Forget the cherry tree; event explores Washington's role in whiskey industry, 6:30 pm Nov. 7

Author Dennis Pogue will discuss his book, "Founding Spirits: George
Washington and the Beginnings of the American Whiskey Industry," at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in the First Amendment Lounge.

The talk, sponsored by the Young Members and Book & Author committees, will be accompanied by multiple whiskey and cocktail tastings, which are provided by the National Distilled Spirits Council.

Tickets are only $5. Proceeds benefit the Club's Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library.