International Men's Day Celebration at Bliss

Celebrating the Men. The Stories. The Brotherhood. International Men's Day Celebration at Bliss Join us for our International Men's Day Celebration on November 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM. An evening dedicated to celebrating men, sharing stories, supporting authors, and enjoying good bourbon, cigars, and conversation. FREE ADMISSION Featuring: • Bourbon and cigar specials • Men’s Gift Box Boutique • Giveaways • Speical Book Discussion by author Rodney Smith Author Spotlight – Rodney Smith • Featured Author | "A Man Made of Steel" • Author talk and personal storytelling. • Conversation about the inspiration behind the book. • Audience Q&A. • Book signing and purchasing opportunities. About the Book: A Man Made of Steel shatters one of America’s most damaging and persistent myths: the lie of the absent Black father. For decades, public narrative has painted Black dads as disengaged or deficient. This book exposes the truth—rooted in data, lived experience, and the author’s own steelworker father—that Black fathers are among the most involved, committed, and resilient fathers in the nation. Smith delivers a powerful blend of research and storytelling that reframes Black fatherhood as a force of presence, perseverance, and profound love. Through the metaphor of steelmaking, he reveals how strong fathers, and thus strong families, are forged under pressure, not broken by it.