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The ambiance at @lukeskitchensyd (located at the @kimptonmargotsydney on Pitt Street) is both intimate and sophisticated. @stacksydney and FPOV worked closely to ensure the space could transition from a more vibrant daytime feel, to a cozy and relaxed atmosphere at night with the flick of a switch.
The effect was achieved through a combination of warm-dim technology for all the light sources, with the suspended decorative lights being central to the scheme to set the overall mood. A big effort was also given to ensure all the architectural lighting is precisely located to minimise glare and highlight tables and features within the restaurant.
Residing on the edgy south corner of Pitt street, the @kimptonmargotsydney has breathed new life into one of Australia’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture.
FPOV worked closely with @stacksydney on the heritage-listed building, with the goal of retaining the architectural bones of the building whilst giving it that eclectic Kimpton character. The introduction of beautifully crafted custom luminaires as well as the restoration of the existing ceiling lighting feature, pays respect to the buildings Art Deco heritage. By seamlessly integrating the architectural lighting, the design team have elevated the stunning existing features of the space, while bathing it in a modern light.
FPOV are proud to have completed the lighting design for Australia's first Hyatt Centric, located in Melbourne at the corner of Downie Street and Flinders Lane. The hotel is a vibrant addition to Melbourne's hotel offering - which includes the excellent TOMA (by chef Jordan Monkhouse) on the 25th floor. The lighting design provides drama and accent to the textured and bold interior design created by Hecker Guthrie and compliments the decorative fixtures by Melbourne-based fabricators including Volker Haug, Anna Charlesworth, and Porcelain Bear.
The team at @timeoutdubai have a saying, 'if it's great, it goes in the magazine; if it's unmissable, it goes in the Market.' This means a meal at Time Out Market Dubai sees you truly digging into the city's most delicious dishes, cooked by the most exciting talent in town. What you'll find inside is a hand-selected array of everything you could want to eat, drink and see in one of the greatest cities in the world, all under one roof. This food market, the 7th in the group operated by Timeout, has 17 food serveries and 3 bars, showcasing some of Dubai's best food concepts. The outdoor terrace faces the Burj Kalifa with views of Downtown Dubai.
Working with Interior Designers @zebraprojects, FPOV created a modern and dynamic eating experience with stunning views, both inside and out. With glowing curations boards, displayed Timeout Magazine covers from the past 5 decades, the amazing cuisine and performances from local musicians and artists, the stage is set for a curated cultural and dining experience like no other.
Located on the 2nd floor in the City of London’s tallest building, @themarket.22 has the formidable task of catering to all of the tenants food and beverage requirements. With offerings to suit a quick on-the-go lunch, full service fine dining, along with bars, cafes and private functions rooms, The Market has options suit the full array clientele who frequent the building.
FPOV worked with Interior Designers in the UK (@designlsm_uk) and in New York (@themorrisprojectnyc) to create a contemporary concept with a luxurious feel for all. To ensure the ongoing flexibility of the space to suit the various events hosted, an intelligent lighting control system was implemented to allow spaces to adjust lighting scenes to control how much daylight enters the space. An innately lively, creative and welcoming space, @themarket.22 is sure to be a drawcard for the building for years to come.
A warm and welcoming space, ANZ Open House is a refreshing contrast to traditional corporate design. FPOV’s design approach draws strongly on the firm’s extensive high-end hospitality and residential experience.
The team worked closely with interior design firm Foolscap to create a highly detailed and bespoke lighting scheme that utilises low glare, discreet integration, indirect and integrated lighting to create a layered and dynamic lighting experience. The growing emphasis on flexible workplaces with a variety of zones from social event suites, collaborative spaces to quiet rooms has provided an opportunity to re-evaluate the typical lighting approach and methodology to workplace lighting.
Referencing the history of the 1931 Equity Chambers building and the refined interior design, FPOV’s approach for the lighting at Hilton Little Queen is carefully considered, warm and understated. A unique and memorable offering, the development includes a number of excellent F&B offerings – located in the restored grand hall of the original building. The hotel itself includes 254 guestrooms, lobby, executive club lounge, gym and meeting spaces. Drawing on the firm’s passion for heritage architecture the façade lighting scheme is both dramatic and respectful. FPOV oversaw the design of a number of custom elements throughout the development.
Adina Hotel Canberra, designed by Bates Smart architecture and interior designers. This is an airport hotel in Canberra Australia, the primary lighting detail in this space was through indirect illumination from a custom linear profile running through the guestroom. The soft illumination is enhanced with surface mounted spot lights in tailored locations to bring focus to the various room features.
Imagine developing the lighting scheme for a 6-star Hotel with 350 rooms, 13 unique F&B areas, 3 gaming facilities, a luxurious Spa, outdoor and indoor recreational facilities and 80 private apartments, collaborating with designers located all over the world and having construction running through a global pandemic.
This is Crown Towers Sydney. Through the challenges came a result that is a spectacular resort which quickly became a benchmark in the Hospitality sector worldwide.
We were fortunate to collaborate with international design firms like Wilkinson Eyre, Meyer Davis, Blainey North and Studio PCH to name a few. Thanks to our extended experience in the hospitality sector and the ability to implement our vast resources at critical phases of the project, we were able to deliver outstanding results across the entire resort.
The Bay Centre renovation generates flow from the lobby through to the upper floor workspaces and end of trip facilities. Lighting design plays an important role to tie all the settings together. Once inside the lobby, a back-lit double height onyx wall immediately catches guests’ attention. The Café area and meeting booths have a warm and inviting hub of activities. Linear extrusion, integrated into the timber batten wall, runs vertically, and continues horizontally in the ceiling – creating a sense of verticality and depth for the lobby. FPOV close collaboration with Gray Puksand insured that light was integrated into project details that make light inseparable from the architectural aesthetic.
FPOV have a long standing relationship with Sheraton On the Park in Sydney Australia, this is the second time we have worked on a renovation project at the property.
The update to the port corchere is the first phase of a wider renovation coming soon.
BELON HK is a neo Parisian restaurant created by Joyce Wang Studio wit Chef Matthew Kirkley, whose restaurants in the US are recipients of Two and Three Michelin Stars.
The space is cloaked in rich texture enhanced by integrated lighting and deep contrast accent downlights to tables.
The new entry to Adelaide's Train station's North entry is part of a larger plan to renovate and upgrade the Riverbank Precinct and Festival Plaza.
The architecture and materiality enable us to play with back lit glass and grazing light to enhance the curvature of the structure arches.
Perth's most iconic and prestigious tower lobby has been reinvigorated with a stunning curved stone core, new sophisticated business pods and a light and fresh café to strike a contemporary balance between work and life. The lighting scheme celebrates the volume of the lobby, with integrated light enhancing architectural form and textures.
The second Next Hotel property that FPOV have lit, the lighting scheme for Next Hotel Melbourne provides warmth and accent to the refined interior design which is inspired by world travel and the local neighbourhood of Collins Street, China Town, and the original site for the city's Horse Bazaar. FPOV over saw the design of a number of custom elements, including the main central stair feature.
Yarra One is luxury inner-city living at its finest. Located in Melbourne's South Yarra, Yarra One is a beautiful and welcoming haven of calm, rich textures, and warmth. From the shared community atrium to the rooftop terrace this project showcases FPOV's highly detailed and considered approach to lighting.
Just outside the Centre of Melbourne, M Gallery by Sofitel Chadstone designed by DWP interiors tea and Bates Smart Architecture, is within the luxury shopping, dining and entertainments districts. Together with the overall architectural lighting the FPOV team designed a custom feature chandelier at the entry lobby s well as a digital artwork designed by our AV team.
Fish Lane is an arts precinct first commissioned in 2006 by Brisbane council in Queensland Australia, a vibrant zone of restaurants, bars and public art bringing this urban space to life as part of an overall urban renewal.
Now a bustling night time environment with lighting suited to entice locals to enjoy all that is offered.
Crossley Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the Melbourne's historical theatre district, Lancemore Crossley Street , which provided the team the perfect opportunity to draw on our theatre and stage lighting knowledge whilst creating an unexpected and layered hospitality experience.
FPOV oversaw the dramatic architectural lighting as well as a number of custom-designed elements throughout the hotel, including reclaiming, reconditioning (and subsequent disassembling of) the main chandelier in the lobby and graphic light installations at each guestroom lift lobby.
The main chandelier was reclaimed and used to hang in Melbourne's heritage icon, George's Department store.
Thanks to interior designers Carr, from Melbourne and our client Lancemore Hotels
A simple and elegant lighting scheme enhanced the sense of lightness and volume within the two lobbies with integrated light enhancing architectural form by Woods Bagot and Universal Design Studio.
The Jewel towers preside over the Pacific ocean in the Gold Coast of Australia.
Designed by BDI Design they are inspired by the Smokey Quartz Crystals found in the region.
FPOV worked with DBI and client AW Jewel Pty Ltd to enhance the geometry of the building facades with a colour changing, kinetic lighting solution
Drawing on our hospitality experience, and in close collaboration with architects Fender Kastalidis Australia, the recently refurbished façade, lobby and end of trip facilities, features luxurious polished brass pendants undulating in the voluminous entry reflecting the warmth of the uplit sandstone clad walls. Deeper into the lobby, the high contrast lighting with pronounced feature elements moves away from the ideals of traditional commercial lobby and closer to those of a hotel lobby lounge.
Our gratitude goes out to Mirvac, TSA Management and Built for the continued support during the design and delivery of this prominent Sydney project.
The first of a number of our projects in Kenya, The Social House is a boutique hotel designed around the rooms of a home. The ‘House’ is predominantly about engagement with guests and relaxed social interaction. Guests arrive in the ‘Living Room’ and have a choice of 83 ‘Bedrooms’ and four F&B spaces.
