As you know, I don’t usually start out my column raving about our

gallery exhibits, but I have to make an exception this week. You absolutely

have to come into the Earnshaw and the Sherwood to see the magnificent art

collection of Lori Bogedin! This is collecting at its finest. She is so

modest and so self-effacing that she sort of pooh-poohs the idea that she

has exquisite taste in art – "No, no," she says waving her hand in a

dismissive way, "I don’t really know anything, really, I just get what I

like." Well, let me tell you right here and now, what she "likes" is

stunning, and the collection is breathtaking. This is as close as you’ll

get to an art museum in downtown T’town. Do come in and see it – there’s

something there for every taste and we are so grateful to Lori for sharing

with us. I have to say that both Lori and Jerry are not just owners of the

delightful Twigs and the wonderful little shop Lori has just opened called

Bazi Gifts (if you haven’t been, do go check it out – it’s so unique) but

they are deeply committed to the community they live in and are endlessly

generous with both their time and money in helping wherever they can. They

are always so kind to the theater, gifting food to us for special occasions.

We thank them for all they do, for the town and for the theater and you will

see when you come to the theater, that Lori has outdone herself with this

positively wondrous display.

Movie-wise, we have Big Miracle, the true story of the rescue of a

family of whales trapped under the arctic ice. It’s a terrific family film,

one the kids and adults will enjoy. Of course, it’s not for the littlest

members of the family, but six or seven and up should enjoy it immensely. It

’s really not a political film since it shows all sides of all the issues

that pop up in arctic regions – drilling, not drilling, saving animals, not

saving animals, Greenpeace and corporate biggies. And the thing is, all

these varied types, and for a variety of reasons, work together to free the

whales. And that is a miracle unto itself!

We’re holding Hugo over for one more week because people simply loved

it! How’s that for a great reason to hold over? Really, it’s just

excellent and although it’s also not for wee ones, older kids should love it

as much as the adults accompanying them.

The Grey is a whoppingly good adventure tale where the action never

stops. Man against beast and mother nature is an age old story to be

told, but apparently it’s told well in this one. I doubt that I’ll see it

since the wolves are the enemy and I can’t wrap my brain around that, but

the folks who have (especially guys) have liked it a lot. Two thumbs up!

And can you believe I still haven’t seen Descendants? This week for

sure! It’s likely only here this one more week, so be sure to catch it if

you can. I will see it this week because everything I’ve read about it is

wonderful and I can’t wait to see it. Look, I’d just go to see George

Clooney. Then add Hawaii and I’m hooked!

Next week we are planning to bring in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

starring The Rock (Duane Johnson) which looks to be a perfect family fun

film. I mean, people and dinosaurs? Does it get any better than that?

And, hopefully, we will also have The Artist for you next week. How

delightful will that be? I feel like we’re having a mini-festival every

Have a lovely week, dear friends. This January has been so strange,

hasn’t it? Almost balmy. I guess that’s good for everyone who needs to

travel or for people who have fuel bills to pay, but boy, I miss the snow.

I mean, for gosh sakes, it’s winter already. Couldn’t we have just a little

snow? Say twelve to fourteen inches? You know, something really fun? Sigh.

See you at the Dietrich.

We could not have asked for a finer pair of actors to take the Dietrich stage for our upcoming production of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Please join us as local legends Hildy Morgan, former Executive Director of the Dietrich Theater, and David Zarko, former Artistic Director of the Electric Theatre Company in Scranton bring this famed play to life on Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m.

During this dramatic piece we will celebrate the fifty-year friendship between Melissa Gardner (Hildy Morgan) and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (David Zarko). This beautiful and simple production, where two actors sit at a table reading their letters, is at turns comic, maddening, despairing and endearing as the audience follows the journey through the life that they shared and the connection that they never lost. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. Audience members are welcome to a complimentary wine and beverage reception prior to the show and reserved seating is available. All proceeds from this 2-day run of Love Letters will benefit the Dietrich Theater.

The following Saturday the Dietrich Theater will be hosting a free program for all of you nature-lovers out there. Jeff Mitchell will present Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania. His presentation will show pictures of Pennsylvania’s beautiful parks and natural areas, including hiking trails and waterways, with a focus on locations in northeastern Pennsylvania. During the lecture we will explore hidden waterfalls, expansive vistas and isolated wild areas known to only a few people. Several new pictures will be added from last year’s presentation. Jeff’s book Hiking the Endless Mountains will be available for sale at the presentation. Jeff Mitchell is the District Attorney of Wyoming County and the author of Hiking the Endless Mountains, Backpacking Pennsylvania, Hiking the Allegheny National Forest and Paddling Pennsylvania. He is a board member of Countryside Conservancy and the Keystone Trail Association.

