Wait! Did you know there’s a big beer thing happening next week? And beer is back? And Michael Jackson is not just a guy who forces his children to wear blankets on their heads, but is also a recently deceased beer expert? And guys like beer and women like wine, sometimes? And Craig LaBan has a list of favorite places to drink beer that resembles just about everyone else’s?

Northeast High finally figures out what to do with those chickens that stormed the building last month: put them to work.

Meanwhile, in Camden, if you don’t behave, the principal will make you eat off of the gymnasium floor. Did you ever notice sharp provolone smells like dirty sweatsocks?

Richie Sambora dined at Morton’s – wonder if he ran into Nutter?

On Sunday September 30th at 9 PM bars across the country will be raising their glasses to the Beer Hunter, Michael Jackson. Jackson passed away on August 30th and as a way to salute the man who probably did more for good beer than any other, bars are organizing this toast and proceeds will benefit the Parkinsons research. Here’s a list of Philadelphia bars participating. If you know of any bars we missed, please add a comment.

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In today’s Metro The Bite highlights a toast to the Beer Hunter, Michael Jackson that is set for next Sunday.
It’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day and the Grey Lodge is celebrating and Rittenhouse Square has a new sports bar.

Beer Hunter Remembered [Metro Philadelphia]

The Beer Hunter, Michael Jackson and Philadelphia had an excellent relationship and many from the area share their memories in this week’s Joe Sixpack column.

Joe Sixpack | Last call: We remember Michael Jackson [Philadelphia Daily News]

Noted beer writer Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter has passed away at his London home. He was 65. He was a huge influence in the beer world and visited Philadelphia regularly for events through the years.

Michael Jackson’s Final Call [Joe Sixpack]
Michael Jackson [Seen Through A Glass]
Michael Jackson’s Beer Hunter [Official Site]