Peter and the Wolf - Live on Stage

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Friday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m.

Presented by: the Dietrich Children’s Theatre

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council

What kind of music does a cat make? Could your grandfather be a bassoon? Russian composer Segei Prokofiev ponders these questions in his musical symphony for children, “Peter and the Wolf”. Come and experience the thrilling sights - and sounds - as a brave adventurer imagines catching a wolf, and with the help of his friends, and the orchestra, his dreams comes true.

Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.

Brazilian Classical Guitar Concert - “Gritos d’ Alma” (Cries of the Soul)

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Presented by: Jay Steveskey

Guitar music from the rain forests of Brazil. Classical guitarist Jay Steveskey will present an all Brazilian guitar program entitled “Gritos d’Alma” (Cries of the Soul). Featuring music of Brazil’s most celebrated composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) and his contemporary and close friend, Joao Pernambuco (1883-1947). Villa-Lobos has been described as “the single most significant creative figure in 20th century Brazilian art music”. Call 570-996-1500 for ticket information.

Then, for those of you who love legal thrillers (count me as one) we have Matthew McConaughey as Michael Connelly’s Mickey Haller, an attorney who works out of the back of his Lincoln and is one of the best defense attorneys in Los Angeles. The book was a huge bestseller and the movie got an 85% fresh from Rottentomatoes.com, so as far as I’m concerned, it’s a must see!

And then, of course, we have Hop and Rio for the kiddies. Perfect rounding out of the Easter weekend. Something for everyone. Don’t you just love that???

Okay. So this is a little difficult to talk about, but I won’t be writing my column for the next few weeks. To put it in movie terms, I have Mastectomy: The Sequel. Not what I’d hoped for, not what I would have chosen, but this is the hand I’ve been dealt and I intend to play it with as much grace and good humor as I possibly can. (There are some days when both escape me.)

It’s a small tumor, less than one centimeter (as opposed to the over four centimeters I had last time around) and I believe it was caught by the digital mammogram, so in that sense I am very lucky. And, to be clear, I could have chosen a lumpectomy because, in truth, the survival rate is exactly the same for a lumpectomy as for mastectomy. But two of my doctors thought mastectomy would be my best bet and I came to agree. And one of the reasons I agreed was that this time around I am going to have reconstruction.

I had balked at that six and a half years ago, saying that I didn’t identify myself in that way. And I don’t. But living daily with the scars of amputation can be wearing, and when I thought about it over time, the idea became more attractive to me. After all, once that’s done I can go to Victoria’s Secret for something lacy! (Heh heh.) Yeah, I know I’m a little long in the tooth for that sort of thing, but it’s my version of making lemonade from this particular lemon.

I have a great team of doctors. My GP is Dan Williams, one of the most brilliant medical minds in the county. He’s been wonderful with me, arranging a trip to the surgeon on the same day I found out about the tumor. I couldn’t ask for a better family doctor. And the fact that the entire family believes he saved my brother-in-law’s life doesn’t hurt either.

The surgeon, Dr. Palmer, is brilliant and kind and everyone tells me he is particularly good at this kind of surgery. He has been so patient with me, explaining everything, taking his time.

And finally, I have a completely charming oncologist. Dr. Ronjon is so sweet and funny and gorgeous, and it was she who suggested that I was still young enough for reconstruction and that I ought to seriously consider it. It’s a wonderful thing to totally like your oncologist and I feel so lucky to have her on my team!

Once again, I am so lucky to have a sister who loves me and will take care of me while I have the tubes in, a husband who will be infinitely kind once I get home, friends who are so very dear to me, and dogs who will miss me when I’m away. I don’t know who will write the column while I’m gone, but they’ll keep you filled in on my progress and on the upcoming events.

You take care, dear readers. I shall miss "talking" to you so much. But I’ll be back soon. I promise.

See you at the Dietrich.

