Presidential Inauguration Gala: Mark Hamrick, AP, 104th President of the National Press Club

The National Press Club will celebrate the inauguration of 104th NPC President Mark Hamrick at a black tie optional gala on Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Members of the Press Club and D.C.’s journalism community will gather for “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore,” an evening of fine cuisine, entertainment and perspectives on Hamrick’s Middle American roots by legendary broadcaster and fellow former Kansan Bill Kurtis. Cocktails begin at 6:30, followed by dinner and the formal program at 7:30.

Dinner Menu:

Cocktail Hour Hors d’oeuvres:

• Wild Mushroom Profiteroles


• Crab Rangoon


• Butternut Squash Tarts


• Fried Oysters


• Authentic Buffalo Wings with blue cheese dressing, hot dipping sauce and celery sticks


• Shrimp Cocktail


• Vegetarian Egg Rolls

Gala Dinner Starter:

• Sunflower State Salad: Greens with sunflower seeds, roasted corn, apples, grapes and cider vinaigrette

Gala Dinner Entrée:

• 4 oz. Filet (Tenderloin) and Jumbo Lump Maryland Crab Cake


• Scalloped Potatoes


• Green Beans and Carrots with Butter Sauce

Gala Dinner Dessert:

• Chocolate Tornado Cake with Ruby Slippers

Tickets must be purchased at the time of your reservation. No refunds after January 21, 2010.