UPDATE: Visit the Edmonton Journal to watch all of the presentations from Pecha Kucha Night 12! We send a huge thank you to the Edmonton Journal, Ryan Jackson, and Kerry Powell for making this possible.
Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 12, February 2, 212, at the Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre (8712 109 Street).
Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now at TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.
Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKN12.
PKN12 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.
A first for Pecha Kucha Nights in Edmonton, PKN12 features live music from Kevin Marsh and Jill Roszell.
From January 26 to 29th, Edmonton’s NextGen is proud to be programming partner of the Community Centre Pavilion at METROPOLIS, Edmonton’s newest celebration of winter culture. With a focus on engaging Edmontonians, ages 18 – 40, in making the City of Edmonton a place they choose to work, live, learn and play, the four days of programming feature a Best of NextGen schedule ofevents plus a variety of creative collaborations with next generation community organizations. All activities are free of charge and open to all ages, unless otherwise stated.
Pecha Kucha Nights have become one of Edmonton’s NextGen’s most popular and enduring public events. Japanese for the phrase “the sound of chitchat”, Pecha Kucha Nights feature presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture. At METROPOLIS, the public is invited to attend Pecha Kucha: Metropolis featuring “best of” presentations from the past 11 installments of the event plus fresh ideas.
Featuring Presentations from:
Ron Gilbertson, Warning: Revitalization will Dramatically Change the Character of Downtown Edmonton, EEDC (from PKN X)
Nadir Bellahmer & Mike Rivest, Media Art and Design Exposed in Edmonton (from PKN 8)
Todd Babiak, Interventions (from PKN X)
Tad Hargrave & Amy Shostak, PKN Off The Cuff (Improv PKN)
Kevin Kossowan, Food Writer and Activist (from PKN 9)
Christopher Samuel, Starcraft: More Than Just A Game (from PKN 11)
Lisa Baroldi, Designing Downtown: A Movement (New presentation)
Shafraaz Kaba, First Nations Architecture (New presentation)
Michael Strong, Downtown Edmonton: Place, Perception, Transformation (from PKN X)
8:30 AM | January 27 | SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKFAST #13
Edmonton’s NextGen is pleased to partner with SMBYEG as Food Sponsor of Social Media Breakfast #13, taking place right next door to METROPOLIS at the CBC Centre Stage, 10062-102 Avenue. The Edmonton Social Media Breakfast (SMBYEG) is pleased to announce Walter Schwabe (@fusedlogic) as this month’s guest speaker.
The Awesomeness of SocialTV
Understanding the digital behaviors of today’s online audiences can help businesses accomplish their objectives far better today than in the original static Web eco-system. Walter Schwabe, Chief Evolution Officer of fusedlogic inc., and Executive Producer of fusedlogicTV will define and discuss the impact of digital behaviors such as, “social viewing” now associated with traditional television programming and how it’s changing the industry as a whole. Further, he’ll demonstrate how the entertainment industry has effectively integrated into the social eco-system, while discussing the impact of social viewing data which is affecting entertainment expenditures.
Overall, Walter’s talk on SocialTV will look to reveal interesting behavioral patterns associated with this evolving space for your viewing, tweeting and blogging pleasure. Register for Social Media Breakfast #13 at http://www.amiando.com/smbyeg13.html
6:30 PM| January 27 | MEÆT 1.5
A project of Edmonton’s NextGen ENGAGE, producers of the popular DIYalouge forums, MEÆT1.5 brings local creatives and new philanthropists together for an evening of short proposals followed by a shared meal. At the end of the meal, all diners vote on which proposal receives the pot of funds to move forward with their project: immediate funding for awesome ideas! Presenters and diners are encouraged to register in advance at www.meaet.com; a minimum donation of $10 for dinners is suggested.
MEÆT1.5 is supported by JCI Edmonton. JCI Edmonton is dedicated to the development of opportunities that empower young Edmontonians to create positive change. Founded in 1929, JCI Edmonton encourages young professionals to Be Better and is part of a global movement with more than 200,000 members, creating positive change in the communities they call home.
January 28 | WINTER WONDERS
Visitors are encouraged to explore their creative sides with a number of interactive activities, events include:
interVivos presents A Minute to Win It | Ongoing
Break dance jam | 1 PM – 4 PM
Open hoop / spinning jam | 4 PM – 6 PM
artsScene presents an evening of creativity | 6 PM – 10 PM
Modern dance, improv and comedy performances
Fire spinning performance | 10 PM – 10:30 PM
Winter Wonders is made possible through the support of artsScene Edmonton and interVivos. artsScene Edmonton is a volunteer-driven non-profit initiative that brings together young creative and business professionals (ages 18 – 40) through the arts to grow Edmonton’s creative community. artsScene is a national initiative from Business for the Arts. The interVivos Mentorship Society of Alberta (interVivos) provides a welcoming, respectful forum to openly discuss issues that affect our community, province and country’s current and future social, political and economic well-being.
