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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\, 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 are invited to attend this fascinating free lecture at Linda Hall Library either in-person or virtually. Note: in-person registration begins February 12 at 9:00 am. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM CT \n\n\n\nWhere: Linda Hall Library\, 5109 Cherry St.\, Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free lecture but registration required. Registration opens on February 12\, 2026 at 9:00 AM CT. Click this link on February 12 to register for the in-person lecture. In-person registrations cannot be made before February 12. \n\n\n\nVirtual Lecture: If you prefer to watch this program virtually via Zoom\, you may register now. Please click here to register for the virtual program. \n\n\n\nParking: Free parking at the library \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/kansascity/event/the-science-of-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Kansas City,Online Events
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SUMMARY:DBE Kansas Proudly Hosts: The 38th Annual British Faire and Tea
DESCRIPTION:The British Are Coming!  All ESU members and guests are invited to the 38th Annual British Faire sponsored by the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas.  This annual fundraising event benefits retirement communities and local charities.  Some of the events and activities at the British Faire: \n\n\n\nTraditional British Afternoon Tea               Celtic Jewelry \n\n\n\nThe Best local British vendors                    Antiques \n\n\n\nCrafts\, Books                                                 Specialty foods and cheeses \n\n\n\nChristmas crackers                                       Variety of teas \n\n\n\nWhen:  Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm \n\n\n\nNew Location: Community Covenant Church\, 15700 W 87th St. Pkwy\, Lenexa\, KS \n\n\n\nAdmission for the British Faire is $5 for anyone 14 years and up. Kids in FREE! \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets at door. \n\n\n\nSit-down tea tickets go on sale September 3 at 6:00 amTea in a Box tickets go on sale September 3 at 6:00 am \n\n\n\nClick here for more details This is a fun event for the whole family with activities and events for all ages.  The Kansas City Branch of the ESU will have an Informational Booth at the Faire so be sure to stop by and have your photo taken to be added to our Facebook page.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/dbe-kansas-proudly-hosts-the-38th-annual-british-faire-and-tea/
CATEGORIES:Events with Tickets,Kansas City
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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\nAbout Dan Viets \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/kansascity/event/happy-hour-kansas-city-home-of-disneys-original-animation-studio/
CATEGORIES:Kansas City,Virtual Happy Hours
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SUMMARY:ESU Annual Meeting & Luncheon: Sailing on the Queens
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for our ESU Kansas City Annual Meeting and Luncheon Program featuring two ESU members’ cruise adventures on two luxurious Cunard Cruise ships—Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Ben Martin and Sam El Dalati share stories and beautiful photos of a Transatlantic crossing and an unforgettable voyage along the breathtaking coastline of Alaska. Learn about the history of these two iconic cruise ships including why the Queen Mary 2 is considered the world’s only ocean liner. Built as a sister ship to Queen Victoria\, Queen Elizabeth joined the Cunard fleet in 2010 and has an elegant Art Deco interior evoking images of the Golden Age of travel. \n\n\n\nTo start our Annual Meeting we welcome a special guest\, Daniel Assyia\, president of the International Relations Council of Kansas City. Daniel will give us a brief history of the IRC and describe upcoming events and programs. The Kansas City Branch of the ESU has developed a long-time partnership with IRC and we have co-hosted and sponsored events jointly for many years. \n\n\n\nESU Kansas City members are reminded that our short annual business meeting will be held prior to Daniel’s presentation.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Trezo Mare Restaurant\, 4105 N Mulberry Dr\, Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nProgram registration and tickets: $45 per person. Includes lunch with choice of entrees. \n\n\n\nClick here to register for event \n\n\n\nDoor prize drawings at end of program. \n\n\n\nPlease make your reservation no later than April 7 so we have a good count for the restaurant. This ESU Annual Meeting and Luncheon Program is open to the public and we welcome all ESU members to bring friends and family. Please call Ben Martin at (816) 522-8387 if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/annual-meeting-luncheon-program/
CATEGORIES:Events with Tickets,Kansas City
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T170000
