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Dean of Westminster Abbey in Chicago
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PrintL to R: President, Courtney Pitt, The Very Rev. John Hall, ESU Director, Alice Boyne
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Dean of Westminster Abbey in ChicagoAlbum posted Jun 10, 2013 The Chicago Board of Governors of The English-Speaking Union hosted a lecture, reception and book signing for Dean John R. Hall on the afternoon of Monday, May 13, 2013. The Honorary Event Chairs, Mr. and Mrs. John Bross were delighted to host such a distinguished guest on his first trip to Chicago. With 90 eager listeners in attendance, the Dean spoke on his recent book, Queen Elizabeth II and Her Church: Royal Service at Westminster Abbey. He also discussed his plans for making structural improvements to the Abbey itself. From Chicago, the Dean is continues on his U.S. book tour to New York City and Washington D.C. |
Country Houses of Louisville 1899Album posted May 22, 2013 On September 12, 2013 guests and members gathered at The Casino for a lecture and book signing by authors Winfrey Blackburn and R. Scott Gill. Their beautiful book "Country Houses of Louisville" presented an in depth view of 32 spectacular country estates. Based on extensive new research, the authors were able to delve into family archives and institutional collections from Kentucky to Chicago to New York, Boston and Maine. The book displays full color ilustrated pages and over 300 contemporary and archival images a great number of which are being published for the very first time. Together with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) the ESU hosted a lovely luncheon bringing many of these demolished homes to life that in many cases have been long forgotten. Photos by Steve Starr, courtesy of Pauline Kurtides Sheehan |
2013 Shakespeare Competition at Roosevelt UniversityAlbum posted Mar 4, 2013 On February 25, 2013, twenty schools participated in the ESU's Chicago Branch Shakespeare Competition. Students, teachers, parents and ESU members gathered in the beautiful Ganz Hall to observe students competing for scholarship prize money and an opportunity to travel to NYC and perform at Lincoln Center in April. Judges from Chicago's theatre community were impressed with the level of professionalism and talent displayed by each student making the the decision to select the finalists a difficult one. The top three winners to be granted scholarship funds and awards were: 1st - Hannah Antman of New Trier High School |
2012 New Year's Eve Dinner DanceAlbum posted Jan 14, 2013 The ballroom of the Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago was filled to capacity with ESU members and friends ringing in the New Year. The historic ballroom was elegantly decroated as Venice in the 1930's, complete with candelabra bearing models who greeted guests at the entrance.The Ralph Wilder Orchestra kept guests on the dancefloor until well after the stroke of midnight. |
2012 Shakespeare SeminarAlbum posted Nov 27, 2012 An interactive day spent with teachers, students and ESU Members at the beautiful Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University. |
An Evening with Lady Henrietta Spencer-ChurchillAlbum posted Nov 13, 2012 On October 30th the Chicago Branch and The Royal Oak Foundation co-hosted Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill for a book signing "The Life of The House: How Rooms Evolve". After a wonerful reception and informative lecture guests enjoyed a beautiful dinner and took home every last book! |
New Year's Eve, 2014Album posted Feb 15, 2015 Guests attended a sold out New Year's Eve Dinner Dance at The Casino on December 31st. |
Oak Brook Polo GroundsAlbum posted Feb 19, 2015 ESU Members and friends enjoyed a perfect day of Polo and Pimms at the Oak Brook Polo Grounds on August 17, 2014. |
