Those planning to attend next week’s PechaKucha event in Benton Harbor need to be aware of logistical changes, driven by Covid 19 concerns. They are outlined in this statement from the local PechaKucha organizers:
The October 8 PechaKucha event is to be hosted outdoors only at the GhostLight Theatre. With concern for the rising Covid cases, the previously offered indoor seating for simulcast will no longer be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Provided seating will be limited, special arrangements may be submitted to PechaKuchasjbh@gmail.com.
In the event of inclement weather, the first 135 tickets sold will be able to experience the event indoors. All indoor guests must comply with indoor Covid safety measures of remaining masked when not drinking, having your temperature taken, and showing proof of a vaccination card.
An outdoor event will not require guests to be masked or show proof of vaccination, but will be asked to have their temperature checked and observe social distancing when outdoors.
All ticket holders will receive a private link to watch the event live via PechaKucha’s YouTube page. Rain plans will be communicated via email, Facebook, and Instagram the morning of Friday, October 8.
The presenter lineup has also shifted. There are 9 Presenters at this event:
- Denard Fenaud
- Erick Fisher
- Sharon Brown
- Grace Kelmer
- Debbie Boyersmith
- August Garritano
- Darryl Reece
- Paula Camp
- Lynne Clayton
Background information on PechaKucha from earlier relaease from local organizers:
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.
