RIP Jody Hanson from ETC
Oh wow. What a bummer of a thing to read. ETC‘s long time Promo and Ad Manager, Jody Hanson, passed away this last weekend. I just found out about it. That lady was awesome – a hard driving deal...
View ArticleRIP Rutherford the Brave, Super Lumen Kitty
No one but me probably cares about this, but since it’s my website and all… Today in 2007, my favorite cat passed away. His name was Rutherford the Brave, and he was a total lighting designer’s kitty....
View ArticleHorrifying Statistics About Our United States Classroom Experiences
This is barely lighting related, but in my current state of mind, I had to share this with you. Please join me in making this horrifying group of statistics go away. Does it surprise you that...
View ArticleOklahoma City National Memorial at Night – A Photo Tour
This has to be said – if you want to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the best time to get the best experience is after the Sun sets. For almost 1.25 years now I have lived directly across...
View ArticleHelp A Killed and An Injured Brother in the Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse...
UPDATE: I have received information on how to make donations to Nate Byrd’s family. Send donations to: IATSE LOCAL 30 ATTN:NATHAN BYRD FAMILY (you MUST SPECIFY) 1407 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE...
View ArticleIndiana State Fair Stage Collapse Claims A Seventh Victim
I want to make sure that no one ever forgets these two images: Unfortunately, this horrible accident has claimed its seventh life, and now Meagan Toothman’s family is donating her organs, perhaps later...
View ArticleJovanotti Concert Truss Collapse. 1 Dead, 8 Injured.
These types of stories are so hard to read, and even more difficult to write. I’m not sure if you’ve seen the images on this one, but there’s been another trussing collapse, this time in Trieste,...
View ArticleELS and the Family of Danilo Morales Need Our Thoughts Today.
The good folks at Entertainment Lighting Services in Sun Valley, California need our thoughts today – actually yesterday when they tweeted about it was the start, and even before that. If you’ve...
View ArticleTragedy at KA in Las Vegas — Sarah Guyard-Guillot Falls to Her Death During...
Update, Wednesday, July 3, 2013: Clark County Nevada Coroner’s Office releases a statement in the investigation of Sarah Guyard Guillot’s death. From the press release, bolding is mine: The Clark...
View ArticleDemfys Fyssicopulos, You Left Us Too Soon
The industry is mourning the passing of Demfys Fyssicopulos, favorite programmer/LD to many high profile acts, from Prince to Black Eyed Peas, Tupac’s hologram at Coachella, and Maroon 5, just to name...
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Reversed Decisions in the Indiana State Fair Disaster
More news from the giant clusterf*ck that is the collapse of the Sugarland rig at the Indiana State Fair a few years ago… seven people killed by falling equipment and truss, and more than fifty...
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Joe Spira, Inventor of the Household Dimmer, Dies
Unfortunately, Joe Spira has passed. Joe was the man behind Lutron, otherwise known as having a household dimmer in about every place you could imagine of their brand name. We’re really sorry to...
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Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead has Died
I'm sorry to Lemmy's family and friends and fans across the world. Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead has lost his fight with cancer. Read the full story over at the site: Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead has...
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David Bowie Has Now Become StarMan. RIP
There’s a starman waiting in the sky; He’d like to come and meet us, But he thinks he’d blow our minds. There’s a starman waiting in the sky; He’s told us not to blow it ‘Cause he knows it’s all...
View ArticleHelp A Killed and An Injured Brother in the Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse...
UPDATE: I have received information on how to make donations to Nate Byrd’s family. Send donations to: IATSE LOCAL 30 ATTN:NATHAN BYRD FAMILY (you MUST SPECIFY) 1407 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE...
View ArticleIndiana State Fair Stage Collapse Claims A Seventh Victim
I want to make sure that no one ever forgets these two images: Unfortunately, this horrible accident has claimed its seventh life, and now Meagan Toothman’s family is donating her organs, perhaps later...
View ArticleJovanotti Concert Truss Collapse. 1 Dead, 8 Injured.
These types of stories are so hard to read, and even more difficult to write. I’m not sure if you’ve seen the images on this one, but there’s been another trussing collapse, this time in Trieste,...
View ArticleELS and the Family of Danilo Morales Need Our Thoughts Today.
The good folks at Entertainment Lighting Services in Sun Valley, California need our thoughts today – actually yesterday when they tweeted about it was the start, and even before that. If you’ve...
View ArticleTragedy at KA in Las Vegas — Sarah Guyard-Guillot Falls to Her Death During...
Update, Wednesday, July 3, 2013: Clark County Nevada Coroner’s Office releases a statement in the investigation of Sarah Guyard Guillot’s death. From the press release, bolding is mine: The Clark...
View ArticleDemfys Fyssicopulos, You Left Us Too Soon
The industry is mourning the passing of Demfys Fyssicopulos, favorite programmer/LD to many high profile acts, from Prince to Black Eyed Peas, Tupac’s hologram at Coachella, and Maroon 5, just to name...
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