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Events Committee focuses on social media, politics, entertainment; announces meeting
February 2, 2012
The NPC Events Committee will have its first meeting of 2012 on Tuesday, February 7, at 8 a.m. in the McClendon Room. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. In 2012, the Events Committee will focus on three key program areas: social and entertainment, the "Get It Online" series, and political events.…
Read MoreClub History: Mime speaks at NPC
January 30, 2012
Jan. 28, 2000: Marcel Marceau, the world famous pantomimist, makes his second appearance at the National Press Club, speaking in a dramatic voice about the silence he has brought for fifty years to the theatre world. He expresses his affinity to the National Press Club, as both he and the press…
Read MoreTravel to Baltics with Club in May
January 27, 2012
Start spring with a trip to the Baltic Republics from May 19-30 with National Press Club members and their guests. Enjoy the treasures of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. We'll visit all three capitals and surrounding areas, which feature sights dating from the 11th century. We fly from Washington…
Read More"Gaming Table" press night sold out; discount tics available through Feb. 12
January 27, 2012
National Press Club members will receive the discounted rate of $25 for tickets to “The Gaming Table” at Folger Theater. This special offer is valid for only Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances through Feb. 12. Go to the Folger website to purchase the discounted tickets.…
Read MoreU.S. News seeks freelance education writer
January 26, 2012
The Education section at U.S. News & World Report (www.usnews.com/education) seeks 2-3 experienced freelance education writers to expand our breadth of graduate schools content, particularly in the area of graduate business school. This content will supplement our Best Graduate Schools rankings…
Read MoreFixed link: Apply for a Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship
January 26, 2012
Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2012 Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship. The application deadline is Feb, 16, and applications are available by clicking here. The fellowship is designed for working journalists or freelance writers based in the United States who hope to further…
Read MoreFixed link: Club members get discount to "Time Stands Still" at Studio Theater
January 26, 2012
National Press Club members can receive an exclusive ticket discount for The Studio Theatre’s production of "Time Stands Still." To purchase tickets visit the Studio Theater website. Use the discount code TSSNPC and receive $8 off each ticket! This special offer is valid for all performances except…
Read MoreFixed link: Club members can attend Folger's "Gaming Table" for free, Jan. 29
January 26, 2012
National Press Club members are eligible to receive up to two complimentary tickets to attend the press night performance of the comedy "The Gaming Table" at Folger Theatre on at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. To request free tickets for the Jan. 29 performance, please send an e-mail to Tim Swoape at…
Read MoreClub member John Donnelly joins Standing Committee of Correspondents
January 25, 2012
National Press Club member John M. Donnelly has been selected for a seat on the Standing Committee of Correspondents. The Standing Committee of Correspondents handles accreditation of reporters in the House and Senate daily press galleries and represents the media before Congress. Donnelly, CQ Roll…
Read MoreDinner and a Movie, Feb. 2: "Crazy Stupid Love" goes great with a Reliable Source pizza
January 23, 2012
Learn the finer points of picking up girls at bars when the Events Committee's Dinner & a Movie series screens "Crazy Stupid Love" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. In the film, starring Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling and and Julianne Moore, a middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his…
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