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SUMMARY:Award-Winning Author Alice Mitchell’s Newest Work of Historical Fiction: The Golden Door
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend a free live interview with award-winning author\, Alice Mitchell\, at KD’s Books in Lee’s Summit\, Missouri. \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\nThe English-Speaking Union\, Kansas City Branch (ESU) in partnership with the Kansas Chapter of the Daughters of The British Empire (DBE) are hosting a live\, online interview with the author of The Golden Door\, Alice Mitchell\, based in the U.K. \n\n\n\nMembers of ESU and DBE\, and guests will be able to watch the live online interview on a TV monitor at KD’s Books in Lee’s Summit\, MO. ESU’s Ben Martin will conduct the interview. Mitchell will talk about the remarkable stories of several European emigrant families who make their way to America and endure harsh realities of a country they never knew. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 at 2:00 pm CST \n\n\n\nWhere: KD’s Books\, 241 SE Main St.\, Lee’s Summit\, MO \n\n\n\nAdmission: Free but registration required. Register here. \n\n\n\nThe book\, The Golden Door\, is available for purchase at KD’s Books. \n\n\n\nFor those not able to attend the live interview at KD’s Books\, a link will be provided to everyone registered to watch the live interview on your computer\, laptop or mobile device. \n\n\n\nThe Golden Door tells the story of several European emigrants who endure not only the treacherous conditions onboard the ‘Yorkshire’ sailing packet ship but also the struggles and trials of finding themselves in a country unlike their own. All have distinct reasons for leaving\, some far more sinister than others\, but their collective goal remains the same: the hope of a better life. Although strangers to begin with\, their lives are set to collide and become entwined with love and sorrow as their paths cross and recross. \n\n\n\nFrom the hustle and bustle of New York City to the vast flatlands and rolling plains of Kansas\, into the battlefields and hospital wards of the Civil War\, Hartley\, Caitlin\, Owain\, and the Kleist family must each find their way\, knowing that their lives will never be the same again. The Golden Door is intertwined with the real events and people of the time. It is a tale of new beginnings and harsh realities: of kindness\, hope and fear\, bravery and sacrifice\, of freedom\, love\, and loss. \n\n\n\nThe publisher\, Arcanum Press\, has been kind enough to donate a portion of the proceeds from The Golden Door to the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas and The English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch as well as other selected historical societies and organizations linked to the American Civil War. The English-Speaking Union\, Kansas City Branch in partnership with the Kansas Chapter of the Daughters of The British Empire provided advice\, engagement\, and support in publishing this remarkable story. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author Alice Mitchell \n\n\n\nAlison Harrop (alias Alice Mitchell) won a prestigious Betty Trask Book Award in 1985 for her first Novel ‘Instead of Eden’ which is about the lives of a grandmother\, mother and daughter during the ’60s and ’70s in the North of England. More than thirty years later\, after a rewarding career as a medical doctor\, she released her second work ‘The Mortimer Affair – Joan de Joinville’s Story’ set in the turbulent reign of Edward II.  After many years living in Merseyside\, Chester and North Wales\, Alison is now retired and  has  returned  to Yorkshire. Her work of Historical Fiction ‘The Golden Door’ is a tale of 19th Century Immigrants to America. While initially struggling to make their way  in New York\, they are embroiled in the lead up to the Civil War along the western frontiers of Kansas and the Civil War battles themselves
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/award-winning-author-alice-mitchells-newest-work-of-historical-fiction-the-golden-door/
CATEGORIES:Kansas City
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SUMMARY:DBE Kansas Proudly Hosts: The 37th Annual British Faire and Tea
DESCRIPTION:British Are Coming!  All ESU members and guests are invited to the 37th Annual British Faire in Overland Park\, KS. sponsored by the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas.  This annual fundraising event benefits retirement communities and local charities.  Some of the events and activities at the British Faire: \n\n\n\nTraditional British Afternoon Tea               Celtic Jewelry \n\n\n\nThe Best local British vendors                Antiques \n\n\n\nCrafts\, Books                                                 Specialty foods and cheeses \n\n\n\nChristmas crackers                                       Variety of teas \n\n\n\nWhen:  Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Abdallah Shrise Temple\, 5300 Metcalf Ave.\, Overland Park\, KS. \n\n\n\n Admission: Adults: $5.00\, Children 4-12 years\, $1.00\, 3 and under: free  Purchase tickets at the door. \n\n\n\nThis is a fun event for the whole family with activities and events for all ages.  The Kansas City Branch of the ESU will have an Informational Booth at the Faire so be sure to stop by and have your photo taken to be added to our Facebook page.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/dbe-kansas-proudly-hosts-the-37th-annual-british-faire-and-tea/
CATEGORIES:Kansas City
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SUMMARY:Evelyn Wrench Speaker Program Lecture: George VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union – Kansas City Branch and the International Relations Council will be presenting the Evelyn Wrench Lecture on Monday\, September 30 at Polsinelli on the Plaza.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSally Bedell Smith is the author of bestselling biographies of Queen Elizabeth II; William S. Paley; Pamela Harriman; Diana\, Princess of Wales; John and Jacqueline Kennedy; and Bill and Hillary Clinton. A contributing editor at Vanity Fair since 1996\, she previously worked at Time and The New York Times\, where she was a cultural news reporter. In 2012\, Smith was the recipient of the Washington Irving Medal for Literary Excellence. She is the mother of three children and lives in Washington\, D.C.\, with her husband\, Stephen G. Smith. \n\n\n\nAbout the Lecture \n\n\n\nGeorge VI and Elizabeth: The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy \n\n\n\nBestselling 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.Bedell Smith was granted access to her parents’ letters and diaries by Queen Elizabeth II. She explains how a loving and devoted marriage helped the king and queen to meet the challenges of World War II\, confirm the public’s faith in the monarchy and raise their daughters Elizabeth and Margaret. Bedell Smith explains how they formed relationships with Churchill and Roosevelt and inspired Britain with their courage and compassion. \n\n\n\nAbout the Evelyn Wrench Speaker Series \n\n\n\nA collaboration between ESU National and ESU Branches across the United States\, the program presents a great opportunity for Branches to connect with their Members and others in their community. Named for ESU founder Evelyn Wrench\, the program provides speakers to ESU Branches throughout the United States over the course of one to two weeks. Wrench Speakers have been renowned historians\, politicians\, and authors\, presenting their work for ESU members and the general public. Lectures cover a wide range of topics\, including but not limited to: current events; history; language and literature; art and architecture; and travel.Schedule6:15       Registration and Reception for Ms. Smith \n\n\n\n7:00       Lecture \n\n\n\n7:45       Book Signing
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/wrench-lecture-sally-bedell-smith/
LOCATION:Polsinelli Law Firm\, 900 W 48th St\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Branch,Kansas City
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SUMMARY:The Questionable Identity of Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 30\, 2023\, 10:00-11:15 am CT \nThe question may be met with chagrin by traditionalists\, but to some\, the identity of William Shakespeare is not positively decided. Dr. Felicia Hardison Londré\, Ph.D\, presents a thought-provoking analysis on the Shakespeare authorship question. This free lecture program is at 10:00 am on Monday\, October 30\, 2023 at Grant Hall Auditorium\, 5228 Charlotte St.\, Kansas City\, MO.\, University of Missouri at Kansas City Campus. Metered parking is immediately south of Grant Hall. \nWas it William Shaksper of Stratford-upon-Avon or Edward De Vere\, 17th Earl of Oxford or some other playwright of the time? Dr. Londré delves into the sensitive question of authorship in an illustrated presentation.  \nDr. Londré\, Curators’ Professor of Theatre at UMKC\, is the honorary co-founder of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and was the founding secretary of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America. In 1999\, she was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Dr. Londré has held visiting professorships at Hosei University in Tokyo and at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She has lectured internationally in cities including Beijing\, Nanjing\, Tokyo\, Osaka\, Venice\, Rouen\, Caen\, Paris (Sorbonne)\, Brussels\, Moscow\, and a lecture tour of Hungary. She began presenting lectures on the Shakespeare authorship question in 1991 and has since presented this lecture to open-minded intellectuals (and others) to audiences in Hungary\, Japan\, China\, and many American cities. \nWhile the English-Speaking Union does not endorse any particular position on this controversy and remains neutral on the Shakespeare authorship question\, it does welcome and encourage debate on this centuries-old topic. Debate promotes critical-thinking skills so educators\, students\, scholars\, and the general public can begin to develop their own opinions on the controversy. \n“It’s the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”—Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC)
