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"Wild Swans" at Books & Brunch, Noon Feb. 20
Books & Brunch will meet at noon Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant to discuss “Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China” by Jung Chang. The book traces China’s violent 20th century history with the stories of Chang’s grandmother, her mother, and herself through the end of warlords’ control of China, the Japanese occupation, the civil war that the Communists control, through the Cultural Revolution, which turned the author from a dedicated Communist into a bitter opponent of Chairman Mao. The monthly Books & Brunch discussions are open to all NPC members. Please RSVP to…
Type: News
NPC: A Place for News and .... Romance
Donald J. Frederick remembers clearly that day in January 1966 when Windsor P. Booth was inaugurated as the new president of the National Press Club. It was snowy weather, not unlike the kind Washington has been experiencing recently. Frederick, a writer-editor at the National Geographic, had been looking forward to the inauguration of Booth, his boss, and the head of the National Geographic wire service. But he was also excited because his girlfriend was visiting from Montreal. They had met while studying abroad at the University of Madrid, Spain, and stayed in touch after returning home…
Type: News
Canon Rep at Photo Committee Meeting, Noon Feb. 17
Mike Sheras, Canon representative, will speak at the Photo Committee luncheon meeting at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, at noon, in the McClendon Room. Sheras will talk about cameras that combine both still and video capabilities. These cameras should be of interest to journalists who are expected to write and also to shoot both photos and video. Sheras will also talk briefly about using flash techniques in low-light settings. All are welcome to attend, and no reservations are required; however, seating is limited in the McClendon Room.
Type: News
Play Postponed from Today
The staging of "Lincoln and God" scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12, is postponed until April due to inclement weather.
Type: News
Glenlivet Scotch Dinner 6:30 pm March 15, $70
Five Glenlivet scotches, aged from 12 to a 21 years, will be offered in the Fourth Estate Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 15. Tickets are $70 for members and their guests; $93 for non-members. The evening will begin with a reception featuring a 12-year-old scotch and prosciutto wrapped, goat cheese stuffed Medjool dates, mini reuben sandwiches, and smoked salmon and dill cream cheese triangles. Executive Chef Susan Delbert will prepare a four-course dinner featuring blue cheese soup with crab and herb croutons that will pair with Glenlivet's 15-year scotch. Seared scallops on pea-and…
Type: News
Club Closed Monday for Holiday; Fourth Estate Open Saturday
The Fourth Estate Restaurant will be open and serving brunch and dinner on Saturday, Feb. 13. The entire Club will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, in celebration of Presidents' Day.
Type: News
Newsletter Sings Praises of NPC Librarian
Beth Shankle, our research librarian and execellent instructor, is the subject of the cover article in the latest issue of News Library News, the newsletter by and for news librarians. It's a publication of the Special Libraries Association's News Division. See what they're saying: http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/nln/nln10/nln321.pdf
Type: News
This Week in National Press Club History
Feb. 7, 1955: Louis R. Lautier becomes the first African-American admitted to the National Press Club. Feb. 7, 1911: Actress Sarah Bernhardt tells the Club that she owes a lot to the American press. Feb. 10, 1982: Vivian Vahlberg is elected the first woman president of the National Press Club. Feb. 10, 1945: Vice President Harry S. Truman, a regular visitor to the Press Club as senator, plays the piano for actress Lauren Bacall perched on top of the piano, leading to the famous picture now on display in the Truman Lounge. This Week in National Press Club history is brought to you by…
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Reading of Member's Play at 8 pm Feb. 12
A staged reading of Club member Anthony Gallo's play, " Lincoln and God," will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the Murrow Room, sponsored by the Events Committee. The two-act drama examines President Lincoln's conflict with men and God through defeats, triumphs, and tragedies during the Civil War. Did he hear God in the dialogue, actions, and words of his wife Mary, the Rev. Phineas Gurley, friends, colleagues, and enemies? Abraham Lincoln is the only American president who did not claim church membership. Was he an American Moses….or an American Herod? There will be a…
Type: News
Professional Development Committee Seeks Members
The 2010 Professional Development committee is gearing up to bring members a new year of programs targeting journalistic skills and services. Skills will focus on topics such as digital video editing, Photoshop, writing and database diving while services will target networking, resumes and more. We're looking for a few good, committed and enthusiastic members to help plan networking/job events, writing sessions, tech editing programs and more. Contact Committee Chairwoman Susan Heavey or Vice Chairman Cary O'Reilly at [email protected] and [email protected]. You can also find the…
Type: News