11 AM – 4 PM | January 28 | SNOW SCULPTURE COMPETITION
M.A.D.E, Media Art and Design Edmonton hosts a Snow Sculpture competition in the East Gardens of Sir Winston Churchill Square. Teams can register at www.madeinedmonton.org.
A maximum of 8 teams of 2-3 people will compete to create snow furniture. Each team is provided 4 blocks of snow, sized at 0.5 cubic meters. Teams are required to bring their own hand tools and water to shape and fasten snow furniture. Powered tools are not allowed for this competition.
M.A.D.E , Media, Art, Design Exposed in Edmonton, is a young, volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization that is actively working to bring out the best in Edmonton’s design community, with a focus on the fields of architecture, graphic design, industrial design, landscape architecture, interior design, fine art, and film. The Snow Sculpture Competition is a natural extension of M.A.D.E’s popular street furniture collaboration with the Works Art & Design Festival which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary!
12 PM – 9 PM | January 29 | THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG
Old Ugly curates The Tip Of The Iceberg: featuring half hour sets from twelve of Edmonton’s most sought after independent music acts! Acts include: Jom Comyn, Camembert, Krang, Viking Fell, Brazilian Money, Jessica Jalbert, Field & Stream, Mitchmatic, Scenic Route To Alaska, Jeff Stuart & The Hearts, Liam Trimble, and 100 Mile House.
Old Ugly Recording Company is a collective of artists dedicated to creating and preserving an Edmonton musical aesthetic for audiences of all ages.
METROPOLIS is a celebration if Edmonton’s dynamic winter culture, featuring four pavilions designed by an international roster of architects and programming from a variety of community and corporate partners. Tents are fully heated. For more information, visit www.metropolisedmonton.ca.
Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 12, February 2, 2012, at Metro Cinema at The Garneau (8712 – 109 Street). PKN12 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture. Tickets go on sale on Monday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. via TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.
More than 125 presentations have been given at Edmonton Pecha Kucha Nights to-date on wide ranging topics, from professional online gaming to in vitromeat and everything in between. In 2011, Pecha Kucha Global recognized the poster design and accompanying production video from PKNX as one of the Top 20 Pecha Kucha Moments of 2011, thanks in large part to the talented creative efforts of Graphos, a PKN corporate sponsor.
Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for “the sound of chitchat” in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gives a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. Conceived as a venue through which young designers could meet, show their work, exchange ideas, and network, the format keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and entertaining.
A first for Pecha Kucha Nights in Edmonton, PKN12 features live music from Kevin Marsh and Jill Roszell.
Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for students and $11 for adults, plus services charges, and go on sale January 9, 2012, at TIX on the Square.
Our spiffy Pecha Kucha Night 12 poster, designed by the team at Graphos, is available as a FREE download for your desktop, iPad, and iPhone: http://graphos.ca/pechakucha-wallpapers.asp. Thanks for helping us spread the word about PKN12!
After a succesful pilot project in August, Edmonton’s NextGen presents MEÆT1.0 – MICRO-FUNDING TOGETHER, November 26, 2011, 6:30 PM at Latitude 53.
A project of ENGAGE, producers of the popular DIYalouge forums, MEÆT brings local creatives and new philanthropists together for an evening of short proposals followed by a shared meal. At the end of the meal, all diners vote on which proposal receives the pot of funds to move forward with their project: immediate funding for awesome ideas! MEÆT1.0 is hosted by Nate Box of Elm Café. For more information onMEÆT and to register, visit www.meaet.com.
“MEÆT 1.0 brings us together for a meal and to fund home-grown projects. By getting together and pooling our wealth we can avoid bureaucracy, get right down to the meat of an idea and make it happen. We look forward to continuing the momentum from the discussions we had with participants of DIYalouge last week,” says Carol Neuman, Engage Working Group Co-Chair.
Edmonton NextGen is looking for MEÆTing participants – limited space is available:
1. Presenters: Apply to have a project funded, present your project & come enjoy dinner;
2. Diners: Come enjoy dinner, experience the presentations, vote for your favorite, and donate $10 to fund something awesome.
Twenty-nine (29) spots are remaining; register as a Presenter or Diner at www.meaet.com.
Read on for a reflection from Toscha Turner, NextGen Volunteer, on her
experience planning and hosting MEÆT 0.5…
What do you love about Edmonton? The River Valley? The Legislature? Rexall Place? Or something unique to your neighbouhood. Share the picture that best captures your love of Edmonton for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2 (approx $550 in value).
Upload your favourite photo to the NextGen Flickr Photo Contest Group and you could win.
