Next Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland is
when || friday january 21, 2011 || doors open 7:20pm || presentations begin 8:20pm
LOCATION MOVED to Dixieland Village, 1037 South Florida Avenue, Suite 130 (between Patterson St and Hunter St in the same block as Bomar Trophy Shop).  There is plenty of parking behind the building.

September 3, 2010 Pecha Kucha Night presentation on Pagentry by Perianne Boring.

Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland is presented in collaboration with a regional design group and Platform Art.  The creative industries unite to bring internationally recognized Pecha Kucha to Lakeland.  Pronounced (“peh chak cha”) Pecha Kucha is the Japanese word for “chit-chat.” It is a blend of open mike, happy hour and forum for new ideas.  Designers, advocates and overall creative passionate people present 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. Originated in Japan by Klein Dytham architecture, Pecha Kucha has spread virally over 300 cities around the world. There is a modest $5 admission to cover expenses, like electricity. Proceeds remaining after each event are donated to Platform Art.

Don’t miss the next exciting PKNight Lakeland on Jauary 21st at LOCATION MOVED to Dixieland Village, 1037 South Florida Avenue, Suite 130 (between Patterson St and Hunter St in the same block as Bomar Trophy Shop).  There is plenty of parking behind the building.
Doors open: 1920hrs (7:20pm).  Presentations begin: 2020hrs (8:20pm).
Modest admission of $5/person pays for expenses (like electricity).
Any funds remaining after expenses are donated to Platform Art.

Catherine Lavallée-Welch presents “The library is dead. Long live the library!” at the first Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland on September 3.

when || friday january 21, 2011 || doors open 7:20pm || presentations begin 8:20pm
LOCATION MOVED to Dixieland Village, 1037 South Florida Avenue, Suite 130 (between Patterson St and Hunter St in the same block as Bomar Trophy Shop).  There is plenty of parking behind the building.

Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland is presented in collaboration with a regional design group and Platform Art.  The creative industries unite to bring internationally recognized Pecha Kucha to Lakeland.  Pronounced (“peh chak cha”) Pecha Kucha is the Japanese word for “chit-chat.” It is a blend of open mike, happy hour and forum for new ideas.  Designers, advocates and overall creative passionate people present 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. Originated in Japan by Klein Dytham architecture, Pecha Kucha has spread virally over 300 cities around the world. There is a modest $5 admission to cover expenses, like electricity. Proceeds remaining after each event are donated to Platform Art.

Below is Kemp Brinson’s presentation at the very first Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland on September 3.

The first PechaKucha Night Lakeland on September 3 was a resounding success.  Here is video of the first presentation of eight: Sam Sheets - This and That and Architecture.

when || friday september 3rd 2010 || doors open 7:20pm || presentations begin 8:20pm
where || Wakeman’s Parkview, 105 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
Platform Art is collaborating with Lunz Prebor Fowler and the national Pecha Kucha organization to bring this creative project to Lakeland.

PechaKucka (pronounced peh chak cha) is a social/networking event for creative, innovative and thought provoking individuals. Presenters show 20 images for 20 seconds each on any subject that is visually or mentally stimulating. Presentations are not for personal or business marketing. The event is fast paced with varied presentations laid over a simple yet consistent presentation rhythm.

The events are low cost, informal and accessible to all in a true “social” spaces. PKN Lakeland operates with no paid staff, facility etc. The $5 entry fee is to cover the cost of the event. Any proceeds remaining after each event will be donated to Platform Art, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that presents visual arts, film, fashion, sound and performance art in nontraditional settings.

Presenters
This and that and architecture || Sam Sheets
It’s the branding, stupid || Linda Jezard
Traditional Indigenous Design || Tracy Mullins
Picking up shiny objects || Fred Koehler
Defending Ugly || Kemp Brinson
The library is dead, long live the library! || Catherine Lavallée-Welch
Pop-up Books || Tony Palms
Pagentry || Perianne Boring
Crumbled Paper || Victor Prebor (alternate)
Florida Daybreak || Michael Maguire (alternate)

See presenter contract below to learn more.

PechaKucha Presenter Contract

PechaKucka (pronounced peh chak cha) is a social/networking event for creative, innovative and thought provoking individuals. Presenters show 20 images for 20 seconds each on any subject that is visually or mentally stimulating. Presentations are not for personal or business marketing. The event is fast paced with varied presentations laid over a simple yet consistent presentation rhythm.

The events are low cost, informal and accessible to all and are presented in true “social” spaces. PKN Lakeland operates with no paid staff, facility etc. The $5 entry fee is to cover the cost of the events. Any proceeds remaining after each event will be donated to Platform Art, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that presents visual arts, film, fashion, sound and performance art in nontraditional settings.

Learn more on the international Pecha Kucha website by clicking here.

View information on past and future Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland events, as well as videos from past events by clicking here.