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Opera Mississippi returns to the Jackson Yacht Club to present, New York, New York: an Operatic and Musical Theatre Gala Benefit Concert celebrating the music for which “The City” has become famous over the last century.

Opera Mississippi 78th Season Starring John Christopher Adams • Ryan Anthony • Katrina Cox • Paul Houghtaling • Maryann Kyle • Matt Morgan • Stacey Trenteseaux • Tyler Kemp

Opera Mississippi’s 77th Year Gala Concert

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Opera Mississippi kicks off their 78th season with New York, New York! An Opera and Musical Theatre Gala Benefit Concert celebrating the music for which “The City” has become famous. The Gala will be held at the Jackson Yacht Club, 700 Yacht Club Road, Ridgeland, MS, and hosted by Master Of Ceremonies, Marshall Ramsey. Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30pm and show time is 7:30pm. Admission is $125 and includes wine, beer, and light hors d’oeuvres.

Come indulge in the beautiful water-edge scenery, food and drink while enjoying the most popular opera and musical theatre selections sung by some of the finest professional singers in the nation. Performers include John Christopher Adams, Ryan Anthony, Katrina Cox, Paul Houghtaling, Maryann Kyle, Matt Morgan, and Stacey Trenteseaux, with the Tyler Kemp Trio. There will also be a Silent Auction including an elegant, one-of-a-kind pearl necklace from Brooks Collection Vault in HIghland Village, “City of Dreams” a specially commissioned painting of NYC from artist Andrea Kostyal, a two-night stay for two at charming and cozy Sunnyside B&B in Natchez, and an original metal sculpture from artist James DeLong.

To purchase tickets for this Benefit Gala Concert visit www.operams.org or call the office 601-960-2300.

The 2023 Duling Hall Concert Series opens on Sept. 18th with An Evening with “The First Lady of Song” honoring Ella Fitzgerald, a major influence on jazz vocal music for almost a century. Next up in October is Your Cheatin’ Heart, a Hank Williams Sr. (b. 1923) Centennial Celebration Concert, which stars David Church as the legendary country musician and recognizes one of the most influential figures in the history of the modern American music industry. Rounding out 2023 for November is Stages: My Journey with Stephen Sondheim in which a singer recounts how her performances of songs penned by Sondheim echo the ups and downs of her life.

In 2024, the Celebrating Connections series begins on Jan. 15th with Lift Every Voice, honoring the powerful impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who has been one of the major influences on human rights around the world for over half a century. Vibrations brings top of class singers from across the United States for the final chance to earn the coveted John Alexander National Awards in February. In March, Wizards of Broadway features favorite show tunes from two colossally talented and influential Broadway composers, Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Sondheim, and stars vocalists from The Lyric Stage at Mississippi College.

The 78th Season of Influence concludes with a Grand Finale at Thalia Mara Hall, The Magic Flute (in English) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This musical genius maintained a constant influence on the entirety of Western music for a quarter of a millennium.

In addition to our main performances, we have year-round outreach educational and social events. Our Opera in the Air! Series brings free concerts to festivals, parks, libraries, churches, small businesses, and neighborhoods, and our Young Artists Program offers young and emerging artists many educational and performance opportunities such as our Children’s Opera.

For more information on all events and to purchase tickets, visit www.operams.org or call the office 601-960-2300.

ABOUT OPERA MISSISSIPPI
Opera Mississippi, founded in 1945, is the ninth oldest continuously operating opera company in the United States, and Mississippi’s only professional opera company. Opera Mississippi’s mission is to entertain, educate, and enlighten Mississippi audiences through opera, musical theatre, and popular music experiences; to enhance Mississippi’s cultural and economic landscape by presenting accessible, high-quality performances; to identify and develop regional operatic and singing artists; and to promote the understanding and appreciation of opera through education, outreach, and audience development that reflects community awareness, connection, and culture.

Stacey Trenteseaux
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By Satyaki Chakraborty Just forty eight hours before the Presidential elections in strife torn Ecuador on August 20, opinion polls are favouring the Leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez as the leading one in the race as 13 million voters exercise their franchise on Sunday. Gonzalez is the only woman candidate among the eight Presidential candidates. She […]

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SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with PandaBet

SCCG Management, a leading management advisory firm in the gambling industry, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with PandaBet.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, August 17, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — SCCG Management, a leading management advisory firm in the gambling industry, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with PandaBet. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the gaming industry, as it combines SCCG Management’s expertise in market expansion and distribution with PandaBet’s innovative casino game content.

PandaBet offers an unparalleled online gaming experience that guarantees excitement and the potential to double your money every single minute. With its adrenaline-pumping action and attention to every second, PandaBet will quickly capture the attention of players worldwide. By partnering with SCCG Management, PandaBet aims to expand its reach and provide thrilling casino game content to a broader audience.

Stephen Crystal, CEO of SCCG Management, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to collaborate with PandaBet and be part of their journey to transform the online gaming industry. PandaBet’s unique gaming format brings an innovative style to online gaming, and we are confident that our partnership will help drive its US and global distribution. We look forward to leveraging our expertise and extensive network to bring PandaBet’s innovative gaming experience to new markets and players worldwide.”

