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SUMMARY:An Evening of Poetry in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Every so often\, the English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch comes across an unexpected opportunity too special to miss\, even on short notice. We are delighted to share one of those rare finds with you—a free and extraordinary evening we hope you will add to your calendar. All ESU members and Friends of ESU are warmly invited to An Evening of Poetry in the Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Overland Park\, Kansas. \n\n\n\nThe program features a summer evening of poetry set in the serene Emily Dickinson Garden within the Overland Park Arboretum. Enjoy readings by acclaimed poets\, Catherine Anderson and Robert Cole. Each poet will craft and debut an original poem inspired by Summer at the Pond\, adding a personal and meaningful layer to the evening’s readings. \n\n\n\nThe evening will also feature a special musical performance by vocalists Mark Fortino and Susie Corrigan\, bringing an added dimension of artistry to this immersive garden experience. After the poetry and music\, guests will gather in the LongHouse Visitor Center for dessert and conversation. This is a rain-or-shine event; in case of inclement weather\, the readings will be held indoors at LongHouse. \n\n\n\nLocation: Emily Dickinson Garden within the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden\, 8909 W. 179th Street\, Overland Park\, KS. \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nPlenty of free parking \n\n\n\nThe program is free\, but RSVP is required. Click here to RSVP. This program is presented by The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and is underwritten by the David W. Newcomer IV and Gene Ann Newcomer Family Foundation—celebrating the literary arts in connection to the natural world.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/an-evening-of-poetry-in-the-garden/
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SUMMARY:The History of Shakespearean Theatre in Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026 • 5:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches Did you know that Edwin Booth\, brother of John Wilkes Booth (President Lincoln’s assassin)\, performed Shakespeare plays in the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 1850s? And he wasn’t alone. The Hawaiian Kingdom hosted many actors who came to the fabled islands to perform Shakespeare. Our guest speaker\, Professor Mark Lawhorn\, will speak on the history of Shakespearean theatre in Hawaii. He put together a detailed display on this topic for the exhibit of Shakespeare’s First Folio at Kapi’olani Community College in 2016. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Mark Lawhorn\, PhD \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMark Lawhorn is Professor of English at Kapi’olani Community College\, Honolulu\, Hawaii. In 2016\, he spearheaded the acquisition of a copy of the First Folio as part of the national tour of First Folios in all 50 States to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Kapi’olani Community College was the only community college selected to host a copy of the treasured collection during its tour. Lawhorn is the President of the ESU Hawaii Branch and is a member of ESU’s National Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/the-history-of-shakespearean-theatre-in-hawaii/
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SUMMARY:Think & Drink: Pints and Policy: The Documents That Built the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Step beyond the familiar headlines and into the decisions that quietly reshaped the world we live in. In this engaging session\, we revisit the presidency of Harry S. Truman—not as a footnote defined by a single moment\, but as a force behind the modern global order. From the Oval Office of a plainspoken Missourian\, a series of executive orders\, doctrines\, and alliances helped end a war\, redefine civil rights\, and lay the groundwork for today’s international institutions and policies. \n\n\n\nYou’ll explore how Truman—born into a former slave state and shaped by its history—grew into a leader willing to challenge it. His bold actions\, including desegregating the U.S. military and elevating civil rights to a national priority\, came at significant political risk but permanently altered the trajectory of American leadership. This session invites you to reconsider what “founding documents” really mean—not just those of 1776\, but the pivotal decisions of the 20th century that continue to influence global politics\, equality\, and governance today. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nCassie Pikarsky\, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Truman Library and Erica Benson\, The Third Place Historian. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this free Think & Drink lecture which is open to all ESU members and the public\, but registration is required. You will also receive at least one reminder email about the event when you register. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Casual Animal Brewing\, 1725 McGee Street Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free admission but registration is required. Click here and scroll down to June 4 to register. \n\n\n\nAbout Think & Drink Lecture Series: Think & Drink is an exciting new kind of event that combines educational topics with social gatherings. This one-hour lecture program was launched in July of 2025 by Casual Animal Brewing Company\, a microbrewery in the East Crossroads area\, south of downtown Kansas City. The lectures are held on the first and third Thursday of every month and bring together experts\, academics\, and curious minds for evening talks on topics that generate fresh perspectives\, ideas\, and discussion. No topic is off the table.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/think-drink-pints-and-policy-the-documents-that-built-the-modern-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T180000
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SUMMARY:"What is the American Dream?"
