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Baseball players’ bargaining representative to speak at Luncheon
Michael Weiner, executive director and general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players’ Association (MLBPA) will speak at a Luncheon on Wednesday, April 11. The “boys of spring” soon will be on baseball fields in Washington, D.C. and around the nation. Weiner will “throw out the first pitch” to fans and the media. Weiner says the future of America’s favorite pastime is being shaped by the collective bargaining process. MLBPA is the collective bargaining representative for current players, and Weiner says this season’s agreement can be a model for all sports. Weiner also represents the…
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Alexander McCall Smith to discuss new No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel
Alexander McCall Smith will discuss the latest book in his No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, “The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection" at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the National Press Club Ballroom. The Press Club event is McCall Smith's only appearance in Washington, D.C. for this book. McCall Smith will sign copies of “The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection” and his latest young reader title “The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case" following the discussion and a question-and-answer period. The author will only sign copies purchased through the National…
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Just a few days to reserve for Scotch Dinner Monday
Taste five boutique Scotch whiskies with a perfectly paired four-course dinner at the Fourth Estate's March 5 dinner featuring artisanal, small-batch Scotch maker Compass Box. Compass Box is shaking up the whiskey industry with its distinctive, award-winning blends. Diners will have an exclusive opportunity to meet, discuss and taste the Scotch with whisky maker John Glaser, an American who founded Compass Box in 2000. Diners will taste Asyla, Oak Cross, Peat Monster, Orangerie and Spice Tree during this one-of-a-kind meal. The event begins with some Scotch to sip while mingling over passed…
Type: News
Former Afghan cabinet member to speak on women and human rights in Afghanistan
Sima Samar, Chair of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and a former member of the Afghan cabinet, will speak at a Newsmaker at noon on Wednesday, March 7. Samar, an advocate for women’s rights, will address the issues faced by Afghan women and the human rights situation in Afghanistan in light of the imminent departure of the United States and other international forces.
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Walter Isaacson to talk about genius and journalism in the next Kalb Report
What is genius? Walter Isaacson knows. He is the biographer of Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and most recently, Steve Jobs. On Tuesday, March 20, he will join Marvin Kalb on the next edition of "The Kalb Report." They will talk about "Leadership, Genius and the Future of Journalism" by exploring the traits of leadership and how they apply to journalism in the digital age. Join them in the National Press Club ballroom. Get there early for a good seat before the 8:00 p.m. showtime. Admission is free, but seats are limited. Please reserve by calling the Club's reservation line: (202)662…
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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 the National Geographic. Join Lynn on Friday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate "Traveling the World for National Geographic," a new book featuring stunning images from their remarkable life. Lynn and her daughter Mari will share personal stories and photographs about life on assignment with Tom Abercrombie. She will also describe her own experience as an official photographer for the magazine — gaining access and capturing photographs in places where her husband was not allowed…
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National Press Club to co-sponsor Sunshine Week events March 13 and 14
The National Press Club will cosponsor a meeting and a happy hour to mark Sunshine Week. Sunshine Week is a non-profit, non-partisan event celebrated in mid-March each year since 2005 to coincide with James Madison’s birthday on March 16. 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. The event will feature speakers from the D.C. government and members of the news media who use open government…
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National Press Club Journalism Institute inaugurates golf tournament
Dust off your golf clubs, organize your foursome and come join other journalists, elected officials and corporate execs at the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s golf invitational tournament. The tournament inaugurates a fundraiser for the non-profit Institute. Golfers will play Friday, April 20, at the Woodmore Country Club in nearby Mitchellville, Maryland with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Please help the Institute by inviting others to the launch of an expected annual event. The Institute is committed to training working journalists in a changing media environment through our…
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Celebrate your best work by entering the National Press Club journalism contest
The National Press Club wants to see examples of the best journalism from 2011 in its annual journalism contest, which includes a new competition for best breaking news coverage. The breaking news competition will be ncluded with the many categories traditionally offered in the contest. The contest deadline is April 1. “Journalists all over the world have received recognition by the National Press Club as a distinct honor,” said National Press Club President Theresa Werner. “When you stand among our winners you are in the tradition of David Broder, in the shadow of Dan Balz and standing…
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Taste Scotch with perfect pairings (There's chocolate!) at 4-course Compass Box dinner, March 5
Taste five boutique Scotch whiskies with a perfectly paired four-course dinner at the Fourth Estate's Monday, March 5 dinner featuring artisanal, small-batch Scotch maker Compass Box. Compass Box is shaking up the whiskey industry with its distinctive, award-winning blends. Diners will have an exclusive opportunity to meet, discuss and taste the Scotch with whisky maker John Glaser, an American who founded Compass Box in 2000. Diners will taste Asyla, Oak Cross, Peat Monster, Orangerie and Spice Tree during this one-of-a-kind meal. The event begins with some Scotch to sip while mingling over…
Type: News