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Take the night off! We'll cook and you'll see magic, Nov. 27
Don’t cook at home the night before Thanksgiving. Be wined and dined at the National Press Club’s award-winning restaurant, The Fourth Estate, or enjoy more casual fare upstairs in The Reliable Source. Either way, magicians from the Society of American Magicians who meet monthly at the National Press Club will perform table-side magic for your family and friends between 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. The magic will be so close, some of it will actually happen right in your own hands! Reserve your table now for Nov. 27. Call 202-662-7638 for the Fourth Estate or 202-662-7443 for the (NPC member-only…
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Support the Book Fair, win fun prizes!
Join “Friends of the Book Fair” in support of the NPC Journalism Institute and get a raffle ticket and free admission to the 36th Annual Book Fair & Authors' night Tuesday, Nov. 19. “Friend of the Book Fair” contributions of $25 will support the institute, which provides training, research and resources for news professionals and scholarships for the next generation of journalists. Contributions are tax-deductible. "Friends" can join on line, by mail or in person. To join online, please click here. Please mail or deliver the $25 donation to The National Press Club, Friends of the Book…
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Former Fed Chairman Greenspan to discuss, sign new book, Nov. 6
Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan will discuss his book, "The Map and the Territory: Risk, Human Nature, and the Future of Forecasting" in conversation with NPC President Angela Greiling Keane on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the National Press Club Ballroom. A book signing will follow the discussion. This is a ticketed event and registration is required. Click here to register. The event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books or memorabilia are…
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UN human rights investigators to discuss N. Korea violations today
Three members of the U.N. Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry (COI) established last March to investigate allegations of widespread violations of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) will discuss concerns raised by their probe at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Friday, Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m. in the Zenger Room. The COI is investigating violations related to prison camps, torture and inhuman treatment, arbitrary detention, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, the right to food, the right to life, and enforced disappearances,…
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Lawyers for German human rights group to release report on Camp Ashraf massacre, Oct. 30
A report alleging Iraqi government complicity in the September massacre at Camp Ashraf of 52 Iranian dissidents will be released at a Newsmaker news conference 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 in the National Press Club's Zenger Room. The release by lawyers will representing the German human rights group Menschenrechtsverein Für Migranten (Rights for Migrants)comes on the eve of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's state visit to meet with President Obama. Jared Genser, managing director of Perseus Strategies, will present the report. Genser has authored several books on the United Nations and…
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John DiMaggio to premiere voice acting documentary at NPC, Nov. 8
The National Press Club will host the East Coast premiere of the voice acting documentary, "I Know That Voice" on Friday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. in the National Press Club's conference rooms. The film’s executive producer, Annie award-winning and Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio, will introduce the film and answer questions after the screening, followed by a meet-and-greet and signing. The screening is sponsored by he National Press Club’s Young Members Committee, and is free for Club members and $10 for non-members. The signing session is limited to one item per person. Please register…
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Club to screen "Long Island Railroad Massacre" Nov. 6
Join The National Press Club for a preview screening of “Long Island Railroad Massacre” at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Holeman Lounge. Reserve your seat by registering here. On Dec. 7th, 1993, Colin Ferguson boarded a Long Island commuter train and began to shoot passengers, killing six people and wounding 19 others. As the 20-year anniversary of the event approaches, the film brings to light issues in gun control and mental illness that still resonate today. Director Charlie Minn and Associate Producer Ken Molestina, a Club member, will answer questions about the film following the screening.
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Former Sen. Judd Gregg to announce new investor protections by bank group at Nov. 7 luncheon
Former New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg, CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, will unveil new protections for investors to be endorsed by the banking group at a National Press Club luncheon on Nov. 7. Gregg will be accompanied by leaders of several banks who are SIFMA members. Luncheon is served at 12:30 p.m. Remarks beginning at 1 p.m. and end at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members (NPC members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $35 for all other non-member tickets. This event is in the Holeman Lounge. Tickets may be purchased online by going…
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Need holiday gifts for the munchkins in your life? Give them a great read from NPC Book Fair, Nov. 19
A terrific selections of children's books will be for sale at the National Press Club's 36th annual Book Fair & Authors' Night on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They will be among close to 100 nationally known writers autographing and selling their books at the festive event scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for The National Press Club’s Journalism Institute, a 501(c0(3) that offers training, research and resources for news professionals, and scholarships for the next generation of journalists. Book fair admission is $5 for NPC members and $10 for non-members. Tickets…
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Top journalists, producer to discuss John F. Kennedy, show clips of new PBS documentary, Oct. 30
A panel will discuss John F. Kennedy’s life and presidency, accompanied by clips from an upcoming film at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the National Press Club. The film, "JFK," premieres on PBS in November in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the president’s death. The panel will examine how the press treated Kennedy and how the media’s treatment of presidents has changed throughout the years. Purchase tickets by clicking here. Press club members pay $5 and non-members pay $10. Participants include:• Susan Bellows, producer and director, of the film;• Evan Thomas, journalist and best-selling…
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