BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Denver - ECPv6.8.3//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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20250827T011458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T011500Z UID:1688-1759330800-1759334400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Vampire Literature: An Anthology DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nVampire Literature: An Anthology is the first anthology designed specifically to introduce students and general readers to the history\, theory\, and cultural impact of the literary vampire. With coverage from the early nineteenth century to the twenty-first\, Vampire Literature: An Anthology brings together a wide range of texts from many eras and collects work by American\, British\, Irish\, and Caribbean writers. The focus is on shorter prose texts\, primarily short stories and novellas; in a few cases\, longer works are excerpted. A range of illustrations\, from political cartoons to film stills\, is also included. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this discussion on an often-misunderstood genre of literature by highly acclaimed authors who bring considerable research into the topic. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Atlanta 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. \n\n\n\nAbout the Co-Authors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Robin A. Werner and Dr. Elizabeth M. Lewis are instructors in the Department of English at the University of New Orleans. Dr. Werner received her B.A. from St. Lawrence University and both her M.A. and Ph.D. from Tulane. Robin’s research and pedagogical interests are in Victorian Literature\, Women and Gender Studies\, Theatre History\, and Fantasy and Horror Literature. She has taught a variety of special topics courses on children’s fantasy literature\, supernatural fiction\, and Victorian gender roles. \n\n\n\nDr. Lewis’ doctoral degree is in British and American Modernism and Performance Studies. In addition\, she has a dance background and taught classical ballet for many years. Her specialty is dance in literature and her dissertation “Dance for the World is Dead” examines the centrality of dance aesthetics to the style and structure of modern epics\, including James Joyce’s Ulysses\, William Carlos Williams’ Paterson and H.D.’s Helen in Egypt. She has given numerous conference papers and has published in the field\, as well. \n\n\n\nDr. Lewis teaches undergraduate literature courses in drama\, fiction\, American and British literature\, as well as New Orleans literature\, both onsite and online\, in addition to courses in Women’s Studies. \n\n\n\nCocktail:Mademoiselle d’Styria1.5 oz dudognon champagne cognac•1 oz Lilette Rosé •1 oz Giffard pêche du vigne•0.5 oz Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao•0.5 oz lemon juice•2 dashes Angostura bitters Shaken & served up in a coup glass with a lemon twist URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-vampire-literature-an-anthology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/08/10-1-25-hh-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20250917T140410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T215445Z UID:1725-1762351200-1762354800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The Lost Heirs: The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania Branch \n\n\n\nThe 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\, and The Mikado. \n\n\n\nRichard D’Oyly Carte (1844-1901) was one of the greatest impresarios of his age as well as a shrewd businessman who realized the potential of Gilbert and Sullivan’s work and worked closely with them to produce and promote their operas. The company became renowned for its high-quality productions featuring talented singers\, musicians\, and actors. It was the success of these operas that paved the way for D’Oyly Carte’s other achievements—building his own theatres and establishing a chain of luxury hotels that included The Savoy Hotel\, Claridge’s and The Berkeley in London. \n\n\n\nA gripping new book by author James Stebbings sheds new light on the untold story of the D’Oyly Carte family – and the tragic loss of two heirs that ultimately led to the dynasty’s downfall. ‘The Lost Heirs – The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty’\, tells the story of Lucas and Michael D’Oyly Carte\, the son and grandson of the legendary theatrical impresario and hotelier\, Richard D’Oyly Carte. \n\n\n\nRichard D’Oyly Carte’s empire spanned both the worlds of theatre and luxury hotels. Yet\, the story of two of his heirs\, Lucas and Michael\, has long been overlooked – until now. James Stebbings delves into the lives of these two young men who were destined to carry on the family legacy\, but whose untimely deaths sent shockwaves through the D’Oyly Carte family. \n\n\n\nToday\, the legacy of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company lives on through recordings\, revivals and adaptations of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan\, which continue to be loved by audiences around the world. \n\n\n\nAbout James Stebbings: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Stebbings’ presentation is coming to ESU audiences from his hometown in Norfolk County\, England. His talk is illustrated with rare photographs and images. If you are a fan of Gilbert and Sullivan\, a theatre history enthusiast\, or anyone intrigued by the dramatic rise and fall of one of Britain’s most celebrated dynasties\, this Happy Hour is for you\, sponsored by the ESU 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. \n\n\n\nJames Stebbings has had a life-long love of the theatre\, especially the musical theatre and the world of drama and theatrical entertainment\, participating whenever he has had the opportunity. Before retirement\, James worked in financial management in London for a US energy company\, but his passion was always the musical theatre about which he writes and talks. After his retirement he moved to Norfolk in the East of England which gave him time to focus on subjects he loves. This includes organizing music festivals\, managing and representing some professional performers\, creating and performing in historical enactments for a local museum\, and performing in a musical duo. His newest book\, The Lost Heirs – The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty\, was just published in April\, 2025. \n\n\n\nJames is a familiar figure with ESU Happy Hour audiences giving presentations on Gilbert and Sullivan in 2021\, the story of the sinking of the Lusitania in 2022 and\, also in 2022\, James was a featured speaker at four ESU US Branches in the Evelyn Wrench Lecture series. Cocktail:T.N.T. CocktailThe Fifth of November in the UK is known as Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night remembering when\, in 1605\, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament.  