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Headliners Luncheon features African Union chairperson, Nov. 15
H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union Commission, plans to appear at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Lunch will be served in the Club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for Club members (members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $39 for all other non-member tickets. Click here for tickets. For all ticketing-related questions, please email [email protected]. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase. To submit a…
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One for the books: annual Book Fair & Authors’ night, Nov. 10
Patrons can browse for books and visit with their favorite authors at the Book Fair & Authors night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. From NPR’s Scott Simon with “My Cubs: A Love Story,” a personal, heartfelt reflection on his beloved Chicago Cubs, to Christina Kovac with “The Cutaway,” a complex psychological thriller perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn, you’re sure to find just what you need for everyone on your holiday shopping list. They will be among the more than 90 nationally known writers who will be here to talk with their fans and sign books at annual…
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Hone your speaking techniques at Toastmasters, Nov. 6
Toastmasters will meet Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Are you a subject matter expert but find yourself um'ing and ah'ing when responding to a question? Maybe you like telling a riveting story or want be sharper in front of a crowd. No matter what your speaking goals are, Toastmasters offers members the opportunity to expand their skills in a fun and supportive environment. New members can be paired with mentors; if you've already a knack for public speaking, consider mentoring. Please be our guest and come see what Toastmasters is all about. Seize the chance to test your own speaking acumen by…
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Think like A reporter: media training for public relations professionals, Dec. 1
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will host Club member Andrea McCarren, a veteran multimedia journalist and Emmy Award-winner, to offer an on-camera media training class for public relations professional on Friday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. The hands-on workshop is for public relations professionals who want to improve their own or their clients' presentation skills on-camera and online. The session costs $75 for Club members and $150 for non-members; tickets can be purchased here. McCarren’s two-hour boot camp will cover: How to be a good news source:…
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Annual children's Holiday Party set for Dec. 9
It's time again......to make plans to attend the National Press Club's annual Children's Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 am. Tickets at $10 per person are required for everyone. Don't miss out -- make your reservations here. We will begin with a great buffet which will include something for everyone....from corn dogs to hamburgers to french fries and a little bit of fruit and veggies. Once we are filled up -- we can get on the dance floor and move to the music played by DJ Paul and led by our talented Cloggers. Don't forget to stop by and say hello to Santa! There's more -- you have…
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Club podcast covers Trump phenomenon: What the media got wrong
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States came as a surprise to many, particularly in the mainstream media and political establishment. But should it have been a surprise? Did the mainstream media miss a beat? And could they still be? Leonard Steinhorn, a professor of communication and affiliate professor of history at American University, believes that might be the case. In the latest episode of Update-1, National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast team member Leone Lakhani speaks to Steinhorn to find out why. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. The podcast also can be…
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Institute session to demonstrate tools for tracking corporate political spending, Nov. 3
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute Friday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room for the last session of the three-part series “It’s Never Too Early to Follow the Money.” “Lightening the money” will focus on resources The Center for Political Accountability uses to track corporate political spending. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. Register for tickets here. U.S. companies are facing heightened pressure to play the political money game – and heightened risk if they do. The Center for Political Accountability, a nonprofit,…
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National Press Club and Politics & Prose: Two great Washington institutions make one great book fair, Nov. 10
More than 90 nationally known authors have signed on to attend the National Press Club’s Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Friday, Nov. 10. They’ll be here to talk with their fans and sign books at this festive literary event. Patrons can browse for books in the Club’s historic ballroom from 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. If political and history buffs are on your holiday shopping list, be sure to visit with Joshua Green who will be there with his new book, “Devil’s Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Storming of the Presidency” along with Washington Post reporter Amy Goldstein with “…
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National Press Club’s 40th Annual Book Fair & Authors’ Night to showcase scores of best-selling writers, Nov. 10
The capital region’s premier holiday book event is back for the 40th year and once again, the National Press Club and its Journalism Institute are partnering with landmark local book seller Politics & Prose for a night of politicians, pundits and prose. More than 90 authors will attend the National Press Club’s Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Friday, Nov. 10. They’ll be here to talk to their fans and sign books at this most exciting literary event of the holiday season. Patrons can browse for books in the Club’s historic ballroom from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. From former CBS News anchor…
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Lobster with benefits returns to the Fourth Estate, Nov. 17
Fourth Estate Lobster Night returns to the Fourth Estate restaurant on Friday, Nov. 17. Relax with a great lobster dinner before the craziness of Thanksgiving week kicks in. This year, the restaurant is experimenting with a new format: Guests can reserve on event-brite to be assured a lobster. The meal includes a glass of wine, a steamed 1¼-pound Maine Lobster, coleslaw (or salad), choice of French fries or oven crisped new potatoes and dessert. Tickets are limited. The lobster dinner is $50 for a non-member and $43 for a member. Reserve your ticket here. Please address…
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