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craps, roulette and blackjack—or volunteer to be a card shuffler and runner. Returning dealers help teach new dealers in our informative, fun and casual training sessions that include a light dinner buffet and beverages. It's a great way to meet other members and is perfect for singles or couples. New dealers should attend all three sessions. If you're interested in volunteering, can attend the training sessions, and can work a two-hour shift at Jubilee, contact Club Programs Casino Coordinator Robert Laurent at rlaurent@wac.net or 206.464.3061. 6–8 pm; complimentary; WAC members only N E W Seattle International Comedy Competition Night 1 Finals! Tuesday, November 24 Part reality show and part comedy club, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is back at the WAC for Night One of Finals Week. The top-five comedians will battle it out for the night's top honors and an opportunity to win cash and prizes. The pressure is on as the comedians take the stage for 20-minute sets of their best material in hopes of leaving the audience in fits of laughter. Before the show, catch a Mexican street-taco buffet that includes carnitas, chicken, roasted veggies, enchiladas, rice and beans, and a southwest Caesar salad. This isn't your average comedy competition—it's bigger, better, and bound to be hilarious! Appropriate for those 21 and older. Evening includes comedy show, dinner buffet, dessert, and validated parking in the WAC Garage. 7 pm buffet, 8–10 pm show; $68 per person (show, dinner, parking), $40 per person (show, parking), $360 group of six (show, dinner, parking); cancel by November 16 N E W Jubilee: Kick off our 86th year! Friday, December 4 Eat, drink, and be extraordinarily merry at this all-night, black-tie spectacular featuring amazing food, music, amusements, and casino gambling. Watch for all the details in the November/ December issue of WAC Magazine or give Club Programs a jingle now for our early reservation pricing. 7 pm–1 am; reserve by November 13 ($115 members, $135 guests), reserve after November 13 ($130 members, $155 guests); cancel by November 23 N E W Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker at The Triple Door Wednesday, December 16 Returning for its 10th year, Land of the Sweets: e Burlesque Nutcracker is Seattle's award-winning wintertime spectacle of ecdysiastic pageantry. Giving the Nutcracker a bawdy makeover, this show has delighted thousands of holiday revelers since 2006 in what the Seattle Post- Intelligencer calls a "rollicking, frolicking, unabashed and uninhibited celebration of the season." Spend the evening with the show's signature act, The Countess of Coffee, the light-juggling magic of Babette La Fave, Laurel Bordeaux's Clockwork Doll, and the ever-loveable Snowflakes. You'll also meet fresh faces in this world of winter magic, see amazing new costumes by Stephanie Seymour (formerly of Teatro ZinZanni), and impressive technical dancing with a sensuous twist. Join our optional social of hosted hors d'oeuvres and no-host beverages in Torchy's prior to the show. No-host dinner and bar service available at The Triple Door. 5 pm social, 5:45 pm theater doors opens, 7 pm show; $58 social and show, $46 show only; ages 17-plus; cancel by December 1 N E W New Year's Eve Party Thursday, December 31 Clean the confetti out of your dancing shoes, the time is drawing near to end the year with our flashy, splashy, colorful and happy New Year's Eve party. Your evening gradually builds from mild to wild with Executive Chef Eric Floyd's celebration buffet, no-host bars, dance hits from across the decades, the craziest favors you've ever seen, and endless confetti to refill your shoes. Don't miss the last and most exciting party of the year! Groups of eight Sauced, where a gin joint is the setting for a noir tale of dames, detectives, deals, and a flight of cocktails. Re-creating a jazzy speakeasy in the 1930s, the evening is one part historical tour of mixology and one part quirky mystery, shaken and served up with a dash of the surreal. Perfectly poured classic cocktails will be paired with Chef Nordo's creative five-course menu. Sip and taste as you eavesdrop on a story of femme fatales, shady investigations, and betrayal, backed by live music that harkens back to another era. Event includes cocktail flight (or wine), five courses, performance, and tax and gratuity. Additional beverages available for purchase. An online review enthused: "Don't even question this Café Nordo thing … just sign yourself up!" 7 pm; $80 ($62 without beverage package); cancel by October 20 N E W PNB's New Nutcracker Preview Thursday, November 12 With great anticipation, Pacific Northwest Ballet is unveiling its new production of Nutcracker this season. Join us at McCaw Hall for a preview discussion of the new Nutcracker and learn about PNB's collaboration with children's author Ian Falconer, best known for his Olivia books. PNB's Doug Fullington will talk about Falconer's fanciful costume and set designs. You'll get to see a few of the exquisite costumes up-close and take a backstage tour just before the ballet's evening performance of Emergence. Though Nutcracker will have a whole new look, George Balanchine's stunning choreography and Pyotr Tchaikovsky's amazing score will be part of PNB's newest dazzling holiday tradition. All ages welcome, light buffet included. Meet there. 6–7:30 pm; $38, cancel by October 26. Ticket note: Club Programs has golden circle opening weekend tickets available for PNB's Nutcracker at 2 pm on Saturday, November 28. Contact us for pricing and seat location. Jubilee Casino Dealer Training November 16, 23 & 30 Mark your calendars now: Jubilee 86 is set for Friday, December 4. A great way to take part in our annual gala is to volunteer as dealers and assistants in the Jubilee Casino. Hone your skills or learn to play 40 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2015 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net