A Ghost Toast

Red wine with ghost stories? Seems like a dangerous combination — what if the server gets the shivers? — but for the folks at the St. Petersburg Museum of History it's just another installment of the Wine and Cheese Lecture Series. At this one, "Haunted History," local spirit hunter Brandy Stark shares some paranormal tales from Ghost Stories, local ghost tour operator Tom Reeser's book on Tampa Bay's otherworldly denizens. Also featured is a hair-raising audiovisual exhibit showcasing St. Pete's haunted landmarks, like the Vinoy, the Don Cesar and the Coliseum. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Thurs., Oct. 19, 7-9 p.m., 335 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, $10 guests/$5 members, 727-894-1052.