At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Oh…my…goodness!!! What an incredible opening to the fall film festival! Friday night was just about as perfect as a night can be! The food from Epicurean Delight and Twigs was, as you would expect, gorgeous and delicious and generous and so, so good. Our terrific concession kids were simply wonderful serving the food and making sure that everyone was taken care of. Our volunteers brought their special cheer to the evening. Really, it was perfect.

Oh yeah, the movies. They were incredible. I haven’t heard the audience laugh as hard as they did at Little Miss Sunshine since we had My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The “Sunshine” family gives new meaning to the word dysfunctional, but they are loving and decent and the script is pitch perfect. It is simply hilarious! You must make time out of your busy schedule to see it. But bring tissues – you laugh so hard you cry. Honest. And Prairie Home Companion is a sweet little film - - sort of a valentine to those of us who love the radio show. It mostly works and John C Reilly and Woody Harrellson are worth the price of admission.

And there was one more cool thing that night. We finally paid homage to Barbara Jones, the lovely lady who has kept our books for us for at least the last six or seven years (she was there before we opened). I want you to know a little about our “Miss Pink” as we call her (she’s a so pretty blonde with a penchant for wearing pink) because she is one of the people without whom the Dietrich wouldn’t be what it is, but whose work isn’t seen and therefore not acknowledged.

Barb is a severe diabetic, has been since she was twelve years old. She has to wear an ankle brace because her ankle, once broken, refused to heal properly. Her illness is whimsical and although she is very strict about her diet, it acts up sometimes. We have coke in the fridge and some kind of glycemic tablets and all sorts of things to give her should she start to fade. We know if she doesn’t come right back, we need to call the ambulance. I tell you this so that you will understand how fragile her body is.

But not her spirit – oh no no no no no! Her spirit is “Mighty Blonde,” fearless in all that she does, tireless, sweet natured, loving and infinitely kind. She has been doing our payroll, prepping the books for the yearly audit, paying all the bills, keeping all the accounts in order for all these years without being paid a dime. Not a dime. If we figured her wage at just ten dollars an hour for a twenty-five to thirty hour week for the past seven years her donation to the theater and therefore, the town, comes out way, way over one-hundred thousand dollars! Way over!

Of course, the nature of her work is that no one sees all she does. No one ever stops me in the grocery store to say - - “Tell the bookkeeper thanks a lot – great job!” For the most part, keeping the books isn’t something most people think about at all. But we do. And we thought it was about time we acknowledged her gift to us. So we gave her a beautiful jewelry box with an engraved plaque that says “To Miss Pink with our deepest love and gratitude.” And we put a charm bracelet inside with a single charm with the Dietrich name on one side and her name on the other. We figure when we’re old and gray (yeah, like the gray part will ever happen…) and sitting in our rockers in the old folks home, (or whatever) she can look at these gifts and know that we understand what she did for us and know how grateful we are. Thank you, Barbara. We literally could not have done it without you.

Do come see these festival films. There’s not a bad one amongst ‘em. They’re really, really good! And we have Hollywoodland in the Murray for one week only. The story of the death of the fella who played Superman in the 1950’s. Dark and mysterious and good.

See you at the Dietrich!

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

This first week of the film festival has gone by so quickly. Luckily I will have next week to catch the remaining movies I want to see. And I think I will see “Little Miss Sunshine” again. Opening night was fantastic. Twigs and Epicurean Delight did such a great job on the hors d’oeuvres and desserts. And to our volunteers and gala goers who helped make that night so festive - thank you, we are truly appreciative. The festival runs through September 28th, so you still have time to check out some of the films.

In a few short weeks, Sybilla Lenz will be back with Feng Shui workshops. We had a great turn out for her introductory Feng Shui class last spring. Feng Shui is an ancient science that incorporates calculations and movement as well as design, for the sole purpose of helping people to be in balance and completely comfortable in their home and work environments. On Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 pm, the Dietrich will host “An Introduction to Feng Shui” in which Sybilla will teach the basics of the ancient art and science of Feng Shui. Then on Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 pm, Sybilla will teach “Advanced Feng Shui”. In this class, students will learn how to apply the elements for reinforcing Feng Shui basics as well as understanding the principles of ying/yang for encouraging great health. Sybilla is a professional speaker, author and Feng Shui practitioner. Admission is $20 per class. I am thinking about taking at least the intro class. If you have seen my desk at our office, you would know why!

We also have Bonnie Gale coming in October to teach a class on “Holiday Crafts”. In this class you will learn how to make beeswax candles by dipping method, wreaths, a large willow star, and several woven holiday tree ornaments. It will run for six weeks on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Admission is $60 and all materials are provided. What I like about this class is that you not only learn how to make new things but what you make, you can use as gifts.

During those six weeks, Bonnie will also teach a “Willow Basketry” class on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Students will learn how to make a Danish Fruit Basket and a Thanksgiving Bread basket. Both baskets will be ready in time for your holiday serving needs. Besides being a professional basket maker, Bonnie also makes living willow structures. Her work can be seen in “House and Garden” magazine as well as in Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. In the park there is a “Wee Willow Dome” for children to play in that Bonnie and her basketry class made in 2004. Please call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register for any of these classes.

For kids and families in October, the Dietrich will host a “Tracks and Tracking Second Saturday”. Laura Anderson, Environmental Education Coordinator from the Wyoming County Conservation District, will bring in a display of furs and mounts and will help you learn how to track our furry friends in the forest. The events will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 14th. Admission is free. This event is perfect for nature and animal lovers!

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

Advanced Feng Shui

Learn how to apply the elements for reinforcing Feng Shui basics as well as understanding the principles of ying/yang for encouraging great health. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesday, October 18 at 7 pm.

Cost: $20.

