KINGSTON, JAMACIA – In Jamaica, a common cheer at events, especially concerts, are shouts of “Lighta, Lighta” accompanied by an enthusiastic audience member or two blasting an open flame towards the night sky in support of performances. Before the pandemic brought large public gatherings to a halt, Tech Diva Ja, provided such a moment for […]
WHITTINGTON, UK – Scotch may still hold sway in Scotland, but in England, gin has recently overtaken its rivals to become the distilled spirit of choice. A big reason behind the juniper berry infused beverage’s rise in popularity is the boom in craft gin distilleries. There are currently about 250 craft gins on the market […]
BLACKPOOL, UK – Thanks to songs such as “You Raise Me Up” and “Have I Told You Lately,” Russell Watson’s unique blend of classical opera and catchy pop has succeeded in rewriting the rule book on popular music. On the road recently with Russell Watson’s latest tour was TPi Awards-nominated LD Ollie Wilkinson of Arranpaul […]
GLENDALE, AZ – Like a good chef looking to spice up a familiar dish, Carlyle Kramer wanted to create a new look for his longtime client Hormel Foods at their annual sales meeting. In the past at this event, Kramer and his team at Audio Visual & Video Resources (AVVR) had used a white 9’ […]
WASHINGTON – Famous lives are often the focus of exhibits at The National Museum of African American History and Culture and its neighbor, The National Museum of American History. But rarely do these two prestigious institutions, which are part of the Smithsonian complex, roll out the red carpet for heroes quite like those who were […]
AJAX, ONTARIO – When Matthew Beauchamp and his team at Mobile Productions were brought in to provide the audio, video and lighting for the InspirEve Gala, they were given simple instructions: “Provide guests with a new, more elegant experience.” They did this quite convincingly, turning the ballroom of the Ajax Convention Centre into an immersive […]
WASHINGTON – When the young man who celebrated his bar mitzvah at Georgetown’s upscale Park Hyatt was born in 2004, Pac-Man was about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Such is the staying power of the iconic video game invented by Toru Iwatani, that the youngster opted to build his reception around a Pac-Man theme. Digital […]
SAN DIEGO – Most of the fans who turned up at The Holding Company to hear a St. Patrick’s Day concert by the popular Irish band The Fooks were appropriately dressed in green. They weren’t alone. The well-known Ocean Beach music venue was also adorned in brilliant emerald, thanks to some imaginative lighting by Matt […]
NEW PROVIDENCE, THE BAHAMAS – This year’s Hero World Challenge at the world-famous Albany Resort generated considerable media attention since it marked the return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf after a 15-month hiatus. All the buzz wasn’t limited to the greens, though. Glitzy dinners and parties associated with the tournament, which benefits Woods’ namesake […]
WORCESTER, MA – Worcester State University’s athletic department has had a lot to celebrate lately. Not only did the school just open a stunning $45.5 million, 100,000 sq. ft. athletic facility on campus, its teams also reached new heights, winning their first ever men’s indoor track and field conference title along with a women’s soccer […]