Join us for a Gala reception featuring fabulous local female chefs and culinary artists, followed by a screening of the film, “The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution.” Ticket includes 1 drink, hors-d'oeuvres & desserts, and film admission. The opening Night Gala for the 28th annual Women's Film Festival benefits the Women's Freedom Center.

If you can stand the heat… Get into this kitchen!

At 7PM on Friday, March 22nd, the Women’s Film Festival kicks-off with a fired-up treat for both film-lovers and foodies alike! This year’s Opening Night Gala features a champagne reception showcasing delicious hors-d'oeuvres and desserts created by fabulous local female chefs, cookbook authors, caterers and bakers. Followed by a screening of The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution- a fascinating film highlighting the talents of 7 female chefs navigating a high-pressure male-dominated industry.

Featuring an amazing array of local culinary talent, including:

Patricia Austin - Wild Flour Vermont Bakery & author of Pâtisserie Gluten Free: The Art of French Pastry
Erin Bevan - Four Columns Artisan Restaurant
Britni Christiansen - Top Tier Baking Co.
Caroline DiNicola Fawley - MamaSezz
Gretchen Hardy - The Porch TOO
Abigail Haskell - The Vermont Country Deli
Sharon Myers (The Purple Chef!) - Sharon Myers Fine Catering
Leda Scheintaub - Dosa Kitchen & author of numerous cookbooks
Cai Xi - Cai's Dim Sum Teahouse and Catering
Dar Tavernier-Singer Tavernier Chocolates
Jennifer Williams - Artisan Eats Vermont

Beverages from Windham Wines and City Girl Coffee

Whether you come casual or all dressed up, come ready to enjoy this feast of a night!

$40 Ticket includes: 1 drink, hors-d'oeuvres & desserts, and film admission. All proceeds from the Gala and Festival benefit the shelter and domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy work of the Women's Freedom Center

Thanks to these generous chefs, our Gala presenting sponsor Chroma Technology and an anonymous donor for making this event possible.

Stick around for the two weekends following the event for The 28th Annual Women's Film Festival! More details here: www.womensfilmfestival.org