CMN presents Aventura in the Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Fri., November 27, 2009 and Sun., November 29, 2009. Show time at 8:00pm on Friday and 6:00pm on Sunday with doors opening one hour prior. Ticket prices are $105, $85 & $65. Tickets for the November 29th show will go on sale Wed, October 21st at noon.

Tickets can be obtained by either calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420, on line at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Taj Box Office. For box office hours and more information call (609) 449-5150.

Aventura was formed in 1994 in the Bronx by a group of four boys (Anthony Santos, Lenny Santos, Max Santos, and Henry Santos Jeter) who were determined to break Dominican bachata music out from its traditional base and fuse it with the other sounds they heard every day, like hip-hop and R&B. Interestingly, unlike other youths seeking success, they didn't give themselves over to a producer who might mold their sound; instead, they proceeded to learn all the skills they needed themselves, from production to instruments. Whatever they did, it appeared to work, as the single "Obsesion" became a hit with Latin youth, finding a strong crossover into hip-hop. However, as the album's title promised, they did break all the bachata rules, bringing the style very much into the new millennium without sacrificing the style's roots. While catching a growing U.S. audience, they also became popular in Europe, thanks to frequent touring and a different sound. In 2005, they took home two awards, including Best Traditional Tropical Act, at the Univision television network's Lo Nuestro awards show plus three honors at the 2007 Billboard Music Awards.