DINING
A Rake’s Tour of World Flavors: Milan
Chef William Salvador, born just north of Milan, brings a taste of authentic Italy to Minnesota. TreVina features a menu where everything is made from scratch, from breads and sauces to gnocchi rolled by hand to steaks and fresh fish butchered in house. Enjoy dishes with distinct flavors expertly paired with wine. Join The Rake, Whole Foods Market, and The Wine Company for a monthly food and wine experience. Travel to the best restaurants in the Twin Cities and sample wine and cuisine from regions far and near. Includes a multiple course tasting menu and wine pairings.
6 p.m., TreVina Italian Steak House, 200 North Concord Exchange, South Saint Paul; $40 (plus tip), reservations required.
MUSIC
Casual Classics: All That Jazz
David Alan Miller completes his eighth and final season as conductor and host of The Minnesota Orchestra’s Casual Classics with a concert featuring conversation and New York-style jazz. Snap, swing and dig into cool with pieces ranging from Ellington and Bernstein to Gershwin’s quintessential Rhapsody in Blue. Then join Miller in the lobby for a champagne toast and salute.
7 p.m., Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; 612-371-5656; $19.25-$44.25.
FILM
It’s That Time of the Month Again
It’s the third Wednesday of the month again, and if you’re a film freak like me, you should know what that means by now. It’s time for Cinema Lounge again — independent short films from Twin Cities filmmakers. Stop by and see short films by SleepyEye; Rick Fuller and Tim Buckley; Koerner, Ray, and Glover; and John Fleetman. Have a drink, hear from the filmmakers, ask any questions you like, and schmooze with other film folks.
7 p.m. (doors at 6), Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 West Lake St., Minneapolis; 612-825-3737; donations accepted.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Beneath the Surface
Do much fishing? Wanna improve your game? This may be one of the few book readings that can help. Join Bruce Carlson and the Minnesota Historical Society Press for a reading, discussion, and signing of the new book Beneath the Surface: A Natural History of a Fisherman’s Lake. After fishing and studying Ten Mile Lake in central Minnesota since 1955, Carlson explores how the dynamics of a lake shift from day to night and from season to season. He outlines the effects of a storm on the wildlife below and explains the intricacies of a beaver’s lodge design. And through special chapters that reveal the rhythms and constraints of various species of fish, Carlson shows anglers how to hone their techniques to heighten fishing success.
7 p.m., St. Paul Public Library – Highland Branch, 1974 Ford Parkway, St. Paul; 651-695-3700; free.
ON THE NET
Boys Will Be Boys
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