52nd City

Stuff: Friday-Tuesday

I'm a bit under the weather, but a number of things have hit my in-box that seem of interest to... well, someone other than my bored self. I'll just throw 'em out here and see if my theory holds true:

Tonight, 8-10 p.m., KDHX: I'll be pinch-hitting (and coughing) on Paul Stark's "Ska's the Limit" for pledge drive. Ring, ring!

Sunday, noon-3 p.m., Hartrford Coffee Co.: For three hours on the seventh day, Randy Grim and his stray rescue pals will take up residence in the backyard at HCC, with past efforts suggesting that every dog and cat brought by will be accounted for by the end of the day. If you do not wish to leave with a dog or cat, do not enter the yard.

Monday, 6:30, Magia Italiano: The occasional series of beer dinners happens again at Mangia, with a five-course meal set alongside a beer for each. This evening includes: tortilla soup with Sol Pilsner; mushroom goat cheese arancini with O'Fallon 5 Day Pilsner; blackened mahi with Blance de Chambly; braised lamb "en salmis" with Cooper Stout; and chocolate raspberry cake with Duchesse de Bourgogne. I'm puzzled by what some of this means (arancini? uh, how American am I?), but am delighted by the concept, esp. as vegetarian subs are available. Seatings begin at 6:30 and RSVPs are needed.

Through Tuesday: There's a canned food drive at the Shanti, 825 Allen in Soulard, for Katrina victims, with a couple cans per customer requested and a discount on drafts offered. This is live from tonight through open-mic night on Tuesday.