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Dana Hoey Tenant Spotlight
Tenant Spotlight with Dana Hoey Suite: 260Occupation: Artist
Q:What is your approach to your business or occupation that makes you unique?
A: I’m a visual artist so the entire goal is to be unique and dynamic in my work. That’s what I do, all day long. I work with combat athletes right now; I shoot them in a harlequin sci-fi set. Its super fun.
Q:Where are you from originally?
A:California.
Q:What brought you to the Kingston area and keeps you local?
A:Good life for the kids, nature, seasons, people.
Q:What is your favorite thing about Seven21Media Center?
A:The murals and my gorgeous studio.
Q:When you’re not working, what is your favorite thing to be doing? A:Fight training.
Q:Tell us something that we never would have guessed about you.
A:Well I’m not too young, so you probably wouldn’t have guessed the fight trainingÂ
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Tech Smiths joins the Tech community at Seven21
We are proud to welcome Tech Smiths to Seven21 Media Center. They have relocated from North Front street in Uptown Kingston to the first floor of the technology mecca at Seven21 Media Center. Brian and his team bring a great tech vibe to the building, buzzing with knowledge and enthusiasm for Apple products and technology as a whole. Customers now enjoy the convenience of off-street parking, easy access, a cafe waiting room, and as always a plethora of knowledge from the adjacent tech community.About Tech Smiths: We are the Mid Hudson Valley’s only Apple Authorized Service Provider! We have Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians available to work on your warrantied and non-warrantied Mac. With access to all Apple technical resources, bulletins, and diagnostic tools, we are able to resolve any issue you may have. Give us a call. At Tech Smiths, we’re equipped to fix any problem with your Macintosh. We are a full-service Apple shop, and the scope of our expertise goes beyond hardware repair. If you have a program that is quitting unexpectedly, you need some expert assistance upgrading, or you need on-site IT professionals for your business, we can take care of your needs. For more information come visit us at our new location at 721 Broadway in Kingston or our website https://www.tech-smiths.com/about-us/
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Open Call for Artists! Show at Seven 21
Calling all 2d visual artists! Seven 21 Media Center has approximately 400 sq ft of central exhibition space and we are seeking artists submission for review to be included in our roster of shows for the year. Selected artists will be able to present their work for 2 months and enjoy an opening night reception. Proceeds from any sales of artwork go directly to the artist. Artist are asked to submit a brief artist statement a CV or bio and up to 10 jpeg images of their work or website links where appropriate. Exhibiting artists will be responsible for the installation and take down of their show. Email: info@Seven21.com Seven 21 Media Center is located in the heart of the Kingston Midtown arts district. Since it’s beginning in 2006 Seven 21 strives to support the local arts scene by providing exhibition space and event venues for visual artists, musicians, writers and performers, as well as working along with other community stakeholders to ensure the arts continue to flourish in Kingston, NY. Stay up to date on happenings at Seven 21 Media Center by following us on Facebook.Posted in: News
Catskill Digital brings SEO to Seven21
Seven21 Media Center welcomes Catskill Digital to the building. Owner Zac Shaw originally worked at the media center about five years ago and was drawn back to the collaborative, creative space for its studio space and voiceover booth capabilities. Zac is a digital marketing guru and entrepreneur. After working for Evolving Media for several years, he decided to do freelance digital marketing for local businesses in Kingston out of his home. Shaw soon outgrew his space at home and considered expanding his business further. He knew he wanted to branch out into the social media field and felt that Seven21 was the ideal location to start his new business. In 2009, Zac worked in the Seven21 Media Center’s green screen studio with Ellenbogen Creative Media to create a video entry for the Ford Fiesta Movement contest, which he and his production team won. By winning the contest, Ford provided Zac with a new Fiesta and unlimited gas to drive around in for six months with the promise to make new videos designed for social media. Not only was this Zac’s first major social media marketing campaign, but this was also one of the largest social media marketing campaigns at the time. Zac credits the production value of Ellenbgoen for the success of this capain and notes his positive experience with Seven21 and Ellenbogen influenced his commitment to the center several years later. The Ellenbogen Group is excited to have a digital marketing company in the building. “We have already started working with Zac on our social media tactics and online presence,†Jeremy Ellenbogen, President and CEO explained. “Zac is a great asset not only to the companies within our building, but other local companies as well. We can all benefit from his expertise in digital marketing.