Michel Abou Haidar, CEO of PandaBet, also shared his excitement about joining forces with SCCG Management. He said, “PandaBet is thrilled to partner with SCCG Management, a renowned leader in the gaming industry. With their guidance and support, we are confident in our ability to expand our presence in the US and worldwide. Brace yourself for an exhilarating online gaming experience that will have you on the edge of your seat. Keep an eye out for the PandaBet US launch and get ready to immerse yourself in a wild ride of adrenaline-pumping action where every second counts. Fortune favors the bold!”

The partnership between SCCG Management and PandaBet is set to revolutionize casino game content on a global scale. Both companies are committed to providing an unmatched gaming experience that combines innovation, excitement, and the opportunity to double your money minute-by-minute.

ABOUT PANDABET:

PandaBet is the worldwide first-ever minute-by-minute gaming experience where players can double their money and immerse themselves in endless excitement. With its unique and thrilling content, PandaBet aims to provide players with a wild ride of adrenaline-pumping action. Keep an eye out for the PandaBet US launch for an opportunity to be part of the excitement!

ABOUT SCCG MANAGEMENT:

SCCG Management is a premier management advisory firm, featuring experienced leaders from the global gaming industry who deliver expert solutions for strategic success with a focus on iGaming, Sports Betting, E-Sports, and Casino Technology. With a global network spanning over 30 years and international offices in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and Latin America, SCCG connects clients with the right strategic partners for global scale growth. As an accelerator for early-stage companies, we promote innovation and empower emerging businesses to achieve their objectives. SCCG also acts as an early-stage investor, providing capital and resources to entrepreneurs developing new and innovative products and platforms.
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By Subrata Majumder Consumer demand in China plunged into deflation, reflecting onslaught on consumer price. Its consumer price index fell by 0.3 percent in July, 2023, year -on-year basis, demonstrating failure of Xi Jinping’s new policy to retrieve the economy, which was dented by zero -COVID policy and domestic oriented demand. Global analysts asserted that […]

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The war of words between Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann seems not just relegated to being acerbic but at times laced with fun and sarcasm. The latest salvo laced with humour has been unleashed by the Governor. In the ceremonial ‘At Home’ reception hosted by the Governor, on the occasion […]

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By M A Hossain Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has recently relocated to the capital city of Naypyidaw, where she is now placed under house arrest following a year of solitary confinement. This development by the military junta has surprised both national and international observers. In February 2021, the Tatmadaw seized power […]

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Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light emits a continuous line of light from the strip’s edge

Black PCB and side-firing lumens give this product an extremely subtle presence

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl enables precise control of your lighting in a narrow form factor that blends seamlessly into dark environments.

SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, August 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in black finish.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light emits a continuous line of light from the strip’s edge. The neon-like appearance of the light is only visible when viewed from the side. The extremely narrow profile combined with our patented Continuous Chip-on-Board (COB) technology provides a highly dependable, hotspot-free, discrete lighting solution that can be placed in tight spaces.

The black finish allows this strip to blend seamlessly into dark environments. Add the ability to precisely control pixels, and what you get are dazzling lighting effects that seem to appear out of thin air.

“Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light provides lighting designers with everything they need in one package for entertainment and production promotion applications,” said Jordan Brooks, President of Environmental Lights. “When in operation, the product is capable of displaying stunning lighting effects with a variety of control protocols and blends into the set discretely when turned off”.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl in Black finish is ideal for television and film sets, retail store displays, and hospitality venues. The black PCB and side-firing lumens give the product hardware an extremely subtle presence while providing powerful visual effects thanks to the PixelControl functionality. Furthermore, the built-in diffusion ensures that your light will be flawlessly dispersed.

Environmental Lights offers 13 additional varieties of Continuous Side View LED Strip Light in 5-meter reels. We offer fixed color temperatures ranging from 2700K to 6500K as well as tunable white and non-PixelControl RGB. Among these, there are also white finish PCB and waterproof versions available.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in Black is available now at EnvironmentalLights.com or by calling 888.880.1880. Sales engineers are available to answer questions and assist with specifying the ideal combination of lights and power for projects.

Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in Black Features:

• Directional light output parallel to mounting surface
• Extremely narrow profile
• Built-in diffusion
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• Built-in diffusion
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• UL Listed
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• Patent US 11,359,797 B1

About Environmental Lights

Environmental Lights was founded in 2006 in San Diego, California, and has been listed on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for eight years. We transform environments with LED lighting technology by engineering our customers’ visions into innovative solutions. We partner with our customers from project inception through planning, specification, and installation of their LED lighting systems to ensure we create solutions that match their needs. Our work transforms environments in an array of industries including retail display, entertainment, trade show/exhibit, hospitality, casino gaming and residential and commercial construction.

Learn more at EnvironmentalLights.com or by speaking with a sales engineer at (888) 880-1880.

