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The annual fireworks display at Meadowdale Park
Published February 9, 2010 | 
Display location:Meadowdale Park
City:Edmonds
State: Illinois
Date:June 26
Display Company: Mad Bomber Productions, Andy James
Contact:emcfarlan@stmedianetwork.com
Details: CARPENTERSVILLE -- There still will be bang, even for less buck, at the Dundee Township Park District's annual pre-Fourth of July fireworks.
The Carpentersville Village Board recently gave unanimous approval to a request from the park district to have its annual fireworks display on Saturday, June 26, at Meadowdale Park. The village board had voted in December not to give its usual $7,500 donation toward those fireworks -- the first cut from its 2010-11 budget.
Fireworks have been the first to go as many area communities continue to cut their budgets in the struggling economy. Elgin and Chicago both have announced they will not sponsor Fourth of July displays in 2010.
But Deputy Director Jim Miller said Thursday the park district still plans to hold its fireworks display, with or without a financial donation from Carpentersville.
"We'll still do a show, and the fireworks company says it will be a good one," Miller said.
The park district works with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions of Elgin to put on the display.
The deputy director said he still hopes the fireworks show will last as long as usual, but he said there may be fewer fireworks and longer breaks between the colorful explosions.
Carpentersville co-sponsored the event last year and was the only village in the township that helped fund the annual event. It also contributed support from its police and fire departments.
Village President Ed Ritter said the village still plans to support the event with on-duty police officers and firefighters without "any extra cost to the village."
Miller said, "We couldn't do it without their being there to do that."
Carpentersville's 2010-11 budget has not been set yet. But the village is discussing ways to cut nearly $2 million from that money plan and boost its decreasing revenue.
When some of those proposed cuts include laying off police and fire department employees, plus allowing the village's infrastructure to decay, cutting fireworks was a relatively easy decision, Ritter said.
"We had an idea fireworks would go on even if we couldn't donate," he said. "If we had known we would be the canceling factor, we might have reached a different decision."
City:Edmonds
State: Illinois
Date:June 26
Display Company: Mad Bomber Productions, Andy James
Contact:emcfarlan@stmedianetwork.com
Details: CARPENTERSVILLE -- There still will be bang, even for less buck, at the Dundee Township Park District's annual pre-Fourth of July fireworks.
The Carpentersville Village Board recently gave unanimous approval to a request from the park district to have its annual fireworks display on Saturday, June 26, at Meadowdale Park. The village board had voted in December not to give its usual $7,500 donation toward those fireworks -- the first cut from its 2010-11 budget.
Fireworks have been the first to go as many area communities continue to cut their budgets in the struggling economy. Elgin and Chicago both have announced they will not sponsor Fourth of July displays in 2010.
But Deputy Director Jim Miller said Thursday the park district still plans to hold its fireworks display, with or without a financial donation from Carpentersville.
"We'll still do a show, and the fireworks company says it will be a good one," Miller said.
The park district works with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions of Elgin to put on the display.
The deputy director said he still hopes the fireworks show will last as long as usual, but he said there may be fewer fireworks and longer breaks between the colorful explosions.
Carpentersville co-sponsored the event last year and was the only village in the township that helped fund the annual event. It also contributed support from its police and fire departments.
Village President Ed Ritter said the village still plans to support the event with on-duty police officers and firefighters without "any extra cost to the village."
Miller said, "We couldn't do it without their being there to do that."
Carpentersville's 2010-11 budget has not been set yet. But the village is discussing ways to cut nearly $2 million from that money plan and boost its decreasing revenue.
When some of those proposed cuts include laying off police and fire department employees, plus allowing the village's infrastructure to decay, cutting fireworks was a relatively easy decision, Ritter said.
"We had an idea fireworks would go on even if we couldn't donate," he said. "If we had known we would be the canceling factor, we might have reached a different decision."
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Leave a comment1st Galaxy Helps People Look at Nottingham a Fireworks Show
Published February 9, 2010 |
Display location:Nottingham
City:Nottingham
Country:United Kingdom
Date:Feb.7th
Show contact:0845 3889584
info@creamcommunications.co.uk
Display company: 1st Galaxy Fireworks
Details: Nottingham, United Kingdom, February 07, 2010 --(PR.com)-- A spectacular firework and laser display has been specially designed to light up the city of Nottingham for one night only, by Nottinghamshire-based 1st Galaxy Fireworks. This impressive light show will be a focal point of the Light Night Festival being held in the city, an annual event, helping people look at the city in a whole new light.
1st Galaxy is preparing for Nottingham’s 3rd anual Light Festival, where it will be showcasing an impressive firework, laser and light show throughout the evening at Nottingham Castle.
