ESU Research Triangle NC Branch
ESU Research Triangle
Dear Members and Friends:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Research Triangle branch of the English-Speaking Union, I am honored and pleased to welcome you to another year of fellowship and learning!
We have a full schedule planned for the coming months and invite you to join or to renew your membership for this 2024-2025 year. Our membership dues and donations are tax-deductible and support our programs. Our dues also allow us to support the popular annual Shakespeare Competition for our area high school students, as well as our local educators' participation in the TLab (Travel and Learn Abroad) programs.
Please look at our News and Events page for the schedule of activities planned for this year. We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Elaine Wood
President of English-Speaking Union
Research Triangle Branch
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News And Events
NC Art Museum Program
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On Sunday, March 3, Branch members and guests gathered at the NC Museum of Art at 2:30 pm for a wonderful presentation by Perry Hurt, Director of Conservation at the Museum. Dr. Hurt gave a preview of an exhibit coming in June, 2024, entitled "Seeing Red". The exhibition will focus on the phenomenon of red dyes and pigments used by artists from primitive civilization throughout history revealing cultural and historical information not discovered in any other way. Light refreshments were enjoyed following the presentation.
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The ESU National Shakespeare Competition Starts Now!
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– December 1, 2023
We are pleased to announce the kick-off of the ESU's National Shakespeare Competition! Schools in our region may enter now, giving students the opportunity to compete in The Research Triangle Branch Competition. The winner of the branch competition will travel to NYC to compete in the national finals at Lincoln Center!
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Holiday Celebration
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The Research Triangle Branch gathered at the Raleigh Historic Landmark residence of Ann Robertson and Hans Linnartz in the Oakwood neighborhood. Members and guests enjoyed toasting the season in this beautifully restored home that has been continuously used as a residence since 1851.
Board member India Whedbee welcomed everyone to the beautifully decorated Robertson-Linnarrtz home
Hostess Ann Robertson enjoyed visiting with all guests including Virginia Clark and Andy Lawrence
Sherwood Smith, Sara Jo Manning, and Eve Smith and all guests enjoyed touring the beautifully restored residence.
Jo Cresimore, Bill Hamlin, and Nan Turner visited while enjoying the holiday refreshments.
Hostess Ann Robertson was very gracious to guests Andrea Irby, Diane and Jim Davis and Alice Irby by describing features of her historic home.
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Fall Outing of the Research Triangle Branch
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The Research Triangle Branch of the ESU gathered October 23, 2022 for a Fall Outing at Milburnie Fishing Club, one of Wake County's oldest social clubs which has hosted governors, legislators, and prominent Raleigh families for 100 years. The Fall colors were breathtaking in the wonderful rural setting. Members and guests enjoyed beverages including NC wines and gathered around a roaring fire in the clubhouse before enjoying a traditional barbecue luncheon including the famous Milburnie oyster casserole. Following dessert of banana pudding, Phil Kirk entertained all present with a very informative talk on the wine industry in NC, and its extensive growth. All guests left planning a visit to a NC winery in the near future.
Jaye Day Trotter and Ginny Maxwell welcomed our speaker, Phil Kirk
Charlaine Milani, President Margaret Steed, and Dixie Boyce enjoyed the roaring fire on a chilly Fall day.
Martha Leak, Anne Steele, Bob Leak, Ed Steele, and Winkie Worley were glad to visit with eachother and other members gathered at the fishing club on a beautiful Fall day.
The barbecue luncheon was delicious!
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