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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net Please call WAC Catering at 206.464.3050 for your Dawg Day Pass and Club Programs for your game tickets. Game schedule: September 1 September 15 September 27 October 13 October 27 November 10 vs. San Diego State ($70) vs. Portland State ($70) vs. Stanford ($75) vs. USC ($75) vs. Oregon State ($75) vs. Utah ($75) WAC Night at the Seattle Mariners Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics Saturday, September 8 Catch the Mariners as they take on the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field. Enjoy a private WAC pregame social complete with ballpark classics—including hot dogs, burgers, peanuts and popcorn—right next to the pitchers' bullpen. Watch the game from Section 106. A perfect summer out- ing for friends and the whole family. Price includes game ticket, pregame buffet and soft drinks. Cash bar available. 4:30 pm social, 6:10 first pitch; $55; noncancelable/nonrefundable The Cocktail Hour: Music of the Mad Men Era Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall Friday, September 28 spinning on every hi-fi. The Mad Men Era, a term inspired by the hit TV series Mad Men, is the early 1960s in America, a time of radically shifting moods and social mores, and a time of hope and change. This swingin' concert sets a nostalgic mood, with music that evokes that eclectic era with a snappy, percussive, international infusion of musical sounds. Expect big and brassy numbers; sensuous Latin melodies; and tender, scaled-back guitar-and-voice renditions of classics such as "Luck Be a Lady," "Besame Mucho," "What'll I Do?," "Old Devil Moon," "I (Who Have Nothing)" and "Walking My Baby Back Home." There will also be contemporary tunes that are a throwback to that time, The Seattle Symphony invites you to snap your fingers and tap your toes to the swinging tunes of the 1950s and '60s—a time when bossa nova was new, the lounges of Las Vegas were hip and catchy dance music was and possibly a few surprises that will help raise the roof right off the hall. This is a must-see show! Prior to the concert, join us in Torchy's Wine Bar for some '60s trivia, prizes and a themed appetizer/drink special. 8 pm; $66, $58; noncancelable/nonrefundable Il Volo at Paramount Theatre Tuesday, October 2 Three fresh-faced Italian tenors will hit the stage at the Paramount Theatre for an eve- ning of musical majesty. It all started in 2009 when this teenage trio appeared on the popular Italian talent show Ti Lascio Una Canzone and dazzled television view- ers with their flawless rendition of the Neapolitan standard "O Sole Mio." With three successful gold and platinum albums under their belt, these tenors display aston- ishing vocal talent that reflects new, tradi- tional and classically influenced pop sounds. The trio, often compared to a younger version of Il Divo, has sold out concert venues around the world. 7:30 pm; $76; noncancelable/nonrefundable Baby It's Cold Outside at Benaroya Hall Saturday, December 1 NEW Seattle Men's Chorus— With its unique blend of song, dance and campy comedy, Seattle's other holiday tra- dition—the Seattle Men's Chorus—heats things up when its takes the stage for its annual holiday concert. Adding some sizzle to traditional holiday tunes with the use of Benaroya Hall's Watjen Concert Organ, the chorus takes you on an exotic journey with festive songs from tropical locales. Forget the chill and swaddle yourself in the feel-good warmth of Seattle Men's Chorus this holiday season. This opening-weekend performance includes a special guest artist not yet announced. 2 pm; $65; noncancelable/nonrefundable Nutcracker at McCaw Hall Sunday, December 9 NEW Pacific Northwest Ballet's A tradition of joy, PNB's now legendary 1983 Nutcracker ballet collaboration between renowned author and illustrator, the late Maurice Sendak, and founding artistic director and choreographer Kent Stowell, is a long way from the original 32 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER 2012 performance—but the basic story remains. The sets and costumes are magical, unlike anything you will ever experience. The Christmas tree, designed by Boeing engi- neers, grows to 28 feet and dazzles along with live orchestral music. Our premium tickets are located on the main floor for opening-weekend festivities, including strolling carolers, costumed Nutcracker NEW A Christmas Carol at ACT Thursday, December 13 This story of a man transformed by glimpsing into his past, present and future with the help of three spirits on Christmas Eve, is an annual reminder to keep the sen- timent of Christmas all year. At Seattle's ACT (A Contemporary Theatre), Charles Dickens' classic story of the true meaning of Christmas comes alive once again. Scrooge's character remains beloved as we watch him go from miserable miser to gen- erous gentleman. This old-fashioned tale is never far from our hearts. 6pm; $32; noncancelable/nonrefundable at Seattle Repertory Theatre Wednesday, December 19 NEW Inspecting Carol Almost broke, the pathetic Soapbox Theatre Company is having a "Dickens" of a time struggling to mount their annual cash cow production of A Christmas Carol. Tiny Tim is no longer tiny, Scrooge wants to do the play in Spanish, and Death keeps getting his chains tangled in the scenery. Even worse, the players learn their characters and crafts for children. 1 pm; $107, $55; noncancelable/nonrefundable