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Next Dinner and a Movie Night to feature 'J. Edgar' on Thursday, Nov. 29
The next Dinner and a Movie Night is scheduled for 7 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 29, in the McClendon Room. This month’s feature is “J. Edgar” starring Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover in a biopic story of the colorful life and career of Hoover during his long tenure as FBI director. Members and guests may choose from the Reliable Source's regular menu or a selection of dinner specials while enjoying the movie. Please contact [email protected] or 202-662-7443 for more information or to reserve your table.
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Program finalized for South African Night honoring Nelson Mandela legacy Nov. 26
A full two-hour program has been finalized for the South African Night onthe "Life, Legacy and Values of Nelson Mandela" from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. onMonday, Nov. 26, in the Ballroom that will start with a performance of atraditional South African gumboot dance. The Taratibu Youth Association from Mt. Rainier, Md., will set the scene forthe evening with its 20 members dancing and simultaneously singing as an acappella group a traditional South African work song, "Shosholoza," and aspiritual song, "Hlonolofatsa." The full program will feature the showing of video excerpts of Mandela¹s1994…
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An offer from Club chef Susan Delbert: 'I'll help you with Thanksgiving dinner'
Making Thanksgiving dinner for the family? Stumped by a jaw -dropping dish or dessert to take to Cousin Sarah’s? Wonder what makes great mashed potatoes? For anyone making Thanksgiving dinner next week, or taking a side dish — or dessert -- to a friend’s home, as the Club’s executive chef I will be happy to answer any and all Thanksgiving cooking questions. I can offer tips and tricks, some recipes and suggestions. I have dynamite side-item suggestions. (See the menus below.) I can also provide gravy-making hints and a few tricks to ease the stress of Wednesday night. (Although I have lots of…
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Panel tomorrow to examine social media’s role in 2012 election
Four experts in politics and the digital media will discuss the role of social media in the 2012 presidential election campaign tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. at the Club. The event, rescheduled from Oct. 30 because of Super Storm Sandy, will begin with continental breakfast and coffee. The program will follow at 9 a.m. National Press Club members may register for free using discount code "NPCOnline" here. The panel, which includes POLITICO's Emily Schultheis, who covers the intersection of technology and politics, will focus on how the 2012 presidential candidates used social media as part of their…
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Last call for Jan. 16-21 London trip
Spend the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday in London from Jan. 16-21, 2013, with your family and friends on the next National Press Club travel trip. For $1989 (with a single supplement of $655) you can fly non-stop from Washington Dulles airport to London via Virgin Atlantic and return. Four nights in the four-star Millennium Gloucester Hotel with English breakfast daily is included, as well as a half-day sightseeing tour of London's West End. Optional trips to the London Theatre, the new Tate Museum and day trips to Brussels or Paris can be arranged. Price includes taxes and service charges…
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Absentee ballots for Dec. 14 Club election now available
Absentee ballots for the annual election of Club officers and governors of Friday, Dec. 14, are now available from the Membership Department. Requests for absentee ballots must be submitted in writing to Sarahanne Driggs in the Membership Department. E-mail requests to [email protected] will be accepted. All requests must include the member name, number and home or temporary address. Ballots cannot be mailed to business addresses. Members can cast their absentee ballot in person in the Club's General Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Thursday, Dec. 13. Ballots must be…
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'Honor Flight' film, discussion on tap Nov. 27
The story of how a Wisconsin community pooled resources to fly its remaining World War II veterans to visit the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C., is the subject of a documentary film, “Honor Flight,” that will be screened at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. A brief panel discussion featuring the film’s director, Don Hayes, will follow the screening. The event, in the Club’s Ballroom, is free and open to the public. To register, click here. The film describes the town’s participation in the Honor Flight Network, a national organization that transports the war’…
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Defense Secretary Panetta to address Club Dec. 18
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will address what lies ahead for the U.S. military at a luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the National Press Club. Secretary Panetta has led the Defense Department since 2011. Before assuming that office, Panetta served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency where he oversaw the operation that led to the death of Osama Bin Laden. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session until 2 p.m. This event is open only to National Press Club members and their guests. Tickets cost $19 for club members and $30 for…
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Seats still available to hear Ted Koppel on next 'Kalb Report' Nov. 19
Don't miss Ted Koppel, the longest-serving news anchor in network history, as he talks with host Marvin Kalb about "The Twilight of Network News" on the next edition of "The Kalb Report" Monday, Nov. 19. Koppel, whose legendary broadcasting career spans over a half century, warned in 1996 that the "technological tail" was beginning to "wag the editorial dog." Now, 16 years later, the pressure to be first has sometimes superseded efforts to be accurate. Koppel and Kalb will explore what that means for the future of journalism, and in turn, the future of democracy. The show begins promptly at 8…
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