Announcements & Events
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Chapbook Release & Book Signing - Pilling Chapel, Millikin University • May 1, 2010
On May 1, 2010, Bronze Man Books celebrated the release of a new hand-sewn chapbook, Moon's Edge, a collection of tanka poetry by Natalie Perfetti. The book features drawings by Laramie Hutchens and graphic design by Sarah Wika and Katie Baird. Bound with Japanese-stiching, this new collection went on sale May 1, 2010. See photos of the reading & book signing.
This chapbook was produced in-house with Japanese sewing for binding. See the sew-fest photos.
April Poetry Night - Decatur Area Arts Council • April 26, 2010
The Decatur Area Arts Council and Bronze Man Books, a Millikin University press, are hosting A Night of Poetry in celebration of national Poetry Month on Monday, April 26th, 2010 at the Anne Lloyd Gallery in the Madden Arts Center located in downtown Decatur. The evening will begin at 6:30pm and will continue until 9pm. Refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. Musical entertainment will be provided by Millikin University student Matt Skinner, with featured readers including Millikin professors: Stephen Frech, Carmella Braniger, and Randy Brooks. Also presenting will be Millikin students, as well as a group of students from Richland Community College. The readings will be followed by an open mic session for all poets—experienced or novice. This event is an opportunity to hear great poetryand perhaps participate as well.
Mid-Illinois Chapter of the Red Cross is hosting the Heartland Heroes Awards Dinner featuring Sarah Johnson, survivor and author of OOPS! Did I Say That? 5-9pm Decatur Conference Center and Hotel • March 3, 2010
The Mid-Illinois Chapter is honoring ordinary citizens who have done extraordinary things at the 2010 Heartland Heroes awards dinner scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Individuals will be recognized in the following categories: Young Courage Award, Citizenship Award, Valor Award, and the Everyday Hero Award.
Millikin Coalition Against Cancer featuring Sarah Johnson, survivor and author of OOPS! Did I Say That?
7pm Perkinson Art Gallery, Kirkland Fine Arts Center • November 5, 2009
BRONZE MAN BOOKS invites you to a special gathering, the Millikin University Coalition Against Cancer. Thursday, November 5 at 7:00pm in Perkinson Gallery at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Millikin University organizations including Coaches Vs. Cancer, Delta Delta Delta, Up Til Dawn, and other groups will share their efforts in the fight against cancer. Come learn how you can join in the effort. See the news story: "Cancer survivor bringing story, her new book to Millikin event." Herald & Review, (Decatur, IL), November 4, 2009.
Book Signings - Relay for Life • June, 26, 27 & July 17, 2009
Sarah K. Johnson will be selling and signing copies of her book at three upcoming Relay for Life events:
June 26 - 27 at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin, Illinois
June 26-27 at Northwoods Community in Peoria, Illinois
July 17-18 at Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • May 19-22, 2009
Sarah K. Johnson will be at St. Jude Children's Hospital for her annual appointments starting May 19, 2009. She will be presenting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with a donataion from Bronze Man Books. She will also be selling and signing copies of her book for various doctors, nurses, patients and their families on Friday, May 22, 2009. She will also be meeting with the Ronald McDonald House, where many St. Jude families are housed, to offer her books for sale in their gift shop.
Central Illinois Media Blitz
Central Illinois Media blitz - Sarah K. Johnson's new book coming out, Oops Did I Say That? - May 8-29, 2009
Bronze Man Books Picnic • Wednesday, May 6, 2009
At the end of the school year, Bronze Man Books hosts a campus picnic for the staff and friends of the company. This has become a time to honor students graduating from Millikin and to announce new leadership roles for the upcoming year. See photos.
A Night Of Poetry • 6:30 – 9:00pm • Monday, April 27, 2009
Madden Arts Center, 125 N Water St, Decatur, IL 62523
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Millikin University and Bronze Man Books publishing company and the Decatur Area Arts Council hosts “A Night of Poetry.” Come and enjoy poetry readings of original works by a talented group of Millikin University professors, Millikin University students and other area writers at the Madden Arts Center. It's a relaxing evening during which you will find yourself both laughing and tearing up. Area poets, novice or experienced, are encouraged to read their poetry during an open mic session at the end of the evening. See the poster (jpg) for this reading. See photos.
OOPS! Did I Say That? Peoria Book Launch • 7pm Peoria Riverman Hockey Game • April 11, 2009
The Riverman Hockey Team has been a strong supporter of the development of OOPS! Did I Say That? In order to celebrate the publication of this book, author Sarah K. Johnson is the special game guest. Come see Sarah's halftime interview and book signing at the Peoria Riverman Hockey game. See photos.
OOPS! Did I Say That? Millikin Book Launch • 6pm Pilling Chapel • March 24, 2009
Join us for the book launch of OOPS! Did I Say That? It is a flip-up picture book intended for all ages. This book launch is a gathering of the Millikin and Central Illinois community to celebrate the launch of this new book by Millikin alumni Sarah Johnson. Sarah will read the book and discuss it's development from concept to published book. She will also discuss goals for the book to make a difference to the many children and their families experiencing challenging medical recoveries. Please join us for this celebration of this important, life-changing book.
AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Annual Bookfair • February 10-14, 2009
Chicago, Illinois • February 10-14, 2009
Millikin University publishing organizations shared an exhibit table at the AWP Annual Conference & Bookfair in Chicago, Illinois from February 10-14. Millikin student editors Aubrie Cox and Greer Williams represented Bronze Man Books and Collage literary magazine at the book fair. Collage faculty co-advisers, Dr. Carmella Braniger and Dr. Stephen Frech, also attended the conference and book fair. Dr. Frech hosted another table featuring broadsides published by Millikin University's student-run Blue Satellite press, his recent chapbook, The Dark Vilages of Childhood, and his Onieros Press poetry broadside series. See photos of the book fair.
Photo-Haiga Exhibition Lecture & Reading • February 6, 2009
An exhibit of photo-haiga (a combination of photography and haiku) by Priscilla Meddaugh and Randy Brooks will be up from February 3 through Februrary 15, 2009. At 3pm on February 6 there is an opening lecture and haiku reading to celebrate the exhibition. Authors from the Millikin University Haiku Anthology and published in the Riverbed Haiku Anthology will also participate in a haiku reading. This event is sponsored by Staley Library, Bronze Man Books and Riverbed Haiku. Second floor, Staley Library. See the online photo-haiga exhibit.
See the news coverage: "Millikin professors unveil photo-haiga exhibit, which combines haiku with images." Herald & Review, (Decatur, IL), Febraury 7, 2009.
Ray George Exhibition & Publication Release • November 6, 2008
The Ray George exhibition was up from November 1 through December 31, with an opening lecture on the life and work of Ray George on November 6, 2008. A special collector's edition of Ray George: The Life of a Printmaker with an original print was sold at the exhibition, along with copies of the perfetbound exhibition catalog.
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