Writers Group

August 11, 2018

DUG 8/14: “Le Cercle Rouge”

Hey Dramatigendarmes,

Our monthly Dramatica Users Group meeting takes place this Tuesday, Aug. 14th, 7:00 p.m., and we will be analyzing the 1970 French heist film “Le Cercle Rouge” (“The Red Circle”).  Be sure to obtain and watch the movie on your own, then join us in the Fairfax District at this address:

Spaces
145 S. Fairfax Ave, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA  90036

Allow yourself enough time to deal with traffic and parking.  If you’re coming to this location for the first time and want some parking tips, or have any other questions, write me through the contact form via the button below (and please change the Subject line to "Users Group").

Please do the same (but without changing the Subject line) if you want to receive updates about our Writers Group activities.  Please note we will not have a DWG meeting on Sept. 4th (despite what the home page of the site says).

Hope to see you Tuesday!

--Sandy

Contact Sandy



Previously

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DUG 5/8: “Kubo…”

May 5, 2018

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DUG 4/10: “Pretty Woman”

April 6, 2018

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DUG 3/13: “The Accountant”

March 10, 2018

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DUG 1/9: “La La Land”

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