HARRE, ZIMBABWE – Calling Worship Experience 2020 “inspirational,” is akin to describing the Ferrari 812 as merely “fast.” This year’s edition of the annual gathering at the aptly named Rainbow Towers in this nation’s capital was an ecstatic, full throttled celebration of hope. This was beautifully evident in the musical segment of the event, which […]
SUNRISE, FL – CHAUVET Professional has launched the Conquer All Elements Tour that will see the company participate in a co-sponsored educational session for houses of worship. As its name implies, the tour is part of an ongoing effort by the company to provide technical directors, lighting designers and production managers with insights and information […]
PARMA, ITALY – The sellout crowds that are filling Italian and Swiss concert halls to see the Legend of Morricone can be forgiven if every now and then they forget where they are, and are transported back to a time when they sat in their favorite cinemas. Such is the redolent power of the musical […]
KANSAS CITY – Sunday February 2, 2020, 9:11 pm Central Time. . . Everyone in Kansas City will remember precisely where they were, and what they were doing, at that exact time. It was then that the game clock at Miami Garden’s Hard Rock Stadium struck zero, making it official that the Kansas City Chiefs […]
ANTWERP, BELGIUM – Catchy songwriting and unbridled exuberance, along with a distinctive mix of Dutch, German and English musical influences have kept Belgian singer Dana Winner at the center of the international pop scene for three decades. Her enduring popularity was emphatically demonstrated at her recent televised 30th anniversary show at the Lotto Arena which […]
VILLEFONTAINE, FRANCE – Stylish fashion should always be showcased in an elegant setting, even when it is offered at an attractively discounted price. Such was the guiding philosophy of The Village Outlet when it opened in this area of green rolling hills about 40 minutes outside Lyon. Bargains certainly abound at this contemporary outdoor shopping […]
HERTEN, GERMANY – In 1871, a mine was dug in the gently rolling countryside between Essen and Dortmund in the Ruhr region. Over time, the Ewald Colliery grew to become one of the most productive and deepest mines in Europe. Employing up to 4,000 miners, it produced tons of coal to power Germany’s burgeoning industries, […]
BRIGHTON, UK – How does one follow a legend without getting lost in its giant shadow? More often than not, the answer revolves around the idea of creating a new, independent identity. This was the course followed by the owners of The Haunt when circumstances compelled them to relocate their iconic music club to a […]
ORLANDO, FL – Fans who turned out for Anthony Hamilton’s three-date Florida swing in late December finished 2019 with a bang. In addition to seeing the Grammy winning R&B artist perform his hits, they got to enjoy a stellar cast of supporting artists, featuring Ja Rule, K Michelle and Joe. Award-winners and hit-makers in their […]
ANAHEIM, CA – There’s more to the NAMM Show than expansive product displays and informative educational sessions. The annual winter gathering at the Anaheim Convention Center also serves as a showcase for impressive musical talent. This was clearly evident last week as recording stars from a wide range of genres like Animals As Leaders and […]
DURHAM – With its crisp, glimmering lines broken up by the occasional geometric pattern, the new Capital Hills main campus of Summit Church looks right at home in North Carolina’s famed “Research Triangle,” which is routinely ranked as one of the most tech-savvy areas in the United States. The high-tech impression conveyed by the building’s […]
SOMERSET, UK – A talented group of people belong to the Taunton Amateur Operatic Society. Not only are they skilled thespians, many also excel in costume design. So proud were they of the colorful garb they wove for a recent production of Cats, that they came to rehearsals in their finished show attire. In so […]