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oysters, or cracking crab, then join us at the family's bivalve boutique in Capitol Hill's Melrose Market for a private evening of tasting, demonstrations and shucking. •e raw bar will feature unlimited oysters—think Kumamotos, Shigokus, Olympias, Pacifics and Virginicas—or you can sample oysters from the live tank. Along with a shucking lesson, enjoy a geoduck demonstration and tasting, Dungeness crab, steamed Mediterranean mussels, a chowder bar, local artisan beers, and award-winning wines that pair perfectly with shellfish. •e friendly and knowledgeable staff will also help you unravel the mysteries of how best to prepare shellfish at home. After enjoying the ocean's bounty, you and your guests will leave as happy as a clam at high tide. 7:30–9:30 pm; $65; cancel by August 7 ESCAPADES Historic Bainbridge Island Friday, June 20 Bainbridge Island's history is well preserved by the locals, as evidenced by their many museums, historical sites, and monuments. •rough visiting the sights, you'll explore the story of how ancient tribal inhabitants, English explorers, American settlers, and Asian immigrants converged to form its unique culture. Join us for a day of discov- ery, as local historian and tour guide Les Bagley shares stories and sites of Bainbridge Island's past and present. Walk onto the 9:35 am ferry to Winslow (fare not includ- ed), where Les and a private coach will meet us. •en, it's a short drive to downtown Winslow and the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum. Here, begin learning about the island's history and culture before Les narrates our drive through southern Bainbridge Island. Stops and discussion include the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Port Blakely (once the site of the world's largest sawmill), Fort Ward's military importance, and the Lynwood Center, site of Bainbridge's first theater. At Lynwood Center, enjoy lunch at the Treehouse Café, then check out some of the center's shops. Upon our return to Winslow, disembark at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. •is small, compli- mentary museum opened in 2013 and showcases art and handmade books by local and regional contemporary artists. Visit the N E W Craft Cocktailing II at Witness Wednesday, August 13 Owner, barkeep, and preacher man Gregg Holcomb—formerly of Knee High Stocking Co.—is opening his doors and tending bar for a WAC–exclusive night featuring one of his favorite liquors, whis- key. •is night at Witness Bar will feature five whiskey-based craft cocktails. Learn the story of what's inside your lowball and enjoy house-made American Southern fare. Since opening its doors in August 2013, this Southern church-style bar has featured modern cocktails that are consid- ered by many a religious experience. Join the party as we sip and eat the night away. Event includes five mini-cocktails and ample appetizers. 6–8 pm; $55; cancel by August 4 N E W Taylor Shellfish Farms at Melrose Market Thursday, August 14 •e Taylor family has been growing shellfish in the bays and inlets of Puget Sound for more than 100 years and provides succulent shellfish to more than three dozen Seattle restaurants. If you love steaming clams and mussels, making clam chowder, slurping fresh N E W 9 | Alki Point Lighthouse N E W 13 | Craft Cocktailing II at Witness N E W 14 | Taylor Shellfish Farms at Melrose Market 15–17 | Ballroom with a Twist SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August C O U R T E S Y : B A I N B R I D G E I S L A N D H I S T O R I C A L M U S E U M 36 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JUNE / JULY 2014 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net