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LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY

August 28 - Concerts on the Square at the Heritage Square Museum. Doors open at 4 p.m. and concerts are from 4:30 - 8 p.m. at the Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street. August 28 performances are the Sometimes in Tune Band followed by Orquesta Salsumba. Information: (323) 255-2700 or http://www.heritagesquare.org.

September 5 and 19 - Dance Downtown. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). On September 5 the dance is Argentine Tango; on September 19 the dance is Disco. Complementary beginning dance lessons are provided at 6:30 p.m.; dance from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 972-3660 or Active Arts at www.musiccenter.org.

September 12 - Latin American Heritage Celebration. The Latin American Heritage Celebration will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. in the courtyard at Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street. Music will include salsa, Afro-Cuban, folklorico, mariachis, Peruvian, Brazilian and bossa nova. Information: (213) 623-4352 x327.

September 13 and 14 - Mexican Independence Day on Olvera Street. The Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from noon - 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon - 8 p.m. on Sunday on Olvera Street at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (across from Union Station). There will be musical performances on the Kiosko stage, food vendors, games, rides and family-oriented exhibits. No tobacco or alcohol allowed. Information: (310) 914-8308, (213) 485-8372, www.allaccess.la or www.olvera-street.com.

September 17 - L.A. County Arts Commission Free Concerts in Public Sites. Phil Ranelin Jazz Ensemble. Concert will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in Athens Park, 12603 S. Broadway. Contact the phone number listed for further information. Information: (323) 586-6543 or www.lacountyarts.org

September 20 - Luckman Jazz Orchestra Concert. The Luckman Jazz Orchestra - A Tribute to Eddie Harris. The Luckman Jazz Orchestra, with conductor Charles Owens, will present a special outdoor concert kickstarting the Luckman's 2007-08 performance season. The performance will pay tribute to tenor saxophone Eddie Jones in an evening of music inspired by his legacy. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. outdoors on the Street of the Arts on the CSULA campus. The performance is free, but the Luckman Box Office (see phone number below) is taking reservations for the event. CSULA campus address is 5151 State University Drive; directions are available on the website. Information: (323) 343-6600 or www.luckmanarts.org.

September 20 - World City Performance Series. With its evocative and colorful timbre and warm sound, the duduk, an Armenian form of oboe with a 1500-year history, has become a part of everyday life in Armenia. Comprised of some of the most accomplished players in the world, the Winds of Passion Duduk Quartet will perform traditional music composed by acclaimed duduk composers. Also featured will be Sarkis Petrosyan, master of the Santir or Armenian Santoor, presenting a collection of traditional Armenian melodies, vocalist Araks, and Armenian folk dance by the Zvartnots Dance Ensemble, a group dedicated to the teaching of Armenian culture through dance. World City concerts are performances celebrating the diversity of cultural traditions in Los Angeles. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the outdoor W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2nd/Grand). Free tickets are distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Information: (213) 250-ARTS or www.musiccenter.org/education.

September 25 through 28 - 35th Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival. The 35th annual festival will be held from September 25 - 28 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be stage/world culture performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, a business expo, Saturday parade and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules and list of entertainers. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com.

September 27 - "Performing Books" at the Downtown Central Library. The Performing Books series is designed to introduce children ages 4 - 10 to the performing arts through books, offering them and their families the opportunity to hear stories read by professional storytellers and to see and hear them brought to life by professional artists through song, dance, voice and instruments. Today's program is "Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum by Robert Andre Parker," with Bill Cunliffe, jazz pianist, and Gerald James, storyteller. As the young Art Tatum's vision begins to fade, he learns to play the piano by listening to his mother's player piano. Through the power of music he forgets that he is blind and goes on to become a legendary "giant of jazz." Half-hour shows are at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. 5th Street. Information: (213) 228-7480 or www.lapl.org/kidspath

September 27 - Caltech-Occidental Chamber Orchestra. Allen Robert Gross, conductor. Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Thorne Hall on the Occidental College campus (see website for directions). Program will include Barabba: Study in Orange, Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 with guest soloist Samuel Fischer, Handel: Suite in G Major from "The Water Music," and Haydn: Symphony No. 93 ("Imperial"). Program repeats on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus in Pasadena. Information: (213) 613-3683, (323) 259-2785 or www.oxy.edu

September 27 and 28 - Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival and Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival. Events take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days at the Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater, 1727 E. 107th Street. Saturday is Day of the Drum Festival and Sunday is Jazz Festival. Annual event includes celebration of percussion and established and emerging musicians from the area. See My Space page for full schedule. Information: (213) 847-4646 or www.myspace.com/drumnjazz.

