Second screening of EMPATHY at the Landmark Renaisance Place Theatre in Highland Park, followed by a luncheon reception at the Rosebud Restaurant. Thanks to Barbara Spiegel (left) for managing reservations & Stephen Cann for all the wonderful photos. Restaurant photo includes Barrington Branch AAUW member Preeti Gupta. Last but not least, huge thanks to Brian Ross & his staff members at both Landmark Theaters.
29.May.08 
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First local screening of Adi Refaeli’s film EMPATHY. Chicago’s 4th annual WITASWAN program & Chicago’s offficial celebration of the first International SWAN Day. Over 160 events were held in eleven countries (including the USA) on 4 continents!
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After months of planning, Israeli filmmaker Adi Refaeli finally arrived in Chicago on Thursday, March 27th. It was snowing and Adi was entranced. As our cab slowly made its way south from O’Hare, she kept looking out the window with a huge smile on her face.
Friday morning we ran a few errands & took in some sights. Here we are in front of the famous Chicago Theatre. Many thanks to the anonymous stranger who took this photo.
On Friday night, Adi addressed the members of Congregation Kol-Ami. Before services, we went to dinner with several Kol-Ami members.
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Huge thanks to Amanda Loos (Assistant Professor at Chicago’s Harold Washington College & Coordinator of Fine Arts/Cinema Studies in the Humanities Department) for inviting me back for Women’s History Month again this year. How wonderful to be introduced with the words: “Back by Popular Demand!” Once again, HWC had a superlative set of Women’s History Month’s programs & it was indeed an honor to be include on the schedule (see attached).
My presentation was similar to the one I did in Elgin earlier in the month, but this time I had almost three hours, so I was able to show clips from many wonderful films all of which I preferred over most of the films nominated for Oscars in 2008. Who says women aren’t writing & directing fabulous films?!? Bah Humbug!!!
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Before heading back to Chicago, I did a second screening of DINNER AT JANE’S at the Decatur Public Library. This was the first time (to my knowledge) that anyone passed out evaluation forms, but the citizens of Decatur were extremely kind to me, giving me a 4.9 rating (out of 5). Some of the comments were as follows:
“This was fantastic! Best program I’ve attended. Loved it!”
“Please keep bringing such wonderful programs. Thank you.”
“A dynamic speaker, interesting topic, VERY appropriate for Women’s History month!”
THANK YOU TOO, DECATUR!!!
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Women’s History Month continues with a screening of DINNER AT JANE’S for the Decatur Branch. Many thanks to Decatur Branch President Alice Huebner (left). Alice also served as President of AAUW-Illinois from 2002 to 2004.
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Women’s History Month continues with a trip to Elgin Community College. Many thanks to coodinator Judy Mavros (in center of photo below). Showed clips from some of my favorite films of 2007 (including ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, TALK TO ME, & THE NAMESAKE) & described what the 2008 Oscars would look like “If I Ruled the World.”
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Screening Roberta Cantow’s film CLOTHESLINES in Downers Grove. Read Joyce Tumea’s article in SUBURBAN LIFE. Thanks to DG Branch member Kate Skegg for the terrific photos.
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