Mariska Hargitay, actress, foundation founder, plans luncheon address, March 13

Mariska Hargitay, Emmy award-winner who stars as Olivia Benson on television's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” plans to speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, March 13.

Luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m.

This event is open only to members and their guests. Members may bring a maximum of two guests to this luncheon.

Cost of tickets is $21 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $35 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase. Tickets may be purchased online.

Hargitay is also the founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation. The foundation's mission is healing, educating and empowering survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse.

For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501. NPC Members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put MARISKA in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.