PHILADELPHIA, PENN. — A Tribute to the late Michael Jackson was held Friday, March 14, 2008, at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archeology, where Michael hosted a series of tutored tastings for the past 18 years.

Speakers giving remembrances of Jackson's legacy included (front row, from left): Tom Dalldorf, Celebrator Beer News, M.C.; Fritz Maytag, Anchor Brewing; Bruce Williams, Heather Ale; Dave Alexander, Brickskeller; Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery; Tom Peters, Monk’s Café; Don “Joe Sixpack” Russell, writer; Steve Beaumont, author. Back row, from left: Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Brewery; Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox; Bruce Nichols, Museum Catering; Tony Forder, Ale Street News; Carol Stoudt, Stoudt’s Brewing; and Bill Covaleski, Victory Brewing.

The tutored tastings were held Saturday, March 15, with three sessions of 360 beer lovers each. Panelists for the tastings included (from left): Tom Peters, Monk’s Café; Panel Director Don Russell, Philadelphia beer journalist; and Tom Dalldorf, publisher of the Celebrator. Not pictured but participating in the first two sessions was Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head.