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The Second Wave Feminists helped us live through an age when the greatest compliment you could give a woman was 'she does it like a man.' But now, we are doing it 'like a women,' and we are changing the world. – Maya Friedler, Exec. Director, Women's Media Group

Through our radio series The Feminist Lens, film screenings and live events, we present the variety, scope and imagination of women artists and activists working in the world today. Through this Blog, we reveal the details of how we put together our radio shows and programs, provide history and background on the artists, and give links in the community. We also want to respond to your feedback, as we reflect on culture and politics, and express our own views as media producers, artists, writers, activists and feminists. Join us!

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Coming to the Table Program & Playlist

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Barbara Ciurej, Jean Hunt, Hedy Ratner, Maya Friedler

Women’s Media Group Presents “Coming to the Table”,
Celebrating the 30^th Anniversary of The Dinner Party Project in Chicago

“It was like a punch in the nose, but really beautifully packaged.” -Bette Cerf Hill

The Program
Opening Comments ……………………………………Nia O’Reilly Amandes

Introduction to The Dinner Party Project …….Marilyn Campbell, ensemble

Personal Reflections …………………………………..Marilyn Campbell

The Group: Ideas, Inspiration, Friendships, Legacy …………………….Interviews
with Barbara Cuirej, Bette Cerf Hill, Jean Hunt, Hedy Ratner
Interviewers: Maya Friedler, Marilyn Campbell

Congress and The Dinner Party ………………….Ensemble

Final Thoughts …………………………………………..Maya Friedler

With quotes from Hilton Kramer, U.S. Representatives Robert K. Dornan and Ron Dellums, Cornelia Parker, Judy Chicago and Women of the Dinner Party: Elizabeth I of England, Sojourner Truth and Georgia O’Keeffe

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Musical Excerpts

It’s My Party, Leslie Gore, rel. 1963
Written by John Gluck, Wally Gold and Herb Weiner

Dancing in the Street, Laura Niro, Gonna Take a Miracle, rel. 1971
Written by William “Mickey” Stevenson and Marvin Gaye

Respect, Aretha Franklin, single, rel. 1967, Written by Otis Redding

Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Sandy Denny, compilation rel. 1987

For the Creator (O, Quam Mirabilis), Vision: The Music of Hildegarde von Bingen, rel. 1994

I Am Woman, Helen Reddy (cowritten by Ray Burton), single rel. 1970

Walk on By, Laura Niro, Angel in the Dark, rel. 2001
Written by Burt Bachrach, music and Hal David, lyrics

Live at an ERA rally/We Will Never Give Up, Kristin Lems, Equality Road

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“Coming to the Table” was written by Marilyn Campbell and Maya Friedler. The Feminist Lens is a production of Women’s Media Group, Inc. Maya Friedler, Executive Producer, recorded in cooperation with WFMT Fine Arts Radio, Chicago; Steve Robinson, Vice President; Peter Whorf, Program Director; Don Mueller, Production Manager. Produced by Maya Friedler and Jamie O’Reilly; Hosted by Marilyn Campbell; Audio Production and Editing by Cat Jarboe; Directed by Al Nowakowski; Sound Engineering by Josh Savaneau; Musical Direction by Jamie O’Reilly.

This program is made possible with support from: The Roslyn Group of Arts and Letters Fund at the Chicago Foundation for Women and Wishbone Restaurant, with appreciation.

Special thanks to Tina Battle, Mary Watson, Mindy Friedler and Guy Nickson

Posted by admin on Monday, September 26, 2011

Afghanistan After the War: Treatment of Women As Before?

Responding to the Taliban communications indicating that the withdrawal of NATO forces in Afghanistan, will result in opportunities for them to fill a vacuum: A media campaign that spotlights the rights of women is essential if we are to evaluate what is going on for women and children. We get occasional glimpses of what is happening and what could happen, but for the most part, women’s issues and lives are still marginalized in news reports. The lives of woman will continue to be oppressed regardless of what leadership rises to power. Shouldn’t we know and do our best to understand what is going on so that women are a part of all major issues and not just a side topic?

Maya Friedler
Executive Director
Women’s Media Group

September 1, 2011

Posted by admin on Thursday, September 1, 2011

Our Heads Shake in Disbelief

http://www.feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=13111

Posted by admin on Saturday, July 16, 2011

Joanne Zimmerman, Writer

Joann's book about girls

Women’s Media Group mourns the loss of Joanne Zimmerman, a member of the Roslyn Group for Arts and Letters. She was a writer who wrote beautiful stories about family and childhood. A gentle woman whose work, ideas and presence will be greatly missed.

OBITUARY JOANNE KUPER ZIMMERMAN
Joanne Kuper Zimmerman, of Homewood, IL, died June 4, 2011, at Northwestern University Hospital, at the age of 89. She is survived by her three children, John (of Westhampton, MA), Jim (of Pleasantville, NY), and Kathy Topete (of Reedley, CA); and her long-term partner, Glenn Merritt (of Homewood); she was loved and will be deeply missed by her six grandchildren; her one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased in 1995 by her husband of 52 years, Howard Zimmerman. Joanne was born in Chicago, IL, and was a Homewood resident since 1951. She was a successful and published writer, and was active in many charities and area political and cultural groups, including the South Suburban Human Relations Council, Amnesty International, the Chicago Heights Drama Group, the Forty-Odd Players, and the Roslyn Group. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to a charity of your choice. A memorial gathering is planned for July 30, in Homewood.

Roslyn Group honors Joanne Zimmerman

Women’s Media is dedicating our September 24 The Feminist Lens radio show “Coming to the Table,” to Joanne. Her friends at the Roslyn Group have made a contribution in support of the program series in her name.

Posted by admin on Saturday, July 9, 2011

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