I thought it appropriate therefore that we mark it with a T.N.T. cocktail from The Savoy Cocktail Book. \n\n\n\nEqual parts:Canadian Club WhiskyAbsintheInstructions:Fill a mixing glass with ice cubesAdd the whiskey and absintheStir well until chilledStrain into a chilled shot glass or coupeStir\, don’t shake: Though Prohibition-era recipes often called for shaking\, modern practice suggests stirring spirit-only cocktails to chill them without adding air\, which gives them a frothy texture. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-the-lost-heirs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-doyly-carte-dynasty/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/09/11-5-25-hh-768x432-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20250827T010007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T215642Z UID:1686-1763056800-1763067600@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 Thursday evening\, November 13\, 2025\, from 6 to 9 pm\, as we hear Ben Butler and Katie Cunningham describe their summer studies in the UK. Both TLab scholars attended Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance at Shakespeare’s Globe\, and we are excited to learn how it is impacting their teaching and their plans to help with the Denver Branch Shakespeare Competition at DCPA on February 22\, 2026. \n \nMenu: \n \nBread and Butter \n \nU Club Salad – Mixed Greens\, Goat Cheese\, Dried Cherry\, Candied Walnuts\, Granny Smith Apple\, Balsamic Vinaigrette \nChoice of Entrée:\n6oz Baseball Cut NY Strip w/ Rosemary Demi-Glace\nPan-Seared Salmon w/ Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce\n \nBoth Entrées served with Sides:\nGarlic Mashed Potatoes\nSeasonal Roasted Vegetables\n \nDessert:\nChocolate Mouse with Whipped Cream\, Shaved Chocolate\, Strawberry \n \nThere will be a cash bar. \nReservation deadline 10/30/2025. \n \nQuestions? Call 303.755.1752 or email denver@esuus.org. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Reservation Form to Purchase Tickets Online\n Reservation Form for Payment by Check URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/teachers-learning-abroad-tlab-dinner-2/ 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/12/2025/08/2025-TLab-Dinner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251020T172000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T215345Z UID:1770-1763197200-1763204400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Exploring Shakespeare’s Women: A Professional Development Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIdeal for secondary English and drama teachers\, especially those involved in the ESU National Shakespeare Competition. Participants may be eligible for Professional Development credit. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/exploring-shakespeares-women-a-professional-development-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/women-of-shakespeare.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20250319T192148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T192454Z UID:1566-1763596800-1763942399@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union to A Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom $2\,500 pp double / $3\,400 pp single in an Executive SuiteUpgrades to Deluxe and Royal Suite/Lord Derby’s Suite available  \n\n\n\nStep into the enchantment of the holiday season with an exclusive invitation from the Earl and Countess of Derby to spend a luxurious weekend at historic Knowsley Hall\, a magnificent estate nestled in the English countryside. \n\n\n\nKnowsley Hall has been in the ownership of the Stanley family for over 600 years. Set within 2\,500 acres of a private walled estate\, located near Liverpool\, the hall has been welcoming royalty and distinguished guests since 1495. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to secure your reservation contact Rossana Ivanova\, rivanova@esuus.org\, (862) 224-4244. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/the-earl-and-countess-of-derby-invite-the-english-speaking-union-to-a-magical-holiday-weekend-at-knowsley-hall/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/03/Event-Image-Knowsley-768x432-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251023T215049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T130855Z UID:1772-1765116000-1765123200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party & Writing Competition Awards Presentation DESCRIPTION:Awards will be presented to the winning students of the 16th Annual Dr. Howard F. Beckley Writing Competition. This year’s prompt is Allegory in Art Beyond Literature. \n\n\n\nGuests will hear the students read their award-winning entries.Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nThe event is free of charge as a gift to Denver Branch members. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/annual-holiday-party-writing-competition-awards-presentation-2/ LOCATION:Denver Woman’s Press Club\, 1325 Logan St.