SNOWSHOW IS TO CLOWNING WHAT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IS TO CIRCUS. ENORMOUS FUN! The Wall Street Journal. HOT HOT HOT! Entertainment Weekly SPECTACULAR!

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1 SUMMER 2008 CELIA : THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ SLAVA S SNOWSHOW MIAMI LIBRE GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! SUMMER SHORTS DJAVAN MYRIAM HERNANDEZ XXIII INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC THEATRE FESTIVAL TRIBUTE TO CACHAO

2 FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT ENGAGEMENTS IN BUENOS AIRES, MEXICO CITY, BARCELONA, MADRID, LONDON AND NEW YORK, NOW IT S MIAMI S TURN TO GET BLOWN AWAY! THIS IS PURE MAGIC! TRULY AN EVENING OF ENCHANTMENT AND FUN. THIS SNOW IS HOT HOT HOT! Entertainment Weekly The Express UTTERLY BREATHTAKING! Daily Mail DAZZLING! GORGEOUS VISUAL POETRY. Chicago Tribune SNOWSHOW IS TO CLOWNING WHAT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IS TO CIRCUS. Variety ENORMOUS FUN! The Wall Street Journal SPECTACULAR! MTV SLAVA S SNOWSHOW A cross between Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group, this entertainment phenomenon created by Slava, the original Cirque s clown genius, is full of wondrous images, delightful comedy, haunting music and snow - lots and lots of snow. Slava s Snowshow has stage effects that are dazzling (Daily Mail) and a fi nale that blows you away! (Mail on Sunday). You won t believe this is happening in Miami! Winner of London s Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and 2005 Drama Desk Award recipient for Unique Theatrical Experience, Slava s Snowshow has been hailed by The London Independent as an unmistakably unique, unmissable comedy masterpiece. Presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center and PerilloMusic by arrangement with David J. Foster and Ross Mollison. Supported by American Airlines and Hilton Miami Downtown. JULY 24 - AUGUST 17 ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE See a video preview at arshtcenter.org. Thursdays 8 PM Fridays 8 PM Saturdays 2 & 8 PM Sundays 2 PM Plus Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 at 8 PM Tickets: $55 3

3 THE SALSA QUEEN STILL RULES! New York Daily News AN EXPLOSIVE MUSICAL! NY Post INCREDIBLE SHOW! MADONNA CELIA: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ Azúcar! Cuban legend and global icon Celia Cruz is back in an extraordinary new musical. Featuring a hit parade of her greatest songs, Celia takes you on an amazing 60-year musical journey through the life and music of the sensational salsa diva. From her humble beginnings in Cuba, Celia rose to become one of the most signifi cant international Hispanic artists.! Told through the eyes of Celia s beloved husband, Pedro Knight, Celia reincarnates the magnifi cent star adored by millions. Already a major hit in New York, Celia s remarkable singers, dancers and musicians come to Miami to kick off their international tour at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Please note: Some performances are in English and some are in Spanish (all songs are in Spanish for all performances). Check the schedule of performances below. Presented by Odebrecht Construction, the Adrienne Arsht Center and PerilloMusic, by arrangement with Cardenas Marketing Network, Inc. JUNE 18 - JULY 6 Wednesday June 18 7:30 PM * Thursday June 19 7:30 PM Friday June 20 7:30 PM * Saturday June 21 5 PM & 9 PM * Sunday June 22 3 PM * & 7 PM Tuesday June 24 7:30 PM * Wednesday June 25 7:30 PM Thursday June 26 7:30 PM * Friday June 27 7:30 PM Saturday June 28 5 PM * & 9 PM Sunday June 29 3 PM & 7 PM * Tuesday July 1 7:30 PM Wednesday July 2 7:30 PM * Thursday July 3 7:30 PM Friday July 4 7:30 PM * Saturday July 5 5 PM & 9 PM * Sunday July 6 3 PM * & 7 PM Tickets: $50, $75 (VIP tickets available for $95) * En español (all songs in Spanish for all performances). All programs and schedules are subject to change. Please visit arshtcenter.org for the most up-to-date information. 5

