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Out-of-towners convene for Non-Resident Weekend
Non-resident members convene for 9th annual Non-Resident Weekend The National Press Club, in its continuing commitment to recognize its nearly 1,000 members living outside the Beltway, hosted its ninth annual Non-Resident Weekend in early October, convening more than 30 members and their guests from California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Texas, and internationally as far as Uruguay. Despite the closing of the Federal government, it was a whirlwind weekend for the group, filled with events showcasing the unique Washington press scene. Non-Resident Weekend kicked-off on…
Type: News
Cheney and cardiologist to discuss their book, 'Heart,' Dec. 3
Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Dr. Jonathan Reiner will discuss their new book "Heart: An American Medical Odyssey" on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. p.m. in the Conference Rooms. Seating is limited and registration is required here. This is sure to sell out, so register today! All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. All sales are final; no refunds will be issued. For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Vice President Dick Cheney has also been one…
Type: News
Can you retire on your “401K”? Hear from Schwab CEO Bettinger at Nov. 11 luncheon
Walter W. Bettinger, CEO of The Charles Schwab Corporation, one of the world’s largest investment companies, will tackle issues facing future retirees in a speech entitled "401(k) Plans: When will we put hard-working Americans first?" at a National Press Club luncheon Monday, Nov. 11. Bettinger presides over more than $2 trillion in client assets and 1.6 million retirement plan participants. As CEO since October 2008, he leads a workforce of 14,000 full-time employees in 300 offices in United States, London and Hong Kong, and sets strategies that guide the investment and savings of millions…
Type: News
Meet Bender from 'Futurama' at 'I Know That Voice' screening Nov. 8
The National Press Club will host the East Coast premiere of the voice acting documentary, "I Know That Voice" on Friday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. in the National Press Club's conference rooms. The film’s executive producer, Annie award-winning and Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio, will introduce the film and answer questions after the screening, followed by a meet-and-greet and signing. The screening is sponsored by The National Press Club’s Young Members Committee, and is free for Club members and $10 for non-members. The signing session is limited to one item per person. Please register…
Type: News
Dinner and a Movie Night to screen lost manuscript story Nov. 7
What would you do if you found the perfect manuscript for a novel, unclaimed? Would you claim it as your own? And how would your future unfold? Set your dinner plans Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. for Dinner and a Movie Night in the Reliable Source restaurant. This month’s featured film is “The Words,” starring Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana. Cooper, plays writer Rory Jansen, whose ethical quandaries after publishing a lost manuscript as his own, take a turn for the worst. This star-studded film features cast members such as Dennis Quaid, Jeremy Irons and Olivia Wilde. No reservations are…
Type: News
Magicians to entertain table-side at the Fourth Estate and Reliable Source Nov. 27
Diners at The Fourth Estate and the Reliable Source will enjoy free magical entertainment at their table on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the night before Thanksgiving, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a night of magic as well as good food you don’t have to cook yourself. The magic will be offered by members of the Society of American Magicians who meet monthly at the club. The magic will be so close, some of it could happen right in your hands! Reserve at 202-662-7638 for the Fourth Estate, 202-662-7443 for the Reliable Source.
Type: News
Membership department carries NPC story to campuses
The National Press Club membership department visited Loyola University Oct. 29 to introduce the Club to over 70 undergraduate and graduate students. Members Sean Gibbons, vice president, corporate communications, Dunbar Armored; Adam Shapiro, president, Adam Shapiro Public Relations; and Jonathan Otto, senior public affairs specialist, government relations office, Honda North America, helped with discussion of club history, student benefits and personal accounts of membership advantages. The membership department of the Club will be visiting several colleges and universities this fall to…
Type: News
Fourth Estate and Blues Alley will present jazz players tonight
The Fourth Estate will host Jazz Night in conjunction with Blues Alley, Georgetown's home for jazz, Wednesday, Nov. 6, as they do the first Wednesday of each month. Tonight kicks off the winter jazz scene in Washington, D.C. with some cool and comfortable foods. New Orleans Gumbo will be the feature and red beans and rice will accompany all entrees to evoke the New Orleans jazz scene. Four members of the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra; Reese Cloud on sax, Reuben Dubester on drums, Murphy Hagerty on bass and Diego Meyer on piano; will play from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as background music. There is no…
Type: News
Forum on Families & Working Parents
The first in a series of family issues forums features Sen. Hatch and Rep. Schroeder presenting their views on child care. Hatch recently introduced the Child Care Services Improvement Act in the Senate. The act proposes 375 million dollars in federal support for child care. Rep. Schroeder supports the $2.5 billion Act for Better Child Care, which was recently introduced in the House.
Type: Media
Greek scholar and travel expert to speak on Byzantium, Nov. 12
The National Press Club’s International Correspondents Committee will host a lecture on the history of Byzantium on Nov.12. What is Byzantium? And why does Byzantine art continue to captivate us thousands of years later? Eleni Zachariou, co-founder of Vacances Travel and scholar of Ancient Greek History and Archaeology will discuss the origins of Byzantium, and an extraordinary new National Gallery of Art exhibit, "Heaven and Earth," that showcases the best of Byzantine art from collections around Greece. The event will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., including a question-and-answer session.…
Type: News