\, and prices are valid through March 23\, 2026. We will have a special opportunity to see the USA finals for the International Public Speaking Competition. Space is limited\, first-come-first-served. \nTickets: $650 \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/2026-annual-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-1.23.18-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20260224T182700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205257Z UID:2069-1777104000-1777309200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend DESCRIPTION:The ESU National Shakespeare Competition returns to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of fun\, education\, and performance. From Saturday\, April 25 to Monday\, April 27\, students\, parents\, teachers\, and ESU members will gather for three exciting days in the Big Apple. \n\n\n\nCompetition Weekend features a full lineup of activities\, including a New York City double-decker bus tour\, acting masterclasses led by theater professionals\, teacher professional development workshops\, and a Broadway performance. The weekend culminates on Monday\, April 27\, with the National Finals of the ESU National Shakespeare Competition at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi Newhouse Theater\, where the nation’s top student performers take the stage. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a weekend that brings Shakespeare to life! \n\n\n\nWeekend package tickets go on sale soon! URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/2026-esu-national-shakespeare-competition-weekend/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-24-at-1.23.42-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20250817T225815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T052002Z UID:1427-1777219200-1777219200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Branch Waterperry Farm Rain Date DESCRIPTION:(This will be the date for the tour if 19 April is rained out) URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/waterperry-farm-rain-date/ LOCATION:Waterperry Farm\, 4284 Ballards Mill Road\, Free Union\, Virginia\, 22940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-09-16-at-8.18.39-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20260413T030107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T030108Z UID:2182-1778659200-1778691600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Elizabeth I: in Her Own Words (National Event) DESCRIPTION:The New York City Branch of the English Speaking Union invites you to join us on  \n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2026 at 5PM EDT \n\n\n\nESU National Board Member Mary Coleman Way in Conversation with Tamara Meneghini on \n\n\n\nElizabeth I: in Her Own Words \n\n\n\nA critically acclaimed one-woman play\, by Carole Levin\, in collaboration with Tamara Meneghini and Sabin Epstein\, that combines Elizabeth I’s own letters and speeches\, the poetry of Shakespeare\, and music of the period to reveal a complex woman and ruler reflecting on her life and reign.  The play\, which has performed to sold out audiences at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and elsewhere\, explores her inner thoughts\, fears\, loves\, and triumphs\, from the Spanish Armada to her relationships with her cousin\,Mary\, Queen of Scots\, her mother\, Ann Boleyn\, her sister\, Mary Tudor\, and both Robert Dudley and the Earl of Essex\, challenging perceptions of the “Virgin Queen.” The program will include excerpts from the performance. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Tammy Meneghini \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Meneghini is the co-creator\, collaborating writer\, producer\, and plays the role of Elizabeth I inElizabeth I: In Her Own Words\, a full-length solo play.  She has toured the play to various theatres and venues in the United States\, as well as being featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024\, receiving 4 and 5-star reviews to sold out audiences.  She is an accomplished actor and director\, based in Colorado\, where she works frequently onstage and off.  Currently\, she is in the BETC (Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company) production of Mary Jane\, by Amy Herzog.  She is one of the founders of the Rocky Mountain Artists Safety Alliance and collaborated with regional theatre companies to create the Community Standards for Theatre for the Colorado Theatre Community. She is on the faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder\, where she teaches courses in acting\, movement\, voice\, musical theatre\, and the annual senior showcase of work in NYC.  Her work on the Elizabeth Project continues to grow and play to receptive audiences far and wide.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit: \n\n\n\nwww.tamarameneghini.com \n\n\n\nAbout Mary Coleman Way \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Coleman Way has made a lasting impact on the theater community by dedicating more than a decade to leading Southwest Shakespeare Company\, where she is now Vice President of the Board of Directors. A multifaceted artist\, she is a member of the League of Professional Theater Women\, an NEA adjudicator\, and a frequent participant in classical theater auditions and ESU\, Kennedy Center\, and HSMT competitions. She is also a writer for film\, stage\, and television\, a director\, composer\, and administrator.  Mary’s commitment to the arts is furthered through her active involvement on the Boards of Arizona Citizens for the Arts\, Southwest Shakespeare Company\, and the National Board of the English Speaking Union. Beyond Shakespeare\, Mary\, alongside her husband\, founded Fit Via Vi\, a film production company that has expanded to include Broadway and TV\, earning several Tony and Oscar nominations. Most recently\, the company produced Redwood\, the highly acclaimed Broadway musical starring Idina Menzel\, Sugarcane\, a 2025 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary\, and ARCO\, a 2026 Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature Film. \n\n\n\nHappy Hour Cocktail \n\n\n\nQueen Elizabeth loved a good beer. So take out a Blue Moon with a refreshing slice of lemon or lime\, and enjoy! Cheers! URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/happy-hour-elizabeth-i-in-her-own-words-national-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-at-10.46.55-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20260413T025452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T025651Z UID:2179-1780462800-1780509600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The History of Shakespearean Theatre in Hawaii (National Event) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026 • 5:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches Did you know that Edwin Booth\, brother of John Wilkes Booth (President Lincoln’s assassin)\, performed Shakespeare plays in the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 1850s? And he wasn’t alone. The Hawaiian Kingdom hosted many actors who came to the fabled islands to perform Shakespeare. Our guest speaker\, Professor Mark Lawhorn\, will speak on the history of Shakespearean theatre in Hawaii. He put together a detailed display on this topic for the exhibit of Shakespeare’s First Folio at Kapi’olani Community College in 2016. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION LINK TO BE PROVIDED (also check National Site) \n\n\n\nAbout Mark Lawhorn\, PhDMark Lawhorn is Professor of English at Kapi’olani Community College\, Honolulu\, Hawaii. In 2016\, he spearheaded the acquisition of a copy of the First Folio as part of the national tour of First Folios in all 50 States to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Kapi’olani Community College was the only community college selected to host a copy of the treasured collection during its tour. Lawhorn is the President of the ESU Hawaii Branch and is a member of ESU’s National Board of Directors. URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/happy-hour-the-history-of-shakespearean-theatre-in-hawaii-national-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-12-at-10.47.26-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T072611 CREATED:20250817T225637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T052100Z UID:1426-1780848000-1780858800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Branch Annual Garden Party DESCRIPTION:June 7 – The Annual Garden Party\, from 4:00 to 7:00. Venue TBD. More information to be communicated. Come toast the King with President Phil’s Pimm’s No. 1 cup. Secret judges (two men\, two women) will determine\, respectively\, the best chapeau/hat of the day. The winners will receive a bottle of Champagne. URL:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/event/annual-garden-party-alt-date/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/charlottesville/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/08/20250601_160156.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR