The English-Speaking Union

Research Triangle NC Branch

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events for
2023-2024 Season!

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Milburnie Fishing Club, with TLab scholar Elizabeth Balazs speaking, and students from the National Debate Organization.

Sunday, December 3, 2023
Luncheon at NCSU University Club with David zum Brunnen as Charles Dickens in "The Night Before Christmas Carol". 

Sunday, January 7, 2024
12th Night at the Governor's Mansion, with NC Opera general manager Eric Mitchko as speaker; with one or two performers.

Thursday, February 15, 2024
The annual student Shakespeare Competition, at Peace University.

Sunday, March 3, 2024
Perry Hurt, head of conservation at NC Museum of Art, will be our speaker.

Sunday, April 21, 2024
English Garden Party at the home of Board member Ginny Maxwell. Traditional Pimm's Cup will be served.

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Annual Meeting, The Cypress of Raleigh, 5:30 PM. Our National Shakespeare Competition winner will perform. Dr. Flo Durway, former English professor will give a presentation entitled "I'll Bet You Didn't Know This About Shakespeare."