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Book rap featuring Diana Gabaldon on June 18 -- get your tickets now
It may be five months away, but the Diana Gabaldon book rap scheduled for June 18 is selling fast! Almost 350 tickets have already been purchased, so be sure you get yours today. Diana Gabaldon, author of the popular Outlander series, plans to discuss the next book in the series, Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, on June 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. A book signing will follow the discussion. This is a ticketed event and registration is required. Click here (http://www.press.org/events/diana-gabaldon-written-my-own-hearts-blood) to register. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a…
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Jazz Night in the Fourth Estate on a NEW DATE, Jan. 8
Jazz Night in the Fourth Estate on a NEW DATE On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, the Fourth Estate restaurant will host “Jazz Night” in conjunction with Blues Alley, Georgetown’s home for jazz. The Fourth Estate usually celebrates Jazz Night the first Wednesday of every month, but due to the New Year, it is pushed forward to next Wednesday. Music is provided by members of the outrageously awesome Blues Alley Youth Orchestra. If you have not heard these student musicians, you are missing a bet. Their age may be young but their music is masterful. Musicians are graduates of top music conservatories…
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How to cover the federal government: One-day event Jan. 11
The National Press Club Professional Development Committee, NPC Journalism Institute and Investigative Reporters and Editors are teaming up for a one-day conference on covering the federal government. The session will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Topics include investigating Congress, covering health care and national security and following the money. Participants can break away from the conference to attend the Book Rap featuring political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, who will talk about their new book and sign copies purchased at the event. An additional fee…
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You Have the Power: Advanced Internet research + using Google Drive
Have you ever been frustrated by an internet search that turns up no hits? Or by one that returns too many? Have you felt in your bones that the info you need is out there in the wild west of the internet, but you just can’t find it? Studies show that searchers are unsuccessful 50 percent of the time. Up your average by learning tricks of the trade from a news librarian with who has worked as a researcher at the Newseum, NPR and The National Press Club. Tuesday Jan. 14, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room Registration is $5 for members, $10 for non-membersMembers should…
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Ms. Quote: Expert panel explores lack of female sources in coverage, Jan. 13
What are we missing when our reporting doesn’t adequately include women experts and women subjects? Why should we care and how can we increase women's voices in the news? Come explore these issues and engage in the debate with an expert panel at the National from 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 13. Registration -- $5 for Club members (login for code); $10 public -- is required. Panelists include Matt Winkler, editor-in-chief Bloomberg News; Sally Buzbee, AP Washington bureau chief; Ken Strickland, NBC Washington bureau chief; Ruth Marcus, Washington Post op-ed columnist; Anna Palmer, Politico senior…
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Make Fourth Estate your first stop on New Year’s Eve
Before you head to your friend’s soiree to watch the ball drop, have a sumptuous early dinner on New Year's Eve at the National Press Club. The Fourth Estate Restaurant, on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, will open (and close) early, 5-8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Start your dinner with a glass of bubbly on us and then enjoy six entrée choices on the modified Prix Fixe menu, which is usually offered only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. On New Year's Eve only, the menu will include a whole Maine lobster or certified angus beef steak as entrée choices. The…
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Interactive workshop to help freelancers, self-employed professionals set business goals, Jan. 17
A smart CEO -- including freelancers and independent workers -- understands the value of setting goals for the New Year to move his or her business to the next level. The process involves a fair amount of introspection into values, visions, strengths and weaknesses. Serial media entrepreneur Hannes Luth of Wunderbar Media will help you map out your 2014 goals in a 3-hour interactive workshop sponsored by the NPC Journalism Institute from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at the National Press Club. Registration is $20 for Club members and $40 for the general public. Club members should…
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Book early for Club presidential International Inaugural Gala, Jan. 25
To mark the inauguration of Myron Belkind as the 107th National Press Club president, the traditional inaugural gala on Saturday, Jan. 25, will have an international theme for the first time to reflect his global career assignments. Everything at the Gala -- from the food to the entertainment to the program -- will reflect the rich diversity of international cultures. The Gala will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person and must be purchased at time of reservation. For questions regarding reservations, please email [email protected]…
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Club brings IRE conference back to Washington, Jan. 11
The National Press Club Professional Development Committee, NPC Journalism Institute and Investigative Reporters and Editors are teaming up for a one-day conference on covering the federal government. The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Topics include investigating Congress, covering health care and national security and following the money. Participants can break away from the conference to attend the Book Rap featuring political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, who will talk about their new book and sign copies purchased at the event. An…
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Top National Guard general to outline future of the force at Jan. 9 luncheon
Gen. Frank J. Grass, member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and chief of the National Guard Bureau, will explore issues facing the National Guard at a National Press Club luncheon Jan. 9. Grass, who took command Sept. 7, 2012, is responsible for ensuring that the more than 460,000 Army and Air National Guard citizen-warriors stand ready to protect the nation and mobilize as active duty soldiers and airmen and women. Since 9-11, National Guard citizen soldiers and airmen have supported more than 760,000 overseas mobilizations, some more than once. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin…
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