†Zac is excited to grow his business at the media center. “I want to continue working with the companies I’ve established relationships with, but help other companies as well,†he explains. Along with integrated digital marketing, Zac Shaw can also help businesses with web design, graphic design, troubleshooting websites, and developing effective SEO to optimize websites on search engines. Digital marketing can help build and manage a small business. It can also add value to video marketing and other integrated marketing strategies that primarily focus on content and community engagement. Zac encourages all small businesses to use digital marketing because it helps companies “remain visible while remaining authentic.†Visit caskilldigital.com for more information!Sunny Skies Ahead for Grae (photography)
We are extremely excited to welcome Ryan Grae Paraggio, a photographer based out of the Hudson Valley region, to the Seven21 Media Center! Grae has worked in a wide range of areas comprising of motorsport and action sports photography, high profile events, and corporate media. Grae has been recognized in large government agencies as well as in books and magazines. After working at home, he outgrew his small workspace and to our delight he eventually found the Seven21 Media Center. “ When walking into the Seven21 Media Center, I knew that this building provided the right environment, gear, and facilities for me, and am so grateful to have this opportunity.†In Ryan’s new studio space he will utilize his new gear to photo edit, limbo tabletop photography, and much more. He plans on keeping busy year round, and knows that with the amount of resourceful people in the Seven21 Media Center, he will be able to meet his goal. In turn this will benefit him by expanding his business to numerous different cliental and people working around him. “This building is full of such talented professionals in their field, and having the access to be able to work alongside them gives me a whole new experience and reminds me of why I was so attracted to this building and space over any other.†Jeremy Ellenbogen, CEO of Ellenbogen Creative Media, “ Ryan will be Seven21’s first commercial photographer, which will be a valuable resource that we have wanted here. We look forward to accommodating him with the necessary equipment he will need.â€Posted in: News
WBPM (Pamal Broadcasting) Rocks the Seven21 Media Center
The Seven21 Media Center located on Broadway in Kingston, has recently welcomed to the building Pamal Broadcasting 92.9 WBPM to have more space for sales managing, client meetings, and future live broadcasting. Founded in 1986, the family-owned radio station  owns  numerous different radio stations in the Hudson Valley area. Prior to the move, WBPM was located on John Street in Kingston for 38 years. Although Don Verity, general manager of Pamal, knew the move was going to be an adjustment he believed that the relocation to the Seven21 Media Center would ultimately be beneficial in moving forward. Pamal Broadcasting has several other stations in the Hudson Valley including K104, 100.7 WHUD, 107.1 The Peak, and Real Country 1260AM. Pamal also as stations located in Albany, Glens Falls, Vermont, and Springfield. WBPM, which stands for “World’s Best Popular Music,†plays “classic hits†from 1965-1989. Radio still has a major presence in the lives in many people. A popular show on the station is Bob Miller in the Morning. From 6am-10am, listeners can tune in and  listen to Bob Miller and Brian Jones start the day. Throughout the rest of the day 92.9 WBPM provides a great mix of classic hits for work and the car. The morning show is a great way for commuters on their drive to work to get local news, events, and weather. 92.9 WBPM also  is involved with many community events including the annual July 4th Celebration on the Rondout Waterfront. Verity was familiar with Seven21 previous to the Ellenbogen’s  acquiring it, and now he “loves the transformation and renovation†that has been done to the building. “It is so enjoyable to be in a building like this not only for the great people, but for the atmosphere and the facilities we have access to.†Don’s reason for his relocation, was that Pamal Broadcasting “needed more space and a place that was more client friendly.†Verity is using the new space for sales managing, meetings with clients, radio commercials, and live broadcasts. In the future, Pamal hopes to use the space here at Seven21 to host live music events. After we interviewed Verity, it was clear that he had happily found his new home at the Seven21 Media Center. President and CEO of Ellenbogen Creative Media, Jeremy Ellenbogen says, “We plan to accommodate Don and his crew with all the necessary resources we have, and we look forward to working with him in the near future."Edgeworx Broadens Spectrum for Best of Both Worlds
On February 1, 2013 Edgeworx Studios will join Seven21 as an expanding post production company from New York City.
