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Books & Brunch to discuss "Interior Chinatown" tomorrow
June 17, 2021
Books & Brunch will meet via Zoom at noon Saturday, June 19, to discuss ""Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu. To RSVP and receive a Zoom link, please email Fay Ludicello at [email protected]. Those who RSVP should expect to receive the Zoom invitation at 9 a.m. on June 19. "Interior…
Read MoreHear live jazz from Blues Alley at the Club
June 17, 2021
Members may enjoy Blues Alley’s legendary jazz programing this Monday, June 21, in the ballroom of the National Press Club, at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets here. There will be drinks and lite fare available for purchase at the event. Blues Alley has been offering streaming-only concerts from the Club…
Read MoreAvoid stepping out and on cicadas at a virtual Pub Quiz tomorrow at 7 p.m.
June 15, 2021
Summertime in DC is here, and so are the cicadas. While the Club slowly returns to full-time business, we at the NPC Pub Quiz are staying put at home this month. Why bother stepping out and stepping on cicadas to get to a pub quiz, when you can gather together with your friends and register online…
Read MoreStrong Taco Night turnout propels Club toward full reopening
June 14, 2021
Nearly 100 National Press Club members and guests celebrated the return of Taco Night, a significant step toward the further reopening of the Club to in-person activities. The June 11 event was the first time the Club’s traditional Friday evening happy hour has been held since March 13, 2020, when…
Read MoreGadfly reporter McClendon, Navy sub rescue, Midway hero to be topics at Post 20 meeting, June 24
June 11, 2021
Gadfly journalist Sarah McClendon, the Navy's little-known submarine rescue capability, and a hero of the Battle of Midway will be discussed at a virtual meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 on Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. Short presentations will be made by the following…
Read MorePost 20 recognized by D.C. American Legion for past year's leadership
June 8, 2021
American Legion Post 20, which meets in the Club, has been recognized by the D.C. Department of the Legion for its leadership during the last year. The Post remained active during the pandemic via Zoom meetings featuring guest speakers. Post Commander Jim Noone is one of two Department commanders…
Read MoreWin like never B-4 at virtual BINGO Thursday
June 4, 2021
Spice up your Thursday night with virtual Bingo sponsored by the National Press Club’s Events Committee at 6 p.m. Thursday. Bring a drink (or two), get to know fellow members, and play to win a gift card for Press Club swag! Register for yourself – and a friend – for free here. Registrants will…
Read MoreAwards team seeks judges
May 28, 2021
The Awards Team is seeking judges to review the work submitted to the National Press Club's journalism contests. The team is setting the final judging panels for the journalism contest and would like a handful of volunteers to fill open slots. The aim is to complete the judging in the month of…
Read MoreCommunicators Team Lunch & Learn: Getting into the nitty-gritty of podcasting, June 3
May 27, 2021
Half the U.S. population has tuned in to a podcast at one time or another, with many sticking around to explore the ever-expanding pod-o-verse after their introductory show. With no signs of the industry slowing down, now is the time to start planning how to tap into podcasting. The National…
Read MoreCommunicators to host healthcare media panel, May 20
May 14, 2021
During an upcoming online conversation hosted by the National Press Club Communicators Team, a panel of healthcare reporters will describe how their jobs have evolved, especially while facing the challenges of covering a global pandemic. The “Meet the Healthcare Media” Lunch and Learn session will…
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