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Members' Photo Exhibit Underway, Reception Set for Tonight at 6:30
Photos by National Press Club members portraying people, places, and events worldwide are now on display in the Club's 13th floor lobby. The 19th annual photo exhibit features the work of 46 Club members, exhibiting 52 print photographs and 159 electronic images displayed in slideshows on six computer screens. Among the show's highlights are White House photographer Christy Bowe's capture of an air-kissing Donald and Melania Trump, while Al Teich's shot taken at the Club catches former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci in a trademark pose. But the print exhibit also…
Type: News
Bourbon St. comes to the Club: New Orleans Jazz and Dinner Night, Sept. 27
It’s a long schlep to New Orleans. But for the next best thing, plan to spend an evening in the National Press Club’s Reliable Source restaurant Thursday, Sept. 27. That will be the night of the restaurant's festive New Orleans Jazz and Dinner. You’ll feel like you’re on Bourbon St. The U Street Collective Jazz combo, which has developed a dedicated fandom at the Club in several previous appearances, will make a return visit with music starting at 6 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. The special New Orleans-themed dinner will be available from 5:30 p.m. A special food and drink menu has been crafted…
Type: News
Club members invited to SPJ, RTDNA workshops in Baltimore, Sept. 27-29
National Press Club member Kathryn Foxhall invites Club members to register for the 2018 Excellence in Journalism Conference sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Dignital News Association in Baltimore Sept. 27-29. Among many sessions during the two-day event are a supper session honoring broadcasters Bill Whitaker of CBS and Pete Williams of NBC; an opening reception sponsored by CNN Newsource at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens; a presentation on critical thinking to fight fake news with Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute; and…
Type: News
National Press Club recognizes Capital Gazette staff with President’s Award
The staff of the Capital Gazette became honorary members of the National Press Club and won the President’s Award last Thursday. Club President Andrea Edney said that the honor recognized the journalists at the Annapolis, Md., paper for “their extraordinary valor and their inspiring work” following a horrific newsroom shooting on June 28 that killed five of their colleagues. The staff published the newspaper the day after the tragedy and hasn't skipped a beat while coping with the loss of their friends. “Our goal tonight and for the ensuing years is for you to know that you are not alone,”…
Type: News
Craigslist founder to describe effort to boost trust in news at Headliners Luncheon, Sept. 24
Craig Newmark, founder of the free classified ads site Craigslist, will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Monday, Sept. 24, to discuss his philanthropic efforts to strengthen trust in news. Newmark has poured money into journalism research, training, and direct support of news gathering since the 2016 election. This includes a $20 million donation to the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, the only public graduate journalism school in the Northeast. Lunch will be served in the Club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at…
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Gay Movement
Mr. McKellen spoke about his life as a public gay figure and the gay movement. He also responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Emily's List president to discuss 2018 elections at Headliners Luncheon, Sept. 18
With a record number of women running for public office this year, Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, will appear at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 18. She will review the field of Democratic women who support abortion rights and explain why she believes this new wave of female candidates has the power to shift the balance of power in Washington. Founded in 1985 by Ellen Malcolm, Emily's List raises money from donors for female Democrats who support abortion rights. The acronym stands for Early Money Is Like Yeast -- it makes the dough rise -- and is…
Type: News
Job opportunity: Digital arm of the U.K.'s Telegraph seeks camera operators in the U.S.
The Telegraph digital, the digital arm of one of the U.K.'s largest newspapers, is looking for freelance camera operators in the United States who can travel with their own kits. Previous experience of shooting for news on a digital format essential. Please contact Julian Ingle at [email protected] for more information. Required kit: (HD or 4K camera + lenses, lapel radio mic, shot gun mic, sound recorder, lighting for indoor and outdoor shoots.)
Type: News
Karaoke returns to National Press Club, tomorrow evening
Karaoke is back at the National Press Club. Warm up your voice and join the singing tomorrow evening (Aug. 31) at 6 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. It's just a short few steps away from Taco Night in the Reliable Source restaurant.
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Events will keep Club's 14th Floor hopping during September
September will be another busy month on the National Press Club's 14th Floor for Club members and their guests. In addition to the traditional Tuesday-through-Friday Happy Hours and weekly Friday Taco Nights at the Reliable Source restaurant, three special events have been scheduled to help keep the floor buzzing. They are: Thursday, Sept. 13: National Press Club Pub Quiz -- 7 p.m., Truman Lounge.Tuesday, Sept. 18: National Press Club Yoga -- 6 p.m., Cosgrove Lounge. Thursday, Sept. 27: New Orleans Dinner and Jazz night –- 6 p.m., Reliable Source.
Type: News