At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

We have a terrific film for you this week! Really terrific! If it had been released a little earlier, we would have played it during festival. The Illusionist, starring Paul Giamatti, Edward Norton and Jessica Biel, is a story about a magician at the turn of the last century (the late 1890’s) who falls in love with a woman far above his station in life. The film delves not only into this forbidden love, but into the intrigue and politics of the times in Europe. It is quirky, beautifully done, cleverly ended. For only with magic, illusion, can the Norton character have the woman of his dreams. Jeffrey says that there have been large crowds in the theaters where it has played – it’s a limited release. (It’s at the Cinemark because they get artsy films now.) Probably because art films are the finest out there. Right now Hollywood isn’t exactly killing itself, is it? So come give this a try. You know, if it were playing during festival, the theater would be crowded. Take my word for it that this is a festival-type film. I wouldn’t lie to you about that.

We have The Guardian for another week. It’s a bread and butter movie, full of derring-do and colossal acts of bravery. And of course, Kevin Costner is always worth a look-see. He’s such a delightful actor. (Although I think his very best role was Joan Allen’s boy-pal in The Upside of Anger.) It’s a good popcorn movie. A well done salute to our wonderful Coast Guard.

We hope to bring in Flags of Our Fathers in two weeks, but I’m not sure if the company is going wide enough for us to get a print. I tried desperately to get the new Robin Williams flick (Man of the Year) but they said we were too small. Good grief! Don’t they know we’re The Mighty Dietrich???

Take a look at the cultural listings on the ads next to the movie times. We are offering some so-cool stuff. Including a class on holiday decorations taught by Bonnie Gayle (she teaches basket-weaving and also did The Wee Willow Dome at Riverside Park). Take a look at all Margie and Erica have put together for you. It’s awesome! Oh, before I forget – sometime in the next weeks, we are going to start a writers group for young people. Sadly, we’ve had some young-‘uns (around age twelve) come to the adult writer’s workshop, and it just doesn’t work. The adult writing is way beyond them. So we looked and looked for someone who would do a good job with the kids, who would encourage them and teach and give them all kinds of creative leeway. So my friend Ann Vitale said she would do it! (And I only had to twist her arm a teeny bit.) She’s a wonderful choice for this, since she has taught 4H classes for over twenty years. So we are very, very happy to have Ann join our merry band. Welcome!

And, as I close my column this week, I have to say this huge thank-you to Gloria Fassett. Oh, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you for teaching me Sodoku! I had my appointment with Dr. Emmanuelson (the world’s handsomest oncologist) and I had managed to work myself into such a sweat over the visit that I thought I was going to have to be heavily tranquilized to go there. Honestly. I don’t know what gets into me sometimes. But I was frightened beyond reason.

So I took my Sudoku book with me and while I waited in the various waiting rooms, I worked the puzzles. It’s a great thing, you know. If you’re working a Sudoku puzzle you absolutely cannot think of anything else. That’s it. So it didn’t matter that I was sitting in the middle of an oncology center because I was trying to figure out where to put the six in the third square down. It was great! So, thank you Gloria. You kept me zanax-free that day! (Oh yeah – the appointment was fine. He said he’d see me in six months. Way, way cool.)

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Exciting news for the Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater! On Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4th, we will host our first annual Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts at the Banquet Hall of Triton Hose Company in Tunkhannock. We invite you to experience a unique marketplace full of handcrafted items by fine, juried artists and artisans just in time for holiday gift giving. The festival will be kicked off with a Preview Night on November 3rd from 5:30 – 9:00 pm, during which time you are invited to take an advance opportunity to browse our market place and make one-of-a-kind purchases. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided for this opening night. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. Additional marketplace hours will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is $2, children under 12, free.

I am very impressed with the selection of artists we have for the Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts. Some of these artists you may recognize as local favorites, and others like our featured exhibitor, La Provencale Cellars, hail all the way from Virginia. La Provencale Cellars will bring their special blend of sparkling apple cider as well as gourmet oils, apple spreads, cider vinegar, and their new apple based salsas. At our last planning meeting for this event, we had the opportunity to sample some of their sparkling cider. It was delicious! Preview night guests will have the opportunity share a glass of the cider, compliments of La Provencale Cellars. Saturday visitors will also be able to taste and sample the cider.

Patti and Adam Hozempa of P.A. Designs Inc., in Tunkhannock, will also be at the festival with their custom pillowquilts, quilted jackets, quilted purses, and large quilts. There are so many artists! Over the next few weeks, I will introduce you to other artists participating in the festival.

And if you are looking for something to do this weekend, Tunkhannock will be celebrating Airing of the Quilts on Saturday! All along Tioga Street, quilts will be hung from houses and businesses. Last year it was absolutely beautiful. The Dietrich will participate in Airing of the Quilts by hosting a quilt exhibit featuring quilt works of Leslie Goeringer Rhoades’ contemporary expressions of a classic craft. The quilt exhibit will be at the Dietrich through the month of October and can be viewed during scheduled movie times or by appointment.

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

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