And don’t forget to join us tonight for the first Wyoming County Reads book discussion at the Tunkhannock Public Library at 7 p.m. During these Wednesday discussions on February 1, 8, 15, and 22, we will be discussing topics that relate to Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest including Literary Analysis Through Plot, Character, Setting & Conflict; R.P. MacMurphy – Hero, Rebel, Christ Figure or Madman; Psychological Insights; and Kesey’s Themes – Liberation, Reality, Reformation. Sounds good, right? Bill Chapla and Dr. Marnie Hiester will be facilitating these discussions and everyone is welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

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	Upcoming Events Love Letters - by A.R. Gurney - 2 Performances Only! At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m. & Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m. Starring: Hildy Morgan & David Zarko Directed by: Jennifer Jenkins Tickets: $15 each Benefits the Dietrich Thetaer Please join us for a special production as we bring two local legends to the Dietrich stage to celebrate the lifetime of friendship between Melissa Gardner (Hildy Mrogan) and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (David Zarko). This beautifully simple play, where two actors sit at a table reading their letters, is at turns comic, maddening, despairing and endearing as we follow the journey through the life they shared and the connections they never lost. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets. Reserved seating is available. Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturday, February 18 at 11 a.m. Presented by: Jeff Mitchell Admission: Free This presentation will show pictures of Pennsylvania's beautiful parks and natural areas, including hiking trails and waterways, with a focus on locations in northeastern Pennsylvania. We will explore hidden waterfalls, expansive vistas and isolated wild areas known to only a few people. Several new pictures will be added from last year's presentation. "Hiking the Endless Mountains" will also be offered for sale at the presentation. Jeff Mitchell is the District Attorney of Wyoming County and the author of "Hiking the Endless Mountains", "Backpacking Pennsylvania", "Hiking the Allegheny Forest", and "Paddling Pennsylvania". He is a board member of the Countryside Conservancy and the Keystone Trail Association. For more information about the presentation, call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, February 03, 2012
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan As you know, I don’t usually start out my column raving about our gallery exhibits, but I have to make an exception this week. You absolutely have to come into the Earnshaw and the Sherwood to see the magnificent art collection of Lori Bogedin! This is collecting at its finest. She is so modest and so self-effacing that she sort of pooh-poohs the idea that she has exquisite taste in art – "No, no," she says waving her hand in a dismissive way, "I don’t really know anything, really, I just get what I like." Well, let me tell you right here and now, what she "likes" is stunning, and the collection is breathtaking. This is as close as you’ll get to an art museum in downtown T’town. Do come in and see it – there’s something there for every taste and we are so grateful to Lori for sharing with us. I have to say that both Lori and Jerry are not just owners of the delightful Twigs and the wonderful little shop Lori has just opened called Bazi Gifts (if you haven’t been, do go check it out – it’s so unique) but they are deeply committed to the community they live in and are endlessly generous with both their time and money in helping wherever they can. They are always so kind to the theater, gifting food to us for special occasions. We thank them for all they do, for the town and for the theater and you will see when you come to the theater, that Lori has outdone herself with this positively wondrous display. Movie-wise, we have Big Miracle, the true story of the rescue of a family of whales trapped under the arctic ice. It’s a terrific family film, one the kids and adults will enjoy. Of course, it’s not for the littlest members of the family, but six or seven and up should enjoy it immensely. It ’s really not a political film since it shows all sides of all the issues that pop up in arctic regions – drilling, not drilling, saving animals, not saving animals, Greenpeace and corporate biggies. And the thing is, all these varied types, and for a variety of reasons, work together to free the whales. And that is a miracle unto itself! We’re holding Hugo over for one more week because people simply loved it! How’s that for a great reason to hold over? Really, it’s just excellent and although it’s also not for wee ones, older kids should love it as much as the adults accompanying them. The Grey is a whoppingly good adventure tale where the action never stops. Man against beast and mother nature is an age old story to be told, but apparently it’s told well in this one. I doubt that I’ll see it since the wolves are the enemy and I can’t wrap my brain around that, but the folks who have (especially guys) have liked it a lot. Two thumbs up! And can you believe I still haven’t seen Descendants? This week for sure! It’s likely only here this one more week, so be sure to catch it if you can. I will see it this week because everything I’ve read about it is wonderful and I can’t wait to see it. Look, I’d just go to see George Clooney. Then add Hawaii and I’m hooked! Next week we are planning to bring in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island starring The Rock (Duane Johnson) which looks to be a perfect family fun film. I mean, people and dinosaurs? Does it get any better than that? And, hopefully, we will also have The Artist for you next week. How delightful will that be? I feel like we’re having a mini-festival every week! Have a lovely week, dear