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SUMMARY:ESU 2025 Patron Tour: Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British Admiral
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking Union In Partnership with Sea Cloud Cruises Presents2025 National Patron Tour Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British AdmiralWith Author and Lecturer Flora FraserJuly 6-14\, 2025Naples to MaltaSet sail on an extraordinary journey through history aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud Spirit\, retracing the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest naval heroes\, Admiral Horatio Nelson. This exclusive voyage\, co-hosted by the English-Speaking Union and Sea Cloud Cruises\, offers a unique blend of luxury\, adventure\, and intellectual stimulation.By day\, explore picturesque ports and historic sites central to Nelson’s career and private life. By night\, dine under the stars and engage in stimulating conversation with fellow history and adventure enthusiasts.Tour Highlights•Sail from Naples to Malta on board Sea Cloud Spirit\, ranked among the best luxury passenger ships in the world.•This three-mast windjammer’s 28 sails are hoisted by hand for authentic sailing experience.• Enjoy lectures by renowned biographer Flora Fraser• Visit key locations in Nelson’s Mediterranean campaigns• Visit the ports of Naples\, Capri\, Trapani\, Palermo\, Naxos\, Syracuse\, and Valletta\, Malta• Experience the thrill of sailing on a tall ship in Nelson’s wake• Indulge in luxurious accommodations and gourmet cuisineAbout ESU Patron ToursThe ESU National Patron Tours enhance our Patrons’ engagement with the ESU community through bespoke experiences of cultural enrichment\, educational exploration\, and unforgettable adventures. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the tour and how to sign up please contact Rossana Ivanova at rivanova@esuus.org\, (862) 224-4244.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/newyork/event/esu-2025-patron-tour-nelson-on-shore-and-at-sea-a-life-of-the-british-admiral/
LOCATION:New York
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: ESU 2025 Founder’s Award Gala Honoring Dr. E. Quinn Peeper
DESCRIPTION:The English-Speaking UnionFounder’s Award Gala \n\n\n\nHonoringDr. E. Quinn PeeperESU National ChairmanHis Britannic Majesty’s Honorary Consul to Louisiana \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025Winter Park Racquet ClubWinter Park\, Florida \n\n\n\n2025 Honoree: Dr. E. Quinn PeeperWe are pleased to announce Dr. E. Quinn Peeper will be honored with the ESU 2025 Founder’s Award. Dr. Peeper’s dedication to the ESU is exemplified by his progression from Local Board Member to New Orleans Branch President\, and ultimately to his roles as National Board Member President and National Chair. His steadfast commitment to advancing the ESU’s mission at local and national levels\, while cultivating international understanding and goodwill make him an exemplary choice for this honor. \n\n\n\nThe Founder’s Award: Recognizing ExcellenceEstablished in 1991\, the Founder’s Award honors individuals who exemplify the vision of Sir Evelyn Wrench\, the ESU’s founder. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions to Anglo-American relations\, international friendship\, and the promotion of English as a tool for global communication. \n\n\n\nPast Founder’s Award Recipients 1991: The Right Honorable Margaret Thatcher\, OM\, FRS\, MP 1995: Hon. J. Sinclair Armstrong\, OBE 2009: William R. Miller\, CBE\, KSt.J. 2015: Hon. Edwina Sandys\, MBE & Dr. Paul Beresford-Hill\, CBE\, KSt.J. 2017: Dr. Andrew Romay & Marie Dora “Doe” Thornburg\, OBE 2019: Robert P. Morse (posthumously) 2020: Dr. Laurence Morse\, ESU Luard alumnus \n\n\n\nFor more information: Rossana Ivanova (862) 224-4244\, rivanova@esuus.org
URL:https://www.esuus.org/newyork/event/2025-founders-award-gala/
LOCATION:Winter Park Racquet Club\, 2111 Via Tuscany\, Winter Park\, Florida\, 32789\, United States
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SUMMARY:New York City Branch Shakespeare Finals
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 25\, for the ESU New York City Branch Shakespeare Finals at The Players\, an historic theater landmark in the heart of Gramercy Park! From 3:30 to 6:00 PM\, 10 talented high school finalists from across NYC will take the stage in this iconic venue\, competing for a chance to represent NYC at the ESU National Shakespeare Competition Finals at Lincoln Center on April 28. \n\n\n\nCome cheer on these amazing young performers as they bring Shakespeare’s words to life in this incredible setting!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/newyork/event/new-york-city-branch-shakespeare-finals/
LOCATION:The Players\, 16 Gramercy Park S\, New York\, NY\, New York\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESU's Showtime Shindig
DESCRIPTION:The ESU is hosting another Showtime Shindig which is part of the ESU Theatre Club.  We will be seeing Andrew Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard starring Grammy-nominated singer and Laurence Olivier-Award winning actress Nicole Scherzinger. We will be attending the show on Saturday\, February 22nd at 2PM and having a light brunch before the show at the ESU’s Offices at 11:30AM. Hotel accommodations are available at the Shelburne-Sonesta Hotel at a special rate for ESU members. Use this link for reservations English Speaking Union – Shelburne Sonesta New York 
URL:https://www.esuus.org/newyork/event/esus-showtime-shindig/
LOCATION:New York
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SUMMARY:Summer Luncheon
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URL:https://www.esuus.org/newyork/event/summer-luncheon/
LOCATION:New York
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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/newyork/event/happy-hour-the-great-siege-of-malta-and-the-fate-of-empires/
LOCATION:New York
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.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/newyork/event/town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:New York
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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/newyork/event/happy-hour-discovering-faulkners-american-south-in-1990s-pakistan-with-dr-saima-sherazi/
LOCATION:New York
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