If you haven't yet been to a Pecha Kucha night (PK for short), you're missing out on something really wonderful. Each speaker has just 6 minutes and 40 seconds to tell you about their project, their passion, their hero... whatever inspires them. It's pretty hard to leave without feeling inspired yourself.
For example, did you know there is a local couple who teaches people how to make musical instruments out of found objects (i.e. junk), then to play together in a jug band? It's true! Did you ever imagine that hitchhiking could be a meditative act? Myles Dickason convinced me. And the best part is that even though PK nights are an international phenomenon, each night is rooted in its own community. You might, for instance, show up to PKStL#5 and discover how that one metrolink train you'd seen sporting holiday decorations came to be.
I'm happy to report I'll be a presenter at PKStL #8 on January 26, at the Bridge Tap House downtown. But don't come out just to hear me - come to be inspired by all the great people in St Louis you don't yet know about.
If you want to know more, here's a succinct set of faqs from the international organization, and the website for PK in St Louis.
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