PixelFLEX™ LED Makes A True Retail Connection for Vionic Beach

NASHVILLE, – Bringing together style and science, global footwear brand Vionic Shoes has seen a continued growth which prompted a recent move into a new showroom space located at 1370 Avenue of Americas in New York City. In this new environment where reps and buyers would be enticed to purchase the latest innovative shoe designs for their retail locations, a new brand was also being launched, Vionic Beach. Needing a way to make sure the latest in life-changing footwear didn’t get lost on the showroom floor, the retail presence and showroom designer David Warwick created a unique and immersive LED video beach experience using FLEXLite II 4.8mm LED from PixelFLEX™.

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CHICAGO – “An Inviting New Home For Music!” proclaimed a headline in the Chicago Tribune this summer. Like many people in the Windy City, the newspaper’s writers were pumped up about one of their town’s latest attractions: The Lake Stage at the famed Navy Pier. Located on the new Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns at the southwest end of the Pier, the new facility, with its sloped grassy knoll and breathtaking Lake Michigan backdrop, provides an ideal setting for taking in an outdoor concert.

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NASHVILLE – Alison Krauss recently concluded a 21-city fall tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. The multi-instrumentalist bluegrass singer-songwriter, who currently holds a record number of 27 Grammys awards, released her Windy City LP, which quickly climbed the country and bluegrass charts. Lighting designer William Anglin held a singular focus in his design: make the artist shine.

LOS ANGELES – Really good tribute bands are often praised for capturing the spirit and sound of the original artists, but rarely does this compliment come from the actual stars themselves. That’s what makes Hollywood U2 so special. A couple of years ago, its front man Joe Hier was at a U2 concert at the LA Forum, when Bono paused midway through the band’s second set and exclaimed, “I see myself in the crowd!” With that the famed U2 front man summoned Hier onto the stage, where they proceeded to perform “Sweet Things” together. “You’ve got a great voice,” Bono told his double after they completed their duet.

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YONKERS, NEW YORK – As the lighting industry gets set to gather in Las Vegas for LDI 2017, Altman Lighting is excited to be preparing a showcase of its award-winning theatrical and architectural lighting innovations. Highlighted by the complete family of Chalice LED recessed and pendant downlights, along with the line of Gallery LED architectural luminaires, Altman Lighting will be in Booth 2236, and will also feature the award-winning Pegasus LED Fresnels and PHX LED profile ellipsoidals.

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PHILADELPHIA – BackStage Pass, an original video series for the live event entertainment industry, announces the release of the third video in an ongoing series of interviews with leaders who have helped shape the history and future of the entertainment industry. Mark White, ETC Regional Manager, UK and Ireland, is Bill’s guest and he offers a unique perspective into the theatre in both regions. 

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NYC – The 13th Annual Stage Lighting Seminar event, continuing its practical presentations and hands-on educational demonstrations, will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway in New York City. The event, as in years past, is specifically designed to enhance, answer, and benefit the interests and abilities of all involved in the application of innovative stage, architectural, and entertainment lighting.

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