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Party like its 1919 at Press Club Prohibition event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m.
What’s a Scoff-Law? Come to the Reliable Source on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. to “Party like it’s 1919” to find out. The event is a combined effort of three Club teams, History and Heritage, Events, and Young Members. No special charge for entry, but please reserve here so we know how many people are coming. A six-piece Ragtime/Dixieland band plans to make the restaurant jump as we commemorate two things that year a century ago that changed the National Press Club: the beginning of Prohibition in D.C. and the founding of the Women’s National Press Club. The Jefferson Street Strutters provides…
Type: News
Gerry Adams says Brexit deal would challenge Irish peace
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams outlines implications of Brexit on the 1998 Good Friday peace accords at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Oct. 16. Photo: Alan Kotok Irish politician Gerry Adams told a National Press Club Newsmaker audience Wednesday that Brexit would challenge many of the positives changes that have occurred since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement brought a measure of peace between Northern Ireland and Britain. Northern Ireland, where Adams was associated with the Irish Republican Army in years past, is part of the United Kingdom but shares a border with…
Type: News
National Press Club House and Bar Team meets Monday, Oct. 21, in Cosgrove Lounge
The National Press Club's House and Bar Team plans to meet Monday, Oct. 21, at noon in the John Cosgrove Memorial Lounge. The House Team is recruiting new members with the goal of adding a representative from every other Club committee to broaden our input from members. Our mission is to make recommendations to the Club president on the Club's physical facilities and ambiance, menu and drink selections, and the House Rules. If interested in joining us, please send an email to Paul Merrion at [email protected].
Type: News
Special Book & Author Night buffet replaces Taco Night on Friday, Nov. 1
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to attend the Annual Book Fair and Author Night Roast Beef Buffet on Friday, Nov. 1. There will be no Taco Night due to the buffet. The buffet opens at 5:30 p.m. in the Reliable Source. Stop in for a hearty meal either before or after you visit the National Journalism Institute's popular pre-holiday book fair. The price of the Roast Beef Buffet is $30 for Club members and $35 for non-members plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event usually sells out. Please contact us at 202-662-7443 or e-mail at RS@press…
Type: News
Join Brewers Association executive chef for a 5-course craft Beer Dinner on Nov. 5
Chef Adam Dulye will join diners for a five-course, beer-inspired dinner based on his new book at a Fourth Estate Restaurant cook book dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with passed hors d'oeuvres. The dinner courses, paired with beer, are based on recipes from Dulye's newest book, "The Beer Pantry." The full menu is listed below. Click here to reserve your spot. Tickets cost $85 per person and includes one copy of "The Beer Pantry." Couples tickets are $160 and include one copy of the book. (You must buy two tickets to receive the discount.) Club member’s receive a 15…
Type: News
Operations in Iraq
Representative Rangel spoke about military operations in Iraq and efforts to combat terrorism. Among the topics he addressed were military personnel issues, the condition of troops deployed overseas, and sacrifices made in the efforts. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
National Press Club's 2019 Book Fair & Authors' Night
One hundred authors — and their books — will be under one roof at the National Press Club, just in time for the gift-giving season. Navigate national politics and history, whisk your way to tasty treats, or laugh with your little one during the 2019 Book Fair and Authors’ Night on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Book Fair guests can shop titles and meet the authors behind incredible nonfiction and fiction tales in more than a dozen genres. It’s your chance to mingle with your favorite author and discover new ones, including Marlin Fitzwater, Calm Before the Storm; Dorothy Butler Gilliam, Trailblazer;…
Type: Event
Photos: Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams TD, Former Sinn Féin President and an architect of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement (GFA), discussed the threat he believes Brexit poses to Ireland’s peace, progress and prosperity, and addressed increasing calls for an Irish Unity referendum at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Oct. 16, 2019.
Type: Media