At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Oh, my. The old broads at the Dietrich are in a tizzy. It’s closing in on festival and there is much to be done…much to be done. Shirley has to finish up ordering the slides for all our new sponsors. (Do remember to take note of the folks whose names are listed in the brochure and on the screen because their sponsorship enables us to provide all that gorgeous food and good wine for opening night.) Margie and Erica see to every little detail for opening night. Sarah makes sure the building is in tip-top shape. And Esther does posters and deals with film companies and …well…all the things that Esther does. Mike has finished the graphics for the screen and the printed page and all that’s left is my job.

To worry.

Yup. That’s it. That’s my job. I am the designated worrier. Will the gala night sell out? (Always has, but still…this could be the time it doesn’t…) Will the food be all right? (With Twigs and Epicurean and Seasons providing the food???? Have I lost my mind????) And, the top thing I worry about (well, after will it sell out?) is will there be enough food? Because once we ran out of something. So that caused me to have a neurotic fear of ever running out of anything!

Oh, yeah. There’s that one more thing I can worry about in case I find the aforementioned too ridiculous. I can still worry about whether I picked the right films and whether people will like them. Oh, yeah. I can manage a lot of sleepless nights over that one. (Just in case you didn’t realize it up to this point, it’s hard to be neurotic. It’s one heck of a lot of work. This worry business isn’t easy, so I think I deserve a lot of credit for doing it year after year. Although, really, it isn’t that hard. It just comes naturally.)

So this coming week is our first ever Ladies Week Special at the Dietrich! We have two wonderful films for the gentler sex – Becoming Jane and Nanny Diaries. Becoming Jane is about the young adulthood of Jane Austen whose dead-on look at the silliness of society still works today. And Nanny Diaries is the tragic tale (at least I thought it was when I read the book) of the children of the very, very rich in New York City and the nannies who raise them. The children are caught in a horrible catch 22 where they must obey their nanny, and are taken care of completely by the nanny, but if they love the nanny she is immediately dismissed. I’m actually hoping that they change the ending of the movie and make it a bit more upbeat, because when I was done with the book I wanted to have Children and Youth take away all the children raised with so much money and so little love. (I just can’t stand to see children or critters mistreated. Makes me sick!)

Oh, yeah. The “special” part. I forgot that, didn’t I? Okay - - the special is that if a lady buys a small popcorn she gets her small soda (or water or Icee) free. And we throw in a few Dove chocolates to boot. So you get to see a good chick-flick with your gal-pals and you get a bargain on snacks and some Dove chocolate. Now, what other theater would make you feel that special?

Capital Campaign keeps chugging along and each day we get closer to making goal. But if you get those pledges in now and we can actually start construction in March, then it’s possible we could have those extra screens open by the holidays of next year. Wouldn’t that be simply phenomenal???? So think about those pledges. The expansion of the theater assures that in ten years it will still be here and be run by competent young people. The old broads brought you the theater and, with your help, made it a resounding success. Now it’s time to make sure that it can support itself and a younger staff on into the foreseeable future. (Want a shivery thought? Think about what the town would be like if the Dietrich were to go dark again? Now, that’s a scary thought, isn’t it?)

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Bill Frye will be back at the Dietrich this Saturday, September 8th at 11 am for Songs and Games for Tots. This fast-paced musical experience will kick off our fall series of classes and events. During this interactive performance, Bill and his supercharged guitar will celebrate in song the changing seasons and the variety of sights and activities it brings. This is a great activity for families with little ones– we hope to see you there! Admission is free.

Local square dancing caller, Roger Furman, will also be back at the Dietrich at the end of the month for Square Dancing for Families. On Friday nights, come out in your dancing shoes with your friends and family and learn how to square dance. Beginner and experienced square dancers are welcome. Classes start Fridays, September 28 – October 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Admission is $2 per class.

The Dietrich is also offering some unique classes for adults this fall. On Wednesdays, September 26 – October 3 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, the Dietrich will provide a Photography Workshop with Kenny Ganz. In this series, students will learn how to improve their photography skills by learning about camera operation, effects, use of lenses and accessories as well as composition. Students should bring film or digital cameras. No experience is required. Admission is $50. To register, call 570-996-1500.

Then on Friday, September 28th (7:00 – 9:00 pm) and 29th (9:30 am – 4:00 pm), local watercolor artist and retired elementary art teacher Jan Henning will be back to teach a watercolor workshop for beginner and intermediate students. In this class, participants will learn the basics of perspective drawing and will create a two-dimensional rendering of a three-dimensional object. Jan’s use of perspective is evident in so many of her landscape paintings. According to Jan Henning, "Representing nature in the form of landscapes is the driving force behind most of my artwork. I am trying to reproduce and re-interpret the great color and the majestic forms that were originally created by God. The 'awesomeness' of our surroundings is the catalyst for my work and I am striving to instill this in the eye of the viewer." If you would live to view some of her work, visit www.jansmountainart.com. Admission to the workshop is $60. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Then on October 20th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, local basketry maker, Susi Nuss will teach a one-day basketry workshop. Students age 16 and up will learn how to create a round basket with a hexagonal weave throughout. Traditionally this type of basket was used to drain whey from curds when making cheese. Susi is definitely an authority on baskets. I just visited her website www.basketmaker.org and couldn’t believe how much information she has on baskets, basket making materials, etc! Call 570-996-1500 for class details.

Oh, and for kids, there is still time to sign up classes including Make Believe Players, All About Drawing and Printmaking, Dino Art for Preschoolers and more!

And our fall film festival is just around the corner (September 14 - 27)! For movie times and summaries, visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

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, materials 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 learn 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

Jewelry 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 performance 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.

Wednesday, 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