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PF EXCLUSIVE: Gridiron Reprise tickets (Sunday, Mar. 15)

Get ready for some much-needed comic relief – the annual Gridiron Show.

The performance that merges political satire with your favorite tunes, performed by the nation’s top political journalists, has been a Washington tradition since 1885!

The Gridiron Club and Foundation skewers Presidents and congressional leaders, political candidates and journalists at a white-tie dinner on Saturday night with satire and songs. The next day, the club puts on another performance – known as the Gridiron Sunday reprise - for friends, family and select groups.

The 2020 Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 15, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. A reception, which includes an open bar with beer, wine and soft drinks, begins at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. The program will end by 3 p.m. (Note those are new times this year.) Dress is business casual.

Tickets are $80 each.

You will see well-known Gridiron members -- who might include Bret Baier of Fox News, Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Andrea Mitchell of NBC, Judy Woodruff of PBS and John Dickerson of CBS -- performing songs and skits in costume.

We expect syndicated columnist Mark Shields to relay highlights of the speeches that were delivered the night before, which typically include remarks by the President and a leading Democrat and leading Republican. Running the musical performance is the director of the President’s Own, the United States Marine Band, Col. Jason Fettig, the Club's musical director.

You can order tickets for $80 each by mailing checks made out to the Gridiron Club and Foundation to: Carol Stevens at 3507 N. Ohio Street, Arlington, VA 22207.

Your order with full payment must be received by Monday, March 2, 2020. Note that depending on your tax situation, about $54 of the cost is tax deductible because the Gridiron Club and Foundation is a charitable organization.

Your tickets will be mailed to you at the address you provide by March 9, 2020. (PF exclusive)

The 2020 Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 15, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. A reception, which includes an open bar with beer, wine and soft drinks, begins at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. The program will end by 3 p.m. (Note those are new times this year.) Dress is business casual.

Tickets are $80 each.

You will see well-known Gridiron members -- who might include Bret Baier of Fox News, Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Andrea Mitchell of NBC, Judy Woodruff of PBS and John Dickerson of CBS -- performing songs and skits in costume.

We expect syndicated columnist Mark Shields to relay highlights of the speeches that were delivered the night before, which typically include remarks by the President and a leading Democrat and leading Republican. Running the musical performance is the director of the President’s Own, the United States Marine Band, Col. Jason Fettig, the Club's musical director.

You can order tickets for $80 each by mailing checks made out to the Gridiron Club and Foundation to: Carol Stevens at 3507 N. Ohio Street, Arlington, VA 22207.

Your order with full payment must be received by Monday, March 2, 2020. Note that depending on your tax situation, about $54 of the cost is tax deductible because the Gridiron Club and Foundation is a charitable organization.

Your tickets will be mailed to you at the address you provide by March 9, 2020. (PF exclusive)

PF EXCLUSIVE: Gridiron Reprise tickets (Sunday, Mar. 3)

For more than 130 years, a great Washington tradition known as the Gridiron Show has skewered Presidents and congressional leaders, political candidates and journalists. The Gridiron Club and Foundation first regales official Washington at a white-tie dinner on Saturday night in March with satire and songs. The next day, the club puts on another performance – known as the Gridiron Sunday Reprise - for friends, family and select outside groups.

The 2019 Sunday Reprise will be held Sunday, March 3, 2019, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes beer, wine, soft drinks and munchies, begins at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m. and ends by 5 p.m. Dress is business casual.

What you will see during the show is Gridiron members -- well-known faces that might include John King of CNN, Andrea Mitchell of NBC, Judy Woodruff of PBS and Bret Baier of Fox News -- performing hilarious songs and skits in costume. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields relays highlights of the speeches that were delivered the previous night, which typically include remarks by the President – or other member of the administration -  and a leading Democrat and leading Republican. Running the musical performance is the director of the President’s Own, the United States Marine Band, Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, the Club's musical director.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: Tickets are $80 each. If you want to order them by mail, send a check made out to The Gridiron Club and Foundation by Feb. 20 to: Carol Stevens, 3507 N. Ohio Street, Arlington VA 22207. Your tickets will be mailed to you at the address you provide on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

If you have questions, please contact Gridiron Sunday Sales Chair Carol Stevens at [email protected]. (PF exclusive)

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: The 2018 Gridiron Reprise (Sunday, March 4)

For 133 years, a great Washington tradition known as the Gridiron Show has skewered Presidents and congressional leaders, political candidates and journalists. The Gridiron Club and Foundation first regales official Washington at a white-tie dinner on Saturday night in March with satire and songs. The next day, the club puts on another performance – known as the Gridiron Sunday Reprise - for associations, alumni groups, friends and family. You have been invited to take part in this event on Sunday, March 4, 2018.

