At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Okay. Where was I last week when I was so rudely interrupted? (Or maybe it was just that I ran out of space)? Oh, yeah. The old AM/PM building. So, it got painted white so we can decorate it for Christmas. We are going to encircle it with red ribbon and front it with a big red bow! Don’t you think that will be a vast improvement over the way it has looked for the past eight years or so? And the Christmas finery should go quite nicely with the great big Christmas tree we intend to put up on the lot, right there in the center of town.

Speaking of which, does anyone out there have a huge evergreen they would like to donate? It will be the first annual Christmas tree on the lot, and will be a wonderful addition to our Christmas finery. If you should have one and like to donate it, we’ll tell the entire world what you have done for the town and even give you a December slide on the Dietrich screen! We just think it’s about time that the town had its very own Christmas tree. Don’t you?

So our dear President-of-the-Board, Jodi Armstrong gave me a call the other day to say that she has received a $3,000.00 challenge grant for the land purchase! No kidding! So, if any of you were planning on helping us with a donation for the property, now is the time to help us to double that donation. And, it doesn’t have to be the full three thousand. We can put many donations together to reach our $3,000.00 goal. But that was too good an offer to pass up! So, please keep us in mind during the upcoming giving season. We’re over half-way there (in buying the land) but we still have mountains to climb, so to speak.

Halloween Saturday we’re showing two really scary movies. The reason we’re showing it on Saturday is that Halloween actually falls on a weekday, and, obviously, that won’t do. We chose Saturday night because the Saturday night before Halloween is a time some kids might find themselves with too much time on their hands and too much mischief up their sleeves. So, where better for them to be then safely tucked inside the Dietrich, getting really, really scared? We’re doing a package deal on them – a buck off for the two movies, popcorn and soda (save your cup and bag and we’ll refill them for the second movie at no extra charge) and a safe place for the kiddies to be. The movies are both “R” rated for violence, but if it’s okay with you, (mom and dad) then it’s okay with us. Halloween is the one time we suspend the “R” restrictions! I’d give a holler and get your tix in advance just to be sure, although you never know with this sort of thing.

I bet you’d like to know what movies we’re showing this week. (Thought I’d never get there, didn’t you?) Same as this week. Open Season and Man of the Year. They both have done very well, so we’re in a holding pattern. I finally hope to get to see Man of the Year this Wednesday at matinee. Everyone who has seen it has told me they loved it. They tell me it’s funny, but a bit of a thriller, too. Not really your standard comedy. I can’t wait. As far as I’m concerned, Robin Williams is always a treat, albeit a wired one.

Then on November 3 the holiday movies begin. (Can you believe it? I mean, really!) The Santa Clause 3 begins in the Evans and Flushed Away in the Murray. Then we go to Happy Feet, The Nativity Story, Charlotte’s Web and Night at the Museum. Isn’t that just a terrific line-up?

And in January I promise I will bring in the great ones we’ve missed, like Flags of Our Fathers, The Queen and any others that look sooo good but we don’t have enough screens to show. (Another reason to help us get that land purchased - - the sooner the land is paid for the sooner those screens go up.)

You have a good week, now.

See you at the Dietrich!

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Halloween is almost here which means great costumes and great movies! This year the Dietrich will host a Special Halloween Spooktacular for one night only. On Saturday, October 28, the Dietrich will host a scary movie night. Starting at 7:00 we will show “The Descent” followed by “Snakes on a Plane”. “The Descent” is about a cave expedition that goes horribly wrong, as the explorers become horribly trapped and pursued by a strange breed of predators. And in “Snakes in a Plane”, on a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who’s a witness in protective custody lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes. And check out the deal we have for you! Admission is $15 for the two movies, a medium soda and medium popcorn. Tickets are available now at the Dietrich. For horror movie fans, this is the night for you! Now let’s talk about other events at the Dietrich because as a little three-year old I know told me before, “Erica, that is enough of a scare for now.”

For children, we will have a Halloween themed “Fun for Tots: Stories and Songs with Mary Baker” on Thursday, October 26 from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Mary will have you and your little one dancing and singing along to Halloween songs and stories. Admission is free.

Tonight, local historian Sheldon Spear will be at the Dietrich for his presentation about the significance of Northeastern Pennsylvania in American History. It should be interesting to learn what role our region played throughout history - in the Revolutionary age and the Industrial Revolution. The presentation will be in the Dietrich’s Peg Fassett Performance Studio and admission is $5.

Another history event that is coming up will be the presentation “A War in Letters” with Mary Beth Voda. On Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 am, commemorate Veteran’s Day with a look at World War II through the correspondence of a U.S. Marine and a Japanese general. A reception honoring veterans will follow the presentation. This is a great event for all generations. Admission will be free. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details.

Next week we will already be into November and we will kick off the Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts on November 3rd and 4th. Our preview night on Friday, November 3rd from 5:30 - 9:00 will be a delight! The art will be exquisite and I can tell you, the hors d’oeuvres sound amazing. If you have ever been to a Film Festival Opening Night, you know that we always have a lavish spread. Tickets for Opening Night are $10 and can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500 or purchased that night at the Festival which will be held at the Banquet Hall of Triton Hose Company at 108 W. Tioga Street.

The festival will continue on Saturday, November 4th with additional marketplace hours
from 10 am - 5 pm. Saturday admission is $2, children under twelve, free. Clarks Summit artist Teresa Velardi’s Earth N’ Angels’ Pottery will be available at the Festival. And Linda Gross, the Fudge Lady from Greentown, PA will bring her many unique and delicious flavors of homemade gourmet fudge to the show. I can’t wait to try some of her specialty items such as pistachio and crème sickle fudge as well as some of the standard favorites. Raisa and Joseph Statuto of Clarks Summit will also be at the festival and have trill patrons and may area shows with their stunning arrangements of dried and silk floral pieces for home décor, mantle decoration and door displays. With these and other outstanding artisans, this is bound to be a great weekend of fine arts and crafts!

On a final note, we would like to thank the Laura Anderson and the Wyoming County Conservation District for the great animal tracks presentation she presented at the Dietrich a couple of weeks ago.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

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.

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, through 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, Nov. 2, 16, 30 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 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 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 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

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, Nov. 2, 16, 30 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