So. We just completed our meeting for One County, One Book, One Play

and it was great fun. This year we are doing the superb One Flew Over The

Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey. I remember the delight with which I read it so

many, many years ago because it was so different, so full of richness and

purpose and the characters were unforgettable. Because the movie, starring

Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher was so vivid and the acting so fine I can

no longer remember how I pictured the characters in my mind, but just as in

the novel I laughed and was outraged and was so sad and then felt uplifted

one more time. If you have never read it, pick up a copy now so that you

can join us for discussions in February and prepare to see the play in

March. Yes, Jennifer Jenkins is continuing her run of superb drama,

following up on The Grapes of Wrath and Frankenstein with One Flew Over The

Cuckoo’s Nest. We know it will be superb because Jen is the consummate

professional. It’s all very exciting and I look forward to our wonderful

discussions at the library and then the play here at the theater. So, go

get your books, folks – it’s going to be a terrific ride!

And, oh yeah, the discussions will be led by our wonderful Bill Chapla,

of course. We had the best time yelling across the table at each other

about what makes a book or television or movie fine and why whether or not

you like new technology, it’s still here to stay and so you have to get used

to it. (Bill is on the side of the ledger that says that if you just ignore

technology it will go away and I think it is irrelevant whether you like it

or not, it’s here and we have to learn how to use it or we shut ourselves

away from life as it’s happening now. – These divergent attitudes make for

some lively and loud discussions! And, sooooo much fun!!!!)

So, I told my sister last night that we have to start looking through

cooking magazines and isolating the recipes that look terrific which, of

course, we will eventually reject because there is simply no room to add

anything to our holiday meal and I will give up nothing (nuttin’, ya hear

me? Nuttin,’ I say!) . To me, the holidays are about tradition and since

food was always the center of the day, as far as I’m concerned you just don’

t mess with perfection. Now, Jennie doesn’t have the same attitude. She

is, of course, quite misguided in her belief that one always should try

something new. A new fashion, perhaps. A new ice cream flavor, maybe. A

new hairstyle…sure, why not? But a new food for the Thanksgiving table when

our mother always made a perfect meal???? What kind of sense would that

make? And what would we replace the creamed onions with? Brown rice and

fancy mushrooms? Hmmmm? I don’t think so! Or the rutabaga with butter and

pepper – should that be replaced with something modern? Like what? Roasted

computer chips? You see, there is only so modern I can be. However,

because I love my sister and she is such a good person, I will look at all

the recipes we aren’t going to make with her. We’ll discuss them endlessly

over the phone and then, because this is also tradition, we won’t make a

Except last year, she made a very modern rice dish that had grapes and

other stuff in it. You know, low fat, healthy. My husband loved it.

Jennie loved it. And me? Did I love it? Dunno. Didn’t try it. There was

simply no room on my plate. Heh heh. So maybe this year she will either

give it up and not make it or I will use a bigger plate. Or (and most

likely) she will make it, they will all love it, and I will demur.

After all, loyalty is a grand thing and can’t be bought off with some

See you at the Dietrich.

After reading through the list, I had to agree. The arts are so beneficial to children! Through my position at the Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater, I have been able to witness numerous children flourish over the years through art classes at the Dietrich. From watching teens create claymation movies and digital films with art and technology in Digital Arts Camps, to seeing children gain confidence through our theatre arts classes, to observing children’s creativity and problem solving skills develop in mixed media classes with artists-in-residence Amy and Steve Colley.

One of my favorite class series for children that helps develop creative thinking is Trash to Treasures. In these classes, Amy and Steve teach students how to turn a pile of "junk" into artistic treasure. Students create fascinating 3-D collages with recyclables or household items and end up with unique pieces of work such as a flower made out of plastic bottles, or a robot with a sock for a tongue, or a little race car with wheels made from jar lids.

