Multi-Lite UK Under New Management, Moves to New Location
GREENFORD, U.K. — Multi-Lite (UK) Ltd. announced a change of management following Guy Merchant’s departure from the company, naming Mark Anderson general manager.
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LEDs Light Up El Paso Shopping Center, Club
EL PASO, TX — It may have sounded a bit quixotic at first, but developer Alex Dias gave his Windmill Shopping Center here the look of a Las Vegas nightclub in order to attract customers. On closer inspection, however, the 600-foot run of LED video appears to make more sense — Diaz also owns Nova Luna, a Vegas-style nightclub located in the center.
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In Memoriam: Harry Donovan, 1943-2009
Harry Donovan, one of the world’s foremost rigging experts and author of Entertainment Rigging, died Sept. 23 after an ongoing battle with cancer. Donovan, 66, was both an engineer and one of the entertainment industry’s most experienced and respected riggers, a unique combination. He devoted his career to studying the art and science of rigging.
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Litec Announces Plans for CM Hoist Training Sessions in Italy
MOGLIANO VENETO, Italy — Litec is responding to an increased demand for hands-on training with two CM Certified training classes in Oct. 12-13 and Nov. 16-17 at its facility here, near Venice. The two-day training sessions are geared for anyone dealing with CM Lodestar products on a regular basis, including touring and in-house repair technicians. Class size is limited to 15.
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Lighting Control is Child’s Play at Pretend City Childrens Museum
IRVINE, CA — An amphitheater with LED theatrical lighting is one of 20 exhibits in the newly opened Pretend City Children’s Museum, a 28,000-square foot pint-sized city where kids up to 8 years in age are invited to explore, play and learn.
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Kentucky Church Using Broadcast Pix for Sunday Broadcasts
LEXINGTON, KY — Immanuel Baptist Church broadcasts its Sunday service to thousands of households live on WLEX-TV, the local NBC affiliate. In June, the church installed a Broadcast Pix Slate 5000 integrated production system to ensure a polished look.
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Compulite Vector Violet and Vector Ultra Violet consoles
Compulite’s Vector Violet and Ultra Violet consoles, introduced at PLASA 09, were designed in response to requests from touring lighting designers and venues for compact dimensions without skimping on power or functionality.
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Berger Appointed Broadcast Product Manager of Vaddio
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Vaddio named Andrew Berger as its broadcast product manager. Vaddio has more than 20 years experience in the broadcast industry with technical, business, marketing and product development experience. In his new role, Berger will identify market needs in the broadcast industry and be responsible for implementing Vaddio's broadcast products and channel strategy.
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Norcostco Opens New Location Led by Hirsch
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Norcostco Inc., a theatrical design, sales and supply company, opened a new project design and sales office in Colorado Springs, Colo. to better serve their clients in Southern Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. The location will be run by Derry D. Hirsch, who has been the head of outside sales and design for over seven years at the Minneapolis home office.
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Arup Names Robert Young Senior Theatre Consultant
LOS ANGELES — Arup has named Robert Young senior theatre consultant. He will lead West Coast theatre design operations from Arup’s Los Angeles office.
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Dennis DeYoung to Host Parnelli Awards
LAS VEGAS — The Parnelli Board of Directors has announced that Dennis DeYoung will be hosting the Parnelli Awards Nov. 20 in Orlando. DeYoung wrote and performed “Come Sail Away,” “Babe," "Lady" and many other hits for Styx, and he also played a key role in the band’s themed albums and theatrical and visually groundbreaking shows.
Read More »Scott Hichew Joins Creative Technology
CHICAGO — Scott Hichew has joined Creative Technology as business development manager. He will be based out of CT Chicago and will focus on medium and large scale events both locally and around the country.
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