September 28 - Drum Downtown. Beat a bongo, shake a maraca, chime a bell. Drum Downtown is a unique outdoor group drumming experience on the Music Center Plaza. A fun, entry-level experience for all ages creating improvised rhythms and music in the moment. The event is from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). This month's event is held in conjunction with the Grand Avenue Festival. Information: (213) 972-3660 or Active Arts at http://www.musiccenter.org.

September 28 - Grand Avenue Festival. The Grand Avenue Festival is a free day of art, music, and entertainment held on Grand Avenue from the Music Center at Temple Street to the Los Angeles Public Library on 5th Street from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Theaters, concert halls, museums and other attractions along Grand Avenue will join together to offer day-long entertainment. A partial list of participating institutions includes: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Center Theater Group, Grand Performances, L.A. Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Public Library, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Music Center of Los Angeles County, REDCAT and The Colburn School. Most performances and events are free; tickets may be required for some venues. Visit the Music Center website for the most updated information. Information: (213) 972-7611, www.musiccenter.org or www.grandavenuefestival.net.

Select Wednesdays - Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral. Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org

Every Thursday - Noontime Organ Recital at FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th, offers weekly half-hour organ concerts on Thursdays beginning at 12:10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public. Information: (213) 385-1345 or http://www.fccla.org/music.htm.

Grand Performances - The Grand Performances season runs from June through the beginning of October. Concerts are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Performance time vary - see individual performance dates. In addition to music-related events, this year's programming also includes "Movies That Matter," films that promote social activism, encourage deeper thinking and serve as catalysts for ongoing discussions about issues that demand our attention. Movie dates will be included on this site's "Extras" page. Also, performances followed by the designation MMM are Music, Movement and Meaning performances. These shows will be followed by facilitated audience discussions designed to give everyone participating the opportunity to share reactions to the presentations. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

• August 29 - Andy Palacio Tribute with the Garifuna Collective and Umalali at noon and 8 p.m. (MMM)

• September 5 - Los Pinguos (Contemporary Pan-Latin) at noon

• September 19 - Movies That Matter - Cine Mexico: Dos Tipos de Cuidado at 8 p.m.

• September 20 - Viva Yiddish! (Latin American Yiddish) at 8 p.m.

• September 21 - Movies That Matter - Cine Mexico: Ahi Esta el Detalle at 8 p.m.

• September 28 - Grand Avenue Festival

Pershing Square Summer Concert Series - Lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 2 p.m., and every third Sunday of the month is Salsa Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. Pershing Square Kids Days are from noon - 3 p.m. with performances at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Wednesday Night Downtown Stage performances are from 8 - 10 p.m. All performances are in Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or visit www.laparks.org, click the Concerts/Pershing Square links from "Quick Links."

• August 28 - Dread Daze (Reggae), noon - 2 p.m.

1st and Central Summer Concerts 2008. Concerts are presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center and the Japanese American National Museum. Performances take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Japanese American National Museum courtyard, 369 E. First Street. Information: (213) 625-0414 or www.janm.org.

• September 18 - Greek Vocalist Savina Yannatou (Traditional/Original Sacred Music from the Mediterranean). Event is part of the World Festival of Sacred Music - www.festivalofsacredmusic.org

• September 25 - Chicha Libra and Etran Finatawa (Latin Dance and African)

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles - The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

• August 27 - Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion

• August 28 - Taiko Project (Taiko Drums) and Masanga Marimba Ensemble

• August 29 - Mili Mili World Music

• August 30 - Bill Evans Soulgrass (Jazz/Funk)

• August 31 - Lula and Afro-Brazil

• September 5 - Stratospheerius (Electric Violin/Dance)

• September 6 - Bearfoot (Bluegrass/Jazz)

• September 7 - Choo Choo Soul (Children)

• September 12 - Celebration of Korean Harvest Moon/Chusok Holiday, performance by Gong Myoung. Events begin at 6:30 p.m.

• September 13 - Central American Independence Day Celebration, performances by Cutumay Camones (Salvadorian) and Marito Rivera y su Grupo Bravo (Cumbia). Events begin at 6 p.m.

• September 14 - Mexican Independence Day Celebration, performances by Mariachi Los Angeles, Paloma Del Rio and the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. Events begin at 5:30 p.m.

