ORLANDO – There are many reasons why the Ovation E-930VW variable white ellipsoidal fixture can be an invaluable addition to a house of worship’s lighting rig. Projecting a bright, flat field of light in nearly any temperature of white with high CRI and CQS, and featuring a proprietary six-color LED system, the new fixture is […]

LOWELL, MA – Now there’s a brand new day to mark on the November calendar, at least for residents of Staten Island. On Friday November 9, officials in the New York City borough announced that henceforth that day will be forever observed on the island as “Wu-Tang Clan Day.” It was a fitting honor for […]

SHEBOYGAN, WI – How do you give each band on a co-headlined show a unique look when both your budget and the number of fixtures in your rig are limited? Glenn Ottenbacher faced this challenge recently when he lit a sold-out appearance by two well-known tribute bands at Wisconsin’s Stefanie H. Weill Center. He came […]

NEW YORK – It has been quite a run for Minus The Bear. Drawing their name from an inside joke about a 1970s TV series, the Seattle quartet never took themselves too seriously (part of their enduring charm), but their incredibly sweet guitar taps and over-the-horizon time signatures had a serious and very positive impact […]

AOSTA, ITALY – With its massive central arch, fluted shafts, Corinthian capitals, and shields depicting ancient divinities, the Arco d’Augusto stands as a monument to Roman art and engineering. This fall, the imposing structure, which was dedicated to the Emperor Augustus by the Roman Senate in 27 BC, also served as a hauntingly evocative setting […]

BROOKLYN – There are many good reasons why the Brooklyn Warehouse has become a hub of New York’s after-hours nightlife. Aside from being in one of the borough’s hippest neighborhoods, the cavernous 100,000 square foot former warehouse offers enough space to host shows by the hottest EDM and deep house stars. For all its advantages, […]

NEW YORK – Why do chameleons change colors? Technically it has something to do with things called nanocrystals in their cell structure. But a more wondrous and soul-stirring explanation can be found in one of the many African fables that come vividly to life in Tinga Tinga Tales – The Musical. A scene in the […]

ORLANDO – CHAUVET Professional will be completing its two days of lighting education sessions at WFX with a panel discussion featuring leading house of worship Technical Directors and LDs. Moderated by noted production designer Daniel Connell, the session, which is entitled “Panel Leadership Session on Maximizing Design Elements,” will take place at WFX Demo Room […]

NEW YORK – Bob Moses is on a roll. The Canadian duo of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance followed up their Grammy-winning debut Days Gone By with the release of their Battle Lines LP on September 14, and quickly saw it jump to No.3 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic chart. Blending industrial rock undertones with signature Bob […]

BLACKPOOL, UK– Some things in this world succeed in being passed down from generation to generation, always retaining an air of timelessness for posterity. For the last 93 years, the Blackpool Dance Festival competition – the most globally acclaimed international bastion of ballroom dancing – has ensured that the genre continues to have a relevant […]

BRUSSELS – Once every two years, Brussels’ Grand Place, arguably the most beautiful town square in Europe, becomes even more breathtaking as its cobblestone surface is transformed into a magnificent carpet of color by over a half million flowers. Artfully arranged in an intricate design, the floral panorama flows gracefully, softening the gilded baroque buildings […]

ORLANDO – Installing a new lighting rig at a church, or expanding an old one, can involve some twists and turns. Daryl Sutton and Daniel Connell, two highly regarded worship lighting figures, help demystify this process in a WFX learning session entitled, “Lighting Perspectives: An Idea Exchange on Making Lighting Decisions.” Sponsored by CHAUVET Professional, […]