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LDI 2022 Helps Industry Gear Up for Busy 2023

The LDI Show returned to Las Vegas after a busy year of live event productions across North America. The aisles were busy with production pros seeking to gear up for another busy year ahead, with exhibitors unveiling as many new products as steadily improving supply chain conditions would permit.

Editors’ Notes

PLSN Co-Editors Michael S. Eddy and Debi Moen share their thoughts on the November 2022 issue of the magazine, which coincides with the LDI trade show in Las Vegas and the Parnelli Golf Tournament.

Ayrton Hosts Women in Lighting Entertainment Sessions on Oct. 20

Ayrton is hosting Entertainment Lighting Sessions for Women in Lighting at the Ayrton head offices in Paris on Oct. 20, 2022. The full-day event, 9:30 am-5 pm, promises to be one of inspiration, motivation, networking, personal and professional development and community for women. Registration is free for in-person and online attendance.

The Stage Managers’ Association 2022 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement Set for Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Virtual Event Tickets Now Available

Stage Managers’ Association Del Hughes Award, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Honorees 2022 Top: Andrew Feigin, Raymond Menard, Bernita Robinson Bottom: Marguerite Price, Narda E. Alcorn, Lisa Porter

On Monday October 24th, 2022, the Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, at the National Opera Center’s Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. The distinguished 2022 honorees are corporate, event, and theatrical stage manager Andrew Feigin, opera stage manager Raymond Menard, and theatrical stage manager Bernita Robinson. In addition to these Lifetime Achievement Awards, the SMA will honor Marguerite Price with The Founders Award, and Narda E. Alcorn and Lisa Porter with a Special Recognition Award.

The event is available virtually on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Registration is required and the event is free. Go to https://SMADH2022.eventbrite.com to register.Read More »The Stage Managers’ Association 2022 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement Set for Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Whitaker Center’s PNC Innovation Zone Gets AV Assist from Clair Global Integration

There is no denying the immense popularity of esports and video gaming around the world. So popular, in fact, that ninety percent of kids play video games and entire sports arenas sell out for fans to watch their favorite gaming stars compete. But what if this gaming technology could be used as a purposefully constructive educational tool for the local community? What if the technology and creativity that goes into creating a video game could be transitioned into targeted curriculum disguised as entertainment? This is precisely the vision of the team behind Whitaker Center and Ted Black, president, and CEO of Whitaker Center, for the newly created, 7,000-square-foot PNC Innovation Zone.Read More »Whitaker Center’s PNC Innovation Zone Gets AV Assist from Clair Global Integration

Luminex: GigaCore 30i AV Network Switch

Luminex, manufacturer of data distribution equipment for professional lighting, audio, and video applications, continuously brings innovation to the live event technology and AV industry. To keep challenging the status quo,  Luminex introduced their new 10Gb GigaCore 30i AV Network switch, gaining  attention, this spring at the NAB Show, Prolight + Sound, InfoComm, and Cine Gear.Read More »Luminex: GigaCore 30i AV Network Switch

Obsidian Control Systems: NETRON EP2 EtherDMX Node

Obsidian Control Systems announces the newest addition to its successful and expanding NETRON range of innovative data distribution devices. The NETRON EP2™ is a no nonsense, no compromise Ethernet to DMX gateway solution for the professional lighting and AV markets. Part of the NETRON family of easy-to-use EtherDMX nodes, it offers a high-value solution for any type of system that requires rugged hardware, flexible configuration, and a reliable Ethernet to DMX gateway solution at an affordable price.

Negotiating to Yes – with Jimmy Lawlor

with Jimmy Lawlor – Lighting Designer

On this episode, we discuss how schools can properly prepare their students for the business side of entertainment, how schools can provide networking skills, keeping up with technological demands, how should one should prepare for the industry fresh out of school, how to effectively negotiate for what you are worth, winning friends and influencing people, breaking down the taboo of talking about how much we make, proper venues for networking, talking with students and refining your people skills for success.

Please visit: www.lawlordesign.com