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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and AEG LIVE Present

“The Queen of Latin Pop” comes to the Arsht Center to perform hits from her latest Billboard chart-topping album, Latina!

“Latina is a bombastic fusion of everything you’ve come to expect from the lovely Thalía!” – Latina Magazine

Part of the 2015-2016 Live at Knight Series

Friday, September 30, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45, $65, $75 & $105* John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

MIAMI, FL June 15, 2016 – Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and AEG LIVE are proud to present THALÍA during her anticipated “Latina Love Tour” in support of her 15th and latest album Latina. Fresh off her debut at No. 1 on the Billboard US LATIN Album chart and iTunes Charts, the multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur and actress will wow South Florida fans with classic hits and new singles such as “Desde Esa Noche” inside the Center’s Knight Concert Hall on September 30. Tickets to THALÍA’s “Latina Love Tour” are $45, $65, $75 & $105*. Tickets are available to Arsht Center members now and to the general public on Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center Box Office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

With 11 new songs produced by Sergio George, Latina embraces THALÍA’s Mexican roots as well as sounds from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Colombia. Latina is the third straight album to top the charts following her 2012 album, Habítame Siempre, and her 2014 set, Amore Mio. Her first single from Latina, "Desde Esa Noche" feat. Maluma, has risen to the top of radio and digital downloads in the U.S. and Latin America and exceeded 55 million views on VEVO, staying at No. 1 for more than 2 weeks. THALÍA recently introduced her second single, "Vuélveme a Querer", a ballad that will definitely be placed among the classics of her career.

Known as “The Queen of Latin Pop,” with an incredible and versatile trajectory filled with success and followed by millions of loyal fans throughout her career, THALÍA is one of the most followed and influential Latin celebrities. She has more than 17.9 million "Likes" or “Friends” on Facebook, 8.4 million Twitter followers and is rapidly building an Instagram audience with 4.7 million followers.

Born and raised in Mexico City, THALÍA began performing at age 7. She has sold over 45 million records worldwide, and collaborated with such notable artists as Marc Anthony, Michael Bublé, Tony Bennett, and Robbie Williams. Early in her career THALÍA starred in a series of telenovelas broadcasted in 180 countries with a viewership of more than 2 billion people earning her the nickname of “the queen of soap operas.” She was recognized in 2013 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been named one of the top 25 most powerful Latinas by People en Español. Currently, THALÍA has a clothing, shoes and accessories line, The Thalia Sodi Collection, sold exclusively at American iconic retailer MACY’s.

For more information, please visit: www.thalia.com.

Support for the Live at Knight Series is provided by Wells Fargo.

*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit www.arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performance.

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THALIA Photo courtesy of artist management

Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.arshtcenter.org/press.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations. In its 10th anniversary season, the Arsht Center thanks its institutional donors for their historic commitment to the performing arts and Greater Miami: Adrienne Arsht; Miami-Dade County; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Dr. Sanford L. and Dolores Ziff & Family; The Arison Family/Carnival Corporation; Knight Ridder Inc. and The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald; Sears Roebuck and Co.; Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation; Bank of America; Joyce and M. Anthony Burns; Audre and Donald Carlin, Hedy Carlin and B. Pair Carlin; The Cejas Family Foundation; Gilbert S. Kahn and John J. Noffo Kahn; Haskell Company; Miami Salon Group Inc.; Odebrecht; Peacock Foundation Inc.; Ryder Charitable Foundation; Terra Group; Wells Fargo and Lynn Wolfson.

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About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area. Spotlighting legends and serving as a launch pad for local artists to make their mark on the international stage, the Center presents nearly 500 events each year across its eight flexible, state-of-the-art performance spaces. The Center programs 12 signature series, including the largest jazz series in South Florida, the biggest flamenco festival on the East Coast, and a robust program of new theatrical works as well as free programming for the community and an arts education program that serves nearly 30,000 children each year. As Miami’s new Town Square, the Arsht Center also houses Brava!, a fine dining restaurant; the Café at Books & Books in the historic Carnival Tower and a weekly Farmers Market.

Visit www.arshtcenter.org for more information.

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