At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Okay. I’ve said this many times before in this column, but what a crazy business! You could not be the sort of person who has to map things out to survive show biz (or our little tiny version of it). For the last three weeks Universal has said we absolutely could not have “Man of the Year.” No way. Too small. (No “Mighty Dietrich” stuff for them.) No, no, no!

So Monday morning we did our schedule with another week of The Guardian and a second-run movie and at two o’clock Jeffrey called. Universal was letting us open Man of the Year! Just like that! Old ads get ripped up, new ads inserted. Whoa.

But we are very, very happy. I’m a big, big fan of Robin Williams. He’s so talented and funny and manic and sad. All the things that are incorporated in a great comic. And it seems to me that this is a very good time for a movie about politics. Our political system seems to me to be more endangered right now than at any time in our history. It seems that regular nice folks get themselves elected, go to Washington and become someone else entirely! I think it was Leno the other night who suggested we change the capitol location. I’m not sure that isn’t a good idea.

So what better time to bring you a movie about a comic elected to the presidency? An accidental president, for sure, but with Williams at the helm, it promises to be a very funny one. So come out to the movies, folks, and get a good laugh at the expense of the Washingtonians who only really pay any attention to us on the eve of their re-elections. This movie will go exceptionally well with the best popcorn in the east, so give it a try. Sometimes, you know, when things are as bad as they seem they can be, laughter really is the best medicine!

We have another week of The Guardian, which is really pretty good for the kind of movie it is. And really, I wouldn’t mind spending a couple of bucks to spend two hours with Kevin Costner. (And I guess if you’re younger, it’s Ashton Kucher who would be the draw.)

Many of you have asked me about The Queen starring Helen Mirren. I can’t wait to see it, and we WILL be bringing it in, but not until January. The reason for that is that it is an art film and in limited release, but by January we will be able to get it. So wait for it at the Dietrich if you possibly can because I absolutely promise it will play here. Same for Flags of Our Fathers – we will most likely play it in January, but once again, we WILL play it.

Perhaps you would like to know the film line-up (as much as I can tell you because it’s never absolute until it’s booked) from now thru the holidays. If we get our druthers and all goes well, here are the films that will be with us in the coming months: Man of the Year, Flushed Away, The Santa Clause 3, Happy Feet, The Nativity, Night at the Museum and Charlotte’s Web. Not a bad line-up for a small town theater.

So don’t forget that the first weekend in November we will be having the arts fair at the fire hall. It will include some of the most talented local artisans in the area, and it is a perfect time to buy unique Christmas presents. When you buy at something like this you are really giving two gifts – the first, of course, is to the person you are buying for. But the second gift is your support of the arts and the wonderful men and women who are the creatives (I just made up that word I think) in the community. Friday night, November 3, there will be a preview and wine and goodies to eat, and you can buy ahead of the Saturday crowd. So do give a call to 996-1500 to reserve your place for a wonderful evening with the artists and their creations.

And you have a good week, now. Snow flurries by the end of the week! Ooooh! I can’t wait!

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Last week I took the Intro to Feng Shui class here at the Dietrich. Instructor Sybilla Lenz did a great job of explaining its basic principles. I think I might try applying some of those ideas. Many of them seemed practical. Sybilla will be back next Wednesday, October 18th at 7:00 pm for Advanced Feng Shui. In this class, students will learn how to apply elements for reinforcing Feng Shui basics as well as understanding the principles of ying/yang for encouraging great health. Introduction to Feng Shui is not a prerequisite for this workshop. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details or to register.

Our Willow Basketry and Holiday Crafts classes have started up at the Dietrich. We are so glad to have Bonnie Gale, professional basket maker, here for these classes. She uses traditional techniques for making baskets. Margie Young, the Dietrich’s Program Director, took Bonnie’s basketry class when she taught at the Dietrich in 2004 and is taking this new basketry series. Students will make a Danish Fruit Basket and a Thanksgiving Bread Basket. In Holiday Crafts students will make a variety of traditional items, most of them woven. Students will make wreaths, a woven willow star, woven tree ornaments and beeswax candles. There is still time to sign up for these classes. Willow Basketry will be held on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm through November 9th and Holiday Crafts will also be held on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm through November 9th as well.

Now if you like arts and crafts, but don’t have time to make your own, the Dietrich has the Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts coming up on November 3rd and 4th at the Banquet Hall of Triton Hose Company. We will host a Preview Night on the 3rd from 5:30 - 9:00 pm of this unique marketplace full of handcrafted items by fine, juried artists and artisans just in time for holiday gift giving. Take this opportunity to browse our market place and make one-of-a-kind purchases as well as visit friends over wine and hors d’oeuvres. It will be a great night out. Preview 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.

Last week, I mentioned the Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts featured exhibitor La Provencale Cellars, who make sparkling apple cider and spreads, and Patti and Adam Hozempa of P.A. Designs. This week I ‘d like to tell you about a few more festival artists. Metal smith Donald Shelton of Factoryville will be there with his exceptional metal work. He creates pieces that are reminiscent of techniques used in times past, but with a modern slant. He makes elegant lamps, tables and smaller pieces sure to compliment any home décor.

Claire Morrow of Scranton will also be at the show. Claire took up colorful knitting after she retired. She has always loved working with textures and colors, and as a grandmother of five, uses her skill to create unique children’s sweater’s in fanciful designs sure to delight children, moms and grandmothers alike.

Mark and Dorothy Gibson of Dorrance will bring two unique areas of expertise to the show. They will display their 100% handcrafted beeswax candles know as the healthiest and most romantic candles in the world. The second part of their display will feature their all-natural soaps, pure essential oils, and perfume oils to help the body rebuild, rejuvenate and restore.

And for families, we hope to see you and your young ones at the Dietrich tomorrow for “Fun for Tots: Stories and Songs with Mary Baker” at 10:30 - 11:30 am, and on Saturday at 11 am for a Tracks and Tracking Event with the Wyoming County Conservation District. Admission to both of these events is free!

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

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