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Study Abroad. Return Home Inspired!
Teachers, educators, lifelong learners: Study in the UK and have an unforgettable educational experience!
Our English in Action-TLab programs will transport you to the famed campuses of England and Scotland where you will attend real classes with top professors at the University of Oxford, the University of Edinburgh, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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DECEMBER 10, 2017
At the home of Pamela Georges Dongieux
1413 Philip Street
2-5pm
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NOVEMBER 26, 2017
The Theaters at Canal Place
ESU New Orleans Private Viewing Party
Black-Tie
Some of the lead "suspects" from last night's party, and if you weren't there, we missed YOU! A fabulous evening was enjoyed by all. To see more, click here.
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OCTOBER 28-30, 2017
ESUUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Brown Hotel
The English-Speaking Union welcomes all members for a weekend in Louisville, Kentucky October 28-30 for the 2017 Annual Conference. This year's conference will further develop and define English in Action as the banner under which the ESU employs English as a medium for peace and understanding in a shrinking, turbulent world. It will include presentations, speakers, social events, camaraderie and updates on our efforts nationwide to fulfill our programs supporting teachers, students and recent immigrants. The cost of the conference is $370 with an optional day of events for $100.
The venue for the conference will be the legendary Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. A centerpiece of Louisville since its construction in 1923, The Brown will provide an elegant and historic foreground to the weekend's proceedings. Register here.
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OCTOBER 12, 2017
Nancy Smith - Churchill on The Riviera: Winston Churchill, Wendy Reves and the Villa La Pausa Built by Coco Chanel
6330 St. Charles Avenue
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Round Table Club Members – No Charge
ESU Members $30 and Non-Members/Guests $40
Books available at program for $35 each, cash or check preferred. Author available to sign
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
2017-2018 PATRON MEMBERS' PARTY
At the beautiful home of
Dr. Quinn Peeper and Mr. Michael Harold
1121 Delachaise Street
By invitation only
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The English-Speaking Union
New Orleans Branch
Cordially invites you to
Talley Ho! A Day at Royal Ascot"
In Celebration of the Official Birthday of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Sunday, June 11, 2017
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The New Orleans Country Club
Enjoy the Art & Designs of Celebrated Artist
Amanda Talley
Music by The Icemen
Patrons receive a commemorative Birthday Porcelain Coffee Mug from the Royal Collection,
Buckingham Palace.
Ladies' Annual Hat Contest,
Gentlemen - Suits,
Commonwealth Dress or Uniform
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The English-Speaking Union
New Orleans Branch
Julia Hansen: "How a Volunteer Committee Landed me on Broadway."
MAY 18, 2017
6:30 P.M.
New Orleans Country Club, Founders Room
5024 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70118
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With a performance of a sonnet and monologue from Shakespeare, Rohan Padmakumar from New Orleans, LA, a student of Beau Bratcher at Lusher Charter High School in New Orleans, placed as a semi-finalist in the 34th annual English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition in New York City. The Competition took place on May 1, 2017 on the stage of the Mitzi Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center with 54 semi-finalists from as many ESU Branch competitions nationwide. Rohan previously won the ESU New Orleans Branch competition.
The winner of the 34th English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition, Ogechi Egonu, representing the San Francisco Branch, received a full scholarship to attend the American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp in Staunton, VA, this summer. Second place winner, Brandon Burk, from the Kentucky Branch, won a cash prize of $1,000 from The English-Speaking Union, while the third place winner, Trevon Wainwright, representing the Kansas City Branch of the ESU, received an award of $500 provided by The Shakespeare Society.
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March 5, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
McWilliams Hall at Tulane University
Attending Members and Guests Reception
following competition
(nearby location TBA at Auditions)
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