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Ōtautahi’s girl gone global
Print this story This November, she stands on the stage of the biggest pageant in the world. Miss Universe was first established in 1952 and 75 women have worn the crown since its beginning. New Zealand’s Lorraine Downes was one of them in 1983. In host country Puerto Rico against roughly 120 other women representing their home, Christchurch girl Georgia could become Aotearoa’s second Miss Universe.
The together issue – Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story With one month to go, this year has felt like a masterclass. A calendar filled with opportunities for connection… sports, music, food, entertainment, fashion… it’s a springboard (pun intended) for uniting communities. From the two T20 tests between our BLACKCAPS and India at Hagley Oval, to a sold-out Wolfbrook Arena as the Silver Ferns rose above Australia’s Diamonds 2-0 for the Constellation Cup.
Florals? For spring? – Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story They might not be groundbreaking, but florals in fashion are evergreen, especially in a place that calls itself the Garden City. As reported in style notes by New Zealand Fashion Week, florals are seen on the runway, worn on the street, and defining the season ahead. See our fashion shoot from page 29, a playful exploration of classic race day ingredients.
Culture, spirit, style! Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story At New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW)’s Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival, a one-off runway experience called In Motion will bring together fashion, movement, music and sporting culture. From where the story began to where it might go next, In Motion celebrates not only 100 years of connection, but the generations, cultures and creativity that will carry it forward.
Fashion comes home: Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story Cover girl Skye Zöfia Marryatt might sell you on that fabulous white dress from RUBY, but what she’s really communicating (runway-ready garments in tow) is a sense of excitement for what’s to come. The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival returns for the second time in October, a translation of New Zealand Fashion Week for a South Island audience.
Submit Your Standout Metal Roofing Project to the IDEA Book
Originally Published as: Don’t wait to share your best work If you’ve completed a metal roofing project you’re proud of, don’t wait to send it in to be featured in the magazine and online. Every year, the Metal Roofing IDEA Book gives roofing contractors an opportunity to put their work in front of the people who make up the metal roofing industry. And every year, I’m reminded just how many great projects are out there that we never get to see. Maybe you’ve completed a beautiful residential roof.
Smug marrieds: Deputy Editor
Print this story Strictly speaking, I had a brief dalliance with it in my mid twenties but I don’t really count that one. It was more of a green card situation with my boyfriend of the time. I’ve now been properly married for 13 years, which is why I’m writing the Editor’s Note for this issue. Real editor Nina Tucker has not yet taken her vows to enter the institution so she’s asked me to introduce this special wedding-themed issue of Metropol. Personally, I love being married.
‘Operacore’ in Ōtautahi: Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story Aotearoa’s return of Bizet’s early masterpiece The Pearl Fishers after a 24-year hiatus suggests quite the opposite: opera is more grand and glamorous than ever. The staging from 14 to 18 October at the Isaac Theatre Royal should be in everyone’s spring events diary. As if in response to Chalamet’s controversial comments, fashion leaders and tastemakers across the world are calling 2026 the year of ‘operacore’ – an aesthetic in ode to the centuries-old performative art.
Escaping corporate beige: Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story Shaped by a playful phrase I heard in conversation – “escaping corporate beige” – this issue welcomes a world where events can look however you want them to and be anything but conventional. There’s no better time than now to shine a light on how hospitable Canterbury has become, how at home a busy calendar feels for us. Ōtautahi has been rebuilt to be the host of every great event – intimate product launch to hundreds-strong convention.
Building Better Together: Your Voice Shapes Metal Roofing Magazine
Originally Published as: Looking Beyond the Waves If you’ve been around standing seam metal roofing for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term oil canning. Maybe you’ve seen it on a project, answered questions from a customer about it, or wondered what really causes those subtle waves that sometimes appear in flat metal panels. The truth is, oil canning has been part of the conversation for decades.
Doing it for the dogs – Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story The discourse around the greyhound racing ban and subsequent rehoming had ramped up, and I’d just finished reading Vogue’s April issue where a number of staff dogs had been playfully captured in a New York city fashion editorial alongside the season’s latest shoes. It was chic and engaging, painting that cool city lifestyle – designer bag in one hand, dog leash in the other – and so popular they ran it in both the American and British titles. How would that look in Christchurch?
Michelin fairy dust: Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story Had they done enough – been consistent enough – to impress the anonymous Michelin inspectors eating their way through Aotearoa? Had they cooked food delicious enough to earn their restaurant a spot on the Michelin Guide – better yet, a star – the most prestigious honour in gastronomy. Would the Michelin fairies sprinkle them in fairy dust? Once again, Christchurch proved its place on the world stage.
No Wires on Friday, July 3 - The Outdoor Wire
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, we will not be distributing any of our services on Friday, July 3. The Outdoor Wire Digital Network will resume our normal distribution schedule on Monday, July 6. If you have important news to distribute prior to the holiday weekend, please submit it no later than 4:00pm Eastern on Wednesday, July 1. News arriving later will not make Thursday's final editions for the week.
