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SUMMARY:2026 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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\n\n\nHIGHLIGHTS \n\n\n\nRevolution in Old New York: Soldiers\, Spies & Statesmen of the American Revolution Walking Tour:Trace the footsteps of revolution through Manhattan’s past and present.Lunch on historic Stone Street or Fraunces TavernOne of New York City’s oldest surviving streets\, originally paved in 1658.andArt of the Gilded Age at The Met Museum Guided TourUncover the brilliance and forgotten voices of the Gilded Age at The Met. \n\n\n\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\n\n$650 \n\n\n\nPrint Registration Form \n\n\n\nRegister Here: https://secure.esuus.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F28695
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/2026-annual-general-meeting/
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Branch Shakespeare Competition
DESCRIPTION:New Orleans Branch Shakespeare Competition
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/new-orleans-branch-shakespeare-competition/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Jane Austen and You
DESCRIPTION:February 11\, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST\n\n\n\nAfter 250 years\, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are read by people all over the world and have been made into countless TV\, film\, theatre\, and radio adaptations. She is known for her sharp wit\, social commentary on the English Regency period\, and pioneering contributions to the development of the modern novel. Her works—such as Pride and Prejudice\, Sense and Sensibility\, Emma\, and Mansfield Park—blend romance with incisive critiques of class\, gender roles\, and the expectations placed on women in 18th- and early 19th-century society.Austen’s writing is celebrated for its elegant prose\, memorable characters\, and subtle irony. Though she gained limited fame during her lifetime\, she is now regarded as one of the most important and beloved authors in English literature.Jane Austen’s reputation has reached legendary status in the modern world. Her works have achieved remarkable global recognition\, evidenced by their translation into more than 40 languages. The Jane Austen Society has branches worldwide including The Jane Austen Society of North America which has over 5\,000 members in 83 Regions. Followers of Jane Austen on social media and local clubs total well over 100\,000.Last year marked the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.  To understand why she is still regarded with such affection by fans the world over\, our ESU Happy Hour guest speaker\, John King\, will discuss her family\, her times\, where to start (or return to) her works\, and how to get the most reward from reading her novels. Whether you read Austen often\, or never\, you will enjoy engaging with a writer whose novels have delighted men and women in every corner of the globe for over two centuries.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Atlanta 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.About John KingJohn is a current member of the Georgia Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America and a longtime volunteer for many Atlanta civic and nonprofit organizations including past member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Opera\, counselor for Boy Scouts of America\, past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Historic Oakland Foundation\, and past Chair of the Program Committee of the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta.For twenty years\, John worked in the sale and implementation of Information Technology solutions\, primarily Enterprise Resource Planning systems. In 2011 he began providing consulting and training to IT sales teams. He has delivered these services on five continents\, to clients that include SAP\, Oracle\, Google\, and IBM.He earned a BBA degree in Marketing from Georgia State University in 1991 and a Master’s degree in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech in 1997. His interests include sailing\, watercolor\, horology\, math\, astronomy\, history\, and English literature.CocktailRegency MocktailInspired by the 19th-century punch tradition with modern non-alcoholic ingredientsIngredients:1 oz brewed black tea (strong\, cooled; Earl Grey or Assam are ideal)1 oz pomegranate juice (or non-alcoholic red wine for a richer base)½ oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)½ oz demerara or simple syrup (to taste)Dash of grated nutmegOptional: orange blossom water (1–2 drops for a floral Regency flair)Garnish: lemon or orange wheel\, optional herbs like mint or thyme 
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-jane-austen-and-you/
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A Civil and a World War
