Midcoast Magnet and the Pecha Kucha coordinating committee are pleased to present the second 2010 Pecha Kucha Night in Midcoast Maine on Friday, June 25 at 7:00pm at The Tarratine Tribe / Bingo Hall in Belfast, located at 153 Main Street.  Eight individuals have been chosen to show 20 images for 20 seconds each, a fast-paced and engaging program to be followed by discussion and socializing. Pecha Kucha Night is open to the public and doors open at 6:00pm. There is a $5.00 admission fee and light refreshments will be served.

The following eight individuals have been chosen to present at the June 25 event: Mike Stiler, artist; Janet Redfield, stained glass artist; Arielle Greenberg, writer; Eli W. Ellis, custom woodworker;Alison Rector, painter; Sanna Kim, cofounder and manager of Belfast Cohousing and Ecovillage; Janice Kasper, painter; Jonathan Laurence, photographer and mixed media artist. Joshua Woodman will be the emcee for the event.

Pecha Kucha (which is Japanese for chit chat) was conceived in Japan in 2003 as a place for young designers to meet, network and show their work in public. It has grown to include more than 180 cities worldwide, thus answering a global demand for a forum where creative work can be easily and informally shown. The unique format of 20 images discussed in 20 seconds each keeps presentations concise, the interest level up and gives more people the chance to show.

Founded in 2004, Midcoast Magnet (www.midcoastmagnet.com) brings people together to develop innovative projects that support creativity, livability and economic sustainability in Midcoast Maine. As a non-profit organization dedicated to vibrant culture, entrepreneurship, and making connections socially and professionally, Midcoast Magnet is a proud partner in Pecha Kucha Night.

The Pecha Kucha coordinating committee is comprised of individuals who represent a diverse group of community organizations and businesses. Members include: Elaine Bielenberg, Waterfall Arts; Maggi Blue, Magpie Creative; Mary Bumiller, Bangor Savings Bank and Midcoast Magnet; Alan Crichton, Waterfall Arts; Lorna Crichton, Waterfall Arts; Jane Farthing, Two Farthings Design; Kelly Jackson, Farnsworth Art Museum; Lisa Mead, Pinnacle Graphics; and  Leila Murphy, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors and Midcoast Magnet. The committee is always looking for new energy to join the team so if you have interest in finding out about how you can be involved please call Mary Bumiller at 207-949-9155.

For questions about the upcoming Pecha Kucha event please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Midcoast Magnet board member Mary Bumiller at 207-949-9155.