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Energy Secretary Moniz to address Club Luncheon Feb. 19
U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz is wrestling with the challenges posed by unprecedented domestic supplies of energy and the demands in some quarters to push for more exports. He will address that issue and others at a National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The Luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for Club members and up to one guest, and $36 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation. For questions regarding reservations, please email…
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Learn on-camera, online skills from Andrea McCarren at advanced media training class Feb. 8
NPC member Andrea McCarren, a veteran multimedia journalist and 15-time Emmy Award-winner, will offer an advanced media training class in the NPC Broadcast Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. - noon. The hands-on workshop is for anyone who wants to improve his or her presentation skills on-camera or online. Through practice interviews, you’ll learn: - How to craft and deliver meaningful soundbites - How to be more comfortable and confident on camera - What to wear and what not to wear - Tricks of the trade from McCarren's 30 years of experience in television news A makeup artist will…
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Brrr! Maine-like weather means Maine lobster at Fourth Estate Jan. 29
The latest Arctic blast to hit the Nation's Capital is sending temperatures this week to levels normally seen in Maine in late January. So what better time to sink your teeth into a succulent Maine lobster? You can do just that at the Fourth Estate restaurant's January Lobster Night Wednesday (Jan. 29) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To assure a lobster, the restaurant asks that you make reservations no later than tomorrow (Jan. 28). The cost for members is $25, for non-members $30. To reserve, phone Brent or Francisco at 202-662-7638. A very limited number of lobsters will be available without a…
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Former NPR Moscow correspondent to discuss his book, "Russians," Feb. 18
With the 2014 Winter Olympic Games underway in Sochi, it’s the perfect time to hear former NPR Moscow correspondent Gregory Feifer discuss his new book “Russians: The People Behind the Power.” Feifer will appear at a Book Event at the Club Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. A book signing will follow his remarks. "Russians" draws on vivid personal stories to portray the forces that have shaped the Russian character for centuries. It explores the seeming paradoxes of life in Russia by unraveling the nature of its people: what it is in their history, desires, and…
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Harkin to unveil retirement, pension legislation at Jan. 30 Newsmaker
Sen. Tom Harkin, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will unveil legislation to address America's retirement crisis and to rebuild the country's private pension system at at a Newsmaker news conference on Thursday, Jan 30, at 10 a.m. in the Club's Zenger Room. Speaking with Sen. Harkin will be Denise Bowyer, vice President of the American Income Life Insurance Company, and Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Live audio of the news conference will be available on the NPC web site at Press.org/Harkin.
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Get tips on how to develop 'entrepreneurial mindset' at Communicators' Breakfast Jan. 29
Entrepreneurship is a popular buzzword, but what does it really mean, especially for today’s communications professional? Jessica Hirt and Hannes Luth of Wunderbar Media, media consultants,will share their corporate communications and publishing strategies for developing entrepreneurship at the next Communicators' Breakfast on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The event begins at 8 a.m. with networking and continental breakfast at 8, followed at 8:30 a.m. with the program. Admission is free for NPC members and $10 for guests. Click here to register. “Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for…
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Jazz Night Resumes Feb. 5
The next Jazz Night in the Fourth Estate Restaurant is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 5. Jazz Nights, held in conjunction with Blues Alley, are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Music is provided by members of the talented beyond their years Blues Alley Youth Orchestra. Musicians are graduates of top music schools and programs. A trio will play from 6-8 pm during dinner as background music. There is no cover charge. This month, the Fourth Estate will be featuring oyster po’boys and beans and rice. Come for the food, come for the music and enjoy both. Reservations suggested: call…
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This Week in Press Club History: NPC inaugurals are so much fun, President Hoover didn't want to leave
Jan. 23, 1932: President Herbert Hoover, weighed down by the Depression and re-election worries, vows to stay just 10 minutes at the inaugural of the Club’s new president Bascom Timmons of the Houston Chronicle. But once the festivities began, he didn't want to leave. “This is good,” he tells his worried secretary, a member of the Club. Badgered by concerned Secret Service agents, the secretary shoos them off. “For once, the president is having a good time. It’s the nearest thing to a night out I have ever known him to have. You fellows get out of sight and stay out of sight. Now beat it…
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Healthcare reform advocate to discuss Affordable Care Act coverage at Jan. 23 Newsmaker
Wendell Potter, former spokesman for Cigna Insurance, will discuss how reporters can dig deeper to improve coverage of the Affordable Care Act, known as "Obamacare," at a Newsmaker media conference at 4 p .m. Thursday, Jan. 23 in the Murrow Room. Potter, who left corporate public relations to advocate for consumers, will offer suggestion for improving coverage of the insurance industry and answer questions about the intricacies of healthcare reform. For more information, contact Joe Sparks, NPC Newsmakers Event Host, at 314-807-6059 or via email at [email protected]
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Bust out the bibs: It's time for lobsters at the Fourth Estate, Jan. 29
The monthly Fourth Estate's Lobster Night returns Wednesday, Jan. 29 and will be held on the last Wednesday of every month. These top-notch crustaceans from Maine will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are essential at least 24 hours in advance. Please call 202-662-7638 to reserve. Members pay $25 and non-members $30 for a steamed 1-¼ pound Maine Lobster with a choice of coleslaw or salad and choice of French Fries or oven-crisped new potatoes. A very limited number of lobsters will be available for those without a reservation and are not guaranteed. The regular Fourth…
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