The six botanical gardens featured in the 2023 edition of Lightscape share much in common. All are highly regarded in their communities; all support important botanical research, and all are home to stunning collections of beautiful, and sometimes rare or endangered, species of plants.Read More »Christopher Wren Accents Culture Creative’s Lightscape with CHAUVET Professional
As a rule, Andrew Cass prefers to stay away from having a single massive video wall behind the band, but like all rules, this one can be bent, especially in the interest of collaboration. Such was the case this December when Cass served as Lighting Designer and Programmer for Closer to the Sun, the annual four-day holiday getaway organized by reggae icons Slightly Stoopid.Read More »Andrew Cass Balances Looks for Slightly Stoopid’s Closer to the Sun With CHAUVET Professional
The stately brick building with the vaulted roof at 730 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland, FL stood as a reassuring landmark for residents of the Lake Morton Historic District since its opening in 1925. A particular feature that was a favorite was the large rectangular, arch-topped stained-glass windows that lined the building’s sides, and the base of its belfry tower. From the time Grace City Church purchased this historic site in 2013, the delicate colorful beauty of these stained-glass windows captivated worshippers and visitors to the church alike. Among the admirers was Dominic Lopenzo, Grace City’s Lighting Designer.Read More »Dominic Lopenzo Evokes Stained-Glass Christmas Memories with CHAUVET Professional
A very accomplished painter when she isn’t busy as a LD, Denise Simpson says that she often likes to play with colors to do things a little differently when designing shows. This was beautifully evident this December when she lit The Christmas Experience, a well-orchestrated one-hour musical program at the Lexington Baptist Church in Columbia, SC.Read More »ACS Sound and Light Creates Colorful Christmas Experience with CHAUVET Professional
The ability to think outside the box is often the lifeblood of a successful production design, even when that “box” is the actual stage itself. Such was the case recently for the team at Events United when they had to come up with a way to light the artists performing at the Hope Fellowship Church’s Hillfest. Organizers of this Christian music festival added a thrust to their main stage. This configuration brought their star-studded lineup of artists closer to the audience, but it also necessitated some modifications in front lighting.Read More »Events United Engages at Hillfest with CHAUVET Professional
The world of imagination is indeed “boundless,” as the philosopher Rousseau observed. It is also a very happy place to be. Just ask the thousands of children of all ages, who are journeying into that world every day at Universal Studios’ Pantages Theatre in Singapore to see Trolls: Hug Time Jubilee, which debuted on September 15. Inspired by the Trolls film series, the new live theatrical productions features Queen Poppy, Branch, Guy Diamond, Cloud Guy, and all the other refreshingly original characters that have made Trolls movies a favorite of parents and children across the world.Read More »Nick Ho Lights Imagination for ‘Trolls’ at Universal Studios Singapore with CHAUVET Professional
“So how is my English?” Ishay Ribo asked the audience at Madison Square Garden. Not waiting for a response, he said cacha, cacha, the Hebrew term for “so-so.” The multi-platinum artist might not have nailed his English perfectly, but there was nothing middling about his performance this September when he became the first Israeli artist to headline a show at the “world’s most famous arena.”Read More »Tal Frid Sets Moods for Ishay Ribo, First Israeli to Headline at MSG, with CHAUVET Professional
There were over 230 CHAUVET Professional fixtures at the Happy Belgium concert in the Cinquantenaire Arcade, but it’s doubtful that any of the 60,000 people who were there to celebrate the National Day of Belgium on July 21st, noticed many of them. Lighting Designer Jordi Vandekerkhof of the More To Show design studio would have it no other way.Read More »Jordi Vandekerkhof Creates Harmonious Looks for Happy Belgium with CHAUVET Professional
The circle, that most mystical of shapes that philosophers have described as a “reflection of eternity,” served as an ideal design motif for the main stage at the recent Lake Festival in Serbia. Like the circle itself, which has no beginning or end, and embraces all, the three-day festival encompassed a diverse mix of artists from Europe and the USA with infinite ease.Read More »Chameleon Rental Circles Artists with CHAUVET Professional at Lake Festival
Savvy swimmers at Condado Beach know to keep an eye out for red flags. When they’re flying, it’s best to stay out of the water, because the area’s rip tide, though calm much of the time, can pull the unwary bather out to sea. Currents may sometimes be unpredictable at this piece of heaven on earth, but one thing is always certain, the scenery will be breathtakingly gorgeous. Lined by high-end hotels, clubs and restaurants and blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Condado is where chic luxury meets Caribbean style.Read More »Rene Garcia and Chris Fernandez Accent Natural Beauty for Univision Show with CHAUVET Professional
Sometimes a name just seems to feel right. Such was the case with Brian Kelley’s “See You Next Summer,” the latest his from the singer/songwriter formerly of the multi-award winning (CMT and ACMA) duo Florida Georgia Line. Recorded after a long hard pandemic lockdown, Kelley’s sound strikes the hopeful chord of new beginnings, with its laid-back beachy sound, and engaging sing-alongs, punctuated by some moving and thoughtful ballads. This combination has been winning the star a large following as a solo artist. Its upbeat, laidback mood is reflected in the engaging lighting that is supporting Kelley’s music on tour.Read More »District 5 Creates Cool Beach Vibe for Brian Kelley with CHAUVET Professional
“A dazzling achievement, both technically and in tone… with impeccable attention to detail.” That’s what the highly regarded RogerEbert.com film reviews had to say about this summer’s runaway box office hit Barbie. The words also work well to describe the UK premiere of the universally acclaimed movie that took place July 12th at Cineworld Leicester Square.Read More »IPS and Limited Edition Event Design Help Barbie Shine at UK Premiere with CHAUVET Professional