At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

So, here it is! The festival begins! I’d been so worried that because of the state of the economy, we might have trouble with gala night. (Okay, so we never have before, but you never know.) But instead we sold out at least two weeks in advance, a record for us. And maybe that happened because so many things seem so bleak right now. I think if life seems a little too heavy, then sometimes we just need to party! We need to be with friends and we need to laugh, have a glass of wine, some terrific food, and pretend, even if for only a few hours, that all is right with the world. And on gala night, it surely is!

Of course our dearies at Epicurean Delight are fixing the most gorgeous, delicious, inventive and wondrous finger-foods to delight our palate. And this year Seasons, our friends from across the street, will add to the general culinary festivities with some of Bruce’s magic! (Our much loved friends, Lori and Jerry Bogedin won’t be with us this year due to a schedule conflict. We hope they will return next year with their sampling of culinary goodies.)

And, of course the wine comes from Nimble Hill. Isn’t that just the coolest thing? That we have such a fine local winery? I don’t drink that much wine, and I wouldn’t know a good glass from something that comes in a brown paper bag, but I just love the thought of local wine. It seems cozy to me. Plus, their wine is so good! Just another thing about gala night I love.

But my favorite part of the evening isn’t the food or the wine or even the movies. It’s seeing all the dear faces that come back year after year to enjoy the evening. It’s talking to the folks who love the movies and the food and just love being here, and given their druthers, wouldn’t be anywhere else! And it’s finally sitting down (usually on a folding chair), sated on goodies, a glass of wine in my hand, and watching as the lights dim and the picture comes up on the screen and hearing a collective sigh from the audience – a sigh that says, “oh, yeah – this is soooo fine!” and that’s just the way I feel, too, and it makes all the worry and fretting and chaos leading up to that night worthwhile. Because we’re in the grand old Dietrich theater and she is alive and well and filled with old friends. Could it possibly be better than that?

We had two cancellations for the Writer’s workshop, so if you want to call for a last minute slot, please do so. I limited the number to twenty so that everyone there would be able to ask questions and feel as if they got their money’s worth. One of the things that often happens in large conferences, is that you might hear a great lecture and the workshop may be grand, but you would never get to speak to the presenter. I wanted to make sure that here at the Dietrich you would be able to actually make contact and be able to ask about your writing problems. So, as I said, if you can do a spur-of-the-moment workshop, just call Erica at 996-1509.

So, that’s about it for this week. We’ll have The Women for one more week and then I’m not quite sure what we will be bringing in after that. On October 2nd we’ll bring in Beverly Hills Chihuahua (what better than talking dogs in glam surroundings????) for families with young-uns.

So remember, that although we sell out gala night, we never sell out the showing of the festival films in the next two weeks. We often have a full house, but we never have to turn any one away. If you look at the schedule you will see that this is probably the most eclectic festival ever – with something to please almost anyone! From mysteries to historicals to action adventure to love stories to documentaries! Make room in your schedule to see the pick of the litter for foreign and indie films for the last six months! Brought to you by our great sponsors, our members, our customers and, of course, the grandest old theater in the whole wide world!

Speaking of which, see you at the Dietrich!

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Excitement is mounting here at the Dietrich as we put together the final details for our Fall 2008 Film Festival. For opening night, I just can’t wait for the films, the food, and the festiveness of it all! For the film festival schedule and movie summaries, visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

And if that wasn’t enough, Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies will take the stage tonight for an evening of musical magic as this internationally acclaimed English folk group entertains us with their songs of Northeast England. The show starts at 7:30 pm and tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or by calling 570-996-1500.

The Dietrich also has a few events lined up for the beginning of October. On Saturday, October 4th, Tunkhannock will be celebrating its annual Airing of the Quilts. The combination of the changing leaves and quilts hung outdoors throughout Tunkhannock is just something to see. To add to the event, the Dietrich Theater will be hosting the Too Quirky Quilters at 11 am that morning. In their musical comedy for quilters, “What a Stitch!”, these ladies will delight you with a trunk show of quilts they have made as well as some antique quilts. They will perform song parodies they have written about their adventures as well as one or two of their misadventures in quilting. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door.

