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SUMMARY:Churchill's D-Day
DESCRIPTION:All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to a free online conversation with leading historians to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special event features renowned experts who will share unique insights and reflections on one of history’s most consequential global conflicts and its enduring impact. \n\n\n\nThe distinguished panelists are General the Lord Dannatt\, Member of the House of Lords and former Chief of the General Staff\, and Allen Packwood OBE\, Director of the Churchill Archives Center at Cambridge University\, Cambridge\, England. \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of their collaborative work\, Churchill’s D-Day: The Inside Story\, the panelists will explore the final chapters of the war\, its aftermath\, and the contemporary relevance of this pivotal moment in world history marking eight decades since the war’s conclusion. \n\n\n\nWhile this online program is not part of our ESU Happy Hour programs\, we occasionally find extraordinary online programs of interest to ESU members and guests. This program is hosted by the National Churchill Leadership Center and moderated by acclaimed author and historian Katherine Grace Katz. This will be a thought-provoking discussion you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/churchills-d-day/
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SUMMARY:Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Business Meeting and recognition social for all our program winners
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/garden-party/
LOCATION:Country Club of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Dinner with Steven Friedman - "From Shakespeare and Shaw to more (Broadway)"
DESCRIPTION:Steven M. Friedman is a classically trained tenor who brings wit\, style\, and backstage stories of musicals and screen\, as an internationally acclaimed Broadway and Screen historian. He brings the passion of performing from credits in Camelot\, Damn Yankees\, and Sweeney Todd (to name a few).\nIn his talks\, Steve Friedman explores a theme\, reminds you of when you saw your first Broadway show\, and performs a few songs in a fully professional lyrical tenor voice. Friedman also provides a visual component\, with photos of the composers\, performers and other Broadway and Screen luminaries. He is an internationally recognized historian of Broadway and Screen musicals. An adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University\, he is a native of Washington\, DC.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/steven-friedman/
LOCATION:Country Club of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Dinner with Mitch Capel - "Stories of the Heart/Love & Laughter"
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Capel\, who often performs as “Gran’daddy Junebug\,” is a seasoned storyteller\, recording artist\, published author\, and poet. Capel first began writing and performing skits at the age of 12\, and has delighted audiences throughout the U.S. with his warmth\, wit\, and compelling storytelling style since 1985. Considered the “national interpreter” of the poet laureate Paul Laurence Dunbar’s work\, Capel has been featured at venues across the country\, including the DuSable Black History Museum\, The Kennedy Center\, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, and the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama.\nCapel’s hobbies include collecting the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar\, writing\, landscaping\, and collecting art. He is also an avid golfer because he says it was a pre-requisite growing up in the Pinehurst/Southern Pines area…“I love the challenge\, the beauty\, the tranquility and the camaraderie that golf offers. Besides\, golf is a lot like storytelling in that it teaches us valuable life lessons.” He attended A&T State University in Greensboro\, NC and Howard University in Washington\, DC studying speech and theater but\, more importantly\, he is “a full time honors student at the University of Life”
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/mitch-capel/
LOCATION:Country Club of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Middle School Debate Competition
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URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/middle-school-debate-competition/
LOCATION:Sandhills Community College
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SUMMARY:(Event Canceled due to weather) Dinner with Dr. Robert Watson -"The Nazi Titanic: The Unknown\, Bizarre Story of the End of WWII"
DESCRIPTION:Robert Watson is the Distinguished Professor of American History at Lynn University in Boca Rotan\, Florida. He is an award-winning author\, professor\, historian\, and analyst for numerous media outlets. He has published over forty books on history and politics\, five works of fiction\, and hundreds of scholarly journal articles\, book chapters\, and reference essays.\nWatson has been the editor or a board member for several scholarly journals\, has served on the boards of local non-profit organizations as well as the Harry Truman Foundation\, the Calvin Coolidge Foundation\, and George McGovern Library and Center for Public Service\, co-convened a half-dozen national conferences on the American presidency\, and was the co-founder of the annual Truman Legacy Symposium which is held at the Harry S. Truman Little White House and sponsored by the Truman Presidential Library. As an analyst\, he has been interviewed thousands of times by media outlets including CNN\, MSNBC\, USA Today\, The New York Times\, NPR\, and the BBC\, and has appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews\, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart\, C-SPAN\, Book TV\, The Washington Journal\, Voice of America\, and the debut program for American History TV.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/dr-robert-watson/
LOCATION:Country Club of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Sandhills Shakespeare Competition
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URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/sandhills-shakespeare-competition/
LOCATION:Village Chapel
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SUMMARY:David Nordloh
DESCRIPTION:Mark Twain Historian
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/david-nordloh/
LOCATION:Country Club of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Dr. Sandy Stewart
DESCRIPTION:President Sandhills Community College
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/1036/
