WAYNESBORO, PA – Hollowell Church had to make some tough financial choices when faced with a major capital expenditure. The Pennsylvania congregation had outgrown its main worship facility and needed more space. But the expense of constructing a new, larger facility would have cut into the church's budget for its community outreach programs and other activities.
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ARGYLE, TX – GoVision L.P., a provider of LED video walls and mobile display units, announced the addition of Kyle Boughton to its sales and marketing team.
Read More »MADISON, WI – FDW Corp, a distributor of pro audio, video and lighting equipment, announced the recent addition of SKB Cases to the brands they offer for distribution.
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LONDON – Designer Baz Halpin and show producer William Baker have created a new set for Westlife's Where We Are arena tour that includes 80 GLP Impression moving LED fixtures. The compact fixtures are positioned on ladders above the video screens to accentuate the height of the overall backdrop.
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AMMAN, Jordan – Robe lighting has appointed a new Jordanian distributor – Tarkeeb AVL, which is a new division of rental company Pro4. Tarkeeb AVL has been set up to supply lighting, video and audio solutions, design, consultation, sales and installations for various projects at restaurants, hotels, multi-purpose and live entertainment venues.
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WARSAW, IN – Da-Lite Screen Company named Rachael Conley to the newly created position of director of social media. Conley will be responsible for creating and maintaining Da-Lite's mobile website and disseminating information through blogging to social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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BLACKBURN, U.K. – HSL recently added Dave Singleton to its project management team. Singleton previously worked with Kave Theatre Services in Sussex and also as a freelance production and project manager. Singleton has worked for HSL on a freelance basis, which led to his permanent appointment. Singleton will continue to be based in Sussex.
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MEXICO CITY – Clay Paky and Hermes Music staged a recent event marking their new partnership at the Aldama Theatre. About 200 industry professionals attended, including dealers, lighting designers and rental company representatives.
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LONDON – City Theatrical has expanded its premises in London to support additional business services for its European customers. The company is now shipping inventory from its U.K. location.
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LONDON – Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, known for his character Achmed The Dead Terrorist (and the catchphrase, "Siiilence,… I KEEL you!"), received support from Adlib Lighting and Sound. Dunham has been dubbed as "America's favorite comedian" by Time Magazine, and was the top-grossing standup act in North America for the past two years, according Pollstar.
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TAMPA – The 9th Annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine and Food Festival was lit recently by Bay Stage Lighting, which produced shimmering water effects to go with the theme for the evening, "Journey to Atlantis."
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SOLOTHURN, Switzerland – LEDs supplied by Coemar were used to light the Kulturm tower in late March. The tower, built in 1538, has been used for defense, as a granary, prison, bunker, and, most recently, as a multi-purpose cultural center for theatrical and art events.
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