BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Legacy Arena stands tall; ten stories to be exact. It’s also spacious, with an oval floor that measures 24,200-square-feet (2,244.5 m²), but earlier this summer, the big venue, which has hosted concerts by Grammy-winners, the Davis Cup, and other marquee events, took on the aura of a warm, soul-enriching space, when […]
BROWNSBURG, IN – “Seldom is asymmetry merely the absence of symmetry,” wrote the German mathematician Herman Weyl. The famed theorist made this observation in relation to one of his landmark scientific and philosophical studies, but his words apply equally well to design. At their best, asymmetrical looks possess a unique power all their own to […]
BOCA RATON, FL – “Hope spreads the seeds of beauty,” or so an ancient adage goes. The words are an apt metaphor for a recent concert by Kol Esperanza at the Spanish River Church. The name of this Israeli trio of tenors translates into “voices of hope;” and hope did indeed resonate throughout the venue […]
VALDOSTA, GA – Greg Klimetz and the team at Relevant AV Solutions gave themselves a clear mission statement when they began planning the “Transformation Project” at New Covenant Church’s worship center in the spring of 2021.“The key word in our planning was ‘yes,’” said Klimetz. “As in when the church asked us “can we do…” […]
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Ideally, change should put new ideas in motion. When it does, good results invariably happen. The production team that created dynamic looks for the Church of the Highland’s aptly named Motion Student Conference convincingly demonstrated this recently. For the first time in three years, the annual youth event returned to a familiar […]
HAZELWOOD, MO – Psychologists have long been fascinated by the color teal. And with good reason too! Combining the renewing qualities of green with the serenity of blue, it’s invariably viewed as a hopeful and uplifting color. In some ancient societies, it even symbolized infinity. All of these characteristics made teal (along with white) an […]
COLLEGE STATION, TX – At its best, architecture not only shapes buildings, but it also shapes the experience of those inside them. Anyone attending services at Holy Cross Lutheran would find it easy to agree with this bit of wisdom. With the gracefully curved surfaces of its sanctuary and stage harmoniously balanced against the angles […]
BROWNSBURG, IN — Even in the midst of the long, cold days of the pandemic, the spirit of hope and renewal glowed brightly. One such example can be seen quite vividly at the 183-year old Connection Pointe Christian Church outside Indianapolis, where a refurbished lighting rig and a fresh approach to design have brought a […]
NEW ORLEANS– (For Immediate Release) — Sometimes what is old can become new again. Such was the case with the red brick building at 3700 Canal Street in the historic Mid-City neighborhood. Recognized by the New Orleans Historic District Landmark Commission, the building had been a church for six decades, until it was closed in […]
LAKELAND, FL– (For Immediate Release) — Dominic Lopenzo doesn’t like to play favorites, but when it comes to the lights in his rig, he doesn’t hesitate to say that he is completely partial to beam fixtures, or more specifically the beam function in CHAUVET Professional’s Rogue RH1 Hybrid. “Beams have become my favorite because […]
NASHVILLE – How do I light this show for video without detracting from the experience of the live audience? There probably isn’t a lighting designer anywhere who hasn’t worked to find a balanced answer to this question. Trading off the needs of one audience for another is sometimes unavoidable. Sometimes – but not always. Chad […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Community Christian Church stood empty when Kevis Mulchan lit livestreamed services during the height of the pandemic. Nevertheless, he worked hard to create looks that gave worshippers a greater sense of “being in church” even though they were watching on a TV or computer screen. The skills sharpened during this period […]