| Monday, February 5, 2007 |
Next Class of Hall of Fame to be Inducted March 2  On Friday, March 2, some of the Missouri Athletic Club's most distinguished athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. A dinner will be held in their honor in the Missouri Room. The Hall of Fame Committee reviewed nominations from M.A.C. members and recently selected the 2007 class of inductees: Gary Wideman and David Cole for basketball; Tom Erbs for volleyball; Rene Lusser for racquet sports; Rich Sauget for handball; Bill Gitcho for inspiration and Steve Krause and Bill Hebron for their distinguished service.Click here for more information |
JBG Plays the Right Tune Erin Bode Books Four 2007 Performances  Local jazz star Erin Bode and her backup band have booked four Friday night performances in the Jack Buck Grille/Rendezvous Room: March 15, April 20, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. These special evenings will feature a gourmet three-course dinner, an extensive wine list and top-of-the-line entertainment. Bode will sing from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.The Erin Bode Band has performed at famous venues in New York, Washington D.C. and Italy, and her crossover appeal wins audiences over again and again. Bode’s distinctive sound, built from a jazz base and layered with touches of pop and folk, will provide the perfect backdrop to an unforgettable evening. Call 314-539-4417 for reservations today. |
"Stomp" to the Fox or See the "Light"  This Valentine's Day, do something a little different for your sweetie. The M.A.C. has two Fox Theatre outings around Valentine's Day: "Light in the Piazza" on Thursday, Feb. 8 and "Stomp" on Friday, Feb. 16. The evening comes complete with a three-course meal, shuttle to the Fox and glass of wine. If you really want to make the evening special, book a room at the M.A.C. for the special Valentine's rate. As always, tickets are going quickly, and there's only four left for "Light in the Piazza." Call Courtney at 314-539-4402 to book tickets now! Click here for more information |
M.A.C. Snags Tickets to Johnny Mathis at the Fox  The creator of greatest hits albums is heading to the Fox, and the M.A.C. has a limited amount of these hard-to-get tickets. Johnny Mathis, who released the first ever Greatest Hits album in the music industry (Johnny’s Greatest Hits), has been a music icon for more than 50 years. Don't miss his beautiful, romantic ballads and classic standards on Saturday, March 24, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Tickets to Johnny Mathis won't be available to the general public until a few days before the show, if at all. So, if Mathis is one of your all-time favorites, get tickets through the M.A.C. soon! Click here for more information |
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 Pro Shop Sale Valentine's Sale Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. For those last-minute shoppers, stop by the M.A.C. Pro Shop. All ladies' apparel is 25 percent off starting Monday, Feb. 5 to Friday, Feb. 23. Get Champion, Gear and Nike apparel for great prices at a convenient location. Adult Tennis Club Championships Sign Up Deadline Tomorrow From Feb. 12 to April 28, M.A.C. West will hold its annual tennis tournament. Finals and third and fourth playoffs are scheduled for Saturday, April 28. The deadline to sign up is tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 6. Entry forms and further information is available at the West Pro Shop, on the tennis bulletin board (located near the snack bar) or through Kim Steinmetz at ksteinmetz@mac-stl.org. Advertising in the Cherry Diamond Works! Find out what many of your fellow members have already discovered. Advertising in the Cherry Diamond works! Click here for more information, or call Jim Wilson, 314-539-4488, or e-mail him.Planning a Wedding? Your wedding day is one of the greatest days shared by you and your family. The Missouri Athletic Club has a highly qualified catering staff specializes in gauging what couples want out of their weddings and then making their dreams come true. In creating a picture-perfect wedding, the first thing you’ll want to do is consider the M.A.C. Click here for more information. |
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Whether you're planning on attending the M.A.C. Boxing Championship, the Valentine's Ball or "Stomp" at the Fox, the M.A.C. is offering a special Valentine’s Day hotel room rate. For only $69 get:
Boat Show
Feb. 6 to Feb. 11
Home Show
Feb. 22 to Feb. 25
Friday, February 9
Enjoy a seven-course Spanish meal that will be served family style. Wine will be poured as needed, and vendors will be there to discuss the products.
6:30 p.m.
$70
Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.
Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 17
Dine on chocolate in every course!
$60 + gratuity/couple
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Thursday, February 8
Winner of six 2005 Tony Awards, this dreamy musical finds Margaret Johnson with her daughter Clara in the Tuscan countryside. Find out what happens when Clara meets a handsome Florentine name Fabrizio.
5:45 p.m.
$125, includes dinner, ticket and transportation to show
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Thursday, February 8
SOLD OUT
Boxers from the Ozarks USA Boxing Association will square off against ranked opponents in exciting bouts in various weight divisions. Winners will go to the Regionals in preparation for the 2008 Olympics.
6 p.m. - Cocktails and Cigars
7 p.m. - Dinner
8:15 p.m. - Boxing Begins
$100, per person + gratuity
Missouri Room
Saturday, February 10
Don't miss the fabulous dinner dance, hosted by the M.A.C. Dinner Dance Club. Dance members will receive one complimentary drink.
6 p.m. - Cocktail Reception
(cash bar)
7 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - Dancing until Midnight
$50, per person, inclusive
Missouri Room
Friday, February 16
"Stomp" combines the movement of bodies, objects, sounds and abstract ideas to create a multi-layered performance. There's no speech, no dialogue, not even a plot, but what makes it appealing is the cast uses everyday objects in non-traditional ways.
5:45 p.m.
$125, includes dinner, ticket and transportation to show
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Club events are subject to gratuity. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge. No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation.
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Mondays, February 5
to March 19
Sharpen your defensive skills and make the game of bridge more fun and exciting than ever before.
7-9 p.m.
$120, per person, inclusive
M.A.C. West
Tuesday, January 9
West
Wednesday, January 10
Downtown, St. Louis Room
Established in 1924, Toastmasters® is a time-tested program that improves public speaking skills. Within weeks of joining, members walk with more confidence and win respect from colleagues and employees. M.A.C. Toastmasters® can help you undergo this miraculous transformation for yourself.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6 to
Tuesday, February 13
Shake up your dance routine! Lessons are offered for beginner to advanced dancers.
Susan Nyemchek, the M.A.C. professional ballroom dance instructor, will teach this course. Members' guests are welcome to come.
7-9:25 p.m.
$42.50 inclusive per person for Dinner Dance members
$47.50 inclusive per person for non-members
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations.
Friday, February 16
Martin Duggan, prominent and popular host of Donnybrook, along with his wife Mae will be guests at the M.A.C. Forever Young Club Luncheon meeting. Duggan capped a successful 45-year career with the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and was appointed host/producer of Donnybrook, an Emmy Award-winning public affairs program now in its 21st year on KETC Channel 9, here in St. Louis.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
M.A.C. West
Call Joan Walz at 314-539-4490 to make a reservation.
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