Tuesday 6pm. Sunny and warm. Seattle Symphony's young patron club Wolfgang had an open party (no membership required), sponsored by Columbia Tower Club. Hors d'ouevres and open bar. Two violinists performed after 7:15pm as I was about to leave. A questionnaire was handed out. A free pair of tickets will be drawn if you answered right. At the 74th floor of Columbia Tower, this is arguably the best view in town: Mt Rainier, Elliot Bay and the islands beyond, downtown buildings and the harbor. Food was acceptable, but limited: bread (ran out), cheese, cold cut meat (ran out), cold grilled vegetable, and some warm small bites. As for the crowds, hard to say, as I only talked to my guest and a member she was chatting with when I arrived (late). Plenty people over 40 (no longer eligible to be a member of Wolfgang). These events used to be member only, each can invite one guest. A very good deal if you go to 5 or more concerts in a season. Easy ticket exchange program. I guess Wolfgang is trying hard to enlist more people, and Columbia Tower Club is also, even offering half price initiation fee ($250, including next season's Wolfgang membership, which is $40 now).
