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44 WAC Magazine | wac.net 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net • wac.net/club-events club programs tickets 16 Downtown Booze 'n' Bites Tour N Quench your thirst with serious drinks and tasty finger foods while you soak up Seattle's boozy history in this progressive jaunt through five of Pike Place and First Avenue's best bars and se- cret hangouts. Led by Savor Seattle Tours, this roving happy hour includes stops at Rachel's Ginger Beer, Cantina de San Patricio, Long Pro- vincial, the Diller Room, and Pike Brewing Company. You'll visit a bar that was once a speakeasy and brothel, hear about how alcohol influenced Seattle's early history, and learn about the local man who shaped Seattle's cocktail scene and became America's best bartender. u Friday; $75; 4–6 pm; cancel by February 6 22 Moët Hennessy Champagne Experience N Bubbles: The initial burst of effervescence that occurs when Champagne contacts dry glass. Join us for an evening of education and tasting of some of the finest Champagnes from France. Champagne specialist Cov- entry Hinkle will guide you through tasting six glasses of bubbly as you compare the aroma of each pour. Tastings include Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV, Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame, Moët & Chandon Imperial, Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage, and Dom Péri- gnon. The evening will start with a reception featuring small bites and a glass of champagne. u Thursday; $125; 6–8 pm; cancel by February 13 EXTRAS November 7, 14, 28 December 5, 12, 19 Toastmasters The WAC Toastmasters Club uses proven methods to help you organize thoughts, articu- late ideas, and make powerful and persuasive statements. The group meets 7–8 am on most Tuesdays in the 8th Floor Card Room. For more information on joining this club within the Club, contact Toastmasters' membership representative Walter Boos at walter@fitsbow.com. TICKETS All tickets are noncancelable and nonrefundable. Email clubprograms@wac.net to receive our "Hot Tickets" updates. November 1–5 Ragtime The 5th Avenue Theatre Featuring a glorious Tony Award–winning score, this powerful and sweeping classic has been called "One of the best musicals in decades" by The Hollywood Reporter and "Simply stunning in every detail" by Variety. u Contact clubprograms@wac.net for availability November 24–December 31 Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn The 5th Avenue Theatre This recent Broadway hit is a wonderful new musical inspired by the Oscar-winning film. It features lavish sets and costumes, spectacular choreography, and 20 Irving Berlin songs. Jim leaves the bright lights of show business to settle down on a farm in Connecticut, but life just isn't the same without a bit of song and dance. When he meets a talented schoolteacher, they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling perfor- mances to celebrate each holiday. Includes the popular songs "White Christmas" and "Easter Parade." The perfect treat for your whole family. u Saturday, November 25; 2 pm; $85 Thursdays, December 7, 14, 21; 7:30 pm; $108–$128 Fridays, December 8, 22; 7:30 pm; $108–$128 Saturday, December 23; 7:30 pm; $120 Contact clubprograms@wac.net for additional dates