It’s been a rough year in terms of devastating earthquakes, latest of which is the one that just hit New Zealand — you’ll find a good round-up of news here, including a large gallery of photos. The photo above is a scene from Christchurch, and we’ve been in touch with PKN Christchurch organizer Vanessa Coxhead, who seems fine although now has to deal with the physical damage that surrounds her. As we posted last week, there was a PechaKucha Night scheduled in Christchurch (Vol. 9) for next week (September 16), and although Vanessa is confident it will still happen, the question of venue is still up in the air, depending on the state of the Canterbury Museum (where it was to be held).
PechaKucha Night is back in St. Louis later this month (September 23) for a fourth volume, and taking place at the Schlafly Tap Room. As organizer Jay David tells us, there are “16 presenters lined up who range from artists and photographers, to farmers and an improv group.” You’ll find the full list of presenters with links on the official event page.
Organizers of PechaKucha Night in Montevideo have announced that their edition, Vol. 4, is set to happen September 8 at the Raidsson Montevideo.
The organizers of the upcoming PechaKucha Night in Christchurch Vol. 9 (September 16) were not satisfied with just one poster for the event, and instead went for eight. Designed by Stephen McCarthy, each one refers back to a presentation from each of the first eight volumes. As organizer Vanessa Coxhead tells us, “it’s kind of stating the obvious but you’d be surprised how many people in this city still don’t really know what we’re talking about when the strange sounding word comes out of our mouth.” You can find all eight posters in this Flickr photoset, which compiles all of the city’s PKN posters so far.
Overhead from PechaKucha Night in Tampa organizer Ken Cowart, following last Friday’s Vol. 6:
When you hear the bartender shout, “We are going to need more red wine, a lot more…” you know things are going well.
You may remember when we posted the video from Victoria’s recent PechaKucha Night Vol. 3 that the theme for the event was “Thought for Food,” and so it’s not so surprising to see that EAT magazine covered the event — you can read the article here.
It looks like things are getting quite veggie-friendly for PechaKucha Night in Chicago Vol. 15 — set for September 7 at Martyrs’ — and although we’re not quite sure if that goes for all the presentations or just the menu, organizer Peter Exley sent the following message:
For all of the vegetarians out there, PechaKucha Night Chicago Volume 15 is fat and gluten free. It even works for the lactose intolerant.
He does add: “There will be beer and bean burgers though.” The poster design is by School of the Art Institute graduate Rachel Yas. You’ll find the full list of presenters with links on the official event page.
Bemidji is hosting its PechaKucha Night Vol. 2 tonight (August 26), taking place at the Cabin Coffeehouse & Cafe from 18:30. The full list of presenters with links appears on the official event page. The poster was designed by PKN Bemidji co-organizer Erik Evenson.
PechaKucha Night in New Haven Vol. 5 is happening tonight (August 25) at Bentara — you’ll find the full list of presenters and links on the official event page.
We’re not quite sure what’s up with the costumed presenter pictured above — a shot taken at Okayama’s “Extra” PechaKucha Night held earlier this month — but it certainly goes well with the white dog seen in the accompanying presentation image. Please note that PKN Okayama Vol. 3 is happening soon, set for September 8 at Onsaya.
