BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Denver - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Denver REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T155652Z CREATED:20260528T152801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T155652Z UID:2009-1783765800-1783765800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Denver Branch Annual Meeting and Brunch DESCRIPTION:Join us for the English-Speaking Union Denver Branch Annual Meeting and Brunch \n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026\, at 10:30am MDT \n\n\n\nDenver Country Club1700 E 1st Avenue(intersection of Gilpin and 1st Avenue) \n\n\n\n$30 per person brunch buffet \n\n\n\nWine\, Champagne and Bloody Mary cash bar (cash only\, no credit cards) \n\n\n\nThe meeting will review the 2025-2026 ESU Denver Branch program year with reports from Branch Officers and Committee Chairs\, and we will elect a slate of new and returning Board Members. \n\n\n\nReserve your spot by emailing denver@esuus.org. You may use the PayPal payment link with the Register Online button below\, or you may use the Reservation Form button below to print and complete the form and send it with a check to ESU Denver\, 5930 S Cimarron Way\, Littleton CO 80123. \n\n\n\nReservation deadline is July 6\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Reservation Form\n Register Online URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-branch-annual-meeting-and-brunch-2/ LOCATION:Denver Country Club\, 1700 East First Avenue\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80218\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/05/2026-Denver-AGM-Graphic-Small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T235959 DTSTAMP:20260601T161045Z CREATED:20260526T140704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T161045Z UID:2004-1783814400-1784246399@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU 2026 Founder’s Award Gala and National Patron Tour “Ovid and Shakespeare’s Metamorphoses” DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \n\n\n\nThank you again for being part of the truly special week in New York City this past April — a week that brought together the Annual General Conference\, the National Shakespeare Competition\, and\, as its highlight\, the Celebrate Legacy – Inspire the Future reception marking the 25th anniversary of the ESU House and honoring the leadership donors to the first-ever ESU Capacity Building Campaign. We appreciated the support\, enthusiasm and generosity you brought to the evening. Your presence made the event truly memorable\, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to the ESU. \n\n\n\nI am delighted to reiterate the wonderful news I announced that evening: in just one year\, the ESU Capacity Building Campaign has raised over $900\,000\, more than 90% of our $1 million goal\, thanks to you\, our most generous leadership donors. With one year remaining in the Campaign\, we will soon open this effort to the broader ESU community. I have every confidence that they will follow your example and help us exceed our goal. \n\n\n\nWe are profoundly grateful for the generous contributions of so many of you in attendance. Among our leadership supporters is Mr. Donald Best\, who will be the honoree of the 2026 Founder’s Award Gala in London on July 14 at the Oxford–Cambridge Club. \n\n\n\nMr. Donald Best is a distinguished Board member\, devoted steward of our mission\, passionate internationalist and one of the ESU’s most generous donors. His commitment to the ESU of the United States has extended far beyond our national borders: for many years he has championed ESUs around the world and enthusiastically promoted the global fellowship at the heart of our mission. \n\n\n\nHis recognition will be a highlight of an extraordinary week of activities surrounding the Gala. \n\n\n\nUnder the theme of Metamorphoses and guided by Dr. Catherine Loomis\, our program in and around London will feature a series of specially arranged visits to palaces and cultural institutions\, offering behind-the-scenes access and opportunities to meet members of historic families\, distinguished scholars and individuals whose work and insights illuminate the week’s theme. These exceptional experiences\, together with intimate receptions and shared moments with the international ESU community\, will culminate on Tuesday evening\, July 14\, with the Founder’s Award Gala at the Oxford and Cambridge Club honoring our dear friend Donald Best. \n\n\n\nIt promises to be a remarkable week of celebrations\, and I very much hope some of you will join us. Space is limited to 16 participants\, so I encourage you to reserve your place soon by following the link provided. \n\n\n\nThank you once again for your support\, your friendship\, and your belief in the ESU’s mission. I look forward to seeing you in London. \n\n\n\nWith warm regards\,Dr. Quinn PeeperChairman\, The English-Speaking Union \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Online Registration \n PDF Registration Form\n Itinerary \n Participant Agreement\n Hotel Information URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-2026-founders-award-gala-and-national-patron-tour-ovid-and-shakespeares-metamorphoses/ LOCATION:Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/05/quinn-letter-768x384-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T144048Z CREATED:20260601T144045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T144048Z UID:2016-1784127600-1784131200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Halifax Resolves DESCRIPTION:During the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation\, many focus on the colonial activities centering around New England. A little-known event occurred in North Carolina in the little village of Halifax that helped turn the tide and create our nation. The Halifax Resolves and the three North Carolina Delegates that attended the Second Congressional Congress were the catalysts that brought us to the founding of the United States of America. \n\n\n\nWe invite all ESU members and guests to be part of ESU’s continuing celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with this Happy Hour. Brian Burns will describe a historic event that was the first official action for independence from any of the thirteen British colonies in continental North America. \n\n\n\nThis ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Sandhills Pinehurst\, N.C. Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. \n\n\n\nAbout Brian Burns \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Burns is a retired Army Officer living in Pinehurst\, NC. He is thePresident of the Sandhills Pinehurst\, N.C. Branch of the ESU. He is also onthe ESU Happy Hour Committee\, and a member of the ESUUS NationalBoard of Directors. An avid military historian\, Brian earned his degrees inUS Military History from Purdue University and the University of Arkansas.With many of the battlefields of the American Revolution and the Civil War within \n\n\n\ndriving distance\, Brian has traveled and visited most up and down the Eastern Seaboard.Although not known for the most famous actions in the American Revolution\, as wecelebrate the 250 th Anniversary of the United States\, he will show how North Carolinaplayed a significant role in the formation of our nation. \n\n\n\nCocktail:Colonial Rum PunchMake ahead: Oleo Saccharum (the colonial secret weapon) Peel strips of lemon zest andtoss with ½ cup of sugar and let rest for 30 minutes. The oils from the peel dissolve intothe sugar\, creating a fragrant\, silky syrup.Prepare:Combine one shot of rum\, ½ cup of citrus juice and one tablespoon of oleo saccharum.Add cold water (or cooled black tea for extra depth – a popular colonial trick). Add alarge ice cube and enjoy. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-halifax-resolves/ LOCATION:Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/06/Halifax-Resolves.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T160000 DTSTAMP:20260703T211817Z CREATED:20260703T211816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T211817Z UID:2039-1785337200-1785340800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The Loyalist and the Patriot DESCRIPTION:Step into a gripping dialogue with acclaimed prize-winning historical biographer Flora Fraser and Doug Bradburn\, President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, as they reexamine the American Revolution through a provocative lens. This conversation challenges the familiar narrative of unity and independence. It reveals a nation divided—neighbors\, friends\, even families torn apart by opposing allegiances. Was this truly a revolution\, or America’s first civil war? Through vivid storytelling and historical insight\, Fraser and Bradburn explore the deeply personal conflicts between those who risked everything for independence and those who remained steadfastly loyal to the British Crown.ESU continues celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with this intriguing Happy Hour. Expect a thought-provoking journey into the complexities of loyalty\, identity\, and the true cost of freedom. \n\n\n\nThis Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU New York City Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. \n\n\n\nAbout Flora Fraser \n\n\n\nFlora Fraser is a historical biographer\, based in London\, specializing in archival research on women of the eighteenth century in Europe and in America. Her books include Beloved Emma: The Life of Emma\, Lady Hamilton\, The Unruly Queen: The Life of Queen Caroline\, Princesses: The Daughters of George III\, and Venus of Empire: The Life of Pauline Bonaparte. \n\n\n\nHer recent book\, The Washingtons: George and Martha\, won the 2016 George Washington Book Prize. Her new life of Scottish heroine\, Flora Macdonald is available in the UK as Flora Macdonald ‘Pretty Young Rebel’ (Bloomsbury) and in the US as Flora Macdonald: “Pretty Young Rebel”: Her Life and Story (Knopf).About Douglas Bradburn\, PhD \n\n\n\nDouglas Bradburn is the President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Bradburn joined Mount Vernon in 2013 and was the Founding Director of The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. He became the 11th Director of George Washington’s Mount Vernon in 2018. He is an award-winning author and well-known scholar of early American history. Bradburn is the author of The Citizenship Revolution: Politics and the Creation of the American Union\, 1774-1804\, and three anthologies\, including Early Modern Virginia: Reconsidering the Old Dominion. He is the co-founder and editor of the award-winning book series\, Early American Histories\, at the University of Virginia Press\, and the winner of numerous awards\, grants\, and fellowships\, including the yearlong Gilder Lehrman Research Fellowship at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello.Exclusive Patron Membership OfferFor a limited time\, we invite you to enjoy a special benefit available only through this ESU Happy Hour event. Members who upgrade to a National Patron Membership\, and new supporters who join at the National Patron level\, will receive an autographed copy of Flora Fraser’s acclaimed book\, Flora Macdonald: Pretty Young Rebel her life and