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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Kansas City: Home of Disney’s Original Animation Studio
DESCRIPTION:Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966) was born in Chicago\, IL. The Disney family moved to Kansas City in 1911 where nine-year old Walt delivered newspapers with his brother\, Roy. Six years later\, Walt attended classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. Founded in 1885\, the Kansas City Art Institute is one of the oldest and most respected art and design colleges in the U.S. In 1918\, during World War I\, Walt served in France with the Red Cross. \n\n\n\nIn May\, 1922\, Disney founded his first professional film studio in Kansas City\, Missouri. He named it Laugh-O-gram Films. He rented an office suite on the second floor of the then-new building on 1127 E. 31st Street in Kansas City\, a building designed by noted Kansas City architect Nelle Peters. Walt and his young crew made inventive cartoons\, including several loosely based on classic fairy tales such as Cinderella and his first Alice comedy\, Alice’s Wonderland. \n\n\n\nDespite the short life of Laugh-O-gram Films\, it was the foundation of Walt Disney’s remarkable career and of The Walt Disney Company of today. Laugh-O-Gram was “the cradle of Hollywood animation.” Although animation has been produced for nearly 20 years on the east coast\, Walt Disney and the Kansas City animators who followed him to Hollywood were the first to produce animation there. \n\n\n\nThe Laugh-O-gram Films office is where Disney first met and befriended a real-life mouse scampering on the office floor. Before Walt moved to Los Angeles\, he made a point of taking his mouse companion into the countryside so he would not fall victim to the cats which lived in the restaurant on the first floor of the Laugh-O-gram building. It is said by some that this provided Disney with the inspiration for his most well-known creation: Mickey Mouse. \n\n\n\nDecades have passed since Disney moved to Los Angeles in 1923. The old building on 31st Street in Kansas City fell into decay. Then\, when the building was facing demolition\, local real estate developer\, Butch Rigby\, joined with Columbia\, Missouri\, attorney Dan Viets and others to form a non-profit corporation\, Thank You Walt Disney\, Inc. Through years of perseverance and fundraising efforts\, the old “Laugh-O-gram” building on 31st Street is now undergoing a massive\, multi-million-dollar renovation dedicated to the legacy of Walt Disney. \n\n\n\nOur guest speaker for this ESU Happy Hour is Dan Viets\, President of Thank You Walt Disney\, Inc. With photos and other images\, Dan will share his vast knowledge of Walt Disney\, the history of the Laugh-O-gram building and describe the services and activities planned for the building. The ESU Kansas City Branch sponsors this ESU Happy Hour. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Viets is President of Thank You Walt Disney\, Inc. He joined Thank You Walt Disney shortly after it was formed in the mid-1990s. He has served on the TYWD Board for more than 25 years.Dan is co-author of the book\, Walt Disney’s Missouri: The Roots of a Creative Genius\, published by The Kansas City Star. He has also authored articles about Walt Disney’s Missouri history published by the University of Missouri School of Journalism\, Truman State University\, the Missouri Historical Society\, the Jackson County Historical Society\, and others. \n\n\n\nDan has lectured for many years about Walt Disney’s Missouri history on behalf of the Missouri Humanities Council/State Historical Society of Missouri. He has made presentations at the Walt Disney Boyhood Hometown Museum in Marceline\, Missouri\, the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco\, as well as to Disney employees at Disneyland in California\, Walt Disney World in Florida\, Walt Disney/Pixar Animators\, and at the national convention of Disneyana Fan Club in Anaheim\, California. Dan has a degree in Philosophy and Psychology and a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Missouri at Columbia. \n\n\n\nCocktail:Scotch Mist was Walt’s favorite drink for a reason. It’s complex yet refreshing\, the perfect cocktail to sip slowly on the patio at the end of a warm day. 2 ounces of Scotch whiskey1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 ounce of simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water\, dissolved)Soda waterCrushed iceLemon twist
URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/happy-hour-kansas-city-home-of-disneys-original-animation-studio/
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SUMMARY:ESU Denver Branch King's Birthday Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for tea including an assortment of savory tea sandwiches\, miniature scones served with jam\, homemade lemon curd and Devonshire Cream\, Scottish shortbread\, homemade petit fours\, and French macarons. \n\n\n\nThe Denver Branch is pleased to offer this event at a reduced price of \n\n\n\n$25/per person \n\n\n\nProsecco\, Mimosa\, Bellini and other beverages available at additional cost.  Payment by check in advance (send to ESU Denver\, 5930 S Cimarron Way\, Littleton CO 80123) or by cash at the event. \n\n\n\nReservation deadline is May 31\, 2025. \n\n\n\nCall 303-755-1752 or email denver@esuus.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/esu-denver-branch-kings-birthday-tea/
