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desserts to be paired with cordials, spirits or wines specially selected by Sara. Each will discuss what makes the combinations sizzle and how to pair flavors. Let your taste buds be tempted, and then give in as you savor each delectable union. You'll leave well- versed and wiser in pairing desserts with after-dinner beverages. Recipes and light appetizers included. 7–8:30 pm; $56; cancel by January 30 N E W The Road Ahead: College Prep for High School Students Monday, March 30 In this interactive college planning Q&A, Emily Gallagher and Pam Borromeo of Edge Academics & Athletics will share an overview of the college application process and how it affects students' and families' academic and summer planning. Additionally, strategies will be highlighted to help parents develop and strengthen their child's area of special interest (whether ath- letics, academics, the arts, volunteerism, or entrepreneurship). Topics of discussion include: what colleges look for in applicants; how students can identify best-fit colleges; how to create a savvy, family-friendly appli- cation timeline. If you've wondered what you can do now to help make your child's senior year of high school successful and stress-free, this class is a perfect fit. Evening includes appetizers and punch. 7 pm–8:30 pm; $30 per person; cancel by March 20 TICKET CENTRAL TICKET HOT LIST: Be the first to know when we get tickets. Send an email with the subject line "Hot Tickets" to clubprograms@wac.net. Important Ticket Information All tickets are noncancelable/nonrefundable. If you do not receive your tickets by the week before the event, or if you misplace them, contact Club Programs at least two business days prior so that arrangements can be made. Circus Oz at The Moore Theatre Friday, February 6 Direct from Australia, Circus Oz brings But Wait … ere's More, an astonishing mix of stunt-jumping acrobatics, cutting- edge juggling, virtuosic unicycling, elegant trapeze flying, the exciting Rou Cyr rim, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knock- about, and multi-skilled human physical exuberance. But Wait … ere's More uses circus to present satirically the rising tide of information, speed, consumerism, visual pollution, television, the internet, and today's manic fast-paced lifestyles. All of this intertwines with original music per- formed by Circus Oz's live and physically acrobatic band. Performed within a spectac- ular large-scale set inspired by an aban- doned theater, this show is a roller coaster of hilarious vaudeville-inspired circus acts suitable for audiences of all ages. 8 pm; $49 N E W A Tribute to Ray Charles at Benaroya Hall Saturday, June 6 Ray Charles was truly one of the legendary voices in American music. The Seattle Symphony ends its season with a tribute featuring Ellis Hall, a former protégé of Charles. In 2001, Hall met the legendary musical icon. Charles was so taken with Hall's performance power that he took the artist under his wing. The following year, Charles signed Hall as the only other artist on his label, Crossover Records. Following the death of Charles, Hall created shows in his honor—calling them A Tribute to Ray Charles, Motown And Beyond—and per- formed with symphonies around the world. Come enjoy Hall's tribute to the master in a concert filled with Charles' soulful hits, including "I Can't Stop Loving You," "This Little Girl of Mine," "Hit the Road Jack," and "Georgia on My Mind." 8 pm; $63, $72 Pink Martini with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall Thursday, January 22 WAC favorite Pink Martini is a sensational "little orchestra" from Portland, Oregon, that has become something of an international phenomenon. Formed in 1994, the band's success is the result of bringing together languages, melodies and rhythms from different parts of the world to create something new and beautiful. Often described as "vintage music," their songs include a unique blend of diverse genres, including Latin, lounge, classical and jazz. Backed by the Seattle Symphony, singer China Forbes' honeyed voice is guaranteed to warm away winter's chill. Pink Martini concerts sell out quickly, so secure your tickets now. 7:30 pm; $82, $74 40 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2015 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net