Matariki is for everyone: Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story Matariki, and the Māori New Year, is celebrated from 8 to 14 July, and is a special opportunity to reflect and rejoice with our beautiful country and its communities. I’ll be cherishing the public holiday surrounded by my whānau and a large feast (paired with some delicious secret hangi sauce from North Cantabrian Angela Clifford, find the recipe on page 38).
Could you do Richie’s race? Editor Nina Tucker
Print this story His strength has become signature and I’m so glad nothing has changed since my days spent watching him on the footy field. Bruised, bloodied, but never giving up. Now, he’s encouraging the average Joe and Jill to find their inner Richie and take on the challenge of all challenges: an adventure race that covers more than 600km and pushes teams to their limits across rugged terrain, otherwise recognised as GODZONE.
The Timeless Appeal of Metal Roofing
Originally Published as: Timeless Metal Metal roofing has always had this way of feeling both classic and current at the same time—and that’s a big part of why it continues to stick around. If you spend any time checking out all the metal roofing projects we publish here in the magazine and online, you start to notice a pattern: styles may shift a little, but the overall look of metal just doesn’t go out of style.
No Wires on Memorial Day - The Outdoor Wire
In observance of Memorial Day we will not be distributing any of our services on Monday, May 25. The Outdoor Wire Digital Network will resume our normal distribution schedule on Tuesday, May 26. If you have news for publication on Tuesday, May 26, please submit it by 2:00pm Eastern on Saturday, May 23. Please note that Tuesday's edition of The Knife Wire will be the last before Blade Show.
No Wires on Monday, May 25 - The Outdoor Wire
In observance of the Memorial Day weekend we will not be distributing any of our services on Monday, May 25. The Outdoor Wire Digital Network will resume our normal distribution schedule on Tuesday, May 26. If you have important news to distribute prior to the holiday weekend, please submit it by 4:00pm Eastern today, Thursday, May 21. News arriving later will not make tomorrow's final editions for the week.
You had me at cake: Deputy Editor Tamara Pitelen
Print this story I don’t know about you but the arguably unseasonal snowfall we had recently had me digging electric blankets and merino wool jumpers out from the loft a little earlier than usual. It excited the skiers and snowboarders, though, and Hanmer Springs Ski Area wasted no time in being the first ski field to open in 2026 when it welcomed people to the slopes on 25 April, a good two months before local ski fields opened last year. What does it all mean?
It’s the People | PLSN
InfoComm 2025 presents another opportunity for people in the live event industry to reconnect. Michael Eddy also reflects on three people the industry recently lost. For the full article, CLICK HERE
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer…
Welcome to Summer 2025. I’m sure purists out there will insist that Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20, with the arrival of Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year). However, for most of us in the live audio biz, the summer “Sound Season” starts around Memorial Day — the busiest time of the year for many of us. Sound companies get swamped with graduations, festivals, winery shows, street fairs, rodeos, state / county fairs — often all falling over the same two-week period.
Tale of Two Tradeshows
Having experienced CES Las Vegas, Anaheim NAMM and ISE Barcelona earlier this year, we now are well into the tradeshow season. Usually, such events are held at least a few weeks apart. And while the interval between this year’s NAMM (Jan. 21-25) and ISE (Feb. 4-7) shows was rather tight, it was certainly manageable for any dedicated — yet slightly jet-lagged — attendees seeking to visit both expos.
Resources You Can Use
Editor Michael S. Eddy brings attention to information resources in PLSN and the Event Production Directory, noting that the 2025 edition of the EPD is now online. Another highlight this month is PLSN’s coverage of Just in Time, the Broadway musical about Bobby Darin. CLICK HERE
Greek City Times Wishes You A Happy Easter Filled With Health And Optimism!
As the joyous season of Easter dawns, the Greek City Times Editorial Team extends heartfelt greetings to all our readers. This year, we send you a special message, wishing that your Easter be a time of lightness, free from worries, and brimming with blessings and good health. May your Easter Sunday be filled with joy, shared moments, and the warmth of those you cherish most. Let this sacred celebration renew your spirit and fill your heart with optimism.
A Guest Note from Parnelli Producer Kevin Mitchell
As a long-time writer for PLSN and FOH magazines, Kevin Mitchell write about many productions. Then, once a year, he produces one himself – the annual Parnelli Awards. After this year’s gala, he took some time to shine the spotlight on the Parnelli Awards production team. CLICK HERE
A Celebration of Excellence!
The air is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for Yardley London presents 4th Edition of Filmfare Middle East Most Influential Women 2025! A dazzling event that will have some of the most inspiring and motivating women visionaries and leaders celebrated for their courageous journeys and achievements.
Our students are asking for help
In each edition of Kappan, we ask our Educators Rising students to answer questions related to our editorial focus, and we run those answers in our Students Speak column. For this issue, with Understanding Today’s Students as our focus, we asked them: “What do you wish adults in your school understood about students’ lives today? What do you think would change at school if more adults really understood what your lives are like?” We got a large number of responses to the questions.
