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Oktoberfest Buffet and Music Night
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Party Like It's 1919 at The Reliable Source
The clarion call of the Jazz Age sounded in 1919 at the National Press Club and across the nation. Prohibition began in DC, Woman's Suffrage was won, and women - barred from the all-male National Press Club - formed their own Women’s National Press Club. The Club was even graced by Royalty in 1919 when Edward, the Prince of Wales, made an appearance. To commemorate all of these events, the History and Heritage team is joining forces with Events and Young Members to host a party in the Reliable Source on Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 9:30. Music will be provided by the Jefferson Street Strutters, a…
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Washington Nationals World Series Trophy at the National Press Club
The hard-won 2019 World Series Championship Trophy, the symbol of one of the greatest come-from-behind victories in the history of sports, will visit the National Press Club on Wednesday evening February 12, so members, their families and guests can get a close look and take photos for social media. The Trophy is traveling to Spring Training later this week so Wednesday might be the last chance for fans to see it before it leaves town to help the Nats prepare to defend their Championship. "The World Series Trophy is a symbol of skill, perseverance, teamwork and success," said Mike Freedman,…
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A Salute to Mesfin Mekonen
The National Press Club History & Heritage team will salute Mesfin Mekonen, manager of the Reliable Source restaurant and bar, on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Reliable Source. The event, open to members and their guests only, will recognize Mekonen's 50 years of service to the Club. Generations of members have been greeted by Mekonen as they arrive for lunch, dinner and even Taco Night. Entertainment will be provided by a Club favorite, The Greater U Street Jazz Collective. We will learn how Mekonen, a student from Ethiopia, arrived at the Club in January 1972, looking…
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Photography Team Meeting
This meeting of the Photography Team will be used to set up the print photo display for the 2023 members' photo exhibit. Meet us at 11:30 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. After the meeting, those attending in-person are invited for a self-funded drink at the Reliable Source.
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