At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Wow! There are so many cool things coming up at the Dietrich that I simply will not have room to tell you about everything. Especially if I go on and on telling you how I won’t have enough room. Therefore, perhaps I should get right to the nitty gritty this week. (That will be different, don’t you think?)

Sow we finally, finally got The Devil Wears Prada! The book was such fun and the movie has been reviewed as being waaay better than the book! Meryl Streep gets to be a total witch diva, baring her claws at anyone who threatens her fashion editor status. Now, although anyone is welcome to see it, ladies – this one is especially for you. What fun to watch an aging and brilliant actress strut her stuff, what fun to see the inner workings of the world of high fashion, what fun to see the bad, bad boss get hers! Come with a bunch of your gal-pals, buy some popcorn, slump comfortably down in the seats and have a ball! I cannot wait to see it. (I almost went to the Cinemark to catch this one, but it felt too much like committing adultery.) It’s only here for ONE WEEK so make your plans accordingly.

Week three for Pirates of the Caribbean and it’s still going strong. People are having such fun with this one. It’s silly, senseless, and a hoot. Just seeing Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack is worth the price of admission. I think that in times of chaos (and the world is certainly chaotic at the moment) we sometimes just need to escape. I mean, what can we do about the middle east? Or Iraq? Or Afghanistan? The news gives us a steady drumbeat of oppressive facts that we are helpless to do anything about. So, when the news and the heat get to be too much, come to the movies and see some light-hearted silliness. It helps. Honest.

Now don’t forget Celebrate Our River Day. The temperatures are going to be in the mid-eighties. How lovely. (I can’t believe I’m going to miss it. I’m going to a conference in NYC for the weekend and won’t be here for River Day. I’m so mad about that!) Food, music and our beautiful Riverside Park. Could it possibly be better than that?

Bus trip! Bus trip! Saturday July 29th. To the Everhart for a private tour. And then a box lunch. And then time to explore Nay Aug Park. All for $5.00 per person. Now, how fun is that? Do come. You’ll have such a good time. Bring the kids. It’s that kind of day.

Tuesdays, August 8 and 15, our very own Gloria Fassett is going to teach Sudoku. Calisthenics for the brain. FREE. Won’t cost you a dime and you find out how to work these challenging mental puzzles. I can’t wait to take it. (Although I think Gloria will have her hands full trying to teach me anything with a number in it.) I’m told it’s not really about numbers. It’s about logic. (Hmmm. Perhaps this isn’t the puzzle for me.) Do come.

Little public service announcement. Those terrific reindeer that graced our town for the last eight years or so are no longer usable because the poles are gone and they won’t work on anything else. So, Kiwanis would like to sell them. Why don’t you think about buying a little piece of T’town history for your own yard or business? Kiwanis is asking $150.00 apiece for them (less than half of what they paid for them) and will give an even bigger discount if you buy them in bulk. Remember, it’s Kiwanis that brings us the county fair, so they’re good guys. If you can help them out a little and decorate for Christmas, well, why not? (Call Doug Gay or Skip Felker for more info.

We’re starting to really roll on the lot payment. Please help us get it paid for by the new year. We needja, folks. Help. (That’s said in a very pathetic tone of voice.)

Kittens are now four weeks old. In two weeks two of them need a home. Don’t you have room for a darling Dietrich kitten?

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Students had a blast in All About Drawing Camp last week with instructor Amy Colley! And boy, did they learn a lot! During the week, campers learned how to draw and shade shapes. Then they were taught how to draw and shade people’s faces. Using what they learned from the first two lessons, campers had the opportunity to draw their own unique monsters. Students made dragons, vampires and even an alien caterpillar. And finally on the last day, students painted their monsters. What made this class so neat is that students were taught how to draw from real life and also how to draw from their imaginations. It was a good mix.

Our Everhart Exploration classes also had an excellent start. We had full classes for our first day. Students learned all about birds from ostriches to bald eagles to parrots. They learned about the types of foods and climates the birds live in. Then students were asked to create their own bird. It could be made up of the characteristics of a couple of different birds. You should have seen all the colors participants used in their bird projects!

