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Rock 'N' Roll Call
EDITED BY JULIA BEESON
SCHOOL OF ROCK, starring funnyman Jack Black, sent enrollment soaring at the Paul Green School of Rock, the real-life inspiration for the hit film. The performance-based, after-school rock music program for kids 7-18 recently opened chapters in North Park and Sorrento Valley. Renowned rock guitarist Mike Keneally, who’s played with Frank Zappa and Joe Satriani, heads the San Diego schools and is national music director for the 22 branches.
“I’ve lived in San Diego most of my life, but my musical impact has been made elsewhere,” says Keneally, who’s toured throughout Europe and performed mostly around Los Angeles. “This is a measurable way for me to make a cultural impact in my community.”
And he fully believes in the mission set forth by Philadelphia guitarist Green: Save rock ’n’ roll, one kid at a time. “He’s very passionate about helping create a new generation of rock virtuosos,” says Keneally. Students learn by playing classic rock tunes by bands such as The Beatles, Cream and Led Zeppelin. More information: schoolofrock.com.
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Speaking UpLaura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet DinnerT. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala. |
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Battle of the ChefsThe Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness. |
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Bubbly TimeOcean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the evening’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel. |
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