At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

What a night! What a completely, totally, wondrously, fabulous night! And what a night of mixed emotions! Our hearts were simply broken for our dear friends Cliff and Carla and David and Roberta at Epicurean Delight. They have been with us since the beginning of the festivals and the thought of doing gala night without them was almost unbearable.

On the other hand, Jerry and Lori Bogedin simply pulled a rabbit out of a hat and saved us. They were superb, and, I think, up all night the night before as they prepared exquisite and gorgeous bites of this and tastes of that, that, when combined, satisfied the most hearty appetite. I don’t know how they did it, but, bless their hearts, they did. This town should be very, very grateful that the Bogedin’s live here and have their business here. They are young entrepreneurs who really “get it” – the “it” being how to run a successful business and understanding the forces that make it so successful. They are dreams to work with – cooperative, charming, and efficient. If Lori and Jerry tell you they are going to do something, then by heavens you can take that to the bank. And I think that was proven by the fact that Wednesday afternoon they told us not to worry, that they would take care of everything. And they did. In spades! We can never thank them enough for what they did for us. They did no less than saved the night. How cool is that?

And they got a little help from our dear new neighbors, Kathy and Bruce Arrowood whose gorgeous new restaurant, Seasons, has done nothing less than bring class to the entire street. Everything they’ve done has the look of city chic, and it helps bring sparkle and light to the town. And then, besides how beautiful their business is, there is the matter of the simply superb and delicious food they prepared for us. Four of the most heavenly dishes I’ve had in a long time. Beef to die for, and a pear salad so unique and refreshing that I’m sure they are going to be selling a ton of it once they open their doors. And one addendum to this – they hadn’t even opened their restaurant at the time! They cooked for us and presented gorgeous food and they hadn’t even opened. They are such hard workers and good sports. Bless their hearts and many thanks.

Isn’t it delightful to live in such a great town that we could have two young families here who understand good food and love people and are such hard workers? Twigs is a mainstay here and I think Seasons will soon join them as a dining destination in beautiful downtown T’town.

Speaking of our beautiful little town – I was coming to work on Sunday night about 6:45 and the town was full of people! Sunday night! I realized they were all festival attendees and they were walking up the street toward Twigs and many of them were looking in shop windows and talking. On Saturday we were asked why the shops were closed. I bring this up to say to our businesses downtown, even if you’re not open late on Saturday or Sundays the rest of the year, open for festival weekends. Do movie specials. Sell your wares. Because the folks who come to festival have a good deal of disposable income and they are charmed by the town and the quaint little shops. Take advantage of that and be open for festival. Give it a chance and I bet you will see a good return for your investment. Just a suggestion, but a lot of the folks who came here on Saturday and Sunday were in a between-movies-shopping-mood. Next time, be ready for them.

The movies have been so great and we’re drawing bigger crowds than ever! Don’t miss The Namesake, or Black Book or Sicko or La Vie en Rose and do come to meet John Dobson. Isn’t festival time just the greatest????

See you at the Dietrich!

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

This first week of festival went by so quickly! Thank goodness we have a second week of films, so I have a chance to see some of the movies I have been meaning to get to. And please join us this Sunday at the Dietrich for a very special event! Astronomer John Dobson will be here for a Q&A at 6 pm. Dobson is a world known astronomer, made famous for inventing the Dobsonian telescope mount. This mount made astronomy accessible to amateur astronomers. Admission to the Q&A is $10 and all proceeds will be given to John Dobson. Before the Q&A, the Dietrich will show the film A Sidewalk Astronomer at 4:30 pm, which is a documentary about John Dobson.

Then on Sunday, September 30th at 2 pm and 7 pm, we will celebrate libraries and librarians with two showings of The Hollywood Librarian. In this documentary, the role of librarians is explored in the age of technology. Librarians’ job responsibilities are very different from how they are portrayed in movies. What makes this documentary even more special to us is that Susan Turrell, Tunkhannock Public Library Director, as well as Pat Trowbridge and Judy Cooper of the Tunkhannock Public Library are featured in the film. For ticket information, call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500.

