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Club to read Rezaian articles for 24 hours to mark 500 days of detention in Iran
The National Press Club will draw attention to Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian's 500 days of wrongful detention in Iran by publicly reading his stories for a 24-hour period beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The reading, which will occur in the Club's Bloomberg Room, will be open to the public and webcast on the Club's home page, press.org. During the 24-hour period the Club will also raise awareness of some of the other journalists being wrongly held, including Khadija Ismayilova and Austin Tice. “Jason is a gifted journalist and I can't think of a better way to draw attention to his…
Type: News
The 7 deadly sins of bad PR management? Expert to reveal them at 'Get It Online' lunch Friday
What are the seven deadly sins of bad PR measurement? Find out at the next "Get It Online" lunch discussion this Friday, Dec. 4, in the Club's Game Room. Shonali Burke, a noted social PR strategist, will describe the basics of good PR measurement and, conversely, the seven deadly sins of bad measurement. She will discuss how to differentiate between fact and fiction in the measurement context. The session is open only to National Press Club members and guests. To register, click here. Burke,owner of Shonali Burke Consulting, rebuilt the communication function of the American Society for the…
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Annual Holiday Buffet, Jazz Night to combine for special evening at Reliable Source, Dec. 17
The Club’s annual Holiday Buffet dinner on Thursday, Dec. 17, is reason enough to plan spend the evening of Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Reliable Source restaurant. But this year an added attraction – jazz – will make it even more of a not-to-be-missed event. The combination Holiday Buffet-Jazz Night evening will start at 5:30 p.m. when the flavorful buffet dinner, featuring holiday bash cuisine, becomes available. Then, at 6:30 p.m., the Greater U Street Jazz Collective, which has drawn enthusiastic audiences at previous Reliable Source Jazz Nights, will begin its performance in the Truman…
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Political Humor
Mr. Russell made his first appearance in the United States since his trip to Moscow. He sang songs, told jokes and answered questions. At the end of his speech, one of his life dreams came true when the National Press Club presented a sandwich named in his honor. Mr. Russell writes parodies about the latest political events and scandals for the past thirty years and accompanies himself on a star-spangled piano. Watergate was the turning point in his career, providing endless material and a stepping stone for his future fame.
Type: Media
William Hummer, 65-year Club member, dies at 91
William B. Hummer, an economist, financial journalist and 65-year member of the National Press Club, died Nov. 22 in Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 91 and a long-time resident of the Chicago area. Born in LaSalle, Ill., Hummer worked as a journalist after graduating from Princeton University in 1948 with a degree in economics. He worked in Chicago for the Journal of Commerce and in D.C. for the Washington Times-Herald before joining the investment firm founded by his father, Wayne Hummer. He served on numerous economic and forecasting adviser…
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Tomorrow's your chance to question President Lincoln
Lincoln impersonator George Buss Lincoln impersonator George Buss If you had been a reporter at the end of the Civil War, what would you have asked President Lincoln? At noon on tomorrow, Dec. 3, you have a chance to do just that. The Club is one of the sponsors of an event bringing Lincoln impersonator George Buss to Ketchum Hall in the VFW Building at 200 Maryland Ave. NE to hold a press conference as though it were the final days of the Civil War. While the real Lincoln never held a press conference, he was adept at using the newspapers to make his case to the American people. Those days…
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Watch Republican candidates debate, with new special drinks, at Club Dec. 15
Join us at the next Republican Debate Watch Party of Campaign ’16 on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Conference Rooms. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for non-members and $10 for members. For tickets, click here. You may make an evening of it by making a dinner reservation at the Reliable Source or Fourth Estate restaurants before the event begins. The Reliable Source will also be showing the debates but will only be open to members. Both locations will be serving our drinks specials for $6 each. This time they include the following new offerings: The Rand - Bourbon and branch waterThe…
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Discount tickets available for 'Oliver,' 'Akeelah and the Bee' at Arena Stage
Arena Stage is offering National Press Club members and their guests a special 15-percent discount off tickets to its current productions of "Oliver!" and "Akeelah and the Bee." Club Members can purchase tickets by clicking here or calling 202-488-4380. Please use the promo code HOLIDAY15
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Member Janice Law to be a featured author at University Club Book Fair
Club member Janice Law, author of nonfiction "American Evita: Lurleen Wallace," a biography of America’s third woman governor, will be one of the featured authors at the annual University Club Book Fair from 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 3. The event, to be held at the University Club, 1135 16th St. NW, is free and open to the public. No reservations required.
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Prince Ali Hussein to discuss FIFA soccer scandal at luncheon, Dec. 4
Prince Ali Al Hussein, FIFA presidential candidate and son of King Hussein of Jordan, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon this Friday, Dec. 4. Prince Ali will address FIFA’s recent corruption scandal and share his vision for how the organization can create a governing body worthy of the "world's game" of soccer. Lunch will be served at 12:30, with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a Q&A session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for National Press Club members and one guest, and $36 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased online by going to the following LINK. For…
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