Lee Smith, Display Manager for the company says; "We are delighted to be providing the fireworks display for this special event. We have a truly vibrant event planned which includes lighting up the castle in various colours, having flame effects, as well as firework displays throughout the evening which will complement the colour illuminating the castle."
He continued: "The castle is such a symbolic landmark of Nottingham and a focal point for the celebrations – particularly as it can be seen from miles around. We are confident it will be a fantastic sight!"
Nottingham Light Night is an annual event organised by Nottingham City Council, in partnership with Nottingham Business Improvement District. It aims to allow visitors and Nottingham families to discover a different, and beautiful, perspective on the city. Trails of illuminations and light installations will guide people around the city to visit attractions not normally seen at night, for example Nottingham Castle and St. Mary’s Church.
Lee will be leading an eight-strong team on the night to fire the show, which includes 237 cues of fireworks, each with more than 70 shots; that equates to more than 1000 fireworks and stars. The fireworks displays will begin at 7pm, with firework displays taking place every hour on the hour, culminating with the finale at 10pm. In addition, four lasers will be positioned on top of the Castle and beaming projections onto the Castle; use of the latest architectural LED lights from Italy means that the castle can be lit in a huge variation of colours. The laser lights will be coloured to co-ordinate with the fireworks.
About us:
1st Galaxy Fireworks is one of the UK’s leading fireworks specialists, with expertise in providing displays for all sorts of events, including wedding fireworks, corporate events, parties and celebrations. It also supplies high quality display fireworks through its retail shops and mail order. It is also possible to buy fireworks online ensuring the very best firework collection is available for private celebrations nationwide
City:Nottingham
Country:United Kingdom
Date:Feb.7th
Show contact:0845 3889584
info@creamcommunications.co.uk
Display company: 1st Galaxy Fireworks
Details: Nottingham, United Kingdom, February 07, 2010 --(PR.com)-- A spectacular firework and laser display has been specially designed to light up the city of Nottingham for one night only, by Nottinghamshire-based 1st Galaxy Fireworks. This impressive light show will be a focal point of the Light Night Festival being held in the city, an annual event, helping people look at the city in a whole new light.
1st Galaxy is preparing for Nottingham’s 3rd anual Light Festival, where it will be showcasing an impressive firework, laser and light show throughout the evening at Nottingham Castle.
Lee Smith, Display Manager for the company says; "We are delighted to be providing the fireworks display for this special event. We have a truly vibrant event planned which includes lighting up the castle in various colours, having flame effects, as well as firework displays throughout the evening which will complement the colour illuminating the castle."
He continued: "The castle is such a symbolic landmark of Nottingham and a focal point for the celebrations – particularly as it can be seen from miles around. We are confident it will be a fantastic sight!"
Nottingham Light Night is an annual event organised by Nottingham City Council, in partnership with Nottingham Business Improvement District. It aims to allow visitors and Nottingham families to discover a different, and beautiful, perspective on the city. Trails of illuminations and light installations will guide people around the city to visit attractions not normally seen at night, for example Nottingham Castle and St. Mary’s Church.
Lee will be leading an eight-strong team on the night to fire the show, which includes 237 cues of fireworks, each with more than 70 shots; that equates to more than 1000 fireworks and stars. The fireworks displays will begin at 7pm, with firework displays taking place every hour on the hour, culminating with the finale at 10pm. In addition, four lasers will be positioned on top of the Castle and beaming projections onto the Castle; use of the latest architectural LED lights from Italy means that the castle can be lit in a huge variation of colours. The laser lights will be coloured to co-ordinate with the fireworks.
About us:
1st Galaxy Fireworks is one of the UK’s leading fireworks specialists, with expertise in providing displays for all sorts of events, including wedding fireworks, corporate events, parties and celebrations. It also supplies high quality display fireworks through its retail shops and mail order. It is also possible to buy fireworks online ensuring the very best firework collection is available for private celebrations nationwide
Posted in Uncategorized | 1st, city, firework, fireworks, light, nottingham, people, show, United States | Leave a commentFireworks Display on Perth International Arts Festival
Published February 8, 2010 |
Display location:Supreme Court Gardens
City:Perth
Country:Australia
Date:Feb.5
Details: Flying above people's heads, being suspended from spinning wheels and spraying a 44-gallon drum of water was all in a night's work for Perth International Arts Festival artists.
PIAF's opening night had audiences on their toes, quite literally, when large metal contraptions parted the huge crowd like the Red Sea.
And if this is just the start, then Perth is in for an unbelievable three-and-a-half weeks.
The team from La Fura Dels Baus performed their stunning show against the backdrop of the city skyline at Supreme Court Gardens on Friday night.