Amy and Steve have offered this popular class in the past to all ages and will again this November. Students ages five through eight years old can take Trash to Treasures on Fridays, November 11, 18, December 2 and 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Young at Art: Trash to Treasures for Preschoolers will be presented on Thursdays, November 10, 17, December 1 and 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. And Trash to Treasures Together for young artists ages three and four year olds and their moms, dads, grandparents or caregivers will be offered on Fridays, November 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Admission to each four-class series is $35 and all materials are supplied. Of course, if a student has items they really want to make an artistic treasure out of, they are welcome to bring them. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details or to register.

And just a reminder, the Endless Mountains Chorus will be presenting a Barbershop Vocal Clinic at the Dietrich. Join them on October 29, November 5 and 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon for this three sessions series. Through the clinic you will see and hear internationally ranked quartet "Anything Goes" express themselves by singing four part harmony on the Dietrich stage, learn how to make four voices sound like five or six, sing a new song with your fellow attendees in four part harmony without reading music, receive a "learning CD" and music that will allow you to learn a song in four-part harmony without reading music, and learn the three elements of good quality singing and what you can do to become a great singer. Admission is free. Call 570-836-8595 for details. Preregistration is not required.

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	Upcoming Events Barbershop Vocal Clinic At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturdays, October 29, Nov. 5 and 12 at 10:30 a.m. Presented by: the Endless Mountains Chorus Admission: Free Call 570-836-8595 to sign up. Preregistration is not required. Do you line to sing? Would you like to sing better? Do you enjoy harmony? Does the fact that you can't read music keep you from singing? If you said yes to any of these questions, these vocal clinics are for you. Here is what you will experience: · See and hear internationally ranked quartet "Anything Goes" express themselves by singing four part harmony on the Dietrich stage. · Actually hear and learn how to make four voices sound like five or six. · Sing a new song with your fellow attendees in four-part harmony without reading music. · Receive a "Learning CD" and music that will allow you to learn a song in four-part harmony without reading music. · Learn the three elements of good quality singing and what you can do to become a great singer. This clinic is for the new a well as the experienced singer, and it's free. Whether you sing in your church choir, with a group, do karaoke or just sing in the show, you will benefit from these sessions. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Friday, November 11 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 12 at 11 a.m. A play performed by the Dietrich Children's Theatre Admission: Free Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council An exaggerating little mosquito tells a fib to an iguana, who puts sticks in his ears to keep from hearing such nonsense. But this scares the snake, who frightens the rabbit, who startles the monkey.and soon, that one little fib has grown into such a great big lie that the sun cannot rise and the whole animal kingdom is plunged in darkness! Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, October 21, 2011
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan So. We just completed our meeting for One County, One Book, One Play and it was great fun. This year we are doing the superb One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey. I remember the delight with which I read it so many, many years ago because it was so different, so full of richness and purpose and the characters were unforgettable. Because the movie, starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher was so vivid and the acting so fine I can no longer remember how I pictured the characters in my mind, but just as in the novel I laughed and was outraged and was so sad and then felt uplifted one more time. If you have never read it, pick up a copy now so that you can join us for discussions in February and prepare to see the play in March. Yes, Jennifer Jenkins is continuing her run of superb drama, following up on The Grapes of Wrath and Frankenstein with One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. We know it will be superb because Jen is the consummate professional. It’s all very exciting and I look forward to our wonderful discussions at the library and then the play here at the theater. So, go get your books, folks – it’s going to be a terrific ride! And, oh yeah, the discussions will be led by our wonderful Bill Chapla, of course. We had the best time yelling across the table at each other about what makes a book or television or movie fine and why whether or not you like new technology, it’s still here to stay and so you have to get used to it. (Bill is on the side of the ledger that says that if you just ignore technology it will go away and I think it is irrelevant whether you like it or not, it’s here and we have to learn how to use it or we shut ourselves away from life as it’s happening now. – These divergent attitudes make for some lively and loud discussions! And, sooooo much fun!!!!) So, I told my sister last night that we have to start looking through cooking magazines and isolating the recipes that look terrific which, of course, we will eventually reject because there is simply no room to add anything to our holiday meal and I will give up nothing (nuttin’, ya hear me? Nuttin,’ I say!) . To me, the holidays are about tradition and since food was always the center of the day, as far as I’m concerned you just don’ t mess with perfection. Now, Jennie doesn’t have the same