LOS ANGELES (The Recording Academy press release) - Pro-Celebrity Event — Sponsored by Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano — Benefits the MusiCares Foundation and Takes Place July 12 During 78th Annual Mercedes-Benz Cup Tennis Tournament. Tennis pros The Bryan Brothers (Mike and Bob), Lleyton Hewitt, and Mark Philippoussis will join Gibson/Baldwin "Night at the Net" host and actor/comedian Paul Rodriguez, Oscar-nominated actor Danny Aiello, morning television personality Jillian Barberie, talk show host Dr. Phil, NBA great John Salley, comedian Jon Lovitz and Mathew St. Patrick from HBO's "Six Feet Under." Musical guests include: Wilson Phillips, Ben Arthur and Hayley Westenra. Additional celebrity guests to be announced. WHAT: Gibson/Baldwin "Night at the Net" Pro-Celebrity Tennis Match Evening will include musical performances and VIP reception. The charity tennis match will kick off the internationally respected ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour Tournament, the weeklong 78th Annual Mercedes-Benz Cup. Proceeds from the event will benefit MusiCares. WHERE: Los Angeles Tennis Center @ UCLA in Westwood, Calif. WHEN: Monday, July 12, 2004 5:30 p.m. Media check-in at Drake Stadium 6 p.m. VIP Buffet Reception, Drake Stadium, UCLA 7:30 p.m. Pro-Celebrity Tennis Match, Straus Stadium, UCLA 9 p.m. First Round Tournament Match of 78th Annual Mercedes-Benz Cup TICKETS: VIP Box Seat Packages — including a Private Dinner Reception hosted by Baja Fresh — or General Admission/Loge tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster, or by calling the UCLA Tennis Center at 310.825.2101, or MusiCares at 310.392.3777.
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