The N.C. Symphony has started a pub series, starting tonight at Humble Pie.

The pub series offers dinner at a Raleigh restaurant followed by a concert.

Tonight's event starts at 6 p.m. and the performance by a small ensemble of symphony musicians starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $60 per person.

To order tickets and for more information, go to http://www.ncsymphony.org/pub or call 733-2750. The next two events are Jan. 16 at Irregardless Cafe and May 16 at bu.ku.

Here's a great chance to get a warm feeling in your heart and a full belly at the same time:

On Sunday, November 15 at 6:30pm, Irregardless Cafe will host a special five course locavore wine dinner pairing the culinary creations of owner Arthur Gordon (with the help of brand new Irregardless chef Daniel Cohn) with the wines of Chatham Hill Winery.

The dinner will have a locavore focus and vegetarian alternatives for each course.

Here's the menu:

Antipasto Platter
Chatham Hill 2007 Riesling

Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Chatham Hill 2007 Chardonnay

Classic Low Country Shrimp & Grits
Vegetarian: Grits topped with vegetables
Chatham Hill 2007 Viognier

Braised Short Ribs served with a Peach Chutney,roasted potatoes and grilled winter vegetables
Vegetarian: Grilled Tempe served with the Peach Chutney and vegetables
Chatham Hill 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Brushy Mountain Apple Tart served with NC State Ice Cream
Sweet Carolina Pomegranate

The price of the dinner is $115, with proceeds benefiting Learning Together, a licensed Five Star developmental day care center. You can book your reservation online here.