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Satchmo at the National Press Club
Press Conference with the National Press Club, Smithsonian Folkways and The Louis Armstrong Foundation to discuss the release of the live recording: "Satchmo at The National Press Club." It is believed this is the last recorded trumpet performance by the greatest trumpet player of all time. The concert took place January 29, 1971. At the news conference officials from the three organizations will describe the process that brought this music, which so far has been heard by only a few hundred people, to the public and what it means for these institutions and their missions. Louis Armstrong was…
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National Press Club Panel to Assess Repression of Expression in Mideast
National Press Club Panel to Assess Repression of Expression in Mideast More than a year ago, uprisings in several Mideast countries triggered what has come to be called the Arab Spring. But when it comes to freedom of the press and on the Internet, it has been a chilling period in many parts of that region. Reporters and citizens have been spied on, beaten, imprisoned and even killed merely for telling the truth about what is happening in their countries. On Feb. 14 at 9:30am in the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Restaurant, the Club’s Press Freedom Committee hosts a panel to examine…
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NPC Tour of the National Museum of American History
Bring the Whole Family for a Private Tour of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History & Enjoy a Free LunchOn the morning of Saturday, November 5 the Events Committee will host a family-friendly tour of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History located at 12th and Constitution Avenue, NW. The tour and lunch, open to all ages, will explore history in a child-friendly setting. A narrated tour of the museum, beginning at 10:15 a.m., will be available from a museum staff member who is also a Press Club Member. The Exhibits include:- "Invention at Play" An entire play…
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Conflict Zone Photography Exhibit Reception
Please join us for a reception and view the groundbreaking war photography exhibit, "Conflict Zone," which supports injured journalists, photojournalists, and troops. The reception will be held at the National Press Club on Thursday, Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m., in the First Amendment Lounge. All are welcome. This extraordinary photo exhibit is currently on display in the NPC lobby through Monday, Aug. 29, and it includes 40 photos from Conflict Zone's permanent collection. The exhibit also features a special display dedicated to Chris Hondros, the Getty Images photographer who died in April while…
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Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama
A conversation with authors Marvin Kalb and Deborah Kalb will be moderated by Ted Koppel on Friday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. The United States had never lost a war - that is, until 1975, when it was forced to flee Saigon in utter humiliation and abandon South Vietnam to a victorious communist army. The legacy of this first defeat has haunted every president since, especially on the decision of whether to commit troops to war. In “Haunting Legacy,” the father-daughter journalist team of Marvin and Deborah Kalb presents a compelling, accessible, and hugely important history of presidential…
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Up Next – Hyperlocal Coverage: Neighborhood Blogs, Community Websites, and the Future of the News
"Is hyperlocal online media the new 5 o'clock news?" This question will be posed at the National Press Club’s new online-focused series, "Get It Online." In a time when more Americans get their news from the Internet than from newspapers, highly customized neighborhood-centric reporting is on the rise. Washington, D.C. has more than 25 distinct neighborhood-specific bloggers. A number of Web start-ups are creating their own hyperlocal news sites, with larger companies like AOL and Gannett starting their own brands. What is it about the state of modern media that allows these news platforms…
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Annual NPC Picnic
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NPC ANNUAL PICNIC HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENT PLEASE CONTACT HAVILAH ROSS AT [email protected]
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How to Use Video to Get Your Message Across: Thinking Strategically About Content
As people watch less TV, they are watching more video on their computers, tablets or smartphones. That means your video needs to more compelling, creative and contagious than the competition. We’ll help you understand the anatomy of a great video – from concept to promotion – so that you can powerfully reach, teach and activate your target audiences.
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Mastering Social Media: Three Successful Case Studies & Advice You Can Apply Today
Your organization has developed a presence on social media – now what? Master the art of taking these tools to the next level and see how successful organizations have done it. Conference Program Check-in / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Introduction: 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Havilah Ross, National Press Club) Panel One – Three Successful Case Studies: 9:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Moderator: Ashley Mancini: The Public Affairs CouncilSpeakers: Bianca Prade: American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Kerala Taylor: KaBOOM! Gina Welker: Adfero Group Break: 10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Panel…
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Chuck Leavell
Newsmaker: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones DATE: Tuesday, March 29 TIME: 2:00 pmPlace: First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20045 Rock and roll legend Chuck Leavell, longtime keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling Stones, will discuss his new book about sustainable, smart growth, entitled, “Growing a Better America,” at a National Press Club Newsmaker. A conservationist, Leavell is co-founder of the eco-web site Mother Nature Network (MNN), the world’s most visited for-profit environmental web site. His…
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