story\,” a unique keepsake from this exceptional presentation featuring Flora Fraser and Doug Bradburn.Patron Members play a vital role in sustaining the English-Speaking Union’s mission to educate\, inspire\, and connect people through the power of the English language and its rich cultural heritage. Signed copies are limited and will be available while supplies last. We hope you will take this opportunity to become a National Patron Member and help ensure the continued strength and impact of the ESU for years to come.Colonial Rum Punch“One of sour\, two of sweet\, three of strong\, four of weak.”Ingredients:1 part fresh lime juice (the “sour”)2 parts sugar or simple syrup (the “sweet”)3 parts dark rum (the “strong”)4 parts water or weak tea (the “weak”)Optional: grated nutmeg on top (very traditional!)Instructions:Stir the lime juice and sugar together until the sugar dissolves.Add the rum and mix well.Pour in the water or tea and stir again.Taste and adjust—colonial recipes were flexible.Serve over ice (or without if you want to stay historically accurate). \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-the-loyalist-and-the-patriot/ LOCATION:Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/07/aug-2026-hh-768x432-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T193000 DTSTAMP:20260728T163243Z CREATED:20260703T213507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T163243Z UID:2043-1785612600-1785612600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Denver at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival - Shakespeare in Love DESCRIPTION:NEW DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICE IS $25 PER PERSON\, $20 FOR TEACHERS. \n\n\n\n“Love knows nothing of rank or riverbank. It will spark between a queenand the poor vagabond who plays the king…” \n\n\n\nPenniless and paralyzed by writer’s block\, young Will Shakespeare finds his muse in Viola de Lesseps\, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant and passionate lover of poetry and theater. Betrothed to the power- and money-hungry Lord Wessex\, Viola surrenders to passion with the playwright\, inspiring his famous tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. But this clever\, contemporary stage production of the Oscar-winning film is no tragedy. It’s loaded with laughs — and Easter eggs — for Shakespeare lovers of all ages. \n\n\n\nRegister using the PayPal link below\, or you can reserve a ticket by emailing denver@esuus.org and paying at the event with check or cash. Register by Thursday\, July 30\, if you want to join the picnic and let us know what you can bring at denver@esuus.org. Please register no later than Friday\, July 31\, so we know who is coming. \n\n\n\nMeet for a picnic on the lawn by Norlin Quadrangle at 6:00 pm. Curtain is at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be held at Will Call under ESU Denver. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-at-the-colorado-shakespeare-festival-shakespeare-in-love/ LOCATION:Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre\, University of Colorado\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/07/2026-CSF-Words-Only.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260806T005931Z CREATED:20260723T165813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T005931Z UID:2092-1787151600-1787155200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Connecticut: “The Provisions State” DESCRIPTION:As ESU Happy Hours continue to salute America’s 250th birthday\, we turn to the great state of Connecticut. By the mid-to-late 1700s\, western Connecticut had developed as a quiet\, agricultural “backwater\,” insulated from the politics and secessionist turmoil of the big colonial cities. Nevertheless\, during the Revolutionary War\, Connecticut earned the nickname “The Provisions State\,” by supplying vast amounts of meat\, grain\, clothing\, and weaponry to General George Washington’s Continental Army\, and was second only to Massachusetts in the number of men serving in the war. \n\n\n\nGovernor Jonathan Trumbull was the only colonial governor to openly and actively support the rebellion from the beginning. George Washington heavily relied on Trumbull’s logistical support\, famously referring to him as “Brother Jonathan.”  Many other soldiers\, spies and resistance activities came out of “the Nutmeg State.” Join us as our guest speaker\, Judge Edward Krumeich\, relates the many lesser-known military men\, skirmishes\, and resistance activities that came out of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nThis Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Greenwich\, CT Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. \n\n\n\nd roles in community theater and performances with “The Off Sounders\,” a local men’s a cappella group. His wife\, Elizabeth\, is also a lawyer and active community member. As a student\, Beth received the ESU Isabel Carden Griffin Memorial Scholarship to study in England during her gap year between high school and college. \n\n\n\nAbout Judge Edward Krumeich  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdward Krumeich serves as a judge of the Connecticut Superior Court in Stamford and is a former partner at the Greenwich law firm of Ivey\, Barnum & O’Mara. A lifelong Greenwich resident\, he developed an early appreciation for the town’s rich history and traditions through his mother\, Marie C. Krumeich\, a public-school teacher and respected historian who authored A Child’s History of Greenwich. Inspired by her passion for local history\, Judge Krumeich has written extensively about Greenwich’s past in a variety of publications. \n\n\n\nBefore taking the bench\, Ed built an impressive record of public service. A graduate of Hamilton College and the Case Western Reserve University School of Law\, he served for many years in a variety of leadership roles in local government. His service included serving as Chairman of the Greenwich Board of Social Services\, as a member of the Representative Town Meeting\, and on the Budget Committee of the Board of Estimate and Taxation\, the town’s finance board. \n\n\n\nEd is also an experienced performer\, with featured roles in community theater and performances with “The Off Sounders\,” a local men’s a cappella group. His wife\, Elizabeth\, is also a lawyer and active community member. As a student\, Beth received the ESU Isabel Carden Griffin Memorial Scholarship to study in England during her gap year between high school and college. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-connecticut-the-provisions-state/ LOCATION:Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/07/8-29-26-hh-768x402-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172222Z CREATED:20260817T172215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172222Z UID:2116-1790172000-1790175600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, PA.\, America’s first capital\, held a pivotal role as the cradle of American democracy. When George Washington took the oath of office in 1789\, Philadelphia had the largest free and literate community of Africans in the entire British Atlantic. This community raised families\, built institutions\, created opportunities for self-emancipated Africans to continue north\, fought for equal rights\, and they participated in public life. They exemplified the ideals of the new republic. Oliver St. Clair Franklin is the creator and co-executive producer of a feature length documentary of our Founding Era through the lens of the Black Philadelphia community of that time. Franklin’s documentary\, Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story\, explores how diverse groups that included European colonists\, Native Americans\, free Black communities\, and enslaved Africans lived and worked side-by-side to shape the new United States. Join this ESU Happy Hour as Oliver Franklin describes his film as a shared national and international historical record that explains how America came to be\, how it expanded\, and how its founding ideals continue to resonate today. This Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Philadelphia Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. \n\n\n\nAbout Oliver St. Clair Franklin\, CBE \n\n\n\nOliver St. Clair Franklin curated one of the first Black Film Festivals in the US (1972-78) and then produced documentary films. He became the first Deputy City Representative for Arts and Culture for the City of Philadelphia (1984-90). After his municipal role\, Oliver became an executive at several financial services firms specializing in institutional investments and was Co-Managing Partner of the first US mutual fund to invest in The Republic of South Africa. He has served on many civic and cultural institutions including the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Pennsylvania Humanities Council\, The Philadelphia Foundation\, and The Independence Historic Trust. He also served as the Honorary British Consul in Philadelphia and received the OBE and CBE honors from the late monarch. A Baltimore native\, Oliver is a graduate of Lincoln University (Pa) and Oxford University. He is also a Hon. Fellow of Balliol College\, Oxford.  Cocktail: The Founders’ Toast A simple bourbon-based cocktail tying to colonial/early American roots:-2 oz bourbon-3/4 oz fresh lemon juice-1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey + warm water\, stirred)-Top with a splash of ginger beer-Garnish: lemon twist or mint sprigShake bourbon\, lemon\, honey syrup with ice; strain into a glass with fresh ice; top with ginger beer. Non-alcoholic version: swap bourbon for apple cider\, same lemon/honey/ginger beer combo. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-becoming-american-philadelphias-story/ LOCATION:Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/08/9-16-26-hh-768x432-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172733Z CREATED:20260817T172732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172733Z UID:2121-1791381600-1791385200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Daniel Boone: The First Kentuckian DESCRIPTION:Daniel Boone (1734-1820) was an American pioneer\, trailblazer\, outdoorsman\, revolutionary\, and adventurer whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. The story of the early settlement of Kentucky is well documented\, and Daniel Boone is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now the U.S. state of Kentucky\, which was then beyond the western borders of the Thirteen Colonies. \n\n\n\nThere is a difference between the myth and the man who actually existed. Daniel Boone lived an extraordinary life—even if he didn’t wear a coonskin cap! Boone was celebrated in his own lifetime especially after stories of his adventures were published in 1784\, making him famous both in America and Europe. \n\n\n\nThis ESU Happy Hour welcomes acclaimed actor\, Kevin Hardesty\, who has created a one-man play “Daniel Boone: The First Kentuckian.” Hardesty brings the famous frontiersman to life as he portrays Boone as a man who established himself as an accomplished hunter and explorer in Kentucky. We will see Hardesty live\, in-person\, as well as watch some recorded segments from his one-man play. \n\n\n\nAs ESU continues to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary\, it is noteworthy that Daniel Boone moved to Kentucky and established a settlement just over 250 years ago in 1774. