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in the Johnson Lobby Lounge. Join us for a champagne reception and light hors d'oeuvres as we observe, learn about, and appreciate the WAC's art treasures. 5:45–8:30 pm; $32; cancel by February 23 Puzzle Break: Live Action Escape-the-Room Game Saturday, March 7 As seen on Evening Magazine. You and 11 other people are trapped in a room. As you look around, you begin to notice strange messages—or are they clues?— hidden around the room. Can you and your team solve the puzzles, find the key, and get out within an hour? Grab your friends, relatives or co-workers to test your mental might and escape the world- famous Puzzle Break rooms, located on Capitol Hill. Inspired by popular online escape-the-room games, the live and col- laborative version has been a hit in Seattle and San Francisco. The secret to success: communication and a variety of thinkers. Some people have analytical minds, some are good at visual puzzles, and those who don't think they are good at anything may surprise everyone. Your escape includes a happy hour social—one drink and two appetizers per person—at Poquitos before or after your puzzle break. Limited to 12 people per time slot. For more information, go to puzzlebreak.us. 3 pm puzzle break with 4:30 pm happy hour 4 pm happy hour with 5 pm puzzle break 5 pm happy hour with 6 pm puzzle break $48; cancel by February 26 Dive Bar Tour III: Georgetown Saturday, March 21 You won't believe you're still in chic Seattle during our latest Dive Bar Tour. Let's journey to Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, still emerging from its rough-around-the-edges reputation and decades-long sleep. Georgetown is brim- ming with taverns, breweries and eateries, and this tour is a perfect way to explore the heart of industrial Seattle. We'll venture to five of Georgetown's most drinkable establishments. Meet at the WAC and then hit the road in the chicest of motor coaches as we voyage through the streets of Georgetown, where we'll raise a glass and enjoy some eats at each stop. Our journey will take us to 9 Lb Hammer, Jules Maes Saloon & Eatery, Marco Polo Bar & Grill, Georgetown Brewing Co. (home of Manny's), and Emerald City Beer Co. Get ready to dive into a day of mayhem in Georgetown. Tour includes round-trip transportation, brunch and five drinks. 12–6 pm; $60; cancel by March 11 N E W A French Affair Thursday, April 23 Immerse yourself in French culture, food and wine without leaving Seattle. Our speaker, French native Virginie Blackmoor of French Truly, will engage and charm us with her expertise and teach you about the French food experience. Did you know that the capital of gastronomy is in France, but that it's not Paris? Would you like to be able to order with ease in a French restaurant? Discover the rules of French eti- quette and make your next trip to France your best yet. Enjoy a glass of champagne and learn as Blackmoor enlightens us with her insights into French food, history, and much more. The evening includes a French– inspired dinner planned by Blackmoor and WAC Executive Chef Eric Floyd. Event includes one glass of champagne, presenta- tion, and dinner. No-host French wine available. C'est très bonne! 6–9 pm; $88; cancel by April 8 ESCAPADES 8th Annual Tubing & Brews Saturday, February 7 (SOLD OUT) Contact Club Programs to be waitlisted. 2:15–9:30 pm; $85; cancel by January 29 Bullitt Center The World's Greenest Office Building Thursday, February 12 Contact Club Programs for availability. 3–4 pm tour, 4–5 pm social; $32 tour and social, $15 tour only; cancel by February 5 Chambers Bay Golf Course: Site of the 2015 U.S. Open Thursday, May 14 The U.S. Open is coming to the Pacific Northwest for the first time ever June 15–21. With expected total attendance of 235,000, it will be the largest sporting event ever held here. Nestled on the shores of the Puget Sound south of Tacoma, Chambers Bay opened in 2007 after being redeveloped from an abandoned gravel mine. The Robert Trent Jones Jr. course was designed as a tribute to the links of Scotland, the birthplace of golf. Nothing will come easy for the best golfers in the 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 February 3, 10, 17, 24 | WAC Toastmasters 5–6 | 67th Father Daughter Banquet "Puttin' on the Ritz" 6 | Circus Oz 6–28 | Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel 7 | 8th Annual Tubing & Brews 11 | Grande Finales: Pairing Sweets and Spirits 12 | Bullitt Center The World's Greenest Office Building 14 | Jim Henson Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy's Big Adventure 15 | Cirque du Soleil: Kurios 19 | Opera Night at Ristorante Picolinos 21 | Stuffed Pasta Class 21 | Curling 101 21 | Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour FEBRUARY / MARCH 2015 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 41 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net