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Fore! Shoot a round of golf to support Club's Journalism Institute April 19
Dust off your golf clubs, organize your foursome and come join other journalists, elected officials and corporate executives at the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s second annual golf invitational tournament on Friday, April 19, at the prestigious Woodmore Country Club in nearby Mitchellville, Md. The outing, a fundraiser for the non-profit Institute, will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Click here to register and to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. The Institute is committed to training journalists in a changing media environment through our Bloomberg Center for…
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Learn how to navigate campaign finance filings, 9 am April 12
Just before a big week of campaign finance filings at the Federal Election Commission, join a panel of political data experts to learn the latest tips on how to navigate the records and brainstorm about ideas for stories you could glean from them at 9 a.m. April 12 at the National Press Club. The cost is $5 for Club members, $10 for non-members. Register here. Here's what will be landing at the Federal Election Commission the week of April 15: Campaign finance reports from all campaign committees (filers on a quarterly schedule are due on April 15; monthly filers on April 20); Pre-primary…
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Washington Post editors explore battling for soul of newspapers on"Kalb Report," 8 pm April 1
Top Washington Post editors will join host Marvin Kalb to talk about how newspapers are adapting to the digital age at 8 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the National Press Club. Executive Editor Martin Baron and Managing Editor Kevin Merida will discuss how America's great newspapers can win the battle for the soul of journalism in an era of lightning speed, loose standards and massive competition. Admission is free but seating is limited. Please reserve by calling the Club's reservation line at 202-662-7501. The program will start exactly at 8 p.m., so please plan to arrive several minutes early.
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D.C. police chief analyzes department's challenges, 3 pm April 10
Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier will discuss the challenges facing her department at a Newsmaker at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in the Zenger Room. Lanier will explore the obstacles to investing in policing and investing in the city as Washington continues to grow.
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Gramercy Tavern restaurateur Danny Meyer, Chef Michael Romano to host chef's dinner, April 18
Acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer and chef Michael Romano, the men behind New York's Union Square Café and Gramercy Tavern, will share their culinary delights at a chef's dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant. The dinner, including tax, tip and a souvenir cookbook, costs $80 for a single reservation and $110 for a couple (couple price includes one cookbook). Be sure to take advantage of the discounted rate for members by logging into the Club website. To reserve your seat, click here. The five-course meal features recipes from "Family Table:…
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Conference shines light on campaign donation payoffs, April 26-27
The Center for Responsive Politics and the National Press Club Journalism Institute are teaming up to help reporters find out what all those campaign contributions bought. The two-day conference takes place from 2 - 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, followed by a reception, and from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Club. Panelists will be announced at a later date. The cost is $15 for Club members and $25 for non-members. Register here. While campaign donations get extensive coverage during an election, interest wanes after Election Day, when many of those political donors may seek a return…
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Author Tom Dunkel explores baseball's first integrated team in new book, "Color Blind," 6:30 pm April 4
Author Tom Dunkel will discuss his new book, "Color Blind: The Forgotten Team That Broke Baseball's Color Line," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the conference rooms. Registration is required here. Tickets are free for National Press Club members and $5 for the general public. A book signing will follow the discussion. The author will only sign books purchased through the Club The book describes how, in drought-stricken Bismarck, N.D., during the Great Depression, one of the most improbable teams in the history of baseball was assembled by one of the sport’s most unlikely champions. A…
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AP solo video journalist to offer writing tips, 9 am March 22
Lee Powell, AP broadcast reporter and producer, will give practical writing tips from a reporter-turned-video journalist at 9 a.m. March 22 in the Bloomberg Room. Registration is required here for the one-hour session. Club members can attend at no charge; non-members pay $10. Gone are the days when newspaper reporters only typed out words on a page. Or television stations rolled with a "crew." Doing news today means doing it all. Reporters shoot video. Photojournalists report. Everyone is struggling to marry pictures with words all while staying true to the story. There is good news. If you…
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Take sneak peek at "Central Park Five" documentary, 6:45 pm April 11
The National Press Club presents an advance screening of award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’ latest project, "The Central Park Five," at 6:45 p.m. April 11. The screening and discussion will be a prelude to Burns' appearance at National Press Club Luncheon on April 12. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the documentary will begin at 6:45 pm followed by questions and answers with the filmmakers, Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns, and two of the Central Park Five. Tickets are free for Club members and $5 for non-members. Tickets for the event are available by clicking here. The film,…
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Editors outline freelance needs at workshop, 8:30 am April 3
The National Press Club Freelance Committee and the freelance interest group of the Washington Society of Professional Journalists will hold a workshop for freelancers at 8:30 a.m. April 3 in the Zenger Room. The workshop will feature two panels – one comprised of editors talking about what they need from freelancers and another focusing on tips on how to use technology and social media to improve your freelance business. Come join us in the Zenger Room for coffee at 8:30 a.m. The panels start at 9 a.m., and we will adjourn at 11:30 a.m. for lunch in the McClendon Room. The workshop is free…
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