DESCRIPTION:As the calendar turns to 2026\, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. Throughout the year\, ESU will feature several Happy Hours that give us an opportunity to pause and reflect on this historic milestone.The American Revolution was a war unlike any other—one of ideas and ideals\, that shaped “the course of human events.” With 165 principal engagements from 1775-1783\, the Revolutionary War was the catalyst for American independence. The Revolutionary War was not just a civil war conflict between colonists who remained loyal to the Crown and those who sought independence from British rule. When other European powers like France and Spain officially entered the war\, it expanded into a global clash of empires—a veritable World War.Today’s Happy Hour guest speaker\, Dr. Henry (Phil) Williams III\, president of ESU’s Charlottesville\, VA Branch\, will describe the early beginnings of the war from 1775 through 1783. He will illustrate the eight-year conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies beginning with the Battles of Lexington and Concord and ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783\, which formally recognized American independence.Williams will explain that the true history of the Revolution must not be taught just from an American-centric focus\, but also how England\, the Commonwealth\, and Europe viewed and\, in fact\, taught this period of history quite differently.Join us as the ESU launches a journey toward this landmark event as we  commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Charlottesville\, 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.About Dr. Henry (Phil) Williams IIIDr. Williams is originally from Michigan. He received degrees and diplomas from Culver Military Academy\, the University of Virginia\, the University of Edinburgh\, Scotland\, the University of Florence\, Italy\, and two Master’s and a Doctorate in International Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy\, Tufts University. He has lived in four foreign countries and has studied and worked professionally in four foreign languages: French\, Greek\, Italian\, and Turkish. Formerly a Wall Street and International Investment Banker\, he currently lectures on a variety of topics\, including American History\, Turkey\, and the Middle East. He has been featured on National Public Radio related to several of his interests\, has written many news commentary pieces on Turkey and the Middle East\, and has published scholarly articles on Ottoman and Turkish Law. He has been teaching a course at Koç University\, Istanbul\, Türkiye\, titled “Turkey and America\, East and West – Where the Twain Meet” since 2015. Dr. Williams is the President of the Charlottesville Branch of the English-Speaking Union and a past Virginia State President of the Sons of the American Revolution with which he is still active. He served on the board of the American Friends of Turkey for over twenty-three years. He is an avid sportsman with keen interests in equestrian pursuits\, racquet sports and swimming.  He also inherited a love of Antique and Classic cars and has been active in his local car club for many years. Marilyn Williams is his wife\, and they have two grown children\, Margaret and Phillip. What did a Revolutionary Period Happy Hour Look Like?The Founding Fathers drank a wide variety of alcoholic beverages\, including whiskey\, rum\, ale\, beer\, cider\, wine (Madeira\, claret\, and champagne)\, and punch. Popular drinks often served at official functions included Madeira wine and various punches. Many of the founders had specific preferences; for example\, John Adams favored hard cider and Madeira\, while George Washington was a fan of whiskey and Madeira. Non-alcoholic drinks like cider\, small beer (a low-alcohol brew)\, and coffee were also commonly consumed for refreshment and social reasons.   \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/the-american-revolution-a-civil-and-a-world-war/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Churchill and the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:During World War I\, Britain made numerous and often contradictory promises in the Middle East—including the Sykes–Picot Agreement\, the Balfour Declaration\, commitments to Arab leaders\, and support for Wilson’s Fourteen Points—in an effort to secure allies. After the Ottoman Empire collapsed\, Britain faced the challenge of reconciling these conflicting obligations. Winston Churchill\, guided by T. E. Lawrence and Gertrude Bell\, led key meetings and decisions in 1921–22 that ultimately shaped the modern Middle East. \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual eventThe event will begin at 6:00PM ET \n\n\n\n$10-30 \n\n\n\nRegister Here: https://secure.esuus.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F29979
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/virtual-event-churchill-and-the-middle-east/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: A Brief History of Toys for Tots
DESCRIPTION:From its humble beginnings in 1947\, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted todonate dolls to a charity that would distribute the toys to children in need. Sheconvinced her husband to create one. He looked to fellow Marine reservists to get thejob done. The project was a huge success and was officially adopted by the MarineCorps in 1948 and went nationwide almost immediately.Today\, Toys for Tots is recognized as an official activity of the Marine Corps and part ofthe official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve. For the past 77 years\, the Toys for Totsprogram along with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve have led a campaign to collect newand unwrapped toys\, providing millions of gifts annually to underprivileged childrenduring the holiday season.Today’s Happy Hour guest speaker is Major Gunnar Spafford\, USMC (Ret.) who is theDeputy Vice President of Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The Foundation hassupported Toys for Tots since 1991. Major Spafford will describe the history of Toys forTots and how it has become a worldwide program. The Major will also explain the goalsof the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Sandhills 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.About