Meeting rooms named ‘The Garage’ and ‘The Shed’ help to facilitate the lounges as a place for working as well as pleasure.
Working with Areen Design, FPOV sought to drive the lighting scheme predominantly through the decorative light fixtures with the integrated architectural lighting adding depth to each space.
Working with Bates Smart who delivered the interiors and architecture FPOV illuminated this central Sydney Hotel for DOMA who we recently also completed ACT Government Office in Canberra.
Thanks to Bates Smart and DOMA for your continued support and faith in FPOV to enhance these projects with light.
This outstanding new neighbourhood holds so much history and heritage. Where the Inglis Stables were for many years, we worked closely with Cbu’s, Bates Smart, Smart Design Studios and Arcadia on the first stage, to deliver a lighting design to the residential and retail areas as well as the beautiful and invited outdoor areas. the only way to stop kids playing in the play area, is urning off the lights at night
A project the Australia government. Working with interior designers and architects at Bates Smart we brought in a sense of daylight in to these spaces with back lit ceilings, whilst using desk mounted task lighting for work positions in the atrium space.
The ribbon of light encircles the atrium drawing the eye to the skylights above and follows the spiral staircase throughout the levels.
55 Clarence street is a commercial office space in Sydney Australia, integrating the retro 1970’s façade with the lobby upgrade; ushering in a sense of ‘New York cool’ to activate the urban street presence.
Working with interior designer Gray Puksand and built by FDC we all worked through tricky times to bring this project to completion for our clients Zone Q and Artifex Property.
In the heart of Sydney harbour is the world famous Taronga Zoo. A zoo with some of the best views in the world now has a world class eco retreat.
Working with Cox Architects and Chada interior designers we applied light delicately to this prominent site nestled within the bushland around Sydney Harbour.
Italy's oldest super market chain, Esselunga started in 1957. Working in close collaboration with Landini Associates to bring this master class in retail design to life.
We have become well known for our design expertise in gaming venues around the world, current working on Casino Projects in Australia, Manila, Singapore and Macau they are the ultimate in hospitality venues with multiple F7B offerings and luxury suites to go along with the opulent gaming areas.
We recently completed this Project at a Casino in Australia, where we developed the suit of decorative products alongside the world’s leading chandelier manufacturers and the interior design team.
Designed by Architects SOM and interiors by Nic Graham Associates, we completed the lighting deisgn for this project was completed back in 2018; with a colour, movement and custom elements narrative moving deep in to all areas of the hotel.
The sister hotel to Upper House in Hong Kong, Upper House designed by Kengo Kuma Architects is in Beijing. A beautiful reception is back with translucent screen both back and front lit for different times of day.
Coming soon the long awaited luxury integrated Casino Resort, Crown Resort Sydney. To be the most luxurious hotel, residential Casino resort in Australia and possibly the SEA region if not the world, our team is very happy to be working alongside, Wilkinson Eyre (UK), Meyer Davis (USA) and Bates Smart (Australia) amongst other specialist designers from around the world on this project.
In many of our hospitality projects we get involved in custom designed decorative fittings, Casino clients have a variety of applications for this type of work. Here are a few of our designs for a recent project.
Located in the heart of Lane Cove, Sydney, The Canopy has been one of the most relevant commercial and social spaces in the area.
FPOV worked in close collaboration with architects and designers, using light to draw attention to the sculptural mirror canopy and landscape elements.
The Multi Residential sector is really stepping up the game in the quality of the product being showcased in recent years and Vue Broadbeach sits very close to the top. Beautifully design from the street to the tower top, this project has left no string untouched. Architecturally detailed with fine precision, combined with curated interiors by Mandy and her team. The lighting is a very important identifier for the project, and we were focused on a great result.
This recent completed, private residence in the heart of Jumeirah, overlooking the Burj Al Arab, in Dubai UAE; was designed by architects SAOTA from South Africa.
Working with SAOTA we provided a multi layered lighting solution, implement warm dim technology to create that intimate night time environment critical for home environments.
Residential showroom lighting design has to draw on the essence of lighting a residence, whilst still providing appropriate solutions for a sales environment.
At the Aria Display suite in Queensland Australia we worked with Koichi Takada Architects to enhance the sales suite experience and to demonstrate the lighting approach to the apartments.
In anticipation of the reopening of retail venues across the world, the Castle Towers regeneration project continues with the completion of the food court area.
What a beautiful park for the children of Gainsborough Greens to enjoy; created by Form Land Landscape Architects and to be enjoyed day or night thanks to the lighting design by our Gold Coast team.
Recently complete Oasis Gaming at The Star Gold Coast Casino, Australia. Working with BSPN Architecture our Gold Coast team completed the lighting design as a part of our ongoing works at the Casino
Saadiyat Island resort in Abu Dhabi is a Jumeirah Hotels property, the second we Jumeirah Project we have completed following the Etihad Towers also in Abu Dhabi.
Working with DBI Design on architecture and interior design, this luxury resort is offers a 6 star experience. Upon entry you are greeted by an amazing installation created by Preciosa, representative of the resorts sea side location.
Anticipating the opening of the magnificent Crown Resort Sydney, integrated resort project, the One Barangaroo apartment suite designed by Meyer Davis is a window into what's to come for this luxury development.
SWIRE Hotels - The Opposite House - we worked with Kengo Kuma team to create a #backlit feature wall made by Washi paper - photograph by Owen Raggett.
The new luxury hotel is part of the landmark development at Elizabeth Quay, overlooking the Swan River and Kings Park. The opening of the hotel also marks the 100th Ritz-Carlton property globally and heralds a much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brand to Australia.
We’re thrilled that our latest project, Jab gym in Brunei is now open. Fantastic interior design by Kean Brands. The client is a true fitness fan. He’s also His Royal Highness Prince Marren of Brunei The gym offers boxing, yoga, juice bar.
For the last two years our lighting design team in Sydney have been working with concept designer Benoy and Cox Architecture along with RCP Australia, Mainbrace Constructions Pty Ltd, and the David Jones team on their Flagship Store in Sydney.
We’re very proud to have received this award from the IDA for the interior lighting design for 347 Kent Street, a commercial project designed by the Woods Bagot team for Invest Properties, project managed by EVC part of TSA management.
Following our collaboration with Australia Luxury Retailer David Jones in the renovation of the Flagship Sydney Store, we have recently completed a further project in Carindale Brisbane.
Working with interior designer Joyce Wang for both the Kyubi Japanese Restaurant and the Oscuro Cigar Lounge with London’s prestigious Arts Club; the aim was to provide contemporary feel to both spaces, with many layers of light both within the architecture and integrated in joinery units.
The Kyubi space is vibrant and the open kitchen being the star of the show.
Oscuro has a more relaxed feel with a variety of exotic decorative lights.
A look back at some of the work we did at The Star in Sydney Australia.
The refurbishment of this workspace happened directly opposite one of our recent projects ‘Arc by Crown’, the amazing brick façade by Koichi Takada Architects.
We worked with architects Woods Bagot on the façade lighting and internal lighting to the share workspace and reception / café area. Creating targeted lighting approached to the varied work spaces in the multi-use area, ensuring there is an environment suitable to what ever you task is.
The curvature and materiality of the space enhanced with cove lighting and the double height column at the entry transitioned the glass plank façade material from outside to in, the uplighting to the internal face lifting the entry experience.
Following a number of successful collaborations over the years with Swire Group, working on Cathay Pacific lounges and the Upper house in Hong Kong, we recently completed the lighting design for the Opposite House, Union Bar in Beijing; working with interior designers Avroko.
A sophisticated workplace in Hong Kong, taking reference from the traditional whilst embracing contemporary design.
Our UK studios are currently working on the lighting refurbishment of Chatsworth House in the English countryside. One of the UKLs finest country houses, Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
Chatsworth contains works of art that span 4,000 years, from ancient Roman and Egyptian sculpture, and masterpieces by Rembrandt, Reynolds and Veronese, to work by outstanding modern artists, including Lucian Freud, Edmund de Waal and David Nash.
This incredible sculpture by artist Ian Haggerty celebrating Bond university’s 30 year birthday is lit powerful through the simplicity of the illumination. A masterclass in reflection and refraction to create a dramatic backdrop at night. Two layers of light, submersible uplights within the pool below throw ripples on to the ceiling whilst the focussed white light from above cuts through creating the refracted light bouncing off the polished materials.
Illustrating the limitless possibilities of education with 26,000+ past students names engraved and a globe below representing 100 countries the students have come from.
Checking progress at Resorts World Manila Okura Hotel.
Working closely with the University, Architectus and Oculus landscape, FPOV provided lighting design to the heritage façade as well as the new contemporary extension. Integrate lighting within the landscape sets the scene as the link between the two.
A heritage property with a modern extension required two very different approaches to reflect the nature of the spaces in the Australian residence. One more architectural and one more decorative, but each with the same approach to layering of light.
Our latest project in Dubai, Chuan was designed by Sean Leung and Aedas out of Hong Kong.
The inspiration for “Chuan” comes from the rivers and streams of China, the Yangtze River, the Yellow River and the Songhua River, which are the origin of Chinese culture. In China, “Chuan” symbolizes “water”, symbolizing wealth, meaning that hundreds of rivers return to the sea, and endless life.
Since 1964, Kitchen Director Master Sun has served Chinese leaders including Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin. He has also served many other foreign leaders, including former US Presidents Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush, former Prime Minister of Japan Kakuei Tanaka, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher etc.
FPOV is very proud to have worked on this project.
In the oldest part of Sydney’s Rocks precinct is Campbells Cove, it borders Sydney harbour with amazing views of the Sydney Opera House.
FPOV were engaged to illuminate the public precinct, to enable visual orientation and draw attention to the architectural and landscape elements.
Designed by KTA (Koichi Takada Architects) the multi award winning, multi residential project has a number key features which we enhanced with light. The brick facade brick facade is a triumphant piece of architecture, the rooftop terrace pictured below caps the building and the internal swimming pool with its cave like form created with timber slats is uplight to create a swimming experience like no other.
FPOV were engaged as lighting designers to this commercial lobby space designed by Bates Smart in Sydney.
The back lit glass walls being a major element in the space.
Work at the 161 Sussex Street following the completion of the Hyatt Regency, continues with the recent opening of Jackalberry; with a strong concept of oasis and exploration this character filled bar is full of texture; a treat to enhance with light.
Working with Woods Bagot architects and interior designers FPOV provided the lighting design for this commercial lobby space. The simplicity of the architecture and monolithic use of materials and form called for a planer approach to lighting. Using wall washers to the white marble wall the space is indirectly illuminated whilst the vertical illumination draws users through the space. A secondary approach was taken to the timber walls, where a more texture and rich material is enhanced with downlighting.
FPOV are very happy to announce that we have been voted ‘Best International Architectural Lighting Design Practice 2019’. A great start to our global operation, very proud of our teams who work tirelessly to deliver for our clients each day.
To read more about our approach, click here to download the article from Lux Life Magazine.
POINTOFVIEW, the award winning creative design consultancy; specialising in architectural lighting design and audio-visual systems design; founded in Australia in 2002, today announced it is merging with UK and Hong Kong-based FIREFLY Lighting Design to create a new brand, FPOV.
We are very happy to announce that following the expansion of our design studio last year in to the Gold Coast through the merger with our colleagues POV-TDLD the opening of our Perth lighting design studio lead by studio director and lighting designer Simon Lefort, this continues the growth of our studio to meet with our clients demands.
Over the past 5 years we have been working with the club and Altis architecture on the refurbishment of this project, including gaming areas and multiple food and beverage outlets.
The newest in the W Hotel portfolio, W Brisbane is a dynamic property design by Nic Graham & Associates. We enhanced the textural palette through a restrained use of architectural, dynamic and coloured lighting in line with the hotel branding and market positioning.
In the shadow of the Burj Khalifa, Sean’s Kitchen Dubai is in the Zaha Hadid designed Dubai Opera House. Designed by Interior design Alexander & Co, POINTOFVIEW provided the lighting design to our third Sean’s Kitchen with Chef Sean Connelly.
A hotel like no other, United Places is a totally unique and boutique experience. Lighting is used in a balanced and selective manner to enhance the architectural form and finish without imposing upon it.
The hotel consists of twelve rooms over three levels with a lobby experience on the ground floor. The lighting scheme is carefully considered and a testament to the notion of “just enough” which is one of PointOfView’s guiding principles.
Opened for the Gold Coast Commonwealth games, this luxury 6* hotel forms part of the newly developed Star Casino complex in the Gold Coast. We developed a suite of custom decorative fittings to bring individuality and luxury to the project
Extending our hospitality expertise to fitness, POINTOFVIEW have recently completed the boutique Virgin Active Gym in Barangaroo Sydney. Implementing dynamic lighting synchronised with the audio specific to each class the lighting is an integral part of the user experience.
This is the completion of a luxury residence in Sydney Australia with SAOTA architects and ARRCC interior designers from South Africa. The privacy screen on the façade is made from the plastic chainmail created for the lord of the rings movies. In this application light is grazed across it at night to make a visual barrier, by day it acts as a semitransparent shade screen.
The first of our two M Gallery Hotels completed earlier this year. Celebrating racing history and the thoroughbred industry, The William Inglis is a boutique equine themed, M Gallery by Sofitel 5-star hotel.
The William Inglis Hotel is an iconic destination in Sydney with rural soul, celebrating a passion for equine culture and heartfelt hospitality for generations in the making.
Working closely with Interior Designers Chada, the POV team illuminated the public spaces to this individual hotel.
Working with project managers EVC we transformed this previously drab commercial lobby space in to something spectacular. Architectus created the space and working with their ID team we custom designed the ring pendant installation, and enhanced the café area.
A recent collaboration with M&L hospitality. The newly opened West Hotel in SYDNEY is a Curio Collection hotel by HILTON. Interior design by Woods Bagot and Architecture by Fitzpatrick and Partners.
Bringing together our lighting design and AV / theatre designs skills; working closely together with interior designer JCB, to deliver a truly impressive concept for Mercedes.
Following from our involvement with the Opera Residences at Circular Quay Sydney, which reached record high prices for residence in Sydney, we have worked on the next super luxury residences being delivered in Double Bay. 1788
Opening tonight the William Inglis Hotel MGallery by Soffitel is a boutique equine themed hotel adjacent to the thoroughbred sales arena and parade ring. Below is the stable area for some world class race horses.
This is the first of two MGallery projects we are working on in Sydney, the second still in construction in the centre of Sydney incorporating the heritage Porterhouse building housing multiple F&B venues. Watch this space.
We are proud to announce the completion of our first European project.
After a decade of collaborate with Qantas, we have taken our POINTOFVIEW to London and worked with Woods Bagot to design the lighting to the all new Qantas Lounge at London Heathrow.
This project now takes our work across the globe to an ever extended reach. Five continents and counting, only South America and Antarctica to go!
The Moreton is a luxury residential development by Mirvac, with Smart Design Studio as architects and interior designers. We were engaged as lighting designers to enhance the public areas.
Bringing our hospitality lighting credentials to the high seas, POV were engaged for the refurbishment work on the Pacific Explorer Cruise Ship.
Today marks the dawn of a new era for both TDLD and POINTOFVIEW.
For POINTOFVIEW the expansion to a third design studio in Australia. Joining our Sydney and Melbourne Studios, Gold Coast (in QLD) extends our service and reach throughout Australia through a team of likeminded designers. The synergy we share between POV and TDLD in design direction, client relations and project portfolios, creates an unrivalled team in this region. It will drive advancement in both local and international projects. In a global client based community it enables our clients to be serviced from local offices with the weight and experience of the overall team. We’re are looking forward to the opportunities this will bring and the realisation of the expansion of POINTOFVIEW.
For TDLD a new chapter of the company; following on from the last 18 years under founder and Australian Lighting Design pioneer Tony Dowthwaite; during which TDLD has grounded itself through design excellence in past projects as the No.1 Lighting Design Practice in QLD and a leader in our region. Through achievements such as Elements of Byron – Byron Bay NSW, Etihad Towers – Abu Dhabi UAE, W Hotel – Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Intercontinental Resort Natadola – Fiji Islands, Westfield Pacific Fair and Shaolin Temple Central China, TDLD has reached admired success in our industry to be built on through this new partnership.
Ash Dowthwaite will become a Director in POINTOFVIEW-tdld looking to drive the team forward to future projects with Tony partnering in the development of this new venture.
We are confident that our management group, combined with our talented diverse design team, will continue to offer design solutions & thorough documentation the broader construction industry.
Working with 'BOLD COLLECTIVE' on this warehouse conversion to create a vibrant working environment for ENERO and Branding, Marketing and PR agency. The lighting approach was driven by the nature of the building; the lighting was all exposed and carefully positioned to enhance the raw materials of the space, brick work and original timbers. Dedicated task lighting as opposed to a general illumination ensured for a dramatic environment with varying light conditions to suit the task at hand.
POINTOFVEW worked closely with COX Architects on the renovation of Wynyard Station. A custom designed profile was designed as a multi=service Unit (MSU) carrying all the necessary services to keep the ceiling free from clutter. The lighting is a direct indirect approach, using warm white in the downlighting elements to create an inviting human scale environment with cool white uplighting to create a sense of openness. We are currently working on Townhall station, to be revealed soon.
A simple but well executed lighting approach to this sculptural gateway in Melbourne. Working with McBride Charles Ryan Architects POINTOFVIEW enhanced to form and textural quality by grazing light from a close offset capturing the curves and punctuated façade.
The Iconic Brisbane riverside development by Harry Seidler has been brought up to date through the implementation of LED units, to provide perfect wall washing to the travertine walls. POINTOFVIEW worked with the existing infrastructure and luminaire locations, due to the cast in positions of the original scheme. Obvious energy and maintenance efficiencies are brought to the project, but the wall washing effect using the optical control available through the Erco LED equipment, has provided an effect far enhanced from the original PAR lamp solution. Interiors by KPDO and landscape design by 360 degrees.
This Burberry store is within a heritage listed building restriction the works that could be undertaken. This project for us was an exercise in upgrading technology, reducing energy consumption, improving visual comfort and enhancing the contrast of light on the merchandise over the ambient lighting. Using SORAA lamps with high CRI to reveal the true colours of the merchandise whilst more than halving the energy using.
PointOfView were appointed as lighting designers at Sky City Adelaide for a series of new works including Sean’s Kitchen. We worked with Sean on his restaurant at The Star in Sydney years ago so it was great to reignite the partnership. This time around Alexander & Co. created the interiors in a polished yet industrial aesthetic lighting the double height volume whilst maintaining intimacy was the key challenge here. Achieved through the use of joinery mounted floor lamps custom designed with accent spots to highlight the dining tables.
Briefed by Parliament of Victoria as lead consultant to bring life back to the 150 year old undercroft passageways PointOfVew created dramatic concourse to this public building enhancing the chiselled blue stone pillars and brick barrel vaulted ceilings with accented spots lights and indirect illumination.
We recently completed the lighting to this iconic space within the Shangri-La hotel in Sydney. Arguably, with one of the best view in the world from a hotel the Horizons Lounge is the private members Lounge for Shangri-La preferred Guests. It has a 5 storey window looking out onto Sydney's world famous Harbour with views to the harbour bridge and the Opera House.
In usual fashion and taking advantage of the volume of the space we custom designed some 'Lighting Elements' that not only created a massive impact to the centre point of the space but is also visible through the window from across the harbour, advertising the Shangri-La's premium offering.
