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Terry Pratchett at The National Press Club
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sir Terry Pratchett will discuss his latest book, Snuff: A Novel of Discworld, at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 14 in the NPC Ballroom. As a fundraiser for the Club’s Eric Friedheim Library, this will be a ticketed event. You must purchase a ticket for admission. Sir Terry Pratchett, OBE, is the best-selling author of a series of more than 38 humorous and satirical novels about the colorful fantasy world of Discworld, and over 21 Discworld companion or non-Discworld novels, including the award-winning Good Omens with Neil Gaiman. Regarded as one of the most significant…
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NPC General Membership Meeting
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NPC Luncheon with Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO/CTO of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), will discuss the future of human spaceflight in advance of his company’s planned Nov. 30 flight to the International Space Station, the first private mission to ISS for NASA, at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29. SpaceX, which won a NASA contract to replace the cargo transport function of the Space Shuttle, develops rockets and vehicles for missions to Earth orbit and beyond. Musk was chief engineer for Falcon 1, the first privately developed liquid fuel rocket to reach orbit, as well as the company's Falcon 9…
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NPC Luncheon with Tom Brokaw
Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, author of the blockbuster “The Greatest Generation,” will discuss his new book at a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 3. Brokaw will talk about “The Time of Our Lives: Past, Present, Promise,” a broad view of how American life has changed since the Great Depression and how to foster America's future. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for Club members, $29 for guests of members and $36 for general admission. To reserve tickets, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202-…
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Jazz Night featuring WEK Jazz Trio
What to do on Thursday? Get a Clue! Who: The WEK Jazz Trio When: Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 6 pm Where: In The Truman Lounge With: Specially Priced Wine & Beer Selections Join the Events Committee in the Truman Lounge this Thursday evening for an exciting night of jazz music with the WEK Jazz Trio! The Reliable Source bar and lounge will be offering selected wine and beer on special for this evening: WINEWhitePinot Grigio, San Pietro, Aldo Adige, Italy, 2010Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fume, FranceSauvignon Blanc, Ten Sisters, New ZealandChardonnay, National Press Club,…
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NPC Journalism Awards Dinner
The National Press Club's Annual Journalism Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, August 10th, beginning with a Reception at 6 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge, followed by Dinner and a program in the Ballroom. Cost $45.00 per person. Reservations are required. to reserve your seat, please call 202-662-7501.
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NPC Luncheon with Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Gregory Jaczko, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on Monday, July 18. Jaczko will talk about lessons learned by the nuclear power industry in the aftermath of Japan’s March 11 Fukushima nuclear disaster, which stands as the most serious nuclear accident since the Chernobyl meltdown in 1986. The NRC is scheduled to meet on July 19 to consider a report on the Fukushima disaster and how it pertains to the US nuclear industry. In May of 2009, President Obama appointed Jaczko chairman of the NRC, where he had served as a commissioner…
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NPC Luncheon with Ted Leonsis
Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards and one of the most powerful figures in Washington sports and business, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon, July 13. Leonsis, who made his fortune at AOL, has transformed the Capitals into one of the most exciting teams in hockey, led by superstar Alex Ovechkin. Still the team has consistently fallen short in the playoffs. Long- suffering Wizards fans are hopeful he can at least get the basketball team back to the postseason. The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at…
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