Amerigo Dinner at Infinite Monkey; Community Chef Night Upstairs at The Kitchen

RINO — On Wednesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m., the Infinite Monkey Theorem will host the crew from the Italian market and restaurant Amerigo for a five-course dinner that will feature wine-paired dishes like ravioli with house-made ricotta, sweet Italian sausage meatballs, and cinnamon apple tortas served with an as-yet-unreleased barrel. The dinner is $75, all inclusive and reservations can be made at 720.226.5291. [Thrillist]

LODO — On December 22, bartender Melissa Durant will demonstrate a variety of festive punches at Green Russell in Larimer Square. All classes take place between 12 and 2 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling 303.893.6505. Each class is $35 and includes light snacks and drinks. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER — On Sunday, December 23, from 4:30 p.m. until close, the Kitchen Upstairs hosts Community Chef Night featuring chef Mune Taira of Amu restaurant in Boulder. For one night only, Chef Mune will share a selection of his seasonal favorites with wine, beer, and cocktail recommendations from The Kitchen [Upstairs]. Reservations are not required. [Eaterwire]

FORT COLLINS — New Belgium Brewing announced that Jay Richardson, director of production and IT at the Fort Collins brewery, will assume the role of general manger at New Belgium's second brewing facility in Asheville, North Carolina set to open in the spring of 2013. Richardson is a 9-year New Belgium veteran having led both the IT and Production teams during his tenure. [Eaterwire]