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Attention all chocolate lovers, fans of 1971's 'Willy Wonka, and the Chocolate Factory'
Prepare for a sweet blast from the past as the iconic cast of 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee - plan to visit the National Press Club on June 6 and 7. Indulge your senses at the Reliable Source's Wonka Themed Buffet on the evening of June 6, where during a drawing five lucky diners will have a chance to win NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast in front of the Club sign. The cost of the buffet is $35 for members and $45 for their guests. To secure your spot, contact the Reliable Source at …
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National Press Club invites young members to network, learn about team at tonight's Happy Hour
The National Press Club Young Members Team is hosting a happy hour gathering for Young Members on Friday, May 24, in the Cosgrove Lounge, starting at 6 p.m. Club members who are in the Young Members category — 35 years old or younger — are invited to join in and connect over tacos from the regular Friday Taco Night, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Perhaps you're a Young Member who has been wanting to volunteer with the Team? Register here. The Young Members Team leads events for members under 36. Some of these events are Piano Talks with journalism leaders, networking mixers and the annual…
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Tonight at 5 p.m.: Membership meeting features vote on proposed house rule changes
The National Press Club's next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. this Friday, May 31, in the Conference Rooms. There will not be a livestream, so please plan to attend in person. Only Club members may attend. Registration is required. Members should expect to hear updates on Club membership, finances and activities. There is also expected to be a vote on a proposal for changes to house rules. Watch the Wire for more information about reviewing the last meeting's minutes and other agenda items as the meeting date nears. Each attendee will receive a ticket for a complimentary…
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Get a 'Taste of History' with Post 20 field trip to Cold War Museum, winery in Virginia, June 21
National Press Club American Legion Post 20 invites Club members for a summer visit to the Cold War Museum at Vint Hill, Virginia, near Warrenton, coupled with a wine tasting at Vint Hill Craft Winery. The outing takes place on Friday, June 21. Since we first announced plans, we have had a number of members indicate they will be there, so depending on the final number of participants, we may have to break into two groups, with one doing the wine tasting while the other tours the museum, and vice versa. Vint Hill Farms Station served as an Army and NSA signals intelligence site from World War…
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Member recognized for achievements
National Press Club member T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman has been recognized for his journalistic achievements and his coverage of Indian Americans. Jayaraman, Washington bureau chief of News India Times, was recently presented with a citation issued by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The citation said: “I applaud T. Vishnudatta for his contributions to the field of journalism, which is so vital to the strength of our democracy, as well his commitment to inform, engage, and empower our dynamic Indian American community,” while also expressing appreciation for making a positive difference in the…
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Reliable Source's chocolate-filled Wonka Buffet is Thursday
The Reliable Source still is accepting reservations for its Wonka Buffet beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Renée Tannenbaum and her band will perform at the dinner. Then a day later, on Friday, Global Strat View's Fireside Chat will feature the original cast members of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" in the First Amendment Lounge starting at 5:30 p.m. Cast members including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee plan to visit the Club on those days And at the buffet, five diners will have a chance to win NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast…
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'James' by Percival Everett is topic of Books & Brunch June 15 virtual meeting
The National Press Club's Books & Brunch group plans to meet virtually at noon Saturday, June 15, to discuss James by Percival Everett.
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New book on Russiagate scandals is topic of June 18 Member Author Group meeting
National Press Club member Andrew Kreig plans to discuss his new book, The Complete Annotated Durham ‘Russiagate’ Report on Tuesday, June 18. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. The Member-Author Group event is free but RSVPs are required by emailing Andrew at [email protected]. In the book, Kreig, a lawyer and investigative reporter, discusses the official report of former Justice Department Special Counsel John Durham, an appointment of former President Donald Trump who continued work into 2023 on the so-called Russiagate scandals. The book explores Durham-…
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Photo Team to examine D.C. aerial architecture June 18
The National Press Club Photography Team will hear about unique perspectives for shooting D.C. architecture from photographer Colin Winterbottom at its next meeting at noon Tuesday, June 18, in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event is free and open to Club members. Reservations are required. Photo: Colin Winterbottom. Used with permission. Winterbottom is known for his aerial images of local landmarks from vantages unseen from the street, and where drones are not permitted. His work has appeared in Washington area galleries, as well as the Smithsonian’s Photographic History Collection and has…
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Tonight's Pub Quiz is canceled
The National Press Club's monthly Pub Quiz, originally scheduled for today, has been canceled. Please check the Wire or Club calendar for future quiz nights.
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