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this special ESU Happy Hour sponsored by the ESU Kentucky Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. \n\n\n\nAbout Kevin Hardesty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHardesty received a B.F.A in acting/theatre from the University of Kentucky in 1986\, and has since performed in theatre\, film\, and television\, including prominent roles in Biloxi Blues\, Hamlet\, Macbeth\, and Romeo and Juliet and leading roles in Of Mice and Men and A Streetcar Named Desire. Film and TV credits include co-starring roles in Not to Forget\, Heathers\, Happy Together\, 100 Proof\, The Cavanaughs\, TV 101\, and Family of Spies. Kevin also appeared with Ashley Judd in the Arthur Miller teleplay Interview with Ryan for PBS. He has been an actor\, writer\, and director for more than 20 years. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-daniel-boone-the-first-kentuckian/ LOCATION:Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/08/10-7-26-hh-768x432-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260831T171821Z CREATED:20260817T193132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T171821Z UID:2125-1791824400-1791831600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:A Lecture by Wrench Speaker Clive Aslet on King Charles III: 40 Years of Architecture DESCRIPTION:Clive Aslet is a writer\, publisher\, podcaster and visiting Professor of Architecture at the University of Cambridge. In 2025 he received the Board of Directors’ Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art at the Arthur Ross Awards in New York. \n\n\n\nClive is now publisher of Triglyph Books\, the publishing house that he founded with photographer Dylan Thomas in 2019. Clive will speak about his most recent book\, King Charles III: 40 Years of Architecture\, a tribute to the King’s long-standing passion for architecture\, seen in the many causes he has championed as well as the model development undertaken by the Duchy of Cornwall while he was Prince of Wales. \n\n\n\nThe English-Speaking Union Denver Branch and the Denver Woman’s Press Club will host Clive at the clubhouse of the Denver Woman’s Press Club on Monday\, October 12\, 2026\, from 5 to 7 pm MST. There will be Hors d’oeuvres and beverages before the lecture. $20 per person for non-members; ESU and DWPC members attend for free. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required using the link below. It has a PayPal payment option for non-members. Registration deadline is October 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\nContact denver@esuus.org for more information. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/a-lecture-by-wrench-speaker-clive-aslet-on-king-charles-iii-40-years-of-architecture/ LOCATION:Denver Woman’s Press Club\, 1325 Logan St\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/08/2026-Wrench-Speaker-Clive-Aslet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261024T133000 DTSTAMP:20260817T200057Z CREATED:20260817T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T200057Z UID:2130-1792848600-1792848600@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Denver at DCPA: The Tempest DESCRIPTION:Join ESU Denver members for a matinee performance of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest in the Kilstrom Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026. \n\n\n\nGet swept away by Shakespeare’s fantastical tale of shipwreck\, monsters\, romance\, and revenge. \n\n\n\nExiled from their home\, the sorcerer Prospero and his daughter Miranda have survived for years on a remote island. When a ship carrying Prospero’s enemies sails into his conjured storm\, he finally has a chance to take revenge—and maybe\, to weave a brighter future for his daughter. Ensnaring everyone in his labyrinth of sorcery and misdirection\, Prospero summons all his power to set his world right. \n\n\n\nWith its captivating blend of mystery and magic\, The Tempest explores what it means to seek justice\, reclaim identity\, and choose forgiveness over fury. Lyrical and spellbinding\, don’t miss Denver Center Theatre Company’s take on Shakespeare’s final masterpiece. \n\n\n\nSave the date. Ticket prices and registration information will be advertised soon! URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-at-dcpa-the-tempest/ LOCATION:Denver Center for the Performing Arts\, 1301 13th Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/08/DCTC-The-Tempest-Title-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260817T203501Z CREATED:20260817T203500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T203501Z UID:2136-1794333600-1794344400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab) Dinner DESCRIPTION:Please join ESU Denver Branch members in the Terrace Room at The University Club of Denver on Tuesday evening\, November 10\, 2026\, from 6 to 9 pm\, as we hear Andy Bucher and Jeni Korth describe their summer studies in the UK. Andy studied at Oxford University and Jeni studied at the University of Edinburgh\, and we are excited to learn how it is impacting their teaching. \n\n\n\nSave the date. Menu selections\, ticket prices and registration information will be advertised soon! URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/teachers-learning-abroad-tlab-dinner-3/ LOCATION:The University Club of Denver\, 1673 Sherman Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/08/2026-TLab-Dinner-Image-for-Save-the-Date.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR