October 10, 2011
Tomorrow is the show! Make sure to put it on your calendars! Here's the updated line-up:
Hope to see you all there
tomorrow! Be sure and come early for the great cheap food,
networking and pre-show activities!
Hope to see you all there tomorrow! Be sure and come early
for the great cheap food, networking and pre-show activities!
Hope to see you all there tomorrow! Be sure and come early for the
great cheap food, networking and pre-show activities!
Hope to see you all there tomorrow! Be sure and come early for the
great cheap food, networking and pre-show activities!
Hope to see you all there tomorrow! Be sure and come early for the
great cheap food, networking and pre-show activities!
Hope to see you all there tomorrow! Be sure to come
early for the great cheap food, networking, and pre-show activities!
October 4, 2011
One Week to Next Event!
Tuesday October 11, Pecha Kucha Night San Jose Returns with Quick Presentations, Crazy Demos and a few surprises!
You will want to be at the Sonoma Chicken Coop in Campbell for this fifth wonderful free event.
Yes, we're returning to "The Coop" Folks love the good food and reasonable prices.
We start up at 7, with presentations at 8. Please arrive early and thank our venue for their support by buying your dinner and drinks there.
We'll have another round of Pecha Kucha style PowerPoint Karaoke around 7:30, so brush up your improv!
We'll also continue the FREE raffle for folks who arrive before 7:30. Raffle tickets will be available for sale after 7:30.
Previously we've given away Garr Reynold's book Presentation Zen and Nancy Duarte's book Slide:ology. What will we raffle off this time? That's going to be a surprise!
We could still accomodate a couple more presenters, so let us know via the links below if you want to share your creative story. Currently we've got:
Ric, with an Encore Pecha Kucha from the Presentation Summit
and
Titles will be announced in a day or so.
If you have any questions, or feel free to contact Ric. We'll help you with presentation construction and talk you through any questions you might have.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sonoma Chicken Coop
Address200 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Phone(408) 866-2699
Website
http://www.sonomachicken.com/Stores/Campbell/Map
General questions:
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/san-jose-ca/
August 28, 2011
Ready for no-holds-barred Pecha Kucha?
We're back and we're excited. We're done with one word themes. This time the theme is What you make of it!Which as you can tell really opens things up.
And we're asking YOU to help define the event. Call is now open for presenters, whatever you're wanting to show, we're not holding back. The sky is the limit (which was almost the theme, but it seemed a little tame.) There's even more excitement on the horizon, but we're holding back a few announcements here for later.
We're also not set on a date, but expect to get this in either the end of September or beginning of October. Again, this may be influenced by the availability of presenters!
So, you've always wanted to Pecha Kucha. Here's your chance to make it YOUR event. Write to us now, let us know your thoughts!
August 23, 2010
We're BACK for ROUND FOUR!
The show to round out our first year of Pecha Kucha!
The theme is REVISE!
The current list of presenters:
| Chris Garcia | The Computer History Museum |
| Mario Anima | Plugging In: The Convergence between Fandom and Televison |
| Susan McKinley Ross | Inventiing Qwirkle |
| Carrie Hansom | Revising Our Lives In Order to Fulfill Our Desires and Reach Our Potential |
| Derek McCaw | Dead Man Walking |
| Josh Cuppett | The Odysessy and the iPhone App |
And there will be some surprises, some video, and some great social networking. Be there!
June 23, 2010
The countdown to the next Pecha Kucha San Jose is hot!
The current list of presenters:
Derek McCaw
- Producing the Stage version of "Dead Man Walking"
Jonathan Crabtree
- Why
Crystal Yan
- Student, youth and social entrepreneurship
Al Kovalick
- DIY - Making Your own Neon Sign
Jason Salizar
- Filmmaker
Florian Brody
- Every Image Gets Its Credit
Ric Bretschneider
- The Story So Far
And there will be some surprises, some video, and some great social networking. Be there!
June 13, 2010
The next Pecha Kucha San Jose will be held on June 29th!
Thanks for your continued understanding as we rescheduled this event around various events. We're set to go ahead with a fun and inspiring event, and hope to see everyone who isn't going to present in our audience!
Note, we still have room for presenters, so if you've thought about it before, now is the time! Get in touch!
