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"Soundbreaking" Documentary Screening
The National Press Club will screen two parts of Soundbreaking: Stores from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, on Wed., Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the club’s ballroom. The series explores the impact of recorded music on the modern world. The 8-part documentary will be broadcast on PBS in November. Following the screening will be a panel discussion featuring: Joshua Bennett, filmmaker, Show of Force Hank Shocklee, music producer, Public Enemy Sam Brylawski, former chair, Library of Congress National Recording Preservation Board Soundbreaking is the last project of legendary music producer Sir…
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Annual NPC Children Holiday Party
It's time again......to make plans to attend the National Press Club's Annual Children Holiday Party! We will begin at 11 a.m. with a great buffet which will include something for everyone....from Corn Dogs to Hamburgers to French Fries and a little bit of Fruit and Veggies. Once we are filled up -- we can get on the dance floor and move to the music played by DJ Paul and led by our talented Cloggers. Don't forget to stop by and say hello to Santa! There's more -- you have to decide if you want to get your face painted first or decorate a ginger bread cookie to take home -- both are fun!…
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NPC House Committee
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NPC Events Committee
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NPC House Committee
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NPC Luncheon with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker
Penny Pritzker, the 38th U.S. Secretary of Commerce will speak at a Newsmaker Luncheon on Monday April 18, 2016. Secretary Pritzker will discuss the strategic plan for the Commerce Department that continues to expand trade and investment for American businesses and entrepreneurs. Secretary Pritzker’s 27 years of private sector experience has enhanced her work with the business community helping advance the President’s priorities of expanding growth and opportunity for all Americans. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at…
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NPC Luncheon with Girl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chávez
Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Anna Maria Chávez will discuss the changes she is bringing to the venerable organization at a National Press Club Luncheon on Monday, June 13th. Chávez is visiting the Nation’s Capital to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the highest honor in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. Since taking the helm of the Girl Scouts, Chávez has formed partnerships with leaders such as Sheryl Sandberg, launching the “Ban Bossy” campaign; engaged First Lady Michele Obama to record a recruitment video and host a White House sleepover for girls; and Chris Rock to sell Girl Scouts…
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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…
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Welcome Home, Jason Rezaian
Photo: Martin Baron/The Washington Post Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian spent 545 days isolated in an Iranian prison, a political hostage unjustly tried and convicted for doing what journalists do across the globe. Now he's free, and the National Press Club will throw a welcome home event on March 14 to celebrate his return. The gathering will double as a way to cheer on our colleague as well as call attention to the challenges faced by journalists everywhere. When: March 14, 7 p.m. -10 p.m.Where: The National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St NW, 13th FloorWho: NPC members,…
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NPC Events Committee
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