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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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50 People to Watch in 2010For the past 10 years we have published our "50 People to Watch" issue, highlighting 50 San Diegans who are moving the needle and making a difference in our community. To celebrate this issue, we hold a much-coveted invitation-only party to honor our top 50 people to watch. |
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Knight of NightsThe 80th-anniversary Ruby Jubilee Candlelight Ball at The Grand Del Mar generated a whopping $2 million for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Betty Knight Scripps served as general chairman of the black-tie affair for the seventh consecutive year. More than 430 guests were treated to a glamorous red-carpet entry, gourmet dining, dancing to the Bob Hardwick Sound and stunning holiday décor. Academy Award–winning actor and La Jolla native Cliff Robertson was the special guest of honor. |
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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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