DESCRIPTION:The American Dream is one of those ideas everyone thinks they understand until you start peeling it back — and suddenly it becomes a conversation about identity\, opportunity\, struggle\, and belonging. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a moderated panel and community Q&A as we explore how immigrants and refugees define\, pursue\, and reshape this iconic national ideal. Through personal stories\, lived experiences\, and thoughtful dialogue\, we’ll examine how the American Dream has evolved\, what challenges stand in the way\, and how communities across generations continue to keep it alive. \n\n\n\nThe Kansas City Public Library\, through its Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment (RISE) division\, brings this capstone event as we explore the immigrant and refugee experience to a powerful close — inviting reflection\, conversation\, and a deeper understanding of what “The Dream” truly means. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, 6:00-7:30 PM \n\n\n\nWhere: Kansas City Public Library\, Plaza Branch\, 4801 Main St. Kansas City\, MO\, \n\n\n\nTruman Auditorium \n\n\n\nFree admission and plenty of free parking
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/what-is-the-american-dream/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: America: Made in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:With the Commander of the American Forces from Virginia\, four of the first five Presidents from Virginia\, the authors of the Declaration of Independence\, the Bill of Rights\, and the Constitution from Virginia\, an early Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from Virginia\, multiple signers of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia and\, indeed\, the very land on which Washington D.C. stands from Virginia\, it is safe to say that Virginia was indispensable in the creation of our country.  Ellen LeCompte\, President of the ESU Richmond VA Branch\, will share the people\, places\, and things that Virginia contributed to successfully establishing our democracy. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the Richmond\, 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.REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Ellen LeCompte \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEllen LeCompte is president of the ESU Richmond Branch\, a former Regional Chair\, and an ESU SSE alumna. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and is a proud Virginian and an acknowledged expert on the UK listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of their top Advisors in the United States. She has co-authored two books on the late Queen Elizabeth II’s historic relationship between Virginia and Great Britain. In 2025\, Ellen was honored by King Charles III to be made a Dame of the Order of St John\, one of Britain’s oldest chivalric orders dating back to the 12th century.  \n\n\n\nCocktailIt should be a Mint Julep served in a pewter Jefferson Cup—preferably made with Bourbon from George Washington’s distillery at Mount Vernon! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIngredients8 mint leaves1/4-ounce simple syrup*2 ounces bourbonGarnish: mint sprigGarnish: Angostura bitters (optional)StepsIn a silver or pewter cup or rocks glass\, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).*Simple Syrup Ingredients1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup waterPrepare Simple SyrupAdd the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.Stir until sugar is dissolved.Let cool\, then pour into a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.Simple syrup will keep\, refrigerated\, for about one month.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/happy-hour-america-made-in-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T120000
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SUMMARY:Tristan and Emma Travel to New York City: A Fundraiser Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:ESU Members and Friends of ESU are invited to a special fundraiser luncheon on Saturday\, June 27\, to hear the remarkable journeys of our two most recent ESU Kansas City Branch First Place Winners as they performed in our annual Shakespeare Competition. Together\, they will offer a fascinating look at the hard work\, discipline\, and passion for Shakespeare that culminated in this outstanding accomplishment. \n\n\n\nTristan Jenkins\, our First Place winner from this year’s competition\, and Emma Scherman\, last year’s First Place winner\, describe their remarkable experiences as they began preparing for the competition at their school\, the excitement of winning First Place in the Kansas City Branch competition\, traveling to New York City\, meeting fellow competitors from around the nation\, and ultimately performing on one of America’s most celebrated stages at Lincoln Center. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand their unforgettable journey to one of the nation’s most prestigious student Shakespeare competitions in the nation. Tristan’s and Emma’s friends\, relatives\, fellow classmates\, teachers\, and other competition students are all invited to this special luncheon program. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, 12:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: O’Neill’s Restaurant\, 9417 Mission Rd.\, Leawood\, Kansas \n\n\n\nProgram registration fee: $30 per person. Click here to purchase a registration fee. \n\n\n\nSTUDENTS: FREE—Call Jeff Schnabel to confirm you’re attending at (816) 878-1239 \n\n\n\nFood selection: Enjoy the flexibility of ordering from O’Neill’s extensive menu. The cost of your meal will be separate from our Program Registration Fee. Each family\, couple\, or individual will pay from a separate bill at the end of the meal. A cash bar will be available. Please make your reservation no later than June 23 so we have a good count for the restaurant. \n\n\n\nWe will have some wonderful door prizes and a 50/50 raffle at the end of the program. Please call Jeff Schnabel at (816) 878-1239 if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nAbout the Shakespeare Competition \n\n\n\nThe ESU Kansas City Branch has hosted annual Shakespeare Competitions in Kansas City for 42 years. We are proud that we have had two First Place National Winners\, two Second Place National winners\, one Third Place National winner\, and four students who placed in the top ten Finals in the National Shakespeare Competition. This competition helps students develop speaking and critical thinking skills while they explore the beauty of the language and the timeless themes in Shakespeare’s works. These competitions give high school students in the KC metro area the opportunity to prepare a Shakespeare monologue and sonnet for public presentation. They bring Shakespeare to life in their own way and learn to express his works with understanding\, clarity\, and feeling.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/tristan-and-emma-travel-to-nyc-luncheon/
LOCATION:O’Neills Restaurant\, 9417 Mission Rd.\, Leawood\, Kansas\, 66206\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESU Festival Group Night
DESCRIPTION:Macbeth is a Shakespearian tragedy play that tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife\, Macbeth murders the King Duncan and soon becomes a tyrannical ruler marked by guilt\, paranoia\, and further bloodshed before his eventual downfall and death\, restoring order to Scotland. The play is filled with riddles\, prophecies\, and nightmare visions. Macbeth is so powerful that an old superstition says its name should never be uttered in a theatre. This is a must-see production by the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and directed by Sidonie Garrett. ESU members and friends are invited to this special evening on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. We will have reserved seats near the stage at a special ESU discount price. We hope you can join our ESU Group.  \n\n\n\nThis promises to be a spectacular production with lavish stage sets\, colorful costumes\, and featuring an all-star cast. Southmoreland Park is the perfect outdoor setting to bring Macbeth to life and share a beautiful evening in the park with friends and family. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 1\, Curtain is 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Southmoreland Park\, just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum. \n\n\n\nTickets: Tickets: We have arranged a group discount price of $22.00 per seat. To purchase your tickets\, simply phone the Festival’s office at (816) 531-7728. Tell them you are ordering a reserved seat(s) for the “ESU Group” so you will get the discount price. You can pay over the phone by credit or debit card. When you arrive at the Park\, just tell the staff at the entrance you are part of the ESU Group and have a reserved seat. \n\n\n\n6:00 PM—Gates open. \n\n\n\n6:30 and 7:15 PM—Pre-Show Parody: The Festival’s teen apprentice troupe called Team Shakespeare presents a hilarious parody of the Festival play. The parody will amuse both children and adults while helping them understand the plot of Macbeth. You will find the performance between the Festival Gate and the seating area. Two performances: 6:30 or 7:15 PM. \n\n\n\n7:00 PM–Show Talk:  “Show Talk\,” gives audiences an entertaining and educational preview of the play. Show Talk begins at 7:00 pm located near Festival entrance. \n\n\n\n8:00 PM—This production runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.  \n\n\n\nFood Options— \n\n\n\n        A. You may bring your own picnic basket with food and drink items of your choice.  \n\n\n\n        B. You may purchase food and beverages from the various vendors at the park. \n\n\n\n        C. Other snacks are available too…funnel cakes\, kettle corn\, soft drinks\, bottled water and more! \n\n\n\nParking: Allow yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the Festival’s entrance.  \n\n\n\nCarpooling:  If anyone wants to use their car to carpool to reduce the number of cars\, let us  know and we will pass along information so members can contact the carpool drivers to make pick up arrangements. \n\n\n\n Weather:  It’s usually very pleasant in the park by showtime. Watch forecasts and plan accordingly. \n\n\n\nFriends of ESU and Guests:  If you have friends or relatives who would like to join our group at the discounted price\, please feel free to invite them.  \n\n\n\nQuestions?: Call Jeff Schnabel at (816) 878-1239. We hope to see you on July 1st at Southmoreland Park!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/esu-festival-group-night-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T080000
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SUMMARY:ESU 2026 Founder's Award Gala & National Patron Tour "Ovid & Shakespeare's Metamorphoses
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \n\n\n\nThank you again for being part of the truly special week in New York City this past April — a week that brought together the Annual General Conference\, the National Shakespeare Competition\, and\, as its highlight\, the Celebrate Legacy – Inspire the Future reception marking the 25th anniversary of the ESU House and honoring the leadership donors to the first-ever ESU Capacity Building Campaign. We appreciated the support\, enthusiasm and generosity you brought to the evening. Your presence made the event truly memorable\, and we are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to the ESU. \n\n\n\nI am delighted to reiterate the wonderful news I announced that evening: in just one year\, the ESU Capacity Building Campaign has raised over $900\,000\, more than 90% of our $1 million goal\, thanks to you\, our most generous leadership donors. With one year remaining in the Campaign\, we will soon open this effort to the broader ESU community. I have every confidence that they will follow your example and help us exceed our goal. \n\n\n\nWe are profoundly grateful for the generous contributions of so many of you in attendance. Among our leadership supporters is Mr. Donald Best\, who will be the honoree of the 2026 Founder’s Award Gala in London on July 14 at the Oxford–Cambridge Club. \n\n\n\nMr. Donald Best is a distinguished Board member\, devoted steward of our mission\, passionate internationalist and one of