MADRID – The great Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis once referred to Niccolò Paganini as a “phenomenon” rather than simply an extraordinary talent. It was an apt description. In a relatively short, tumultuous life filled with passionate romances and bitter rivalries, the petulant genius blazed through Europe, upending musical orthodoxy with his novel compositions and pioneering techniques that continue to influence the way the violin is played to this day.  Producciones Yllana captures the... MADRID – The great Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis once referred to Niccolò Paganini as a “phenomenon” rather than simply an extraordinary talent. It was an apt description. In a relatively short, tumultuous life filled with passionate romances and bitter rivalries, the petulant genius blazed through Europe, upending musical orthodoxy with his novel compositions and pioneering techniques that continue to influence the way the violin is played to this day.  Producciones Yllana captures the...

JAKARTA, INDONESIA  – Organizers had big plans for FLAVS when they sat around a table planning the event last year. Billing itself as “the largest hip-hop festival in Indonesia,” FLAVS was more than ready to live up to this claim. Glastonbury headliner Stormzy was schedule to appear at the festival, which was supposed to kick off April 4 at Istora Stadium in center of the city. So too were  international stars... JAKARTA, INDONESIA  – Organizers had big plans for FLAVS when they sat around a table planning the event last year. Billing itself as “the largest hip-hop festival in Indonesia,” FLAVS was more than ready to live up to this claim. Glastonbury headliner Stormzy was schedule to appear at the festival, which was supposed to kick off April 4 at Istora Stadium in center of the city. So too were  international stars...

MYKONOS, GREECE – Happy are those who get to sail the Aegean Sea. Visitors to Cavo Paradiso would have no argument with this sentiment uttered since the time of ancient Athens. Perched atop a granite outcrop overlooking the billowy Mediterranean embayment, this iconic open-air nightclub enchants patrons with its breathtaking views. The world class DJs who perform here don’t require a backdrop, not with the starry sky and wide expanse of... MYKONOS, GREECE – Happy are those who get to sail the Aegean Sea. Visitors to Cavo Paradiso would have no argument with this sentiment uttered since the time of ancient Athens. Perched atop a granite outcrop overlooking the billowy Mediterranean embayment, this iconic open-air nightclub enchants patrons with its breathtaking views. The world class DJs who perform here don’t require a backdrop, not with the starry sky and wide expanse of...

SUNRISE, FL - Chauvet has doubled its capacity to serve customers in the west region of the US by opening a 35,000 square foot satellite facility in Las Vegas. The new office-warehouse-service center complex is twice the size of the company’s West Coast Burbank, CA satellite facility that it will be replacing on Aug 10th . “Our investment in a new, larger and more technologically advanced facility reflects our commitment to this industry... SUNRISE, FL - Chauvet has doubled its capacity to serve customers in the west region of the US by opening a 35,000 square foot satellite facility in Las Vegas. The new office-warehouse-service center complex is twice the size of the company’s West Coast Burbank, CA satellite facility that it will be replacing on Aug 10th . “Our investment in a new, larger and more technologically advanced facility reflects our commitment to this industry...

HEREDIA, COSTA RICA – Scars are where the light shines through wrote the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. In the searing and intense multi-media dance performance Cicatriz (“scars”) Alvaro Piedra masterfully wielded light to penetrate the tangled layers of shame and secrecy that have often kept issues of gender and violence against women hidden in darkness. Aiding him in this endeavor was a newly acquired ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 that he adroitly used to create... HEREDIA, COSTA RICA – Scars are where the light shines through wrote the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. In the searing and intense multi-media dance performance Cicatriz (“scars”) Alvaro Piedra masterfully wielded light to penetrate the tangled layers of shame and secrecy that have often kept issues of gender and violence against women hidden in darkness. Aiding him in this endeavor was a newly acquired ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 that he adroitly used to create...