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National Press Club looking for the best in humorous writing
For those with a deft touch at tickling readers' funny bones, the National Press Club offers the Angele Gingras Humor Award. The award is named for a longtime Club member who was good at discovering the funny side of the news. The winner last year was Tim Murphy of Mother Jones whose humorous musings included “A Day in the Life of a Snowden-Chasing Journalist at Sheremetyevo International Airport" -- and a lengthy story on how the Pentagon would wage war on Santa Claus and the North Pole that laid out the military troops, weapons and tactics that could be used to take on Santa, his loyal…
Type: News
AG Holder to explore criminal justice, sentencing reform at Club luncheon, Feb. 17
Attorney General Eric Holder will deliver remarks on criminal justice and sentencing reform at a National Press Club Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Please note: There will NOT be a VIP reception for this event. Club members may purchase up to three tickets, two at the $23 member price and one at the $37 general-admission price. The luncheon is open only to Club members and their guests. Credentialed media may cover with identification. Tickets may be purchased online…
Type: News
Vint Cerf, chief Internet evangelist for Google and 'Father of the Internet,' headlines May 4 luncheon
Vinton G. "Vint" Cerf, widely recognized as one of the founders of the Internet, will discuss the Internet of Things and the future of the Web at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, May 4. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $23 for Club members, who may purchase two tickets at this rate, and $37 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets may be purchased online. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662 – 7501. Tickets must be paid for at the time of…
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Love & Theft, The Cadillac Three, Trailer Choir headline District Country concert at Club, 6 pm Feb. 21
We are now less than two weeks away from District Country! Tickets are still available for what’s sure to be an awesome night of country music in the National Press Club ballroom on Feb. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. Club members can get discount tickets by logging onto the Club website and clicking “member ticket.” VIP packages are also now available. Love and Theft’s third album, “Whiskey On My Breath,” debuted on Feb. 9, hot off their newest release. They will be joined by The Cadillac Three, Trailer Choir and Tom Dixon. We also are very excited our media partner, 93.3 WFLS, out of…
Type: News
Angolan Civil War
The leader of the opposition in the 14-year-old Angolan civil war speaks on the prospects for peace in his country. UNITA, which receives military assitance from the U.S., was established by Mr. Savimbi to fight the Soviet and Cuban soldiers stationed in Angola to support its communist government.
Type: Media
Washington Life honors young member Steven Olikara
National Press Club member Steven Olikara has been named by Washington Life magazine to its 10th annual list of under-40 power players in the capital. The magazine cited Olikara, 24, as “the founder and president of the Millennial Action Project and the driving force behind establishing the bipartisan Congressional Future Caucus, the nation’s first Millennial-led caucus in the U.S. Congress. He also has found a niche in the music industry, as he has advised pop icons Akron and Usher on their personal foundations." Olikara joined the Club last April and quickly became involved in helping to…
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Club seeks best consumer reporting from 2014
Do you have excellent consumer reporting that you want recognized by the National Press Club? The Club’s journalism contest has competition for the best consumer reporting for newspapers, periodicals and broadcast. The periodical category includes magazines, journals, newsletters and online reporting. The broadcast category includes network, syndicates, cable and broadcast TV and radio stations. These awards recognize excellence in reporting on consumer topics with a special emphasis on solution-oriented or strategic-oriented pieces that prompt action by consumers, the community, the…
Type: News
Pub Quiz time change, new press freedom round, 7:30 pm Feb. 12
This week’s Pub Quiz will start a half-hour later and will include a special round on press freedom. Mark your calendars and join us in the Truman Lounge at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, for trivia, food, drinks, prizes and camaraderie. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno will serve as quiz master. Gather a team of four of your friends and colleagues and put your knowledge to the test. Don’t have a team? No worries. We’ll find a team for you. Sponsored by the Events Committee, Pub Quiz is a great opportunity to gather with old friends and meet new ones over food and drinks. For more information…
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What's more romantic than a Club membership?
Celebrate Valentine's Day by giving your spouse a membership to the National Press Club. For $10 a month, your loved one can enjoy the same great benefits of membership as you. Treat your valentine to something other than chocolate and roses this year! The membership is perfect for spouses and domestic partners who are journalists, communications professionals or those who enjoy attending Club events. Contact [email protected] for more information about your membership benefits.
Type: News
Reliable Source celebrates Year of the Sheep with special Chinese New Year dinner, Feb. 19
National Press Club members and their guests can celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special dinner at the Reliable Source at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Reservation are encouraged because this event has sold out in the past. Call 202-662-7443 or e-mail at [email protected]. Spectacular Chinese dishes will be served and complemented with special cocktails, such as China Blue and Palomino. There's no need to travel around the world when the Reliable Source brings China to downtown Washington. Special menu items: Year of the Sheep, Thursday, Feb. 19, Reliable Source Soup Hot and Sour Appetizer…
Type: News