Posters will be available at Pecha Kucha 13.

Hello Fellow Parliamentarians.

With a record 30-minute sell-out, the anticipation for Pecha Kucha 13 is building. Tomorrow night’s all-female speaker line-up will be one for the books. While there are no single tickets left, we do have 13 House of Commons Membership spots left for 2012. By purchasing a House of Commons Membership you will not only have a ticket for Pecha Kucha 13, but one for all of the remaining 2012 Pecha Kuchas.

This is the last chance to be a part of the 2012 House of Commons (and your way into Pecha Kucha 13). A House of Commons Membership is $50. For that you will get:

1. One (1) guaranteed ticket to every Pecha Kucha Night event this year – no more worrying about quick sell-outs (like PKN 12 or PKN 13)
2. Awesome Parliament Schwag
3. A few surprises through out the year, courtesy of the friendly folks of Parliament
4. That warm feeling from knowing that you’re giving just a little bit extra to help our volunteers put on the labor of love that is Pecha Kucha Night Charleston

To purchase click HERE.

The hottest fashion t-shirt for spring? A limited edition ‘working class creative’ t-shirt designed by Lindsay Windham. There are only 50 in existence. Super lightweight and  super comfortable fit. $20. Or if you are a House of Commons member, $15.

Lindsay, with a little help from Redux’s new print-shop space, went to work on these t-shirts just for those at Pecha Kucha 13. Here is a little behind-the-scenes glimpse of Lindsay hard at work.

Thanks to all of the sponsors of Pecha Kucha 13. It takes some dough to make this train roll and without you, we’d be stuck.

Pecha Kucha 13 will be held at:

Wonder where that is? Our all-female Pecha Kucha will be held at Ashley Hall on Wednesday, March 14th.

Doors at 6pm. Speakers at 7pm.

April K. Magill – Architect

I grew up playing in the woods and building forts in rural south east Virginia.

I attended VA Tech and pursued an education in Architecture.  In my 4th year, I traveled abroad through the cities of Western Europe, where I was first introduced to the beautiful works of sculpture and architecture in Barcelona by famous architect Antoni Gaudi. These sketches and photographs would stick with me through time and later influence my draw towards a more Organic Architecture.

My passions lie not only within the world of design and architecture, but also in the world of building….creating….and working with my hands.  I believe that in order to become a good Architect, I also must become a Builder as well.  A need and a want to explore materials and to build with my hands has not only allowed me to participate in many traditional construction projects, but also led me down my newest path, Natural Building.  I left Blacksburg, VA in 2004 with a BA in Architecture and headed to the coastal lowcountry lands of Charleston.  My desire to be in and around old, well-kept architecture as well as a beautiful natural world pushed me here, where I have lived and worked for the past 8 years in the architectural industry.  I worked for 3 of Downtown Charleston’s Architecture firms, became a Licensed Architect in 2010, and served as Project Manager/Lead Architect on multiple   projects before embarking on my own.  Always itching to get out from behind the desk and into the fields, with a strong foundation of experience under me, I created AK Magill Architecture, LLC in 2011 and now, Root Down Designs (a subsidiary), in 2012.

I am:

• Finding Ways to Integrate the Natural Environment into the Built World
• Believing in Community-Built Projects
• Believing that Good, Functional, and Beautiful Architecture CAN BE Affordable

I live on James Island, Charleston, SC with my partner Matt McQueen of Handcrafted, LLC and our dog Boney (my office mate).  Our house serves as my creative building ‘playground.’

Deborah Kaufman

Jenny Badman, Writer

My first name ain’t baby. It’s Jenny. Miss Badman, if you’re nasty.

I’m a writer, storyteller, brand builder, blogger, creative, rabble-rouser and loud laugher.

I am fortunate to write for and collaborate with some wonderfully talented graphic designers, web experts, marketers, filmmakers, and characters.

I came to Charleston nine years ago in a tiny car jam-packed with most of my worldly possessions. Charleston is a place unlike any other. Being here is a wholly visceral experience. One of the most intense and lovely sensory overloads I’ve ever had. Which makes it a constantly inspiring and surprising place. Also, they have lots of bourbon and sweet tea.

I’m the author of Rants, a book of poetry. Together with a director/actor and a posse of talented local actors, I co-produced a play based on my book for Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival a few years ago.

