Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:43 PM PRESENTED BY: The Los Angeles Press Club, Amy Alkon, Emmanuelle Richard, and Cathy Seipp WHAT: A Blogs and the Commentariat evening, starring guest-of-honor Hugh Hewitt: author, radio host, constitutional law professor, blogger and opinion columnist (for the Weekly Standard’s online site The Daily Standard.) Hugh will discuss his new book “Blogs: Understanding the Information Reformation That’s Changing Your World,” along with related topics such as bloggers vs. the mainstream media — which means in particular of course, our own favorite mainstream media the Los…
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Sourcing Seminar Video
Friday, April 22, 2005 1:42 PM WHO CAN BE TRUSTED? The USC Annenberg School of Communication has posted a video webcast of the Aprill 22 “Who Can Be Trusted?” seminar on sourcing for print and broadcast journalists. The event was sponsored by the Los Angeles Press Club in partnership with USC Annenberg, The New York Times, and Discovery Times. Highlights include a keynote address by Philip Taubman, Washington Bureau Chief of The New York Times. Journalism Symposium: “Who Can Be Trusted? A Seminar on Sourcing” Friday, April 22, 2005 9:00…
Read MoreCOVERING LOS ANGELES’ COMMUNITIES
Saturday, April 02, 2005 1:44 PM Los Angeles is the most ethnically diverse city in America. This does not always show in mainstream media. Does the major media still dominate the Los Angeles Market? What are the trends and counter trends? WHO: Los Angeles Press Club and New California Media, sponsored by PR Newswire and the Flight Path Museum Learning Center invites you… TO: “Covering Los Angeles – The Most Ethnically Diverse City in America” PANELISTS: Shelby Grad, City Editor of Los Angeles Times; Gabriel Lerner, National & State Editor…
Read MoreSmart Content Forum 3/19
Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:45 PM The American Cinema Foundation and the L.A. Press Club (along with L.A. Press Club hostesses Amy Alkon, Emmanuelle Richard and Cathy Seipp) invite you to: MASS MARKET, SMART CONTENT: A panel discussion, moderated by L.A. journalist and media critic Cathy Seipp, about how some successful writers manage to keep their distinct viewpoints even while writing for the mass market medium of TV. Panelists: Paul Feig (creator and executive producer: “Freaks & Geeks;” director: “Arrested Development;” director and writer, the feature film “I Am David;”…
Read MoreScreening, reception and Q&A, Tuesday 3/8
Tuesday, March 08, 2005 1:46 PM In the realm of the international press corps, a life of struggle, adventure and dreams collide in the premiere of Press Pass to the World. WHEN: Tuesday, March 8th, 2005. WHAT: Reception at 7:00 PM, Screening starts at 7:30 PM. Q&A to follow the screening. WHERE: Goodson Screening Room, Library Building, American Film Institute, 2021 N. Western Avenue, L.A. ABOUT THE FILM: “Press Pass to the World” follows a cast of respected journalists through the challenging, adventurous task of foreign reporting for some of…
Read MoreJournalism, War & Politics Forum This Wednesday
Wednesday, March 02, 2005 1:46 PM Meet Michael Tuchfeld, chief editor, anchor and commentator for TV2 – The Knesset Television Channel 99 and Nina Hjelmgren, Swedish journalist in Afghanistan during the last nine years. Michael Tuchfeld is one of Israel’s more respected journalists. Nina Hjelmgren is an authority on Afghanistan. On Wednesday evening you can meet them both at the press club for a discussion about journalism, war and politics. Wednesday 2nd of March, 6:30 cocktails and networking with program starting at 7:30. Los Angeles Press Club, 6464 Sunset Blvd,…
Read MoreRazzies Pre-Oscar and Book Release Party
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:47 PM WHO: Amy Alkon, Emmanuelle Richard, Cathy Seipp, Razzies Founder John Wilson and the L.A. Press Club Invite You To: WHAT: A pre-Oscars party celebrating the 25th-Anniversary of the Golden Raspberry Awards, which each year (dis)honor the Worst Achievements In Film the night before That Other Awards Show. (In other words: Never mind that “The Passion” and “Fahrenheit 9/11” were “locked-out” of the Academy — what about the outrageous shunning of “Catwoman” and “Baby Geniuses?”) AND: The publication of the just-released (and long-awaited!) “Official Razzie…
Read MoreJournalism Contest Deadline Extension!
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 1:44 PM You have until Friday March 25 at 6 pm to enter the prestigious Southern California Journalism Awards sponsored by the LA Press Club. Due to demand, we have added one week. Get in your entries, especially in our expanded categories hard news entertainment, entertainment features, blogging, magazine writing, national bureaus, and international journalism (remember, translate your work to English for our judges!) More categories, more chances to win! Cost per entry: $40 for club members, $80 for non-members. Join the club, get the discount!…
Read MoreNew Awards Category Added
Monday, January 31, 2005 1:48 PM This year, the Press Club has decided to reward all those late nights posting and adding links, all that time spent figuring out Moveable Type, RSS feeds and cascading style sheets (or paying some poor college student to do it for you). We’ve added a special awards category for weblogs. You’ll need to download the updated entry forms to submit entries to this category.
Read More21st Century Sports Journalism Panel – February 2nd
Sunday, January 16, 2005 1:57 PM PANELISTS: * Alan Massengale, television sports anchor for KCAL 9 News * J.A. Adande, sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times * Steve Mason, co-host ESPN Radio’s “Big Show with Mason & Ireland” * Jon Weisman, Dodger Thoughts * John Olguin, Public Relations Director for the Los Angeles Dodgers MODERATOR: Matt Welch of Los Angeles Press Club Topics: How can a reporter cover the local team fairly and avoid being just another cheerleader? Where should a sports journalist draw the line when it comes…
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