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Save the date for some high-class hootch; Cognac dinner, Dec. 12
Learn the secrets of fine French brandy from the president of A. de Fussigny Cognac at a wine dinner Monday, Dec. 12, at the Fourth Estate restaurant. More details will be available soon. To reserve, please call (202) 662-7638 or email [email protected] A. de Fussigny, established on the banks of the Charente River in the historic center of the village of Cognac in 1814, is one of the smaller, but most highly rated, cognac houses. It is the only cognac house that distills its eaux-de-vie in the town center of Cognac. A. de Fussigny's expert will guide diners through an elaborate tasting…
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Forget the cherry tree; event explores Washington's role in whiskey industry, 6:30 pm Nov. 7
Author Dennis Pogue will discuss his book, "Founding Spirits: GeorgeWashington and the Beginnings of the American Whiskey Industry," at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in the First Amendment Lounge. The talk, sponsored by the Young Members and Book & Author committees, will be accompanied by multiple whiskey and cocktail tastings, which are provided by the National Distilled Spirits Council. Tickets are only $5. Proceeds benefit the Club's Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library.
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Campaign Financing Debate
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Like politics? How about a double? Sirius XM broadcasts from Truman Lounge, 7 pm Nov. 4
How do you take your politics? Shaken? Stirred? How about on the rocks? Sirius XM’s 24-hour politics channel, P.O.T.U.S., returns to the Truman Lounge at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, for Politics on the Rocks, kicking off the one-year countdown to the 2012 election. Hosts Tim Farley and Adam Belmar welcome some of Washington’s top political reporters for a few rounds of politics…and a few raised glasses. The conversation will air live from 7 - 9 p.m. ET on Sirius XM Channel 124. Among the guests scheduled: Dana Milbank of the Washington Post, Fox News White House Correspondent Ed Henry, veteran…
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Four Club members highlight Business section of Book Fair, 5:30 pm Nov. 15
National Press Club members Alan Bjerga, Vanessa Fox, Jim McTague and Richard Torrenzano will participate in the Business section of the 2011 Book Fair & Authors' Night from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. They will be among nearly 100 nationally known writers autographing and selling their books at the festive event. Jim Lehrer will serve as the honorary chair of the Book Fair and will be one of the authors featured in the Politics and Current Affairs section, along with Pamela Constable, Ronald Suskind and Ann Coulter. For a contribution of $25, you can become a “Friend of the Book…
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Saudi prince to discuss Iran assassination plot, women's rights, Palestinian UN membership, 11:30 am Nov. 15
Prince Turki al-Faisal al Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia, former Saudi ambassador to the United States and former head of the Saudi intelligence service, will discuss an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the current Saudi ambassador. The Newsmaker will take place at an 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Turki also will address the evolving role and rights of women in Saudi Arabia -- including King Abdullah's decision to enfranchise women starting in 2015 -- and Saudi Arabia's support for Palestinian United Nations membership and statehood recognition.
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Filmmaker examines Afghanistan over last decade, 4 pm Nov. 10
Anglo-American filmmaker Phil Grabsky, director of the documentary "The Boy Mir," which covers the period in Afghanistan from the fall of the Taliban in 2002 to the present, will discuss his work at a 4 p.m. Newsmaker Thursday, Nov.10. The film follows the history of the country for 10 years from when Mir was age 8.
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Club member posts new website
Marilou Donahue has posted a new version of her website, Artistically Speaking. Click here to read about art events in the Washington area.
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Cain denies sexual harassment, touts tax plan, sings spiritual at Club luncheon
GOP presidential contender Herman Cain rebutted a sexual harassment allegation, asserted that his tax plan would revitalize the country and sang a spiritual a cappella at a sold out National Press Club luncheon on Oct. 31. Club President Mark Hamrick began the Q&A portion of the event by asking Cain about allegations that he sexually harrassed two staff members when he was chief executive of the the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s. Politico reported on Oct. 30 that the organization paid the former staffers to settle the claim. “I would be delighted to clear the air,” Cain…
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Did you know? Club membership includes 10-day guest passes
Did you know that every year you receive two complimentary 10-day guest passes? They are perfect to give to your colleagues who are interested in joining the Club or to visiting family and friends. All you need to do is email [email protected], and provide the name of your guest, the start date for the guest card and your membership number. Once you have used your two complimentary guest cards, you can purchase additional passes for $10 each. For more information about your membership benefits please email [email protected].
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