Early in the show, a giant crane dropped a winged man atop a large piece of machinery that worked its way around like two horses and a chariot. A large spinning wheel then hovered over the crowd, with seven performers inside letting loose, running around like mice in a wheel.
At another point a dancing woman was suspended over the stage trapped inside a large bubble, which filled with foam as she danced. Just as it looked like she would drown inside, the foam was released and sprayed over the stage while a tribal-style singing and dancing performance went on underneath.
The highlight was the finale, when figures in white jumpsuits were hoisted up by the crane. They created a checker-board style formation of seven people across and eight people down, each moving in sync. As unexpected fireworks exploded, the hooded acrobats stood still and held hands to make a perfect cross-thatched board, as a light show danced over their bodies.
Stunned gatherers left the gardens spellbound by the show created especially for the festival.
Part of the crowd then moved over to the Esplanade to the Becks Music Box for the official after party and opening night of the venue.
The VIPs entered a space that was filled with a fashionable vibe and ambience. The seemingly modest area expanded as guests walked through to the auditorium to be welcomed by lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi, Festival artistic director Shelagh Magadza and general manager Julian Donaldson.
Mrs Scaffidi looked ravishing in black and she officially opened the festival.
Magadza then welcomed special guest Kamy Thompson, who entertained the crowd for the remainder of the night. Thompson, a solo artist from London, played a relaxed, acoustic set and playfully interacted with the crowd.
Becks Music Box is undoubtedly one of the best venues Perth has to offer. With many shows already sold out, it would be a real shame to miss out on experiencing one of its festival shows.
Spotted at the after party were many of the artists who will be performing in the Festival for the next three-and-a-half weeks, including the team from La Fura Dels Baus who mingled with the delighted crowd after the night's spectacular opening celebration
City:Perth
Country:Australia
Date:Feb.5
Details: Flying above people's heads, being suspended from spinning wheels and spraying a 44-gallon drum of water was all in a night's work for Perth International Arts Festival artists.
PIAF's opening night had audiences on their toes, quite literally, when large metal contraptions parted the huge crowd like the Red Sea.
And if this is just the start, then Perth is in for an unbelievable three-and-a-half weeks.
The team from La Fura Dels Baus performed their stunning show against the backdrop of the city skyline at Supreme Court Gardens on Friday night.
Early in the show, a giant crane dropped a winged man atop a large piece of machinery that worked its way around like two horses and a chariot. A large spinning wheel then hovered over the crowd, with seven performers inside letting loose, running around like mice in a wheel.
At another point a dancing woman was suspended over the stage trapped inside a large bubble, which filled with foam as she danced. Just as it looked like she would drown inside, the foam was released and sprayed over the stage while a tribal-style singing and dancing performance went on underneath.
The highlight was the finale, when figures in white jumpsuits were hoisted up by the crane. They created a checker-board style formation of seven people across and eight people down, each moving in sync. As unexpected fireworks exploded, the hooded acrobats stood still and held hands to make a perfect cross-thatched board, as a light show danced over their bodies.
Stunned gatherers left the gardens spellbound by the show created especially for the festival.
Part of the crowd then moved over to the Esplanade to the Becks Music Box for the official after party and opening night of the venue.
The VIPs entered a space that was filled with a fashionable vibe and ambience. The seemingly modest area expanded as guests walked through to the auditorium to be welcomed by lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi, Festival artistic director Shelagh Magadza and general manager Julian Donaldson.
Mrs Scaffidi looked ravishing in black and she officially opened the festival.
Magadza then welcomed special guest Kamy Thompson, who entertained the crowd for the remainder of the night. Thompson, a solo artist from London, played a relaxed, acoustic set and playfully interacted with the crowd.
Becks Music Box is undoubtedly one of the best venues Perth has to offer. With many shows already sold out, it would be a real shame to miss out on experiencing one of its festival shows.
Spotted at the after party were many of the artists who will be performing in the Festival for the next three-and-a-half weeks, including the team from La Fura Dels Baus who mingled with the delighted crowd after the night's spectacular opening celebration
Posted in Uncategorized | arts, crowd, display, festival, fireworks, international, large, night, people, perth, Perth International Arts Festival, United States | Leave a commentHCM City to greet Lunar New Year with seven fireworks shows
Published February 8, 2010 |
Display location: Ho Chi Minh
City: Ho Chi Minh
Country:Viet Nam
Date: Lunar New Year’s Eve.
Details: VietNamNet Bridge – Fireworks will be set off at seven locations around the city and broadcast live on Ho Chi Minh Television at midnight on Lunar New Year’s Eve.
The locations selected for the 15 minute fireworks displays are: Thu Thiem Bridge in District 2; Go Vap District Cultural Park; Binh Phu Park in District 6; North Western Tan Binh Industrial Zone in Binh Tan District; National Historical- Cultural Park in District 9; Ben Duoc Revolutionary Martyr Memorial Monument in Cu Chi District; and the football stadium in Can Gio District.