Movie Times: (570)836-1022

	Coming Soon! Peter and the Wolf - Live on Stage At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Friday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. Presented by: the Dietrich Children’s Theatre Admission: Free Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council What kind of music does a cat make? Could your grandfather be a bassoon? Russian composer Segei Prokofiev ponders these questions in his musical symphony for children, “Peter and the Wolf”. Come and experience the thrilling sights - and sounds - as a brave adventurer imagines catching a wolf, and with the help of his friends, and the orchestra, his dreams comes true. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last. Brazilian Classical Guitar Concert - “Gritos d’ Alma” (Cries of the Soul) At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. Presented by: Jay Steveskey Tickets: $10 each Guitar music from the rain forests of Brazil. Classical guitarist Jay Steveskey will present an all Brazilian guitar program entitled “Gritos d’Alma” (Cries of the Soul). Featuring music of Brazil’s most celebrated composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) and his contemporary and close friend, Joao Pernambuco (1883-1947). Villa-Lobos has been described as “the single most significant creative figure in 20th century Brazilian art music”. Call 570-996-1500 for ticket information.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, April 22, 2011
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan So this week we open Water For Elephants, the glorious adaptation of Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. It’s the thrilling story of a depression era circus and the men and women who make up it’s colorful cast of characters. It looks to be a goodie that will span generations, since both Witherspoon and Pattinson appeal to a younger demographic while the depression era footage will beckon an older audience. Then, for those of you who love legal thrillers (count me as one) we have Matthew McConaughey as Michael Connelly’s Mickey Haller, an attorney who works out of the back of his Lincoln and is one of the best defense attorneys in Los Angeles. The book was a huge bestseller and the movie got an 85% fresh from Rottentomatoes.com, so as far as I’m concerned, it’s a must see! And then, of course, we have Hop and Rio for the kiddies. Perfect rounding out of the Easter weekend. Something for everyone. Don’t you just love that??? Okay. So this is a little difficult to talk about, but I won’t be writing my column for the next few weeks. To put it in movie terms, I have Mastectomy: The Sequel. Not what I’d hoped for, not what I would have chosen, but this is the hand I’ve been dealt and I intend to play it with as much grace and good humor as I possibly can. (There are some days when both escape me.) It’s a small tumor, less than one centimeter (as opposed to the over four centimeters I had last time around) and I believe it was caught by the digital mammogram, so in that sense I am very lucky. And, to be clear, I could have chosen a lumpectomy because, in truth, the survival rate is exactly the same for a lumpectomy as for mastectomy. But two of my doctors thought mastectomy would be my best bet and I came to agree. And one of the reasons I agreed was that this time around I am going to have reconstruction. I had balked at that six and a half years ago, saying that I didn’t identify myself in that way. And I don’t. But living daily with the scars of amputation can be wearing, and when I thought about it over time, the idea became more attractive to me. After all, once that’s done I can go to Victoria’s Secret for something lacy! (Heh heh.) Yeah, I know I’m a little long in the tooth for that sort of thing, but it’s my version of making lemonade from this particular lemon. I have a great team of doctors. My GP is Dan Williams, one of the most brilliant medical minds in the county. He’s been wonderful with me, arranging a trip to the surgeon on the same day I found out about the tumor. I couldn’t ask for a better family doctor. And the fact that the entire family believes he saved my brother-in-law’s life doesn’t hurt either. The surgeon, Dr. Palmer, is brilliant and kind and everyone tells me he is particularly good at this kind of surgery. He has been so patient with me, explaining everything, taking his time. And finally, I have a completely charming oncologist. Dr. Ronjon is so sweet and funny and gorgeous, and it was she who suggested that I was still young enough for reconstruction and that I ought to seriously consider it. It’s a wonderful thing to totally like your oncologist and I feel so lucky to have her on my team! Once again, I am so lucky to have a sister who loves me and will take care of me while I have the tubes in, a husband who will be infinitely kind once I get home, friends who are so very dear to me, and dogs who will miss me when I’m away. I don’t know who will write the column while I’m gone, but they’ll keep you filled in on my progress and on the upcoming events. You take care, dear readers. I shall miss "talking" to you so much. But I’ll be back soon. I promise. See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times Water For Elephants April 22, 2011 - April 28, 2011 The Lincoln Lawyer April 22, 2011 - April 28, 2011 HOP April 6, 2011 - April 28, 2011 RIO in 3D April 15, 2011 - May 5, 2011 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Peter and the Wolf - Live on Stage May 6, 2011 - May 7, 2011 Brazilian Classical Guitar Concert May 15, 2011 Bridal Bliss June 26, 2011 Dietrich Theater Radio Players Performance May 17, 2011 Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Bus Trip June 2, 2011 Songs & Games for Tots June 