At the end of the month we will be taking a bus trip to the Everhart Museum in Scranton on Saturday, July 29th from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. I invite you to come along! Five dollars a person will give you a bus ride, a private tour of the Everhart, a box lunch from Heavenly Ham, and a memorable afternoon! Space is limited on the trip so sign up soon! Call the Dietrich at 996-1500 to register.

And this Saturday, July 22 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, enjoy some live music in Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park for our second annual Celebrate the River Day! We will feature John Williams and Al Purdy of “Brother John”, the Bluestone Mountain Boys bluegrass group and RetroRocket. Last year, it was a great time between the music, exhibits and activities with local environmental organizations, and a boat demonstration with David Buck of Endless Mountain Outfitters. This year food vendors will also be on hand including Chris’ Western Beef and the Weiner Wagon Express. The park also has a playground and a Wee Willow Dome for kids to play in. It should be a fun afternoon outside for all ages! Call the Dietrich at 996-1500 for more information.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

Beginning Sudoku

Enjoy learning about and solving this fun and popular puzzle - sudoku! Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. There is no math involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. Caution: It's addictive!

Tuesdays, August 8 and 15 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Admission is free!

Instructor: Gloria Fassett

Decorative Painting, ages 13 and up

Learn decorative painting techniques while creating decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. Each project will be completed within one to two classes. All levels of experience welcome.

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm through August 31.

Cost: $15 per class plus the cost of the painting surface. Preregistration required.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Everhart Explorations

Students will learn about dinosaurs, birds, and Africa and art over those weeks.

Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31. Ages 5 - 8: 10:00 - 11:00 am. Ages 9 - 12: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Admission is free.

Instructor: Everhart Museum Staff

Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Beasts: Theater & Visual Arts Camp

This camp is all about ancient gods, wonderful tales and fantastical beasts. Children enrolled will learn about all sorts of cultures and myths and use that knowledge to create wonderful dramatic and visual works of art! For ages 5 -12.

Monday - Friday, August 7 - 11 from 10:00 am - noon.

Cost: $50, all materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley & Michaela Moore

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages

"Seascape Quilt" - This project is designed to challenge students to construct variations of the classic sailboat pattern and explore fabrics that create special effects.

Wednesdays through July 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Cost: $6 per lesson, all materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler and Peggy Lane

Introduction to Acting Camp, ages 6 -11

A fun and creative introduction to all that acting is!

Monday - Friday, July 31 - August 4 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.

Admission is $50, all materials provided.

Instructor: Michaela Moore, All About Theatre.

Kindermusik with Sarah Birchard

In Kindermusik summer camp, tots will blow music bubbles, play parachute and kite games, make yard art from a glue jar and sing! All of these summer camp activities are designed to nurture your child's natural curiousity and will draw him or her to learning new words, new numbers and new big ideas. For more information about Kindermusik contact Sarah at 570-965-2086.

Thursdays, July 27 through August 24. 18 months to 3 years: 9:30 - 10:30 am. 3 to 5 years: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Contact Sarah about class fees at 570-965-2086.

Instructor: Sarah Birchard, certified Kindermusik instructor

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace and medium of their choice with instructor Steve Colley. A model will be provided for an additional fee if the group chooses.

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Series 4 - July 11, 18, 25, August 1. Series 5 - August 8, 15, 22, 29.

Cost: $45 for each series of four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 to 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. Series 4 - July 10, 17, 24, 31. Series 5 - August 7, 14, 21, 28.

Cost: $45 for each series of four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Preschool Art - Summer

Preschool students will be introduced to a famous artist each week as they explore a variety of materials such as clay, tempera, watercolors, collage, etc.

Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:30 - 11:15 am.

Cost: $25 for each series of 4 classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley, M.F.A.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"Sail Away" - Our easy Just for Kids sailboat pattern will ensure a smooth sailing experience for young quilters.

Wednesdays through July 26 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Cost: $6 per lesson, all materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Gloria Eastwood, Terri Keller, Mary Louise Dodge

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. Meeting are ongoing.

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for You

Accomodations will be made for beginners, experienced practitioners, and those with special needs. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

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

Cost: $10 per lesson. Children are free.

Instructors: Melissa Russo & Mary Frances Giordano: Certified Hatha Yoga Instructors