Major Gunnar Spafford\, USMC (Ret.)Major Spafford joined the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in August 2023 as the Deputy Vice President of Business Development working within the Marketing & Development department. Major Spafford served in the United States Marine Corps as both an enlisted infantryman and a military police officer before being competitively selected for the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program to receive education and training to become a Marine Corps Officer.As a Military Policeman\, he served in multiple billets to include Assistant Special Operations Chief\, Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of a weapons storage facility\, Watch Command\, Patrol Supervisor\, Special Reaction Team (SRT)\, and SRT sniper. As an officer\, Major Spafford served as Deputy Provost Marshal\, Executive Officer\, Operations Officer\, and Senior Operations Officer before fulfilling his final role as a Manpower Program Manager for Headquarters Marine Corps\, Manpower & Reserve Affairs.After 25 total years of service\, Gunnar retired from the Marine Corps and continued as a strategic and innovative Project Management Professional with a diverse background in program leadership and process improvements\, most recently working as the Deputy Director for Manpower & Personnel for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Manpower and Reserve Affairs. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-a-brief-history-of-toys-for-tots/
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SUMMARY:Annual ESU Christmas Tea
DESCRIPTION:More Information Coming Soon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$90.00 for members/$100.00 for non members. Reservations online or by check to PO Box 57468 NOLA. 70157 Reservations due by 12/3/2025. Parking at $16.00 per vehicle \n\n\n\nLink to Buy Member Tickets: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WBYRZJKWUCL9G  \n\n\n\nLink to Buy Non-Member Tickets: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Y566ZMLPZ38SY
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/annual-esu-christmas-tea/
LOCATION:Windsor Court Hotel\, New Orleans\, 300 Gravier Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union to A Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union toA Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley HallPrescot\, Merseyside L34 4AG EnglandNovember 20–23\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Plus/Deluxe Suite $2\,800 pp double occupancy\, $3\,900 pp single \n\n\n\n(Executive Suites at $2\,500 pp double / $3\,400 pp single are sold out) \n\n\n\nStep into the enchantment of the holiday season with an exclusive invitation from the Earl and Countess of Derby to spend a luxurious weekend at historic Knowsley Hall\, a magnificent estate nestled in the English countryside. \n\n\n\nKnowsley Hall has been in the ownership of the Stanley family for over 600 years. Set within 2\,500 acres of a private walled estate\, located near Liverpool\, the hall has been welcoming royalty and distinguished guests since 1495. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to secure your reservation contact Rossana Ivanova\, rivanova@esuus.org\, (862) 224-4244.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/the-earl-and-countess-of-derby-invite-the-english-speaking-union-to-a-magical-holiday-weekend-at-knowsley-hall/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The Lost Heirs: The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania BranchThe name D’Oyly Carte is recognized throughout the world because of Richard D’Oyly Carte’s partnership with Gilbert and Sullivan\, which produced fourteen famous comic operas during the last quarter of the 19th Century such as H.M.S. Pinafore\, The Pirates of Penzance\, and The Mikado.Richard D’Oyly Carte (1844-1901) was one of the greatest impresarios of his age as well as a shrewd businessman who realized the potential of Gilbert and Sullivan’s work and worked closely with them to produce and promote their operas. The company became renowned for its high-quality productions featuring talented singers\, musicians\, and actors. It was the success of these operas that paved the way for D’Oyly Carte’s other achievements—building his own theatres and establishing a chain of luxury hotels that included The Savoy Hotel\, Claridge’s and The Berkeley in London.A gripping new book by author James Stebbings sheds new light on the untold story of the D’Oyly Carte family – and the tragic loss of two heirs that ultimately led to the dynasty’s downfall. ‘The Lost Heirs – The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty’\, tells the story of Lucas and Michael D’Oyly Carte\, the son and grandson of the legendary theatrical impresario and hotelier\, Richard D’Oyly Carte.Richard D’Oyly Carte’s empire spanned both the worlds of theatre and luxury hotels. Yet\, the story of two of his heirs\, Lucas and Michael\, has long been overlooked – until now. James Stebbings delves into the lives of these two young men who were destined to carry on the family legacy\, but whose untimely deaths sent shockwaves through the D’Oyly Carte family.Today\, the legacy of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company lives on through recordings\, revivals and adaptations of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan\, which continue to be loved by audiences around the world.James Stebbings’ presentation is coming to ESU audiences from his hometown in Norfolk County\, England. His talk is illustrated with rare photographs and images. If you are a fan of Gilbert and Sullivan\, a theatre history enthusiast\, or anyone intrigued by the dramatic rise and fall of one of Britain’s most celebrated dynasties\, this Happy Hour is for you\, sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania 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 HereAbout James Stebbings:James Stebbings has had a life-long love of the theatre\, especially the musical theatre and the world of drama and theatrical entertainment\, participating whenever he has had the opportunity. Before retirement\, James worked in financial management in London for a US energy company\, but his passion was always the musical theatre about which he writes and talks.  