The 2018 Sunday Reprise will be held in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes beer and wine, begins at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m. and ends by 5 p.m. Dress is business casual.

During the reprise, you are likely to see well-known faces that might include Jake Tapper of CNN, Andrea Mitchell of NBC, Judy Woodruff of PBS and Bret Baier of Fox News. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields relays highlights of the speeches that were delivered the night before, which typically include remarks by the President – or other member of the administration -  and a leading Democrat and leading Republican. Running the musical performance is the director of the President’s Own, the United States Marine Band, Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, the Club's musical director.

Tickets are $80 each. Because the Gridiron Club is a 501© (3) organization, $56 of the ticket cost is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.

If you are interested in this fun event, please send a check by February 24 for $80 per ticket, made out to Gridiron Club and Foundation to:

 Carol Stevens

 3507 N. Ohio Street

 Arlington VA 22207

Tickets can be distributed to you before the show or held at Will Call outside the ballroom at the Washington Renaissance Hotel. (PF exclusive)

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR POTOMAC FLACKS READERS: Gridiron Reprise Tickets!

For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show featuring satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows.

 

Now the Gridiron's Sunday afternoon performance, traditionally given for friends and family, is open to Potomac Flacks’ influential readers.

 

The 2017 Reprise will be held Sunday, March 5, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW Washington, DC. The reception, which includes an open bar, begins at 2 pm. and the reprise starts at 3pm. The program will end by 5pm. Dress is business casual.

 

Tickets cost $80 (and $54 of which is tax deductible). Profits support a number of journalism programs and organizations.

 

What attendees will see during the show is Gridiron members, including well-known faces that might include Al Hunt of Bloomberg, John King of CNN, Andrea Mitchell of NBC, Judy Woodruff of PBS and Bret Baier of Fox News -- performing songs and skits in costume. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields relays highlights of the speeches that were delivered the night before, which typically include remarks by the President and a leading Democrat and leading Republican. Running the musical performance is the director of the President’s Own, the United States Marine Band, Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, the Club's musical director.

 

ORDER NOW BEFORE THEY SELL OUT: Those interested in attending should mail checks – made out to the "Gridiron Club and Foundation" to:

 

Carol Stevens

3507 N. Ohio Street

Arlington VA 22207

 

Checks should be received by Friday, February 24. Tickets will be mailed to you the next day, Saturday, February 25. If you prefer picking up the tickets at Will Call, just indicate that when you order tickets. (PF exclusive) 

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Gridiron Reprise tickets (Sunday, Mar. 6, $80 each)

For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show featuring satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows.

Now the Gridiron's Sunday afternoon performance (the reprise), traditionally given for friends and family, is open to Potomac Flacks’ readers.

The 2013 Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 6, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes wine and beer, begins at 2pm and the reprise starts at 3pm. The program will end by 5pm.

PF readers will have a ball again at this one-of-a-kind show, one of the capital's signature events. It is a reprise of an occasion they have held since 1885, regaling an annual white-tie dinner with satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, political candidates and journalists too. They perform the Sunday show for friends like PF readers.

What PF readers will see during the show is Gridiron members -- well-known faces that might include Al Hunt of Bloomberg, John King of CNN, Andrea Mitchell of NBC, Judy Woodruff of PBS and Bret Baier of Fox News -- performing hilarious songs and skits in costume. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields relays highlights of the speeches that were delivered the night before, which typically include remarks by the President and a leading Democrat and leading Republican. Running the musical performance is the director of the President’s Own, the United States Marine Band, Lt. Col. Jason Fettig, the Club's musical director.

Dress for the event is business casual. They do NOT allow cameras, videotaping, or audio taping of the program. However, there are no restrictions on taking photographs at the reception.

