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Take the kids to the Club Saturday for story hour with an Irish author, Bubble and Squeak
Irish author and engaging storyteller Lara O’Brien will read from her children’s book, “Chesca and the Spirit of Grace,” at a book event at the National Press Club geared to children ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. Top it off with brunch at the Fourth Estate where Chef Susan Delbert has created some kid-friendly Irish fare, including the mysterious Bubble and Squeak, bright green pancakes and Irish oatmeal. O’Brien will answer questions, tell tales of Ireland’s most famous Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley, and sign books following the reading. This is a ticketed event and…
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This Week in National Press Club History: Anwar Sadat talks Israeli peace
FEB. 6, 1978: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat outlines his negotiating positions about normalization of relations with Israel and the status of the Palestinian territories at a Club Luncheon shortly after peace talks at Camp David with President Jimmy Carter. King Hussein of Jordan, prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru and Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, have also spoken at Club Luncheons about long-standing crises in the Middle East. FEB. 7, 1911: Actress Sarah Bernhardt thanks the National Press Club for supporting her career. Audrey Hepburn, Angelina Jolie, Celeste Holm, Jane Fonda…
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UPDATE: 'Civil Liberties Dead Zone' at U.S. borders Freedom of Press panel rescheduled
Please note: This event has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Click here more for information. The National Press Club's Freedom of the Press Committee will host a panel discussion Thursday, Feb. 13, to probe the federal government's under-reported practice of examining the electronic devices of reporters and other individuals crossing into the United States. The discussion will take place on at 6:30 p.m. in the National Press Club First Amendment Lounge. Admission is free for NPC members and $5 for nonmembers. Register here. The event -- "Civil Liberties Dead Zone: Do First and…
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More states to establish own health care exchanges, experts predict
As the health care reform law takes effect, states will want to run their own coverage programs, experts said at a Feb. 3 Newsmaker press conference at the National Press Club. “I think a lot of states will move (from the federally facilitated marketplaces) to state-based exchanges,” said Joel Ario, a managing director at Manatt Health Solutions. He predicts the transition will happen more frequently when more people acknowledge that the Affordable Care Act is a permanent fixture. Ario was one of the participants from the health care and health insurance industries in an event entitled "…
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Returning to Club March 28: Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys
Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys, who have been wowing audiences for more than 40 years with bluegrass, old-time mountain music, will return to the National Press Club for a 50th anniversary show on Friday, March 28. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with show time at 7:30 p.m. To order tickets, click here. Truly unique harmonies, captivating arrangements and a rollicking good time are the hallmarks of Jenkins and his band, which has some of the finest string musicians and vocalists in the United States. In its long history, the group has performed at such prime venues as the White…
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Latest NPC podcast features Pete Seeger’s 1998 Luncheon appearance
In the latest edition of “Update-1,” the National Press Club podcast, former Club President Doug Harbrecht remembers the NPC Luncheon he hosted Feb. 10, 1998, featuring music legend Pete Seeger. Harbrecht, who was president at the time, introduced Seeger. During the Luncheon, the folk music/activist icon, who died at age 94 on Jan. 17, spoke about why he felt America needed small organizations of committed citizens to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. He also performed several songs. “Update-1” is produced by the Broadcast Committee. It provides a forum for listeners to learn about…
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New member? Find out what the Club offers you at Feb. 11 orientation
Are you a new member of National Press Club? Want to learn more about what the Club has to offer you? You can find out at a choice of two New Member Orientation sessions Tuesday, Feb. 11. To fit members' schedules, the Club's Membership Department is offering sessions at both breakfast and lunch. The breakfast orientation will begin at 8:30 a.m., the lunch session at noon. Both will be in the Reliable Source restaurant. Please RSVP with your choice of session to Recruitment Manager Allyson Cannon at [email protected] by Monday, Feb.10.
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Club member publishes fourth novel
National Press Club member Bill Johnstone has launched his fourth novel, "Their Will Be Done," another in the series featuring D.C.-based investigative journalist Mike McCabe. A car accident is the catalyst that spawns the book's intriguing tale of violence, deception and human weakness challenging the integrity of the diplomatic corps of Washington, the power brokers of Capitol Hill and the secrecy of the U.S. State Department. The book is available through major book retailers and Kindle, Nook and Apple.
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Andrea McCarren to teach online, on-camera skills at advanced media training class Feb. 8
National Press Club member Andrea McCarren, a veteran multimedia journalist and 15-time Emmy Award-winner, will offer an advanced media training class in the NPC Broadcast Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m.-noon. The hands-on workshop is for anyone who wants to improve his or her presentation skills on-camera or online. Through practice interviews, you’ll learn: - How to craft and deliver meaningful soundbites - How to be more comfortable and confident on-camera - What to wear and what not to wear - Tricks of the trade from McCarren's 30 years of experience in television news A makeup…
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