\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/2023-DWPC-Holiday-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251009T212904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T215259Z UID:1764-1765378800-1765382400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: A Brief History of Toys for Tots DESCRIPTION: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 MarineCorps in 1948 and went nationwide almost immediately. \n\n\n\nToday\, Toys for Tots is recognized as an official activity of the Marine Corps and part ofthe official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve. For the past 77 years\, the Toys for Totsprogram along with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve have led a campaign to collect newand unwrapped toys\, providing millions of gifts annually to underprivileged childrenduring the holiday season. \n\n\n\nToday’s Happy Hour guest speaker is Major Gunnar Spafford\, USMC (Ret.) who is theDeputy Vice President of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The Foundation hassupported Toys for Tots since 1991. Major Spafford will describe the history of Toys forTots and how it has become a worldwide program. The Major will also explain the goalsof the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. \n\n\n\nThis ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Sandhills 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Major Gunnar Spafford\, USMC (Ret.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMajor Spafford joined the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in August 2023 as the Deputy Vice President of Business Development working within the Marketing & Development department. Major Spafford served in the United States Marine Corps as both an enlisted infantryman and a military police officer before being competitively selected for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program to receive education and training to become a Marine Corps Officer. \n\n\n\nAs a Military Policeman\, he served in multiple billets to include Assistant Special Operations Chief\, Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of a weapons storage facility\, Watch Command\, Patrol Supervisor\, Special Reaction Team (SRT)\, and SRT sniper. As an officer\, Major Spafford served as Deputy Provost Marshal\, Executive Officer\, Operations Officer\, and Senior Operations Officer before fulfilling his final role as a Manpower Program Manager for Headquarters Marine Corps\, Manpower & Reserve Affairs. \n\n\n\nAfter 25 total years of service\, Gunnar retired from the Marine Corps and continued as a strategic and innovative Project Management Professional with a diverse background in program leadership and process improvements\, most recently working as the Deputy Director for Manpower & Personnel for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Manpower and Reserve Affairs. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-a-brief-history-of-toys-for-tots/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/Happy-Hour-December-25-768x434-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251209T231344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T231557Z UID:1856-1768320000-1768327200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Join the Churchill Society of New York and the English-Speaking Union for a discussion on "Churchill and the Middle East" DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to an evening of discussion with David Freeman\, Director of Publications and Editor of “Finest Hour” at the International Churchill Society\, who will discuss “Churchill and The Middle East.”   Through the desperate twists and turns of the First World War\, Britain made various commitments\, especially with regard to the Middle East\, in the search for allies in their cause. These included the Sykes-Picot Agreement\, the Balfour Declaration\, alliances with Arab leaders\, and acceptance of President Wilson’s Fourteen Points. In the aftermath of the war\, the Ottoman Empire having collapsed\, the British had to try to make good on this thicket of often conflicting promises. The man chosen to resolve the problem was Winston Churchill. Advised by T. E. Lawrence (of Arabia) and Gertrude Bell\, Churchill presided over a series of meetings and decisions in 1921–22 that gave rise to the Middle East as we know it today. Mr. Freeman earned his Ph.D. in modern British history at Texas A&M University and has taught classes on world history\, US history\, European history\, British history\, and the Second World War (all with a heavy emphasis on Winston Churchill) at California State University\, Fullerton\, Coastline Community College and Saddleback College. Mr. Freeman is also qualified as a US Navy fast-attack submarine nuclear reactor operator.  Mr. Freeman has published numerous articles about Winston Churchill\, including “These Thankless Deserts\,” Winston Churchill and the Middle East: An Introduction.   For the first time\, the US International Public Speaking Competition Finals will be held at the ESU in NYC on April 24th to select the Delegate to send to London with a speech to celebrate the impact of two powerful public speakers —  Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Both former presidents of the ESU embodied different but complementary traditions of leadership through speech.  URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/join-the-churchill-society-of-new-york-and-the-english-speaking-union-for-a-discussion-on-churchill-and-the-middle-east/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/Churchill-Zoom-1a.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251122T160459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T160554Z UID:1831-1768402800-1768406400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A Civil and a World War DESCRIPTION:As the calendar turns to 2026\, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. Throughout the year\, ESU will feature several Happy Hours that give us an opportunity to pause and reflect on this historic milestone. \n\n\n\nThe American Revolution was a war unlike any other—one of ideas and ideals\, that shaped “the course of human events.” With 165 principal engagements from 1775-1783\, the Revolutionary War was the catalyst for American independence. The Revolutionary War was not just a civil war conflict between colonists who remained loyal to the Crown and those who sought independence from British rule. When other European powers like France and Spain officially entered the war\, it expanded into a global clash of empires—a veritable World War. \n\n\n\nToday’s Happy Hour guest speaker\, Dr. Henry (Phil) Williams III\, president of ESU’s Charlottesville\, VA Branch\, will describe the early beginnings of the war from 1775 through 1783. He