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MRG Gears Up for Ben Hur Live

Ben Hur Live was staged at the O2 in London in 2009.

MRG Gears Up for Ben Hur Live

ROME — In preparation for the supporting role they will play in the production of Ben Hur Live, which premiered at London’s O2 Arena in 2009 and is set to open in Rome on Sept. 29, 2011, Media Resource Group (MRG) recently added 52 items of Barco/High End Systems gear including intellaspot automated luminaires, Road Hog Full Boar consoles, Road Hog wings and DMX Processor 8000s. (The live spectacle, which includes chariot races, has also been staged in Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and Zurich).

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Muriel Kauffman Theatre

Kauffman Center in Kansas City Equipped with Robert Juliat Followspots

KANSAS CITY, MO — The new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, which opened Sept. 16, has taken delivery of six Robert Juliat Victor 1800W MSR followspots provided by Clair Brothers Systems. The complex, which includes the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre and 1,600-seat Helzberg Hall, is home to the Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

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RDMS6 from Elation Professional, front view

Elation RDMS6 6-Way Truss Mountable RDM/DMX Data Splitter

Elation Professional’s RDMS6 is a portable professional 6-way RDM/DMX splitter for variety of data distribution needs, including either RDM or DMX signals. Because it complies with both RDM E1.20-2006 and USITT DMX-512 (1990) protocol standards, it can be integrated into any lighting system via its 5-pin standard Neutrik connectors (6 Out, 1 In and 1 Thru), to split and boost RDM and DMX data signals.

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Vectorworks 2012

Vectorworks 2012 Version Now Available

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announced the availability of the 2012 version of its Vectorworks line of design software, including: Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks. Upgrades include enhancements related to 3D modeling, BIM, GIS and rendering. Vectorworks 2012 software is also compatible with OS X Lion.

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Parnelli Awards 2011

Limited Number of Tickets to Parnelli Awards Gala Still Available

ORLANDO – Time is running out on reserving your spot at the Parnelli Awards Dinner, set for Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando. The pre-gala festivities start at 7 p.m., followed by the Parnelli Awards dinner at 8 p.m. This year features hosts Flo & Eddie of Turtles fame and honorees Ed Wannebo (Lifetime Achievement), Jim Fackert (Parnelli Visionary) and Kenton Forsythe (Audio Innovator). If the past two years are any indication, this year’s event will be a sellout, too. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot today!

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