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Bowie area sculptor presents library with unique artwork

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7 years ago

09/26/2018

Stan Briney, noted sculptor, artist and author in the Bowie area, donated a sculpture to the Bowie Public Library which was presented last week.
Called “Nevermore, Nevermore,” Briney said his purpose in creating this sculpture was to capture and recreate a moment in time, which was described in Edgar Allen Poe’s, “The Raven,” published in 1845. Poe is considered one of the world’s greatest literary geniuses.
This statute is constructed entire of bronze metal. Briney explains the stark visual contract between the jet-black raven and the applied patine finish over the Athena Pallas bust that resembles marble is the result of careful and deliberate use of chemicals and heat. This finish was applied after the piece was cast in bronze.
At this “moment in time,” a young Poe is grieving over the sudden death of his love, Lenore. The pallid marble bust of the Greek goddess Athena Pallas sits just above Poe’s chamber door.
In the poem, the raven perches on his chamber door and begins his relentless tapping which awakens him. The bird then perches on the bust and stares down at Poe. In this mental state brought on by liquor and opium, he imagines the raven has come to comfort him. This assumption is quickly corrected as he writes.
Briney encourages people to read the poem for a complete understanding of Poe and this sculpture. The National Sculpture Society reviewed this creation in 2005 in New York City.
The artist is a member of the Texas and National Sculpture Societies.

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

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Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.