18, 2011 - July 16, 2011 Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the Southwest June 25, 2011 - June 25, 2011 Shakespeare in the Park June 25, 2011 Bridal Bliss Exhibit June 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011 Everhart Museum Bus Trip July 9, 2011 Celebrate Our River Day July 23, 2011 Life on the Susquehanna River Exhibit August 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011 Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 10 August 24, 2011 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll Basketry: Black Ash Wearable Pouch May 7, 2011 Sign Language for Beginners March 17, 2011 - May 26, 2011 Sign Language: Level 1 March 17, 2011 - May 26, 2011 Acting Camp for Kids June 20, 2011 - July 29, 2011 All About Pottery & Sculpture Camp July 11, 2011 - July 15, 2011 Chinese Dragon, ages 6 to 8 July 25, 2011 - July 29, 2011 Crazy Commercials June 20, 2011 - June 24, 2011 Dance! Dance! Dance! June 27, 2011 - June 28, 2011 Digital Arts Camp June 20, 2011 - June 24, 2011 Dino-Mite: Theatre & Visual Arts Camp June 27, 2011 - July 1, 2011 Jammin' in a Jugband July 18, 2011 - July 22, 2011 Mask Making Camp July 18, 2011 - July 22, 2011 Mixed Media - Spring Series April 7, 2011 - May 27, 2011 Mixed Media Camp July 11, 2011 - July 22, 2011 Move It! Theatre & Visual Arts Camp July 25, 2011 - July 29, 2011 Quilting for Kids April 6, 2011 - July 20, 2011 Shadow Mask Theatre July 25, 2011 - August 5, 2011 Swing from the Tree Tops Camp August 1, 2011 - August 5, 2011 Things in the Sky July 6, 2011 - July 27, 2011 Intergenerational Quilting April 6, 2011 - July 20, 2011 Jammin' in a Jugband, ages 13 to adult July 18, 2011 - July 22, 2011 Open Studio: Painting, Drawing & Pottery April 12, 2011 - August 23, 2011 Decorative Painting April 13, 2011 - August 31, 2011 Introduction to Stained Glass June 13, 2011 Jewelry Making: Easy Attachments May 23, 2011 Jewelry Making: Intro to Art Clay Silver May 9, 2011 Jewelry Making: Introduction to Glass Fusing July 11, 2011 - July 25, 2011 Knit a Mobius Scarf July 14, 2011 - July 28, 2011 Learn Tunisian Crochet May 5, 2011 - May 19, 2011 Photography for Beginners May 2, 2011 - June 20, 2011 Pottery & Sculpture April 4, 2011 - September 12, 2011 Radio Players April 5, 2011 - May 17, 2011 Spanish for Beginners May 4, 2011 - June 8, 2011 Writers' Group April 14, 2011 - August 25, 2011 Yoga for You April 13, 2011 - August 31, 2011	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler Live at the Dietrich Theater April 27, 2011 Te gustaria aprender espanol? (Would you like to learn Spanish?) Now is your chance! Instructor Victoria Romero will be teaching a Spanish for Beginners class series at the Dietrich this May. In these sessions, students will learn basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary using a variety of teaching methods. Hispanic culture will also be explored. Victoria will tailor the class to her students’ individual language learning goals. I took this class a couple of years ago, and learned a great deal. Victoria makes the language very accessible and fun to learn. There are so many reasons to learn this language -for work, for vacations abroad and so much more. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, May 4 through June 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. Admission is $50. Call the theater at 570-996-1500 to register. Another great activity for this time of year is to capture nature’s beauty through photography. So much is happening from flowers blooming to critters scurrying about. If you are like me, you have a camera, but you would like to improve your photography skills. Well, the Dietrich will be offering a Photography for Beginners class during May and June. Kenny Ganz, the official photographer of the National Steamtown Historic Site, will teach the basics of photography with a focus on composition. Students will meet at the Dietrich each week and proceed to various locations to photograph. This class is a great way to gain practical experience along with personalized instruction. Classes will be held on Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, June 13, 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $75. Call 570-996-1500 for more information or to sign up. Another interesting class offering that is just around the corner is Tunisian crochet. In this series, Sarah Sidorek will teach you a new way to crochet. Using a Tunisian crochet hook, you will learn three basic stitches to make a scarf. Beginners are welcome and all materials will be provided. Admission is $35. For children and families, Jennifer Jenkins and the Dietrich Children’s Theatre will be debuting a new production in May for all to enjoy. If you have ever wondered what kind of music a cat would make, or if your grandfather could be a bassoon, join us for a live production of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev’s musical symphony for children, “Peter and the Wolf”. Experience the thrilling sights and sounds as a brave adventurer imagines catching a wolf, and with the help of his friends and the orchestra, his dreams come true! The Dietrich will be offering free shows on Friday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. These performances have been funded by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while supplies last. You don’t want to miss it. Oh, and don’t forget to join us this Saturday for a free children’s movie at the Dietrich. On Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. In addition to free admission, popcorn and soda will also be free! Seating is first come, first served. This event has been sponsored by the Kintner Family in loving memory of “Jeeterbug”.
Movie Times: (570)836-1022 General Information: (570)996-1500