After his retirement he moved to Norfolk in the East of England which gave him time to focus on subjects he loves. This includes organizing music festivals\, managing and representing some professional performers\, creating and performing in historical enactments for a local museum\, and performing in a musical duo. His newest book\, The Lost Heirs – The Rise and Fall of the D’Oyly Carte Dynasty\, was just published in April\, 2025.James is a familiar figure with ESU Happy Hour audiences giving presentations on Gilbert and Sullivan in 2021\, the story of the sinking of the Lusitania in 2022 and\, also in 2022\, James was a featured speaker at four ESU US Branches in the Evelyn Wrench Lecture series. Cocktail:T.N.T. CocktailThe Fifth of November in the UK is known as Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night remembering when\, in 1605\, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament.  I thought it appropriate therefore that we mark it with a T.N.T. cocktail from The Savoy Cocktail Book.Equal parts:Canadian Club WhiskyAbsinthe Instructions:Fill a mixing glass with ice cubesAdd the whiskey and absintheStir well until chilledStrain into a chilled shot glass or coupeStir\, don’t shake: Though Prohibition-era recipes often called for shaking\, modern practice suggests stirring spirit-only cocktails to chill them without adding air\, which gives them a frothy texture. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-the-lost-heirs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-doyly-carte-dynasty/
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
DESCRIPTION:The New Orleans English Speaking Union Branch is excited to host a buffet dinner at the WorldWar II museum on Monday\, October 13th featuring Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill who will be discussing her latest book: Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a Palace. Come and enjoy this special evening with a very special Lady.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 13th from 6-9PM \n\n\n\nBB’s Stage Door Canteen \n\n\n\nat The National WWII Museum \n\n\n\nDinner & Open Bar | Books available for purchase \n\n\n\nTickets are $175 per person  \n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ECNGDJSXM5BRU
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/an-evening-with-lady-henrietta-spencer-churchill/
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SUMMARY:Patron Party - New Orleans Branch
DESCRIPTION:Patrons of the English-Speaking Union:Our annual Patron Party for the supporters of the New Orleans Branch of the ESU of the United States is coming up in October and we are heavily into the planning stage for this terrific event\, so please put the following date and location on your calendars:Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025 at the beautiful Garden District home of Terry and Rand Voorhies. Please renew – we don’t want to lose you! Here is the link to do it:https://www.esuus.org/get-involved/become-a-member/membership-new-orleans/More details will be coming shortly. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!Regards – BruceBruce A. GordonPresident\, Board of DirectorsChair\, Scholarship and Education CommitteeNew Orleans Branch of the ESU of the United States
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/patron-party-new-orleans-branch/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Vampire Literature: An Anthology
DESCRIPTION:Co-Authors Dr. Robin Werner and her colleague\, Dr. Elizabeth Lewis\, will discuss their book titled Vampire Literature: An Anthology. Specifically\, they will talk about the anthology’s inspiration and the challenges of the creation process.Vampire Literature: An Anthology is the first anthology designed specifically to introduce students and general readers to the history\, theory\, and cultural impact of the literary vampire. With coverage from the early nineteenth century to the twenty-first\, Vampire Literature: An Anthology brings together a wide range of texts from many eras and collects work by American\, British\, Irish\, and Caribbean writers. The focus is on shorter prose texts\, primarily short stories and novellas; in a few cases\, longer works are excerpted. A range of illustrations\, from political cartoons to film stills\, is also included.Don’t miss this discussion on an often-misunderstood genre of literature by highly acclaimed authors who bring considerable research into the topic. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Atlanta 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 HereAbout the Co-Authors: Dr. Robin A. Werner and Dr. Elizabeth M. Lewis are instructors in the Department of English at the University of New Orleans. Dr. Werner received her B.A. from St. Lawrence University and both her M.A. and Ph.D. from Tulane. Robin’s research and pedagogical interests are in Victorian Literature\, Women and Gender Studies\, Theatre History\, and Fantasy and Horror Literature. She has taught a variety of special topics courses on children’s fantasy literature\, supernatural fiction\, and Victorian gender roles.Dr. Lewis’ doctoral degree is in British and American Modernism and Performance Studies. In addition\, she has a dance background and taught classical ballet for many years. Her specialty is dance in literature and her dissertation “Dance for the World is Dead” examines the centrality of dance aesthetics to the style and structure of modern epics\, including James Joyce’s Ulysses\, William Carlos Williams’ Paterson and H.D.’s Helen in Egypt. She has given numerous conference papers and has published in the field\, as well.Dr. Lewis teaches undergraduate literature courses in drama\, fiction\, American and British literature\, as well as New Orleans literature\, both onsite and online\, in addition to courses in Women’s Studies.Cocktail:Mademoiselle d’Styria1.5 oz dudognon champagne cognac•1 oz Lilette Rosé                                                                                                                              •1 oz Giffard pêche du vigne•0.5 oz Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao•0.5 oz lemon juice•2 dashes Angostura bitters Shaken & served up in a coup glass with a lemon twist \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-vampire-literature-an-anthology/
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SUMMARY:“Teenage Shakespeare” – PD Workshop with Catherine Loomis
DESCRIPTION:With wit\, insight\, and passion\, Professor Loomis brings Shakespeare to life in ways that are both entertaining and inspiring. In this one-hour Zoom session\, she will share strategies for engaging your students and providing rich historical context through her presentation\, “Teenage Shakespeare.” This session will explore what life was like for teenagers in Shakespeare’s time\, as well as what the Bard himself experienced during his formative years.Register
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/teenage-shakespeare-pd-workshop-with-catherine-loomis/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: J.R.R. Tolkien: Myth & Modernism
DESCRIPTION:J.R.R. Tolkien was a towering figure in the world of twentieth-century English letters. His labors on Beowulf continue to shape the literary landscape\, his work on the Oxford English Dictionary still serves\, and his groundbreaking thoughts about the role and purpose of fairy stories gave focus to the thoughts of C.S. Lewis and other Inklings. The Rev’d. Andrew Lazo returns to speak to the ESU about Tolkien’s approach to myth and language in his own period—an approach that still speaks call on our age as well.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Central Florida 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 HereAbout Andrew LazoThe Rev. Andrew Lazo is an internationally-known speaker and writer specializing in C.S. Lewis and the Inklings. Andrew earned his Master’s in Modern British Literature from Rice University where he was a Jacob K. Javits fellow in the Humanities. He is a frequent speaker around the U.S. and U.K. and has authored several articles on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. In 2009\, Andrew published Mere Christians: Inspiring Encounters with C.S. Lewis. In 2014 he also was honored to transcribe\, edit\, and publish a previously unknown book by C.S. Lewis\, “Early Prose Joy\,” which was Lewis’s very first spiritual autobiography. For ten years he taught English and C. S. Lewis at St. Thomas and Houston Christian High Schools in Houston. After finishing studies for an M. Div. (with Honors) at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria\, VA in May 2022\, Andrew was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church in January 2023 and serves as the Apprentice Rector at Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden\, FL. He is also pursuing his doctorate in Romantic Theology at Northwind Seminary\, where he serves as a Distinguished Lecturer. Andrew is married to author and speaker Dr. Christin Ditchfield Lazo. For more than fifteen years\, Andrew has been working on a long-awaited study of Till We Have Faces\, making groundbreaking discoveries all along the way. The results of his ongoing research have led him to give talks to the Mythopoeic Society in 2016 as Scholar Guest of Honor; in the summer of 2017\, Andrew served as a plenary speaker at the C.S. Lewis Foundation’s 2017 Summer Institute in Oxford and Cambridge. The talks in the Myth of Love series will be published as chapters of his forthcoming book. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-j-r-r-tolkien-myth-modernism/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The Battle of Britain
