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Nook Schoenfeld: A Great Character

Remembrances of PLSN’s late Editor Emeritus Nook Schoenfeld from Terry Lowe, President of PLSN publisher Timeless Communications along with PLSN Editor Michael S. Eddy and Managing Editor Frank Hammel

In Memoriam: Richard ‘Nook’ Schoenfeld

A remembrance of Richard “Nook” Schoenfeld, 65. Editor Emeritus of PLSN magazine and a noted Lighting Designer and Writer, Nook died on the morning of Dec. 14, 2022. Though he had beaten pancreatic cancer this past year and was cancer-free, complications from that fight resulted in liver failure. He was a legend for his wit and kindness and his loss is felt by family, friends, colleagues, and the industry as a whole.

IP65 or Higher Rated Luminaires

Compare the most recent LDI show’s offerings with luminaires featured a decade ago, and it’s clear that IP-rated fixtures have taken the industry by storm. Here’s a look at what’s now available, along with an explanation of what the IP rating numbers mean.

Karol G $trip Love Tour

The Latin Grammy winning artist, Colombian singer and songwriter Karol G, has been wowing her fans with her “$trip Love Tour” in 2022. PLSN got all the details of the visually stunning show speaking with the tour design team—Creative Director and Show Designer Travis Shirley of Blank Wall Creative, Lighting Designer/Programmer Chris Smith, and Lighting Director Ryan King.

Lindsey Stirling Enchants on ‘Snow Waltz’ Tour

Lindsey Stirling’s “The Snow Waltz Tour,” named after her newly released album, dazzled audiences across the U.S. on its November-December run. The team behind the design includes Production Designer/Production Manager Alec Spear and Lighting Designer/Programmer/Director Andrew Nissley. We learn how their work reflects the music and aesthetic of the artist.

Lil Nas X ‘Long Live Montero’ Tour

PLSN caught the final night in San Francisco of rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill) on his “Long Live Montero” tour, and we got to speak with members of the Sinclair/Wilkinson design team, which includes Lighting Designer Rob Sinclair, Associate Lighting Designer Meg Sinclair, and Lighting Director Luke Rolls, about their work on the tour.