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D ating to the Club's grand opening in 1930, WAC members have made a tradition of donning for- mal attire and enjoying the finer things of life with every Club anniver- sary. From lavish dinners and extrava- gant party themes to casino gambling, eye-popping decor, and prizes galore, Jubilee has always been the Club's most anticipated event of the year. is year's celebration keeps the tra- dition alive with an ode to decades past. From the Crystal Casino, which will bring back the flair of the Club's pris- matic Rio Room lounge, a staple of the 1970s … To the Johnson Lobby Lounge, which will deliver the "totally tubular" '80s, with neon lights and spandex … To the Noble Room, which will highlight Seattle's '90s grunge scene and feature a custom graffiti wall … No matter where you turn at Jubilee, you'll find over-the-top decorations, unbelievable food, and ever-flowing libations. "Any time the WAC community is also given some sort of theme, they commit fully," says member and avid Jubilee attendee Erik Wallace. "Jubilee gives everyone a chance to let their hair down, step out of their usual routine, and have some fun!" Longtime and first-time attendees alike rave about Jubilee's themes, fash- Continued on page 34 ion, food, and activities. In fact, figuring out how to tackle the party is oen the toughest part of the night. "It's hard to focus on just one thing," says Anita Crawford-Willis, who attended her first Jubilee last year. For veteran Jubilee attendees, like Robin Miller-omas, who hasn't missed a WAC anniversary party since joining the Club in 2004, every year has provided its own brand of fun. "My favorite parts have been sampling the food, seeing friends, breakfast at midnight, and the dancing!" Robin says. "When I first started attending, I don't remember as much dancing as there is now—definitely a good change, especial- ly with the live music!" emes for the Club's anniversary party date to its earliest years. Like in 1934 when Jubilee adopted a Christmas motif that would stand for decades, or in 1967 when themes got a little more adventurous and attendees dressed up in clothing of old to reflect the "Night in Old Seattle" theme. e throwbacks continued with 1973's Jubilee featuring an "old time saloon." Jubilee themes affect the entire aes- thetic of the party and have been known to influence members' style. "e outfits you see at Jubilee are fantastic," Erik says. "People bring out their finest, and it's always great to see different styles and creative interpretations of black-tie." Also dating back decades is Jubi- lee's tradition of dishing out delicious eats. A WAC News story promoting the 32 WAC Magazine | wac.net CASINO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED You can still join the party! As of press time, openings remained for Crystal Casino volunteers. You'll work a two-hour shift and receive a special ticket price to the party. Dealer training sessions begin November 14. Learn more: wac.net/dealer-training SOLD OUT Jubilee ticket sales opened on September 15 and sold out in 19 days. A waitlist is being kept. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 7 PM–1 AM WAC.NET/JUBILEE-92 WAC.NET/DEALER-TRAINING