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Ever wonder why your avocados turn brown? Find out on Oct. 22 at NPC
Ever wonder why your avocados turn brown? Celebrity chef Shirley O. Corriher will explain and answer any other cooking questions you have at the National Press Club’s `The Secret Life of Food' on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 pm. Enjoy sample appetizers and sangria specially prepared for the event, then learn how Susan Delbert, NPC’s Executive Chef, created them and the science behind their preparation. Open to the public though registration is required. Admission: $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members, includes appetizers and a glass of sangria. To register, click here. Bring…
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Frankel to recount tales of canine heroism at book rap on Oct. 29
Loyal and courageous, dogs are truly man’s best friend on the battlefield. In “War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love,” Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs’ special abilities—from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. Frankel will discuss and sign copies of the book at an October 29 Book Rap, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Click here to register. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for the…
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Experts discuss societal impact of gun-possession laws, 3 pm Oct. 9
George Lyon, one of the litigants whose suit led to the overthrow of the Washington, D.C., concealed-weapon ban, and Paul Helmke, former president and chief executive of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, will discuss whether "gun carry" laws benefit society at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. Should U.S. citizens be allowed to carry weapons? All 50 states have laws on both the ownership of guns and the right to carry them. A U.S. district court ruled in July that Washington’s ban on the carrying of all weapons violated the Second Amendment…
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Activist analyzes whether Ukraine conflict will go nuclear, 3 pm Oct. 8
Helen Caldicott, a longtime Australian advocate of citizen action to address nuclear and environmental crises and founding president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, will analyze whether the conflict in Ukraine could go nuclear at a National Press Club Newmaker press conference at 3 p.m. Oct. 8. A 1985 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Caldicott believes the crisis in Ukraine is evidence that the Cold War has returned, is heating up and could well transform into a nuclear exchange between Russia and the United States. For the first time in recent history, Russia and the United States are in…
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Multimedia journalism fundamentals: It’s not just point and shoot, 6 pm Nov. 5
Veteran broadcast journalists Tom Hendrick and Larry Quinn plan to offer practical tips for producing quality video and audio, whether you’re using an iPhone or more sophisticated video equipment, at a National Press Club Journalism Institute professional development training session from on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room. The session is intended for print journalists as well as young reporters who may not have had formal training. Registration is $5 for Club members and $10 for the public. Members should login for the promo code. The session will focus on the…
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Janis Joplin's road manager tells inside story of rock legend, 6:30 pm Oct. 28
John Byrne Cooke, Janis Joplin’s road manager from 1967 until her death, will give a behind-the-scenes look at the years he spent with Joplin, from her legendary rise to her tragic last days, at a National Press Club Book Rap at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 public. The ticket fee for Club members is waived with the pre-order of a book. Members should login for the promo code. In "On the Road with Janis Joplin," Cooke reveals the never-before-told story of his years with the young woman from Port Arthur who would become the first female rock and roll superstar. In…
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Marvin Kalb to analyze Vietnam legacy, presidential decisions Nov. 20
Longtime CBS and NBC journalist Marvin Kalb will discuss the ways in which the Vietnam War has impacted presidential decision-making at the National Press Club at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. The discussion will take place in an interview format, with questions posed by Club President Myron Belkind, History and Heritage Committee Chairman Gil Klein and Post 20 Commander Ken Dalecki. The event is free and open to the public. The evening is part of the official commemoration of the 50th anniversary of major developments in the Vietnam War. Kalb is the author of two books on the subject -- "The Road to…
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Award-winning actor Sean Astin discusses political radio show, career, 6:30 pm Oct. 27
Award-winning actor, director, voice artist, producer and radio show host Sean Astin comes to The National Press Club at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 to discuss his political radio show, "Vox Populi," as well as his career in the entertainment industry. The event is sponsored by the National Press Club’s Young Members Committee. Tickets are $10 for Club members and one member guest and $20 for non-members and additional member guests. Please note Mr. Astin will not be signing autographs. Vox Populi is a bipartisan political radio show that aims to provide a forum for discussion of politics, government…
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Certified Angus Beef and Duckhorn wine featured at Oct. 29 dinner
Enjoy amazing wines and top flight Certified Angus Beef at a multi-course dinner Oct. 29 at the Fourth Estate restaurant at the National Press Club. The Second Annual Certified Angus Beef dinner pairs a variety of beef and seafood dishes with Duckhorn Vineyard's Napa Valley wines. Certified Angus Beef specialists and a Maryland rancher will be on hand to walk you through the courses along with a Duckhorn representative to explain the perfect pairings. Last year's dinner sold out, so reservations are essential. The dinner is specially priced for National Press Club members. Be sure to sign…
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Explore the secret life of food, 6 pm Oct. 22
Explore the secret life of food, sample delicious appetizers, taste sangria, learn and laugh at the National Press Club at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Susan Delbert, the Club's executive chef, and Shirley O. Corriher, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, will combine humor and cooking know-how with the simply explained science behind specially prepared appetizers and sangria. The event is open to the public, and registration is required. Admission is $10 for Club members and $15 for non-members. The price includes appetizers and a glass of sangria.
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