On August 30, 2007 the beer community lost, Michael Jackson, a vital and articulate voice, and inspiration to beer lovers, an author, tireless promoter, advocate and friend.
On September 30 beer afficionados and friends from around the world will gather to Toast The Beer Hunter. All proceeds will be dontated to The National Parkinson's Foundation, a disease that Michael suffered from for years. Take part in S.F. by joining us at The Toronado.
To learn more about Michael Jackson or other events, go to: http://www.beerhunter.com
You can see the dozens of other events by searching on "MJBeerHunter" on upcoming.org: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/search/?type=Events&q=mjbeerhunter&rt=1&loc=&Search=GO
Updated info on the Toronado event:
Dave Keane will tap a slew of Bravo IPAs and will endeavor to offer some beers memorialized by Michael--list to be added soon. The beers will be on tap all day.
At 6pm pdt/9pm edt/2am gmt all glasses will be raised in Michael Jackson's honor.
If you are unable to attend but would like to remember Michael and support the cause dearest to him, send your check to the National Parkinson Foundation or to the National Parkinson Foundation Attn: Kay Houghton.
Write "Tribute to Michael Jackson" in the memo line, and your donation will be attributed to this event. The address is 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Canadian participants are advised that the NPF also operates 5 Centers of Excellence in Canada and does issue tax receipts for all contributions, including those from Canada.
Official Website: http://www.toronado.com
Added by Mark Silva on September 1, 2007