DENVER — The Oriental Theater in Denver, an 84-year-old venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been closed for repairs. A portion of the ceiling estimated to be 20 by 15 feet in size fell to the stage on Sept. 23, shortly after a performance by Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw and his band. The band members had left the stage at the time of the collapse and no injuries were reported.
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LAS VEGAS – PLSN readers have just a few days more to vote for the individuals and companies nominated for the 2011 Parnelli Awards. The awards ballot is at www.parnelliawards.com/vote. The voting will end this Friday, Sept. 30, at noon (Pacific time). The votes will then be tallied and presented Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando.
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ORLANDO — PLSN Magazine, with sponsorship by Chauvet, is in search of a Student Reporter for the 2011 LDI Show in Orlando FL. One student will be chosen to attend the 2011 LDI Trade Show and cover the floor alongside PLSN Editor, Justin Lang. The PLSN Student Reporter will be on the floor each day of the show providing video interviews, product demonstrations, updating the industry of news and happenings around the event.
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BURBANK, CA – 4Wall will acquire JR Lighting Inc. of California, adding inventory and staff to 4Wall’s Los Angeles location. The previous owner of JR Lighting, Jim Riendeau, has been named 4Wall LA’s general manager.
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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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