At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

As I write this in the chaos that is my office, on this Monday afternoon, it’s actually raining. The sort of lazy, steady, chilly rain we have desperately needed lo these many months. It’s so wonderful. I love the segueing days of August. There are still dog days of summer to be borne, but there are also the hints of autumn to come. The best time of year. When the days are perfect and the nights are quilt cold. When the apples and grapes ripen and the birds gather like year-round golfers to head south for the winter.

We are playing catch-up at the movies these next two weeks. All grown-up movies(I can here my friend Sam Hockman saying it’s about time) and pretty good ones at that – varied and interesting.

So this Friday we open the Americanized version of Mostly Martha, the wondrous German film about a chef whose life is orderly and successful and then falls completely apart as she must take care of her niece. Her journey from controlled world to a meaningful life is funny and poignant. Although No Reservations didn’t garner the rave reviews Mostly Martha did, it still is worth your time if you like a lovely, light romance. The gorgeous Catherine Zeta-Jones has the lead role and her niece is played by the completely fabulous Abigail Breslin -- the star of Little Miss Sunshine. (She alone is worth the price of admission.

The second film is Transformers. Okay, so they’re not entirely grown-up films, but I have to say that it looks to be a hoot. Julie White is in it and she just won the Tony for her role in Douglas Carter-Beane’s The Little Dog Laughed. Whatever she’s in, she’s worth a look-see. That’s one funny lady!

Then the next week (August 30) we have Becoming Jane in the Evans. It’s a whimsical tale about the early life of Jane Austen – the lovely lady who wrote such wondrous novels that they are still read two hundred years after she wrote them – and are made into the most incredible movies. This movie although correct for the period and the sense of women’s roles back then, is not based on fact. However, it is a delightful film with much to say, and, if Ms. Austen were alive today, she would probably be delighted by it.

And in the Murray that weekend, we have Rescue Dawn starring Christian Bale as Dieter Dengler, captured and tortured in Vietnam. Eventually he makes a run for it and this is the thrilling and true story of that escape. For you Vietnam vets out there, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Now a heads-up for the cultural folks. On Sunday, August 26 at 7:00 at the Keystone in Towanda, and on Wednesday, August 29 at 7:00 at the Dietrich, the 2007 Digital Film Festival will be presented. In addition to presenting the winning films, other submitted films will be on the Festival DVD. After announcing the winners, the audience will vote for an audience choice winner who will receive one third of the $3.00 festival admission price.

So, as you can see, a lot is going on. We’re down to about 75 tix left for gala night. I’m telling you folks – you have to make those reservations now. Once the brochure goes out it’s all over that very day! It breaks my heart to tell people we have no room for them. So call 996-1500 now. How often do you get to see a movie that hasn’t opened yet? It’s probably not all that important in the great scheme of things, but it’s too, too cool! So make that call now.

And remember that pledging $1,000.00 over five years is less than $20.00 a month! We’re so close. So close. We could sure use a little help from our friends.

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Quite a talented group of musicians entertained us last Wednesday night for our Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 6. Lorne Clarke, Tom Flannery, and Kate and CJ provided a mix of equally great music and lyrics throughout the evening. For all of those folk music lovers out there, the Old Lynn Concerts will start their free concert series for the season next month at the old Lynn Methodist Church that has now been converted into a concert hall. The village of Lynn is located nine miles north of Tunkhannock on Route 29. For more information about the concert series, contact lores@epix.net.

The Dietrich also has a great line up of events for September. We will kick off our film festival in grand style with our Opening Night Gala on September 14th. The Dietrich will proudly feature “The Jane Austen Book Club”, which will not have opened in the U.S. yet, and “Paris, je t’aime”. Of course, we will start off the evening with wine and great hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, and Epicurean Delight always provides a delicious array of desserts for in between films. Tickets are $40 and can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500. The other fourteen festival movies are: “Away from Her”, “Black Book”, “Golden Door”, “Into Great Silence”, “Lady Chatterley”, “My Best Friend”, “The Namesake”, “Once”, “Sicko”, “A Sidewalk Astronomer”, “Ten Canoes”, “The Valet”, “La Vie en Rose”, and “You Kill Me”. For movie summaries and show times, visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

For children, we will start out September with a lively event for little ones and families on Saturday, September 8th called “Songs and Games for Tots”. At 11 am, join us as Bill Frye and his supercharged guitar celebrate in the song the changing seasons and the variety of sights and activities it brings. Children and families will have the opportunity to sing and dance along to popular songs. Admission is free.