Tickets cost $80. They can be ordered by contacting [email protected]. Checks should be made out to “Gridiron Club and Foundation,” and mailed to Gridiron Reprise, c/o Carol Stevens, 3507 N. Ohio Street, Arlington VA 22207. Tickets cannot be reserved until payment is made. Please note that they are not refundable. (PF exclusive)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PRSA-National Capital Chapter to host “The Challenges and Rewards of a Career in Public Affairs” on June 26 (Reston, VA)

The Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) National Capital Chapter (NCC) will host a special event on Friday, June 26 from 8am-10am.

With the economy getting stronger, jobs in the public sector are starting to open up. In this workshop, you'll hear from a panel of public affairs experts who will tell you about this interesting career choice. Learn how they made the transition from private-sector to public-sector PR and their advice to others seeking a similar position.

Schedule:

8:00 to 8:30am - Networking/Breakfast
8:30 to 10:00am – Program

Panel:
Bridget Serchak, Chief, Public Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Department of Defense
David Barnes, Public Affairs Liaison, Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of Treasury
Kyle S. Richardson, Public Affairs Specialist, FirstNet
Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Public Affairs Specialist, National Science Foundation

Moderator:  Robert Deigh, RDC Public Relations LLC

Location:
Northern Virginia Community College Reston Center
1831 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190
Directions: http://www.nvcc.edu/loudoun/maps.html

Cost: (Open to the public)
$28 PRSA and WWPR Members
$38 Nonmembers
$15 Students
$5 more at the door (space permitting)

For more information, visit here.  (PRSA-NCC)

LAST CHANCE: Gridiron Reprise tickets (this Sunday)

For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show featuring satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows.

Now the Gridiron's Sunday afternoon performance (the reprise), traditionally given for friends and family, is open to Potomac Flacks’ readers.

The 2013 Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 15, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes wine and beer, begins at 2 p.m. and the reprise starts at 3 p.m. The program will end by 5 p.m.

Tickets cost $80. They can be ordered by contacting [email protected]. (PF exclusive)

LAST CHANCE -- EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR PF READERS: March 9 Gridiron Reprise Tickets!

For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show featuring satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows.

Now the Gridiron's Sunday afternoon performance, traditionally given for friends and family, is open to Potomac Flacks’ influential readers.

The 2013 Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 9, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes an open bar, begins at 2 p.m. and the reprise starts at 3 p.m. The program will end by 5 p.m.

Tickets cost $80.

ORDER NOW BEFORE THEY SELL OUT: Email [email protected] with "Potomac Flacks" in the subject line. (PF exclusive)

LAST CHANCE -- EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR PF READERS: Gridiron Reprise Tickets!

For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show featuring satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows.

Now the Gridiron's Sunday afternoon performance, traditionally given for friends and family, is open to Potomac Flacks’ influential readers.

The 2013 Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 9, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes an open bar, begins at 2 p.m. and the reprise starts at 3 p.m. The program will end by 5 p.m.

Tickets cost $80.

ORDER NOW BEFORE THEY SELL OUT: Email [email protected] with "Potomac Flacks" in the subject line. (PF exclusive)

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PF READERS: Attend the 2013 Gridiron Reprise

The following is a special offer specifically developed for readers of Potomac Flacks.

For 126 years, Washington's Gridiron Club of national journalists has held an annual show of satire and songs that skewer Presidents and congressional leaders, lobbyists and sacred cows.

Now the Gridiron’s Sunday afternoon performance, traditionally given for friends and family, is open to readers of Potomac Flacks.  This is a great chance for you to make contacts and watch the reporters and editors you interact with daily in a very different setting.

The 2013 Gridiron Reprise will be held on Sunday, March 10, in the ballroom of the Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW. The reception, which includes an open bar, begins at 2 p.m. and the reprise starts at 3 p.m. The program will end by 5 p.m.

These special, limited availability tickets cost $80. They can be ordered through Paypal below and will be distributed at Will Call beginning at 1:30 on the afternoon of the show. Please include a name for Will Call pickup with your order.

To place your order: Click here.

For questions or requests for non-Paypal orders, contact [email protected]. (PF exclusive offer)