the ESU’s most generous donors. His commitment to the ESU of the United States has extended far beyond our national borders: for many years he has championed ESUs around the world and enthusiastically promoted the global fellowship at the heart of our mission. \n\n\n\nHis recognition will be a highlight of an extraordinary week of activities surrounding the Gala. \n\n\n\nUnder the theme of Metamorphoses and guided by Dr. Catherine Loomis\, our program in and around London will feature a series of specially arranged visits to palaces and cultural institutions\, offering behind-the-scenes access and opportunities to meet members of historic families\, distinguished scholars and individuals whose work and insights illuminate the week’s theme. These exceptional experiences\, together with intimate receptions and shared moments with the international ESU community\, will culminate on Tuesday evening\, July 14\, with the Founder’s Award Gala at the Oxford and Cambridge Club honoring our dear friend Donald Best. \n\n\n\nIt promises to be a remarkable week of celebrations\, and I very much hope some of you will join us. Space is limited to 16 participants\, so I encourage you to reserve your place soon by following the link provided. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE  \n\n\n\nThank you once again for your support\, your friendship\, and your belief in the ESU’s mission. I look forward to seeing you in London. \n\n\n\nWith warm regards\,Dr. Quinn PeeperChairman\, The English-Speaking Union
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/esu-2026-founders-award-gala-national-patron-tour-ovid-shakespeares-metamorphoses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000
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SUMMARY:IRC Summer of Global Goals
DESCRIPTION:Every four years\, the World Cup brings together fans from around the globe to celebrate the most widely popular sport in the world: football (or soccer\, if you’re American). This year’s tournament broke a number of records\, including the most teams ever competing (48) and the first time three countries have co-hosted the event (Mexico\, Canada\, and the United States). Not only does the major sporting event have a rich and complicated history\, but this year’s historic nature introduces brand new impacts for Kansas City as a first-time host city. After six games\, guests in the hundreds of thousands\, and complicated shifts in politics and infrastructure\, Kansas City will end the summer much differently than it was at the start. \n\n\n\nThis program showcases four UMKC professors of various disciplines to discuss the history\, cultural shifts\, and environmental impacts of the World Cup on Kansas City. ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to join IRC members for this free program. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026\, 6:00 PMWhere: Strange Days Brewing Co.\, 316 Oak St.\, KCMO
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/irc-summer-of-global-goals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Halifax Resolves
DESCRIPTION:During the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation\, many focus on the colonial activities centering around New England. A little-known event occurred in North Carolina in the little village of Halifax that helped turn the tide and create our nation. The Halifax Resolves and the three North Carolina Delegates that attended the Second Congressional Congress were the catalysts that brought us to the founding of the United States of America. \n\n\n\nWe invite all ESU members and guests to be part of ESU’s continuing celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with this Happy Hour. Brian Burns will describe a historic event that was the first official action for independence from any of the thirteen British colonies in continental North America. \n\n\n\nThis ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Sandhills Pinehurst\, N.C. Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Brian Burns \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBrian Burns is a retired Army Officer living in Pinehurst\, NC. He is the President of the Sandhills Pinehurst\, N.C. Branch of the ESU. He is also on the ESU Happy Hour Committee\, and a member of the ESUUS National Board of Directors. An avid military historian\, Brian earned his degrees in US Military History from Purdue University and the University of Arkansas. With many of the battlefields of the American Revolution and the Civil War within driving distance\, Brian has traveled and visited most up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Although not known for the most famous actions in the American Revolution\, as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States\, he will show how North Carolina played a significant role in the formation of our nation. \n\n\n\nCocktail: \n\n\n\nColonial Rum Punch \n\n\n\nMake ahead: Oleo Saccharum (the colonial secret weapon) Peel strips of lemon zest and toss with ½ cup of sugar and let rest for 30 minutes. The oils from the peel dissolve into the sugar\, creating a fragrant\, silky syrup. \n\n\n\nPrepare: Combine one shot of rum\, ½ cup of citrus juice and one tablespoon of oleo saccharum. Add cold water (or cooled black tea for extra depth – a popular colonial trick). Add a large ice cube and enjoy.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/happy-hour-halifax-resolves/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