We'll be spotlighting a few of our presenters over the next week or so, so keep checking back!
May 16, 2010
Unfortunately we're having to reschedule the May 25th event due to the much clichéd circumstances beyond our control. Watch for an updated date for the next event here or at any of the linked sites available under "Links" above.
April 20, 2010
The new date for our next event is Tuesday May 25th.
With the shift in date we have openings for presenters, so if you're interested please get in touch via the Contact link above!
March 31, 2010
Should have mentioned this before, but wasn't settled on a title just yet.
The theme for the event on April 20th is RESPOND!
As always, the theme is relevant to the presentations at the presenters discretion. In this case, for the ones we have lined up, it's a pretty good fit. People are responding to inspiration, situations, society... you get the drift.
See you there, just about three weeks now!
March 28, 2010
UPDATE: Pecha Kucha San Jose #3
Just a quick update for April 20th event!
Presenters now include:
Mick Gray - Artist, Batman, The Shield, Al B. Mouse
Susan McKinley Ross - Award winning family games inventor
Crystal Yan - Student, youth and social entrepreneurship
Al Kovalick - Technologist, designer, on Art and DIY
Jason Salizar - Filmmaker
Beth Ackerman - AmeriCorps - repairing homes for elderly and disabled people
Yes, there's room for a couple more presnters. Get in touch if you are interested or want to suggest someone we should invite to speak!
Be seeing you at "The Coop!" on April 20th!
March 27, 2010
Videos from the February event are linked in now!
March 6, 2010
Pecha Kucha San Jose #3!
Just a quick note that the next event is scheduled for April 20th! Here are the basic details, we'll be filling in more in the next few weeks as we solidify our presenting crew.
Looking also for people who want to volunteer as staff. If you're looking for something cool to put on your resume about how you work for a non-profit social group, this might be a great place to start!
Here's the why, what, where and when stuff, will add who shortly:
About Pecha Kucha:
The audience should expect a series of short, concise, amazing
presentations that will inspire, astound, and entertain you for the
evening! Pecha Kucha are 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds.
Presenters show their creations, discuss their inspiration, their
creativity, the effect that the work has had... which will inform
and inspire the audience as well!
Sonoma Chicken Coop is our terrific venue sponsor for this event. This is our second time at the Coop, audience feedback on the food, prices, and service was overwhelmingly positive. We're encourage you to arrive early and patronize this affordable restaurant and bar prior to the presentations. There is also a bar near the presentation area that will be functioning throughout the show. Sonoma Chicken Coop is family and budget friendly, so if you haven't been there before you're in for a treat! Arrive early and join us on the 2nd floor!
This event will include:
- A bunch of folks that will fill in this section later. Currently
it has the potential to be our biggest and most crazy inspiring show
yet.
Event assembly around 7:00 PM for drinking, eating, and general socializing. Those arriving an hour or two before 7:00 PM to help set up are in danger of having drinks bought for them and may be subject to enthusiastic thanks! Presentations start shortly after 8:00 PM
More Info and Links:
http://www.meetup.com/Pecha-Kucha-Night-San-Jose/
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/san-jose-ca/
Sonoma Chicken Coop
200 E. Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Tel: (408) 866-2699
http://www.sonomachicken.com/Stores/Campbell/Map
February 23, 2010
Pecha Kucha Tonight!
Updates:
We've confirmed that the presentation "The Making of the Offering"
will be followed by a showing of the short film "The Offering!"
Arrive at 7PM for food and drink, and to watch some pre-show
activities, videos, and a favorite repeat from our last event!
We'll have a free drawing at 7:30
for a prize!
Sonoma Chicken Coop
200 E. Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Tel: (408) 866-2699
http://www.sonomachicken.com/Stores/Campbell/Map
February 21, 2010
Two days until Pecha Kucha Night in San Jose!
Join us upstairs at the Campbell Sonoma Chicken Coop for RECALL!
A couple of changes to the schedule:
Unfortunately we've lost Mario to unexpected business travel. He's as unhappy about it as we are, but he'll be presenting at a future event.
But we've picked up Crystal and Debbie! And there's a possibility of a surprise special guest as well.
Confirmed: Short Films and Electronics demos!
And of course we're looking forward to having an excellent audience, that means you and all your friends and relatives. Where else can you get this kind of entertainment value for free? Yes, there is Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, but that's a bit of a drive isn't it?
