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Darrell Barnes Appointed as Brand Manager Developing the PROLIGHTS Brand for A.C. Lighting Inc.

Darrell Barnes

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of world-class lighting and rigging technologies, announces Darrell Barnes’ appointment to Brand Manager for PROLIGHTS. Barnes was a sales team member for seven years, covering the Southwest USA market and has 30+ years of lighting experience and has been integral in the success of many large projects within his region including the BOK Center in Tulsa, Discovery Church, and many more.Read More »Darrell Barnes Appointed as Brand Manager Developing the PROLIGHTS Brand for A.C. Lighting Inc.

CAYMON Professional Racking Equipment Now Available in North America

A.C. ProMedia, distributor of state-of-the-art products and solutions aimed at the commercial and pro-AV installation markets, announces its partnership with CAYMON as the exclusive North American distributor. CAYMON manufactures professional installation rack equipment, CASY Modular Solutions, and accessories. A.C. ProMedia will be managing the sales, distribution, and service of the CAYMON product line in North America from their offices in Toronto.Read More »CAYMON Professional Racking Equipment Now Available in North America

Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show Delivers Stunning Visuals and Immersive Lighting Powered by Martin

Jordan Davis performs during the Twisted Tea Halftime Show during the 109th Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Regina, Saskatchewan. (Photo by Thomas Skrlj/CFL)

To provide the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show with a hybrid lighting and creative video display that translated both on television and in person, Electric Aura Projects collaborated with Christie Lites and Solotech to deploy a unique rig featuring a wide range of Martin lighting solutions.Read More »Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show Delivers Stunning Visuals and Immersive Lighting Powered by Martin

Conan Gray’s ‘Superache’ Tour Uses Claypaky Scenius and Mythos 2 Fixtures to Deliver His Unique Aesthetic

Working with Solotech US, UK-based Production and Lighting Designer Will Smith designed the lighting, video and set for the North American, Australia, and Asia legs of American singer-songwriter Conan Gray’s Superache Tour. Smith chose Claypaky Scenius Spots and Mythos 2 fixtures for the sold-out North American leg of the tour, which is in support of Gray’s second studio album of the same name. Superache was released in June 2022, debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200 and spent 12 weeks on the chart.Read More »Conan Gray’s ‘Superache’ Tour Uses Claypaky Scenius and Mythos 2 Fixtures to Deliver His Unique Aesthetic

Marshall to Feature CV730-BHN and CV730-ND3 Cameras at NAB 2023

Marshall Electronics, a manufacturer of broadcast and proAV cameras and equipment, will showcase its CV730-BHN with Full-NDI® and CV730-ND3 with NDI®|HX3 technology at NAB 2023 (Central Hall, Booth C5520). The CV730-BHN Full-NDI® PTZ camera incorporates the premium Full NDI® FPGA while also offering the benefits of NDI|HX3 and standard IP (HEVC/SRT) streams. The CV730-ND3 PTZ camera utilizes the new NDI|HX3 platform and standard IP (HEVC/SRT).Read More »Marshall to Feature CV730-BHN and CV730-ND3 Cameras at NAB 2023

A Celebration of the Life of Nook Schoenfeld to be Held in Minneapolis

A Celebration of Life for Nook Schoenfeld will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN. The event will take place at The Clubhouse event space on the 3rd floor of Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, Doors are at 4:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be music, remarks, and an open mic from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For those unable to attend, they will be recording the event & posting it at a later date.

Come down to the pub for a pint, some hearty pub nibbles, live music, & storytelling! The program will culminate in an open mic, so please come ready to share your favorite 5 minute or less story about one of the most loving, vibrant & amazing people in all of our lives. Musical tributes are also encouraged!

Please RSVP if you are able to travel to Minneapolis to Celebrate his huge life. ASAP, if possible so that they can plan space & food appropriately. [For those unable to attend, they will be recording the event & posting it at a later date.]

RSVPs required by Wed, March 15

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‘The Wondrous Willa Kim: Costume Designs for Actors and Dancers’ Exhibit at the NY Public Library

Willa Kim, 1966. Photo © Jack Mitchell. Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts celebrates the long and colorful career of costume designer Willa Kim in her first-ever major retrospective exhibition, The Wondrous Willa Kim: Costume Designs for Actors and Dancers. The exhibit just opened on February 23, 2023, at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Shelby Cullom Davis Museum, Vincent Astor Gallery located at Lincoln Center in NYC and will run through August 19, 2023.Read More »‘The Wondrous Willa Kim: Costume Designs for Actors and Dancers’ Exhibit at the NY Public Library

Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Powers 50-Date Pitbull Party Visuals

Three 4mm pixel pitch LED screens at upstage center were driven by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers. Credit: © Greg Watermann

American rapper Pitbull’s Can’t Stop Us Now tour has been zigzagging its way around the US with a backdrop of energetic visuals displayed on three vertical LED screens driven by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers. Presented by Live Nation, the Cuban American musician was joined by stars including Iggy Azalea on the tour, which visited states across America and played more than 50 dates. Florida-based YC3 Lighting Design stepped out again with Pitbull for the new tour, delivering creative direction, production design, and lighting and video design.Read More »Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Powers 50-Date Pitbull Party Visuals

CHAUVET Color STRIKE M Sets Mood On Bad Bunny’s Latin American Tour

Featuring hits like “Vete”, “Yo Perreo Sola”, “Safaera,” Bad Bunny’s two-hour show on the recent World’s Hottest Tour delivered all of the power-packed passion that fans have come to expect from this Puerto Rico-born superstar. The Latin American leg of his sold-out tour included stops in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.Read More »CHAUVET Color STRIKE M Sets Mood On Bad Bunny’s Latin American Tour

Trey Anastasio Band / Goose Share Robe Lighting Vision

The Trey Anastasio Band’s portion of the show. Photo by Adam Berta

The sold-out co-headlining Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) and Goose winter 2022 tour played multiple arenas along the northeast coast and was a massive hit with fans, who, not only enjoyed some superlative music, but also witnessed a fantastic collaboration between the two artists’ respective lighting designers.Read More »Trey Anastasio Band / Goose Share Robe Lighting Vision