will illustrate the eight-year conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies beginning with the Battles of Lexington and Concord and ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783\, which formally recognized American independence. \n\n\n\nWilliams will explain that the true history of the Revolution must not be taught just from an American-centric focus\, but also how England\, the Commonwealth\, and Europe viewed and\, in fact\, taught this period of history quite differently. \n\n\n\nJoin us as the ESU launches a journey toward this landmark event as we  commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Charlottesville\, VA 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Henry (Phil) Williams III \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Williams is originally from Michigan. He received degrees and diplomas from Culver Military Academy\, the University of Virginia\, the University of Edinburgh\, Scotland\, the University of Florence\, Italy\, and two Master’s and a Doctorate in International Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy\, Tufts University.  \n\n\n\nHe has lived in four foreign countries and has studied and worked professionally in four foreign languages: French\, Greek\, Italian\, and Turkish.  \n\n\n\nFormerly a Wall Street and International Investment Banker\, he currently lectures on a variety of topics\, including American History\, Turkey\, and the Middle East. He has been featured on National Public Radio related to several of his interests\, has written many news commentary pieces on Turkey and the Middle East\, and has published scholarly articles on Ottoman and Turkish Law. He has been teaching a course at Koç University\, Istanbul\, Türkiye\, titled “Turkey and America\, East and West – Where the Twain Meet” since 2015.  \n\n\n\nDr. Williams is the President of the Charlottesville Branch of the English-Speaking Union and a past Virginia State President of the Sons of the American Revolution with which he is still active. He served on the board of the American Friends of Turkey for over twenty-three years. He is an avid sportsman with keen interests in equestrian pursuits\, racquet sports and swimming.  He also inherited a love of Antique and Classic cars and has been active in his local car club for many years. Marilyn Williams is his wife\, and they have two grown children\, Margaret and Phillip.  \n\n\n\nWhat did a Revolutionary Period Happy Hour Look Like? \n\n\n\nThe Founding Fathers drank a wide variety of alcoholic beverages\, including whiskey\, rum\, ale\, beer\, cider\, wine (Madeira\, claret\, and champagne)\, and punch. Popular drinks often served at official functions included Madeira wine and various punches. Many of the founders had specific preferences; for example\, John Adams favored hard cider and Madeira\, while George Washington was a fan of whiskey and Madeira. Non-alcoholic drinks like cider\, small beer (a low-alcohol brew)\, and coffee were also commonly consumed for refreshment and social reasons.  URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/the-american-revolution-a-civil-and-a-world-war/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/11/Picture1-768x434-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260108T002404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T203944Z UID:1900-1768658400-1768658400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Denver Day at the Denver Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Join the ESU Denver Branch Board of Directors after its meeting on Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, for a visit to the Denver Art Museum! We have tickets for a docent-led tour of The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism\, starting at 2 PM\, with arrival and check-in at 1:45 PM. \n\n\n\nYOUR DISCOUNTED TICKET COST IS $20.00 PER PERSON. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at Pint’s Pub\, 221 W 13th Ave\, at noon for lunch before we go to the museum. Lunch will be on your own. To reserve a ticket\, call 303-755-1752 or email denver@esuus.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamille Pissarro\, View from my Window\, Éragny (Vue de ma fenêtre\, Éragny)\, 1886. Oil on canvas; 25 5/8 × 31 7/8 in. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology\, Oxford: Presented by Mrs. Lucien Pissarro\, 1950. Image courtesy akg-images URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-day-at-the-denver-art-museum/ LOCATION:Denver Art Museum\, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/01/Hoar-Frost.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260131T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260116T214231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T011538Z UID:1915-1769850000-1769857200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare in Song: An Online Professional Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:The ESU is excited to offer this exclusive professional development session\, presented live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Shakespeare in Song will explore how Shakespeare used music to enhance mood\, develop character\, and support storytelling\, as well as how these techniques can be used to engage modern students. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be led by Dr. Emily Baines\, a professional musician\, lecturer\, and musical director who works with the Globe\, throughout Europe\, and specializes in historical woodwind instruments. Educators will be guided through the music of the plays\, from Elizabethan ballads to contemporary adaptations. Performing live on period instruments\, Dr. Baines will share practical strategies for integrating music into classroom instruction\, connecting Shakespeare’s world to modern musical composition. \n\n\n\nThis special PD offering is made possible by support from the Frederick Loewe Foundation. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/shakespeare-in-song-an-online-professional-development-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/01/Shakespeare-in-Song-Cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251229T195131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T211729Z UID:1882-1770818400-1770822000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Jane Austen and You DESCRIPTION:After 250 years\, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular? \n\n\n\nJane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are read by people all over the world and have been made into countless TV\, film\, theatre\, and radio adaptations. She is known for her sharp wit\, social commentary on the English Regency period\, and pioneering contributions to the development of the modern novel. Her works—such as Pride and Prejudice\, Sense and Sensibility\, Emma\, and Mansfield Park—blend romance with incisive critiques of class\, gender roles\, and the expectations placed on women in 18th- and early 19th-century society.Austen’s writing is celebrated for its elegant prose\, memorable characters\, and subtle irony. Though she gained limited fame during her lifetime\, she is now regarded as one of the most important and beloved authors in English literature. \n\n\n\nJane Austen’s reputation has reached legendary status in the modern world. Her works have achieved remarkable global recognition\, evidenced by their translation into more than 40 languages. The Jane Austen Society has branches worldwide including The Jane Austen Society of North America which has over 5\,000 members in 83 Regions. Followers of Jane Austen on social media and local clubs total well over 100\,000. \n\n\n\nLast year marked the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.  To understand why she is still regarded with such affection by fans the world over\, our ESU Happy Hour guest speaker\, John King\, will discuss her family\, her times\, where to start (or return to) her works\, and how to get the most reward from reading her novels. Whether you read Austen often\, or never\, you will enjoy engaging with a writer whose novels have delighted men and women in every corner of the globe for over two centuries.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Atlanta 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. \n\n\n\nAbout John King \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn is a current member of the Georgia Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America and a longtime volunteer for many Atlanta civic and nonprofit organizations including past member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Opera\, counselor for Boy Scouts of America\, past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Historic Oakland Foundation\, and past Chair of the Program Committee of the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta.For twenty years\, John worked in the sale and implementation of Information Technology solutions\, primarily Enterprise Resource Planning systems. In 2011 he began providing consulting and training to IT sales teams. He has delivered these services on five continents\, to clients that include SAP\, Oracle\, Google\, and IBM.He earned a BBA degree in Marketing from Georgia State University in 1991 and a Master’s degree in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech in 1997. His interests include sailing\, watercolor\, horology\, math\, astronomy\, history\, and English literature. \n\n\n\nCocktailRegency MocktailInspired by the 19th-century punch tradition with modern non-alcoholic ingredientsIngredients:1 oz brewed black tea (strong\, cooled; Earl Grey or Assam are ideal)1 oz pomegranate juice (or non-alcoholic red wine for a richer base)½ oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)½ oz demerara or simple syrup (to taste)Dash of grated nutmegOptional: orange blossom water (1–2 drops for a floral Regency flair)Garnish: lemon or orange wheel\, optional herbs like mint or thyme \n\n\n\nSpecial Give Away: After the Q&A\, we will give away two sets of Jane Austen novels. Happy Hour Committee member\, Jeff Schnabel\, is donating a set of all six Jane Austen novels. And Happy Hour Committee member\, Susan Phillips\, is donating a set of three Jane Austen novels.The random drawings will be offered to those who are still online at the time of the drawings. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-jane-austen-and-you/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/Jane-Austen-768x434-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260108T004946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T004947Z UID:1905-1771765200-1771765200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Denver Shakespeare Competition DESCRIPTION:The ESU Denver Shakespeare Competition will be held in partnership with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts at the Robert & Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education\, 1101 13th Street\, Denver.  The public is invited. Check in and proceed to Studio 11 on the third floor.  Refreshments provided. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-shakespeare-competition-2/ LOCATION:Robert and Judi Newman Center for Theatre Education\, 1101 13th St\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/09/2025-Shakespeare-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260209T152519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152638Z UID:1936-1772715600-1772719200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour ESU Mongolia: How English Was Introduced in an East Asian Country 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. \n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Prof. Bolormaa “Bella” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBella 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. \n\n\n\nHappy HourCocktail: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.  \n\n\n\nHow 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).  URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-esu-mongolia-how-english-was-introduced-in-an-east-asian-country/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-2.48.24-PM-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260223T160330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T160442Z UID:1947-1774447200-1774450800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET. Sponsored by ESU Central PA Branch. \n\n\n\nOperation 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Allen Packwood OBE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nCocktail:ManhattanIngredients Whiskey: 2 oz Rye or BourbonSweet Vermouth: 1 ozAngostura Bitters: 2 dashesGarnish: Maraschino cherry or lemon twistInstructions: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/denver/event/happy-hour-churchills-d-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/02/HHPicture1-768x434-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260209T151818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151819Z UID:1934-1774548000-1774555200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:The Science of Shakespeare DESCRIPTION:Dan Falk\, award-winning author of The Science of Shakespeare: A New Look at the Playwright’s Universe\, joins Dr. Eric Dorfman\, President of the Linda Hall Library in Kansas City\, for a lively conversation on the connections between the famous playwright and the beginnings of the Scientific Revolution—and how\, together\, they changed the world forever. \n\n\n\nWilliam Shakespeare lived at a remarkable time―a period we now recognize as the first phase of the Scientific Revolution. New ideas were transforming Western thought\, the medieval was giving way to the modern\, and the work of a few key figures hinted at the brave new world to come: the methodical and rational Galileo\, the skeptical Montaigne\, and―as Falk convincingly argues―Shakespeare\, who observed human nature just as intently as the astronomers who studied the night sky. \n\n\n\nESU members and Friends of ESU who are not in the Kansas City area are invited to attend this fascinating free lecture virtually. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM MT \n\n\n\nVirtual Lecture: If you plan to watch this program virtually via Zoom\, you may register now. Please click here to register for the virtual program. \n\n\n\nAbout Dan Falk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Falk is a journalist and author with a particular interest in science\, especially physics and astronomy. His freelance writing credits include Smithsonian\, New Scientist\, Scientific American\, Astronomy\, and many other publications. The Science of Shakespeare is his third book; his two previous books are In Search of Time and Universe on a T-Shirt. \n\n\n\nThe Toronto native is a regular contributor to Canadian public radio\, and he has won several international awards for his radio documentaries. He also hosts a podcast called BookLab\, which reviews popular science books. Falk was a 2011-12 Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT. \n\n\n\nAbout Eric Dorfman\, PhD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Dorfman is the President of Linda Hall Library. He is the author of several popular books on New Zealand natural history and climate change\, as well as scholarly papers on museum education\, public programming\, Egyptology\, and the ecology of wetland birds. His most recent book\, The Future of Natural History Museums\, is currently being translated into Chinese and Japanese. He earned a doctorate at the University of Sydney on scale-dependent habitat use of waterbirds in eastern and central Australia. Prior to his current position\, Dr. Dorfman was CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and a Research Professor at North Carolina State University. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/the-science-of-shakespeare/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/02/science_shakespeare.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20250120T010539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T153109Z UID:1513-1774629000-1774629000@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:ESU Denver Friday Afternoon Club DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Join the ESU Denver Branch for Friday Afternoon Club/Happy Hour at Darcy’s Bistro & Pub. URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-friday-afternoon-club/ LOCATION:Darcy’s Bistro & Pub\, 4955 S Ulster St Ste 103\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80237\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/01/Darcys-Pub-Happy-Hour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20260323T195201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195345Z UID:1980-1776268800-1776272400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Adelaide Robineau: Breaking the Porcelain Ceiling 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. \n\n\n\nShe 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. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Garth Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWriter\, 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.  \n\n\n\nJohnson 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. \n\n\n\nCocktail 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/denver/event/happy-hour-adelaide-robineau-breaking-the-porcelain-ceiling/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/03/Picture1-2-768x434-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20251202T212337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T135426Z UID:1844-1776902400-1777161599@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference on April 23rd-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.  \n \nHIGHLIGHTS \n \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. \n \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 \n \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. \n$650 \nPrint Registration Form \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/2026-annual-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/AGM-Header-v2-768x474-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260427T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T202041 CREATED:20250130T173257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T170625Z UID:1537-1777075200-1777334399@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition in New York City! 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! URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/2025-esu-national-shakespeare-competition-in-new-york-city/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/denver/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/01/DSC_0743-1-768x512-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR