Out in the Chinese countryside, three small children bid farewell to their father as he travels overnight to visit their sick grandmother, or "po po." The children are cautioned not to open the door to anyone, as there might be a wolf, or "lon" lurking about. But when there is a knock on the door late at night, is it their po po - or is it really an evil lon po po instead?

Well, my oh my! What a week it’s been! It wasn’t too hard to imagine

that a rain-drenched hurricane could give us a one-two punch, but I don’t

think we got how troublesome Irene was going to be. We were lucky in South

Auburn. We lost power for about thirty-six hours and our phone is still

not working. Although we got the internet back last night. Go figure.

However, much as I hated being without power (I’m not one to love being in

the dark with no telly and no hot shower) it was so minor compared to some

of the awful stuff others have had to endure. I have to say – the linemen,

the guys who come to repair the damage with phone or electrical, they are a

heroic bunch! The fact that they get service restored as quickly as they do

to so many homes is just amazing to me. When I hear people complain about

their service not being restored fast enough I wonder if they have thought

through how hard these fellas work and in what perfectly awful conditions!

So, give the repair crews a break and tell them how grateful you are for

what they do for us. Bless their hearts!

Movies, movies, movies! It’s September so the pickins are slim, but we

will try to play catch-up with a few movies that you missed, and still try

to bring in new ones you might enjoy. So, in that spirit, this week we

continue showing The Help (if you haven’t seen it yet you really owe

yourself a trip to the Dietrich to catch one of the best films in years) and

we have another week of the neat little horror film, Don’t Be Afraid of the

Dark. It’s really, really scary. Shiver.

Then, as filler, we have Captain America – one of the first comics to

take on the Nazi war machine. This is a classy little superhero movie about

a patriotic guy who stands up against one of the most evil forces of our

times. It got terrific reviews (unlike so many of the summer blockbusters)

and is generally a fun time.

Finally, we have Change-up, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Batemen.

It’s one of those "Oops, I magically took on your identity and now I have

problems even though I really really thought you had a better life than I

did" movies and looks to be entertaining, especially since the stars are

On September 9th we will have Contagion, a fun apocalyptic film about

a germ that wages war on mankind. Looks to be fun if you like those kinds

of films (I love ‘em, although they would have to go far to beat Stephen

King’s The Stand or Day After Tomorrow, two of my very favorite

end-of-life-as-we-know-it movies!). Then, second run we will bring you

(probably) One Day, the Ann Hathaway romance and Conan, starring the hunky

guy from Game Of Thrones. Unless we can get Warrior, which we keep begging

for and have so far been rejected out of hand. And finally, on September 16th we start festival (don’t forget those tix for gala night – only $35.00 this year and such fun foods! – 996-1500 for your reservations) and then on

the 23rd we have festival continue and Moneyball and Dolphin Tale, followed

by Dream House on the 30th. So, good stuff coming up, plus all those

absolutely wonderful Fall Festival films! (Go to the website to peruse them

So, I had my three month check-up with my gorgeous oncologist, Dr.

Ronjon and got to say hi to Laurie and Janice and Diane and it was almost

fun. I say almost, because a trip to the oncologist doesn’t exactly hit the

top of anyone’s "fun" list. But she gave me a clean bill of health and a

return visit in six months instead of three. So, that’s totally cool!

Remember, ladies, don’t put off those mammograms! If you haven’t gotten

yours, make that call today. Look – this time my cancer was caught so

early and was so small (pre-stage one) that I didn’t need chemo! That’s

what you want to shoot for. Early detection! Don’t let fear stop you from

making that call. The earlier they catch it (and usually there is nothing

to catch) the less you have to do to get rid of it! Hold that thought as

you dial that number.

See you at the Dietrich.

Movie Times: (570)836-1022

	Upcoming Events! Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. A play performed by the Dietrich Children's Theatre Admission: Free Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council Out in the Chinese countryside, three small children bid farewell to their father as he travels overnight to visit their sick grandmother, or "po po." The children are cautioned not to open the door to anyone, as there might be a wolf, or "lon" lurking about. But when there is a knock on the door late at night, is it their po po - or is it really an evil lon po po instead? Tickets are available at the ticket booth of by calling 570-996-1500 while they last. The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. Presented by: Kenneth Womack Admission: Free Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council Through an audio- and video-oriented discussion, Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack brings the story of the Beatles vividly to life. Womack traces the group's creative arc from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, and to the twilight of their career. In an effort to communicate the power of the Beatles' remarkable achievement, audiences investigate the origins of the group's compositions, as well as the songwriting and recording practices that brought them to fruition. Through a carefully choreographed multimedia presentation, Womack reveals the ways in which the Beatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would change the world. Call 570-996-1500 for reservations. Fall 2011 Film Festival & Oktoberfest At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala - Friday, Sept. 16. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 each. Reservations are required for opening night only - Call 570-996-1500 for tickets. Come out to our first Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala. Bring your friends and enjoy food, film, beer, wine, desserts and good fun. The evening's featured films include "Beginners" and "Midnight in Paris". Food will be provided by Epicurean Delight, Twigs Restaurant & Café, Seasons Restaurant, and The Fireplace Restaurant. Nimble Hill Brewing Company's new beer will be available as well as other microbrews. Reservations are required for Opening Night only. Call 570-996-1500 for tickets. Fall 2011 Film Festival - Friday, Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 29. Film Festival Tickets: Matinee - $8; Evening - $9 Enjoy fourteen days of sixteen foreign, independent and art films. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for festival movies and show times.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, September 02, 2011
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan Well, my oh my! What a week it’s been! It wasn’t too hard to imagine that a rain-drenched hurricane could give us a one-two punch, but I don’t think we got how troublesome Irene was going to be. We were lucky in South Auburn. We lost power for about thirty-six hours and our phone is still not working. Although we got the internet back last night. Go figure. However, much as I hated being without power (I’m not one to love being in the dark with no telly and no hot shower) it was so minor compared to some of the awful stuff others have had to endure. I have to say – the linemen, the guys who come to repair the damage with phone or electrical, they are a heroic bunch! The fact that they get service restored as quickly as they do to so many homes is just amazing to me. When I hear people complain about their service not being restored fast enough I wonder if they have thought through how hard these fellas work and in what perfectly awful conditions! So, give the repair crews a break and tell them how grateful you are for what they do for us. Bless their hearts! Movies, movies, movies! It’s September so the pickins are slim, but we will try to play catch-up with a few movies that you missed, and still try to bring in new ones you might enjoy. So, in that spirit, this week we continue showing The Help (if you haven’t seen it yet you really owe yourself a trip to the Dietrich to catch one of the best films in years) and we have another week of the neat little horror film, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. It’s really, really scary. Shiver. Then, as filler, we have Captain America – one of the first comics to take on the Nazi war machine. This is a classy little superhero movie about a patriotic guy who stands up against one of the most evil forces of our times. It got terrific reviews (unlike so many of the summer blockbusters) and is generally a fun time. Finally, we have Change-up, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Batemen. It’s one of those "Oops, I magically took on your identity and now I have problems even though I really really thought you had a better life than I did" movies and looks to be entertaining, especially since the stars are very pleasing. On September 9th we will have Contagion, a fun apocalyptic film about a germ that wages war on mankind. Looks to be fun if you like those kinds of films (I love ‘em, although they would have to go far to beat Stephen King’s The Stand or Day After Tomorrow, two of my very favorite end-of-life-as-we-know-it movies!). Then, second run we will bring you (probably) One Day, the Ann Hathaway romance and Conan, starring the hunky guy from Game Of Thrones. Unless we can get Warrior, which we keep begging for and have so far been rejected out of hand. And finally, on September 16th we start festival (don’t forget those tix for gala night – only $35.00 this year and such fun foods! – 996-1500 for your reservations) and then on the 23rd we have festival continue and Moneyball and Dolphin Tale, followed by Dream House on the 30th. So, good stuff coming up, plus all those absolutely wonderful Fall Festival films! (Go to the website to peruse them at your leisure.) So, I had my three month check-up with my gorgeous oncologist, Dr. Ronjon and got to say hi to Laurie and Janice and Diane and it was almost fun. I say almost, because a trip to the oncologist doesn’t exactly hit the top of anyone’s "fun" list. But she gave me a clean bill of health and a return visit in six months instead of three. So, that’s totally cool! Remember, ladies, don’t put off those mammograms! If you haven’t gotten yours, make that call today. Look – this time my cancer was caught so early and was so small (pre-stage one) that I didn’t need chemo! That’s what you want to shoot for. Early detection! Don’t let fear stop you from making that call. The earlier they catch