BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Denver - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Denver 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:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Denver 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:20260222T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T231152 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:20260407T231152 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/ LOCATION:Colorado 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:20260407T231152 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/ LOCATION:Colorado 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:20260407T231152 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/ LOCATION:Colorado 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:20260407T231152 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:20260407T231152 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/ LOCATION:Colorado 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:20260407T231152 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/ LOCATION:Colorado 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:20260407T231152 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/ LOCATION:Colorado 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