by Steve Newton on December 16th, 2020 at 9:50 AM 1 of 1 2 of 1
You don’t have to drink Jack Daniel’s to be a true Keith Richards fan. But it helps. Just ask John Hewer, cofounder of the annual Keithmas concerts, which have raised more than $85,000 for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank during the past 10 years
When asked which Keithmas moments have been most memorable over that decade, he lays a bit of the blame for his spotty recollection on the fabled Tennessee whiskey.
“That’s really hard to say,” Hewer ponders on the phone from his Mount Pleasant home. “There was a couple of years when nothing much stood out. But I’ve learned to manage my Jack Daniel’s consumption, so I’m a little more cognizant of what’s going on.”
by Steve Newton on December 14th, 2020 at 11:11 AM 1 of 2 2 of 2
There s a big online party happening this Friday (December 18), and you re invited.
Especially if you re a Rolling Stones fan.
The eleventh annual Keithmas concert takes place on the 77th birthday of Stones guitarist Keith Richards, and some great bands will be taking part in the livestreamed celebration, which is hosted by CBC Radio s Lisa Christiansen. The lineup includes Big Sugar, Odds, Joe Keithley from D.O.A., Bend Sinister, Phono Pony, Rock n Roll Circus, the Wild North, and Rempel and the Rousers.
All proceeds go towards the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, as they have been doing since 2010.
BC SPCA
What: The BC SPCA is looking for new pet toy donations at its East Vancouver location until December 20 as part of a toy drive to support pet owners living on the Downtown Eastside.
When: Donations are being accepted until December 20. Items should be marked “for Charlie.”
Where: BC SPCA’s Vancouver Branch, 1205 E 7th Avenue
Time: Open noon to 5 pm on weekdays and noon to 4 pm on weekends
The Shipyards District Holiday Gift Guide/ Supplied
What: Step outside and into The Shipyards District Holiday Gift Guide! Support local small businesses by shopping The Shipyards District Holiday Gift Guide this season, virtually from the comfort of your couch at shipyardsdistrict.ca or in-person in the neighbourhood by making the most of the free evening and weekend parking in the ICBC Parking Lot.