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Wyclef Jean Headlines Fundraiser for Haiti Journalists 7 pm, Jan. 26; $75
Wyclef Jean will be among several Haitian musicians performing at the National Press Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at an event to raise funds for journalists in Haiti. Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive will be among the speakers at the Night of Solidarity for Haitian Journalists, which is also designed to raise awareness of the need for a strong, vibrant and free press as Haiti rebuilds from last year’s earthquake. Tickets are $75 for National Press Club members and can be purchased online at www.press.org or at the door. This event will include light appetizers and a cash bar. Some of…
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Hamrick Inaugural Menu Features Kansas, Maryland Cuisine; Jan. 29, $95
National Press Club Executive Chef Susan Delbert has revealed the menu guests can expect to enjoy at the Jan. 29 inaugural gala for new National Press Club President Mark Hamrick. The lineup for the “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” themed event features nods to Hamrick’s ties to Kansas and Maryland, along with a few surprises. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and the formal program following at 7:30. Special guests include broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, longtime Hollywood television director/producer Chuck Bowman and others. Tickets are $95 and should be…
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Colombia VP to Discuss Human, Workers' Rights 10 am, Jan. 26
During his first visit to Washington, Vice President Angelino Garzon of Colombia will discuss human and workers' rights in his country at a Newsmaker at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. While in Washington, Garzon is also scheduled to meet with members of the Obama administration, Congress, labor organizations and non-governmental organizations to discuss these issues. -- Peter Hickman, [email protected]
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Hungarian Embassy Concert, Buffet Dinner Jan. 26, 27; $60
National Press Club members can receive a $15 discount off the cost of an all-Liszt concert and buffet/wine reception at the Embassy of Hungary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, or at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. The price for Club members and their guests is $60. Please purchase tickets as early as possible to guarantee a seat by phoning 202-625-2361 with your credit card details. Club members have their choice of Jan. 26 or Jan. 27 because the Club has just announced a major Haiti Night fundraiser on Jan. 26. Club member Jerome Barry, the artistic director and founder of the Embassy Series,…
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Iran Photo Exhibition Opens Jan. 21; Reception 6 pm
Marking the 30th anniversary of the release of American Embassy hostages in Iran, an exhibition of photos by Peter Bregg focusing on developments in Iran during the 444 days that the hostages were held will be on display in the National Press Club lobby from Jan. 21 through Feb. 4. The 35 images provide a haunting look back at events and personalities surrounding the seizure of the embassy. The formal opening of the exhibition will be at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, with remarks in the Conference Rooms at 6:30 p.m. Bregg will speak about how he covered the hostage crisis…
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Heart Association to Release Cost Projections, Noon Jan. 24
Cost projections for heart disease will be released by American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown at a Newsmaker at noon Monday, Jan. 24. Brown will discuss trends in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States. Her organization has developed a methodology to project future costs of care for hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke and all other forms of CVD from 2010 to 2030. CVD is the leading cause of death in the United States and is responsible for 17 percent of national health expenditures. The findings comprise part of a policy statement from the American Heart…
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Journopalooza III Tickets Going Fast, $25 Jan. 21
Tickets are going fast for the most outrageous rock & roll spectacle ever planned for the National Press Club Friday, Jan. 21. The door and bar opens at 6:30 p.m. The bands begin at 7:30. Email Joshua Funk ([email protected]) for the member discount code. Please provide your member number when you inquire. General admission tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets, including an exclusive VIP package with an open bar meet-and-greet with the media/rockstars ($40), are available at www.Journopalooza.com. Proceeds from Journopalooza benefit three great media causes: The Committee to…
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Author Discusses China, Tibet, Dalai Lama, 6:30 pm Feb. 7
Tim Johnson will discuss his new book, “Tragedy in Crimson: How the Dalai Lama Conquered the World but Lost the Battle with China,” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. In his book, the former Beijing bureau chief for Knight Ridder and McClatchy details the cat and mouse game involving China and Tibet. Johnson intertwines interviews with monks, nomads, exiled activists, and the Dalai Lama himself in this account of China's suppression of the Tibetan people and their way of life. The event is free for Club members, $5 for non-members. The book will be available for $27. Johnson will sign copies. This…
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Venezuelan Opposition Leaders, 3 pm Jan. 12
Four Venezuelan opposition political leaders will describe what they see as the impact of anti-democratic actions taken by the government of President Hugo Chavez and the National Assembly following the Sept. 26 parliamentary elections at a Newsmaker at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. -- Peter Hickman, [email protected]
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Lobster Night at Fourth Estate Jan. 26
Steamed 1 1/4-pound lobsters will be featured on the Fourth Estate Restaurant dinner menu Wednesday, Jan. 26. The price is $25 for National Press Club members and their guests, $30 for non-members. The lobsters are served with drawn butter and a choice of oven-roasted potatoes or fries and coleslaw or green salad. Diners are seated from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance, but some additional lobsters may be available for walk-in diners. To check on availability, call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected]. The lobster night special is offered the last…
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