friends. This January has been so strange, hasn’t it? Almost balmy. I guess that’s good for everyone who needs to travel or for people who have fuel bills to pay, but boy, I miss the snow. I mean, for gosh sakes, it’s winter already. Couldn’t we have just a little snow? Say twelve to fourteen inches? You know, something really fun? Sigh. See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times The Grey January 27, 2012 - February 9, 2012 Big Miracle February 3, 2012 - February 9, 2012 HUGO in 3D January 27, 2012 - February 9, 2012 The Descendants January 27, 2012 - February 9, 2012 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times Journey 2: The Mysterious Island February 10, 2012 - February 23, 2012 THE ARTIST February 10, 2012 - February 23, 2012 Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Wyoming County Reads February 1, 2012 - February 22, 2012 Love Letters by A. R. Gurney February 11, 2012 - February 12, 2012 Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of PA February 18, 2012 Life On Mars February 25, 2012 Folk Music Benefit for the Dietrich Theater February 26, 2012 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest March 21, 2012 - March 25, 2012 Under Our Skin - Film & Q&A March 10, 2012 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll After School Theatre Arts - Filled February 25, 2012 All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 5 to 8 January 13, 2012 - February 3, 2012 All About Puppetry, ages 5 to 8 March 9, 2012 - March 30, 2012 All About Puppetry, ages 9 to 12 March 8, 2012 - March 29, 2012 Here's Looking at You! March 7, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Little People & Nature - Tuesdays March 6, 2012 - March 27, 2012 Little People & Nature - Wednesdays March 7, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Puppetry Together, ages 3 & 4 March 9, 2012 - March 30, 2012 Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up January 11, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Trash to Treasures, ages 5-8 February 10, 2012 - March 2, 2012 Trash to Treasures, ages 9 to 12 February 9, 2012 - March 1, 2012 Trash to Treasures Together February 10, 2012 - March 2, 2012 Young at Art: Puppetry for Preschoolers March 8, 2012 - March 29, 2012 Young at Art: Trash to Treasures for Preschoolers February 9, 2012 - March 1, 2012 Open Studio - Mondays January 9, 2012 - March 26, 2012 Open Studio - Tuesdays January 10, 2012 - March 27, 2012 Quilting for Everyone January 11, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Decorative Painting January 11, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Introduction to Stained Glass February 6, 2012 Jewelry Making: Easy Earrings & Bracelets February 20, 2012 Jewelry Making: Expressions in Fused Glass March 5, 2012 - March 19, 2012 Knitting for Beginners March 6, 2012 - March 27, 2012 Kundalini Yoga January 14, 2012 - February 18, 2012 Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners January 12, 2012 - March 29, 2012 Writers' Group January 5, 2012 - March 29, 2012 Yoga for You January 11, 2012 - March 28, 2012	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler Live at the Dietrich for February 1, 2012 We could not have asked for a finer pair of actors to take the Dietrich stage for our upcoming production of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Please join us as local legends Hildy Morgan, former Executive Director of the Dietrich Theater, and David Zarko, former Artistic Director of the Electric Theatre Company in Scranton bring this famed play to life on Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m. During this dramatic piece we will celebrate the fifty-year friendship between Melissa Gardner (Hildy Morgan) and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (David Zarko). This beautiful and simple production, where two actors sit at a table reading their letters, is at turns comic, maddening, despairing and endearing as the audience follows the journey through the life that they shared and the connection that they never lost. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. Audience members are welcome to a complimentary wine and beverage reception prior to the show and reserved seating is available. All proceeds from this 2-day run of Love Letters will benefit the Dietrich Theater. The following Saturday the Dietrich Theater will be hosting a free program for all of you nature-lovers out there. Jeff Mitchell will present Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania. His presentation will show pictures of Pennsylvania’s beautiful parks and natural areas, including hiking trails and waterways, with a focus on locations in northeastern Pennsylvania. During the lecture we will explore hidden waterfalls, expansive vistas and isolated wild areas known to only a few people. Several new pictures will be added from last year’s presentation. Jeff’s book Hiking the Endless Mountains will be available for sale at the presentation. Jeff Mitchell is the District Attorney of Wyoming County and the author of Hiking the Endless Mountains, Backpacking Pennsylvania, Hiking the Allegheny National Forest and Paddling Pennsylvania. He is a board member of Countryside Conservancy and the Keystone Trail Association. And don’t forget to join us tonight for the first Wyoming County Reads book discussion at the Tunkhannock Public Library at 7 p.m. During these Wednesday discussions on February 1, 8, 15, and 22, we will be discussing topics that relate to Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest including Literary Analysis Through Plot, Character, Setting & Conflict; R.P. MacMurphy – Hero, Rebel, Christ Figure or Madman; Psychological Insights; and Kesey’s Themes – Liberation, Reality, Reformation. Sounds good, right? Bill Chapla and Dr. Marnie Hiester will be facilitating these discussions and everyone is welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
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