DESCRIPTION:June\, 1940—In the past two months\, Nazi Germany has conquered Norway\, Denmark\, the Netherlands\, Belgium\, and France. Great Britain stands alone against the formidable German war machine. Now\, Germany decides to bring Britain to its knees. In order to do that\, Goering’s Luftwaffe must win air superiority over the English Channel and Southeast England. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. It is up to the outnumbered British Royal Air Force—”The Few”—to stop the Germans. \n\n\n\nPlease join Seattle’s Museum of Flight volunteer Bob Fishman for an in-depth look at a turning point in history—how the RAF defeated the Luftwaffe and saved Britain and perhaps the world from Nazi domination—the aircraft\, the strategy\, and the tactics including the first use of radar & ground control to manage an air battle. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Seattle 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. \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nAbout Bob FishmanBob Fishman has been a member of Seattle’s Museum of Flight and twelve years ago\, as a volunteer\, began giving tours of the Crew Compartment of the Full Fuselage Trainer. He also trained other volunteers. Bob has been an active member of the Museum Speakers’ Bureau\, giving talks on World War II\, aviation\, and space history.He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and subsequently earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering. After eight years on active duty as a Naval officer\, he had a 40-year career in the electric power generation business as an engineer\, project manager\, and executive. In 2023\, Bob returned to the U.S. Naval Academy as a Distinguished Visiting Professor in Engineering where he is teaching the next generation of Navy and Marine Corps leaders.Bob attended the National Test Pilot School in Mojave\, CA and is an instrument-rated private pilot with over 3\,200 hours in fifteen different aircraft models.Cocktail:Bob’s Favorite spirit:Glenlivet 12-year-old single malt\, served neat.Drinking whiskey “neat” means that it’s served at room temperature and without any mixers or anything that would dilute the serving\, like ice or water. In 1824\, a businessman named George Smith applied for one of the first licenses in the Speyside region of Scotland and opened the doors to The Glenlivet Distillery. Glenlivet\, translated from Gaelic\, means “valley of the smooth flowing one” and is most likely referencing the nearby River Livet. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-the-battle-of-britain/
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea
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URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/christmas-tea/
LOCATION:Windsor Court Hotel\, New Orleans\, 300 Gravier Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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SUMMARY:Four Award-Winning Poets Share Their Love of Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Poetry tugs at our emotions and affects each of us differently. Listening to versus reading poetry can create different images and thoughts even for the same poem. Join this special ESU Happy Hour when we bring four award-winning poets together to share their love of poetry—Karen Karpowich\, Susana Case\, Meredith Trede\, and Peter Nickowitz. Our poets will be reading their own poems in a round-robin program covering topics such as love\, aging\, film\, travel\, art\, family\, food\, and elegy. These poems will inspire us\, give us emotional strength and perspectives on our lives. This is a Happy Hour you will want to share with the whole family. Invite your friends to this extraordinary ESU Happy Hour program. \n\n\n\nBe sure to read the bios on the four poets including our own ESU Executive Director\, Karen Karpowich. This ESU 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Our Four Poets \n\n\n\nKaren Karpowich’s work has appeared in the Red River Review\, Mudfish\, In the Orange Room and in the anthologies\, An Eye for an Eye Makes the Whole World Blind and If the World Was Your Classroom What Would You Teach a Girl. Her poem\, In Central Park was featured at The Symphony Space event commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Her other works include\, A Poem Against the War that inspired the creation of a new symphony by the Dutch composer\, Harrie Janssen. Karen is the Executive Director of the English-Speaking Union of the United States. \n\n\n\nSusana Case has authored nine books of poetry\, most recently If This Isn’t Love\, 2023. She has won several book awards\, including multiple Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards\, and she was a Finalist twice and an Honorable Mention for the Eric Hoffer Book Award\, as well as Finalist for the American Book Fest Awards\, and the International Book Awards. The first of her five chapbooks\, The Scottish Café\, was re-released in an English-Polish version\, Kawiarnia Szkocka  and an English-Ukrainian edition\, Шотландська Кав’ярня\, was published in January\, 2024. Case co-edited\, with Margo Taft Stever\, the anthology I Wanna Be Loved by You: Poems on Marilyn Monroe. \n\n\n\nMeredith Trede has three poetry collections: Bringing Back the House ; Tenement Threnod\,y Field Theory and\, as a Toadlily Press founder\, a chapbook\, Out of the Book. Her extensive journal publications include Barrow Street\, The Feminist Wire\, Friends Journal\, Gargoyle\, A Gathering of Tribes\, and The Paris Review. She has held residencies at Blue Mountain Center\, Ragdale\, Saltonstall\, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Virginia and France. \n\n\n\nPeter Nickowitz is the author of a collection of poetry\, Cinema Vernacular which was a finalist for the National Poetry Series\, and a literary critical book\, Rhetoric and Sexuality: The Poetry of Hart Crane\, Elizabeth Bishop\, and James Merrill.  In addition to poetry\, Peter writes plays and screenplays.  His feature-length screenplay\, Jonathan\, was made into a film starring Ansel Elgort\, Patricia Clarkson\, Suki Waterhouse\, and Matt Bomer.  Jonathan premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival\, was released theatrically by Well Go Entertainment\, and is currently streaming on Netflix.  \n\n\n\nCocktail: Manhattan As a salute to New York City\, our Happy Hour cocktail is:The Manhattan:2 ounces rye whiskey1 ounce sweet vermouth2 dashes Angostura bittersGarnish: brandied cherry (or lemon twist\, if preferred)Directions:1 Pour the whiskey\, sweet vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.2 Stir until the mixing glass is very cold to touch.3 Place ice and cherry in a rocks glass\, then strain the shaker over the fresh ice.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/four-award-winning-poets-share-their-love-of-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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SUMMARY:Evelyn Wrench Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Sally Bedell Smith – American Historian & Author \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoining us on Wednesday evening at the Country Club\, is author\, Sally Bedell Smith talking about her most recent book\, The Marriage that Saved the Monarchy – George VI and Elizabeth.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/evelyn-wrench-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ESU members are invited to Two Town Hall Meetings\n\n\n\nHosted by Executive Director Karen Karpowich\n\n\n\nJune 4\, 3:00 to 4:00 PM CT—SAVE THE DATEIntroducing the new Digital Membership Form and discussing the new rolling year membership for renewals and new members. Zoom meeting registration coming soon. \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 12:00 to 1:00 PM CT—SAVE THE DATEESU Leadership Training for all current and new ESU Branch Board members. Further details and agenda forthcoming.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/town-hall-meetings/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: The Great Siege of Malta and the Fate of Empires
DESCRIPTION:Sixteenth century European historians will find this ESU Happy Hour fascinating and one of tremendous significance. The Great Siege of Malta\, a four-month battle from May 18 to September 11\, 1565\, is considered one of the most ferocious conflicts in military history. Rarely have the odds been so unequal and the stakes so high. \n\n\n\nIn 1565 Malta was the key to Europe. And during the summer of that year\, the future of Western Civilization was decided. The Ottoman Empire had extended its control over most of the Mediterranean. If the tiny island of Malta could be captured\, it could become the staging ground for the invasion of critical ports in Europe. \n\n\n\nIt was an epic struggle\, a remarkable tale of resolve and leadership\, of disunity in command\, and disunity among allies. Historically\, the Great Siege of Malta was one of the bloodiest and most fiercely contested battles of the sixteenth century. \n\n\n\nDr. Wayne Bowen\, Professor of History and Associate Dean for the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida\, draws us into this four-month siege on the island of Malta. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Central Florida Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-the-great-siege-of-malta-and-the-fate-of-empires/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ESU members are invited to Two Town Hall Meetings\n\n\n\nHosted by Executive Director Karen Karpowich\n\n\n\nJune 4\, 3:00 to 4:00 PM CT—SAVE THE DATEIntroducing the new Digital Membership Form and discussing the new rolling year membership for renewals and new members. Zoom meeting registration coming soon. \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 12:00 to 1:00 PM CT—SAVE THE DATEESU Leadership Training for all current and new ESU Branch Board members. Further details and agenda forthcoming.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/town-hall-meetings/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T160000
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CREATED:20240517T163600Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Discovering Faulkner’s American South in 1990s Pakistan with Dr. Saima Sherazi
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania Branch \n\n\n\nThe 1990s found agrarian societies in Pakistan undergoing profound transitions\, not unlike the American South in the first part of the twentieth century. William Faulkner’s “The Sound and the Fury” captures the stark confrontation between waning Southern aristocracy (the Compson family) and the ascendant middle class represented by the Snopes family. \n\n\n\nDr. Saima Sherazi will take us through the experience of coping with societal change\, especially when that change occurs in a setting with entrenched social hierarchies and gender roles. That setting could be rural Pakistan\, or the American South of the 1920s. In either place there is upheaval – urbanization and industrialization collide with traditional dynamics of gender and class.  Dr. Sherazi will share her experience of teaching Faulkner in an all-girls college in a still conservative Pakistan – far removed from the American South\, but nonetheless undergoing similar social upheavals. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Central PA Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online\, free\, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required. All programs take place on Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/neworleans/event/happy-hour-discovering-faulkners-american-south-in-1990s-pakistan-with-dr-saima-sherazi/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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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/neworleans/event/esu-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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