Prizes
• 1 Grand Prize: Apple iPad 2 (approx $550 in value)
• 4 Draw Prizes: Local restaurant/business gift certificates worth $50 each. All participants are eligible for random drawing on these prizes.
Timeline • October 21, 2011 @ 12:00am: Contestant photo submission begins!
• November 15, 2011 @ 11:59pm: Contestant photo submission closes.
• November 16, 2011 Finalists chosen by NextGen
• November 17, 2011 @ 12:00am: Finalists announced and voting begins
• November 20, 2001 @ 11:59pm: Voting closes
• November 26, 2011 Grand prize winner announced
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Contest is open to legal residents of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, age 18 or older. Entries must be received between 12:01 AM on October 21/11 and 11:59 PM on November 15/11. Void where prohibited by law. Maximum 10 photos per entrant. Skill testing question required. One grand prize chosen by public votes with four random draw winners. Submissions become the property of NextGen once submitted. Official rules (they’re a bit long ) are available here: Official Rules (PDF).
Please note, if your photo has an identifiable person or people in it you will be required to fill out a photo consent form which can be found here.
The original signed photo consent form can be sent via mail to: NextGen Initiative, City of Edmonton, 8th Floor CN Tower, 10004-104 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 or can be dropped off in person to the 11th Floor CN Tower, 10004-104 Ave from Mon-Fri between 8:30-4:30pm.
Time flies! In a city with so much happening and so much promise it’s easy to lose track of time to take stock of what’s going on. As it’s been nearly a year since Edmonton NextGen’s successful Candi{date} election gatherings it’s now time for an update.
Up{date} 2011 brings together city councillors and key civic leaders in a speed dating style format for you to directly ask how their visions for Edmonton’s future are coming to life a year since the election. It’s your chance to:
Ask questions
Offer opinions
Learn about Edmonton’s growth
Spark debate
First introduced in the 2010 municipal election, Candi{date} is a made-in-Edmonton NextGen event that connects Next Gen voters to election candidates. Candi{date} is a casual, informal and fun way for voters to meet candidates, find out who they are and what they stand for, and to ask the questions that matter to them.
So get thinking, organize your thoughts and come out for an Up{date}!
Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 11, September 14, at the Myer Horowitz Theatre (8900 114 Street) at the University of Alberta.
Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m.; with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now at TIX on the Square; charge by phone at 780.420.1757 or online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.
Join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKN11.
PKN11 features presentations on local ideas, projects and musings in the 20 slides x 20 second per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.
PKN11 also features music by DJ Blue Jay and a visual art showcase presented by the 3rd Annual Edmonton Timeraiser.
Thanks to TelusTV, here’s a recap of Pecha Kucha Night 10 (PKN 10) in Edmonton hosted by the City of Edmonton’s NextGen Initiative on June 17, 2011. The unique theme of Pecha Kucha Night was on designing downtown and the event attracted a sold out crowd of 400 people.
Edmonton’s NextGen presents MEÆT – MICRO-FUNDING TOGETHER, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011. A project of ENGAGE, producers of the popular Candi{date} forums, MEÆT brings local creatives and new philanthropists together for an evening of short proposal presentations followed by a shared meal. At the end of the meal, all diners vote for their favourite proposal. The winning presenter receives the pot of funds donated by the diners to move forward with their project – immediate funding for awesome ideas! For more information on MEÆT and to register, visit . Once you register, you’ll be notified about the location.
“MEÆT 0.5 is a pilot event designed to bring us together for a meal and together fund homegrown projects. By getting together and pooling our wealth, we can avoid bureaucracy, get right down to the meat of an idea and make it happen,” says Carol Neuman, Engage Working Group Co-Chair.
Edmonton NextGen is looking for MEÆTing participants. Limited space is available:
1. Presenters: Apply to have a project funded, present your project and come enjoy dinner.
2. Diners: Come enjoy dinner, experience the presentations, vote for your favourite, and donate $10 to fund something awesome.
3. 50 spots are available; register as a Presenter or Diner at www.meaet.com
Getting your favorite musicians to play your festival?
Let’s talk.
Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue, a cultural mix-and-mingle in the style of NextGen’s popular Candi{date} series, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at The ARTery, 9535 Jasper Avenue.
Looking for a collaborative space to share ideas and gain advice on launching them into action? DIYalogue connects Edmonton’s established cultural entrepreneurs with emerging young creatives in 20 minute one-on-one mentorship mini-dates. DIYalogue explores the potential for individual success in the creative industries through unique partnerships and community support.
Participating speed mentors include:
• The Royal Bison
• The ARTery
• Solidaritees
• dEdmonton
• The Edmontonian
• Parlour Magazine
• City and Dale
• Fridget Apparel
• SOS Fest
To register for DIYalogue, click on the image to visit our Eventbrite page.
