03/05/2026
Dear Member,
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Thank you to everyone who attended the January 17th SCADFASH tour of the incredible Andre Leon Talley fashion collection. Our excellent docent, and current SCAD fashion student, provided lots of detailed insight to the collection and to Mr. Talley. Following the tour, we had lunch at Cafe Lapin at Peachtree Battle. If you missed going with our group, the exhibition is on view to March 1, 2026.
�February features our annual Shakespeare Competition. Randy and Diane Brannen, chairs of the Shakespeare Competition Committee, come through every year with an enthusiastic group of high school student participants. They joyfully give their time and leadership skills in service to our branch to help these students, teachers, and parents prepare for the competition. Competition day is Saturday, February 21st, beginning at noon. The event is free and held at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Please plan to join us to help give these students a large and receptive audience.
�Upcoming Programs:
�ESU Atlanta Shakespeare Competition
Saturday, February 21 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us at the 2026 Atlanta ESU Shakespeare Competition: https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/what-we-do/shakespeare-competition/
�The competition will take place at the Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern at 499 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
�All lovers of the Bard are invited to attend this free event.
�Snacks and drinks will be provided at intermission.
�Reluctant Rebels: Georgia in the Revolution
Tuesday, March 10 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Gould Room
�Carter J. Wood, a member of the Lyman Hall
Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution,
joins us to discuss the Georgia colony
and the beginnings of the American Revolution.
Reception to Follow
Free
�Other events are in the planning stage and will be finalized soon, including our Annual Garden Party. Hooray for Spring!
�If you have not done so, please Renew your ESU Atlanta membership. ESU National continues to refine the join/renewal process and in the meantime provide two renewal/join options. Membership may be renewed online HERE: https://www.esuus.org/get-involved/become-a-member/atlanta-branch/
or if you prefer to pay by check, use the Atlanta Membership FORM attached at the end of this email.
�Complete the form, make your check payable to ESU National noting Atlanta membership on memo line, and mail to English-Speaking Union, Attn: DeAndre Short, 144 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016. A membership in ESU Atlanta would be a great gift to family and friends for any occasion, and one that opens doors to entertaining and educational programs, supports lifelong learning, and features delicious cucumber sandwiches and sparkling wine!
�Find us online at ESU Atlanta: https://www.esuus.org/atlanta/
�Your support and dedication to ESU Atlanta adds great value to all of our activities. We look forward to seeing you and your guests at our upcoming programs.
�Please contact me with suggestions and comments.
�Kind Regards,
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Johnnie Zarzeka
ESU Atlanta President
706-614-2888
The English-Speaking Union’s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve—students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.