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/the-questionable-identity-of-shakespeare-2/
LOCATION:Grant Hall Auditorium\, 5228 Charlotte St.\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City
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SUMMARY:ESU Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to Kansas City\, Missouri for the 2023 ESU Annual Conference. The conference\, under the theme of “Blueprint for Growth: Unity of Purpose\,” will cover diverse and enriching approaches for organizational growth in the ESU’s second century of programming. The conference program will include the ESU 2023 Annual General Meeting\, social events\, including receptions and meals\, breakout sessions\, panel discussions\, and local tours. We invite you to partake in the camaraderie and help us to advance our programs that support teachers\, students\, and recent immigrants. \nOur conference venue will be the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, Missouri 64108. We are pleased to offer cultural activities as part of the conference\, available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please contact Deborah Unger: dunger@esuus.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/esu-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City,National
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SUMMARY:Classical Shindig Book Signing at Nell Hill's
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 19 at 6:00 pm for an evening with two of New Orleans’ most beloved hosts and concert pianists\, Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper\, who sure do know their shindigs. From seasonal celebrations to iconic book clubs to lavish parties for family\, friends\, and non-profits\, Michael and Quinn have seen\, done\, and decorated it all. \nNell Hill’s\, Kansas City’s premier home décor store\, and the English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch are co-hosting a book signing of Michael’s and Quinn’s newly published book\, Classical Shindig\, Amateur Artistry: From the Simple to the Sublime. \nThis gorgeous book is a feast for the senses with pages filled with over 375 delightful photographs\, thirty recipes for every occasion\, QR codes that link to recorded concertos\, and personal stories that take you on a journey from Mississippi County\, Arkansas to the streets of New Orleans by way of New York to a Royal Centennial Gala with Princess Anne. There’s nothing these two won’t do to celebrate their love of food\, music\, and people and they can’t wait to share it all with you! \nSpace is limited. Please RSVP by filling out this online form or by calling the shop at 816-746-4320. \nPurchase your book online in advance to reserve your copy. It will be waiting for you in the register area upon arrival. Only books purchased on Nell Hill’s website will be available at this in-store event. Click here to purchase your copy of the book.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/classical-shindig-book-signing-at-nell-hills-2/
LOCATION:Nell Hill’s\, 4101 N Mulberry Dr.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City
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SUMMARY:A Candle Against the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Ben Martin\, President of the English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch\, has written a stage play titled\, A Candle Against the Dark premiering at the Englewood Arts Center in Independence\, Missouri in October. \nA Candle Against the Dark tells the true story of one Kansas City family’s experience with polio. In addition\, it tells the stories of others who have been affected by the disease. The story follows victims and doctors\, parents and nurses. It recalls a time in our history when we were helpless against a seemingly invincible foe and reminds us of all those who worked so hard to achieve near-total elimination of polio from the world. \nCarl Chinnery describes his family’s battle against polio. The year was 1942 and Carl was the youngest of five brothers who had all been struck with the disease. Carl reads a letter penned by his mother\, describing the family’s experience. That letter was the beginning of a story that Ben Martin turned into this moving and heartfelt stage play. \nAll ESU members\, Friends of ESU\, and guests are invited to be part of this special ESU Kansas City Group Event. \nWhen: Sunday\, October 15\, 2023\, 2:30 PM \nWhere: Englewood Arts Center\, 10901 E Winner Rd\, Independence\, MO. \nTickets: $40 per person. Seats non-reserved. Click below\, select October 15 and number of tickets needed. \nAll proceeds go to fundraising for PolioPlus—A program of Rotary International which established the world’s largest public health initiative: the global eradication of  polio.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/a-candle-against-the-dark-2/
LOCATION:Englewood Arts Center\, 10901 E Winner Rd\, Independence\, MO.\, 10901 E Winner Rd\, Independence\, MO.\, Independence\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kansas City
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