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 […]

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – There’s a good reason why Dr. Victor’s music has been described as infectiously happy. It’s virtually impossible to see this South African reggae Afro pop legend perform without taking to your feet with a lilt in your step and a smile on your face. On August 5, this iconic singer/guitarist and […]

LOWELL, MA – Every time Tim Messina sat down at his computer to work on a design for the 2017 Steubenville East Conference, he felt “less than completely satisfied” with the end result.  The owner of Events United, Messina has been creating the lighting, audio, video, and stage design for the large Catholic youth conference […]

LOS ANGELES – A current of emerging creative energy runs through the 1.4 mile (2.3 km) stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard known as Hollywood Theatre Row. Dotted with performance venues of varying sizes, the area has long served as a cauldron of budding talent. George Clooney got his start here – so too did Octavia […]

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 […]

LEES SUMMIT, MO – There is a soothing sense of tranquility that permeates the tree-lined streets around The Summit Church. Pass through them and it’s easy to see why Money Magazine ranked the church’s hometown of Lee’s Summit, MO, number one on its list of “Best Places To Live,” and why Zippa declared it the […]

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, […]

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 […]

LAKEWOOD, PA – The tranquil heavily wooded mountains of northeast Pennsylvania bear no resemblance to the gritty streets of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, where BangON! NYC made its name throwing all-night EDM warehouse parties and festivals. Recently though, the New York event company demonstrated that its good time formula plays just as well in the country […]

For Zach Blane theatrical lighting is not merely an effect, but an acting role in its own right. Like any actor, he says, lighting should exude its own emotional force, as it contributes to the overriding narrative of the play. Considering himself a “Dramaturgical Storyteller” rather than a “Lighting Designer,” Blane weaves his lighting tightly […]