--- title: et cetera... a blog of bright ideas from ETC | Quinn Wirth (2) description: Quinn joined ETC in 2018 with a background in marketing for K-12 and higher education. Studying English in college and tutoring writing across the curriculum fostered her passion for words and weakness for puns. When she’s not writing, she’s likely watching horror movies with her husband or plugging away at her goal of reading 50 books each year. A Wisconsin local, she loves seeing ETC products at work in Madison-area venues she has frequented throughout her life. 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Studying English in college and tutoring writing across the curriculum fostered her passion for words and weakness for puns. When she’s not writing, she’s likely watching horror movies with her husband or plugging away at her goal of reading 50 books each year. A Wisconsin local, she loves seeing ETC products at work in Madison-area venues she has frequented throughout her life. [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Holland%20Blue.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/holland-performing-arts-center-celebrates-20-years-with-upgraded-lighting-system) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [Holland Performing Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years with Upgraded Lighting System](https://blog.etcconnect.com/holland-performing-arts-center-celebrates-20-years-with-upgraded-lighting-system) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 9-Oct-2025 As the [Holland Performing Arts Center](https://o-pa.org/visit-our-venues/holland/) in Omaha, Nebraska celebrates its 20th anniversary, the venue is marking the milestone year with a transformative upgrade to its lighting system. Among the new technology installed in the space is ETC’s [Halcyon Silent](https://www.etcconnect.com/Halcyon-Silent/) and [Halcyon Platinum](https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Lighting/Halcyon/Features.aspx) fixtures. With these... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/holland-performing-arts-center-celebrates-20-years-with-upgraded-lighting-system) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Dripping%20Springs%20High%20School%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/dripping-springs-high-school-upgrades-lighting-system-with-etc) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [Dripping Springs High School Upgrades Lighting System with ETC](https://blog.etcconnect.com/dripping-springs-high-school-upgrades-lighting-system-with-etc) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 25-Sep-2025 Located in Texas, [Dripping Springs High School](https://www.dsisdtx.us/o/dshs) produces theatre productions throughout the school year for the community, while also competing in UIL competitions such as One-Act Play and Theatrical Design. The auditorium serves as a multipurpose learning and performance space for band, choir,... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/dripping-springs-high-school-upgrades-lighting-system-with-etc) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Zeo%20at%20Academy%20of%20Country%20Music%20Awards-1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/zeo-lights-up-academy-of-country-music-awards) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [Zeo Lights Up Academy of Country Music Awards](https://blog.etcconnect.com/zeo-lights-up-academy-of-country-music-awards) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 31-Jul-2025 At the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, legendary artists took the stage to celebrate six decades of country music. Ford Center at The Star, the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, hosted the event in Frisco, TX with a capacity of 14,000 people. To help the star-studded performances... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/zeo-lights-up-academy-of-country-music-awards) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Sammy%20Hagar%201_Photo%20Credit%20Niel%20Lim%20Samg.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-automated-lighting-and-hog-control-rock-the-stage-with-sammy-hagar) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [ETC Automated Lighting and Hog Control Rock the Stage with Sammy Hagar](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-automated-lighting-and-hog-control-rock-the-stage-with-sammy-hagar) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 10-Jul-2025 When rock icon Sammy Hagar took over the Dolby Live in Las Vegas for his recent residency, Lighting Designer Jamie Fadden brought bold and nostalgic visuals to the stage with the help of High End Systems SolaPix Fan 8 and Zeo fixtures, as well as Hog lighting control. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-automated-lighting-and-hog-control-rock-the-stage-with-sammy-hagar) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/ETC%2050%20Years%20Education.png)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/50-years-of-education-at-etc) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [50 Years of Education at ETC](https://blog.etcconnect.com/50-years-of-education-at-etc) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 20-Mar-2025 Since 1975, ETC has always been dedicated to backing our products with the highest quality service and support. As the company expanded its product portfolio, user base, and global reach over the course of 50 years, education came forward as one of the central pillars of ETC's service philosophy. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/50-years-of-education-at-etc) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/AISD_Shrek1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/austin-independent-school-district-theatre-programs-thrive-with-etc-lighting-solutions) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [Austin Independent School District Theatre Programs Thrive with ETC Lighting Solutions](https://blog.etcconnect.com/austin-independent-school-district-theatre-programs-thrive-with-etc-lighting-solutions) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 9-Jan-2025 The Austin Independent School District Performing Arts Center (AISD PAC) is on track to host 193 events this school year, catering to AISD’s 73,000+ students and the wider Austin community. As it approaches its 10th anniversary in January, the PAC remains highly active, typically booked six days a... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/austin-independent-school-district-theatre-programs-thrive-with-etc-lighting-solutions) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/ETC%20LDI%20Booth%20Wide-1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-gets-show-ready-for-ldi-iaapa-jtse-and-csi) [ETC Culture](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc-culture) ### [ETC Gets Show-Ready for LDI, IAAPA, CSI, and JTSE](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-gets-show-ready-for-ldi-iaapa-jtse-and-csi) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 12-Dec-2024 Before we say goodbye to 2024, ETC made its rounds at several industry trade shows to share the latest innovations from ETC. In case you missed out on any of the action, we’re providing a recap of the events that took us to Las Vegas, Orlando, London, and Nantes, France! [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-gets-show-ready-for-ldi-iaapa-jtse-and-csi) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/TownSquare_1-1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/full-compass-tour) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [An Inside Look at ETC Headquarters with Full Compass](https://blog.etcconnect.com/full-compass-tour) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 12-Sep-2024 [Full Compass Systems](https://www.fullcompass.com/), an ETC dealer, is located just a stone's throw away from ETC's Middleton Headquarters building. The company (which has been in business nearly as long as ETC!) is an accomplished supplier of audio, visual, and lighting equipment. When the Full Compass team asked for a... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/full-compass-tour) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Into%20The%20Night%203%20-%20From%20Travis.png)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/regent-seven-seas-grandeur) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [Fleet of ETC Gear on Board Regent Seven Seas Grandeur](https://blog.etcconnect.com/regent-seven-seas-grandeur) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 27-Jun-2024 The newly launched Grandeur is the sixth luxury ship to come from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With 10 decks that can host up to 744 guests, the cruise ship promises a deluxe vacation experience with beautiful design throughout. In the search for best-in-class, the ship landed on many ETC solutions... 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