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NPC Newsmakers Committee
Type: Event
Origins and Politics
Dr. Leakey talked about U.S.-Africa relations and African politics. He is a citizen of Kenya and is attempting to create an opposition political party which would work for greater democracy. Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Josh Meyer "The Hunt for KSM"
Josh Meyer, former chief terrorism reporter for The Los Angeles Times and director of education and outreach for Medill’s National Security Journalism Initiative, will discuss his new book "The Hunt for KSM: Inside the Pursuit and Takedown of the Real 9/11 Mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed" in the Bloomberg Room on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required for this event and may be made at [email protected] or by calling 202-662-7523. This event is free for NPC members, $5.00 for all non-members. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds benefit the National…
Type: Event
Alexander McCall Smith
Best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith will discuss his new book, “The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (13)” at his only appearance in Washington, D.C. McCall Smith will sign copies of “The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection” and his latest young reader title “The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case" following the discussion and question-and-answer period. The author will only sign copies purchased through the National Press Club. Come early for brunch at the Club's Fourth Estate restaurant, starting at 10:30 a.m., by purchasing…
Type: Event
Dinner & a Movie - Moneyball
Don’t miss Dinner & a Movie with Brad Pitt – March 1st in the McClendon room at 7 p.m. featuring Moneyball Moneyball: Brad Pitt, Baseball, and Business Journalism Based on journalist and author Michael Lewis' bestselling book of the same name, Moneyball features Brad Pitt playing real-life Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane as he attempts to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players. The movie could win up to six Academy Awards on Sunday, February 26. Supporting actor Jonah Hill snagged a surprise Oscar nomination for his…
Type: Event
Photography Committee Event - Tom Gundelfinger O'Neal
Photographer Tom Gundelfinger O’Neal has captured some of the most iconic images of the 1960s and 1970s Rock & Roll era. His subjects include Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, John Phillips, Mama Cass, Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, as well as more than 80 album covers such as the famous “Déjà vu” and“4 Way Street” covers for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. His photos and album covers will be on display in the Press Club Lobby and Reception Area for a month starting April 9. Join Tom from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the Ballroom for a special program…
Type: Event
D.C. Open Government Summit
The National Press Club's Freedom of the Press Committee and the D.C. Open Government Coalition will present the "D.C. Open Government Summit,” a discussion of the state of government transparency in the District, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Conference Rooms. The event will feature speakers from the D.C. government and members of the news media who use open government laws to cover them. A reception follows. The D.C. Open Government Coalition works to enhance the public’s access to government information and ensure transparency in the D.C. government. The forum is open to all free of charge,…
Type: Event
Sunshine Week Networking
The National Press Club will join the Sunlight Foundation and open government advocates for a Sunshine Week event on Wednesday, March 14th from 6-8pm. Come join the National Press Club, Openthegovernment.org, Online News Association, ASNE, POPVOX, ProPublica, Public Campaign, Public Citizen, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Sunlight Foundation and United Republic to discuss issues surrounding transparency in government and find out the latest from those working on and committed to open government. This is a free event but registration is required. There will be a cash bar.
Type: Event
NPC House Committee
Type: Event