Includes Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages prior to the lecture. Bestselling writer about the Royal Family, Sally Bedell Smith, gives an illustrated talk about her account of the marriage between George VI and Elizabeth and the raising of their daughter Elizabeth II that she says saved the monarchy.
Sponsored by the ESU Sandhills Branch Her birth in 1533 came as a result of one of the most controversial marriages in royal history, that of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Little Princess Elizabeth lost her status as legitimate heir to the throne before she was three years old when her father moved on to […]
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, […]
Sponsored by the ESU New York City Branch Poetry tugs at our emotions and affects each of us differently. Listening to versus reading poetry can create different images and thoughts even for the same poem. Join this special ESU Happy Hour when we bring four award-winning poets together to share their love of poetry—Karen Karpowich, […]
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktails (cash bar) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Presentations Menu Options and Reservation Information to Follow
Sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania Branch During this Christmas season, Christmas carolers bring the holiday season to life. Join this special Happy Hour and learn how this Christmas tradition began and changed over time. Beginning with Roman times, carols emerged from songs sung during the four seasons. During the Middle Ages, minstrels played carols. […]
Awards will be presented to the winning students of the 15th AnnualDr. Howard F. Beckley Writing Competition. Guests will hear the students read their award-winning entries.Refreshments will be provided. The event is free of charge as a gift to Denver Branch members.
The ESU invites you and your students to embark on an extraordinary literary journey through the I AM Shakespeare Sonnet Competition. This one-of-a-kind contest challenges students to craft modern Shakespearean sonnets inspired by their own life experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to bring a new level of excitement and insight into your teaching! Submission Deadline: […]
Katherine Carter, longstanding curator of the Churchill family’s country home, will present her pivotal new account of Churchill’s activities during the 1930s, highlighting how Chartwell, his rural residence, became the epicenter of his anti-Nazi endeavors. During the 1930s, as Europe edged closer to conflict, Winston Churchill was politically sidelined. However, it was during this period […]
Join the ESU Denver Branch Board of Directors after its meeting on Saturday, January 11, 2025, for a visit to the Denver Art Museum! We have 15 tickets for a docent-led tour of works by British Masters at 1 PM. PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT TOUR THE EXHIBIT WILD THINGS, THE ART OF MAURICE SENDAK, […]
The World Premiere production of The Reservoir, a play by Denver’s own Jake Brasch, is currently at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Singleton Theatre. Jake is a Denver School of the Arts graduate and 2009 ESU Denver Branch Shakespeare Competition winner. After winning the Denver Branch competition, Jake traveled to New York for […]
ESU members are invited to a Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Executive Director Karen Karpowich January 21, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST — SAVE THE DATEFollow-up from AGM and Membership. More information and RSVP: dunger@esuus.org.