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SUMMARY:Think and Drink: Crash Course for Kansas and Missouri Voters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special nonpartisan community discussion designed to help voters better understand the upcoming August primary elections in Kansas and Missouri before heading to the polls. We will not be endorsing any particular candidate or telling anyone how to vote\, just explaining the ballot questions. \n\n\n\nThis moderated panel will break down the major races\, ballot questions\, and policy debates shaping the Kansas City metro and beyond. State and local elections shape people’s daily lives far more directly than many realize\, especially when it comes to public schools\, constitutional rights\, taxes\, courts\, and local government. \n\n\n\nIn a metro area split between Kansas and Missouri\, voters are not just choosing candidates; they are deciding who holds power\, how schools are governed\, how courts interpret rights\, and how much influence citizens themselves will have over the political process. \n\n\n\nThe larger goal of the event is to help people feel more informed\, less overwhelmed\, and more confident walking into the voting booth. Rather than telling people what to think\, the discussion aims to explain how these systems work\, why these races and amendments matter\, and how political\, educational\, and constitutional debates in Kansas and Missouri are increasingly shaping the future of the Kansas City region. \n\n\n\nThis free Think & Drink lecture is open to all ESU members and the public\, but RSVP is required. You will also receive at least one reminder email about the event when you RSVP. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, July 16\, 2026\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Casual Animal Brewing\, 1725 McGee Street Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free admission but RSVP is required. Click here and scroll down to July 16 to RSVP. \n\n\n\nAbout Think & Drink Lecture Series: \n\n\n\nThink & Drink is an exciting new kind of event that combines educational topics with social gatherings. This one-hour lecture program was launched in July of 2025 by Casual Animal Brewing Company\, a microbrewery in the East Crossroads area\, south of downtown Kansas City. The lectures are held on the first and third Thursday of every month and bring together experts\, academics\, and curious minds for evening talks on topics that generate fresh perspectives\, ideas\, and discussion. No topic is off the table. 
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/think-and-drink/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The Loyalist and the Patriot
DESCRIPTION:Step into a gripping dialogue with acclaimed prize-winning historical biographer Flora Fraser and Doug Bradburn\, President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, as they reexamine the American Revolution through a provocative lens. This conversation challenges the familiar narrative of unity and independence. It reveals a nation divided—neighbors\, friends\, even families torn apart by opposing allegiances. Was this truly a revolution\, or America’s first civil war? Through vivid storytelling and historical insight\, Fraser and Bradburn explore the deeply personal conflicts between those who risked everything for independence and those who remained steadfastly loyal to the British Crown.ESU continues celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with this intriguing Happy Hour. Expect a thought-provoking journey into the complexities of loyalty\, identity\, and the true cost of freedom. \n\n\n\nThis Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU New York City Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link.  \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nAbout Flora Fraser \n\n\n\nFlora Fraser is a historical biographer\, based in London\, specializing in archival research on women of the eighteenth century in Europe and in America. Her books include Beloved Emma: The Life of Emma\, Lady Hamilton\, The Unruly Queen: The Life of Queen Caroline\, Princesses: The Daughters of George III\, and Venus of Empire: The Life of Pauline Bonaparte. \n\n\n\nHer recent book\, The Washingtons: George and Martha\, won the 2016 George Washington Book Prize. Her new life of Scottish heroine\, Flora Macdonald is available in the UK as Flora Macdonald ‘Pretty Young Rebel’ (Bloomsbury) and in the US as Flora Macdonald: “Pretty Young Rebel”: Her Life and Story (Knopf).About Douglas Bradburn\, PhD \n\n\n\nDouglas Bradburn is the President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Bradburn joined Mount Vernon in 2013 and was the Founding Director of The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. He became the 11th Director of George Washington’s Mount Vernon in 2018. He is an award-winning author and well-known scholar of early American history. Bradburn is the author of The Citizenship Revolution: Politics and the Creation of the American Union\, 1774-1804\, and three anthologies\, including Early Modern Virginia: Reconsidering the Old Dominion. He is the co-founder and editor of the award-winning book series\, Early American Histories\, at the University of Virginia Press\, and the winner of numerous awards\, grants\, and fellowships\, including the yearlong Gilder Lehrman Research Fellowship at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello.Exclusive Patron Membership OfferFor a limited time\, we invite you to enjoy a special benefit available only through this ESU Happy Hour event. Members who upgrade to a National Patron Membership\, and new supporters who join at the National Patron level\, will receive an autographed copy of Flora Fraser’s acclaimed book\, Flora Macdonald: Pretty Young Rebel her life and story\,” a unique keepsake from this exceptional presentation featuring Flora Fraser and Doug Bradburn.Patron Members play a vital role in sustaining the English-Speaking Union’s mission to educate\, inspire\, and connect people through the power of the English language and its rich cultural heritage. Signed copies are limited and will be available while supplies last. We hope you will take this opportunity to become a National Patron Member and help ensure the continued strength and impact of the ESU for years to come.Colonial Rum Punch“One of sour\, two of sweet\, three of strong\, four of weak.”Ingredients:1 part fresh lime juice (the “sour”)2 parts sugar or simple syrup (the “sweet”)3 parts dark rum (the “strong”)4 parts water or weak tea (the “weak”)Optional: grated nutmeg on top (very traditional!)Instructions:Stir the lime juice and sugar together until the sugar dissolves.Add the rum and mix well.Pour in the water or tea and stir again.Taste and adjust—colonial recipes were flexible.Serve over ice (or without if you want to stay historically accurate).
