Happy Hour Thursday, February 16

It’s time to beat the winter time blues, shake off the campaign trail dust and simply have a good time. Join the DC Chapter of the National Lesbian Gay & Journalists Association for an evening of socializing and networking. We’ll gather at the new Mova Lounge in the 14th and U neighborhood. The night will include 2-4-1 drinks and a special drink just for those attending our event. We hope to see you there!

Where: Mova, 2204 14th Street NW (at W Street)

When: Thursday, February 16 6:30 to 8:30 PM

You Asked for a Lower Price for Cocktails & Conversation, We Listened

Cocktails and Conversation, the holiday party of the DC chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists association is just a few days away. Did you know that the chapter is entirely self-sustaining and this its only fundraiser of the year? Your attendance helps keep the chapter running. We heard from folks that the price was a bit high, especially in these times of tight budgets.  We have lowered the price to just just $30 for paid members of NLGJA. That’s a $10 reduction.  The ticket price includes drinks, hors d’ouvres and all the holiday spirit you can muster. We hope to see you there. Don’t worry, if you already paid and want us to refund the difference, we’ll be glad to do so. Just respond to this email. Founded in 1990, NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members. The DC chapter is among the largest and it’s vital that we continue NLJGA’s mission in the nation’s capital.    This year’s party will be in the Langston Room at Busboys & Poets at 14th and V Streets NW. The night will also feature the return of our popular silent auction including JetBlue tickets and a chance to bid on hotel stays. Come celebrate the holidays with Washington area journalists, communications and public relations officials. Buy Tickets Here

Buy your Cocktails & Conversation Ticket Now

Cocktails and Conversation, the holiday party of the DC chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists association is rapidly approaching. This year we’ll be in the Langston Room at Busboys & Poets at 14th and V Streets NW. The night will also feature the return of our popular silent auction including JetBlue tickets and a chance to bid on hotel stays.

Come celebrate the holidays with Washington area journalists, communications and public relations officials.  

The ticket price includes drinks, hors d’ouvres and all the holiday spirit you can muster. We hope to see you there!

Buy Tickets Here

Save the date! Cocktails & Conversation December 12th

Save the date, Cocktails and Conversation, the holiday party of the DC chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists association is rapidly approaching. This year we’ll be in the Langston Room at Busboys & Poets at 14th and V Streets NW. The night will also feature the return of our popular silent auction. Ticket sales and more information will follow.

Last Stop Before Convention Thursday, July 21

Join the D.C. chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association for “Last Stop Before Convention” at Nellie’s, Thursday, July 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.  Representatives from the Philadelphia chapter of NLGJA will be on hand to share information about the upcoming national convention in the City of Brotherly Love, August 25th – 28th. Convention co-chairs Sarah Blazucki and Kevin Barry will talk about everything from the big-name journalists who will be in attendance to the variety of panels designed to make you a better journalist and to improve your chances of landing that next big job.

Wondering about the LGBT scene in Philly? A representative of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation will also be there to answer your questions about Gay Philly.

Former NLGJA National President Discusses His Book in DC Thursday 7/7

Steven Petrow, a former national president of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association will discuss and sign copies of his new book “Gay & Lesbian Manners” Thursday, July 7th at 7 P.M. at the Barnes & Noble, 555 12th Street N.W.

Follow the link for more details: Steven Petrow in DC

Venue Change for “Out on Assignment” June 1st

Capital Pride has chosen to move the Capital Pride Kickoff/Out on Assignment event scheduled for Wednesday, June 1st.  It will now be at the Chaselton Ballroom, 1701 16th ST NW.  The Chaselton Ballroom

Doors open at 6:15 and the panel discussion will start at 6:45.

For more information or to reserve your free tickets go here: Capital Pride Kickoff/Out on Assignment

1 week to “Out on Assignment” June 1st at the National Press Club

The DC Chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association is proud to co-sponsor, “Out on Assignment,” part of the Capital Pride Kickoff. Join us Wednesday, June 1st at the National Press Club, 7 P.M. to 9 P.M.  1529 14th ST NW, 13th Floor.

Former HRC President Elizabeth Birch will deliver opening remarks.  Then hear from a panel of journalists about the state of LGBT media.

The panel includes:

Kerry Eleveld, Equality Matters

Chris Johnson, The Washington Blade

Bil Browning, The Bilerico Project

Sean Bugg, Metro Weekly

Get your free tickets here: Tickets

“Out on Assignment” June 1st at the National Press Club

Capital Pride 2011 will kick off with a panel discussion and celebration at The National Press Club.

The event will commence at 7 p.m. with “Out on Assignment: How LGBT Journalists Influence the Media Landscape,” a panel discussion hosted by the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association. LGBT journalists from a variety of media outlets will make remarks and answer questions from the audience. Following the panel discussion, members of the community will be invited to celebrate the kick-off of Capital Pride at a networking reception hosted by The National Press Club. A cash bar will be available.

LGBT journalists and communicators, members of the Press Club and NLGJA, Capital Pride partners and community supporters are all welcome to join this engaging discussion and to celebrate Capital Pride.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

6:30 p.m. Doors Open

7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion

8:00 p.m. Networking Reception

9:00 p.m. Last Call

The National Press Club

Ballroom (13^th Floor)

529 14^th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20045

Free Tickets Available Here

“Networking Night” Thursday, March 31st

Join the DC Chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association for Networking Night (It’s like happy hour, but with a fancier name).

When:  Thursday, March 31st, 6:30 PM

Where: Nellie’s 900 U ST NW

What: Like spring, NLGJA-DC is poking its head out of the ground after a long winter (well, not that bad of a winter). Join us for an evening of networking and perhaps, even a beer. Meet fellow journalists, bloggers, pr folks and others in related fields. Bring your business cards and make new contacts. Bring yourself and just have a good time on Nellie’s roof top deck.