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News And Events

April 27th Evelyn Wrench Speaker Series

Evelyn Wrench Speaker Series

Author and historian Edward J. Larson, Summer For the Gods: The Scopes Trial

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Lorraine Villere

Springtime English Bluebell Landscapes
with
Lorraine Villere
Degas Gallery – April 1-30, 2022

Lorraine is a staunch supporter of the ESU and has committed to pay ESU New Orleans 20% of the net proceeds from her month-long exhibit at the Degas Gallery.

 

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March 22

Theatre Night at the Four Winds

   


     

 Private Viewing Theatre Gilbert & Sullivan, two academy awards "Topsy-Turvy" with overview by Historian and author John MaGill and champagne reception prior. 

 

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NEW ORLEANS BRANCH HOSTS ESU SHAKESPEARE COMPETITION

SOUTH LOUISIANA REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS!!

 

1st place winner Jacob Simmons, and NOLA Branch President, David Grissett

(Left to right: NOLA Branch President- David Grissett, 3rd place winner-Aniya Fields (Lusher Charter School), 3rd place winner – Julia Bannon (Kenner Discovery High School), 2nd place winner – Savannah Kuntz (Covington High School),  1st place winner – Jacob Simmons (Covington High School), and Bruce Gordon, Education Chair, ESU New Orleans)

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Annual Christmas Tea


Sunday, December 12th, 2021
Annual Christmas Tea
Windsor Court Hotel Board Room
Time:  3-6pm

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New Orleans Branch Hosts ESU Shakespeare Competition Semi-Finals

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THIS YEARS PARTICIPANTS!

We're pleased to announce this years winners:
1st Place: Danielle Garbarino of Mandeville High School
2nd Place: Simon Rucker of Covington High School
3rd Place: Aniya Fields of Lusher Charter School
  
  
 
Pictured right is semi-finals 1st place winner, Danielle Garbarino. Pictured left is participant Birke Gaspard, both from Mandeville High School.
 
Picture is 2nd place winner, Simon Rucker from Covington High School.
3rd place was awarded to Aniya Fields of Lusher Charter School (picture forthcoming.)
 

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ESU Happy Hour Series

Welcome to ESU Happy Hour! The ESU has planned a series of programs to connect and reach out to our members through programs that are engaging, fun, and informative on a wide variety of topics. Happy Hour programs bring to you guest speakers live and free of charge.  Speakers may also suggest a unique cocktail for you to create and enjoy at home. These programs are designed so ESU members and guests can learn and interact with our outstanding speakers. Many speakers will provide exciting participation opportunities with fun give away books and products at the end of each program.

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First ever "virtual" Annual Christmas Tea!

First ever "virtual" Annual Christmas Tea!

December 13th, 2020

4pm

This year the New Orleans Branch of the English-Speaking Union held its first ever 'virtual' Annual Christmas Tea. To view photos of the event, please click "Read Full Story" listed below.

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FEBRUARY 6  - AT NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB, DINNER,
JULIA HANSEN, 6:30-8:30 pm

RESCUE AT SEA: ONE GIRL'S SAGA OF BEING SAVED OFF THE ANDREA DORIA.

JULIA HANSEN'S TALE OF EXCITEMENT, FEAR AND GRATITUDE

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March 1, 2-5 pm

SHAKESPEARE & MORE
at McWilliams Hall

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