Instructor: Sybilla Lenz

All About Drawing, ages 9 -12

Students will learn the basic concepts of drawing including line, shape, texture, value, color and space while creating their own unique masterpieces.Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Thursdays, September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 from 4:00 - 5:30

Cost: 35, includes all materials.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

An Introduction to Feng Shui

Add water to the front door and increase career opportunities as well as wealth. Learn the basics of the ancient art and science of Feng Shui.

Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00 pm.

Cost: $20

Instructor: Sybilla Lenz

Decorative Painting, ages 16 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. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm, through November 29.

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

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Drawing & Painting for Kids, ages 9 -12

Students will learn the basics of perspective, line, form, color and value as they draw and paint from life. All levels of experience welcome. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Thursdays, November 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Cost: $35, all materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

Everhart Art Experiments, grades 4 - 6

Got art? The Everhart returns to the Dietrich this fall to let you get your creative juices flowing as we play with paints, pastels and colors and learn about art! Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Admission is free!

Instructor: Everhart Museum Educator

Golden Days of Radio Player 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". Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Tuesdays, October 10 - December 5 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission is free!

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, ages 6 and up

Young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing and painting as well as famous artists in this camp. Enjoy one day of camp or explore the arts in all three classes. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

From 9:30 - 11:00 am, December 27 - Pottery, December 28 - Drawing, December 29 - Painting

Admission is $15 per class or $35 for all three classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Holiday Crafts, for ages 8 to adult

Students will make a selection of holiday crafts including beeswax candles by the dipping method, wreath making, a large willow star. and several woven holiday tree ornaments. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

October 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

Admission: $60, all materials included.

Instructor: Bonnie Gale

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages

"Cathedral of the Pines" - Learn the art of quilting while making a majestic "Pine Tree" pattern quilt. Create special nature effects with fabric. Learn about other classic tree blocks and quilts as well. Create one tree block or collect a forest. All levels of experience welcome. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesdays through December 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Cost: $6 per class, all materials provided.

Instructors: Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler

Introduction to Glass Fusing, age 18 and up

This class will be a very basic introduction to the process of small-piece fused glass work. Each student will create a fused glass item which will be finished, polished and wire wrapped. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Mondays, November 13 and 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Cost: $50, all materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewelry for Kids, ages 8 and up

Design and create your own clay pendant! Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesday, October 25 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Cost: $10, includes all materials.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Metal Working Basic Jewelry (age 16 and up)

Students will learn how to use a jewelers saw, how to do basic metal cutting, filing and polishing. Metals used will be copper and sterling silver. Each student will create a pendant.

Monday, November 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Cost: $35, all materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

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. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Session 1 - September 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6. Session 2 - October 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3. Session 3 - November 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

Cost: $35 for four classes, all materials included.

Instructor: Amy Colley, M.F.A.

Mommy & Me Mixed Media, ages 3 and 4

Young artists and their moms, dads or grandparents will create works of art using an assortment of materials including clay, tempera, watercolor and collage. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Fridays from 10:30 - 11:15 am. Session 1 - September 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6. Session 2 - October 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3. Session 3 - November 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

Cost: $30 for each series of 4 classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley, M.F.A.

Mosaic Design, age 13 to adult

Learn basic techniques as you create and assemble your own mosaic design using ceramic tile. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Mondays and Tuesdays, December 4, 5, 11 & 12 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Cost: $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

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. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Session 1 - September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3. Session 2 - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Session 3 - November 7, 14, 21, 28.

Cost: $50 for each series of four classes.

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

Painting on Glass - Hurricane Globes, age 16 to adult

Learn how to decoratively paint a Christmas design on a hurricane globe for floating candles. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm.

Cost: $15, materials are provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Painting on Glass - Ornaments, age 16 to adult

Learn decorative painting techniques as you paint three ornaments. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 pm.

Cost: $15, materials are provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Pottery & Sculpture for Kids, ages 9 -12

Students will learn hand building techniques (coil and slab construction), glazing techniques and experience using potter's wheels. Call the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500 to register.

Thursdays, October 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Cost: $35, all materials included.

Instructor: Steve Colley

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. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

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

Cost: $50 for each series of four classes.

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

Preschool Art, ages 4 and 5

Preschool studens will be introduced to a famous artist each week as they explore a variety of materials such as clay, tempera, watercolors, collage, etc. Call the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500 to register.

Thursday from noon - 12:45 pm. Session 2 - October 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2. Session 3 - November 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7.

Cost: $30 for a series of four classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"Flock with Us" - While geese fly south, flock with us as we make classic "Flying Geese" quilts. Students will learn about design as they artfully mix colorful old time fabrics with ones from today, and learn basic quilting techniques from piecing to embellishing, to binding a quilt. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesdays through December 13 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Cost: $6.00 per lesson, materials included.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Terry Keller and Peggy Lane

Square Dancing, for all ages

Beginner and experienced square dancers are invited to come out and learn how to square dance with local square dancing caller Roger Furman. No experience is required. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

Fridays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission is free.

Instructor: Roger Furman

Stenciling on Fabric, age 16 to adult

Learn the techniques of stenciling on fabric. Students are asked to bring the fabric of their choice to stencil on. It could be a table runner, sweatshirt, etc. Students will go home with a stencil.

Monday, October 16 at 7:00 pm.

Admission is $20.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Willow Basketry for Adults, age 13 and up

Using basket willos and traditional techniques, students will make two different baskets over the next 6 sessions. The Danish Fruit Basket is made using a cardboard template and the base is the last thing to be woven. The Thanksgiving Bread basket will be ready for your Thanksgiving serving needs. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500.

Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

Admission is $100, materials provided.

Instructor: Bonnie Gale

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