from the publisher

Dear Friends,

It was great to see so many of you at the ETS-LDI show in Orlando in November. As most of you also heard, word on the show floor was positive and upbeat. As this issue rolls off the presses, we will all just be coming out of the happy holiday chaos, armed with a collective resolution to work together towards what we all hope will be a happy, safe, and prosperous 2004 in the exciting world of both entertainment and architectural lighting technology. I want to take a minute to thank all of our Lighting Dimensions and Entertainment Design friends, colleagues, and family who work tirelessly everyday to support this crazy industry with us, especially…all of our advertisers and designers across many industries (and countries); editorial geniuses David Barbour, Ellen Lampert-Gréaux, David Johnson, and Michael Eddy, for their brilliant journalistic talents and professional wit; advertising managers Adrienne Gurman, Holly O'Hair, and Aimee Eckert for their thoughtful and expert customer service; and Managing art director John Scott for his high-quality artistic talents. Stay tuned for the latest in themed entertainment, clubs, touring, and even TV (of the reality series sort) in the upcoming February, March and April issues. Call, write, and of course, email anytime…we'll do lunch. Happy New Year.