LOCATION:Babe’s Tea Room\, 2401 15th Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80202\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York City Week\, ARNIC Graduation & Showtime Shindig
DESCRIPTION:Join us for New York City Week\, a dynamic celebration of culture\, history\, and community in partnership with the ESU’s Andrew Romay Center for New Immigrants (ARNIC). This exciting lineup of events includes\, the Big Onion Walking Tour\, an Immigrant Programs Luncheon\, the ARNIC Graduation\, and Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical. \n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2025 – Immigrant Programs Luncheon – A special gathering to celebrate and support programs that empower and uplift immigrant communities.June 12\, 2025 – Big Onion Walking Tour & ARNIC Graduation – Discover the fascinating immigrant history of New York City on this expert-led walking tour\, followed by the ARNIC Graduation Ceremony\, honoring the newest graduates of the Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center (ARNIC). The ceremony\, held at the ESU national headquarters\, celebrates the resilience\, hard work\, and success of our inspiring new immigrant students.June 13\, 2025 – Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical – Experience this critically acclaimed\, darkly comedic musical that tells the incredible true story of one of WWII’s most daring espionage operations.As part of the festivities\, don’t miss our Showtime Shindig\, a dazzling evening of entertainment and connection. \n\n\n\nOnly 20 spots available! Tickets for New York City Week events are available for individual purchase or as part of a package—customize your experience and celebrate the best of New York your way!Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/showtime-shindig-arnic-graduation/
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SUMMARY:The End of WW II 80 Years On: A Conversation with Leading Historians
DESCRIPTION:All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to a free online conversation with leading historians to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special event features renowned experts who will share unique insights and reflections on one of history’s most consequential global conflicts and its enduring impact. \n\n\n\nThe distinguished panelists are General the Lord Dannatt\, Member of the House of Lords and former Chief of the General Staff\, and Allen Packwood OBE\, Director of the Churchill Archives Center at Cambridge University\, Cambridge\, England. \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of their collaborative work\, Churchill’s D-Day: The Inside Story\, the panelists will explore the final chapters of the war\, its aftermath\, and the contemporary relevance of this pivotal moment in world history marking eight decades since the war’s conclusion. \n\n\n\nWhile this online program is not part of our ESU Happy Hour programs\, we occasionally find extraordinary online programs of interest to ESU members and guests. This program is hosted by the National Churchill Leadership Center and moderated by acclaimed author and historian Katherine Grace Katz. This will be a thought-provoking discussion you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, June 10\, 2025\, 2:00 pm MDT \n\n\n\nTickets: Free to attend but registration is required to receive webinar link. \n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists: \n\n\n\nGeneral The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Dannatt served as a soldier for forty years\, concluding his career as Chief of the General Staff—the professional head of the British Army. In 2011\, he became an independent member of the House of Lords. He is a frequent commentator on defense and security issues in the media. He divides his time between London and his family home in Norfolk. He is a Deputy Lieutenant for both Greater London and Norfolk. \n\n\n\nAllen Packwood OBE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Director of the Churchill Archives Centre 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. Last year saw the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 150th anniversary of Churchill’s birth\, and Allen and Richard’s book has brought fresh insights to this pivotal moment in history.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/the-end-of-ww-ii-80-years-on-a-conversation-with-leading-historians/
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging Leadership Town Hall where we’ll share important updates on membership initiatives\, CRM enhancements\, and improvements to our website. You’ll also get a chance to view inspiring highlight videos from the 2025 Founder’s Award Gala and the National Shakespeare Competition.  Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and connected. \n\n\n\nThis is designed to foster open dialogue and collaboration between our local branch members and national staff.  We will focus on important updates regarding membership and our website\, promoting transparency and alignment across all branches. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars and be part of the conversation that will help shape our shared future.  We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nMore information and RSVP: dunger@esuus.org.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/denver/event/town-hall-meeting-2/
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