A Cornucopia of Product Info
PLSN’s Oct. 2020 issue is packed with a bumper crop of product info with a special “Product Harvest” section featuring a cornucopia of Road Test… Read More »A Cornucopia of Product Info
Painting the Big Apple Red
To support the industry awareness campaign, #RedAlertRESTART, on Sept. 1, LD Matt Guminski coordinated efforts with New York regional director Kelly Easterling. In the crowded… Read More »Painting the Big Apple Red
Hitting the Jackpot with Red Alert Awareness in Vegas
Vickie Claiborne had already been organizing an attention-getting walk called WE WALK for Events and Entertainment in Las Vegas, when the #WeMakeEvents national committee member… Read More »Hitting the Jackpot with Red Alert Awareness in Vegas
Then and Now: A Look Back at the 2000 Olympics
Sept. 15, 2020 marked 20 years to the day since the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. PLSN’s “Feeding the Machines” columnist (who coined… Read More »Then and Now: A Look Back at the 2000 Olympics
Programming Alongside Covid-19
I have been working on a lighting gig in the middle of a pandemic for two weeks. As the programmer, I had a lot riding… Read More »Programming Alongside Covid-19
Staying Busy in the U.K.
As Debi Moen reports in her Aug. 2020 “Designer Watch” column, LD Ed Warren is ready to let the music play. He’s rebuilt the outdoor… Read More »Staying Busy in the U.K.
Show Maker Symposium Addresses Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health
All backstage workers — even those who haven’t been infected with the Covid-19 virus — have been affected by the current pandemic. For those who… Read More »Show Maker Symposium Addresses Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health
Lighting Golf Gear with Daylight
When it comes to lighting golf gear at the top trade event for the golf industry — the PGA Merchandise Show — LD Mike Mahoney… Read More »Lighting Golf Gear with Daylight
A K.O. for Covid-19
In June, Top Rank Boxing returned to ESPN with live matches broadcast from the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas — without an audience. The… Read More »A K.O. for Covid-19
People of Color Can Support Any Genre of Music
One of the pet peeves voiced by David “5-1” Norman, tour manager and part of the core team behind Roadies of Color United (R.O.C.U.) and… Read More »People of Color Can Support Any Genre of Music
XR: More than a New Paintbrush
Katy Perry commented on her May 17 season finale performance on ABC’s American Idol, which featured her new single, “Daisies,” accompanied by eXtended Reality (XR)… Read More »XR: More than a New Paintbrush
Pioneering the New Era of Covid-19 Drive-In Concerts
For two consecutive evenings in early June, Alan Jackson and his team set the tone for the future of outdoor shows in the “Drive-In” format… Read More »Pioneering the New Era of Covid-19 Drive-In Concerts