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Grab a National Press Club drink or dinner before Concert for Valor, Veterans Day
Are you heading to The Concert for Valor on the National Mall on Veterans Day? Why not stop by the NPC's Reliable Source Bar & Grill or NPC's Fourth Estate Restaurant for food and drinks before the show? The National Press Club is just two blocks from the National Mall. So gather at the Press Club before heading to the Mall for the show, which starts at 7 p.m. The NPC's Fourth Estate is open to all, while the NPC's Reliable Source is reserved for Press Club members and their guests. Call ahead if you have a large group - 202-662-7443 or make a reservation online at http://www.press.org/…
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Ukraine's presidential advisor plans NPC Newsmaker discussion of new government
Oleg Mahnitskyi, senior advisor to Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, plans to discuss the importance of legal and political reforms in Ukraine, and the ongoing formation of the new government there at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference on Friday, November 14, at 3 p.m. in the NPC's Zenger Room. Mahnitskyi is bringing the new Ukraine administration’s quest for the recovery of stolen and corrupt assets to Washington, D.C., where he will consult with the U.S. Attorney General’s office and experts at the World Bank. Mahnitskyi is a well known politician and lawyer who acted as a…
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Downton Abbey comes to downtown D.C.
Jessica Fellowes, niece of the creator and writer of "Downton Abbey", Julian Fellowes, visited the National Press Club Nov. 5 and delighted the audience with behind the scenes stories about everything Downton. Fellowes talked about the fifth season of the series -- but "no spoilers," she said. The season is featured in her book, A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions, and Recipes. The book explores both what a year would have been like living in a large country house in the 1920's and the process of filming a season of "Downton Abbey", she said. "Downton Abbey…
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Pub Quiz returns to NPC's Truman Lounge tonight
All National Press Club members are invited to participate in the upcoming Pub Quiz in the NPC's Truman Lounge on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Pub Quiz is an evening of trivia, food, drinks and prizes. It is sponsored by the Events Committee, It is a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends and members. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno will serve as quiz master. Gather a team of four (at least one teammate must be a Press Club member) and come to the Reliable Source’s Truman Lounge. Space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table…
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American Industry: Resilient & Resolute
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Did You Know: National Press Club features a members-only networking event
Did you know that the National Press Club features a members-only networking event? Please join us for the next edition of Meet the Press Club starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the McClendon room located on the 14th floor. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by sending an email to Sarah Driggs at [email protected]. Meet the Press Club is specifically designed as a forum for Club members to network and establish business contacts among fellow Club members. Send an email to [email protected] for more information about your membership benefits.
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Poynter's Clark plans to give "Writing Tools for Writing Short" workshop at NPC, Nov. 19
If you would like to take your writing to the next level, we have a workshop for you. The National Press Club's Journalism Institute plans to host a “Writing Tools for Writing Short” workshop with Roy Peter Clark on Nov. 19 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the NPC's Zenger Room. Click here to register. Admission is $5 for NPC members; $10 non-members. Members should login for the discount code. Roy Peter Clark, one of America's most influential writing coaches, plans to share his most successful writing strategies, derived from his bestselling books: Writing Tools and How to Write Short. Whether…
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American Legion Post, History & Heritage plan Vietnam discussion with Kalb, Nov. 20
Longtime CBS and NBC journalist Marvin Kalb plans to discuss the ways in which the Vietnam War impacted presidential decision-making on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the National Press Club's Murrow Room. This event is free and open to the public but reservations are encouraged. The discussion is expected in an interview format, with questions presented by NPC President Myron Belkind, History and Heritage Committee Chairman Gil Klein, and Post 20 Commander Ken Dalecki. The event comes as part of the nation's official commemoration of the 50th anniversary of major events in the Vietnam War. The NPC…
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National Press Club Silver Owls plan to hoot about freelance writing, Nov. 15
The Fall Hoot of the National Press Club's Silver Owls should be of particular interest to all of the Press Club’s many freelance writers. Festivities start at noon Saturday, Nov. 15. The $35 ticket price includes lunch and a cash bar will be available. Click here for reservations. The Fall Hoot is a great opportunity learn about how a successful biographer works his craft. John Aloysius (Jack) Farrell plans to provide insights into how he is researching and writing a new biography of former President Richard M. Nixon. A former reporter for the Boston Globe and Denver Post, Farrell is the…
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SPJ panel plans to feature top obituary writers in Washington area
Members of the National Press Club can sign up and attend a Nov. 19 Society of Professional Journalists program on obituary writing at the special reduced member rate. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Washington Post, 1150 Fifteenth St. NW. The door prize will be a bottle of champagne, so the winner can toast the memories of those who have gone before us. Reservations are requested to provide an accurate count for light refreshments. Admission is $6 for SPJ and Press Club members and $8 for non-members. Students with a college ID are free (but please…
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