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The Atlanta Branch Shakespeare Competition will take place on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at the Shakespeare Theatre at 490 Peachtree Street. Participants and mentors should arrive between noon and 12:30. Program starts at 1 PM sharp.
All interested students and mentors should contact Randy Brannen at brannenga@aol.com. The field is limited to the first 30 qualifiers.
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Our Branch held its annual Garden Party at the home of the British Consul General, Andrew Staunton and his wife. Beautiful day with many gorgeous hats. The new Branch President, Pace Huff, was the master of ceremonies and gave the right touch to a wonderful afternoon.
The Branch Shakespeare Competition winner, Arden Adams performed the sonnet that she presented at the national competition in Lincoln Center last April.
After the appropriate toasts to The Queen and to the President, the Consul General provided interesting comments on the importance of the ESU and the tie that binds English speaking people.
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Pictured above: Program Chairman Carolyn Mitchell,our speaker Judy Pincus and Chairman of the Board, Wesley Devoto.
When ESU member Judy Pincus presented her lecture on Ian McEwan's Atonement in February, it was indeed a high water mark for our regional programs. The audience was transfixed as Ms. Pincus clearly presented themes, drama, characters, plot development and literary comparisons. Seldom does one hear such a thorough analysis of an author's work, and our group knew it. We all appreciated Ms. Pincus's excellent presentation and everyone wants to have her back .
Event Recap
Nearly 80 members and guests enjoyed a beautiful buffet luncheon on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Ansley Golf Club which was followed by an entertaining and interesting talk by Dr. Patrick Allitt. Dr. Allitt was born, raised, educated in England and received his advanced degrees from U. of California Berkeley and Harvard University. He is a professor of history at Emory University and the author of several books and a lecturer of seven Great Courses presentations. Last summer Dr. Allitt went to England and spent several weeks researching interesting places to tour that are often overlooked by tour guides to England. The material he presented will soon be found in a new Great Course presentation, so ESU members and guests were treated to a preview of Dr. Allitt's "The Great Tours: Britain."
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Once again the Branch Members gathered at the beautifully decorated home of Elizabeth and Jim Munson for our annual Christmas Party. The last weekend before Christmas guaranteed heavy traffic, but our Members braved the delays and showed up ready to have a good time. The buffet was nicely catered by the Jerry Dilts group augmented by Elizabeth's rich and tasty desserts.
November 7, 4-6 PM
Member meeting in the Gould Room at St.Philips. Speaker will be Dr. Monique Seefried, Commissioner for the US WWI Centennial Commission. Champagne reception to follow.
November 29, 4-6 PM in the Gould Room
Member meeting with speaker Rachel Galloway, the United Kingdom's Consul General. Champagne reception to follow.
December 18, 5-7 PM Christmas Party
Once again Elizabeth and Jim Munson will host our joyful Christmas party. Always a special treat for the Branch.
January 15, Sunday Brunch at the Ansley Club
Our speaker will be Dr. Patrick Allitt, one of the Branch's favorite speakers.
l to r: Katherine Carey, Abbe Fralix, Lydia Flock
The Grants/Sholarship Committee shared a lunch with Laura Coles and the Interns which the Atlanta Branch has provided for The New American Shakespeare Tavern. Note the names are below the picture. It was a pleasant day and once again the ESU, Atlanta Branch, has been generous.
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