To Do: The Civil War or the White House Chef
* James M. McPherson talks aboutThe Mighty Scourgeat Politics & Prose. "America's preeminent Civil War historian (Battle Cry of Freedom, Crossroads of Freedom) has gathered together a group of his essays -- some previously unpublished -- on the Civil War, including essays on General Robert E. Lee's goals in the Gettysburg campaign, Lincoln and Grant in the Vicksburg campaign, and Lincoln as commander in chief." [ P&P ]
* Army of Me at the Black Cat with Cedars and Ki Theory. $10 at 8: 30PM. [ Black Cat ]
* Roland Mesnier discusses being pastry chef to the White House. "He provides behind-the-scenes insight into the characters, tastes, and obsessions of the five presidents and first ladies he served during his 25 years in Washington. Fiercely loyal to each of the first families, Mesnier's bipartisan message is positive and inspirational." Plus recipes. At the Penn Quarter Olsson's. Free at 7PM. [ Olsson's ]