This is what author/poet Richard Peabody had to say about my book…and me for that matter: “If I locked you in a room with Jenny Badman you would: a) understand the English sport of cricket; b) realize that Britney, Mandy, et al., are Tiffany and Debbie Gibson redux; c) fight the urge to pour crème de menthe on your skin; d) get down on all fours and bark like the dog that you are. If I locked you in a room with Jenny Badman’s book of poems you would: a) lock all of your daughters in a convent; b) ingest vast quantities of French toast; c) say 1,000 Hail Marys and whip yourself senseless with brambles; d) quit your boring job and move to Bali. If I locked you in a room where Jenny Badman was performing her poems you would: buy copies of this book and become her disciples, spreading the words of J. Bad girl to far corners of the globe.”

I was born and bred in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey (exit number upon request). This means I know how to procure a great bagel, a delicious slice and the locations of at least three late night diners within a 10-mile radius. While I have spent more time than I care to admit in traffic on the Turnpike or the Parkway, I can also say that I know the beauty of the Garden State in my bones, from the rolling, verdant hills to that perfect stretch of sand and sea at the end of an old beach road.

Writing is part of who I am and my place in this world. Though my work and the people, things and moments I surround myself with are far richer than words will allow, I never stop trying to find just the right ones.

Rebekah Jacob – RJB Gallery

An expert in the diverse art and photography of the American South, Rebekah Jacob has created her gallery with skilled enthusiasm and a deep, personal knowledge of all aspects of the art market. Combining dedicated scholarship with practical experience, Jacob earned a B.A. in English and M.A in Art History at the University of Mississippi and later taught Art History with a Southern focus there and at two other universities. She holds a Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts from New York University and is Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America.

Since its founding, the gallery has subscribed to the highest level of connoisseurship and scholarship with an in-depth focus on modern art and photography of the American South.  Jacob has curated several works on paper exhibitions that explore contemporary artists, such as Tim Hussey and Kevin Taylor, working in the tradition of the mid-century modernists:  “found materials,” abstract surfaces, quotation, and non-conventional materials like house paint and coffee.  Recently, Jacob contributed to Tim Hussey’s biographical documentary Running by Sight: A Visual Artist’s Journey, which follows the artist through a year of inspiration, production, and gallery exhibitions.  Jacob has also focused on special projects that explore the Civil Rights and Martin Luther King era by exhibiting photojournalists James Karales, Ernest Withers, among others.  Currently, Jacob and Monica Karales, Executrix of the James Karales Estate, are co-editing a publication on Karales’ Civil Rights images.  Consistently, Jacob curates a multi-media exhibitions that brings together progressive artists-seasoned and emerging-who have expanded the conventional definitions of their medium, intersecting currents of contemporary art today.

Well-versed in the emerging art scene of Cuba, Jacob saw an opportunity to juxtapose the work of the two regions and has curated several exhibitions of Southern and Cuban artwork in both Havana and throughout the Southeast. Projects have included a show of Southern photographer Milly Moorhead at the 2000 Cuban Biennale and later at the Bacardi Museum in Santiago, as well as an exhibition of renowned modern Cuban photographers Alberto Korda, Roberto Salas, and Raul Corrales at the Southside Gallery in Oxford, Mississippi. Spring 2008, in collaboration with the Center for Cuban Studies, Jacob curated a multi-media exhibition Beyond the Door at the Avery Institute, which included five Cuban artists living and working in the land of their birth.

At the helm of Charleston’s visual art scene, Jacob was honored top “50 Most Progressive” by Charlie Mag and voted top “10 Most stylish” by Charleston Magazine.  She has served as a judge for publications highlighting top emerging Southern artists such as theOxford American.  Jacob’s expertise continues to put her in demand as a consultant for numerous private and corporate collectors.  Always seeking out the very best talent through active roles in professional organizations, travels, and a strong personal network, Jacob strives to present a selection of high-quality work to a wide audience of art enthusiasts with her trademark passion and dedication.

Wow, Parliamentarians. Maybe it was the record 50-minute sell-out of PKN 12 or maybe it’s the amazing all-female line-up we have for PKN 13, but the clamor for tickets to go on sale has been deafening. Thank you! You’re making us blush with how bad you want these tickets.

A couple NEW DETAILS (please read lightening-fast before pressing BUY).

Tickets are $8. Yes, we’ve increased the price from $5 to $8. Please forgive us, but there are costs to put on this shindig and we need to cover them. Or instead of buying just for Pecha Kucha 13, join the House of Commons. By purchasing a HOC membership ($50) you get a ticket to each of the Pecha Kucha’s in 2012 (so you don’t have to worry about buying) and you get some Parliament schwag.

Date: Wednesday, March 14th

Doors: 6pm. Speakers: 7pm.

Location: To Be Announced.

After Party Location: To Be Announced

Tickets are on sale NOW. Please purchase below.

HOC Membership: Click HERE

Pecha Kucha 13 Ticket: Click HERE