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Elevate Events: Spectacular Drone Shows

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If you watched the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, you saw the gorgeous fireworks display. A “ring of fire” in a rainbow of vibrant hues illuminated the night sky. But as spectacular as those pyrotechnics were, they weren’t the true star of the show.

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Six Audio Visual Questions to Ask Your AV Experts

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Putting together any type of event production of any size can be a mammoth task. As the organizer – whether for a live event or a virtual meeting – you have many responsibilities to juggle and a myriad of decisions to make. From the tiniest details to bigger-picture concerns, you need …

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First, the Fair. Next, the World!

First, the Fair. Next, the World!

It was May 2, 1893 – the second day of the Chicago World’s Fair. That afternoon, President Grover Cleveland pushed a button to turn on the electricity that brought the fair whirring to life. That night, when darkness cloaked the Windy City, an even more spectacular scene unfolded. Tho …

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Creating a Healthy Lighting Environment

Creating a Healthy Lighting Environment

Lighting has an immensely powerful effect on our circadian clocks (our internal body clocks) and the rhythm of our bodies. We’ve all heard about our circadian rhythms, but some may not know that light has a huge effect on our circadian clock and our health. Our bodies have a strong re …

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