SAAS in the City is our annual gathering and fundraiser to support Financial Aid and access for every student. The event celebrates and showcases the transformational impact of a SAAS education. 

This year’s event is set for Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the fabulous Fremont Studios in Seattle.
Save the date!

The evening includes inspiring student and alumni performers, a pre-program social hour, a raffle and fabulous food and drinks. During the program, we’ll ask you to Raise the Paddle and donate to Financial Aid to ensure every student, regardless of economic background, can access a SAAS education where they can take risks, explore, and experience a culture of performance to contribute boldly to a changing world.

Why join?

• Celebrate SAAS
• Invest in Financial Aid and access for every student
• Be inspired by students and alumni
• Enjoy good food and drink, and good company!
   

RAISE THE PADDLE FOR AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Join us at SAAS in the City to Raise the Paddle and make an investment in Financial Aid and access for every student.

Your investment supports families by removing financial barriers and creating access, inclusion, and belonging so students can benefit from the full SAAS experience and education. Our student body brings a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives to the classroom and to our community, creating a vibrant learning environment that reflects today’s changing world.

We’ll offer a variety of donation levels and a collective opportunity for everyone in the room to make a difference together.  When the ask is made for Financial Aid, please Raise the Paddle at a donation level that is meaningful to you.

GIVING LEVELS

• $40,000 (Celebrating SAAS at 40 years)
• $31,000 (average financial aid grant)
• $15,000
• $10,000
• $5,000
• $2,500
• $1,000
• $500
• $250
• $100

Tickets for SAAS in the City 2023 are now on closed.

To be added to the waitlist please email Blaire Piha Shainsky at bshainsky@seattleacademy.org. 

• SAAS in the City will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 and doors will open at 6:00 PM. Our program begins promptly at 8:00 PM.
• Guests must be 21 and older to attend SAAS in the City.
• Once you enter the number of tickets you want to purchase below, you will be asked to provide guest details on the second page. Under "Detailed Information," please be sure to enter names and information for ALL guests to ensure that we have name tags and materials for everyone. 
• A credit card number on file expedites your check-in and facilitates any purchase or donation you make at the event.  
• Community Chest tickets are available for those needing financial assistance (limit two per family). Requests are confidential.

Oregon Wine Country Getaway

Sink into the peace and beauty of Oregon’s majestic wine country with a 4-day, 3-night stay at the private luxury estate AtTheJoy, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and set right in the middle of the Anahata vineyard. This 6,500 square foot, 6+ bedroom estate has room for up to 6 couples and features an airy main house with 3 bedrooms, and chef’s kitchen, 3 one-bedroom bungalows, and there is one bedroom with two twin beds that is perfect for the kids. Whether you want to venture out for wine tasting or simply relax at the outdoor pool, soak in the hot tub or enjoy a sky full of stars at the firepit, AtTheJoy is certain to reset your soul. Also plan to enjoy delicious wine from the family’s wineries which includes six bottles of Aubaine wine, and three bottles of Lytle-Barnett wine. Thank you to donors Andy and Mary Lytle (Jasper ’27) for such an amazing raffle prize!

Will Ferrell’s “Best Night of your Life, Part II”

Beloved actor and comedian Will Ferrell will host on October 21, 2023 his Best Night of your Life, Part II event for his charity Cancer for College celebrating it's 30th anniversary at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. The show will include some of the best comedians, musicians and stars of late night television. This star studded line-up in 2018 included Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman and music from Chris Martin (Coldplay), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and more! This year's 2023 line up is surely to be filled with incredible stars including more comedy and a new all-star band led by Mike McCready of Pearl Jam. This incredible raffle package will include four very VIP tickets with premium seating, beverages, light food, and two signed show poster! Thanks to donor Laura Glass (Henry Harris ’24) for this incredible raffle prize!

Raffle tickets will be sold at SAAS in the City for $100 each, and you can purchase as many as you would like! Winners will be announced at SAAS in the City from the stage at the end of the program.

After the SAAS in the City program, join us at the after-party filled with live music, drinks, snacks and fun! Your SAAS in the City ticket grants you access to the after-party, and will be held in the same venue at Fremont Studios.

Nashville’s very own Whiskey, Cash and Roses is flying in to perform live at the SAAS in the City after party! Co-fronted by North Carolina native Holland Marie and Cleveland Ohio’s very own, Robbie Muzick, this high-energy duo has played thousands of shows across the country, and opened for bands such as Shenandoah and Little Texas. If you like dancing and belting out classic cover songs, then be sure to stick around after the program – and get your song requests ready. 

Thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsor, Mindful Therapy Group, and owners Derek and Jessica Crain (Lennox '28) for sponsoring this live music component for our after party.

Upcoming SAAS in the City Work Parties

Volunteers play a critical role in the planning and implementation of SAAS in the City every year. Join us at one of the upcoming work parties, held in Mother’s Place on 12th Ave. 

• Saturday, February 11, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
• Wednesday, February 15, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM 
• Wednesday, March 1, 8:30 AM -11:00 AM  
• Wednesday, March 8, 8:30 AM -11:00 AM 
• Saturday, March 11, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 15, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Saturday, March 18, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
• Wednesday, March 22, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

To learn more about volunteering for SAAS in the City, or with questions, email  bshainsky@seattleacademy.org. 

Sponsorship for SAAS in the City 2023 is now closed.

Questions? Please contact Blaire Shainsky at bshainsky@seattleacademy.org or (206) 676-6886.