LOCATION:Country Club of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Exploring Churchill’s Public Service Through Period Memorabilia
DESCRIPTION:2024 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill with events planned throughout the year which celebrate and explore his remarkable public service and enduring legacy. Brian E. Krapf\, is recognized internationally as an authority on the memorabilia made during Sir Winston’s public service\, which spanned over 65 years. Mr. Krapf has recently published A Churchill Treasury\, which is the first book to utilize period memorabilia to document Sir Winston’s public service in a biographical format. Mr. Krapf will discuss his book\, A Churchill Treasury\, and give us a rare tour of some of the Churchill pieces in his collection\, many of which have not been shown in public. In Antiques Roadshow fashion\, Mr. Krapf invites Happy Hour viewers to send photos of their Churchill memorabilia for show and tell. Upload photos here. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Savannah 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional details and registration here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/happy-hour-exploring-churchills-public-service-through-period-memorabilia/
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SUMMARY:King Charles' Birthday Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:All ESU Members and Friends of ESU are cordially invited to attend one of our biggest social gatherings of the year—a tea to celebrate King Charles III’s birthday. We will miss our wonderful Tea Parties for the Queen but our King’s Teas will be equally regal. We will be celebrating HRH King Charles’ 75th birthday. This will be an ESU Tea Party fit for a King!  \n\n\n\nOur tea party will include a variety of tea sandwiches\, sweets\, Brenda’s signature scones\, Mock Devonshire cream\, fine fruit butter or fruit jams and premium tea.  Brenda Hedrick\, the owner and proprietress of Anna Marie’s Teas proudly proclaims\, “This is not just any tea party–our tea experiences are delightfully extravagant!”  This is a special occasion not to be missed! \n\n\n\nThe English teas will be held in the Bohnet House in Liberty\, Mo.\, which is a stately 3-story\, 5\,000 square foot home built in 1913. The house boasts Frank Lloyd Wright details–oak trim\, 3 fireplaces and large open spaces. Its large wraparound porch and period American\, French and English antique furnishings create the perfect setting for tea parties–served on a special collection of china and silver.  \n\n\n\nOur teas will include a special champagne toast to HRH King Charles’ 75th birthday and we will again have our popular Trivia Quiz as well as some special door prizes. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, August 17\, 2024. Choose either 10:30 am or 2:30 pm seatings.   \n\n\n\nWhere:  Bohnet House              343 W. Liberty Dr.              Liberty\, MO.              Directions and map: Click here  \n\n\n\nTickets:  $39 per person. All-inclusive\, including taxes and gratuities. Buy tickets online. \n\n\n\nFriends and Guests:  We welcome friends and guests so please bring your friends. Our ESU Teas have sold out the last ten years and we encourage you to purchase your tickets as soon as possible so you won’t be disappointed.  \n\n\n\nParking:  Parking is limited around Bohnet House.  Please carpool where possible.  If anyone wants to use their car to carpool to reduce the number of cars\, let us know and we’ll pass along information so members can contact the carpool drivers to make pick up arrangements. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Ben Martin at (816) 522-8387.
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/king-charles-birthday-tea-party/
LOCATION:Bohet House\, 343 W. Liberty Drive\, Liberty\, Missouri\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESU Festival Group Night
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s 32nd season brings the political thriller Julius Caesar which is a true story of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The play tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar\, his assassination\, and the defeat of his conspirators. As the world spins out of control\, chaos and superstition lead to civil war. Julius Caesar is highly regarded for its incisive commentary on politics\, ambition\, and the power of rhetoric. This is a must-see production directed once again by Sidonie Garrett. ESU members and friends are invited to this special evening on Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024.Curtain is 8:00 pm. \n\n\n\nThis promises to be a spectacular production with lavish stage sets\, colorful costuming\, and featuring an all-star cast. Southmoreland Park is the perfect outdoor setting to bring Julius Caesar to life and share a beautiful evening in the park with friends and family. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 26\, Curtain is 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Southmoreland Park\, just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum. \n\n\n\nSeats: We will have reserved seats near the stage at a discounted group price. \n\n\n\nTickets: We have arranged a group discount price of $22.00 per seat. To purchase your tickets\, click here and select number of chairs. In promo box use ESU24. You will receive an email confirmation. When you arrive at the Park\, just tell the staff at the entrance you are part of the ESU Group and have a reserved seat. \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 Julius Caesar. 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\nYou may bring your own picnic basket with food and drink items of your choice.\n\n\n\nYou may purchase food and beverages from the various vendors at the park.\n\n\n\nOther snacks are available too…funnel cakes\, kettle corn\, soft drinks\, bottled water and more!\n\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 Ben Martin at (816) 522-8387. We hope to see you on June 26th at Southmoreland Park! 
URL:https://www.esuus.org/sandhills/event/esu-festival-group-night/
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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/sandhills/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/sandhills/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/sandhills/event/town-hall-meetings/
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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/sandhills/event/happy-hour-discovering-faulkners-american-south-in-1990s-pakistan-with-dr-saima-sherazi/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Happy Hours
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