For Airing of the Quilts, the Dietrich will also present a special quilt exhibit in its Earnshaw Gallery. We invite you to view the exquisite nature inspired quilts of Debbie Grow of Factoryville. Debbie has been quilting since 1977 and is a member of Quilt Crafters of NEPA. Debbie was honored with the viewers’ choice award in the Quilt Crafters of NEPA’s 2002 show. This exhibit will start on October 1st and run through November 15th. Admission is free and the exhibit can be viewed during scheduled move times or by appointment.

Then on Sunday, October 5th at 3:00 pm, join us for Die Fledermaus performed by La Voce on the Dietrich stage. La Voce will present the wonderful melodies of Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus - the rollicking story of “The Revenge of the Bat”. The plot is a practical joke concocted as payback for an embarrassment suffered a few years earlier. The colorful cast includes some of the area’s finest singers and instrumentalists and is directed by Dolores Dominick - Noll. La Voce performed the comedic opera “Trial by Jury” at the Wyoming County Courthouse last year and blew us away with their talent. We can’t wait to have them back in just a few weeks. Tickets for Die Fledermaus are $10 each and can be purchased at the Dietrich’s ticket booth or by calling 570-996-1500.

And don’t forget, the Jonathan Maberry Writers’ Workshop will be this Saturday, September 20th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Learn more about publishing and writing in this one-day workshop. General admission is $35 and Pennwriter admission is $30. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for more information or to register.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

All About Pottery for Mommy & Me

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Fridays, November 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 at 10:30 - 11:15 am.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

All About Pottery for Preschoolers

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Thursdays, November 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

All About Pottery, ages 5 - 8

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Fridays, November 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 at 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

All About Pottery, ages 9 - 12

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Basketry Workshop: Create a Cuff Bracelet

Learn how to weave a cuff style bracelet with a narrow black ash wood splint. The bracelet as shown is a good introduction to "two by two" twill. It is adjustable to most wrist sizes and makes a lovely fashion accessory with particular appeal to basket lovers.

Monday, October 20 from 7:00 - 10:30 pm.

$40

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Basketry: Create a Mini Market Basket

Create a miniature, rectangular market basket. The basket features double satin, black ash wood splints, spokes, and weavers. Options will be discussed for personalizing weave techniques, rim style, handle placement and embellishment detail.

Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Admission: $80

Instructor: Susi Nuss.

Basketry: Create a Random Weave Pot Topiary

Students will learn the basics of random weave basketry while creating a globe shaped willow rod basket that can be used as a topiary for ivy or other climbing plants indoors or out.

Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $80

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Basketry: Create Folded & Woven Ornaments

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. The ornaments include a folded and woven square four-armed cross, a box braided wreath, a snowflake and a hexagonal ball.

Mondays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.

Admission: $20 per class or $75 for all four classes.

Instructor: Susi Nuss.

Decorative Painting at Night

As you have requested, we are offering an evening decorative painting class! The project is an autumn door decoration suitable for beginner and intermediate painting skills. This is something anyone can complete in the three hour class, no previous painting experience required. Come and join us for a fun time. Preregistration required.

Monday, October 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $30, includes materials.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Decorative Painting, ages 16 and up

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

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm. September 17, 24. October 15, 22, 29. November 12, 19, 26. Dec. 3, 10, 17.

Admission: $20/class plus the cost of painting surfaces

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Golden Days of Radio Players Group

Do you remember old time radio? Did you always wonder how all the sound effects were made...like a door opening and closing or someone walking on gravel? Or wonder how it woudl feel to stand in front of a microphone and read the lines of the character you are playing? Or act like a hero or a villian? Or use your voice to sound very old or very young? Join us and you will learn and experience all of this and more. Oh, did I mention that we always have a lot of fun putting a show together to be played for an audience.

Tuesday, September 30 to November 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Admission: Free

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, for ages 5 - 12

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

Monday - Wednesday, December 29, 30, and 31 from 9:30 -11:00 am

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 to adult

"Medallion Quilt" - Develop quilting skills with our easy board sampler class. Learn how to make border variations with simple basic templates while designing a Medallion Style Quilt.

Wednesdays through December 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Introduction to Knitting

Learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. For ages 10 to adult.

Wednesdays, October 22 and November 5 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials are provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 5 - 8

Learn how to draw, paint, and sculpt your favorite furry friends.