For that same ages group, the Dietrich will begin its Mommy and Me and Preschool Art Series with Dino Art. Taught by our artist-in-residence, Amy Colley, little ones will learn all about dinosaurs as they create their own dinosaurs out of clay, make dinosaur prints and fossils, and draw and paint their favorite prehistoric creatures. Dino Art for Preschoolers (ages 4 & 5) starts on Thursday, September 13th from noon - 12: 45 pm and the first day of Dino Art from Mommy & Me will begin the following day Friday, September 14th. For more information or to sign up for these classes, call the Dietrich at 996-1500.

For young actors, the Dietrich will bring back Michaela Moore for the Make Believe Players. In this workshop, children between the ages of 6 -11 will experience a fun and creative introduction to all that acting is. Skills and activities covered include acting techniques, theater games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and more. A casual performance will end the workshop. Make Believe Players will be held on Tuesday, September 11 - October 16 from 4:00 - 5:30 with their performance on Saturday, October 20th at 11 am.

And don’t forget to join us next Wednesday night August 29 at 7 pm, as the Endless Mountains Digital Film Festival will return to the Dietrich. View films created by local digital filmmakers and vote on your favorite film. Admission is $3.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

All About Drawing & Printmaking, ages 9 -12

Students will learn the basics concepts of drawing including line, shape, texture, value color and space to create their own masterpieces. Students will also experience using a printing press to create their own etchings and lithographs.

Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

All About Impressionist Painting, ages 9 -12

Students will learn about Impressionist painters such as Monet, Manet, and Seurat as they experiment with different painting techniques.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 9 - 12

Students will learn hand-building techniques (coil and slab construction), glazing techniques and experience using the potter's wheel.

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35, matierals provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Basketry Workshop, ages 16 -adult

Create an open round basket with hexagonal weave throughout, a form used traditionally to drain whey from curds. This basket makes a great serving vessel at home or to give as a gift. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $80, materials provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Conversational Spanish, for ages 7 - adult

This class introduces you to everyday Spanish phrases and vocabulary using games, role plays, and fun exercises. This is a great class to get you started on learning Spanish or as a review. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays, September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Admission: $30/adults, children age 16 and under attend for free.

Instructor: Victoria Romero

Crazy Creatures for Mommy & Me, ages 3 & 4

Create fantastic, fuzzy, feathered and fury friends using a variety of materials including clay, paint, colorful pastels and more with your mom, dad, or grandparents.

Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Decorative Painting for Adults

Learn decorative painting techniques while creating decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Preregistration required. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm through Dec. 19

Admission: $15 per class plus the cost of the painting surface.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Dino Art for Mommy & Me, ages 3 & 4

Learn all about dinosaurs as you create your own dinosaur out of clay, make dinosaur prints and fossils and draw and paint your favorite prehistoric creatures with your mom, dad, or grandparents.

Fridays, September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Dino Art for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Learn all about dinosaurs! Preschoolers will create their own dinosaurs out of clay, make dinosaur prints, fossils and draw and paint their favorite prehistoric creatures.

Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission, $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Elves Workshop, for ages 12 - adult

The elves will be busy in preparation for the winter holidays. So join us in learning how to make a variety of folded and woven decorations. Class participants will create five folded and woven ornaments. The ornaments may include a bird, fish, Moravian star, heart, garland, reindeer and a wreath.

Fridays, October 26 - November 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Everhart Experiments, grades 4 -6

Experiment with the Everhart at the Dietrich this fall. Learn many ways you can take ordinary paper and create extraordinary, unique and fun works of art!

Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $12

Instructor: Everhart Museum Educator

Golden Days of Radio Players 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".

Tuesdays, October 2 - November 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, ages 6 -12

Young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing and painting as well as famous artists in this camp.

Thursday, December 27 from 9:30 - 11 am -Pottery; Friday, December 28 from 9:30 - 11 am - Drawing & Painting

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 and up

"School House 101" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a community quilt rediscovering variations of the classic school house pattern. Explore exciting block setting options and hearn how to boldly mix colorful fabrics.

Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Introduction to Knitting, ages 10 - adult

Learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. All materials included.

Wednesdays, November 28 and December12 at 7 pm.

Admission: $15

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Jewerly for Kids, for ages 8 and up

Create clay jewelry! Make and bake your own beads and then knot them into a necklace. All materials provided.

Monday, September 24 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $10, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Make Believe Players, ages 6-11

A fun and creative introduction to all that acting is! Students will use their wonderful imaginations and learn all about acting and theater. Skills and activities covered include acting techniques, theater games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and much more. Students will get a chance to create their own unique characters and stories while learning how much fun theater is. A casual performace will end the workshop. Anyone with any level of experience is welcome to join in the fun!

Tuesdsays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $50

Instructor: Michaela Moore of All About Theatre

Mask Making for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Make your own mask! Preschoolers will create three-dimensional masks as they learn about different cultures and explore using a variety of materials.

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $30.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Mehoopany Outreach Studio Mixed Media, ages 6 -12

Mixed Media at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio(87 Main Street). Students will learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, watercolors, collage, etc. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Session 1: September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3. Session 2 - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Session 3 - November 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5.

Admission: $20 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Memoir Writing for Veterans

Veterans of all ages, all branches of service are welcome to attend this workshop. If you piloted a plane or rode a desk chair, if you served in Korea, Vietnam, stateside, or anywhere else, you have stories to share. Join this supportive group and craft your unique experience into written work to share with others.

Monday, October 8 - November 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: free.

Instructor: Ann Vitale

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.

Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Session 1 - September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5. Session 2 - October 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2. Session 3 - November 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7.

Admission: $35 for a series of four classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery, for all ages

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace with the medium of their choice.

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

Admission: $15/class or $50 for 4 classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting on Glass, ages 16 to adult

Wednesday, October 24 at 7 pm - Learn the process of glass painting - paint a vase and matching votive holders.Wednesday, November 7 at 7 pm - Decoratively paint glass ornaments.

Wednessday, October 24th at 7 pm. Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm.

Admission: $15 per class, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Photography Workshop

Would you love to improve your photography skills? Learn all about camera operation, effects, use of lenses and accessories as well as composition. Students should bring film or digital cameras. No experience is required.

Wednesdays, September 26, Oct. 3, 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Admission: $50.

Instructor: Kenny Ganz

Pottery & Sculpture for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Preschoolers will learn all about pottery and sculpture as they create fun sculptures, and make pottery using a potter's wheel and hand-building techniques.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 - 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.

Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Session 1 - September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1. Session 2 - October 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 3 - November 5, 12, 19, 26.

Admission: $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"There Goes the Neighborhood" - Design a house or create a village in your own quilt. Have fun learning quilting techniques and the history of this traditional quilting block.

Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Square Dancing for Families

Beginner and experienced square dancers are invited to come out and learn how to square dance with local square dancing caller Roger Furman.

Fridays, September 28, October 5, 12, 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $2 per class

Caller: Roger Furman

Watercolor Workshop

Atmospheric perspective is evident in nature and a change in eye level can enhance the artist's work. Students will learn the basics of perspective drawing and will create a two-dimensional rendering of a three-dimensional object. Beginner and intermediate students are welcome.

Friday, September 28 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $60

Instructor: Jan Henning

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. Meetings are ongoing.

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for You

This class will teach and reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas)which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Call 570-996-1500 for class dates.

Cost: $10 per lesson. Children are free.

Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo