DURHAM – With its crisp, glimmering lines broken up by the occasional geometric pattern, the new Capital Hills main campus of Summit Church looks right at home in North Carolina’s famed “Research Triangle,” which is routinely ranked as one of the most tech-savvy areas in the United States. The high-tech impression conveyed by the building’s […]
SOMERSET, UK – A talented group of people belong to the Taunton Amateur Operatic Society. Not only are they skilled thespians, many also excel in costume design. So proud were they of the colorful garb they wove for a recent production of Cats, that they came to rehearsals in their finished show attire. In so […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – As someone who “grew up in reggae,” Nesta Garrick takes special pride and pleasure in lighting the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, an annual December excursion that showcases many of the genre’s leading stars. But every year, the Jamaican-born LD disembarked from the floating festival’s ship with the same unfulfilled wish: he […]
VALLE VERDE, MEXICO – A crowd of over 7,000 waited eagerly for the legendary Ana Torroja to appear at the esplanade of the Chihuahua Desert Museum of Delicias. They immediately erupted into wild cheering when the former singer from Mecano stepped on the stage dressed in a stunning blue outfit and surrounded by her four […]
LONDON – When Steve Yeardsley discusses why his company recently invested in the CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK3 Profile, the word “versatility” comes up often. “Ultimately the draw of this fixture is its performance package as a whole, including brightness, zoom, shutters, compactness and many other features,” said the Managing Director of OneBigStar. “The MK3 Profiles […]
MARION, IL – Applauses have long echoed on the southwest corner of this picturesque county seat’s town square. It was here on January 2, 1922 that the Orpheum Theatre opened its doors for the first time. The flagship location of a vaudeville chain, the theatre offered locals a wide array of entertainment options, even hosting […]
ASCHAFFENBURG, GERMANY — The German theatrical tradition, with its powerful playwrights like Bertoldi Brecht and Heiner Müller, has always relied on colorful and vivid productions to convey the intricacies of the nation’s intricate language and rich culture. For more than two centuries, this tradition has flourished beautifully at the Stadttheater Aschaffenburg, which has played host […]
NASHVILLE – Part theatrical production, part concert, “Behold The Lamb Of God” defies easy categorization. Singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson wouldn’t have had it any other way when he penned this Christmas classic 20 years ago. Looking to create an approachable holiday show that fell between old school classical and Broadway style pop, the Dove Award nominee […]
TUSCON, ARIZONA – Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural event, the West Coast Music Festival treated fans to a star-studded line up of hip-hop, DJ and rap artists this fall. Headlining the festival at Tucson’s Mercado district was the legendary Ice Cube. Supporting the iconic artist’s performance, while also creating dynamic looks for […]
LAS VEGAS – “Immersive,” the word is more often used to describe a lighting design on the touring stage than a trade show booth, but it accurately sums up the effect one experienced visiting CHAUVET Professional at the just-concluded LDI show. That’s a key reason why the company was honored with the 2019 LDI Large […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Rhett McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln Neal III met on September 4, 1984 as first graders in Buies Creek, North Carolina. They haven’t stopped making people laugh since. Known to their ever-expanding fan base as “Rhett & Link,” the award-winning duo has been blazing a new path with their catchy mix of […]
EDMOND, OK – In January 1996, what is now Life.Church was founded as Life Covenant Church in a two car garage equipped with an overhead projector and two construction lights purchased at Lowes for under $40. The church and its technological prowess have both come a long way since then. Ranked among the largest houses […]