At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

So the film festival winds down, the wondrous celebration of indie and foreign films draws to a close, and we’re back to Hollywood and its’ bag of tricks! Now, that wasn’t said sarcastically – honest. I love Hollywood films, too. Some of them are the finest in the world! And you always have to remember that at festival time we are seeing the best that particular country has to offer. We could export the best of Hollywood and we’d look pretty good, too.

But, I digress. (Well, that’s a shock, isn’t it?) So this week we are bringing in The Guardian starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher. I actually think The Guardian is going to be a good, standard Hollywood movie. First, it’s about a really excellent group of people – the Coast Guard folks. Remember when government on all levels failed during hurricane Katrina? Well, almost all levels. The Coast Guard behaved wonderfully! It was everything you would want from your government – caring, efficient, heroic. So this movie is about the training of the people who save countless lives at sea during storms, who patrol our waters day and night and who are exceptionally brave and efficient.

It’s true Hollywood stuff – you know, where the older (fireman, policeman, doctor, thief, fill-in-the-blank) takes the young (etc.etc.) under his wing and shows him the ropes often at great personal expense. Just so you understand that I’m not being sarcastic here, I LOVE those movies. They’re popcorn movies. They’re great special effects movies. They’re make-you-feel-good-because-someone-is actually-doing-something-right movies. So you can come to see this one, bring the kids and settle in for a good old-fashioned movie about everyday heroes. Good idea, hmmm?

And for those whose taste runs to the more quirky – we are holding over Little Miss Sunshine for one more week. It has done so well that we wanted to give the folks who couldn’t fit it into their schedule during festival the chance to see it, and also, if you haven’t seen it, we want you to be able to come. It is soooo good! It’s off-the-wall hilarious. (It’s also R rated, not for kids.) It’s so funny and so endearing that I simply can’t say enough good things about it. Every once in awhile a movie like this comes along and audiences simply respond and make it a huge hit. This is one of those films. Small, funny, perfect.

Coming up, we are hoping to bring you Flags of Our Father, The Illusionist, and a few more little goodies and then we’re into November and the Christmas movies! Does that even seem possible?

As I write this I am looking out my dining room window at the magnificent white clouds scuttering by. The sumac has turned scarlet and the grape vines are starting to look weary. Autumn is such a wondrous time. The sky becomes emboldened by the cool air and the cloud patterns become intricate and substantive. The air takes on the chill of the coming winter with the occasional warmth of summer remembered. I can’t think of a more perfect season. Time to get to Jayne’s Orchards and get apples for sauce and for crisps and just for eating out of hand. Time to start looking at recipes to see if there might be a special one worthy of adding to Thanksgiving dinner. Time to get our sweaters out of their summer trunks. Time to say goodbye to the heat and a welcoming “hey” to the briskness that makes us celebrate Pennsylvania and its’ deciduous forests and windswept fields. Gosh – can you tell? I just love this time of year!

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Tomorrow is the last day of the film festival. It went by so fast! It is great to see so many people come out to see all of the foreign and independent films. We always feel a little disappointed to see the film festival go, but in October we have so many great classes to offer, we can’t really complain.

The Dietrich will be bringing back the popular “Jewelry for Kids” class with Sarah Sidorek. Last time, students age eight and up made earrings, necklaces and bracelets. This time students will design and make their own pendants for necklaces. This one-day workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 25th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Now I can attest that this is a fun project! Sarah, who also is the theater’s manager, tested out the class on some of our staff. (Oh, poor Sarah, I am sure we were quite a handful to teach! Some of us were full of mischief that evening.) The pendants are made from clay and can be designed and decorated to your liking. Admission is $10, which includes materials. If you ever run into Sarah at the theater, you will have to check out what jewelry she is wearing. Most of it she makes herself! She is quite artistic.

The Dietrich will also offer a Stenciling on Fabric course in October with our Sarah Sidorek. This is also a one-day course. Students will learn the techniques of stenciling on fabric while creating their own projects. Participants 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 their own stencil. This class will be held on Monday, October 16th at 7:00 pm. Admission is $20. Adults and students age 16 and up are welcome. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

For young children, the Dietrich will host a singing and storytelling series “Fun for Tots” with Mary Baker in October and November. Mary delivers an energetic presentation that captures children’s imaginations. Through her stories and songs, children are introduced to funny characters that are engaged in life’s twists and turns. Little ones sing and dance along as they learn these new songs and stories. Mary has a BS in early childhood and elementary education and a MA in Storytelling. Mary has performed this series at the Dietrich for a few years now. According to Mary, “ Music and storytelling weave passion, joy and spirit and remind us of the magical quality of our existence and the infinite possibilities in each one of us.” Join us on Thursdays, October 12 through November 2 from 10:30 - 11:30 am for this free event. “Fun for Tots” is sponsored by the Tunkhannock Junior Women’s Club and the Wyoming County Cultural Center.

Also on Thursdays in October, the Dietrich will host a “Pottery and Sculpture for Kids” class from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Students, ages nine to twelve, under the direction of Steve Colley, M.F.A. will learn the basics of making pottery through the use of potter’s wheels and hand building techniques (coil and slab construction), glazing, and sculpting. It is amazing to see what children can do with clay and how easy it is for them to learn how to use the potter’s wheels. Classes will be held on Thursdays, October 12 through November 2nd from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Admission is $35, all materials provided.

And don’t forget the Dietrich is offering basketry, square dancing, Feng Shui and animal tracking workshops in October. What a month!

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, 20, 21, 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 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 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 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 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