Pencil This In: Thursday

TALK
Matt Welch, editor of Reason magazine and author of McCain: The Myth of a Maverick will be providing his take on the Republican Presidential nominee at the Deconstructing McCain chat. Sure to be a thought provoking and stirring presentation and of growing importance given the fast approaching election.

7:30 pm // Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium // 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles // Free

READING
Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient, among other works, will be reading from his latest work Divisero.

7 pm // The Armand Hammer Art Museum // 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles // Free

LEARNING
Do you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of wine and also learn how to put on a great accompanying event? Then check out Savvy Summer Style...Entertaining with Wine. Event specialist Wendy Creed will share her secrets on planning a successful event and wine expert Chris Silva will help you find your way around Sonoma County wines.

6 pm // Bloomingdale's Home Store // 3333 S. Bristol Street - Lower Level, Costa Mesa // $25 - RSVP: 714.824.4562