Calendar: Scotch tasting at Martin … Swingin’ on the Levee at Nottoway

Sipping scotch: Reserve your seat today to have the chance to swirl, smell, sip and enjoy five high-end scotches at Martin Wine Cellar, accompanied by a lecture by special guest James McCartney, Master of Scotch. This seated event will feature artisan cheeses and gourmet food from the Martin Metairie Deli/Bistro. Space is limited, so call 610-1190 to reserve your glass! Friday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Swingin’ and singin’: Beautiful Nottoway Plantation opens its doors Oct. 30 for the second annual Swingin’ on the Levee event—inviting you for cocktails, home and garden tours, an elegant dinner prepared by Chef Daniel Thompson, dancing to Ned Fasullo’s Big Band Orchestra, and breathtaking fireworks. Tickets are $125 per person; visit brso.org for your reservations.