With the redevelopment of the City Centre Airport lands on the horizon, PKNX explores the potential for a Do-It-Yourself Downtown and features presenters exploring the architectural, social, environmental and cultural potential for our urban core in the 20 slides x 20 sec per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture. PKNX tickets are sold out. Watch the livestream on edmontonjournal.com and join the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #PKNX.
PKNX features thirteen presenters, including the 100th Edmonton NextGen PKN presentation to-date:
Michael Strong, Urban Planner
Shafraaz Kaba, Architect
Tom Sutherland, Architect, FRAIC, Principal of DIALOG
Myron Belej, Urban Planner
Ron Gilbertson, President & CEO of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
Chelsea Boos, Designer
Mike Weinmaster, Botanical Artist
Ian O’Donnell, Strategic Coordinator and Downtown Community Guy
Doug Carlyle, Landscape Architect and Principal of Carlyle + Associates
Tai Ziola & Craig Dorward, Intern Architects
Mack Male, Edmonton Blogger
Todd Babiak, Writer, Hustler
PKNX features music by DJs Jaycie Jayce (NRMLS WLCM) and NIK 7 (Shout out out out out).
PKNX ticket holders also have private access to the Alberta Aviation Museum during the event, an opportunity to discover Northern Alberta’s rich aviation history. Pecha Kucha Night X is the final event of the Designing Downtown Series, a partnership between Edmonton’s NextGen, M.A.D.E. in Edmonton, and Progress (UN)LTD. Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m., with presentations beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Many thanks to our great sponsors! Without your support, this would not be possible.
With the redevelopment of the City Centre Airport lands on the horizon, PKNX explores the potential for a Do-It-Yourself Downtown and features presenters exploring the architectural, social, environmental and cultural potential for our urban core in the 20 slides x 20 sec per slide format made popular world-wide by Klein Dytham Architecture.
The presenters at PKN X will be announced shortly.
PKN X features music by DJs Jaycie Jayce (NRMLS WLCM) and NIK 7 (Shout out out out out).
Tickets on-sale now at Tix on the Square: http://www.tixonthesquare.ca/event/detail/3558 or call: 780-420-1757
Adults: $11 +s.c.
Students: $9 +s.c.
PKN X is an all ages event; limited tickets available.
PKNX ticket holders also have private access to the Alberta Aviation Museum during the event, an opportunity to discover Northern Alberta’s rich aviation history
NextGen, in partnership with community group interVivos, recently brought our successful CANDI(DATE)event to the 2011 federal election.
First introduced in the 2010 municipal election, Candi(date) is a made-in-Edmonton NextGen event that connects Next Gen voters to election candidates. Candi(date) is a casual, informal and fun way for voters to meet candidates, find out who they are and what they stand for, and to ask the questions that matter to them.
On April 20, 2011, during the week leading to advance polls, this edition of the popular speed-dating inspired elections event connected Next Gen voters with candidates running in the Edmonton-Centre federal electoral district. Featuring candidates from all of the political parties running in Edmonton-Centre, Candi(date) brought together over 60 voters to meet candidates on a one-on-one and small group basis, and to connect through frank conversation and engaged dialogue.
As the event tag line goes, it’s time for Edmontonians to get engagedand see what candidates propose
Next Gen groups across Edmonton have partnered together for the month of June. Together we are going to share ideas, get involved and help shape the future of our city.
Check out all of the exciting events happening throughout the month of June in our events calendar.
The Edmonton Community Challenge is a volunteer-driven event, promoting community spirit through friendly competition between community leagues throughout the city.
The 2011 Event opened for Community League registration last week, and 22 teams have already thrown their hats into the ring to compete for the $5,000 grand prize. Posters are up in your community leagues, and online registration is open.
It’s a great way to support local charities, get to know others in your community, and win prizes!
The original event resulted from collaboration between NextGen and the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, in partnership with The Works Art and Design Festival, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters, and Capital City Cleanup.
For more information and to learn how to register visit the ECC site.
Tokyo’s Klein Dytham Architecture first devised Pecha Kucha, the Japanese phrase for the sound of chitchat in 2003, as a night for young designers to meet, network, and discuss their projects. The catch: each designer gave a presentation containing only 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of six minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenged presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.
Since then, Pecha Kucha Nights are held by a global community of over 400 cities and the presenters have become just as diverse. Pecha Kucha is a grown-up “show and tell”. The presentations allow the audience to learn, expand their perspectives, and leave the night with something new on their mind. It’s food for thought.
PKNX is coming up on June 17, you can find more information about the theme, and how to sign up to be a presenter here!
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Edmonton’s NextGen presents Pecha Kucha Night 11, September 14, at the Myer Horowitz Theatre (8900 114 Street) at the University of Alberta.
