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School of Rock Grand Opening

November 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,

12020 Wilshire Blvd., LA, www.schoolofrock.com

The grand opening of the new School of Rock will feature a “guitar smashing” ceremony at 1 p.m. and hourly giveaways of equipment from Boss, Vox, D’Addario and others, as well as performances by a group of the LA-based School of Rock student All Stars, and other special guests.

Introductory Talk by Sandro Meallet

November 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free,

Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, www.beachculture51.eventbrite.com.

Meet the new artist in residence at Annenberg Beach House. He’s coached and played basketball, published a novel, and taught English in Spain. Meallet will be talking about his career and his ten-week tenure at Annenberg.

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