ST. LOUIS – Are there “right” and “wrong” ways to use a lighting fixture? There certainly are when safety and product integrity issues are concerned, but when it comes to how a fixture is worked into a design and where it is positioned on a rig, Chip Self prefers to follow his own rules. Creativity, […]
TUCSON, AZ – Reviewing a Shpongle performance, one critic proclaimed that their “music opens up your mind to a point where you are free to develop your own ideas, images, and meanings.” The portrayal aptly describes not only the transcendental chill sound of this pioneering Psybient British trio, but it also sums up the vibe […]
UNCASVILLE, CT – When working a corporate event, lighting designers usually have to go with the flow, at least as far as color schemes are concerned. If the company logo relies on a palette that doesn’t translate so well in light, the LD has to figure out how to make the best of the unfortunate […]
LONG BEACH, CA – Sometimes, there really is truth in advertising! When promoting the Cali Vibes festival, organizer California Vibrations, promised fans a chance to step into the SoCal reggae scene with a “stacked lineup” of stars. That’s precisely what they delivered for three days in early February, as their outdoor festival featured 54 performers, […]
DUBLIN – Some 35-years ago, a young Irish singer was performing a gig when she met another aspiring musician who invited her to perform on one of his demo tracks. The singing led to dating, which led to marriage; and in the process set off a love and success story of fairytale proportions. Decades […]
ST. LOUIS– Optimism is always a sign of courage, never more so than when expressed during challenging times. Such was the case on October 21, 2020, when, in the depths of the pandemic, a group of backers unveiled their plans for a new state-of-the-art live entertainment center. “It’s time to put a positive spin out […]
MONTREAL – Adversity never lasts nearly as long as the innovations it inspires. Proof of this truism is plain to see (and hear!) at Live Dans Ton Salon, a livestream entertainment venue that occupies a converted warehouse in the suburb of Chambly. As its name suggests, Live Dans Ton Salon (Live In Your Living Room) […]
BIRMINGHAM, AL– Ghost Train Brewing Company is long on atmosphere with its spacious, breezy laid back décor, a beer list that stretches out for miles, and frothy house-made beverage like its Kettle Sour and Gulf Coast IPA that are so tasty they’re even sold at national chains. But if there’s one thing that the iconic […]
MOSCOW– Flexibility is woven into the very fabric of Action, a new 15-story office complex owned by Action Mediagroup, that combines advanced technology and ultra-modernistic architectural concepts with sustainable, ecological design features that bring its occupants closer to nature in the very heart of the city. This is clear for all to see every summer […]
PUEBLA, MEXICO– Daring acrobatic performers are as much a part of a circus as jugglers and clowns. This is especially true at Gran Circo Bardu, which, having no animals in its rink, relies heavily on the amazing feats of physical dexterity by its acrobats to thrill audiences. These nimble artists aren’t the only ones […]
BRAFORD, UK – At the height of the industrial revolution, Bradford’s dominant position within the northern textile industry earned itself the nickname “Woolopolis.” Some two centuries later, a group of enterprising locals has undertaken an initiative to celebrate the city’s past and look forward to its future with Bradford is #LiT. A festival of art […]
PALM BEACH — In 1926, The Architectural Forum hailed The Breakers as “one of the most magnificent, successful examples of a palatial winter resort.” Almost a century later, this description resonates as brilliantly and true as ever. Nestled on 140 acres of oceanfront property, the breathtaking Renaissance Revival hotel exudes luxury and elegance from […]