4 Dance Your Way To Freedom.. A WORLD PREMIERE DANCE MUSIC EVENT! FEATURING MIAMI S OWN SIZZLING TIMBA BAND TIEMPO LIBRE AND THE HOTTEST DANCERS NORTH OF HAVANA! TIEMPO LIBRE S MUSIC EXPLODES IN DANCE-FLOOR ECSTASY! Descarga.com MIAMI LIBRE - WORLD PREMIERE! Join the party and get up and dance when the Knight Concert Hall is transformed into the city s hottest night club! Be among the first to experience a sexy new dance extravaganza: the story of a musician s search for love and liberty, a tale of two cities united by the spirit of one people, and a celebration of Cuban music and the millions who carry it in their hearts. You won t want to miss this! There ll be cabaret-style seating, drink service during the show, and a dance party with Tiempo Libre at the end - and you ll be invited on the stage to dance with the band! On Fridays and Saturdays, make it a true Miamistyle outing with late-shows starting at 11 PM! Presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center and PerilloMusic by arrangement with PEO Tours, Elizabeth Sobol and Tiempo Libre. Supported by Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay. JULY 25 - AUGUST 17 Thursdays 8 PM Fridays 8 & 11 PM Saturdays 8 & 11 PM Sundays 5 PM Plus Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 at 8 PM Tickets: $40 (Theater Seating), $50 (Cabaret Seating), $87.50 (VIP Cabaret Seating) BEHIND THE MUSIC: ABOUT TIEMPO LIBRE Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today!the Miami-based band is known for their incendiary, joyful performances of timba - an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son - true modern heirs to the rich tradition of the music of their native Cuba. Hear sound clips of Tiempo Libre s music at arshtcenter.org. Learn more about Tiempo Libre at tiempolibremusic.com. Tiempo Libre 7

5 SEE DIEGO & DORA LIVE! SUMMER SHORTS FAST, FUN & FURIOUS! AMERICA S SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL IS MORE FESTIVE THAN EVER, NOW FEATURING THREE SERIES OF SHORT PLAYS FROM THE NATION S HOTTEST TALENTS. DON T MISS THE COOLEST THING TO DO ON A HOT SUMMER NIGHT! A TERRIFIC FIRST LIVE EXPERIENCE FOR LITTLE ONES! GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! THE GREAT JAGUAR RESCUE Get ready to go on an exciting adventure! Join Diego, Nickelodeon s adventure hero, as he swings into action! Diego, his sister Alicia, and cousin, Dora the Explorer, are off on an action-packed bilingual mission to get Baby Jaguar s growl back from the Bobo Brothers. They ll need the audience s help to rescue animals, navigate through the rainforest, and bypass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnivale. The show s beautiful sets, colorful costumes and fanciful puppetry will enthrall the young ones and sweep them along on an unforgettable journey as they sing the songs from the TV show, dance the cha cha, and wear their own jaguar masks! Al rescate, amigos! To the rescue, my friends! Presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center and Broadway Across America - Miami. JUNE 14 & 15 ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE Saturday Sunday GoCityKids.com 11 AM, 2 & 5 PM 11 AM & 2 PM Tickets: $18.50, $29.50, $39.50 SIGNATURE SHORTS City Theatre s fast-paced series of hilarious comedies and heartfelt dramas, presented in two different programs, A & B. Add Theatre Fare to your evening: a delicious dining ticket served pre-show on Thursdays and between programs on Saturdays and Sundays. SHORTS 4 KIDS One furiously fast and fun event for families, featuring a mix of hilarious comedies and exciting plays along with an activity book for kids. City Theatre s Shorts 4 Kids brings a fantastic festival of shorts to kids - in bite-size morsels! JUNE Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Tickets: $ AM & 1 PM 11 AM & 1 PM 1 PM Presented by American Express, the Adrienne Arsht Center and City Theatre. Full program information is online at arshtcenter.org. MAY 29 - JUNE 22 Thursdays Theatre Fare 6:30 PM Program A 7:30 PM Fridays Program B 7:30 PM Saturdays Program A 6 PM Theatre Fare 7:30 PM Program B 8:30 PM Sundays Program A 3 PM Theatre Fare 4:30 PM Program B 5:30 PM Tickets * : $37 Single Program Tickets (Program A or B) $55 Half Festival (Programs A or B + Theatre Fare) $92 Full Festival (Programs A & B + Theatre Fare) * Visit arshtcenter.org for opening night prices (May 31). UNDERSHORTS A completely new, late-night series of quickies that are provocative, hilarious and irreverent. Featuring a roster of edgy plays, UnderShorts pushes the envelope with social and political material refl ective of the times. JUNE Thursdays Fridays Saturdays 10 PM 10 PM 11 PM Tickets: $27 General Admission 9

6 AT THE CENTER OF LATIN ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERS DON T MISS A THING! DJAVAN - MATIZES Grammy-winning Brazilian recording star Djavan brings his winning blend of bossa nova, jazz, funk, pop, and samba to the U.S. for the fi rst time since his extraordinary sold-out tour in Presented by TAM Airlines, the Adrienne Arsht Center and Star Productions. JUNE 6 AT 8 PM Tickets: $45, $65, $85 MYRIAM HERNÁNDEZ en concierto ENAMORANDOME Chilean superstar Myriam Hernández returns to the Miami stage with her new show, and favorite chart-topping hits such as El hombre que yo amo, Huele a peligro, and Se me fue. Presented by Excellence Productions, LLC. JUNE 7 AT 8:30 PM Tickets: $55, $65, $85, $95 XXIII INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC THEATRE FESTIVAL Experience some of the best theater companies from Spain, Latin America and the U.S. at the Arsht Center s Carnival Studio Theater and other stages throughout the city. Enjoy an award-winning festival of plays, dance and children s theater, too, the only one of its kind in the U.S. The quality attests to the vibrancy and talent of theatre being produced in the Spanish-speaking world (The Miami Herald). One of the best received theatrical events on the continent. Diario Las Américas Presented by Teatro Avante, American Airlines and the Adrienne Arsht Center. JULY 9-27 CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER Programs and on-sale dates for tickets will be announced online soon. TRIBUTE TO CACHAO A celebration of the vast, colorful, and historic career of Israel Cachao Lopez. Special guest artists pay tribute and honor his work with contemporary renditions of his music. Presented by Eventus. SEPTEMBER 20 AT 8 PM ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE Tickets: $58.75, $68.75, $88.75, $98.75, $ WANT BETTER SEATS? Become an Adrienne Arsht Center member today for as little as $50 and get access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public! Higher-level memberships also offer many more exciting benefi ts: Member pre-sales and discounts Invitations to cast parties and open rehearsals Members-only box offi ce hotline Access to exclusive members-only Patrons Salons with complimentary wine and cheese VIP Parking Pre-performance dining Inscribed Colonnade Stones Visit arshtcenter.org/join or call for details. GROUPS Groups Save Money! Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more for most performances at Adrienne Arsht Center. Group Sales benefi ts include: Ability to purchase selected performance tickets before they go on sale to the general public Personalized service with fl exible payment options Reduced processing fees Assistance with group transportation information and pre- and post-show activities. Contact Adrienne Arsht Center Group Sales at or groupsales@arshtcenter.org for details. ACCESSIBILITY The Adrienne Arsht Center is fully accessible. When purchasing tickets, patrons who have special needs should call or For other Center accessibility services, please contact or (TTY). VOLUNTEERS Play a central role at the Adrienne Arsht Center. For more information, call or volunteers@arshtcenter.org. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH A wide variety of activities create ways for patrons of all ages to be part of the arts scene at the Adrienne Arsht Center. From family-friendly fun to intellectual conversations about the artistic process, programs include workshops, classes, lectures, Q&As with artists and teachers, interviews and demonstrations, all designed to help audiences deepen their understanding and increase their enjoyment of the wide variety of performances on the Center stages. For information about education and outreach programs related to the presentations listed in this brochure, please visit arshtcenter.org/educate. FACILITIES RENTALS Individuals or organizations interested in renting the Adrienne Arsht Center auditoriums, lounges, or other spaces for private and public events, contact or rentals@arshtcenter.org. 11

7 JUST ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT SEASON! FREE EVENTS MORE THAN 25 STARS, LEGENDS, AND HEADLINERS IN ONE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES. ALBITA PATTI AUSTIN OSCAR CASTRO-NEVES CHOCOLATE THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA ELIANE ELIAS SAMMY FIGUEROA FOURPLAY PAQUITO D RIVERA RAMSEY LEWIS IVAN LINS THE MACHITO ORCHESTRA SONNY ROLLINS ARTURO SANDOVAL NESTOR TORRES DAVE VALENTIN ORESTES VILATO NOVEMBER 7 DECEMBER 12 JANUARY 16 FEBRUARY 20 MARCH 27 APRIL 18 LEGENDS OF JAZZ BOSSA NOVA: THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS A TRIBUTE TO MACHITO & TITO PUENTE TRIBUTE TO ELLA AND BASIE THE ROOTS OF FUSION STRAIGHT AHEAD SUBSCRIBE NOW! SEE ALL 6 CONCERTS STARTING AT JUST $150! Buying the series of six concerts is the only way to ensure getting the best seat locations to see the world s greatest jazz artists in the Knight Concert Hall. Tickets for individual concerts, if available after subscription sales, will not go on sale until the Fall. Don t miss the most ambitious jazz series ever produced in South Florida! Visit jazzroots.net for videos and more information. All programs and schedules are subject to change. Please visit arshtcenter.org for the most up-to-date information. Patti Austin FREE GOSPEL SUNDAYS AT THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER A MUSICAL CELEBRATION WITH GOSPEL AM 1490 WMBM Back by popular demand! Our monthly series of free concerts in celebration of our community s best and brightest gospel choirs and soloists. Sign up for s about free events at arshtcenter.org. RESUMES FALL 2008 SENIOR ART EXHIBITION - CREATIVE GOLDEN VISIONS 2008 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, District 11, has partnered with the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs to host the First Annual Senior Art Exhibition Creative Golden Visions MAY 31 - JUNE 1 PEACOCK FOUNDATION REHEARSAL STUDIO Saturday Sunday FREE TOURS 4 to 7 PM 12 to 7 PM STUDENT ART EXHIBITION - CREATIVE VISIONS 2008 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, District 11, has partnered with the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools to present works from the Fifth Annual Student Art Exhibition Creative Visions JUNE 5-12 RYDER SYSTEM, INC. LOBBY () 6 to 8 PM One-hour tours of the Adrienne Arsht complex every Monday and Saturday at noon, starting in the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby. No reservations required. ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER OPEN HOUSE Save the Date: Sunday, October 12 A fantastic day of free family entertainment throughout the Center. 13

8 PARKING 500 NEW SPACES just added across the street! More than 2,700 spaces now available! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 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, and the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from private and corporate contributions to the Performing Arts Center Foundation of Greater Miami through its Alliance Membership Program, City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Institutional Sponsors Season Presenting Sponsor A RE YOU A CARDMEMBER? SM Sponsors BUY YOUR PARKING IN ADVANCE SELF-PARKING $15 We ve just added 2 new lots (Lots B + C) across the street from the Center - guarantee a spot in the best lots! When purchasing your tickets at arshtcenter.org, you can also purchase self-parking vouchers for your performance night(s). You may visit or call the box offi ce at Lots A, B, C, and E are available for advance purchase for $15. Lots D and F are available for drive-up purchase only (prices may vary). METRO MOVER TRACKS HIGHWAY LEGEND PARKING LOT ENTRANCE METROMOVER OMNI STATION BISCAYNE BLVD. ONE WAY STREET DINING WITHIN THREE MILES OF THE ARSHT CENTER ARE MORE THAN 650 PLACES TO EAT. dine magazine Wondering where to dine before or after the show? There are plenty of good options to choose from, including the Adrienne Arsht Center s own Intermission Bars in the Ziff Ballet Opera House and Knight Concert Hall, which offer upscale snacks and drinks (artisanal cheese plates, seasonal sandwiches, selected cocktails, vintage wines and champagne). For more information, visit arshtcenter.org/dining. 395 VALET PARKING $20 We ve just improved the wait time after your performance! Purchase your valet parking vouchers in advance at arshtcenter.org or by calling the box offi ce at For more information, visit arshtcenter.org/parking. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The Adrienne Arsht Center is located just one block from the Omni Bus Terminal, which is served by 15 bus routes. Metrorail/People Mover s Omni Station is also just one block north of the Center. For more information about public transportation to the Adrienne Arsht Center, please visit miamidade.gov/transit or call , TTY Media Sponsors Artistic Partners and Co-Producers PRESENTED BY Corporate Underwriters Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay; Odebrecht Construction, Inc. Photo Credits: Veronique Vial (p.3); Judy Hamilton (p.7); Carol Rosegg (p.8); George Schiavone (p.9); JC Productions (p.10); Carol Friedman (p.12); John Riley (p.13). Creative by: hi-glossdesign.com 15

9 Formerly: CARNIVAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1300 BISCAYNE BLVD. MIAMI FL ORDER TODAY! ARSHTCENTER.ORG MYRIAM HERNÁNDEZ JUNE 7 GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! JUNE 14 & 15 SLAVA S SNOWSHOW JULY 24 - AUGUST 17 MIAMI LIBRE JULY 25 - AUGUST 17 If you ve already received this brochure, kindly pass along this copy to a friend. Non Profi t Org U.S. POSTAGE PAID Miami, FL Permit No. 1151