Parliament recently announced the lineup for Pecha Kucha 9, which will take place on Thurs. Feb. 24. Per usual, speakers represent the wide range of talent in Charleston’s creative community.

- Vespa
Dan Sweeney owns Stumphouse Architecture + Design. The firm is all about producing timeless architecture with a contemporary flair. Locally, you’ve seen his work at Oak Steakhouse, Vespa Pizzeria, Mercato, Kudu, and Wells Gallery.
Rodney Lee Rogers co-founded contemporary theater company PURE Theater. He’s been voted best local actor several times by City Paper readers, and he’s also an accomplished playwright.
David Merritt and Jaime Tenny founded Coast Brewing in 2007. Their latest release is the Bulls Bay Oyster Stout.

- Brennan Wesley
Brennan Wesley specializes in fashion photography and photojournalism. He’s exhibited at Aster Hall, the Charleston Center for Photography, and City Gallery at Waterfront Park.
Ellie Maas Davis is a writer, editor, and publishing consultant at Pressque Editing.
Jarod Charzewski is a local artist and co-founder of ReceiverFest, which will take place in Charleston March 10-13.
Rosanna Krekel is the founding force behind the new local branch of the Fashion Group International. She also owns the marketing advisory firm La Vita E Bella.

- Iamikan Courts
Iamikan Courts is a modern artist whose work is showcased at Art of Core Consciousness Gallery.
Keep an eye on Parliament’s blog for more details closer to the date.