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The Ruzika Company Celebrates 30 Years in Lighting Design and Theatre Consulting

From left, Back Row: Tom, Toranj, John, Shawn and Paige. Front Row: Travis, Veronica, Kristin, Betty Ann and Jen

The Ruzika Company Celebrates 30 Years in Lighting Design and Theatre Consulting

IRVINE, CA – The Ruzika Company, a lighting design and theatre consulting studio, recently celebrated their 30th year in the business. Led by Tom Ruzika, the team now supports a broad range of projects, including hospitality, retail, gaming, residential, educational, theme parks, theatre facility planning, and live entertainment. Pictured here are, from left, back row: Tom, Toranj, John, Shawn and Paige; and, front row: Travis, Veronica, Kristin, Betty Ann and Jen

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Jimmy Fallon interviews Michelle Obama. Photo courtesy NBC

Fred Bock Lights ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Fred Bock has been lighting The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon since Fallon debuted as the new host of the iconic show on Feb. 17, 2014. After decades on the West Coast, having left NYC for “beautiful downtown Burbank” in 1972, The Tonight Show returned to its roots, moving back to the East Coast. Bock was no stranger to the fast pace and ever-changing setups lighting for late night TV. Over the years, he has lit a number of NBC productions and projects, including 16 years on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

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Reliable Design Services founder Matt Panther

Reliable Design Services

Reliable Design Services, (RDS) based in Quinlan TX, is a custom fabricating company. While originally founded to manufacture specialty projects for the aviation industry, production companies in the entertainment industry have sought their expertise as well.

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The show fills London’s Saatchi Gallery through Sept. 4, 2016, then moves on to 11 more cities around the world.

‘Exhibitionism’ Showcases the Rolling Stones’ 50-Plus Years in Music

Exhibitionism, a major museum retrospective of the Rolling Stones’ long career in music, is taking over both floors of London’s Saatchi Gallery through Sept. 4. The multi-media show includes more than 500 artifacts. It’s produced and curated by Australian event company IEC (International Entertainment Consulting). After the London exhibition ends on September 4, the giant production will tour another 11 global cities over the next four years.

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Jason Aldean performs with Ayrton fixtures

Jason Aldean LD Mike Swinford Includes Ayrton Fixtures for “We Were Here” Tour

NASHVILLE — Jason Aldean, who recently completed the Australian leg with his “We Were Here” tour, is currently on tour across America. Aldean’s tour picks up on the country artist’s hit single, “Gonna Know We Were Here.” LD Mike Swinford included Ayrton MagicDot-R, MagicRing-R9, IntelliPix-R and MagicBlade-R fixtures in the rig. The setup includes five overhead lighting pods Each is equipped with 36 MagicDot-R fixtures and rigged on Show Rig Whirligigs.

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