At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

We have simply wonderful movies for you this week. Truly we do. First, of course, we still have Madagascar 2 , the delightful film about a bunch of crazy critters who suddenly find themselves in Africa fending for themselves. It’s funny and silly and full of jokes that delight the kids and lots of satire to put a smile on adult faces. It’s great escape, and heavens knows, if you spend too much time watching the stock market gyrate, then a few good solid laughs are called for!

For those who feel like a good story is in order, we have The Secret Life of Bees, starring, among others in a brilliant cast, the wonderful Queen Latifah. She is one of those actors who lights up a screen and it’s just fun to be in her company. Bees is a sweet, intelligent film that looks back to the sixties when a young girl, being raised by an abusive father, escapes to a farm where she learns the true meaning of family, plus lots of neat stuff about bees.

Just FYI – I tried again this week to get Fire Proof to no avail. Too few prints and I haven’t been lucky enough to snag one yet, but I’ll keep trying, I promise.

Got lots of calls for Quantum of Solace, and if I had four screens right now you can just bet I’d be playing it. But there was no room for it on two screens because I am playing Madagascar and will bring in Twilight on the 21st. It kills me not to be able to bring in a Bond film first-run, but that’s the way it is when you have two screens and films have to be kept for a number of weeks.

Here’s a heads up on what I believe we are going to book in for the upcoming months (and of course this all can change in a heartbeat if the movie companies decide not to give us one of these). Twilight is our next film, followed by Four Christmases, then on to The Tale of Desperaeux and then finally, on Christmas Day, Bedtime Stories with the great Adam Sandler. So, it’s a pretty good line-up for family viewing, although, again, I wish I had those new screens because I’d have a kiddie flick for Thanksgiving. But one makes do with what one can, and until Memorial Day, these hard choices have to be made.

A few thoughts about the upcoming holidays and the economy. These are hard times for many people. Hundreds of thousands of jobs are being lost. Businesses, large and small, are going under. There’s a world of hurt out there. So maybe this is a Christmas when we should think especially hard about how and where we are going to spend our money. And remember this – a small town is only as successful as the residents of that town decide it will be. It isn’t enough to tell local shopkeepers that they have a lovely store – you have to actually buy from them. It isn’t enough to tell local restaurateurs that

their dining facilities are terrific – you have to actually eat there.

When the Dietrich opened seven and a half years ago there were fifteen empty storefronts. Now there are none. But we’re only a bad fourth quarter away from shops being shuttered once again. So, keep it local, dear friends, as much as you possibly can.

Wouldn’t it be a grand year to perhaps cut back a bit on the elaborate gifts you give the children and go back to the way it was in my childhood where you got one special present and a few smaller ones and the most exciting thing was dinner and all being together and then playing one of the board games that we always found under the tree?

And then, at the end of the day, when everyone is full as a little tick and happy and stuffed with wonderful memories, how about a walk in the cold winter night to the Dietrich Theater where you can all enjoy a family film and rejoice in being together in the best theater in the best town in the world?

Just a thought.

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Are you ready to sing and dance? Well, get ready because Karl Williams will be at the Dietrich on Saturday, November 15th for a morning of children’s songs at 11:00 am. Williams has delighted young audiences with his easygoing and entertaining children’s songs from his two acclaimed CDs that have aired on radio and television. Some of his popular songs include “Big Fish Little Fish”, “Katie Did”, and “Uncle Robot”. We hope you and your little ones can join us for this free event.

Little ones are also invited to work with clay in Amy Colley’s All About Pottery classes for Mommy & Me and Preschoolers. They will create hand-thrown bowls on potter’s wheels, and design whistles and birdhouses in these pottery classes. It’s amazing what young hands can create. The preschool class will be held on Thursdays, November 13 to December 11 at noon - 12:45 pm and the Mommy and Me class will meet on Fridays, November 14 - December 12 at 10:30 - 11:15 am. Admission is $35 for each class series. Call the theater at 996-1500 for more information or to register.

Oh, and if you have started to think of Christmas gifts for the children in your life, the Dietrich offers gift certificates for classes including our Holiday Camp. This camp keeps kids’ hands and minds busy during Christmas vacation. From December 29 to December 31 at 9:30 - 11:00 am, young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing and painting as they create their own masterpieces with our artist-in-residence Amy Colley. Admission is $35 and all materials are provided. Call the Dietrich at 996-1500 for details.

For adults, we have a new date for Esther’s Jewelry Making: Introduction to Metal Working class. Join her on Thursday, November 20th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and learn the basics steps of metal jewelry fabrication. Last time she had this class they made beautiful metal pendants. I took Esther’s loom beading class a few weeks ago and learned so much. She gave me some great ideas for finishing beading projects. Admission to metalworking is $50 and includes materials. Call the theater to sign up.

Last weekend over 130 people came out to see Frances Slocum: Child of Two Americas. There is so much interest in her life. Bill Bachman, one of the film’s makers, asked the audience if there were any Slocum or Tripp descendants in the audience and there were! We hope to bring more local history events to the Dietrich.

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

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. November 19, 26. Dec. 3, 10, 17.

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

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

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

Jewelery 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 20 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

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

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 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. November 3, 10, 17, 24.

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

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting Glass Ornaments - Filled

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. November 3, 10, 17, 24.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

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

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