We are currently engaged by Venetian Sands Group on a number of projects in Macau both Retail and Gaming. The recently completed section of the Retail area shows a custom chandelier with varying shades of champagne anodised petals sitting within a carved panelled coffered ceiling. View more project images
Recognised for our expertise in hospitality lighting design we were appointed by Starwood to design the lighting to this fabulous resort in New Caledonia. The architecture was typical to the region and very impressive with 20m soaring timber structure and grass covered roof structure and open walls to truly experience the resort lifestyle. This gave a textural and sculptural canvas for us to enhance with light. Working with Interior Designer Chada we created a more intimate ambience for night time dining and drinking at the bar. Custom made pendants (equally sizeable to suit the space) were created and fondly labelled the lobster pots. These provided the general glow and accent downlighting to tables and passageways.
PointOfView were appointed as Lighting Designers for the lighting for Sydney Australia Townhall in 2012. The majestic and highly details architecture and stonework has now been brought back to life. Using high colour rendering LED products the detail and texture of the sculpture are revealed. The facade is designed with RGBW LEDs to enable the building to be painted with coloured light for festivals and special occasions.
Recently opened at Jupiters Casino in the Gold Coast, Botanica is a perfect blend of inside and out with lighting to detailed and programmed to suit the ambience of conservatory dining. We love Working with DBI, they create amazing spaces, we're looking forward to our new project in Abu Dhabi being completed but have a few years to wait yet.
PointOfView were engaged by Café Sydney to upgrade the bar area in collaboration with Hassell. The main focus of the lighting design was a two way mirror wall in day time reflected the amazing view of the bridge and opera house by night a digital display comes to life with artwork created by Bruce ramus.
The first phase of our lighting design works at Perth Airport have been unveiling a modest yet architecturally beautifully design canopy which is internally illuminated with Lear LED with optical control to enhance the faceted form. PointOfView are working as Lighting Designers across a number of areas of the Domestic and International terminals of this Australian Airport.
We recently moved from our founding home in Rozelle to be closer to the action in the heart of the city. With an opportunity to design our new space we have practiced what we preach in our workspace by creating Custom Lighting Elements focussing on indirect illumination with additional individually controlled task lighting.
Our new design Studio in Sydney has enabled us to grow and we have appointed Simon Lefort as Design manager. Simon joins us with great experience in lighting with a background in theatre lighting his understanding of light and shade, to create drama is an essential skill for the way we work.
Also joining our team is Linsey Walker who joins us as Senior Lighting Designer, Linsey has come to us from the UK with experience in high end residential and civic projects.
With the addition of Linsey and Simon, we have a strong team of 14 across our two offices in Sydney and Melbourne, along with our partnership in the UAE, we have a solid platform to continue to champion lighting design for
The existing club demolished and newly design building by Hassell stands commandingly over the water. The design inside very open to the elements and the lighting helps to enhance daylight by uplighting the ceiling by day and using track mounted spots in between the ceiling panelling by night.
This iconic KPF art deco inspired building needed a face lift the architecture stood the test of time with the finishes still offering a commanding appearance for the high powered business men and women working within the building, but the lighting was not up to the same standard. We approached this building with sensitivity and tailored a lighting solution to sit within the existing space appearing as though it had always been there. Custom design rings offer a sculptural visual whilst the rear stone wall is washed with light.
HotelHotel is a departure from the typical city hotel an urban luxury shack designed by March studio sitting with a building by Fender Katselidis. This is a sustainable project design with drama and texture in mind. For Canberra it’s a sanctuary from corporate hospitality world for those who are feeling a bit rock and roll.
We recently completed the One Spa at RACV in Queensland. It’s a departure from the usual dark moody spa’s the brief here was a fresh open spa to compliment the translucent tensile fabric roof structure designed by PTA. By day daylight streams into the space through the skylights and the fabric roof but night, light is cast up onto the roof, and lighting is integrated into the joinery.
Always a pleasure working with Hassell and a great challenge designing the lighting for their new studio in Sydney. It’s a heritage building with 5* green star aspirations and a tight budget three ingredients that will always drive us to deliver great designs. A complex roof structure didn’t need additional elements to further complicate, so we worked hard within the restraints to conceal equipment whilst meeting the greenstar light requirements (not an easy task!).
Following our engagement with Hassell to light their Sydney Studio Bates Smart were next off the rank, with their conversion of the 20th Century Fox building in Surry Hills.
Six weeks from start to finish! Testament to what can be achieve with a solid budget from the client and open dialogue between contractors and consultants. It really is possible to complete a project without ‘Value engineering’!
The NSW Lighting Awards awards were held at Darling Harbour Convention Centre Friday 22nd November 2013 and the creme de la creme presentation of the evening went to... us... for our fantastic work in the public spaces at the QT Hotel in Sydney's CBD.
The QT Hotel, Sydney is a very special kind of establishment and needed a deft touch a challenge which to our design team which has been well recognised with this award
We have previously partnered with QT Hotels on their Gold Coast Resort and are presently working with them on their new Melbourne project.
Of course this award winning lighting would not have been possible without the efforts of Indyk Architects, Nic Graham + Associates and AHL who created such individual spaces for us to light.
At last Sydney has a boutique hotel where guests from any of the world's great cities will find things very much to their liking.
LIGHTING A BAR WHERE JAMES BOND COULD BE STIRRED NOT SHAKEN
When POV was briefed on the new Collins Bar at the Adelaide Hilton it was indicated by the client they wanted to achieve an ambiance even James Bond (the Daniel Craig version) would find beguiling. It also had to appeal to a travel savvy business clientele and locals wanting a world class experience.
International Hilton guidelines also required 100% of the lighting be LED.
POV has always enjoyed a challenge.
We custom designed a unique central ceiling feature to provide a stunning visual centerpiece above the bar. LED strips on the top of each of its blades light the coffer for high ambient lighting during the day.
The fully glazed facade was particularly tricky. By day, daylight ingress had to be embraced to provide high ambient light levels whilst by night the clientele had to feel enclosed by the space and not be drawn to the busy road and street lighting outside.
White and amber LED's were used within down lights to match to the color temperature shifting of halogens when dimmed, critical in an hospitality environment.
The overall effect is one of style, sophistication and originality.
So should Daniel Craig's 007 adventures ever take him to Adelaide we are quite sure he'll feel very much at home.
PointOfView have completed a lighting installation work for Sydney’s iconic Revesby Workers’ Club. First opened in 1962 on a site that was once ‘Cooke’s Farm’ the total refurbishment of the much loved club cost over AUD $10m.
We were responsible for lighting the entire project. Management duties were performed by Cerno and included all restaurants, gaming areas, gym, café, hairdressers, lounges and stages.
POV has recently won the contract to provide interior lighting design for the new Melco Crown ‘Belle Grande’ Casino and Hotel, part of 1 billion dollar Entertainment City Complex in Manila.
The Casino and Hotel are owned by Australian billionaire James Packer and the son of Asian billionaire Dr Stanley Ho, Lawrence Ho.
They represent the first project undertaken by their company Melco Crown outside Macau.
This is a fabulous win for us as it comes following the work we have already completed for Melco at their 'City Of Dreams' Casino in Macau.
The Entertainment City complex is scheduled to open in mid 2014.
The WA Chapter of the AIA held their Architecture Awards in Perth on Friday, July 5th.
As well as honoring the best architecture in the state for 2012, the ceremony includes the presentation of the prestigious Mondoluce Lighting Award.
"This award is a bit special" said PointOfView Melbourne Director Bernie Tan-Hayes, "because you can't just enter, you work has to be selected. So while we didn't win this year, to be shortlisted is an achievement in itself".
It was PointOfView’s Lighting Design for Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland’s restoration of Hale House, the 1914 heritage building that will be the new home for the premier of WA and up to 30 of his staff that attracted the attention of the AIA this time around.
Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland had already received two architecture awards for Hale House in the Public Architecture and Interior Categories earlier in the evening.
“The night was a great success”, added Bernie, “hopefully lighting will become a permanent category in all architectural award shows”.
POV DesignDirector MarkElliottPOV will team with leading NYC architects Kohn Pedersen Fox (kpf), to provide facade and landscape lighting for a landmark Mumbai based development by Oberoi Realty.
The two tower (69 and 52 story) complex, comprising of an hotel, offices and apartments is known as the 'Worli Mixed Use Development’ named after the high-end suburb of Mumbai it is located in.
This is a terrific win for us. We've already completed other significant assignments in India including a Four Seasons Hotel in New Delhi, and the Westin
Burberry Facade Render LOWWe are working on lighting the facade of the heritage Burberry flagship store in Sydney.
This is an important store for the brand, which combines the full Burberry product offer with the very latest in digital technology, giving shoppers a megawatt brand and luxury experience. Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry said "the innovative store environment inside a beautiful heritage building is the perfect reflection of the history and modern attitude of the Burberry brand".
We are proud to be 'presenting the face' of the Burberry exterior to take it's place among the sights of night-time Sydney. We aim to perfectly express the brand, in light.
We just finished the lighting design for the foyer of this landmark CBD office building, originally built in 1985. The owners recognised the need to re-position the building within the Sydney market place to attract new tenants. The scope of work included remodelling of the loby and its lighting.
Our lighting shifts away from typical down-lighting, and makes a feature of sculpture, coves and artwork. 'Washing' the marble wall enhances the sense of daylight ingress. At night, the wash is turned off and drama unfolds as in-ground uplights kick in. We sought to bring extra value to rich materials and a sense of quality to this prestigious building.
Recently completed the lighting design at Jimbo & Rex at the West End of Crown complex, Melbourne, was an out-of-the-ordinary type of project for POV, but enjoyable all the same. Sara McClintock led the lighting team and took her cue from interiors by Mim Design, where natural materials such as wood, stone, ceramic tile and copper bring character and depth to a relaxed ambiance.