Other New Year events include a concert on Le Duan Street which will also be broadcast live on Ho Chi Minh Television’s HTV9 channel on the evening of the last day of the lunar year.
Many art programs by HCMC Movie and Performance Organization Center will take place at: the National Historical- Cultural Park in District 9; Ben Duoc Revolutionary Martyr Memorial Monument in Cu Chi District; Gia Dinh Park 2 in Go Vap District; Cultural Center in District 12; Thoi Tam Thon Ward in Hoc Mon District; Thai My Ward in Cu Chi District; and Can Thanh town in Can Gio District.
The programs will run from lunar December 30 to the third day of the Lunar New Year (February 14-17).
City: Ho Chi Minh
Country:Viet Nam
Date: Lunar New Year’s Eve.
Details: VietNamNet Bridge – Fireworks will be set off at seven locations around the city and broadcast live on Ho Chi Minh Television at midnight on Lunar New Year’s Eve.
The locations selected for the 15 minute fireworks displays are: Thu Thiem Bridge in District 2; Go Vap District Cultural Park; Binh Phu Park in District 6; North Western Tan Binh Industrial Zone in Binh Tan District; National Historical- Cultural Park in District 9; Ben Duoc Revolutionary Martyr Memorial Monument in Cu Chi District; and the football stadium in Can Gio District.
Other New Year events include a concert on Le Duan Street which will also be broadcast live on Ho Chi Minh Television’s HTV9 channel on the evening of the last day of the lunar year.
Many art programs by HCMC Movie and Performance Organization Center will take place at: the National Historical- Cultural Park in District 9; Ben Duoc Revolutionary Martyr Memorial Monument in Cu Chi District; Gia Dinh Park 2 in Go Vap District; Cultural Center in District 12; Thoi Tam Thon Ward in Hoc Mon District; Thai My Ward in Cu Chi District; and Can Thanh town in Can Gio District.
The programs will run from lunar December 30 to the third day of the Lunar New Year (February 14-17).
Posted in Uncategorized | city, fireworks, HCM, locations, Lunar New Year, shows, United States, year | 1 CommentWinterlude to begin tonight with fireworks display
Published February 6, 2010 |
Display location:Major's Hill Park
City:Ottawa
Country:Canada
Date:Feb.5th. 8:50 p.m.
Details: The 32nd annual Winterlude Festival kicks off with a bang tonight with a variety performances, activities and a musical fireworks extravaganza.
The American Express Winterlude Opening will take place at the Canadian Museum of Civilization with performances by The National Parcs, DJ Misstress Barbara, and Saltarello.
The celebration will also feature Glacialis, a performance by Jesse Stewart who will play instruments built out of ice, Nite-Lite, a large scale installation by artist Alexandra (Alita) González-Vucina based on the popular toy Lite-Brite, and H2Orchestra, a demonstration and performance of the world's first and only water-based musical instrument, the hydraulophone.
Activities will also take place at Major's Hill Park, including extreme sports demonstrations by the Flying Canucks and various arts and crafts.
The musical fireworks show can be seen at 8:50 p.m. from Major's Hill Park, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park.
There have been several changes to the lineup for this year's Winterlude celebration, including the cancellation of the Snowbowl concert series in order to work towards a more carbon-neutral festival by 2012.
Winterlude opening night festivities will take place tonight from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Major's Hill Park.
The Winterlude Festival will run from February 5 to 21.
City:Ottawa
Country:Canada
Date:Feb.5th. 8:50 p.m.
Details: The 32nd annual Winterlude Festival kicks off with a bang tonight with a variety performances, activities and a musical fireworks extravaganza.
The American Express Winterlude Opening will take place at the Canadian Museum of Civilization with performances by The National Parcs, DJ Misstress Barbara, and Saltarello.
The celebration will also feature Glacialis, a performance by Jesse Stewart who will play instruments built out of ice, Nite-Lite, a large scale installation by artist Alexandra (Alita) González-Vucina based on the popular toy Lite-Brite, and H2Orchestra, a demonstration and performance of the world's first and only water-based musical instrument, the hydraulophone.
Activities will also take place at Major's Hill Park, including extreme sports demonstrations by the Flying Canucks and various arts and crafts.
The musical fireworks show can be seen at 8:50 p.m. from Major's Hill Park, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park.
There have been several changes to the lineup for this year's Winterlude celebration, including the cancellation of the Snowbowl concert series in order to work towards a more carbon-neutral festival by 2012.
Winterlude opening night festivities will take place tonight from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Major's Hill Park.
The Winterlude Festival will run from February 5 to 21.
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