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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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \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/
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: A Very Long Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The National World War I Museum is collaborating with Alliance Française de Kansas City with a special film screening of the 2004 award-winning film A Very Long Engagement. This is the final film from a French Film Festival hosted by Alliance Française de Kansas City. \n\n\n\nAll ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to this special screening on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 2:00 pm. The screening will be at the National World War I Museum auditorium. Tickets are $10. Please note this film is in French with English subtitles. Rated R with a runtime of 134 minutes. Click here to learn more and get tickets. \n\n\n\nAbout the film: \n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of World War I\, A Very Long Engagement is a sweeping\, visually stunning romantic drama starring Audrey Tautou and Gaspard Ulliel. \n\n\n\nThe film follows a young woman’s unwavering quest to uncover the truth about her fiancé\, who has gone missing at the front – blending love\, mystery\, and the harsh realities of war into a deeply moving story. \n\n\n\nThe Kansas City Branch of the English-Speaking Union has a special connection to World War I. In fact\, our very first branch president\, Lt. Colonel Marvin H. Gates\, served as a commanding officer in France during the Great War. That shared history makes A Very Long Engagement an especially meaningful film for ESU\, as it reflects on the personal stories and shared experiences and creates a natural link that brings people together across time and borders even in the hardest times. We hope you can join us on May 9.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/film-screening-a-very-long-engagement/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Elizabeth I: in Her Own Words
DESCRIPTION:The New York City Branch of the English Speaking Union invites you to join us on May 13\, 2026 at 5PM EDT\n\n\n\n\n\nESU National Board Member Mary Coleman Way in Conversation with Tamara Meneghini on \n\n\n\nElizabeth I: in Her Own Words \n\n\n\nA critically acclaimed one-woman play\, by Carole Levin\, in collaboration with Tamara Meneghini and Sabin Epstein\, that combines Elizabeth I’s own letters and speeches\, the poetry of Shakespeare\, and music of the period to reveal a complex woman and ruler reflecting on her life and reign.  The play\, which has performed to sold out audiences at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and elsewhere\, explores her inner thoughts\, fears\, loves\, and triumphs\, from the Spanish Armada to her relationships with her cousin\,Mary\, Queen of Scots\, her mother\, Ann Boleyn\, her sister\, Mary Tudor\, and both Robert Dudley and the Earl of Essex\, challenging perceptions of the “Virgin Queen.” The program will include excerpts from the performance. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nAbout Tammy Meneghini \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTammy Meneghini is the co-creator\, collaborating writer\, producer\, and plays the role of Elizabeth I in Elizabeth I: In Her Own Words\, a full-length solo play.  She has toured the play to various theatres and venues in the United States\, as well as being featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024\, receiving 4 and 5-star reviews to sold out audiences.  She is an accomplished actor and director\, based in Colorado\, where she works frequently onstage and off.  Currently\, she is in the BETC (Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company) production of Mary Jane\, by Amy Herzog.  She is one of the founders of the Rocky Mountain Artists Safety Alliance and collaborated with regional theatre companies to create the Community Standards for Theatre for the Colorado Theatre Community. She is on the faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder\, where she teaches courses in acting\, movement\, voice\, musical theatre\, and the annual senior showcase of work in NYC.  Her work on the Elizabeth Project continues to grow and play to receptive audiences far and wide.   \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please visit: \n\n\n\nwww.tamarameneghini.com \n\n\n\nAbout Mary Coleman Way \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMary Coleman Way has made a lasting impact on the theater community by dedicating more than a decade to leading Southwest Shakespeare Company\, where she is now Vice President of the Board of Directors. A multifaceted artist\, she is a member of the League of Professional Theater Women\, an NEA adjudicator\, and a frequent participant in classical theater auditions and ESU\, Kennedy Center\, and HSMT competitions. She is also a writer for film\, stage\, and television\, a director\, composer\, and administrator.  Mary’s commitment to the arts is furthered through her active involvement on the Boards of Arizona Citizens for the Arts\, Southwest Shakespeare Company\, and the National Board of the English Speaking Union. Beyond Shakespeare\, Mary\, alongside her husband\, founded Fit Via Vi\, a film production company that has expanded to include Broadway and TV\, earning several Tony and Oscar nominations. Most recently\, the company produced Redwood\, the highly acclaimed Broadway musical starring Idina Menzel\, Sugarcane\, a 2025 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary\, and ARCO\, a 2026 Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature Film. \n\n\n\nHappy Hour Cocktail \n\n\n\nQueen Elizabeth loved a good beer. So take out a Blue Moon with a refreshing slice of lemon or lime\, and enjoy! Cheers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHappy Hour: The Loyalist and the PatriotJuly 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  CDT Think and Drink: The Forever Trade War and What It Means for Kansas CityAugust 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  CDT Happy Hour: Connecticut: “The Provisions State”August 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  CDT Think and Drink: Tips & Tricks for Those Saddled by Midwest NiceAugust 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  CDT King Charles’ Birthday Tea PartyAugust 29 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm  CDT \n\nHappy Hour: The Loyalist and the PatriotJuly 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  CDT Think and Drink: The Forever Trade War and What It Means for Kansas CityAugust 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  CDT Happy Hour: Connecticut: “The Provisions State”August 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  CDT Think and Drink: Tips & Tricks for Those Saddled by Midwest NiceAugust 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  CDT King Charles’ Birthday Tea PartyAugust 29 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm  CDT Think and Drink: Science of SarcasmSeptember 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  CDT The Questionable Identity of William ShakespeareOctober 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am  CDT 39th Annual British FaireNovember 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  CST A Christmas CarolDecember 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm  CST
URL:https://www.esuus.org/kansascity/event/happy-hour-elizabeth-i-in-her-own-words/
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SUMMARY:Think & Drink: How to Watch the World Cup Like You Know What You Are Doing
DESCRIPTION:As Kansas City steps onto the global stage\, this lively\, community-focused session is designed to build excitement for the FIFA World Cup while helping fans feel confident and connected to the game. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just starting to pay attention\, this panel breaks down what actually matters on the pitch—from formations and pressing to why possession doesn’t always equal control—alongside a clear\, engaging overview of how the tournament works. Featuring local voices who have helped shape Kansas City’s rise as a soccer city\, the conversation will spotlight key storylines\, teams\, and players to watch\, while offering practical (and fun) ways to pick a team to follow. Expect an accessible\, energetic 45-minute moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nKey takeaway: You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the game\, a stronger connection to Kansas City’s soccer community\, and everything you need to fully enjoy the World Cup experience. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nBlair Kerkoff\, sportswriter and host of Sportsbeat KC\, and Benny Feilhaber\, former professional soccer midfielder and current coach\, known for his time with the U.S. Men’s National Team and Sporting Kansas City. \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 21\, 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 May 21 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-how-to-watch-the-world-cup-like-you-know-what-you-are-doing/
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