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Butch Allen, International Man of Lighting-ry, Lighting Insights
Those of you who know Butch Allen are always glad to see that big ass smile he carries around, and it’s always a great thing to see him around the trade show circuit when he’s not busy out there...
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Stage Collapse in China with Full Choir, 8 Injured
I was hoping we’d have more information by now, but something to remember with this story is that it happened in one of the most media-controlled countries on Earth… A full choir was rehearsing on...
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Chauvet DJ is Looking for A New Product Manager!
Jobs, jobs, and more jobs. Right now my friends of light, this is a job seeker’s market! The company I work for, Chauvet, is looking for a new Product Manager for its DJ products division. Are you...
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An Unnecessary, Stupid, Irresponsible Death in the Theatre
Another bit of pretty stupid news — another death in our industry to report. You’ve probably already heard, but a fan was crawling around the catwalks at the Aragon Ballroom for the Chevelle show...
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CHAUVET Professional is Looking for a Customer Engagement and Education Manager
It’s my pleasure to post my job at CHAUVET Professional on JimOnLight.com because it’s a great company and the JimOnLight audience is comprised of lighting professionals who will benefit from the info…...
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CHAUVET Professional is Looking for A Marketing Manager
Attention lighting marketing executives and brand managers, there’s a hot job open for you right now! CHAUVET Professional is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to rock and roll with the...
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Heading to #EDX2015 in Bel Air, MD, Tra La Laa
Who’s going to the Entertainment Design Expo event at Harford Community College tomorrow? Barbizon is doing a cool free-attendance event (<cough> free <hack> FREE <pneumothorax>...
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Happy Canada Day, Mophos!
My time in Canada was a good time, generally — and the people there, especially outside of the major cities, are as pleasant as the smell is sweet coming off of the prairies in Ontario. As an American...
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$5 Million Cap Upheld in Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Disaster
“We want all of the profits and none of the responsibilities!” Isn’t law just so much fun? I have learned so much in watching the legal process over the last few years since the 2011 Indiana State...
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Today’s the 70th Birthday of the Trinity Test, the Day Mother America Birthed...
That’s not one of those hilarious Scrubbing Bubbles with the little yellow beard, that’s the Trinity nuclear test. Scientists figure that the top of that bubble was at 200 meters high, and that photo...
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Findley Quaye Kicked Off the Stage at the Convent for “Polluting the Venue...
In a pretty awesome speech given by promoter Matt Roberts of The Convent Club, Findley Quaye was told to take his shitty music and go home. At least the shitty music he and his boys were playing at...
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Penn and Teller’s Shadows Trick, with Drama
Now, FYI — this may not be news to some of you, but it’s new to me! Have you ever seen Penn and Teller’s show out in Vegas at the Rio? It’s probably one of THE best shows these eyes have ever seen,...
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A Filthy Mouthed Article About Audience Douchebaggery
Just an FYI, Planet Earth – I swear in this article. A lot. It’s 2015, and it’s the way I talk. Moving on. Second FYI – do you have a story about an audience member being a dumbass douchebag? Post it...
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Kodak Implodes the Iconic Building 53
Kodak has imploded the iconic Building 53 in the Eastman Business Park. It’s not the first of the buildings to go, but it is definitely the one that everyone knows — the 9 stack sitting on top has...
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Teching Your Moving Lights Back Into Shape
CHAUVET Professional, still rocking Lighting Insights, delivers a neat video on how to tech your moving lights once they’re back in your shop and are need of the love. Mike Graham took over at Lighting...
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Wheels to the Sky
When you just cant flip another case…Read the full story over at the site: Wheels to the Sky
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Jobs! Gigs! Who Needs New Shoes?
It’s always nice to keep an eye on the job market for people, because it gives me a sense of what is out there and who is looking for what… it’s also a good indicator of revolving door places, places...
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SAY LIGHT BULB AGAIN!
Yes, that old adage about lamps versus light bulbs. To be fair, they do kinda look like a bulb of some sort, like a rose bulb. So, in essence, it’s almost complimentary, because people want them to...
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Ask Us (Almost) Anything
Swiggity swooty! Welcome to the first JimOnLight Ask Us (Almost) Anything! Well, almost anything, we’re mostly skilled in the secrets of working with light! Join us Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 10am...
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Last Time, I SWEAR! BARBIZON MIAMI AVOLITES OPEN HOUSE 8/19, TODAY!!
Ok, ok, I know, I know, if you’re on the JimOnLight mailing list you’ve heard about this, and I don’t want to overstimulate people… Well, actually yes I do, it’s a lot of fun, but in the case of your...
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