FRONT of HOUSE Launches New Website
As the leading publication for live sound pros, we are pleased to launch our new website, with new elements to make the FOHonline.com experience more dynamic and informative for our readers, while providing new options for advertisers to enhance their marketing message. All of us here are excited about the re-launch. We’ve rearranged our news, with the most relevant stories easier to access, while adding new banner sizes, providing advertisers a more dynamic look on the site.
Finding Respite in Community
The 2025 ProProduction panelists included a number of Parnelli nominees and winners, as well as Parnelli Awards board members. All had valuable insights to share with NAMM attendees. CLICK HERE
New Year, New Tidings: A Fresh Chapter Awaits!
A new year heralds a sense of renewal! It’s a time to reset your sights on the future, chase even bigger dreams, redefine your goals and embrace the changes it brings with a renewed sense of purpose.
Happy 2025! | PLSN
PLSN Editor Michael S. Eddy raises a toast to the incredible designs that are sure to be seen in 2025. CLICK HERE
Math, mindset, and identity
Back in the 1990s, Mattel released Teen Talk Barbie. Each doll was programmed to say four phrases, randomly selected from a list of 270. Alongside comments about shopping, clothes, friends, and pizza was the phrase “Math class is hard.” Controversy ensued. Critics believed that this statement fed into stereotypes that girls can’t do math. Mattel listened and removed the phrase from the possible selections for future versions of the doll. In the grand scheme of things, this may seem trivial.
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Connecting over cursive
A few days ago, some of my Facebook friends got into a conversation about the teaching of cursive in school. It’s a conversation that comes up periodically among my Facebook friends (and I suspect yours, too). Those of us old enough to have worked our way through multiple handwriting workbooks have a lot of opinions about what the possible demise of cursive says about our schools, our children, and ourselves.
Neon Foam Party at POST
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ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles - AIN - July 23
The Spain-based ITP Aero engines and components business has been expanding its manufacturing and aftermarket businesses after it was sold from Rolls-Royce to Bain Capital two years ago, AIN report. The company is still a supplier to the Trent family of engines, but also has positions on Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan, Honeywell’s HTF7000, Airbus’ ZeroE hydrogen airliner program and is the Spanish engine partner for Europe’s Future Combat Air System.
National Carousel Day at Memorial City Mall
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Melon & Berry Fest - Energy Corridor
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Editor’s Note: Exploring Western Aesthetics
Editor’s Note: Exploring Western Aesthetics Welcome to another issue of Western Art & Architecture, where we celebrate the vibrant and evolving world of Western art, architecture, and design. This issue shares stories that highlight the exceptional talent and creativity of artists and architects who are shaping the visual and cultural landscape of the American West.
The sauce is the boss
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Delicious and nutritious Swiss chard
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AV SUCCESSFULLY FLIGHT TESTS JUMP 20 VTOL UAS WITH A HEAVY FUEL ENGINE
ARLINGTON, Va., June 18, 2024 – AeroVironment (AV) successfully demonstrated its JUMP® 20 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) with a heavy fuel engine. The higher horsepower and lower fuel burn rate provided by the heavy fuel engine expands the capabilities of AV’s proven JUMP 20 platform. Integration of the heavy fuel engine further establishes the JUMP 20 as a multi-domain multi-mission UAS capable of autonomously operating in challenging conditions.
The ‘Say Hey Kid’ Had a Trademark
Charlie Sheen has intellectual property (your joke goes here). So did Eddie Van Halen and Steve McQueen. So does Paula Abdul. Gary Burghoff. Jamie Lee Curtis. All these celebrities are or were patent holders. Patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets are an increasing fact of everyday life for all of us—which is why Inventor’s Digest’s primary mission is to educate you about them.
The Secret Group Presents Gary Meikle
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Leadership takes practice
When we asked our Educators Rising students to share their leadership experiences, most of them mentioned extracurricular activities. When I was a student, I would have said the same, and I suspect many of you reading this would have, too. The authors in this issue, however, suggest that student leadership has a place in the classroom, too. A leadership-oriented curriculum shouldn’t involve merely learning about leaders, as Lisa DaVia Rubenstein and her co-authors point out.
The Secret Group Presents Good Moms, Bad Choices Podcast LIVE!
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Congratulations! What is your grandma name?
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Don’t forget western Illinois
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What you will find in this Wednesday's Clinton Chronicle
Trump wins. Todd Frazier's jersey number is retired. Clinton City Council salutes heroes. Two Law Enforcement investigations. USC Union to observe Founder's Day. Seeds of Love is this Saturday. Kadon Crawford taking his talents to the beach. And two Opinion pieces about Black History. The Feb. 28 issue also includes a Robertson's Ace Hardware weekend sales flyer. Laurens County’s Progress, told through the stories of its most valuable resource, its people, is told this WEDNESDAY in The Clinton Chronicle.
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