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/happy-hour-the-loyalist-and-the-patriot/
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SUMMARY:Think and Drink: The Forever Trade War and What It Means for Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:The trade war has become the new normal. Drawing on original Trade War Lab survey research\, attendees will learn how businesses in our region are navigating tariffs\, uncertainty\, supply chain shifts\, and the politics of U.S.-China competition. Data from the Trade War Lab 2025 Tariff Impact Survey shows that many firms say tariffs hurt them\, but relatively few take political action in response. Is the securitization of trade policy why costly and ineffective trade policies persist in this country? Come and see how the KU Trade War Lab conducts timely\, regionally relevant research to help Kansas City businesses\, associations\, and policymakers make sense of a complex and rapidly changing trade landscape. \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Jack Zhang\, PhD \n\n\n\nJack Zhang is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Trade War Lab at the University of Kansas (KU). He is a Council on Foreign Relations Term Member and a Public Intellectual Fellow with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. He received his PhD from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and was a postdoctoral research fellow at Princeton University prior to joining the faculty at KU. His research explores the political economy of trade and conflict in East Asia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis free Think & Drink lecture is open to all ESU members and the public\, but RSVP is required. You will also receive at least one reminder email about the event when you RSVP. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, August 6\, 2026\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Casual Animal Brewing\, 1725 McGee Street Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free admission but RSVP is required. Click here and scroll down to August 6 to RSVP. \n\n\n\nAbout Think & Drink Lecture Series: \n\n\n\nThink & Drink is an exciting new kind of event that combines educational topics with social gatherings. This one-hour lecture program was launched in July of 2025 by Casual Animal Brewing Company\, a microbrewery in the East Crossroads area\, south of downtown Kansas City. The lectures are held on the first and third Thursday of every month and bring together experts\, academics\, and curious minds for evening talks on topics that generate fresh perspectives\, ideas\, and discussion. No topic is off the table. 
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/think-and-drink-8-6-26/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Connecticut: “The Provisions State”
DESCRIPTION:As ESU Happy Hours continue to salute America’s 250th birthday\, we turn to the great state of Connecticut. By the mid-to-late 1700’s\, western Connecticut had developed as a quiet\, agricultural “backwater\,” landlocked and insulated from the politics and secessionist turmoil of the big colonial cities. Nevertheless\, during the Revolutionary War\, Connecticut earned the nickname “The Provisions State\,” by supplying vast amounts of meat\, grain\, clothing\, and weaponry to General George Washington’s Continental Army\, and was second only to Massachusetts in the number of men serving in the war. \n\n\n\nGovernor Jonathan Trumbull was the only colonial governor to openly and actively support the rebellion from the beginning. George Washington heavily relied on Trumbull’s logistical support\, famously referring to him as “Brother Jonathan.”  Many other soldiers\, spies and resistance activities came out of “the Nutmeg State.” Join us as our guest speaker\, Judge Edward Krumeich\, relates the many lesser-known military men\, skirmishes\, and resistance activities that came out of Connecticut. \n\n\n\nThis Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Greenwich\, CT Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required to receive the webinar link. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Judge Edward Krumeich  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdward Krumeich serves as a judge of the Connecticut Superior Court in Stamford and is a former partner at the Greenwich law firm of Ivey\, Barnum & O’Mara. A lifelong Greenwich resident\, he developed an early appreciation for the town’s rich history and traditions through his mother\, Marie C. Krumeich\, a public-school teacher and respected historian who authored A Child’s History of Greenwich. Inspired by her passion for local history\, Judge Krumeich has written extensively about Greenwich’s past in a variety of publications. \n\n\n\nBefore taking the bench\, Ed built an impressive record of public service. A graduate of Hamilton College and the Case Western Reserve University School of Law\, he served for many years in a variety of leadership roles in local government. His service included serving as Chairman of the Greenwich Board of Social Services\, as a member of the Representative Town Meeting\, and on the Budget Committee of the Board of Estimate and Taxation\, the town’s finance board. \n\n\n\nEd is also an experienced performer\, with featured roles in community theater and performances with “The Off Sounders\,” a local men’s a cappella group. His wife\, Elizabeth\, is also a lawyer and active community member. As a student\, Beth received the ESU Isabel Carden Griffin Memorial Scholarship to study in England during her gap year between high school and college.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/happy-hour-connecticut-the-provisions-state/
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SUMMARY:Think and Drink: Tips & Tricks for Those Saddled by Midwest Nice
DESCRIPTION:In this sharp\, soulful\, and unfiltered follow-up to Pimps & Preachers\, Dr. Nicole Price—aka the original Holy\, Educated Muthaf*cka—calls in the over-functioners\, the peacemakers\, and the brilliant-but-exhausted humans who are tired of being “nice” when what’s needed is real. Rooted in radical empathy\, this session explores how to stay spiritually grounded\, emotionally clear\, and intellectually sharp—even when you’re surrounded by noise\, nonsense\, or outright foolishness. Because real empathy isn’t about absorbing every emotion in the room—it’s about knowing where to focus your energy. \n\n\n\nThis free Think & Drink lecture is open to all ESU members and the public\, but RSVP is required. You will also receive at least one reminder email about the event when you RSVP. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, August 20\, 2026\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Casual Animal Brewing\, 1725 McGee Street Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free admission but RSVP is required. Click here and scroll down to August 20 to RSVP. \n\n\n\nParking: Street parking available but arrive early for best choices and for best non-reserved open seating. \n\n\n\nAbout Think & Drink Lecture Series: \n\n\n\nThink & Drink is an exciting new kind of event that combines educational topics with social gatherings. This one-hour lecture program was launched in July of 2025 by Casual Animal Brewing Company\, a microbrewery in the East Crossroads area\, south of downtown Kansas City. The lectures are held on the first and third Thursday of every month and bring together experts\, academics\, and curious minds for evening talks on topics that generate fresh perspectives\, ideas\, and discussion. No topic is off the table.  \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Dr. Nicole Price \n\n\n\nDr. Price is an engineer-turned-leadership strategist and CEO of Lively Paradox. A leading voice in empathy-driven leadership\, she equips professionals to build trust\, lead strategically\, and grow intentionally. Her keynotes and programs help leaders turn empathy into their competitive edge—measurable\, actionable\, and built\, not born.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/think-and-drink-8-20-26/
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SUMMARY:King Charles' Birthday Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite social events of the year—a tea party celebrating King Charles III’s upcoming 78th birthday in November. It’s an ESU Tea Party with plenty of charm\, delicious treats\, and a setting fit for a king. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a delicious spread of tea sandwiches\, sweets\, Brenda’s signature scones\, mock Devonshire cream\, fruit butter or jams\, and premium tea. Brenda Hedrick\, owner of Anna Marie’s Teas\, says it best: This is no ordinary tea party—this King’s Tea Party is delightfully extravagant!” It’s a special occasion you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nThis English tea will be held in a stately three-story\, 5\,000-square-foot home built in 1913. With Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired details\, oak trim\, fireplaces\, open rooms\, a wraparound porch\, and beautiful antique furnishings\, it’s a wonderful backdrop for an English tea served on a special collection of china and silver. \n\n\n\nOur teas will also include a champagne toast to King Charles’ 78th birthday\, our popular trivia quiz\, special door prizes\, and a 50/50 raffle. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026. Choose from two seatings: 10:30 am or 2:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: 343 W. Liberty Dr.\, Liberty\, MO. Directions and map: Click here( scroll down to Tea Parties and Private Events) \n\n\n\nTickets: $45 per person. All-inclusive\, including taxes and gratuities. Click here to purchase tickets.  \n\n\n\nFriends and Guests: Friends are welcome\, so feel free to bring someone along. Our ESU teas have sold out for the past ten years\, so we recommend getting tickets early. \n\n\n\nParking: Parking is limited\, so carpooling is encouraged. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jeff Schnabel (816) 878-1239
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/king-charles-birthday-tea-party-3/
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SUMMARY:Think and Drink: Science of Sarcasm
DESCRIPTION:Despite there being no logical reason to say the opposite of what you mean\, and many people dismissing sarcasm as maladaptive\, full of contempt\, and “bad for you”\, its use is ubiquitous. So\, why would anybody use verbal irony and sarcasm\, if we risk not only being misunderstood\, but possibly worse? Newer science says that irony is actually good for you! It can help regulate emotions\, foster creativity\, and manage social relationships. This lecture will discuss science related to sarcasm\, from examples and prevalence of sarcasm in the world around us\, what happens in your brain when you encounter it\, and how we can use this communicative superpower to our advantage. \n\n\n\nThis free Think & Drink lecture is open to all ESU members and the public\, but RSVP is required. You will also receive at least one reminder email about the event when you RSVP. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, September 3\, 2026\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Casual Animal Brewing\, 1725 McGee Street Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free admission but RSVP is required. Click here and scroll down to September 3rd to RSVP. \n\n\n\nParking: Street parking available but arrive early for best choices and for best non-reserved open seating. \n\n\n\nAbout Think & Drink Lecture Series: \n\n\n\nThink & Drink is an exciting new kind of event that combines educational topics with social gatherings. This one-hour lecture program was launched in July of 2025 by Casual Animal Brewing Company\, a microbrewery in the East Crossroads area\, south of downtown Kansas City. The lectures are held on the first and third Thursday of every month and bring together experts\, academics\, and curious minds for evening talks on topics that generate fresh perspectives\, ideas\, and discussion. No topic is off the table.  \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Dr. Valeria Pfeifer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr.  Pfeifer is the Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling\, University of Missouri-Kansas City. She broadly studies the Psychology of Language\, specifically asking questions about how language relates to cognition\, emotions\, and aging. For example\, Dr. Pfeifer is interested in how language and social interactions relate to wellbeing\, especially in older adults. She also researches how figurative language (such as metaphor or irony) can help express and regulate emotions.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/think-and-drink-science-of-sarcasm/
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SUMMARY:The Questionable Identity of William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:The question may be met with chagrin by traditionalists\, but to some\, the identity of William Shakespeare is not positively decided. Dr. Felicia Londré\, Ph.D\, presents a thought-provoking analysis on the Shakespeare authorship question. This free lecture program is at 10:00 am on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\, on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Location on campus to be announced on our website in August. In the meantime\, please save the date. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nDr. Londré\, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emerita 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. \n\n\n\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 public can begin to develop their own opinions on the controversy. \n\n\n\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-william-shakespeare-2/
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SUMMARY:39th Annual British Faire
DESCRIPTION:The British Are Coming!  All ESU members and guests are invited to the 39th Annual British Faire sponsored by the Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas. Prepare to be transported across the pond to experience the charm and elegance of a traditional British Faire and Tea.​ This annual fundraising event benefits retirement communities and local charities. \n\n\n\nSome of the events and activities at the British Faire: Traditional British afternoon tea\, Celtic jewelry\, the best local British vendors\, antiques\, crafts\, books\, specialty foods and cheeses\, Christmas crackers\, variety of teas \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nNew Location: Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch\,14895 Antioch Rd.\, Overland Park\, 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. Ticket information coming soon. SAVE THE DATE! \n\n\n\nClick here for more details \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/39th-annual-british-faire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T210000
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to this holiday classic produced by KCRep. This production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a blend of classic storytelling with lively and energetic performances by an all-star cast. \n\n\n\nFor more than 40 years\, Kansas City’s beloved tradition has created holiday memories for families all around our community. KCRep is excited to announce the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge will be performed by Mark Robbins beginning this year. Mark has been the understudy for the role since 2021 and has performed various roles in the production since 1984. Mark is a good friend of ESU as he has been one of our three judges in our annual ESU Shakespeare Competition for many years. \n\n\n\nJoin Ebenezer Scrooge on his redemptive journey with Christmas past\, present\, and future\, and rediscover the true meaning of the holidays. You’ll meet the Cratchits\, Tiny Tim\, and the irresistible Fezziwigs\, and hear the haunting and joyous Candlelight Carol — all this and more\, to kindle your Christmas spirit.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026\, Curtain: 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Spencer Theatre\, UMKC Campus\, 4949 Cherry St.\, Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: We have special ESU discounted group tickets at $39.20 and they are waiving the processing fee for us. Call the KCRep boxoffice at (816) 235-5771. Ask for Gabe Adams and tell him you are with the ESU Group to purchase ticket(s) to A Christmas Carol on December 2nd. Purchase with credit or debit card. Pick up your ticket(s) in lobby at the Will Call desk under name “ESU Group.” Our seats will be in blocks of 4\, 3\, 2\, or singles near the stage. Boxoffice hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm. If no answer\, leave message and Gabe will return your call. \n\n\n\nParking: Free parking is available in the parking lot on the east side of Spencer Theatre. Additional free parking is available at the UMKC Cherry Street Parking Garage (5009 Oak St.) on the fifth floor which has a skywalk to Spencer Theatre or on level 6. \n\n\n\nGroup Photo: After the performance\, we will meet in the theatre lobby for a group photo.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Call Jeff Schnabel (816) 878-1239 or email: jschnabelkc@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to get together with other ESU members and meet new members. We hope you will share the season with the people you love at A Christmas Carol. 
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/a-christmas-carol-2/
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