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Book Rap: John Byrne Cooke "On the Road with Janis Joplin"
John Byrne Cooke, Janis Joplin’s road manager from 1967 until her death, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the years he spent with Joplin, from her legendary rise to her tragic last days. Cooke reveals the never-before-told story of his years with the young woman from Port Arthur who would become the first female rock and roll superstar. In 1967, as the new sound of rock and roll was taking over popular music, John Byrne Cooke was at the center of it all. As a member of D.A. Pennebaker’s film crew, he witnessed the astonishing breakout performances of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix at the…
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New NPC Member Happy Hour
Welcome! Now that you are a National Press Club Member, join us for a New Member Happy Hour! Mingle with Club Governors, Club Committee members, and fellow new members Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Truman Lounge! Light refreshments and drinks will be available. All registered guests are welcome to attend. The Happy Hour will also include a brief tour of the Club for those interested and answer any questions you may have. Questions, please contact Recruitment Manager, Allyson Cannon at [email protected]
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Akon on Africa: The Next Growth Frontier
NPC Membership Committee
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President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso
Akon on Africa: The Next Growth Frontier
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Interpreting smoke signals from the marijuana skirmish line
NPC Freedom of the Press Committee
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NPC Freelance Committee Soiree
NPC Freelance Committee Soiree
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Take an Inside Look with Nikki Usher's new book "Making News at The New York Times"
World Cup 2014 Opening Games Watch Party
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Pub Quiz in Truman Lounge Thursday, June 12 with Special World Cup Rounds
National Press Club Journalism Institute Boot Camp
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NPC Scholarship Committee
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