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Poster for Champaign-Urbana Vol. 9

Poster for Champaign-Urbana Vol. 9

Here’s a look at a second poster that was produced for last month’s PechaKucha Night in Champaign-Urbana Vol. 9, with details from organizer Christina Wondra:

We received this FAN-tastic PechaKucha Night C-U Vol. 9 illustrated poster by local illustrator/designer David Michael Moore. He helps speakers and professionals deliver unforgettable messages by illustrating a visual narrative that elevates their words into art.

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 9

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 9

PechaKucha Night in Champaign-Urbana Vol. 9 happens this coming Saturday (April 7) at the Krannert Art Museum East Gallery. You’ll find the full list of presenters with links on the official event page. The poster was designed by Jon Frette and Warren Bensken.

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 7

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 7

Champaign-Urbana is getting ready to host its 7th PechaKucha Night, set for this Friday (July 22) at the Krannert Center Amphitheatre (an outdoor event) — you’ll find the full list of presenters on the official event page. The poster for the event was designed by co-organizer Anastasia Tumanova.

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 6

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 6

Champaign-Urbana held its PechaKucha Night Vol. 6 this past Saturday, and here’s a look at the poster that was produced for the event. The event had a theme of bringing together design alums and professors from the University of Illinois, and we’re happy to note that our good friends Chris Palmieri and Ryan Ruel of Tokyo-based design studio AQ were part of the lineup.

PKN Chicago and PKN Champaign-Urbana + Inspire Japan

PKN Chicago and PKN Champaign-Urbana + Inspire Japan

Chicago and Champaign-Urbana are teaming up for their Global PechaKucha Day – Inspire Japan event on April 16, with the event taking place in Chicago at the city’s regular venue, Martyrs’, from 13:30 (doors open at 12:30) — please note that it’s a day event, with more details here and here. The poster was designed by the Champaign-Urbana Design Organization (CUDO).

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4

As we posted earlier this week, the next PechaKucha Night in Champaign-Urbana (Vol. 5) is happening this Saturday (March 5), but today we take a look at last year’s PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4, courtesy of organizer Christina Tapp, with photos by Chris Perardi.

The Champaign-Urbana Design Org partnered with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts for PKN C-U Vol. 4. Held in July 2010 at Krannert’s outdoor Amphitheatre, DJ Mertz kicked off the show by spinning on the terrace to over 400 people, and the irresistible and scandalous Andy Warfel emceed once again!

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 4

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Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 5

Poster for PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 5

Yes, lots of posters and flyers for lots of PechaKucha Nights happening this week, and here’s a look at the poster that was created for this Saturday’s PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 5. The event will take place at the Canopy Club, and you’ll find the full list of presenters with links on the official event page. Organizer Christina Tapp is also going to send us a report from the last event (Vol. 4), so expect that to pop up on the blog sometime soon. The poster was designed by fellow PKN Champaign-Urbana organizer Anastasia Tumanova.

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 3

PKN Champaign-Urbana Vol. 3

Champaign-Urbana is having its PechaKucha Night Vol. 4 tonight (July 30), so to put you in the mood here’s a look at this past April’s Vol. 3, courtesy of organizer Christina Tapp.

Third time’s a charm! Champaign-Urbana’s PechaKucha Night Vol. 3 was held in April at the ever-so-accommodating Canopy Club. The anticipated event, held during our annual Boneyard Arts Festival, featured local spinner DJ Mertz and boasted over 350 people.

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Poster for PKN C-U Vol. 3

Poster for PKN C-U Vol. 3

Champaign-Urbana’s PechaKucha Night Vol. 3 happens this Friday (April 16) at the Canopy Club, and will include a presentation by Project Runway alum Ping Wu! The poster for the event was designed by co-organizer Anastasia Tumanova.

Wes Jarrell and Leslie Cooperband

Wes Jarrell and Leslie Cooperband

And since we posted an event review for PechaKucha Night in Champaign-Urbana Vol. 2 earlier today, let’s also share this presentation, “Goats, Cheese, and Love,” by farmers Wes Jarrell and Leslie Cooperband.

Wes Jarrell & Leslie Cooperband, the proud owners of Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, talked about making artisan and farmstead goat and sheep milk cheeses, raising organic fruits and hosting all-local foods dinners on their farm—in a poem!