We were delighted to create the lighting design for this sumptuous new restaurant by Neil Perry which opened late in 2012 at Crown Melbourne. Behind the traditional surface of table lamps and chandeliers lie new technologies such as LEDs and fibre optics.
The lighting like the decor by BKH, is slightly enhanced to give a contemporary spin. Marble, leather, velvet banquettes and plush carpets - materials are assembled in a subtly pop version of true Italian luxury. We sourced fixtures from Barovier & Toso (Murano), Masson for Light and Litesource.
We completed the lighting design for Man Tong Kitchen in late December 2012. It's a beautiful space in traditional Chinese teahouse style, but with a
contemporary spin, and a very rich combination of materials and colour. The intention of the lighting is to accentuate this richness, bringing to life the key finishes, artworks, furniture and decorative elements.
The base lighting in the main dining areas is quite dark, while private dining areas are brighter. We made bespoke pendant lanterns reflecting the reds and gold in the decor.
We were proud to win two IES Awards of Commendation, Lighting Design, NSW 2012. At this level, lighting is a highly technical as well as an aesthetic practice,
demanding specialist knowledge and skill. At the JWS offices, timber, leather and lighting effects create an elegance that breathes with a sense of solidity and permanence. At The Darling Hotel, we worked closely with DBI Design, and the biggest lighting challenge was to create a sense of intimacy in the tripple hight atrium in the lobby. Light was sourced at low levels - floor lamps, integrated joinery lighting and in-ground luminaires, and the red feature-wall behind the reception desk draws the eye to a low ceiling zone.
Over a period of five years PointOfView worked with Westfield to bring together this project. A huge redevelopment of an existing property. During the design we challenged the guidelines to bring this project to a successful completion creating a dramatic and inviting shopping experience within the Scentre Group portfolio.
POV Book2 LRThis week we recieved the first copies of our fully illustrated book:
'A Lighting Design Point Of View'
The printers have done a superb job.
It's a tremendously exciting moment.
We are happy to be lighting the spectacular 'Mazda Opera at the Bowl' free concert in Melbourne on Saturday 1st December, showcasing some of the world's favourite arias sung by some of Australia's best singers. The line-up includes Martin Buckingham, Giorgio Caoduro, Nicole Car, Warwick Fyfe, Dominica Matthews, the Opera Australia Chorus and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The Sydney Meyer Music Bowl will be lit up in every sense!
POINTOFVIEW RECIEVES 2010 IES EXCELLENCE AWARD!
Like a precious jewel in the rough, Tasmania's new resort, Saffire, was designed sit perfectly in its delicate environment. Architects Robert Morris Nunn, Interior Designers Chada and Point Of View Lighting toiled carefully to create a structure which mirrors the exceptional light and shade of the natural surroundings.
This careful blending of environment, structure and design has resulted in a building which is both intelligent and inviting. This concept of light and shade typifies Point of View's lighting design of Saffire. The project demonstrates that what you light it is just as important, as what you do not. View more project images
In line with our strong hospitality profile PointOfView have recently completed the lighting design for Sydney's newest and grooviest hotel, QT Sydney. This is Sydney's second new hotel in 2012, following the opening of The Darling at The Star Casino complex, lighting also designed by PointOfView.
This is the second of the new QT brand hotels after QT Gold Coast (lighting by POV). It has an aesthetic not like any other in Sydney and probably in Australia. Taking inspiration from hotels such as Gramercy Park in NYC, it is edgy and playful. The lighting reacts to this language, enhancing feature elements whilst fading into the background so as not to impose on the physical fabric of the space. It's an eclectic mix of industrial heritage building, with exposed services and brickwork, chiming against vibrant FF&E elements. View more project images
PointOfView Lighting Designers in Sydney make The Darling Hotel be the twinkle in the new Star Casino.
Lighting Design within Hospitality environments is a crucial component, no more so than in our late night entertainment venues. The recently opened Darling Hotel, the new 5 star hotel at The Star Casino Complex, engaged multi award winning Lighting Designers PointOfView, in collaboration with interior designers DBI, to deliver a first class environment with individuality as a draw card to the new Star Casino. Through considered application of light the hotel lobby is dramatic and unrivalled in Sydney. PointOfView were also engaged to provide Lighting Design service on the spa, guestrooms and corridors. As well as the VIP high roller extension of the Sovereign Room. View more project images


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Do you love playing games and earning money at the same time? If so, then you should consider playing the best crypto games! Cryptocurrency games are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a unique way to make a profit while having fun.
With the rise of blockchain technology, crypto games allow players to use digital currencies as in-game currency to purchase items, trade with other players, and more! From classic arcade-style games to interactive 3D worlds, there is something for everyone when it comes to the best free crypto games. Check out this blog to learn more about the top crypto games and how to get started playing them today
1. Nine Chronicles
Nine Chronicles is a free crypto game that combines the strategic elements of a trading card game with the immersive experience of a role-playing game. Players can create their own characters, build decks, and battle with others in a quest to become the best warrior of Nine Chronicles.
Nine Chronicles is a free-to-play crypto game and does not require any real money to play. All the items and currency used within the game are acquired through in-game activities, such as playing battles, completing quests, and trading.
The game also has a unique system that allows players to construct their own blockchain-based items. These items are stored on the blockchain and can be used within the game.
Players can also join tournaments to gain more experience and reach higher levels. The game also features a market where players can buy and sell items that can later convert into crypto-based tokens called NCG. Nine Chronicles is an exciting and immersive game that combines the strategic elements of MMORPG and idle games in one.
Iluvium is a AAA crypto game that many have waiting for. This game is in development but this game is a free-to-play game. Meaning you will not need to spend just to play the game. The only thing that you will need is fast internet and a PC that can handle some serious graphics.
These free crypto games have AAA graphics that can even rival some of the most stunning graphics in the traditional game that we know. They also released the alpha version and you can definitely tell how good the graphics of this game is.
Iliuvium is a pokemon based game where you need to capture some monster called Iluviuals. These illuvials are powerful creatures that can only be captured or tamed using in-game items called shards.
Shards have the only way to capture or tamed the illuvial, and we can expect that this item has some great value in the game. Shards can be obtained through mining on the rogue planet. Shard has some rarity, when capturing special or more powerful illuvials you just need to use a special shared to contain it.
3. Every Farm
Every Farm is a fun and interactive game that allows players to grow a farm and earn rewards in the form of cryptocurrency. Players can buy and sell virtual goods, manage their farms, and even compete against other players for rewards.
Every Farm also offers a variety of challenges, such as farming, tending to animals, building structures, and more. Each challenge gives players the opportunity to earn rewards, such as coins and other virtual goods. Players can also complete missions to gain additional rewards.
Every Farm is a great way to learn more about cryptocurrency while having a good time. The game is a free-to-play crypto game that is available only on a mobile.
4. Nino Kuni: Cross Worlds
Nino Kuni: Cross Worlds is a free-to-play crypto game that combines the traditional elements of an RPG with the world of cryptocurrency. Developed by Level 5, the game is set in a world filled with magical creatures and technologies, and players are tasked with exploring the world and facing various challenges.
The game combines traditional RPG elements with the unique addition of cryptocurrency. Players can use in-game currency, called Territe token, to purchase items, upgrade their characters, and unlock new content. Territe tokens can be earned by completing in-game tasks and hunting monsters in the chaos field.
The game also features a trading system, allowing players to exchange in-game minerals called territe for territe tokens. These tokens have value both in the game and in the real life where players can trade in a cryptocurrency exchange for real money.
The world of Nino Kuni: Cross Worlds features a variety of environments, each filled with unique enemies, dungeons, and bosses.
The game also features an expansive crafting system, allowing players to create powerful weapons and armor. Along with the expansive open world, the game also features a variety of minigames, allowing players to challenge their skills. Nino Kuni: Cross Worlds is a unique and exciting online game that combines the traditional elements of an RPG with the world of cryptocurrency.
Mir4 is a high-graphics MMORPG, it has realistic 3D graphics that are pleasing to the eye. Besides its high-quality graphics, it is also a free-to-play crypto game with good gameplay. Players can create and customized their own character appearance, build their own items, trade resources of equipment, and compete with other players.
In Mir4 you can fight various monsters and other players. There is certain parts of the maps where players can fight each other to compete for some valuable resources and increase their level. There are also minerals that you can mine called Dark steel.
Dark steel is essential in the game, it can be used to craft weapons, boost the stats of characters, or convert into a crypto-based token in the game called Draco. The crypto-based token in Mir4 has in intrinsic value and can be traded in the crypto exchange for real cash.
6. Gunship Battle: Crypto Conflict
Gunship Battle: Crypto conflict is a free crypto game built by Joycity. This online game is a strategy game where you can build your own fleet that is composed of Aircraft carriers, jets, armored vehicles, submarines, frigates, and destroyers.
You can join a powerful alliance that can help you to fight some enemy or defend your base from your adversary. This free crypto game is a strategy game, which means your strategy is your main strength in the game. Try to make yourself stronger which will give you freedom and peace of mind in mining valuable resources called Titanium.
Titanium has many uses in the game, it is required to build some war machines, upgrade, and mint a crypto-based token called MILICO. Like other crypto-based tokens, MILICO has a value that is based in the supply and demand in the game.
MILICO can be exchanged into the crypto exchange for other cryptocurrencies or just simply exchange for cash for a quick buck.
7. Axie Infinity: Origin
Axie Infinity: Origin is a great game for both casual and hardcore gamers alike. The game has an intuitive user interface and is easy to learn, but also offers enough depth and complexity to keep experienced players engaged.
The game also features a marketplace, where players can buy and sell Axies, items, and equipment. The game also has an in-game currency called SLP, which can be used to purchase items and even pay for real-world goods and services.
The game is also highly competitive and has an active tournament scene. Players can compete in daily and weekly tournaments for prizes and bragging rights. Overall, Axie Infinity: Origin is a great game that blends the best elements of blockchain-based gaming with traditional gaming.
The game has a vibrant community, an intuitive user interface, and plenty of depth and complexity to keep players engaged. Whether you are a casual or hardcore gamer, Axie Infinity: Origin is a free crypto game worth checking out.
Free crypto games are a good way to earn money for free. It is a kind of side hustle that players can earn money while enjoying playing games. Although some crypto games will not make you rich but instead give you some extra buck in your pocket.
Free crypto games reward players based on their time or efforts without the need to of spending money. Other crypto games have some 2D graphics and others have high-quality and realistic graphics. You can just choose what you preferred when playing this next generation of video games.

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April 20 & 21, 2018
LAS VEGAS JAZZ INVITATIONAL
Guest Artists & Adjudicators
Justin DiCioccio is internationally recognized as one of the foremost jazz educators of our time. In January 2001, he was inducted into the Jazz Education Hall of Fame.
Dan Thomas is a dedicated performer and educator who immigrated to the US from his native Canada in 1993. He is the Associate Director of Jazz Studies at the University Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.
Jazz pianist Angelo Versace has been the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Arizona since 2014. He has been described as "a fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo."
Steve Davis studied jazz under Dr. Jackie McLean at The Hartt School at the Univ of Hartford where he is now a faculty member. He has gigged with Hotep Galeta, Nat Reeves, Don DePalma, and Larry DiNatale among others.
Nat Reeves has an impressive career as a performer and is committed to Jackie McLean's legacy at The Hartt School of Music at the Univ of Hartford. He is most influenced by bassists Sam Jones, Paul Chambers, and Ron Carter.
With over 200 recordings to his credit, New York-based drummer Carl Allen has done everything from sideman, bandleader, entrepreneur, and educator for nearly three decades.
Charles McNeal has been a featured performer at many national and international festivals including Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Porretta Soul Festival.
Steve Roach has been Director of Jazz Studies at California State Univ, Sacramento since 2001. His professional appearances include studio and live sessions with Tito Puente, Louis Bellson, and Rosemary Clooney, among others.


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Peppermint Hot Fudge Sauce
When it's still hot it's a deep, fudgy, smooth, thick-yet-pourable, minty sauce with a hint of vanilla. When you pour it onto cold ice cream, it turns into a chewy caramel candy that keeps you coming back for more. This is also the base for the best homemade Peppermint Mocha of all time!
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 1½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract homemade is best!
- pinch of salt
Melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate together in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and boiling water. Increase heat to medium and stir mixture until it reaches boiling. Boil without stirring for 8 minutes. Really. Do not stir that stuff.
Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract and salt. It will bubble up violently, so be careful. Let rest for 5 minutes before pouring into a heat-proof container with a tight fitting lid. (A canning jar works perfectly for this situation.) Be certain the container you use is small enough to fit into the microwave for reheating purposes. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly lidded, heat-proof container.
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNC Greensboro extended its winning streak to seven matches as they Spartans defeated Georgia Southern, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon in Fleming Gymnasium.
The Spartans improved to 13-9 this season and 6-2 in Southern Conference play. Georgia Southern dropped to 15-8 on the year and 5-3 in league action.
"Today was a really big win against a quality opponent," said head coach Patrick Nicholas. "I was proud of the girls and the way they fought hard and pulled out the win in the fourth set. Our defensive blocking work in practice all week really seemed to show in the fourth set. Now we need to maintain this intensity in everything that we do."
Caley Redden recorded her ninth double-double of the season as she recorded 16 kills and 12 digs. Ari Lysacek had 40 assists, while Catherine Hanners and Kayleigh Knerr had 18 and 17 digs, respectively.
The first set was a back-and-forth affair that saw the two teams tied 14 times and change leads seven times. Trailing 19-18 late in the set, UNCG won the next three points thanks to a pair of kills from Redden and Emily Lindborg, which forced Georgia Southern to call a timeout. The Spartans continued their attack coming out of the timeout as they won four of the final six points to take the set, 25-21.
After being tied at two to start the second set, a kill by Luciana Shafer And back-to-back service aces gave the Spartans a 5-2 lead. UNCG went on to extend its lead to 13-5 on a block by Olivia Humphries and Alissa Beaudway. The Eagles narrowed the Spartan lead to 24-20, but they were never able to overcome their deficit and UNCG claimed the second set, 25-20.
The Spartans appeared to carry their momentum into the third set as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but Georgia Southern rattled off the next seven points to take a 7-3 lead. The Eagles extended their lead to 15-10 before going on a 9-2 run on their way to winning the set, 25-14.
Georgia Southern came took an early 4-0 lead in the fourth and final set, but the Spartans responded to tie the set at 4. The teams traded points for most of the set and were tied at 17 late in the set. A powerful kill by Redden and an ace and two kills by Hanners pulled the Spartans to a 21-17 lead. The Eagles pulled to within 24-23, but Redden delivered her final kill of the afternoon to give the Spartans the set, 25-23.
Next up for UNCG is a trip to Charleston, S.C. next weekend to face College of Charleston on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Cougar's Dig Pink match.
UNC Greensboro def. Georgia Southern: 25-21, 25-20, 14-25, 25-23
Georgia Southern (15-8, 5-3 SoCon) (Kills-aces-blocks) - Lauren Claybaugh 16-0-4; Bethany Sanford 10-1-0; Kirby Monson 8-0-5; Moriah Bellissimo 5-2-5; Kate Van Dyke 4-1-1; Parker Small 2-0-5; Cristin Haines 0-1-0; Totals 45-5-10.0. (Assists) - Kate Van Dyke 39. (Dig leaders) - Cristin Haines 18; Kate Van Dyke 15; Bethany Sanford 13; Lauren Claybaugh 10; Ashleigh Wienbarg 9
UNC Greensboro (13-9, 6-2 SoCon) (Kills-aces-blocks) - Caley Redden 16-3-1; Emily Lindborg 8-1-4; Luciana Shafer 6-0-1; Olivia Humphries 6-0-2; Ari Lysacek 5-0-0; Billi Baker 4-0-2; Catherine Hanners 4-3-2; Alissa Beaudway 4-2-2; Kayleigh Knerr 0-2-0; Totals 53-11-7.0. (Assists) - Ari Lysacek 40. (Dig leaders) - Catherine Hanners 18; Kayleigh Knerr 17; Caley Redden 12; Alissa Beaudway 8
Site: Greensboro, N.C. (Fleming Gym)
Date: Oct 18, 2009 Attend: 321 Time: 1:44
Referees: Wade Brence, Kevin Wendelboe
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Manager's reaction to 0-0 stalemate against Ipswich Town at Macron Stadium
Neil Lennon was pleased with a point and a clean sheet against high-flying Ipswich at Macron Stadium.
In a somewhat disjointed affair, Bolton’s best chances fell to Max Clayton and Tim Ream in the opening half.
After the interval Andrew Lonergan reacted well to keep out Jay Tabb whilst the game also saw the introduction of Eidur Gudjohnsen, who completed the final 30 minutes.
Speaking after the game Lennon said: “We’re very pleased to come away with a clean sheet and a point in the end. It was always going to be a difficult game for us.
“There was never going to be much between the two teams. I felt we were very strong at the back and that’s a real positive for us right now.
“We had the two best chances in the first half. Max comes inside and should have probably done better with the finish and Tim Ream really should have shot when inside the area instead of passing.
“Ipswich pushed us good in the second half and they’re a very strong and physical outfit, that’s why they’re up there.
“Our goalkeeper has made a couple of fantastic saves, but we were never really cut open by Ipswich.
“They had the chance when the ball deflected and fell to Jay Tabb, but Andrew Lonergan came out and blocked very well. He’s in a good place right now and is really enjoying his football.
“It was one of those where if we weren’t going to win the game, it was massively important not to lose it.
“We were forced into two substitutions and had to bring Max Clayton and Darren Pratley off. Max felt his knee go whilst Darren had a slight bit of concussion.
“We’ll send Max away for a scan and hopefully it won’t be as bad as first feared.
“We’re a little bit short up top at the moment. Craig Davies and Joe Mason both missed out with injury so that’s a situation we’ll have to look at going forward.”
The game also saw Eidur Gudjohnsen make his first Bolton appearance since re-signing for the side earlier this month.
“I felt he did very well when he came on,” Lennon added. “He gave us a little bit extra and livened things up a bit.
“He even got booked, so he’s showing he still has the hunger to compete. When he gets fitter we’re really looking forward to seeing him and Lee Chung-Yong playing together.”
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I have finally finished drawing the first year. In this way, I realized once again how important stationery (work tools) are, and experienced how fun it is to master the tools.
As we enter our second year, we will share with you our thoughts and events leading up to the decision to open the store.
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Dr. Denis Lowe could have called it quits, however the Christ Church East candidate said that his work in that constituency is still ongoing.
THE impression given by leader of the Barbados Labour Party that the Hilton Barbados could have been sold in three days is off track.
Voters across Barbados have a critical decision to make on Thursday, May 24th.
IMPROVED water delivery systems, more housing solutions, a record breaking tourism industry, a new Renewable Energy sector, and Offshore Medical Training, are some of the successes of the Democrati
Team Massy United showcased their dominance taking five of the top six places in the National Road Race. The winner, who was presented with the National jersey, was Jacob Kelly, while second was Jamol Eastmond, third was Joshua Kelly and (from left) was sixth place Dominic Howard, Phillip Clarke and Gregory Vanderpool with presenter Mona Alleyne from the National Sports Council.
JACOB KELLY is the 2018 Barbados National Road Race Champion after a perfectly set up race to earn what turned out to be a comfortable victory over the 120km yesterday.
