Let me start by thanking everyone who came to last week’s 50th edition of PauseTalk. For the most part it was run as usual — except for me taking more time at the start to talk about how it all started, and how it developed — but it had a great vibe, a great turnout, and I think those who attended had a great time. As I mentioned, I prepared a commemorative badge for the event, which was limited to 15 and handed out to the first people who arrived, as well as a little booklet, which you can download as a PDF.
Also, big thanks to photographer Michael Holmes for another nice gallery of photos he shared on Facebook (of which the one of me at the top of this post). And speaking of Facebook, please note that the original Facebook group is disapearing (because of a new Facebook policy), and so instead I invite you to join (or “like”) the new PauseTalk page to keep receiving the monthly event reminders.
Below, the list of participants who filled out the attendance sheet. PauseTalk Vol. 51 is set for June 6.
Just a reminder that tonight (Monday, February 7) marks the February edition of PauseTalk (Vol. 47). It all happens at Cafe Pause in Ikebukuro, with a start time of 20:00 — the cafe is reserved from 19:30, so feel free to come early and hang out. For more on PauseTalk, visit the official site, or check in on the Facebook event page .
It’s been a long time coming, but yes, following a 2-month hiatus, PauseTalk Vol. 47 is happening this Monday (February 7) at Cafe Pause, with the regular start time of 20:00. The reason for the hiatus was because attendance was getting low at the end of last year, and so I figured it was time for a break. Here’s looking forward to a new edition, and to some good talk! For those interested, here’s the Facebook event page.
After a two month break because of the holidays, PechaKucha Night in Tokyo is back on tonight (January 26) at SuperDeluxe for Vol. 79. It kicks off as always at 20:20, and feel free to come and say hi — I’m always sitting at the very front, next to Mark and Astrid (the MCs). Here’s the list of presenters.
It’s still a couple of weeks away, but since I’ve had a few people ask me, yes, following a 2-month hiatus, PauseTalk will be back next month (Vol. 47), happening on the first Monday of the month as usual (in this case, February 7). I’ll send the regular Facebook reminder a few days before it happens (and post about it here as well).
Just a reminder in case you’re wondering whether there’s a PauseTalk tomorrow night (Monday, December 6) — no, there isn’t. As I mentioned in my write-up following the previous edition, we’re taking a two-month break (December/January), and will be back February 7.
Jeremy attended — and participated in — last week’s “Edit 2010” magazine publishing event in Warsaw, and includes a nice round-up of what was covered, especially on the Adobe digital tools front.
Pictured, an earlier issue of Gym Class Magazine that was on display as part of a magazine exhibition. Make sure to pick up the latest issue!
Tomorrow night (Wednesday, November 24) isn’t any old PechaKucha Night, nope, it’s actually the last one of 2010, since December is always a skip month. So come on down to SuperDeluxe for what is looking like a great night of presentations, including my pal Ian who is promising to give away free stuff, and Audrey who will be talking about TOO MUCH magazine. If you want to say hi, just drop by the front either before or during the beer break, as I sit at the front next to Mark and Astrid.
Last night marked the official launch of TOO MUCH magazine at HAPPA gallery in Nakameguro, and man was it ever fun. Such a terrific gathering of people, and everyone seemed really happy to see Editions OK FRED finally be in the magazine business again.
Although it still doesn’t appear to be for sale online, it should be soon enough, and I’m sure you’ll be spotting it in Tokyo’s better bookstores. At the event they were also selling a separate pamphlet that features Japanese translations of all the articles (remember, unlike the bilingual OK FRED magazine, TOO MUCH is English-only).
Above, the two creators of the magazine, Ay2 and Yoshi (and of course, my fellow Radio OK FRED co-hosts), and just behind the glass you see Cameron as well, who edited the issue.
When it was 20:15 last night and we were still only 8 people at Cafe Pause for PauseTalk Vol. 46, I thought we were in for a disaster of a night, but as we kicked things off and the night wore on, I do believe it ended up being my favorite edition so far. The best way I could describe it is probably by comparing it to The Breakfast Club, where a group of people who didn’t really know each other ended up sharing a truly fun night, chatting up for a couple of hours about anything and everything.
But as much as I had a great time, I do think that most people come to PauseTalk in order to meet up with a large group of “creatives,” and so I think it’s time for a bit of a hiatus. I usually skip January (due to the holidays), but I’ll be skipping December as well, and so the next PauseTalk (Vol. 47) should happen February 7.
Below, for the first time in a long time is the COMPLETE list of attendees from last night’s edition — and thanks again to each of you for making it such a memorable and fun evening.
Forgot to post my regular PauseTalk reminder earlier this week, so here goes: PauseTalk Vol. 46 happens this Monday (November 8) at Cafe Pause, with the usual start time of 20:00 — it was pushed back a week so as not to clash with Tokyo Design Week.
I also always send out a reminder through the Facebook group — here’s the event page for Vol. 46.
A word of warning if you were planning on checking out Tokyo Designers Week at the Meiji Jingu Gaien grounds today (Saturday, October 30) — the event is closed because of the thread of a typhoon.
Just a note to remind everyone that the next PauseTalk will not be happening this coming Monday (November 1) as it normally would, so as not to conflict with all of the Tokyo Design Week festivities. Instead, it’s being pushed back a week, to Monday, November 8.
As I just posted on SNOW Magazine, the latest edition of the always excellent “Magazine Library” has been extended until the end of the month due to popular demand — big congrats to David and the crew for putting together another great exhibition.
I had a chance to quickly check it out last week — my wife was waiting outside with our dog, so I couldn’t stay very long — but I did note that the focus this time is more on sales. There’s a great selection on display though, and I think the prices are pretty good, so well worth checking out if you’re looking to stock up on some good reads. I do also love that they hung issues around the space (and outside the shop) — another thing I want to steal for the next SNOW Magazine Cafe.
The video you see above was put together by the organizers, and gives you a great peek at what to expect from the show.
Update: I’ve been told by organizers that every magazine included in the show can actually be read on the premises, they are not just being sold. So definitely take the time to drop by and browsed through a great selection of titles. It should also be noted that the space is right by the store’s cafe area.
Big thanks again to everyone who made it out to Cafe Pause in Ikebukuro this past Monday for PauseTalk Vol. 45. As has been the norm for the past few months, we had about 20 in attendance, and I’m starting to feel that this is the optimum size for getting some good discussions going with most of the people there participating and feeling like they’re part of the group — with the bigger crowds, we end up with rows of seats in the back, which turns it into more of a spectator thing (which it shouldn’t).
And as with last month, Michael Holmes was there with his “big ass camera” (that’s my trademark), and so we should get another great photo gallery from the event — I’ll post it here when it’s up.
As in previous events, I put out an attendance sheet, and so below is a partial list of those who came to the event. For the next PauseTalk (Vol. 46), I’m thinking it will take place on the second Monday of November (on the 8th), since the first Monday would put it smack dab in the middle of Tokyo Design Week, which is going to be a rather hectic period for many.
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