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YO-YO MA PLAYS FREE AT THE GROVE.


Byline: - Sandra Barrera

Appearing today as part of the Grove's free summer concert series, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma
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The celebrated artist will be performing songs from his newly released ``Obrigado Brazil'' at 2 p.m. in the Town Square (189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles, adjacent to Farmers Market), where concertgoers can picnic on the lawn or dine al fresco at any of the Grove's restaurants.

To book lunch reservations or for more information, call the concierge at (323) 900-8080.

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 VIA NET: UCLA Live's 2003-04 season is expanding its performance schedule and making ticket buying easier. Just log onto the newly created www.UCLALive.org and you can secure seating for just added shows, including Emmylou Harris at Royce Hall on Oct. 7.

Coming to Royce Hall on Nov. 2, Bill Frisell and the Intercontinentals perform their American roots melding of Brazilian, Greek and Malian sounds. Dan Zanes of the Del Fuegos performs at Schoenberg Hall on Dec. 6 and 7.

On Dec. 13, the Blind Boys of Alabama headline Royce Hall with the newly announced lineup that includes Aaron Neville, Mavis Staples and John Medeski.

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For a complete list of events and ticket information, go to the UCLA Live Web site or call (310) 825-2101. Tickets are also available at Ticketmaster: (213) 365-3500 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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