IT took the judges three different comparison looks before they were satisfied they had the winner and when the dust had settled it was Ramon Broomes who captured the “Mr. Bridgetown” title.
Playing on back to back days, Harrison College A and B played their way to victories in the Co-operators General Insurance U-16 Schools Basketball league competition.
“In ensuring a peaceful and successful election, the behaviour of politicians and party members is crucial.”
The subject of leadership was recently discussed at a one-day forum held at the Hilton, Barbados.
The Boardroom at the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) building in The Pine, now bears the name of the man who has served as the chairman of the BWA for the last seven years and who has been credited
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As usual, Beige has smart and very wearable clothes for plus size office wear. Leanda has found some very striking outfits by Georgede – dresses, jackets and skirts in a flattering black and white print to mix and match – I like the look of the short sleeve dress with a matching jacket which will also look great with plain black trousers.
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What are you afraid of – Asiedu Nketia quizzes Ken Agyapong
General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has questioned the motive behind the consistent attack on Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas by Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
Johnson Asiedu Nketia is wondering why Kennedy Agyapong could suddenly go about attacking Anas if has nothing to fear.
“What is wrong with Kennedy Agyapong. I really don’t understand his sudden conduct and the unnecessary attacks on Anas. What do you fear Ken? If you know you are guilty in this latest expose, then get ready because we are all waiting to watch it together and the next action,” he said on Accra based Okay FM as monitored by Adomonline.com.
Mr. Agyapong has expressed disgust at the methods used by investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, describing it as unethical.
He also accused the ace undercover journalist of deliberately shielding some of his works because he received money from people he covered.
“It is only when money changes hands that he doesn’t bring it [out]. I’m challenging Anas today. He wanted to bring the NDC government down, but they were smart. They played local politics and were afraid of the guy [but] NPP is not afraid of this man [Anas],” alleged.
Asiedu Nketiah, affectionately called General Mosquito intimated Anas’ latest expose involved some key personalities at the Jubilee House, hence the panic reaction in the NPP.
He said Anas should be lauded for bringing out deeds of some corrupt officials in the Nana Akufo-Addo government.


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TWO SISTERS ARE REUNITED AFTER THE HOLOCAUST IN
A SHAYNA MAIDEL,
TIMELINE THEATRE’S 2018-19 SEASON OPENER,
AUGUST 22 – NOVEMBER 4, 2018
Lusia (Emily Berman, left) and Rose (Bri Sudia) are two sisters trying to reconnect after years of separation brought on by the rise of the Nazis.
Photo by Lara Goetsch
Vanessa Stalling to make her TimeLine directorial debut,
Emily Berman and Bri Sudia to star as separated sisters
in Barbara Lebow’s moving exploration of
family, faith, and forgiveness
Here at ChiIL Live Shows, we're looking forward to Timeline's season opener and I'll be out for the press opening. Check back soon for my full review. I've enjoyed Vanessa Stalling's directing all over town, particularly at House Theatre and The Goodman, and I'm eager to see her Timeline directing debut. Timeline has long been a favorite of ours for thought provoking choices and stellar production values. We're also huge fans of their lobby installation tie-ins with each show. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us this season.
(Top, from left) Playwright Barbara Lebow, director Vanessa Stalling, and cast members Emily Berman, Carin Schapiro Silkaitis (bottom, from left) Charles Stransky, Alex Stein, Bri Sudia, and Sarah Wisterman.
TimeLine Theatre Company announces the cast and creative team for the launch of its 22nd season—a revival of A Shayna Maidel, Barbara Lebow’s moving family drama about two sisters reunited after years of separation caused by the rise of the Nazis.
Director Vanessa Stalling, who recently helmed the Goodman Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves, makes her TimeLine debut with A Shayna Maidel.
Previews begin August 22. Press Night is Wednesday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. Opening Night is August 30 and performances run through November 4 at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago. For tickets and information, visit timelinetheatre.com or call the TimeLine Box Office at (773) 281-8463 x6.
A powerful and poignant drama, A Shayna Maidel begins with the story of a daughter and her father, Rose and Mordechai Weiss, who escaped Poland shortly before World War II and have adapted to life as new Americans in New York City. In their escape, they were forced to leave behind Rose's sister Lusia and her mother. When Rose and Lusia are reunited, Rose struggles to engage with an older sister who, having survived the horrors of war overseas, now seems a stranger. And Lusia—haunted by vivid memories of her past—is uncertain about connecting with a family she’s never known.
Stalling’s revival of A Shayna Maidel for TimeLine will feature Emily Berman (she/her) as Lusia and Bri Sudia (she/her) as Rose. The cast also includes Carin Schapiro Silkaitis as Mama (she/her), Alex Stein as Duvid (he/him), Charles Stransky as Mordechai (he/him) and Sarah Wisterman as Hanna (she/her). Note: Carin Schapiro Silkaitis steps in for Hanna Dworkin, originally announced as Mama.
The production team includes TimeLine Associate Artist Collette Pollard (Scenic Designer, she/her); Samantha C. Jones (Costume Designer, she/her); Rachel K. Levy (Lighting Designer, she/her); Jeffrey Levin (Sound Designer and Composer, he/him); Elise Kauzlaric (Dialect Designer, she/her); and Deborah Blumenthal (Dramaturg, she/her).
Written in 1984, A Shayna Maidel was widely produced by America's leading regional theaters and became a long-running success Off Broadway from 1987 to 1989. The New York Times hailed A Shayna Maidel as “a tribute to the sustaining power of family,” The Hartford Journal Inquirer called the play “an emotional powerhouse of almost overwhelming proportions,” and the Atlanta Constitution raved that “anyone who sees it will not soon forget it.” The Chicago Reader, in a 2002 review, wrote that it presents “history as intimate as a snapshot,” underscoring the play’s fit with TimeLine’s history-based mission.
Fast forward to this April, when The New York Times reported that 41 percent of Americans, as well as 66 percent of Millennials, “cannot say what Auschwitz was,” and lack “basic knowledge” about the Holocaust.
“Don’t we know our own history?” responded Stalling. “It's disturbing to recognize our country's current ignorance about the Holocaust while at the same time witnessing rising anti-Semitism and white nationalism. Rather than shaping a world informed by the mistakes and traumas of our past, our lack of historical knowledge is shaping a country that feels like it's regressing. Simply put, our ignorance is dangerous.”
Vanessa Stalling (Director) most recently directed Joshua, by Ali Viterbi, for the Wagner New Play Festival. Prior to that, she directed Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves at The Goodman, which earned a four-star review from Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones, who called her “a specialist in immersive productions and a true artist.” Other productions include Lauren Yee's Hookman at Steep Theatre, and United Flight 232, a production she adapted from the book Flight 232 by Laurence Gonzales, for The House Theatre of Chicago, which received Jeff Awards for Outstanding Production – Midsize Theatre and Ensemble. Stalling was a primary artist at Redmoon Theater, serving as a director, performer, and Associate Artistic Director. As an artist at Redmoon, she directed several productions, including a remount of The Cabinet, which toured Brazil as part of the FILO Festival; Last of My Species; Winter Pageant; Princess Club; Twilight Orchard; and roaming performances for President Obama's Halloween celebrations at The White House. She has held teaching positions at Roosevelt University, Columbia College, University of Chicago, and is an assistant professor of directing at the University of California San Diego's Department of Theatre & Dance. She was the 2016 Michael Maggio Fellow at the Goodman Theatre and a Newcity 2018 Player.
Barbara Lebow (Playwright) is a California resident who grew up in New York, moved to Atlanta in the 1960s and joined The Academy Theatre's developmental workshop, eventually becoming playwright in residence. Among her plays with first productions there are A Shayna Maidel (which ran Off Broadway 1987-89 and continues to receive regional and international productions), The Left Hand Singing, The Keepers, Cyparis, Little Joe Monaghan, The Adventures of Homer McGundy Revised, Trains, and Tiny Tim is Dead. In addition to her own writing, Lebow facilitates play creation with disenfranchised segments of the population including homeless and addicted individuals, youth at risk, developmentally and physically disabled persons, and women in prison. In recent years, she has worked with residents of Los Prietos Boys Camp, supported by a grant from the Fund for Santa Barbara. She has received a Guggenheim Fellowship in Playwriting, a TCG/Pew Theatre Artists Residency, an NEA/TCG Residency, an Atlanta Mayor's Fellowship in the Arts, a Georgia Governor's Award in the Arts, and a Distinguished Service Award from the Santa Barbara County Probation Department. Other recent plays include The Phenom; Plumfield, Iraq; La Niñera: The Nursemaid; and Killing Spiders. Her newest play, The Hebbles, deals with the effects of a mass shooting on one small American family.
A SHAYNA MAIDEL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE/EVENTS
Previews of A Shayna Maidel are Wednesday, August 22 through Saturday, August 25 at
8 p.m.; Sunday, August 26 at 2 p.m.; and Tuesday August 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Press Night is Wednesday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night is Thursday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Regular performances continue through November 4: Wednesdays and Thursdays at
7:30 p.m. (except no performance on Wednesday, September 19, and additional matinee performance on Thursday, September 20 at 2 p.m.); Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at
4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (except no performance September 1 at 4 p.m.); and Sundays at
DISCUSSION & ACCESSIBILITY EVENTS:
— Post-Show Discussions: A brief, informal post-show discussion hosted by a TimeLine Company Member and featuring the production dramaturg and members of the cast on Wednesday, September 5; Thursday September 13; Sunday, September 16; Thursday, October 11; Sunday, October 14; and Wednesday, October 17.
— Pre-Show Discussions: Starting one hour before these performances, a 30-minute introductory conversation hosted by a TimeLine Company Member and the production dramaturg on Sunday, September 30, and Wednesday, October 3.
