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Visit Fourth Estate During Restaurant Week Jan. 18 - 22
The Fourth Estate restaurant will offer a gastronomic treat -- a three-course meal designed by Executive Chef Susan Delbert -- for Restaurant Week, Jan. 18 - 22. The cost is $20.11 for lunch and $35.11 for dinner; beverages, gratuity and tax are not included. For reservations call 202-662-7638, or email [email protected]. Appetizer Soup of the Day Fried Oysters on Frisée Salad with Bacon Lardons Mango Moroccan Salad with Grapes, Blueberries and Walnuts on Lemon dressed Greens Green Salad with Peas, Roasted Corn, Grape Tomatoes and Peppercorn Vinaigrette Entrée Vegetarian Butternut Squash…
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NPC Journalism Contest recognizes best Washington-based regional writers
Washington-based regional reporters have the difficult job of translating the events in the nation’s capital to the cities, states and regions they represent. The National Press Club journalism contest seeks to recognize the best of this important work. These reporters face increasing challenges as the news industry has undergone dramatic changes. The 2011 winner was Tommy Burr of The Salt Lake Tribune. The deadline for entering the NPC Journalism Contest is April 1, so pick your entries and mail them soon. For information about the contest, click here. Besides the regional reporting…
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National Geographic photographer to present 40 years of stories and images March 23
For 40 years, Lynn Abercrombie traveled with her late husband Tom covering every continent and the seven seas for National Geographic magzine. Join Lynn on Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. to celebrate "Traveling the World for National Geographic," a new book featuring stunning images from their remarkable lives. Lynn and her daughter Mari will share personal stories and photographs about life on assignment with Tom. She also will describe her own experience as an official photographer for the magazine -- gaining access and capturing photographs in places where her husband was not allowed. At the…
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This week In National Press Club history
March 11, 1997: President Bill Clinton receives his National Press Club membership card at a Luncheon and advocates free television for political candidates. March 12, 1908: The National Press Club is born with 32 journalists in attendance in a room lent by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, with a purse of $300, considered sufficient capital to start. March 15, 1974: King Hussein of Jordan tells the Club that a new political climate makes it a good time for Middle East peace. This Week In National Press Club History is brought to you by the History & Heritage Committee, which is…
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CSIS to relase report on Iranian influence at Friday Newsmaker
Stephen Johnson, senior fellow and director of the Americas program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, will release and discuss a major CSIS report on Iran's influence in the Americas at a 3 p.m. Newsmaker, Friday, March 16.
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Travel to the Baltic republics in May
Join the NPC trip to the Baltic Republics May 19-30, 2012. This is a rare opportunity to visit the historical capitals of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The trip begins in Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, once the largest medieval state in Europe. This small independent democratic country is rich in historical monuments and lovely landscapes. Sightseeing includes St. Stanislav Cathedral, Gediminas Castle and the Old Vilnius University while walking through narrow, winding alleys and courtyards. Travel to the 12th century town of Trakai and Kaunas outside of Vilnius. After three nights in…
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Rowse Award to honor best work in critical coverage of the news industry
The National Press Club wants to see the best coverage of the news industry and journalistic practices from the last year. The Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism, named for the former reporter for U.S. News and World Report and award sponsor, rewards the best critical look at the news industry, its practice and its ethics. This competition is increasingly important at a time when the news business is going through dramatic changes in both in technology and the business itself. Last year’s winner was Paul Farhi of the American Journalism Review and winners of an honorable mention were…
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Learn iPhone reporting March 30
Learn iPhone reporting Friday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. WTOP reporter and iPhone whiz Neal Augenstein will offer a "how to" session at the NPC's Journalism Institute on everything from reporting to recording with the popular phone that does much more. Learn the power of smartphone reporting with this interactive class - be sure to bring your phone! You'll get: an overview of smartphone reporting, tips and technology recommendations, suggested apps and resources, a hands-on walk-through and time for Q and A. Augenstein has worked as a reporter for local WTOP radio since 1997 and says he is the…
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NPC Marks 'Sunshine Week' with forum, happy hour next week
Next week is "Sunshine Week," an annual mid-March discussion of the importance of open government, and the National Press Club will mark it by cosponsoring a forum and a happy hour on back-to-back nights. On Tuesday, March 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the National Press Club's Freedom of the Press Committee and the D.C. Open Government Coalition will present the D.C. Open Government Summit, on the state of government transparency in the District. A reception follows. The D.C. Open Government Coalition works to enhance the public's access to government information and ensure transparency…
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Wanted: Excellent journalism about the well-being of animals
The National Press Club wants to recognize your best work on animals and the threats they face with the Ann Cottrell Free Animal Reporting Award. Established by the family of journalist and longtime Press Club member Ann Cottrell Free, who wrote extensively about animals and their welfare, this prize recognizes serious work by journalists that informs and educates the public about threats facing animals. Last year’s winners were Michael Phillips of The Wall Street Journal for his story about a bomb-sniffing yellow lab who couldn’t handle the stress of combat in Afghanistan and Brad Woodard of…
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