Women On A Roll and Women On The Net believe that BLACK LIVES MATTER, and we stand in solidarity with those who are suffering injustice and systemic racism.
We stand with those speaking out against a double standard for justice, striving for positive change, and invite you to join us. As we reflect on the assaults that have taken so many lives, it is clear it will take all of us to create the change needed to heal our country and ensure equality and justice for all.
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Virtually THE place for women to connect with women!
In an effort to stay connected with our community during this time of physical-distancing,
Women On A Roll is proud to offer this online social experience!
Each interactive gathering will offer a unique opportunity designed to entertain,
connect, and socialize with women from all over the world!
April Calendar
CINEMA SOIRÉE: The Children’s Hour
Friday, April 4
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 75 minutes
The Children’s Hour (1961) stars Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine as college friends who teach at, run, and co-own, a boarding school for girls.
A child’s lie has life-shattering consequences in this Oscar®-nominated* daring adaptation of Lillian Hellman’s celebrated play
Film Synopsis
Karen Wright and Martha Dobie, best friends since college, now own the Wright and Dobie School for Girls. Karen is engaged to local doctor Joe Cardin, nephew of the powerful and influential Mrs. Amelia Tilford. Amelia’s granddaughter, a spiteful girl named Mary, is punished by Karen after telling a lie. Meanwhile, Martha has an argument with her aunt Lily Mortar during which Lily accuses Martha of having an unnatural relationship with Karen. Mary’s roommate overhears the shouting and tells Mary what she heard Mrs. Mortar say. The malicious Mary then accuses Karen and Martha of being lesbians. As the rumor spreads, students start withdrawing from the school. The gossip ultimately destroys Karen and Martha’s lives.
Writers: Lillian Hellman, John Michael Hayes
Director: William Wyler
Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine
Please Note: Much like a book club, this “movie club” event will be more enjoyable if you watch the film before attending. This film is available on many streaming platforms.
FREE EVENT
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VIRTUAL HOUSE PARTY
Sunday, April 13
4:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (CT), 7:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes
Join women from all over the country, and the world, at our monthly House Party. Catch up with old friends, make new ones, and have fun. It's a perfect way to jump into Springtime!
Grab a drink, meet in the main room (a.k.a. the family room), and say hello to the other guests. You'll soon be sent to different rooms with an interesting topic to discuss in small groups. Just like at a regular party, you'll wander from room to room, enjoying new encounters along the way!
Party Location:
123 Lesbian Way, Zoom Town, USA
C'mon in and let's get this party started!
Please Note: Cameras are required to be on during this event.
$5 cover charge or FREE for WOTN Members
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CONVERSATION SALON:
ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Wednesday, April 16
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 75 minutes
A welcoming space for all women who'd like to share and connect with our community during this tumultuous time in our world - let's talk!
Please Note: Cameras are required to be on during this event.
FREE EVENT
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CPR & AED PRESENTATION
Tuesday, April 22
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes
This hands-on and interactive learning experience is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to respond to cardiac emergencies.
The class is engaging, informative, and lifesaving!
About our Presenter:
Roni L. Braxton
Certified CPR Instructor, Firearm, Law Enforcement, Military Police Tactics Instructor
Roni Braxton is a highly skilled and American Heart Association certified CPR instructor with a background in military branch/law enforcement and emergency response.
Roni has a long-standing history in Federal Law Enforcement and a Military background. She is currently serving as the first female Commander for the Military Police providing support to the National Guard. Roni specializes in tactical training, covering combat readiness, self-defense, and strategic operations.
Committed to safety, preparedness, and skill development, Roni stays up to date with the latest CPR guidelines and techniques and provides top-tier instruction that equips students with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in high-stakes situations and save lives.
FREE EVENT
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OPEN MIC & KARAOKE NIGHT
Saturday, April 26
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 75 minutes
Karaoke Kelli will emcee this fun and unique gathering, perfect for performers and spectators alike!
