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SUMMARY:March Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers\, libations\, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/march-networking-reception/
LOCATION:Washington
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Churchill’s D-Day
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET. Sponsored by ESU Central PA Branch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOperation 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 in history\, involving 160\,000 troops landing across five Normandy beaches. Winston Churchill\, while cautiously supportive\, initially held reservations about potential heavy losses but ultimately ensured its success as a key strategic architect. \n\n\n\nAllen Packwood\, Director of the Churchill Archives Centre\, will explore Churchill’s often neglected role in the planning and execution of Operation Overlord. He will use key documents from Churchill’s papers to tell the inside story. \n\n\n\nESU members and guests are invited to this Happy Hour which gives an in-depth look at this pivotal moment in history as allied forces opened a “Second Front” in Europe\, ultimately liberating France.This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the 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. \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nAbout Allen Packwood OBE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Director of the Churchill Archives Centre at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge since 2002\, Allen has dedicated his career to preserving and illuminating history. A qualified archivist and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society\, he oversees one of the world’s most significant collections of modern political\, diplomatic\, and scientific papers\, including those of Sir Winston Churchill and Baroness Thatcher.His expertise has taken him from curating exhibitions at the Library of Congress to organizing international conferences on the Cold War\, and from Bermuda to Hong Kong\, sharing Churchill’s life story and legacy.Packwood has a BA\, and MPhil (Cantab) and is a Fellow of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. He was awarded an OBE for services to archives and scholarship in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours. His latest book\, Churchill’s D-Day\, The Inside Story co-authored with General Lord Dannatt\, was published for the eightieth anniversary of Operation Overlord in June 2024. \n\n\n\nAs Director of the Churchill Archives Centre at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge since 2002\, Allen has dedicated his career to preserving and illuminating history. A qualified archivist and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society\, he oversees one of the world’s most significant collections of modern political\, diplomatic\, and scientific papers\, including those of Sir Winston Churchill and Baroness Thatcher.His expertise has taken him from curating exhibitions at the Library of Congress to organizing international conferences on the Cold War\, and from Bermuda to Hong Kong\, sharing Churchill’s life story and legacy.Packwood has a BA\, and MPhil (Cantab) and is a Fellow of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. He was awarded an OBE for services to archives and scholarship in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours. His latest book\, Churchill’s D-Day\, The Inside Story co-authored with General Lord Dannatt\, was published for the eightieth anniversary of Operation Overlord in June 2024. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCocktail: ManhattanIngredients Whiskey: 2 oz Rye or BourbonSweet Vermouth: 1 ozAngostura Bitters: 2 dashesGarnish: Maraschino cherry or lemon twistInstructions:Combine the whiskey\, sweet vermouth\, and bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.Stir until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.Garnish with a brandied cherry or a lemon twist.Like so many cocktails\, their origins and history are lost to the vagaries of time\, leading to intriguing theories\, one including the mother of Prime Minister Winston Churchill as its possible inventor.A widely shared story suggests that the cocktail dates to the 1870s\, and despite being named after the New York City borough\, there’s a connection to the United Kingdom. This story has it that one Dr. Iain Marshall came up with the classic Manhattan recipe while attending a party that was held at the Manhattan Club for Lady Randolph Churchill\, the mother-to-be of the not-yet-born Winston Churchill.Of course\, as most legends do\, this story has been called into question because there are indications that Churchill’s mother was in either France or England at this time. Some dispute this and believe that a bartender going by the name of ‘Black’ invented the cocktail at the famed Hoffman House in New York City
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/happy-hour-churchills-d-day/
LOCATION:Washington
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SUMMARY:April Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers\, libations\, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/april-networking-reception/
LOCATION:Washington
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Adelaide Robineau: Breaking the Porcelain Ceiling
DESCRIPTION: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. After moving to Syracuse with her husband in 1901\, Robineau started experimenting with making her own porcelain forms.She quickly became a master of the medium\, known for decorative techniques that included intricate excising and carving away of clay. Robineau developed an innovative approach to glazing her ceramics\, experimenting with\, and perfecting complex crystalline glazes in greens\, blues\, ivory\, and gold.In 1910\, Adelaide Robineau created The Scarab Vase\, a porcelain masterpiece that famously took 1\,000 hours of laborious hand-carving to complete. Garth Johnson\, the Everson Museum of Art’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics will explain how Robineau sparked a revolution in ceramics\, and why she deserves to be seen as a feminist icon. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the Syracuse 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 Garth JohnsonWriter\, curator\, and educator\, Garth Johnson is the Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse\, New York. Before arriving at the Everson\, Johnson served as the Curator of Ceramics at the Arizona State University Ceramics Research Center. Johnson has also exhibited his work and published his writing nationally and internationally\, including contributions to the recent books Funk published by Natsoulas Press and Funk You Too: Humor and Irreverence in Ceramic Sculpture published by the Museum of Arts and Design. Johnson is a self-described craft activist who explores the craft’s influence and relevance in the 21st century. His research interests range from 1960s and 70s artist-led movements in the field of ceramics to the intersection of clay\, video\, and performance.Cocktail Old PalThe Old Pal is a Prohibition-era cocktail\, a variation of the Negroni\, made with equal parts rye whiskey\, Campari\, and dry vermouth\, typically stirred and garnished with a lemon twist. It is known for being drier and spicier than its cousin\, the Boulevardier (which uses sweet vermouth)\, with the rye providing a peppery kick. Ingredients1 oz Rye Whiskey\, 1 oz Campari\, 1 oz Dry Vermouth\, and Lemon peel for garnish.Use French vermouth to celebrate Robineau’s French husband\, Samuel\, plus Campari to celebrate Robineau’s triumph at the 1911 World’s Fair in Turin\, Italy.Combine all three liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (with a large ice cube). Garnish with a lemon twist\, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.  \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/happy-hour-adelaide-robineau-breaking-the-porcelain-ceiling/
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SUMMARY:2026 ESU Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:“United by Language\, Inspired by Liberty” \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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\,” 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\n\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to offer a curated lineup of cultural activities to enrich your conference experience. These opportunities are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nHIGHLIGHTS \n\n\n\nRevolution in Old New York: Soldiers\, Spies & Statesmen of the American Revolution Walking Tour \n\n\n\nTrace the footsteps of revolution through Manhattan’s past and present. \n\n\n\nLunch on historic Stone Street or Fraunces Tavern \n\n\n\nOne of New York City’s oldest surviving streets\, originally paved in 1658. \n\n\n\nArt of the Gilded Age at The Met Museum Guided Tour \n\n\n\nUncover the brilliance and forgotten voices of the Gilded Age at The Met. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will thank our National Patrons for their generous support at a special reception and lecture on Saturday\, April 25\, from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Conversation with Author Flora Fraser\, English writer of historical biographies & Doug Bradburn\, President & CEO of Mount Vernon\, “The Loyalist & The Patriot: A fight for freedom and our first civil war.” \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at The Players\, located at 16 Gramercy Park South\, New York. \n\n\n\n(Note: Must be a patron to attend.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Conference will be held at both 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 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. Please call 212-689-5200. Space is limited\, first-come-first-served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience More This WeekendInvitation for 25th Anniversary of the ESU Historic Headquarters Gala\, Friday\, April 24thNational Shakespeare Competition\, Sunday\, April 26th– Monday\, 27th \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:ESU House\, 144 East 39th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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\, and ESU members will gather for three exciting days in the Big Apple.Competition Weekend features a full lineup of activities\, including a New York City double-decker bus tour\, acting masterclasses led by theater professionals\, teacher professional development workshops\, and a Broadway performance. The weekend culminates on Monday\, April 27\, with the National Finals of the ESU National Shakespeare Competition at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi Newhouse Theater\, where the nation’s top student performers take the stage.Join us for a weekend that brings Shakespeare to life!Weekend package tickets go on sale soon!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/2026-esu-national-shakespeare-competition-weekend/
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting – Seattle Branch
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 Annual General Meeting and May Reception of the Seattle Chapter of the ESU! \n\n\n\nThe reception will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM\, and the business meeting for the AGM is not expected to take more than 20 minutes of that time. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this would be an ideal opportunity to invite friends who are not yet members of the ESU to experience the conviviality of our organization. \n\n\n\nThe cost for this event is only $30 per person\, valet parking included. For this reception\, we will appreciate reservations and payment in advance\, so that we will be able to accurately predict the food and valet requirements. Please respond by Friday\, May 1\, at the latest\, and please send checks to our treasurer\, Fred Kleinschmidt\, at: 2516 E. Roanoke St / Seattle WA 98112-2245. Your check is your reservation! If you have any questions\, please call the ESU Seattle Branch at (425) 954-5330. \n\n\n\nOnce you have registered\, you will receive the full address for the event\, directions\, and other information. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSee you there!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/annual-general-meeting-seattle-branch/
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SUMMARY:June Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers\, libations\, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!
URL:https://www.esuus.org/seattle/event/june-networking-reception-2/
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