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The Esports Pod is the work simulator for technology, durability, and comfort, opening up vast possibilities within the collegiate E-sports domain.

SEVERANCE, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — USA Entertainment Ventures LLC, an industry leader in cutting-edge sports creative and technology, is proud to unveil its latest innovation – the Esports Pod. This groundbreaking device is designed to offer immersive training experiences across multiple industries, including aviation, heavy equipment, automotive, and esports.

Specifically, the Esports Pod holds immense potential in the multi-billion dollar competitive gaming industry and the burgeoning realm of high school and collegiate esports. The innovation sets a new standard for esports gaming. Unlike traditional simulators, each Esports Pod is equipped with standardized internet speed and equipment, emphasizing skill and talent over any advantage of superior software. That is, the Esports Pod paved the way to ensure a level playing field for all participants.

Over the past few years, the growth of esports programs in high schools, community colleges, and universities has been remarkable, extending their reach to broader student populations and fostering larger and more inclusive campus communities. Currently, most esports scholarships offer students $500-$8,000 annually, but schools are starting to provide full-tuition scholarships as the esports industry grows. Individuals who excel within these schools at esports tournaments are now offered scholarships to go to college. In response to the growing trend in competitive gaming, USA Entertainment Ventures LLC designed and produced a new gaming pod that will maximize the efficiency of holding tournaments.

Together with Dell Technologies, USA Entertainment Ventures LLC wished to distribute these Esports Pods to educational institutions nationwide, opening the door for more high schools, community colleges, and universities to embrace the exciting world of esports.

USA Entertainment Ventures LLC is extending the exclusive media rights of the Esports Pods to the 34 universities and 192 colleges participating in the Esports league, providing sponsorship sales rights, on-demand and streaming rights, pod usage rights, and NIL access to students for sponsorships. USA Entertainment Ventures LLC can also be the liaison between the institution and the sponsor. Through its extensive network and expertise, USA Entertainment Ventures LLC can help facilitate meaningful partnerships that may amplify students’ engagement in the esports community and assist them in fostering strong ties with educational establishments.

As the industry grows rapidly, students and aspiring gamers can explore new opportunities and potentially secure substantial prizes through this pioneering technology. USA Entertainment Ventures LLC recognizes the growing trend in esports and has created a product that does the following: 1) Offers institutions and students valuable resources 2) Helps achieve sponsorship and advertising needs.

High-Speed Internet
USA Entertainment Ventures LLC ensures that the pods are equipped with high-speed internet, wi-fi, and 110V plug-ins, essentials for enhancing a player’s performance.

Exceptional Warranty Coverage
Each Esports Pod unit comes with exceptional warranty coverage backed by Dell Premium Support Plus. This 4-year warranty provides comprehensive protection against drops, spills, and surges, all with zero deductible, giving users peace of mind and confidence in their investment.

Seamless Technical Support
In the event of any technical issues, the Esports Pod offers seamless technical support through multiple channels, including chat, email, and phone. Users can access prompt assistance and resolution, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity during training or gaming sessions.

Live-Streaming Capabilities
Embracing the future of content creation and education, the Esports Pod features cutting-edge live-streaming capabilities. Content creators, educators, and gaming enthusiasts can share their experiences and expertise with a broader audience, opening exciting avenues for engagement and learning.

User-Friendly Shipping and Assembly
The Esports Pod comes completely assembled with the Alienware 38 Curved Gaming Monitor – AW3821DW, the Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro Mechanical Wireless Gaming Keyboard, the Razer Basilisk V3 Customizable Ergonomic Gaming Mouse, and a Gaming Chair with built-in lumbar arch, optimized cushion density, and eco-friendly synthetic leather. The pod can also roll through doorways and easily be placed on elevators. This convenience ensures that users can quickly get started with their training or gaming experiences without unnecessary delays or complications.

Customizable Accessories
The Esports Pod is highly customizable to cater to individual preferences and optimize user experiences. Enhance your training or gaming setup with a wide range of accessories, including the Thrustmaster T248 RS GT Wheel and Pedal Set, the TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod Plus, and more, tailoring the Esports Pod to suit specific needs.

USA Entertainment Ventures LLC is thrilled to introduce the Esports Pod, as it combines the latest advancements in technology with our hope to bring not only durability, comfort, and cross-training functionality but also equity and inclusion into schools. We sincerely invite businesses, educational institutions, and gaming enthusiasts alike to explore the boundless possibilities offered by this state-of-the-art device.

About USA Entertainment Ventures
USA Entertainment Ventures LLC (USAEV) is a subsidiary of Dakdan Worldwide. Headquartered in Severance, Colorado, USA Entertainment Ventures is a veteran-owned government contracting company servicing 50 states and federal agencies since 2020. USAEV’s manufacturing factory in Huntsville, Alabama, has the capacity to mass-produce hundreds of simulator units on demand. USAEV operates warehouses across the globe in Japan, UAE, and the U.S. to ship the simulator units worldwide. For more information about USAEV, visit https://usaentertainmentventures.com/.

For more information, visit https://esportspod.gg/.

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