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Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Reliable Source Friday, Oct. 14
NPC Members and their guests are invited to an Oktoberfest Buffet along with German beer and featuring the music of the Edelweiss band Friday, October 14. The Reliable Source plans to begin serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the music in the Reliable Source by the fireplace is set at 6:30 p.m. The price of the buffet is $24 for NPC Members and $28 for nonmembers. To reserve space please contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or 202-662-7443 Note: There will be no Taco Night because of this event. Oktoberfest Buffet On each table: Soft Pretzels and Horseradish Mustard Soup: Oxtail Soup…
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British Broadcasting Corporation in the 1990s
Mr. Checkland, head of the British Broadcasting Company, spoke on his experiences in running the television network since he began four years ago. He said television broadcasting differs in intent in the U.S. and Britain in that American television attempts to attract viewers to the advertisements through entertainment whereas the BBC attempts to provide quality entertainment alone for viewers. This means the BBC attempts to be a public service for British citizens instead of a private profit making company. Mr. Checkland said the BBC provides the most diverse programming available anywhere…
Type: Media
Rockwell painting sold by the Club now on exhibit at Norman Rockwell Museum
An iconic Norman Rockwell painting formerly owned by the National Press Club and sold last year for more than $10 million is now on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts. The display, apparently not actively publicized by the museum, was recently discovered accidentally by Club member Michael Freedman. “I turned a corner inside the museum and there it was, right in front of me. I did a classic double take because I couldn't believe my eyes!” said Freedman, an adjunct professorial lecturer on media history at George Washington University. He was browsing the museum in…
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Dorie Greenspan’s New Cookbook to launch at Fourth Estate Friday, Oct. 28
Renowned cookbook author, Dorie Greenspan (“At My French Table,”” Baking Chez Moi”) is publishing her new cookie-centric cookbook, “Dorie’s Cookies,” the last week of October. The Fourth Estate is throwing a launch party/wine dinner on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, hors d’oeuvres starting at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person, $155 per couple, with a 15% discount for members. A copy of the book (one per couple) is included in the price. Register here. The five courses will have a French focus: recipes for hors d’oeuvres, bread basket and dessert will be from her new book; the…
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Head table seat available for Friday Speakers Luncheon with WTO Director-General Azevêdo
One head table position is available for Friday’s Speakers luncheon with World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo. Please email [email protected] if you’d like the seat. It is available for Press Club members only.
Type: News
Panel to probe US. president's potential to affect press freedom by law or practice Wednesday, Oct. 12
An all-star panel of journalists and lawyers will plumb the depths of the power of a president to affect press freedom at a Wednesday Oct. 12 evening event at the National Press Club. Sponsored by the club's Press Freedom Committee and Journalism Institute, the discussion will take place from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, preceded by a 6 p.m. reception. Attendance is $5 for club members and $10 for the public. Tickets can be purchased here. Both presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have come under criticism on issues of transparency and press access. However, Trump has broken…
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Did you know that members can book a room for a discount at The W Hotel?
Members receive 20% off the daily rack rate at the W Hotel. To reserve a room, please go here and select The W Hotel discount offer. The W Hotel is located just one block from the Club and is the perfect place to stay whether attending a Club event or hitting the town for the evening. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
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Education Secretary John B. King to speak at Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 19
Secretary of Education John B. King will appear at a Wednesday, Oct. 19 National Press Club luncheon to discuss civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy and the role of schools in preparing students to be active citizens. Before becoming secretary, King served as the Department's principal senior advisor, overseeing all preschool-through-12th-grade education policies, programs, and strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, he was the commissioner of education for the state of New York. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-…
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Sicily tour April 19 -29, 2017 on offer to Club members at special price
The trip includes private bus, breakfasts, several meals with wineand stays at 3-diamond + hotels. It is great value ($1,999 + air forNPC members and $2,099 + air for non-members). Installment payment isan option. For a detailed itinerary and what the trip includes, go tothe trip web site. For moreinformation about the trip, how to sign up and how to get the NPCspecial discount, contact longtime Press Club member and tripcoordinator, Richard Scorza (202-469-1224;[email protected]).There are only a few slots left, so if you are interested, please letRichard know right away.
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Reliable Source Friday, Oct. 14
Break out the lederhosen and beer steins because the National Press Club will celebrate Oktoberfest in the Reliable Source with a very special one-time celebration on Friday, October 14 starting at 5:30 p.m. The price is $24 for members, $28 for guests. Sponsored by the Club’s Events Committee, Oktoberfest will feature a variety of German and domestic beers, authentic German foods served buffet-style as prepared by the Club’s executive chef Susan Delbert, and German music performed live by the Edelweiss Band, a traditional German band complete with tuba and accordion. Reservations aren’t…
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