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Stagehand Food: Understanding Food, Breaks, and Craft Services
Long calls, physical work, and unpredictable schedules make food planning an important part of every stagehand’s workday. Learn what stagehands should pack for sustained energy, how to plan meals and hydration for extended calls, and why labor agreements should clearly address meal breaks, food provisions, and craft services.
How Many Stagehands Does Your Event Need? A Crew Planning Guide for Santa Cruz & Monterey Events
Learn how to estimate stagehand labor for load-in, show calls and strike for concerts, festivals and corporate events in Monterey Bay.
InfoComm 2026: Free Pass + Live Event AV & Lighting Trends
Looking for a free InfoComm 2026 Exhibit Hall Pass? Find the VIP pass code here and discover upcoming trends in live event AV, lighting, staging, and broadcast production.
The Red Ball Gala Returns to Santa Cruz for MAH’s 30th Anniversary
The Red Ball Gala returns to Santa Cruz on April 11. Experience live music, dinner, art, and rooftop dancing at MAH’s 30th Anniversary. Get tickets and full event details now.
What Are the Five Types of Events?
What are the five types of events? From corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings, fundraisers, festivals, and educational seminars, each event category has distinct production and AV requirements. Here’s how the five core event types break down—and what it means for planning successful events in Santa Cruz and Monterey County.
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