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NPC members get free tickets for Tibetan film Tharlo to be screened Monday, Sept. 24
September 20, 2018
National Press Club members are invited to a screening of the film Tharlo and a discussion with award-winning Tibetan film director Pema Tseden on Monday, Sept. 24, hosted by the Confucius Institute U.S. Center. The film will be shown at the First Amendment Lounge at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreLast week to submit author applications to NPC Book Fair
September 20, 2018
Friday will be the last day to submit author applications for the National Press Club’s annual Book Fair and Author’s Night. Applications received after the 5 p.m. deadline will not be reviewed. All literary genres are considered, however, self-published books and books only available in e-format…
Read MoreNew Orleans jazz and dinner night at Reliable Source on Thursday, Sept. 27
September 18, 2018
National Press Club members are invited to the popular New Orleans Jazz and Dinner Night on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Reliable Source restaurant. Music by the U Street Jazz Collective starts at 6 p.m in the club's Truman Lounge, and the special New Orleans theme dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. For…
Read MoreClub member publishes book on blockchain - "a good introduction for journalists"
September 16, 2018
National Press Club member John McCormick has just published his newest book in electronic format. "Blockchain Made Simple - a Non-Technical Explanation: Harvard Business Review says blockchain could reshape the economy." by John McCormick. $2.99 (ebook version). "The 40-page book skips most of the…
Read MoreMeridian International hosts happy hour for Club members, 5:30 pm Oct. 3
September 14, 2018
Meridian International Center will host a happy hour for National Press Club members at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event, organized by new Club member Megan Devlin, is designed to give Club members a chance to meet Meridian’s leadership and learn more about its wide-…
Read MoreBooks and Brunch to Discuss Hochschild's "Strangers In Their Own Land," Saturday
September 13, 2018
Join National Press Club Books and Brunch for a lively discussion of "Strangers In Their Own Land" by Arlie Russell Hochschild, described as one of the most influential sociologists of her generation, at noon this Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Club's Fourth Estate Restaurant. The Economist calls it "…
Read MoreYoung Members' "Piano Talk" features Brian Karem, Tuesday
September 10, 2018
The next National Press Club Young Members' "Piano Talk" will feature Brian Karem this Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Karem is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author. For the past 12 years he has served as the executive editor of The Sentinel Newspapers in Prince Georges and Montgomery…
Read MorePub Quiz is back! Eat, drink, win prizes, 7 pm Sept. 13
September 7, 2018
Let’s face it…summer is over. The two-week vacations are now memories relegated to buried social media posts; school’s in session; work is piling up and commute times have doubled (tripled in some 'burbs). How can anyone have a good time during this stressful, problematic month of September? Well…
Read MoreBooks and Brunch to Discuss Hochschild's "Strangers In Their Own Land," Sept. 15
September 7, 2018
Please join Books and Brunch for a lively discussion of "Strangers In Their Own Land" by Arlie Russell Hochschild, one of the most influential sociologists of her generation, at noon on Saturday, Sept. 15, in the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Restaurant. The Economist calls it "An astute…
Read MoreIndependent authors members set next gathering for Sept. 13
September 6, 2018
Are you an independent author sifting your way through the publishing, distribution, and marketing processes? Come share coffee and discuss the business aspects of authorship with fellow indie authors Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. in the National Press Club's McClendon Room. A few guidelines. You…
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