Los Angeles City College Noontime Concerts. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 11:10 a.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

• September 9 - Cheryl

• September 11 - Ruslan Birukov, cello, and Mary Au, piano

• September 16 - Caroline Oltmanns, piano

• September 18 - Trio Del Mar

• September 23 - Artists TBA

• September 25 - Third Wheel

• September 30 - Sabrina Blebel, piano

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LOS ANGELES - MUSEUM DISTRICT AND MID-WILSHIRE AREA

September 6 - 2008 Brazilian Day in Los Angeles. The Consulate General of Brazil and the Brazil Foundation invite the public to the 2008 "Brazilian Day in L.A." The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. There will be Brazilian food, Brazilian art and music, vendor booths and more. Information: (323) 651-2664 x219 or www.brazilian-consulate.org.

Friday Night Jazz at LACMA - Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org.

• August 29 - Bill Cantos

• September 5 - Wolfgang Schalk Quartet

• September 12 - Henry Franklin Quintet

• September 19 - Tom Rizzo

• September 26 - Janis Mann

Latin Sounds Concert Series at LACMA - The Latin Sounds series presents eclectic performances of music from various regions throughout Latin America. The outdoor concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Hancock Park area of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org.

• August 30 - Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino

"Sundays Live" Chamber Music Series - Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

• August 31 - Ruslan Biryukov, cello, and Mary Au, piano

• September 7 - Endre Balogh (violin), Kevin Connolly (violin), Steven Gordon (viola), Dennis Karmazyn (cello) and Genevieve Feiwen Lee (piano) perform works by Dvorak and Schubert

• September 14 - Members of the Capitol Ensemble perform works by Mozart and Haydn

• September 21 - Pianist Roger Wright

• September 28 - Alyssa Park (violin), Timothy Loo (cello) and Steven Vanhauwaert (piano) perform works by Kodaly and Shostakovich

Los Angeles Farmers Market Summer Concerts. - Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

• August 28 - Lao Tizer (Jazz)

• August 29 - Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga)

• September 4 - CJS Quintet (Jazz)

• September 5 - Bad Haggis featuring Eric Rigler

• September 11 - Scott Martin Latin Soul Band (Latin Jazz)

• September 12 - Saucy Monkey

LOS ANGELES - USC CAMPUS

USC Thornton School of Music Performances. Performance are in a variety of locations on the USC campus. See individual listings for concert time and location. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music

• September 14 - Thornton Music Masters Series: Erik Forrester. Thornton faculty member Erik Forrester and guest artists present an afternoon of eclectic music for percussion. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 3 p.m.

• September 17 - Thornton faculty members Daniel Rothmuller, cello and Bernadene Blaha, piano, present an evening of chamber music featuring works by Debussy, Saint-Saens and Faure. Peformance is at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall.

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LOS ANGELES - WEST

Every Sunday - West L.A. Farmers Market - Programs TBA. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with performances beginning between 10 and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule availability. Also children's crafts table from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The West LA Farmers Market is held at 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 281-7855 or http://www.westlafarmersmarket.com

August 29 - Fridays off the 405. A once-a-month, after-work event mixing art and entertainment where you can socialize, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek in a casual, spontaneous atmosphere curated by culture magazine Flavorpill. This month's event features performances by Monsters are Waiting and She Wants Revenge. All Fridays off the 405 events take place from 6 - 9 p.m. and feature live music and a cash bar (open until 8:30 p.m.). Please note: Beginning in September, Fridays Off the 405 moves to Saturday nights and becomes Saturdays Off the 405 (September 13). Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. Parking at the Getty Center is $8.

September 19 - Friday Nights at the Getty - Fur Dixon and Steve Werner (Singers/Songwriters). Performances take place in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium of the Getty Center at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free, but reservations are required. Limit of four seats per reservation. Reservations for September events are now available. Parking at the Getty is $8. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu/.

September 24 - Restless Brilliance at the Hammer Museum. Exploring current trajectories in music and video while showcasing new work in the field of experimental electronic and audiovisual performance, Restless Brilliance presents artists that are blurring the lines between music, cinema, performance and art. Tonight's presentations are a screening of Colorfield Variations, a collection of audio/visual works reinterpreting the Color Field movement by an international array of critically acclaimed sound and new media artists, and a performance by Shuttle 358, blending soft sounds of ambient music with the granular aesthetics of modern digital minimalism. Event takes place beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Programs are free but tickets are required and available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start time. Limit one ticker per person on a first come, first served basis. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.