Fire fundraisers
Tonight: Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, will host a fundraiser 6-9 p.m. with local musicians and a silent auction. Donations and $1 per pint sold will go to the Foothills United Way Fourmile Canyon Fire Relief Fund. Info: 303-772-0258.
Monday: At the Hotel Boulderado, Centro Latin Kitchen, Jax Fish House, Zolo Southwestern Grill, Happy, The West End Tavern, Salt, Q’s and Colterra will host a benefit for the Boulder County Firefighters association at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $125 per person. Call 303-447-0487, e-mail iva@bigredf.com or get tickets at any of the participating restaurants.
Happy Birthday, Joan Jett
Joan Jett got her start as the guitarist for the 1970s girl rocker group the Runaways, but found international fame as the voice behind the 1982 remake of “I Love Rock N’ Roll,” which spent several weeks at No. 1. Jett turns 50 today. How about a Headbanger?
Headbanger Cocktail
Makes 1.
Ingredients
2 ounces Southern Comfort
1 ounce Kentucky bourbon
Directions
Stir together and sip. Or, if you’re a real rock star, shoot.