Fridays, September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Amy Colley

It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 9 -12

Learn how to draw, paint and sculpt your favorite furry friends.

Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Steve Colley

Jewelry for Kids - Glass Fusing

Students will learn about glass fusing as they design and create two glass pieces which can be turned into jewelry - pendants or pins!

Friday, November 7th from 4:00 - 6;00 pm.

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewelry Making: Introduction to Glass Fusing - Filled

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.

Thursdays, October 16 & 30 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $60, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewlery Making - Loom Beading

Have fun learning basic loom beading. Students will create a bead bracelet. All materials and equipment will be supplied. For ages 16 and up.

Thursday, October 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewlery Making: Introduction to Metal Working

Students will learn the first steps necessary for anyone who wants to do their own metal work in jewelry fabrication. Students will learn to use a jewelers saw, cut, form and polish. Everyone will leave with a finished pendant.

Thursday, November 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Masks & Monsters, ages 3 - 5

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters.

Preschoolers: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, November 6 from noon - 12:45 pm. Mommy & Me: Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Masks & Monsters, ages 5 - 8

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters.

Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Amy Colley

Masks & Monsters, ages 9 -12

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters.

Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Steve Colley

Mehoopany All Abot Pottery, ages 5 -12

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience. At the Mehoopany Outreach Studio located at 87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Mehoopany Crafts for Kids, ages 8 and up

Join instructor Sarah Sidorek in making one or all of these fun crafts at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio. Preregistration is required. Call 570-996-1500.Classes: Decoratively Paint a Wooden Box - Friday, September 26 from 4:30 - 6 pm.Make It/Bake It Jewelry for Kids - Friday, October 3 from 4:30 - 6:pm.Paint a Welcome Sign - Friday, October 10 from 4:30 - 6 pm.Cardmaking for Kids - Friday, October 17 from 4:30 - 6 pm.

Fridays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

Admission: $5.00 per class

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Mehoopany Intergenerational Quilting

"Kaleidoscope Magic" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a quilt with mirrors. Spin and twirl your quilt blocks to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece full of color and movement.

Thursdays, September 11 to October 16 from 4:00 - 5;30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, all materials are provided.

Instructor: Ingrid Rogler, Terry Keller, and Peggy Lane.

Mehoopany It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 5- 12

Learn how to draw, paint, and sculpt your favorite furry friends at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio. The Mehoopany Outreach Studio is located at 87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA.

Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructors: Steve Colley

Mehoopany Knitting for Kids, ages 8 and up

Children will learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. All materials are supplied. At the Mehoopany Outread Studio located at 87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA.

Fridays, October 24 and November 7 from 4:30 - 6;00 pm.

Admission: $15.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Mehoopany Masks & Monsters, ages 5 - 12

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters

Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Steve Colley

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery - Nights

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

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Session 2 - September 9, 16, 23, 30. Session 3 - October 7, 14, 21, 28. Session 4 - November 4, 11, 18, 25.

Admission: $15 per class or $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing, & Pottery - Days

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

Mondays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Session 1 - September 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 2 - October 6, 13, 20, 27. Session 3 - November 3, 10, 17, 24.

Admission: $15 per class or $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting Glass Ornaments

Learn the process of glass painting - paint glass ornaments.

Wednesday, November 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $15.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

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.

Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Session 2 - September 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 3 - October 6, 13, 20, 27. Session 4 - November 3, 10, 17, 24.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Pull the Strings, ages 5 -12

Lights! Camera! Action! Go behind the scenes, write an original play and create a cast of puppet characters for the final puppet performance in the Dietrich's very own theater.

Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: Free.

Instructor: Everhart Museum Instructor.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"Kaleidoscope Magic" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a quilt with mirrors. Spin and twirl your quilt blocks to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece full of color and movement.

Wednesdays through December 10 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class

Instructors: Peggy Lane, Terry Keller and Ingrid Rogler

Watercolor Workshop - Intensify Your Colors

"Colors are like jewels: each should be placed as carefully as a precious gem in a setting" - Jeanne Dobie. Students will learn that placement and mixing of colors are equally important in watercolor painting. They will explore pigment properties and the use of color for impact.

Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 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 towards a goal of publication. 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