Event assembly around 7:00 PM for drinking, eating, and general socializing. Those arriving an hour or two before 7:00 PM to help set up are in danger of having drinks bought for them and may be subject to enthusiastic thanks!
Presentations start shortly after 8:00 PM
More info:
http://www.pechakucha-sj.com
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/san-jose-ca/
Sonoma Chicken Coop
200 E. Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Tel: (408) 866-2699
http://www.sonomachicken.com/Stores/Campbell/Map
February 14, 2010
We're BACK for ROUND TWO!
February 23rd, 2010: Pecha Kucha Night San Jose Returns!
The theme is RECALL. reâ‹…call â€" noun To summon back to awareness of or concern with the subject or situation at hand. To remember; recollect.
Pecha Kucha themes set a tone but should not dictate a content barrier for presenters. The audience should expect a series of short, concise, amazing presentations that will inspire, astound, and entertain you for the evening! Pecha Kucha are 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds. Presenters show their creations, discuss their inspiration, their creativity, the effect that the work has had... which will inform and inspire the audience as well!
Sonoma Chicken Coop is our terrific venue sponsor for this event. We're encourage you to arrive early and patronize this affordable restaurant and bar prior to the presentations. There is also a bar near the presentation area that will be functioning throughout the show. Sonoma Chicken Coop is family and budget friendly, so if you haven't been there before you're in for a treat! Arrive early and join us on the 2nd floor for PKSJ#2!
Presentations will include:
The Making of the film "The Offering" - by Michael Zachary Huber and the Cogswell Polytechnical College Team
Baycon TV: How to Create and Destroy a TV Station in Four Days! by Stephen Nelson
Why Roasting a Pig is Better Than Talking About Work! by Peter Nyboer
The Making of AirBnB: How an Airbed in a Living Room Turned into a Global Movement - by Brian Chesky
The Films of Jason Salizar
Shi Long Pang, The Wandering Shaolin Monk - An Independent Comic by Ben Costa.
Plugging in: The Convergence Between Fandom and Television - by Current TV's Mario Anima
(Titles may be subject to becoming more awesome between now and show time.)
And several to be announced. Demonstrations and video screenings will also be shown during the event!
Pecha Kucha Night - San Jose
February 23rd, 2010
Event assembly around 7:00 PM for drinking, eating, and general socializing. Those arriving an hour or two before 7:00 PM to help set up are in danger of having drinks bought for them and may be subject to enthusiastic thanks!
Presentations start shortly after 8:00 PM
http://www.pechakucha-sj.com
http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/san-jose-ca/
Sonoma Chicken Coop
200 E. Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
Tel: (408) 866-2699
http://www.sonomachicken.com/Stores/Campbell/Map
Sonoma Chicken Coop
October 11, 2010
Come for dinner pre-show events at 7:00, presentations to follow.
No entrance fee, but audience members are recommended to make good use of the food and drink available from the restaurant.
Sonoma Chicken Coop
August 31st, 2010
Come for dinner pre-show events at 7:00, presentations to follow.
No entrance fee, but audience members are recommended to make good use of the food and drink available from the restaurant.
Sonoma Chicken Coop
August 31st, 2010
Come for dinner pre-show events at 7:00, presentations to follow.
No entrance fee, but audience members are recommended to make good use of the food and drink available from the restaurant.
Sonoma Chicken Coop
June 29th, 2010
Come for dinner pre-show events at 7:00, presentations to follow.
No entrance fee, but audience members are recommended to make good use of the food and drink available from the restaurant.
Sonoma Chicken Coop
February 23, 2010
Come for dinner pre-show events at 7:00, presentations to follow.
No entrance fee, but audience members are recommended to make good use of the food and drink available from the restaurant.
The Improv
October 20th, 2009
Doors open: 7:30
No entrance fee.
The Improv requires a two drink minimum.
How do you pronounce Pecha Kucha?
The pronunciation can be confusing for English speakers.
Try breaking it up the like this:
Pe - Chak - Cha
Although we've also heard it like this:
Pe - Cha- ku - Cha
or
Pe - Chaku - Cha
Any one seems fairly recognizable, so we're not judging anyone.
See, it's easy.