Edgeworx Studios specializes in Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics for television and film. This passionate and driven company takes pride in their outstanding client partnerships and provides the highest quality creative with cost effective, efficient budgets. A sample of their client list includes History Channel, National Geographic, HBO, Discovery Networks and PBS to name just a few.
Edgeworx Studios is looking forward to broadening their spectrum of work and establishing collaboration within the building. “We are looking forward to having the opportunity to extend our studio space while we maintain our footprint in NYC. For our team to have the balance and best of both worlds personally and professionally is something we are very excited forâ€, explains owner and Executive Producer, Cassandra Del Viscio.
Jeremy Ellenbogen, CEO and President of Seven21 stated, “We are looking forward to Edgeworx Studios joining our facility, for it will further develop the collaboration at Seven 21 along with providing communal support in film, television, commercials, video games and special venue projects.â€
If you would like more information on Edgeworx Studios please view their website at: http://www.edgeworxstudios.com and for more information on leasing space at Seven21 please visit: http://www.seven21media.com.
Seven21 provides Ideal Space for NYC Film Production
The historic Kingston area was the perfect shooting location for NYC's film production. Peter Bobrow, Production Manager, stated “being situated at Seven21, also provided ideal spaces for the locality of the crew’s shoots throughout the area, including the Kingston High Schoolâ€. This occasion granted recognition to the community, while giving students hands on experience as extras or interns. Read moreLee Palmateer Law Opens Up Kingston Office At Seven21
Lee Palmateer, Intellectual Property Attorney and Litigator, with the main office in downtown Albany,NY, realized a growing need for intellectual property law in the Mid-Hudson valley. Kingston, with its growing creative and entrepreneurial spirit, was strategically perfect to open up an office, mid-way between Albany and the Lower Hudson Valley. With the strong technology and media arts sector already in place, Seven21 Media Center was the perfect choice. Read morePosted in: News
SUNY Ulster and Seven21 form Media Arts and Technology Alliance
The Seven21 Media Center, SUNY Ulster, and Central Hudson to create the Media Arts and Technology Alliance at Seven21 Media Center on Broadway in Kingston. Seven21 is comprised of 20 independent boutique media companies in an incubator-like setting with state of the art equipment including: live studio and remote webcasting capabilities, multi-camera live-switched HD production, satellite transmission services of HD quality video, and the largest and most advanced green screen technology north of New York City.New Tenants to Seven21 Get Their Own "Stimulus Package"
The Kingston Local Development Corporation (KLDC) and Seven21 media center in Midtown Kingston hope to attract new companies to lease space and grow their businesses at the high-tech facility. The KLDC will give low interest loans of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses who relocate or expand to Seven21. The funding can be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixture, equipment or even lease payments for up to 6 months.This program will not only provide needed seed money but act as a business incubator offering workshops, training, business development, advice, and counseling by seasoned business professionals. Clinics and seminars in the studio are slated to begin this fall.
Next Step Digital makes the move to Seven21
Mike Kilpatrick and Sean Mahoney, colleagues at another digital design firm, were laid off after the company downsized back in March 2012. After working together for so many years they decided the next step was to start their own firm: Next Step Digital was born.They are occupying a bright, artsy office space on the second floor of Seven21. Mike and Sean often say how being at Seven21 is like a big family. They have already worked with several other tenants at Seven21 to collaborate on projects and have generated new business.
Next Step Digital has established itself in the Hudson Valley as a premiere group of Strategists, Project Managers, Creatives and Developers, as well as an effective professional organization. Their team has worked on projects ranging from web and digital design and development for several nationally and internationally recognized organizations such as; The American Museum of Natural History, Dunkin Donuts, to design and development for larger regional clients such as Frost Valley YMCA , Kingston Hospital, Policy Research Associates, Hudson Valley Tourism, SUNY Ulster, Tonner Doll and the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice.