— Company Member Discussion: A post-show discussion with the collaborative team of artists who choose TimeLine’s programming and guide the company’s mission on Sunday, September 23.
— Captioned Performance: An open-captioned performance with a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance on Saturday, September 29 at 4 p.m.
— Sunday Scholars Panel Discussion: A one-hour post-show discussion featuring experts on the themes and issues of the play on Sunday, October 7.
All discussions are free and open to the public. For further details about all planned discussions and events, visit timelinetheatre.com.
The best way to secure seats to A Shayna Maidel is to purchase a 2018-19 TimeLine Theatre FlexPass Subscription, on sale now, offering four amazing shows, starting at only $88.
Single tickets go on sale July 10, 2018. Preview tickets are $25. Single tickets to regular performances are $40 (Wednesday through Friday), $49 (Saturday evenings) and $54 (Saturday and Sunday matinees). Student discount is 35% off regular price with valid ID. TimeLine is also a member of TCG’s Blue Star Theatre Program and is offering $25 tickets to U.S. military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their spouses and family.
Discounted rates for groups of 10 or more are available. Ticket buyers age 18-35 may join TimeLine’s free MyLine program to obtain access to discounted tickets, special events and more. Visit timelinetheatre.com/discounts for more about Blue Star, MyLine and other available discounts.
To purchase a FlexPass, single tickets or for more information, visit timelinetheatre.com or call the Box Office at (773) 281-8463 x6.
A Shayna Maidel will take place at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, near the corner of Wellington and Broadway, inside the Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ building. TimeLine is served by multiple CTA trains and buses. TimeLine offers discounted parking at the Standard Parking garages at Broadway Center ($8 with validation; 2846 N. Broadway, at Surf) or the Century Mall ($9 with validation; 2836 N. Clark), with other paid parking options nearby, plus limited free and metered street parking.
TimeLine Theatre is accessible to people with disabilities. Two wheelchair lifts provide access from street level to the theatre space and to lower-level restrooms. Audience members using wheelchairs or who need to avoid stairs, and others with special seating or accessibility needs should contact the TimeLine Box Office in advance to confirm arrangements. See DISCUSSION & ACCESSIBILITY EVENTS above for information about the open-captioned performance for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
MORE ABOUT TIMELINE’S 2018-19 SEASON
In addition to A Shayna Maidel, TimeLine’s Theatre’s 2018-19, four-show subscription season includes:
— Master Class, Terrence McNally’s acclaimed play about the formidable opera star Maria Callas, inspired by a series of classes she taught at Julliard in the 1970s, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, music directed by Doug Peck, and starring TimeLine Company Member Janet Ulrich Brooks (The Audience), presented at Stage 773, October 19 – December 9, 2018.
— The Chicago premiere of Cardboard Piano by Hansol Jung, a powerful story of faith, love, and the human capacity for forgiveness set amidst violent conflict in northern Uganda, directed by TimeLine Company Member Mechelle Moe, January 9 – March 17, 2019.
— The Chicago premiere of Too Heavy for Your Pocket by Jiréh Breon Holder, a hopeful and moving story taking place at the height of the Civil Rights Movement that explores family, responsibility, and the personal sacrifices that enable progress, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, April 24 – June 29, 2019.
Save on tickets to TimeLine’s 2018-19 Season with a FlexPass Subscription. Four tiers, priced from $88 to $204, are now on sale. For more information and to purchase, call (773) 281-8463 x6 or visit timelinetheatre.com.
PLUS, TIMELINE PARTNERS WITH FIREBRAND THEATRE’S FALL PRODUCTION OF CAROLINE, OR CHANGE:
In addition to its 2018-19 four-show subscription series, TimeLine Theatre is excited to be partnering with Firebrand Theatre—Chicago’s new musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women—on Firebrand’s upcoming fall production of the Tony Award-nominated musical Caroline, or Change, featuring music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home, Violet), book and lyrics by Tony Kushner (Angels in America), and direction by Lili-Anne Brown. Rashada Dawan stars in the title role as Caroline.
Riveting, moving and awe-inspiring, Caroline, or Change features music ranging from Motown to Klezmer, and storytelling from political to magical. This production will be presented at Firebrand’s resident home, The Den Theatre, located at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
PLEASE NOTE: Caroline, or Change is not included in TimeLine’s 2018-19 FlexPass Subscription, but the partnership will include exclusive ticket opportunities for TimeLine subscribers and patrons.
ABOUT TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY
TimeLine Theatre Company, recipient of the prestigious 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, was founded in April 1997 with a mission to present stories inspired by history that connect with today's social and political issues. To date over 21 seasons, TimeLine has presented 75 productions, including 10 world premieres and 33 Chicago premieres, and launched the Living History Education Program, now in its 12th year of bringing the company's mission to life for students in Chicago Public Schools. Recipient of the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence and the Richard Goodman Strategic Planning Award from the Association for Strategic Planning, TimeLine has received 54 Jeff Awards, including an award for Outstanding Production 11 times.
TimeLine is led by Artistic Director PJ Powers, Managing Director Elizabeth K. Auman and Board President Eileen LaCario. Company members are Nick Bowling, Janet Ulrich Brooks, Behzad Dabu, Lara Goetsch, Juliet Hart, Mildred Marie Langford, Mechelle Moe, David Parkes, Ron OJ Parson, PJ Powers, Maren Robinson and Benjamin Thiem.
Major corporate, government and foundation supporters of TimeLine Theatre include Alphawood Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, The Crown Family, The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project, Forum Fund, The Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Laughing Acres Family Foundation, A.L. and Jennie L. Luria Foundation, MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince, The Pauls Foundation, Polk Bros. Foundation, and The Shubert Foundation.
TimeLine is a member of the League of Chicago Theatres, Theatre Communications Group, Choose Chicago, Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Green Theatre Alliance, and Chicago’s Belmont Theater District.

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Less maintenance: Designed for commercial spaces and hence, we have taken extra care during design and specifying of the part and components to avoid any flimsy joints. The entire structure is made with heavy gauge brackets, tubular parts, and Metal Sections.
Availability of Spares: In event of any failure of components, you will able to procure the spares or request for repair of the TSI recliners.
TSI Professional Loungers Series
Comfortable - Robust - Reliable (Designed for Commercial Cinemas)
Lounger installation is highly dependent on the type and application of Loungers.
For example, If you wish to use the Lounger for the living room or home theatre, you may opt not to Anchor the Loungers. its stand-alone type units and it's quite stable as equally to other household sofas. However, you have to slip-on the vertex brackets to insert the back into its fixing bracket while unboxing the Lounger from the package.
For commercial installations, it is recommended to go with at lease cluster anchoring. Use an approved floor plan to establish hole locations for the footplates. Note that the Lounger radius line coincides with the front hole of the footplate. Accurate center-to-center width spacing is critical to a proper installation. Tolerance on the Lounger width dimension is plus or minus 1/8". It is critical not to exceed this tolerance on width spacing.
Please follow the project instruction sheet supplied along with project documents to install the Lounger specific product as per your specific installation plan. Please also understand the project-specific installation instruction through TSI technical Experts over email or phone.
The TSI Lounger chairs are designed and built for years of reliable service. The durability and beauty of the chair will serve the performance requirement, however, be greatly enhanced with proper care and inspection, as described below. Each project will be provided with an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual which will describe in detail the maintenance measures to be taken by onsite personnel. For more information on the care of the veneer and fabric components of your product, please refer to the Finishes section of the Theatre Solutions binder.
Inspection and Cleaning
In the first year after the original installation, it is recommended that the chairs be inspected quarterly to ensure that all chairs components remain secure to the floor and that the seats and backs remain tight. After the first year, this inspection interval can become longer, but should never exceed 6 months.
There are no components in the TSI Lounger chair which require lubrication. The mechanism is designed in such a way that it does not require any lubrication.
Besides inspecting for loose screw attachments, there should not be any routine need for readjustment. If, however, a loose connection is discovered, please refer to the appropriate drawing and instructions for installing the subject component. These drawings and instructions can be found in the O&M Manual.
The TSI Lounger chair has been designed and tested to achieve optimum performance and durability. In general, onsite maintenance personnel can provide the appropriate service to correct problems if they have the necessary spare parts and installation instructions.
In the event that a problem with the performance or finish of the Lounger occurs, it is often possible for immediate on-site remedies. TSI recommends that any loose component should be inspected for any visible evidence of breakage. If evidence is found, the part should be immediately replaced. If there is no evidence of breakage, the attachment hardware should be checked to insure tightness.
Obtaining Replacement Parts
A complete list of spare parts provided with the original installation is included in the O&M Manual. If any additional parts are required, simply contact Theatre Solutions and refer to the appropriate part number or the description listed in a drawing depicting the component.
For service work which cannot be executed by building user, contact Theatre Solutions and we will assist in arranging for a visit by qualified technicians.
Shipping Back to TSI
Prior to returning any component part(s) to Theatre Solutions, please contact us by phone or fax for instructions on the packaging and shipment method.


March Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled
The Greenwich Township Board of Education meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022 has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. in the Nehaunsey Middle School, Room #48, 415 Swedesboro Road, Gibbstown, NJ.
The Board may/may not enter into an Executive Session.
Action will be taken.


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My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary yesterday. As a result, I’m giving myself a week off, but I thought I’d give fans a chance to get their hands dirty and write a few clues. I know most of you aren’t interested, but give it a go anyway. Even if you don’t end up posting a clue, I would like you to go through the process of trying to devise a clue.
I used to give my community college students the task of writing just one clue to open a window into my world. There’s no doubt they had a different appreciation of the art of clue-writing after trying to write their own.
Here are three words:
Submit clues here for one or more of these words, and feel free to comment on what’s posted but remember this isn’t easy, so be constructive and nice.
Best of luck.
The Stickler Weekly will return next week along with last week’s solution.

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