attitude. She is, of course, quite misguided in her belief that one always should try something new. A new fashion, perhaps. A new ice cream flavor, maybe. A new hairstyle…sure, why not? But a new food for the Thanksgiving table when our mother always made a perfect meal???? What kind of sense would that make? And what would we replace the creamed onions with? Brown rice and fancy mushrooms? Hmmmm? I don’t think so! Or the rutabaga with butter and pepper – should that be replaced with something modern? Like what? Roasted computer chips? You see, there is only so modern I can be. However, because I love my sister and she is such a good person, I will look at all the recipes we aren’t going to make with her. We’ll discuss them endlessly over the phone and then, because this is also tradition, we won’t make a single one. Except last year, she made a very modern rice dish that had grapes and other stuff in it. You know, low fat, healthy. My husband loved it. Jennie loved it. And me? Did I love it? Dunno. Didn’t try it. There was simply no room on my plate. Heh heh. So maybe this year she will either give it up and not make it or I will use a bigger plate. Or (and most likely) she will make it, they will all love it, and I will demur. After all, loyalty is a grand thing and can’t be bought off with some rice and a grape. See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times Footloose October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2011 REAL STEEL October 7, 2011 - October 27, 2011 The Thing October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2011 The Big Year October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2011 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times BREAKING DAWN: Twilight Saga November 18, 2011 - November 20, 2011 Puss in Boots October 28, 2011 The ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW October 29, 2011 Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve 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 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 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 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 - 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 Decorative Painting August 31, 2011 - December 14, 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 Photoshop 101 October 5, 2011 - November 16, 2011	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler This past week, I visited the Coming Up Taller website online. This organization presents National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards annually to outstanding arts and humanities programs that further young people’s intellectual and creative development. As I was scrolling through their site, I came across a list of reasons as to why the arts are so beneficial to children in school and I wanted to share the list with you. It included: "Art education helps make well rounded students. Art is a great stress reliever for children. The many art forms give children a sense of worth. Art in schools help students develop independent thinking and problem solving skills. Art in schools helps children develop communication skills and creative expression. Art helps children relate better to the outside world." After reading through the list, I had to agree. The arts are so beneficial to children! Through my position at the Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater, I have been able to witness numerous children flourish over the years through art classes at the Dietrich. From watching teens create claymation movies and digital films with art and technology in Digital Arts Camps, to seeing children gain confidence through our theatre arts classes, to observing children’s creativity and problem solving skills develop in mixed media classes with artists-in-residence Amy and Steve Colley. One of my favorite class series for children that helps develop creative thinking is Trash to Treasures. In these classes, Amy and Steve teach students how to turn a pile of "junk" into artistic treasure. Students create fascinating 3-D collages with recyclables or household items and end up with unique pieces of work such as a flower made out of plastic bottles, or a robot with a sock for a tongue, or a little race car with wheels made from jar lids. Amy and Steve have offered this popular class in the past to all ages and will again this November. Students ages five through eight years old can take Trash to Treasures on Fridays, November 11, 18, December 2 and 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Young at Art: Trash to Treasures for Preschoolers will be presented on Thursdays, November 10, 17, December 1 and 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. And Trash to Treasures Together for young artists ages three and four year olds and their moms, dads, grandparents or caregivers will be offered on Fridays, November 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Admission to each four-class series is $35 and all materials are supplied. Of course, if a student has items they really want to make an artistic treasure out of, they are welcome to bring them. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details or to register. And just a reminder, the Endless Mountains Chorus will be presenting a Barbershop Vocal Clinic at the Dietrich. Join them on October 29, November 5 and 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon for this three sessions series. Through the clinic you will see and hear internationally ranked quartet "Anything Goes" express themselves by singing four part harmony on the Dietrich stage, learn how to make four voices sound like five or six, sing a new song with your fellow attendees in four part harmony without reading music, receive a "learning CD" and music that will allow you to learn a song in four-part harmony without reading music, and learn the three elements of good quality singing and what you can do to become a great singer. Admission is free. Call 570-836-8595 for details. Preregistration is not required.
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