WASHINGTON, DC – Over two million visitors come to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History every year to view pieces of American culture, from the original Star Spangled Banner, to iconic McDonald’s signs, to a pair of Mohammed Ali’s boxing gloves. It is pure and simple, one of the most concentrated celebrations anywhere […]

GHENT, BELGIUM – With many music stages and event spaces throughout the city’s UNESCO protected medieval centre, the annual 10 day Gentse Feesten is a go-to event for Northern European music lovers. Shining brightly against the city’s beautiful gothic architecture was the festival’s Sint-Baafsplein square stage. Vince de Schinckel brought the stage (one of the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. capital is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Yet ironically, the U.S. Travel Association’s annual IPW convention never took place in Washington until this summer, when the group held its first ever convention in the city. Making a positive impression on a select group of the convention’s 6,000 […]

CHICAGO – It’s easy to see why the Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua has become a sought-after venue for A-list parties and events. With its 20’ windows and outdoor balcony, the 1,200-capacity room offers spectacular views of Chicago’s fabled skyline and Lake Michigan far below.  Architectural flourishes like a high ribbed ceiling add […]

BOND, CO – When Tim Farquhar took his first look at the site of the Beanstalk Music and Arts Festival, he described it as “a lighting designer’s dream.” Not only was the setting breathtakingly beautiful with its panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and the Upper Colorado River, but at 6,600’ above sea level and […]

MANCHESTER, NH – The value of one million dollars in 1956 is equivalent to over 899 million today. However, even that lofty figure doesn’t come close to doing justice to the success of the four superstars who are the subject of Million Dollar Quartet. The Tony Award nominated musical takes audiences back to December 4, […]

BACOLET, TOBAGO – It’s easy to see why Ohana Villa has become one of the most desirable wedding and retreat destinations in the Caribbean. Even by the standards of Tobago, where there isn’t a bad (or even average) vista on the entire 116 square mile island, this tranquil spot on a cove overlooking the Atlantic […]

NEWPORT, CA – New guests at Time can’t help turning their heads in every direction, an expression of amazed wonderment on their faces, when they entered this former Nike Town store turned nightclub. It doesn’t matter which way they turn either. Aside from taking in some stunning visuals, they are going to have a clear […]

LOS ANGELES – When Brandon Baruch first heard from a friend about Nick Wylie’s plans to produce the Bataré tour, he realized pretty quickly that this innovative show was something he would like to light. “I tend to gravitate towards projects that require an unconventional design approach,” he said. “So when Nick told me the […]

LERMA, MEXICO – Chauvet Mexico had a lot to be happy about when it celebrated the grand premiere of its new office, warehouse, service center and showroom facility recently. The company has been busy meeting the rapidly increasing demand for its products among dealers and rental houses. Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet, expressed his gratitude […]

SAN DIEGO – Most of the fans who turned up at The Holding Company to hear a St. Patrick’s Day concert by the popular Irish band The Fooks were appropriately dressed in green. They weren’t alone. The well-known Ocean Beach music venue was also adorned in brilliant emerald, thanks to some imaginative lighting by Matt […]

SPRINGFIELD, MO – In 1993 Seminole Baptist Temple began holding services in an impressive brick building at the corner of East Republic Road and National Avenue in Missouri’s third largest city.  Photographs of the church on that day reveal a building that looks pretty much the same as it does today. Inside, however, the church’s […]

NEW PROVIDENCE, THE BAHAMAS – This year’s Hero World Challenge at the world-famous Albany Resort generated considerable media attention since it marked the return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf after a 15-month hiatus. All the buzz wasn’t limited to the greens, though. Glitzy dinners and parties associated with the tournament, which benefits Woods’ namesake […]

WORCESTER, MA – Worcester State University’s athletic department has had a lot to celebrate lately.  Not only did the school just open a stunning $45.5 million, 100,000 sq. ft. athletic facility on campus, its teams also reached new heights, winning their first ever men’s indoor track and field conference title along with a women’s soccer […]

Tucson, AZ – Set in the vast expanse of the Sonoran Desert in early February, the Gem and Jam Festival has a way of inspiring flights of imagination. Originally an after-party for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, the four day electronic music festival, which this year featured stars like The Trancident and The Floozies,  […]

SILVER SPRING, MD – Bar mitzvahs provide memories that last a lifetime, not only for the young man who comes of age in the traditional Jewish ceremony, but also for his family and friends. In the case of one recent bar mitzvah, those memories are likely to be in vivid color, thanks to some stunning […]

BALTIMORE, MD – Coming off a year of touring with EDM artists like The Chainsmokers, Cash Cash and Tritonal, designer Aaron Kovelman was accustomed to creating big slashing looks with lots of intense beams, crazy truss angles and ample helpings of eye bleeding audience lighting. Taking on an anniversary concert for his hometown friends and […]

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Aca Lukas’ unique blend of rock-fused Balkan folk music has garnered the Serbian artist a loyal following throughout the Balkans and Eastern Europe. The popular singer’s diverse musical talents were on full display recently at Slovenia’s Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, where he played two and a half hours of hits from […]

SAN DIEGO – The good times never stop for Brothers Gow.  The popular California jam band, which has been touring nonstop, doing close to 100 shows a year since 2007, shows no signs of slowing down.  With each passing mile, this tightly woven quintet has expanded its musical horizons, mashing up a mixed brew of […]

MONTREAL – The term “multi-functional” doesn’t normally conjure up images of stateliness and elegance, but the two concepts reside together in perfect harmony within the walls of the Theatre St-James. Located on Montreal’s Rue Saint-Jacques, the majestic four-story building transfixes visitors with its towering fluted columns, elaborate masonry work and a spectacular stained-glass ceiling suspended […]