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Vivian Awards
National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly will recognize journalist and communicator members for outstanding service to the Club at the Vivian Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at the National Press Club in the First Amendment Lounge and is open to those Club members who are actively involved with one of the Club's 16 teams. "The Vivians" are named after former club president Vivian Vahlberg and honor the Club's top volunteers.
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Family Holiday Celebration
Join us for a delightful evening of festive fun at our Family Holiday Celebration for National Press Club members and their loved ones! Get ready to make unforgettable memories as we kick off the holiday season with joy and cheer. Indulge in a variety of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family. From a visit by Santa Claus himself to gingerbread treat decorating, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to bring your appetite! Our event will feature a seasonal buffet to include a delectable selection of food and beverages to satisfy your cravings. Whether you…
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Jazz Night
NPC members must be logged into their press.org account in order to access registration for this event.
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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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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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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2022 Children's Holiday Event & Toy Drive
Kick your holiday spirit into full blast! Come enjoy the National Press Club's Children's Holiday Party and Toy Drive. Bring the whole family out on Saturday, December 17th from 11am to 2pm. You can expect kid-friendly hors d'oeuvres, music, activities, a holiday magic show, and Yes, Santa will be there taking holiday photos! Tickets are $15 per person. If you'd like to participate in the toy drive, we will have a drop box near the Club entrance. All donations will go to Children's National Hospital. Please check out "Dr. Bear's Closet Wish List & Guidelines" when deciding what to donate…
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Concert For Austin Tice
Marking the 12th year since Austin’s abduction in Syria with music by country music star Scotty Hasting Club members must be logged into their press.org account in order to access tickets at the member rate.
Join the National Press Club in marking 12 years since Austin Tice's abduction in Syria. Country music rising star Scotty Hasting, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan will perform two sets. Between sets we will hear from speakers in Austin’s life including: his employers; his CO; government officials and his family. Tickets include a drink ticket and light fare. About Austin Tice Austin Tice was taken in Syria 12 years ago – on Aug. 14, 2012. As President Biden has said “we know with certainty Austin is being held by the government of Syria.” The program will provide an update on Austin…
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Documentary Screening of "Lou’s Legacy" & Discussion
This event is open only to National Press Club Members & their guests.
Join us June 9th at 6:00 pm for an exclusive sneak-preview screening of the new documentary Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the Washington Blade. This powerful film tells the story of two Washington, DC icons — journalist Lou Chibbaro Jr. and drag performer Donnell Robinson, best known by the stage name Ella Fitzgerald. Set against decades of LGBTQ activism and cultural change, this 30-minute film offers an intimate look at the lives and legacies of two trailblazers who helped chronicle and shape gay life in the nation’s capital. Following the screening, Lou and the film's director,…
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The Inauguration of Mike Balsamo - 118th President of the National Press Club
On Friday evening February 7, 2025, one of the great traditions in Press Club culture will take place as hundreds from the journalism and educational communities join to celebrate the Inauguration of Mike Balsamo the 118th President of the National Press Club. Mike Balsamo is the national law enforcement editor for The Associated Press, helping to lead coverage of criminal justice, breaking news, and strategic initiatives across the U.S. With extensive experience in law enforcement reporting, Balsamo has covered some of the nation’s most significant stories, including the Justice Department…
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Documentary Screening of "Grand Knighthawk: Infiltrating the KKK”
Join the NPC Events Team on Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom for a screening of The Associated Press and ABC News documentary “Grand Knighthawk: Infiltrating the KKK.” The National Press Club members are receiving a first look at the documentary which will not be released to the public until Thursday, April 27th. A cash bar and classic concessions will be available outside the Ballroom. Synopsis below. "Two of America’s largest and most-trusted news organizations, The Associated Press and ABC News, are working together for the first time to take you inside one of the world’s most…
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