Sing (karaoke, acapella, or with an instrument), perform stand-up comedy, recite poetry, play an instrument, lip-sync, dance, spoken word, act out a scene, read a short story, and any other type of performance you'd like to share.
Or just come on in and kick back in the Zoom Lounge while enjoying the entertainment!
So, what are you waiting for? Start rehearsing!
FREE EVENT
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Movie Night:
RUTHIE & CONNIE:
EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE
Sunday, April 27
4:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (CT), 7:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes
Q&A with one of the film's subjects: Ruthie Berman.
BTW, Andrea Meyerson LOVES this documentary!
Film Synopsis:
Set deep in working-class Jewish Brooklyn, New York, this hour-long vérité documentary follows two very funny, rather traditional housewives who turn their lives upside down. First, like so many young women in the 1950's, they get married. Then, like so many young women in the 1960s and '70s, they get divorced. Unlike most, however, they both leave their husbands for another woman: each other. For Connie, it's liberating. For Ruthie, it's wrenching. The journey that follows leaves them changed forever-- and turns them both into national heroines. Directed by three-time Oscar nominee, Deborah Dickson, RUTHIE & CONNIE is much more than a coming-out story.
Run Time: 63 Minutes
$10 or FREE for WOTN Members
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LITERARY LESBIANS BOOK CLUB:
Excuse Me, Sir! Memoir of a Butch
by Shaley Howard|
Tuesday, April 29
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes
This entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) by the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six spins the story of an aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon who is ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. For reasons only known to her, Evelyn Hugo chooses an unknown magazine reporter for the job, Monique Grant.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star as it becomes clear that her life intersects withEvelyn’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
FREE EVENT
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Upcoming Film Screenings:
OUTshine Film Festival, Florida’s LGBTQ Film Festival
Saturday, April 26
2:45PM ET
Q&A with Andrea Meyerson following the film presentation.
Location:
Paradigm Cinemas Gateway Theatre
1820 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Tickets: $15
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Film Synopsis:
In the early days of the pandemic, Andrea Meyerson, founder of Women On A Roll, launched Women On The Net, an online platform for lesbians and queer women. Women from all over the world gathered for a wide range of entertaining programs. Feelings of isolation and loneliness were replaced with joy, laughter, and new friends - all via Zoom. In AN UNEXPECTED COMMUNITY, Director Kathryn L Beranich captures the magic these women shared during one of the most challenging events in our lifetime.
Featuring: Lily Tomlin, Kate Clinton, Meredith Baxter, Vickie Shaw, Karen Williams, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Jenny McNulty, Mimi Gonzales, and more!
Running Time: 71 minutes
Q&A with director Kathryn L Beranich and Andrea Meyerson
Location:
Landmark Midtown Art Cinema
Midtown Promenade Center
931 Monroe Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tickets: $15
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Lesbian Visibility Week Film Series in West Hollywood, CA.
Sunday, April 27
Time: TBA
Q&A with director Kathryn L Beranich following the film presentation.
Location:
West Hollywood City Council Chambers
West Hollywood Library
625 San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Tickets on sale soon!
Download or Install Zoom!
For desktop computers
1. Go to - https://zoom.us/download
2. Choose for Mac or PC and follow instructions for downloading.
For iPhone & Android smart phones
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2. Zoom for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings
IN PERSON
QFilms: Long Beach LGBTQ Film Festival
Celebrating 30 years of the best in LGBTQ ndependent films, the
Long Beach QFilms Festival is the oldest film festival in Long Beach and the only festival dedicated to screening films which showcase the magnificent diversity of the LGBTQ community.
Women On A Roll is proud to be a QFilms sponsor this year! Please join us for the following film programs:
HEART STRINGS, a short film by Andrea Meyerson, will be featured in the Women’s Shorts Program.
THE UNLIKELY STORY OF THE LESBIANS OF FIRST FRIDAY, a documentary by Kathryn L. Beranich.
Make it a double feature day!
LOCATION: Art Theatre of Long Beach, 2025 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
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