NPC Spring Hoot Featuring Mark Russell

Forget everything you've learned or thought you knew about the 2016 campaign for the presidency. The candidates are woefully uninformed—when they're not outright fabricating.

At the 2016 Spring Hoot of the National Press Club's Silver Owls we will all finally learn the inside scoop on the presidential campaign—along with other egos ripe to be punctured and shredded—from none other than our own recipient of the Order of the Owl, Mark Russell.

Mark obviously needs no introduction. He has been delivering his unique brand of political commentary and comedy for five decades, skewering politicians of the left and right as an equal opportunity satirist.

He has been especially generous with his time and talent for the Silver Owls and is among the most deserving of all those who have received the "Order of the Owl," conferred by the Council of Wisest Owls upon those who "give a hoot about Washington journalism."

So mark your calendar for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, for the Spring Hoot, which also will mark the induction of new Silver, Golden and Platinum Owls—those who have been continuous members of the Press Club for 25, 50 and 60 years.

The tab continues to be $35 a person, which includes dinner, plus what you choose to spend at the bar. Make sure you get a stamp from the front desk for free parking at the G Street garage.

Reserve soon because this Hoot likely will sell out quickly. Call the Club's reservations department at 202-662-7500 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Hors d’oeuvres

Cucumber with smoked salmon

Stuffed dates with cream cheese and bacon

Edamame dumplings

Basil meatballs

Salad

Spinach salad, strawberries, mango, sweet onion, feta and cinnamon pecans

Entrée Choices

Certified Angus beef strip steak, red wine demi-glace, mushroom mashed potatoes and spinach soufflé

Vegetarian spinach and cheese ravioli, cherry tomato ragu, sautéed asparagus and spring onions

Dessert

Mocha and custard Napoleon

Spring strawberry tart