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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net begin at the WAC with a martini, 1960s-themed hors d'oeuvres, and a short presentation by Lorraine McConaghy, public historian at the Museum of History and Industry. McConaghy will discuss the legacy of The Century 21 Exposition, which used the most modern technology available at the time to take Seattle into the future and help establish it as a world-class city. We'll ride the monorail to the site of the fair and take an exclusive flashback tour of the grounds, architecture and history. We'll look at fair buildings that still exist and discuss their changes and lasting cultural impacts while learning some fun and kitschy facts. Event includes one hosted martini or cocktail, hors d'oeuvres, pre-tour presentation, round-trip monorail ride, guided tour of the fairgrounds, and souvenir gift. 6 pm; $45; cancel by June 20 TICKETS TICKET HOTLIST: 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 Tickets are mailed approximately 10 days before the event. If you do not receive your tickets or if you misplace them, it is your responsibility to contact Club Programs at least two business days before the event. GENERAL TICKETS An Evening With Groucho at ACT Theatre Saturday, May 12; 2 pm Thursday, May 17; 7:30 pm Award-winning actor-director-playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his international- ly acclaimed portrayal of legendary come- dian Groucho Marx in this fast-paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including "Hooray For Captain Spalding" and "Lydia the Tattooed Lady." The audience becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style. Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Ferrante portrays the MAY / JUNE 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 49 young Groucho of stage and film and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo as well as Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, Margaret Dumont, and MGM's Louis B. Mayer. The New York Times calls Ferrante "the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx's material," and The Seattle Times calls him a "comic genius." This show is perfect for all ages, and seating is general admission. $32; noncancelable/nonrefundable Seattle Opera's Madama Butterfly Sunday, May 20 Call Club Programs for availability. 2 pm; $146; noncancelable/nonrefundable National Geographic Live! Bryan Smith: "Extreme Filmmaking" at Benaroya Hall Monday, May 21 Bryan Smith, award-winning filmmaker for the National Geographic Channel, shares gripping behind-the-scenes moments from assignments to document extreme feats and high adventure in the world's most chal- lenging environments. 7:30 pm; $26–$32; noncancelable/ nonrefundable Seafair Torchlight Parade Saturday, July 28 NEW Alaska Airlines Calling all Seafair Torchlight Parade fans: It's time to reserve your tickets to the 2012 Seafair Torchlight Parade "Carnival of Summer." Join the priority waitlist for the best seats in the house, the VIP Grandstands located by Westlake Center on 4th Avenue. Be a part of all the action in the television zone as giant helium balloons, precision drill teams, equestrian units, comical clowns, swashbuckling pirates and heart- pounding bands perform before your eyes. Reserve today for this kickoff to the heart of summer in Seattle: Seafair! 7:30 pm; $45; noncancelable/nonrefundable