Our first Symposia. A Series. was held Wednesday with the theme "Wine Contributions of Ancient Greece" and guest mystery writer, Marilyn Jax. Symposia diners started with grilled octopus, Kolokythopita Macedonian style, pan seared scallops and shrimp in meaded lettuce ribbons, Scarlet Runner Beans and Braised Lamb brisket with fresh tomatoes and cumin, Goat roast and potatoes and for dessert, Millefaiy with wild Minnesota plum marmalade. While the history of Greek wine commerce began the meal, Marilyn described her 20 years as a State Fraud Investigator and fielded questions on her subject. During dessert she signed the purchased books of her guests. The next Symposia. A Series will be Wednesday, Nov 17 at 6pm. The topic will be the ancient foods of Greece and how they have affected the modern diet. The guest speaker has yet to be announced.