it (and usually there is nothing to catch) the less you have to do to get rid of it! Hold that thought as you dial that number. See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times THE HELP August 24, 2011 - September 8, 2011 The Change-Up September 2, 2011 - September 8, 2011 Captain America: First Avenger September 2, 2011 - September 8, 2011 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark August 26, 2011 - September 8, 2011 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times CONTAGION September 9, 2011 Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China September 9, 2011 - September 10, 2011 The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles September 14, 2011 Fall 2011 Film Festival & Oktoberfest September 16, 2011 How to Collect Antique Quilts October 1, 2011 Classical Guitar Music from Argentina October 2, 2011 Bus Trip to Grey Towers, Dingman's Ferry & Milford October 12, 2011 Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories October 14, 2011 - October 15, 2011 Semi-Public Executions - A Lecture October 19, 2011 Barbershop Vocal Clinic October 29, 2011 - November 12, 2011 Sister Act on Broadway - Bus Trip November 2, 2011 Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears November 11, 2011 - November 12, 2011 Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas December 2, 2011 - December 3, 2011 Dietrich Radio Players Performance December 7, 2011 It's a Wonderful Life December 13, 2011 - December 13, 2011 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 5-8 September 16, 2011 - October 7, 2011 Bearing Creative Fruit! ages 5-12 October 4, 2011 - October 25, 2011 Drawing and Painting, ages 5 to 8 October 14, 2011 - November 4, 2011 Drawing from Life, ages 9 to 12 October 27, 2011 - December 8, 2011 From the Easel: Oil Painting September 15, 2011 - October 20, 2011 Holiday Camp, ages 6 to 12 December 27, 2011 - December 29, 2011 Painting Together, ages 3 & 4 October 14, 2011 - November 4, 2011 Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up September 14, 2011 - December 14, 2011 Sculpting Together, ages 3 & 4 September 16, 2011 - October 7, 2011 Trash to Treasures November 11, 2011 - December 9, 2011 Trash to Treasures Together, ages 3 & 4 November 11, 2011 - December 9, 2011 Young at Art: Painting for Preschoolers October 13, 2011 - November 3, 2011 Young at Art - Sculpting for Preschoolers September 15, 2011 - October 6, 2011 Young at Art - Trash to Treasures for Preschoolers November 10, 2011 - December 8, 2011 Intergenerational Quilting September 14, 2011 - December 14, 2011 Open Studio/ Portfolio Prep September 13, 2011 - November 29, 2011 Acting Workshop October 6, 2011 - November 10, 2011 Create a Felted Scarf September 27, 2011 - October 11, 2011 Decorative Painting August 31, 2011 - December 14, 2011 Easy Beads: Create in Clay October 3, 2011 Golden Days of Radio Players October 4, 2011 - December 6, 2011 Introduction to Stained Glass November 15, 2011 Jewelry Making Basics December 5, 2011 Jewelry Making: Intro to Glass Fusing October 24, 2011 - November 7, 2011 Knit a Slouchy Hat October 18, 2011 - November 1, 2011 Mosaic Design October 26, 2011 - December 7, 2011 Photography for Beginners September 12, 2011 - October 3, 2011 Photoshop 101 October 5, 2011 - November 16, 2011 Pottery & Sculpture April 4, 2011 - September 12, 2011	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler Live at the Dietrich September 7, 2011 I can’t believe September is already here! Time just goes by so quickly. This month the Dietrich truly has something for everyone. For little ones, the Dietrich Children’s Theater will be back with live performances on Friday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. They will be presenting "Lon Po Po: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from China". In this story, three small children out in the Chinese countryside bid farewell to their father as he travels overnight to visit their sick grandmother, or "po po." The children are cautioned not to open the door to anyone, as there might be a wolf, or "lon" lurking about. But when there is a knock on the door late at night, is it their po po - or is it really an evil lon po po instead? I think kids will have a fun time finding similarities and differences between the Red Riding Hood Story they are familiar with and this one. The show is very interactive and audience members will learn a few Chinese words from the production. Admission is free and tickets will be available at the door or by calling 570-996-1500. After the show, storyteller Fiona Powell and the cast will take the audiences questions about the play. We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Humanities Council for sponsoring the production. All ages are welcome to attend. The next big event at the Dietrich is on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack will give a multi-media presentation that brings the story of the Beatles to life. He will trace the band’s creative arc from their days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road and to the twilight of their career. Womack will also help us explore the origins of the group’s compositions as well as the songwriting and recording practices that brought them to fruition. Admission is free. This program is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Call 570-996-1500 for reservations. Two days after the Beatles presentation the Dietrich will kick off its Fall 2011 Film Festival with an Oktoberfest themed gala on Friday, September 16. We encourage you to gather up your friends and enjoy an evening of food, film, beer, wine, desserts and good fun. That evening we will show "Beginners" and Woody Allen’s "Midnight in Paris". Food will be provided by Epicurean Delight, Seasons Restaurant, Twigs Restaurant and the Fireplace Restaurant. Nimble Hill Brewing Company will preview its new beer at the gala and there will be other microbrews available as well. Wine will be provided by Nimble Hill Vineyard & Winery. Tickets are $35. Talk about a great deal!! Call 570-996-1500 to make your reservations. For movie summaries and show times for all film festival films visit www.dietrichtheater.com or request a brochure in the mail by calling us at 570-996-1500. Join us in celebrating 16 of the finest foreign, independent and art films in 14 days. And just a reminder…Fall classes at the Dietrich are almost ready to begin. Please visit www.dietrichtheater.com for a complete listing of slated for children and adults that are slated from September through December.
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