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Jazz Night
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The Club is once again hosting an evening of music with Blues Alley, Georgetown’s home for jazz for an evening of great music, and this year there's a literary twist. Larry Tye will be on hand to discuss his new book The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America. It looks mainly at those maestroes' lives off their bandstands, and how they set the table for the civil rights revolution. Books will be available for purchase at the event. The discussion starts at 6 p.m. and will be followed by some wonderful jazz from Blues Alley musicians from 7p.m.-9p.m…
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Willy Wonka Buffet
Prepare for a sweet blast from the past as the iconic cast of 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee - plan to visit the National Press Club on June 6. Indulge your senses at the Reliable Source's Wonka Themed Buffet on the evening of June 6, where during a drawing five lucky diners will have a chance to win NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast in front of the Club sign. The cost of the buffet is $35 for members and $45 for their guests. To secure your spot, contact the Reliable Source at RS@…
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The Danger of Nuclear War Is Real, and Must Be Stopped
The June 3 seizing of former U.S. Marine officer and United Nations weapons inspector Scott Ritter’s passport while on his way to Russia, not only was a violation of the First and Fourth Amendments, but raises the far more serious issue of the growing danger of a direct conflict between the U.S. and Russia. Recent attacks on Russia’s early-warning radar systems—which have no direct role in the war in Ukraine, yet play a key role in Russia’s nuclear deterrence system—combined with the increasing American involvement in Ukraine, have caused Russian officials to warn in no uncertain terms of the…
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Interns Night Out
In D.C., it’s all about who you know. Boost your contacts and become a National Press Club insider during our Interns Night Out at the Club on July 11th at 5 p.m. This mixer - open to journalism interns and DMV-area internship coordinators - is your chance to get career tips from National Press Club members while exploring the exclusive benefits of National Press Club membership. We’ll also have quick-hit advice for jobseekers and lots of opportunities to make new connections with your peers from different news outlets. We’ll supply snacks and beverages. Join us for our first Interns…
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Summer BBQ Buffet
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to enjoy a Summer BBQ Buffet accompanied by jazz performed by the Greater U Street Jazz Collective on Thursday, July 18 in the Reliable Source. The buffet opens at 5:30 p.m. The jazz performance begins at 6 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. The Greater U Street Jazz Collective performed at the Reliable Source Jazz Night earlier this year. The price of the buffet is $35 for Club members and $45 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged. Reserve by emailing [email protected] or calling 202-662-7443. Specialty cocktails are available to…
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AGOA and Business Opportunities in D.R. Congo
Join us for an insightful event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 3-5pm at the National Press Club, featuring His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, the Minister of Foreign Trade for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Kahongya will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and prospects the DRC faces in relation to the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—an economic platform that has been at the core of facilitating and promoting USA and Africa Trade and Investments over the past two decades—creating millions of jobs and generating economic development. The Congo, the…
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Reliable Source Annual Crab Fest
The annual Crab Fest buffet comes back on Thursday, August 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Reliable Source. Members and their guests are invited to sample crabs and a new wine list - what a great way to celebrate summer 2024! The Crab Fest is $45 per person for members and $50 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged due to previous high demand. Reserve online or contact the Reliable Source to secure your spot.
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25th Annual Members' Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
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Join NPC members and guests for the official opening of the 25th annual members' photography exhibit, Wednesday, Sept.4th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the First Amendment Lounge. The exhibit is the Club's annual celebration of visual storytelling, with print photos and electronic images on display in the 13th floor lobby for all of September. Here's your chance to meet many of the photographers, and hear about their work. At this year's exhibit, we're also honoring Club members taking part in each of the annual photo shows since they began in 1999. Questions: contact Photography Team chair Alan Kotok…
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Americans for Citizen Voting Press Conference
ACV, GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER, AND STATE LEGISLATORS KICK OFF 8 STATE CAMPAIGN TO PASS CITIZEN ONLY VOTING AMENDMENTS WHAT: Press conference launching Americans for Citizen Voting's campaign to pass Citizen Only Voting Amendments(COVA) in eight states. WHO: ACV President Avi McCulluh GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger NC State Senator Brad Overcash NC State Senate Candidate Semone Pemberton OK State Senator Shane Jett SC State Senator Josh Kimbrell WI State Senator Julian Bradley Hispanos Del Sur Director Gil Pagan WHEN: 10:00am, Wednesday, September 4 WHERE: First Amendment Lounge…
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NPC Headliners: Families of Seven American Hostages in Gaza
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The families of seven American hostages held in Gaza will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker event on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. As the one-year anniversary of the hostage crisis approaches, the families will emphasize their ongoing pursuit of a resolution that ensures the safe return of all hostages. They will also address the urgent need for international pressure on Hamas, which violated a previous agreement and brutally executed six hostages last month before issuing new demands to negotiators. The families of these Americans will reflect on the past year, sharing…
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