The 80th Anniversary of Churchill’s “Sinews of Peace” Speech
Eighty years ago, on March 5, 1946, history was made when Winston Churchill delivered his iconic “The Sinews of Peace” address, also known as the Churchill Iron Curtain Speech, on […]
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Happy Hour ESU Mongolia: How English Was Introduced in an East Asian Country
Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches The English-Speaking Union is a worldwide nonprofit education-based organization spanning the globe with international branches in 66 countries from Albania to […]
Think & Drink: Distilling the Alchemy: The Research & Finding that Shaped Linda Hall Library’s New Exhibit
On March 13, the Linda Hall Library will debut Alchemy of Knowledge, the largest exhibition in the organization’s history. Presented as the Library celebrates its 80th anniversary, the exhibition takes […]
Think & Drink: The Myth of the Artist: How Kanas City Creatives Really Make a Living
A thriving arts community isn’t built on individual genius alone—it’s built on networks, partnerships, and shared investment, and Kansas City’s creative ecosystem depends on all of us. Kansas City has […]
Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day
Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II, launched on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). It was the largest amphibious invasion […]
The Science of Shakespeare
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 […]
Think & Drink: The Wild is Calling and You’ve Got the Tool to Answer
What if the wild isn’t something you travel to—but something you can turn back on where you live? In this talk, I’ll share stories from cities around the world where […]
Our Favorite Things
Saturday, April 11, 2026 • Dinner: 5:30 PM • Performance: 7:30 PM Bach Aria Soloists is thrilled to collaborate with the excellent Kansas City Actors Theatre in this world premiere […]
Happy Hour: Adelaide Robineau: Breaking the Porcelain Ceiling
Adelaide Alsop Robineau, (1865-1929) is considered one of America’s preeminent studio potters. She began her ceramics career as a china painter, painting designs on porcelain blanks produced by other craftsmen. […]
Think & Drink: Tortellini the Turtle
What does national defense engineering have to do with helping an injured sea turtle swim? More than you might think. When Tortellini, a sea turtle at the Kansas City Zoo, […]
2026 Annual General Meeting
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 […]
2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend
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, […]