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End of Year Giving and MAKE Literary Productions, NFP
In the Nick of time.

Support MAKE Literary Productions with your tax-deductible donation before the end of the year and pick up last minute gifts.

Your generous support keeps us kicking. Donations of any amount are always welcome, greatly appreciated, and easy to make online. As always, subscriptions and back issues are available too.

We’re making last minute shopping easy! Donate before December 21, and you’ll receive your gift, subscription or certificate from our board members before December 25. All donation premiums below good through December 31, 2008.

Please consider these additional ways to support MAKE Literary Productions, NFP…

Jackson Park Snowball: $60

Includes a gift tote bag (with a subscription, Busy Beaver buttons, new merch from Bloodshot Records and Flameshovel Records, and a HEAD t-shirt.)

Washington Park Snow Angel: $85 width=

Includes a gift tote bag and two books and a t-shirt courtesy of featherproof books.

Humboldt Park Snowman: $140

Includes a gift tote bag, featherproof books, admission + one to MAKE sponsored events in 2009 – including the January release party and February 12th AWP off-site event at the Hideout.

Grant Park Snow Day: $400 or greater

Includes a gift tote bag and your choice of one of the following very special “Thanks yous” from our board members:

  • A painting from Stacie Johnson, one of NewCity‘s 2008 "one to watch" artists. Only one available!
  • Dinner at Manny’s and a tutorial on the history of Chicago politics, including "course books," with Ramsin Canon.
  • A personalized song written and recorded by poet and performer Marvin Tate and his band BabyAlright, as well as tickets for you and five friends to see them perform it in 2009.
  • Bowling, dinner, and a scintillating argument at Southport Lanes with American Skin author Don De Grazia
  • MAKE Literary Productions, NFP is a 501(c)(3) literary arts organization whose purpose is to publish contemporary writing through the biannual print publication, MAKE: A Chicago Literary Magazine, to stage readings and integrative arts events, and to educate through public programs on writing and publishing.

    Your end-of-year donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law and will go directly the current and future printing expenses.

    To contribute by check, please send contribution to:

    MAKE Literary Productions, NFP

    2229 W. Iowa St.

    Chicago, IL 60622

    Or call Sarah Dodson, 773.552.7440

    Issue 7 “Property Lines” available for order.
    In bookstores soon!

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    We’re proud to announce the newest issue of MAKE is ready for your reading pleasure. Preview the contents on makemag.com and order your copy now!

    Subscriptions and tote bags make great gifts that keep on giving!

    Upcoming Events
    See you at the party

    January 23, 2009 Issue 7 Release Party and Fundraiser with the Plagiarists. More details soon!

    January 24th, 2009 Windy City Story Slam Finals at the Metro. MAKE will be on hand with issue 7.

    February 12, 2009 AWP Off-site Reading and Dance Party at the Hideout with ACM, Action Books, Windy City Story Slam and featuring Babyalright

    New Features on makemag.com
    The online home of MAKE Literary Productions, NFP

  • Issue 7 excerpts, teasers, and web features,
  • Fred Sasaki’s award-winning essay from issue 4, “Issei, Nisei, Sansei,” is now posted online, along with audio recordings of Fred reading and elaborating on his work. Also included, an additional “Mona” essay, Ma’s House was Mona’s House," first printed in Chicago broadsheet thesecondhand.
  • An essay by New York curator Sophie Landres on the work of issue 6 visual art contributor Tauba Auerbach.
  • Pictures and recordings from 2008 events and new dates for 2009 events and collaborations!
  • Thank you for your continued support and interest in MAKE

    and literary publishing and events.

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