And WNEP’s Mike Stevens will be at the Dietrich for a presentation about his many adventures on the Pennsylvania Road on Wednesday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm. He will share with us some of the side roads and country roads he’s found over the past twenty-five years. For more information, call 570-996-1500.

And mark your calendars, Saturday, October 6th is Airing of the Quilts in Tunkhannock. This will definitely be a day to take a drive through Tunkhannock. Colorful quilts will be decoratively draped and hung from houses and businesses along business Route 6 in Tunkhannock. The Dietrich will be taking part in the day’s festivities by hosting a fabulous quilt exhibit in our Earnshaw Gallery and a presentation by quilting author Rachel Pellman called Amish Women and Their Quilts in the Evan’s Theater at 11 am. This presentation will give a historical basis for quilts and will place them within the social fabric of Amish women’s lives. Rachel will provide factual information on antique Amish quilts along with colorful stories and experiences to make the quilts come alive. Admission is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the Dietrich Theater ticket booth or by calling 570-996-1500.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

All About Drawing & Printmaking, ages 9 -12

Students will learn the basics concepts of drawing including line, shape, texture, value color and space to create their own masterpieces. Students will also experience using a printing press to create their own etchings and lithographs.

Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

All About Impressionist Painting, ages 9 -12

Students will learn about Impressionist painters such as Monet, Manet, and Seurat as they experiment with different painting techniques.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 9 - 12

Students will learn hand-building techniques (coil and slab construction), glazing techniques and experience using the potter's wheel.

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Basketry Workshop, ages 16 -adult

Create an open round basket with hexagonal weave throughout, a form used traditionally to drain whey from curds. This basket makes a great serving vessel at home or to give as a gift. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $80, materials provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Conversational Spanish, for ages 7 - adult

This class introduces you to everyday Spanish phrases and vocabulary using games, role plays, and fun exercises. This is a great class to get you started on learning Spanish or as a review. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays, September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Admission: $30/adults, children age 16 and under attend for free.

Instructor: Victoria Romero

Crazy Creatures for Mommy & Me, ages 3 & 4

Create fantastic, fuzzy, feathered and fury friends using a variety of materials including clay, paint, colorful pastels and more with your mom, dad, or grandparents.

Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Decorative Painting for Adults

Learn decorative painting techniques while creating decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Preregistration required. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm through Dec. 19

Admission: $15 per class plus the cost of the painting surface.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Dino Art for Mommy & Me, ages 3 & 4

Learn all about dinosaurs as you create your own dinosaur out of clay, make dinosaur prints and fossils and draw and paint your favorite prehistoric creatures with your mom, dad, or grandparents.

Fridays, September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Dino Art for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Learn all about dinosaurs! Preschoolers will create their own dinosaurs out of clay, make dinosaur prints, fossils and draw and paint their favorite prehistoric creatures.

Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission, $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Elves Workshop, for ages 12 - adult

The elves will be busy in preparation for the winter holidays. So join us in learning how to make a variety of folded and woven decorations. Class participants will create five folded and woven ornaments. The ornaments may include a bird, fish, Moravian star, heart, garland, reindeer and a wreath.

Fridays, October 26 - November 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Everhart Experiments, grades 4 -6

Experiment with the Everhart at the Dietrich this fall. Learn many ways you can take ordinary paper and create extraordinary, unique and fun works of art!

Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $12

Instructor: Everhart Museum Educator

Golden Days of Radio Players Group

Come back with us to those thrilling days of radio drama and comedy. Join us as we prepare a radio play production. Together we will explore the magic of "The Theater of the Mind".

Tuesdays, October 2 - November 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, ages 6 -12

Young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing and painting as well as famous artists in this camp.

Thursday, December 27 from 9:30 - 11 am -Pottery; Friday, December 28 from 9:30 - 11 am - Drawing & Painting

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 and up

"School House 101" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a community quilt rediscovering variations of the classic school house pattern. Explore exciting block setting options and learn how to boldly mix colorful fabrics.

Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Introduction to Knitting, ages 10 - adult

Learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. All materials included.

Wednesdays, November 28 and December12 at 7 pm.

Admission: $15

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Jewelry for Kids, for ages 8 and up

Create clay jewelry! Make and bake your own beads and then knot them into a necklace. All materials provided.

Monday, September 24 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $10, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Make Believe Players, ages 6-11

A fun and creative introduction to all that acting is! Students will use their wonderful imaginations and learn all about acting and theater. Skills and activities covered include acting techniques, theater games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and much more. Students will get a chance to create their own unique characters and stories while learning how much fun theater is. A casual performance will end the workshop. Anyone with any level of experience is welcome to join in the fun!

Tuesdsays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $50

Instructor: Michaela Moore of All About Theatre

Mask Making for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Make your own mask! Preschoolers will create three-dimensional masks as they learn about different cultures and explore using a variety of materials.

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $30.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Mehoopany Outreach Studio Mixed Media, ages 6 -12

Mixed Media at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio(87 Main Street). Students will learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, watercolors, collage, etc. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Session 1: September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3. Session 2 - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Session 3 - November 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5.

Admission: $20 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Memoir Writing for Veterans

Veterans of all ages, all branches of service are welcome to attend this workshop. If you piloted a plane or rode a desk chair, if you served in Korea, Vietnam, stateside, or anywhere else, you have stories to share. Join this supportive group and craft your unique experience into written work to share with others.

Monday, October 8 - November 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: free.

Instructor: Ann Vitale

Mixed Media, ages 5 - 8

A new artist will be introduced each week as students learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, charcoal, pastels, etc.

Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Session 1 - September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5. Session 2 - October 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2. Session 3 - November 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7.

Admission: $35 for a series of four classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery, for all ages

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace with the medium of their choice.

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. 1-September 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2. 2-October 9, 16, 23, 30. 3 - November 6, 13, 20, 27.

Admission: $15/class or $50 for 4 classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting on Glass, ages 16 to adult

Wednesday, October 24 at 7 pm - Learn the process of glass painting - paint a vase and matching votive holders.Wednesday, November 7 at 7 pm - Decoratively paint glass ornaments.

Wednesday, October 24th at 7 pm. Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm.

Admission: $15 per class, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Photography Workshop

Would you love to improve your photography skills? Learn all about camera operation, effects, use of lenses and accessories as well as composition. Students should bring film or digital cameras. No experience is required.

Wednesdays, September 26, Oct. 3, 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Admission: $50.

Instructor: Kenny Ganz

Pottery & Sculpture for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Preschoolers will learn all about pottery and sculpture as they create fun sculptures, and make pottery using a potter's wheel and hand-building techniques.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 - adult

This class is designed for students of all levels of experience. Students will work on pottery wheels and learn hand-building and sculpture techniques.

Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Session 1 - September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1. Session 2 - October 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 3 - November 5, 12, 19, 26.

Admission: $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"There Goes the Neighborhood" - Design a house or create a village in your own quilt. Have fun learning quilting techniques and the history of this traditional quilting block.

Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Square Dancing for Families

Beginner and experienced square dancers are invited to come out and learn how to square dance with local square dancing caller Roger Furman.

Fridays, September 28, October 5, 12, 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $2 per class

Caller: Roger Furman

Watercolor Workshop

Atmospheric perspective is evident in nature and a change in eye level can enhance the artist's work. Students will learn the basics of perspective drawing and will create a two-dimensional rendering of a three-dimensional object. Beginner and intermediate students are welcome.

Friday, September 28 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $60

Instructor: Jan Henning

Writers' Group

Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. Learn the craft of writing as you write. All genres and levels of writing are welcome.

Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Meetings are ongoing.

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for You

This class will teach and reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas)which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Call 570-996-1500 for class dates.

Cost: $10 per lesson. Children are free.

Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo