BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kansas City - ECPv6.8.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kansas City REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T085649 CREATED:20251207T193927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T182955Z UID:1554-1776902400-1777247999@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 24th-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 … \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference. 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:\nTrace 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. \nOur Conference venue will be 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 at The Shelbourne Sonesta Hotel\, 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 \n$650 \n \nPrint Registration Form \n \n \n \n\n \n Register Here URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/2026-annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Events with Tickets,National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/2026_Annual_Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T085650 CREATED:20260208T191520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T192146Z UID:1604-1777104000-1777309200@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend 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! \n\n\n\nWeekend package tickets go on sale soon! URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/2026-esu-national-shakespeare-competition-weekend/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/ESU_national_shakespeare.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T085650 CREATED:20260125T182505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T003323Z UID:1581-1777572000-1777582800@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:WorldQuest 2026 DESCRIPTION:If you love trivia contests\, this event is for you! The International Relations Council is hosting WORLDQUEST 2026 again this year and all ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nTeams of eight representing area businesses\, universities\, nonprofit organizations\, community groups\, ambitious students\, and globetrotters put their global knowledge to the test. There will be six rounds of ten questions covering topics like global affairs\, geography\, world languages and cultures\, history\, and more in this fun and interactive competition. The winning team takes home the traveling trophy\, while second-place and third-place teams win valuable prizes. \n\n\n\nLast year ESU sponsored a table of eight and we would like to sponsor a table of eight again this year\, perhaps two ESU tables if enough interest. \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, 6:00 to 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center\, 8788 Metcalf\, Overland Park\, KS. \n\n\n\nTickets: $60 per person. You may pay at the door with credit/debit card or cash. But please call Jim Paszkiewicz at (816) 807-3229 to confirm so we have a list of who’s attending. The ticket price includes a buffet-style dinner. \n\n\n\nParking: Plenty of free parking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Favorite ThingsApril 11 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm CDT Happy Hour: Adelaide Robineau: Breaking the Porcelain CeilingApril 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm CDT Think & Drink: Tortellini the TurtleApril 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT 2026 Annual General MeetingApril 23 – April 262026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition WeekendApril 25 @ 8:00 am – April 27 @ 5:00 pm CDT WorldQuest 2026April 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CDT Think & Drink: Fueling the Show: Nutrition Strategy of Major League BaseballMay 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT ESU Festival Group NightJuly 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm CDT URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/worldquest-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/01/Worldquest2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T085650 CREATED:20260315T172740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T172742Z UID:1644-1778176800-1778180400@www.esuus.org SUMMARY:Think & Drink: Fueling the Show: Nutrition Strategy of Major League Baseball DESCRIPTION:Most people think professional baseball players have unlimited resources and perfect nutrition. The reality is far more nuanced. From coaching a minor league athlete transitioning into the big leagues\, to navigating food superstitions before a game\, to answering constant questions about protein — this job isn’t just about meal plans. Sports Dietetics is about performance strategy\, psychology\, logistics\, and trust. Erika Wincheski is a veteran in the world of performance nutrition for Major League Baseball and she’ll take you inside the clubhouse to show you what fueling elite athletes actually looks like. \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\, May 7\, 2026\, 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Casual Animal Brewing\, 1721-1725 McGee Street Kansas City\, MO \n\n\n\nTickets: Free admission but registration is required. Click here to register. \n\n\n\nAbout Erika Wincheski \n\n\n\nErika Wincheski is in her ninth season with the Royals and fifth as the Director of Sports Nutrition. In her role\, she supports all levels of the organization\, develops and maintains nutrition standards and helps players maximize their performance and recovery through enhancing nutrition. She is a Licensed Dietitian and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She’s also currently serving as Vice President of the Professional Baseball Dietitian Society. \n\n\n\nShe had spent the previous five-plus years working at EXOS in Phoenix\, Arizona. During her time with EXOS\, she worked under contract with the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball as well as the Arizona Cardinals\, Arizona Coyotes and U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. Wincheski received her bachelor’s degree in nutrition from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo\, Calif.\, while she did a postgraduate dietetic internship through the University of Maryland. \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-drink-fueling-the-show-nutrition-strategy-of-major-league-baseball/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/03/tad_may7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T223000 DTSTAMP:20260406T085650 CREATED:20260301T191613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T191615Z UID:1630-1782936000-1782945000@www.esuus.org 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: We have arranged group discount tickets on sale beginning May 12. Check our website on May 12th with details on how to purchase discounted tickets at www.esuus.org/kansascity \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! 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