Next Step Digital provides an exceedingly high level of service to its clientele, while bringing innovative marketing, media and technical problem solving experience to bear to meet the needs most commonly found by various organizations in the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. Read more
Strings Attached... Violin and Viola instruction at Seven21
Siobhan Solberg has created "Siobhan's Studio" at Seven21 underground, offering private violin and viola lessons for all ages and levels.Lessons are geared towards the motivated student seeking enjoyable music education that focuses on both artistry and excellence. Teaching all styles of music but encourage building a strong classical music base, the foundation of all other genres of music.
Siobhan Solberg, a classically trained violist brings the rich, full sound of her instrument to today’s rock, pop, and jazz scene. With a background in symphonic and chamber music, Siobhan has enlivened numerous contemporary recordings with her unique musical aesthetics. Along with her talent as a violist, Siobhan brings her background in composing and arranging to her studio recordings, making her a highly flexible musician able to improvise and perform at the highest standards of professionalism. visit her website for more info
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Triumph Karate School Opens at Seven21
Triumph Karate, lead by Master Rodney Batista, has taught thousands of Hudson Valley students the ancient art of Tang Soo Do, a very effective Korean martial art.For three years the Triumph school had been operating out of various spaces at the YMCA in Kingston. The move to the Media Center will now allow Master Batista to have his own 1000SF Karate studio in Seven21's underground, and incorporate many media and technology initiatives including: webcasting of classes, distance learning with other schools, video feeds to the lounge area, televised studio events for belt advancement, and video training of form and technique. Triumph will be the only Karate school in the region to provide these advanced media services.
For more information contact Master Rodney Batista (845)978-2727 rbatista@hvc.rr.com or visit their website: www.triumphkarate.com
Freshly Brewed, Seven21 opens Cafe'
Guests and members can enjoy the warmth and beauty of a new breakroom and coffee shop on the first floor. Now brewing over a dozen flavors of Flavia coffee, teas, and a bounty of health snacks. Read the paper, eat lunch and enjoy the company of other 'techies' at the media center (while your computer is "rendering") Read moreWeighing less.. with Moore, Cardio-Kickboxing Studio opens at Seven21
Donna Smith and Michael Moore recently launched Moore and Moore Fitness at Seven21 media center's Underground. The beautiful new studio, once earmarked for a Jazz cafe, now has been totally transformed with wood flooring, new lighting, and a host of gym equipment. Donna and Mike hope to "re-shape" Ulster County with an intense cardio and strength building workout for all ages, both men and women. The small class sizes and personalized training is what really differentiates them from the big clubs. Plans are in the works to add more classes in other fitness areas. For more information or to take classes contact Donna at (845) 389-7950.Posted in: News
TRUMP Lands at Seven21
The fast growing nutritional supplement company, The Trump Network, recently chose Seven21 as their host for an executive meeting and broadcast. Trump's CEO and leadership team spoke live to an audience of about a hundred Trump Network members here in Kingston, for a training and "pump" session. The program was recorded in HD format, live multi-camera switched, and webcast to thousands of remote Trump viewers. Live video feeds from LA, Boston, Florida, Denver, NY, and other sites were brought together for this live interactive video program. The event was a success and the Trump Network plans on producing similar programs in the near future.Kingston Gets its Own Weekly TV Talk Show!
Kingston NOW, the new television show to premiere this Wednesday August 10th , (and subsequent Wednesdays) at 11:00PM on WRNN-TV will focus on the people, places, activities, and issues that make up the Kingston area from politics to culture.Each week this 30 minute talk television format will give viewers an insightful look at the important issues and information that impact this small yet growing community. Some topics to be covered include, the Kingston dog park, the mayoral race, the Kings Inn plan, obesity in Ulster County, Kingston Neighborhood Watch, the Pike plan, the local economy, and many more current topics.
Kingston NOW will be hosted by Jimmy Buff, a Kingston resident, and also program director and afternoon drive host at WDST FM. "As a Kingston resident I am personally affected by all that happens here and am committed to bringing those stories to life," said Jimmy Buff.
The show will be produced and recorded in the high-tech studios at Seven21 Media Center at 721 Broadway in Kingston, taking advantage of the new high definition camera equipment, switchers, and infrastructure that the Media Center recently built, “We are excited to be a part of this show production and to share the culture of this great little city (Kingston) with a much larger audience on RNN,†said Jeremy Ellenbogen, the show’s producer and CEO of Seven21 Media Center.
