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2024 "Press vs. Politicians" National Press Club Spelling Bee
Following the Spelling Bee, stay for the National Press Club's Debate Watch Party in the Ballroom at 8:30 p.m. Club members must be logged into their press.org account in order to access tickets at the member rate.
Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have been tested throughout history, but on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee. The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and has…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: "Reinventing the Wheel," Patricia A. Broderick
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Judge Patricia A. Broderick, a senior judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will discuss her new book “Reinventing the Wheel: Hard Roads Can Lead to Beautiful Places” at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. She will be joined by Sen. Tom Harkin, one of the main authors of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. After suffering life-changing injuries in a car accident as a teenager, Broderick resolved to forge a new path through life as a woman in a wheelchair. What followed was a life of career achievement and personal adventure (…
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Love & Whiskey: An Evening with Fawn Weaver
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Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey founder and CEO Fawn Weaver will launch her new book, “Love and Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest” at a National Press Club Headliners dinner and tasting event on June 18 at 6 p.m. Following the book talk, guests will enjoy a dinner and whiskey tasting. Uncle Nearest Master Distiller Victoria Eady Butler will guide the audience through the flavors in Uncle Nearest’s whiskey selection. The event begins with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. At 6 p.m. guests…
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NPC Wine Dinner featuring Rose Wilde
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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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Communicator & Journalist Roundtable Dinner
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National Press Club members are invited to another lively discussion with fellow communications leaders and journalists on current topics that we all face in our function and profession. By sharing our concerns, ideas, approaches and strategies, we help each other be more effective in our roles. Members who register for this dinner may purchase beverages directly from the bar and food from the club’s menu. Food will be served in the Cosgrove lounge.
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International Correspondents Happy Hour
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Join your fellow foreign correspondents for cocktails and conversation at the International Correspondents Team's monthly happy hour. The happy hour is open to all National Press Club members who would like to get involved with the ICC’s programs, including the press attaché mixer and monthly embassy nights.
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CANCELLED: NPC Headliners: Josh Harris
This event will be rescheduled for a later date.
As the 2024 National Football League season prepares to kickoff, Josh Harris, managing partner of the Washington Commanders and founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will speak at a National Press Club Headliner Luncheon on July 29. Harris led a group that purchased the team last summer for $6.05 billion. He and his team have focused over the past year on improving the fan experience and hiring new leadership, including General Manager Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders also drafted Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels of Louisiana State…
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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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Communicators Social
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Join your fellow club members in the communications field for casual drinks and conversation at the Communicators Social. Communicator Members are invited to connect, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of the National Press Club community. Expand your professional network in a relaxed atmosphere. Forge connections with like-minded individuals across the industry. Discover new opportunities and collaborations.
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