opera, a radio theater performance of "miracle on 34th street," and a collaboration between the bushwicktle rock orchestra. all of that is happening in the next two weeks. it is typical for town hall. if you want to stay in touch, you can find out more at our web site. the best way is to become a member. membership starts at just $35. it provides a discount on books, tickets, and more. best of all, it gives you a feeling you are part of everything we do here, over 350 events a year. we are a member-supported organization. you can pick up a membership card in the lobby or sign up online. tonight's debate will be moderated by a seattle native john mckay, who grew up on capitol hill and attended seattle prep high school and the university of washington. he served as u.s. attorney under george w. bush from 2001 through 2007, when he resigned with eight other u.s. attorneys. following that, he joined the faculty at the university school of law, where he continues to teach. i want to turn the proceedings over to him now. he will introduce our debaters and tell us exactly how the evening will p