The GhostLight Theater has announced the return of the popular PechaKucha to Benton Harbor. The event is slated for Friday, October 8. The GhostLight has released the following:
PechaKucha returns! Organizers are excited to welcome the community to experience Volume 21 live and in-person with 10 new presenters. The event takes place at the GhostLight Theatre, 101 Hinkley Street, Benton Harbor, on Friday, October 8, 2021, 8:15 – 10 PM. Doors open at 7:30 PM. PechaKucha 20×20 is a simple presentation format where presenters run 20 images for 20 seconds each, advancing automatically.
The evening will be filled with art experiences throughout our community! At 5:30 PM, head to Krasl Art Center and celebrate a new exhibition with a presentation by participating artists, artmaking activity, live music, and a cash bar. At 7:30 PM, the party moves to GhostLight for cocktails and socializing before PechaKucha’s first presenter at 8:15 PM. Guests will have the option to select seats indoors or out when purchasing their tickets. Given current community COVID trends, the following safety protocols will be observed:
- Masks are required by all guests indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
- All guests seated indoors (Max 100) will be required to have their temperature taken at the door and show a proof of vaccination (Scanned images may be shared in advance. Details shared on ticket link).
- All guests seated outdoors (Max 200) will be required to have their temperature taken at the door. Additionally, outdoor guests are asked to bring their own chairs.
- Presenters will be stationed Outdoors, and simul-cast to the indoor audience.
Reserve your seat and get your $10 (+$1.90 fee) ticket in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pecha-kucha-night-tickets-170340212160. Limited quantities may be available the night-of.
PechaKucha 20X20, conceived by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham in Tokyo, is an international phenomenon taking place regularly in over 1,000 cities around the world, and attended by more than 250,000 people annually. PechaKucha has been described as the world’s biggest physical social network. The key to the success is the simple format where presenters only get 20 images shown for 20 seconds each — this gives anyone a chance to present their recent project or passion.
Many cities often lack spaces where creative people can share their work, so PechaKucha is about exposing the hidden creativity in a city. PechaKucha nights are organized by local passionate and enthusiastic people with backgrounds in many creative fields.
PechaKucha St. Joeseph/Benton Harbor has been bringing local creatives to center-stage since 2015, and Volume 21 will kick off the hopeful return to in-person presentations! Whether you have been to all story-filled evenings or this is your first, this fun and communal evening spent engaging with local artists and community members is sure to provide new memories with our community.
The presenters at Volume 21 are:
- Denard Fenaud
- Erick Fisher
- Sharon Brown
- Grace Kelmer
- Debbie Boyersmith
- Katie Remaly
- August Garritano
- Catherine Thomas
- Mary Gayen
- Darryl Reece
Wightman, Krasl Art Center, and individual volunteers collaborate to bring this engaging event to the community.
