Upcoming Events

Barbershop Vocal Clinic

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Saturdays, October 20, 27 and November 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Presented by: The Endless Mountains Chorus

Do you like 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, this vocal clinic is just for you. Here is what you’ll experience:

See and hear, “Vocal Accord,” a quartet whose members have collectively over 60 years of experience, express themselves by singing four-part harmony.

Actually hear and learn how to make four voices sound like five or six.

Sing a new song at the first session, 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 mechanical, technical and performance elements of good quality singing and what you can do to become a great singer.

Learn the feeding and care of the singer’s voice.

This clinic is for the novice as 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 shower, you will benefit by attending. Call the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500 for details.

The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Sunday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m.

Presented by: Kenneth Womack

Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Through an audio and video-oriented discussion, Beatles scholar, Kenneth Womack, will bring the story of the Beatles vividly to life. Womack will trace the group’s creative arc from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, to the twilight of their career. In an effort to communicate the power of the Beatles’ remarkable achievement, audiences will 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 will reveal the ways in which the Beatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would change the world. Call 570-996-1500 for details and reservations.

Tales from Alaska – Story Hour

At the Tunkhannock Public Library

Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Storyteller: Fiona Powell

Children, families and friends are invited to experience stories from Alaska told by Master storyteller, Fiona Powell. Come and discover the warmth of an hour spent in the ancient tradition of storytelling. To register contact the Tunkhannock Public Library at 570-836-1677 or the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500.

4th Friday at the Dietrich Theater
Friday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
View the Dietrich's quilt exhibit "The Quilting Art of Kent Ward", and meet area quilters from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as they demonstrate quilting techniques in the Dietrich's gallery.

Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog in America

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Friday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. and Saturday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m.

Presented by: The Dietrich Children’s Theatre

Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council

The blinding blizzard of 1925 almost shut down the Alaskan town of Nome. An outbreak of disease threatens the children, and the medicine needed is 800 miles away. No one could get through the storm by plane, train, boat or car. It is up to a fearless sled dog named Balto to travel through the blizzard and save the town, if he can get there in time! Join us to find out how this tale ends. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while supplies last

Songs and Games for Tots

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m.

Presented by: Bill Frye

Enjoy a morning of songs and games with Bill Frye and his supercharged guitar. Children and adults will share smiles and sing and dance together to familiar, popular songs Bill will play with his trademark zest. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments to this fast-paced musical experience. Call the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500 for details.

Okay. So you really really really have to go see Argo! Honestly. It’s sooo good! Now you know I don’t rave over a lot of movies, and some that I like I don’t talk about a lot because there’s no point since they’re probably quirky and of little interest to most since they’re either subtitled or star Bill Murray. But, and you have to trust me on this, I swear to heaven that you will love this movie just as much as I do. In fact, I positively guarantee it!

Okay, so it’s about the escape of the six diplomats who take refuge at the Canadian Ambassador’s home after the British and some other country (I forget which) has turned them down but the Canadians, good guys as usual, take them in at great risk to themselves. They are temporarily saved by the fact that the Iranians don’t know they’re there. It’s only when they are able to go through paperwork that the embassy workers weren’t able to destroy that they understand that six people are missing.

So the State Department and the CIA decide they have to try, at least, to get them out of there. But, as they say, which bad idea is the bad idea they’ll eventually try? And believe me, some of the ideas are so bad! One idea that seems to be gaining acceptance is that they will get them bicycles and they will bike the three hundred mile journey over the mountains to freedom. Except only one of them speaks Farci, there is no way they could carry enough food and winter is setting in. Plus the bike tires wouldn’t make it. Plus the Iranians are on the lookout for Americans who, to put it mildly, they really, really hate.

Time is running out when it occurs to CIA agent Tony Mendez that a lot of the jumping around and flag burning and shaking of fists that the media is capturing and sending around the world is playing to those cameras. And if that’s what you’re doing you must like the cameras. So, he reasons, I’ll go in and pretend I’m a movie producer and bring the six out as my crew. Sure. Like that will work. Even as they all discuss the latest “bad idea” they tell him what he already knows – that if he is caught he’s dead. The State Dept. will disavow any knowledge of him. It looks to be a suicide mission. But, and this is probably why I loved this film so much, he’s going to try it anyway! There is such a small chance of success, but he takes a deep breath and starts to bring it all together. I just love stories where people set out to do impossible things and everyone says “no no no no, can’t be done,” and then they do it. Ooooh, it’s so cool!

But first he has to make it seem as if it’s a real movie and for that he needs two Hollywood guys, the real McCoy, to help him set up the sham company. And those two guys are played by John Goodman and Alan Arkin who look as if they’re having the time of their lives playing their parts. And here’s the thing. Amidst all that tension, all the nail-biting scary stuff, it’s genuinely funny! Arkin and Goodman are very, very funny so that while you think you might have a heart attack from pure tension, you also find yourself guffawing. Loudly. And then thinking, wow! I’m really laughing in the middle of all this crazy fear? And the answer is, yeah, you really are!

And that’s all I’m going to tell you about this. Except come and see it. It’s one of the best movies you’ll see all year. I kid you not. And it’s better on the big screen seeing it with other people. And, particularly on the Dietrich big screen. Heh heh. But then, you knew that!

Oh, and thank you painting ladies (notice I did not say painted ladies, but painting) for you wonderful artistic pumpkins! Thank you thank you for all you do for us. And thanks, Nancy, for your great fund-raising work. You and your group are just totally super!!!!

See you at the Dietrich.

It could be argued that the Beatles have been the most influential rock ‘n roll group in the world. Whether young or more mature, I am sure most of us have a favorite Beatles song. What’s yours? For me, it is “Yellow Submarine”. The song reminds me of my brother who went through a long phase of playing their music on the piano and his keyboard when we were growing up.

On Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m., the Dietrich Theater will be hosting a free Beatles presentation called “The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles”. We hope you can join us for this audio and video-oriented program with Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack. During this talk, he will bring the story of the Beatles vividly to life as he traces the group’s history from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, to the twilight of their career. He will discuss the origins of the group’s compositions as well as their songwriting and recording practices. Bring your entire family to this event and share with each other favorite memories or songs of the Beatles. This program has been sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council through their Commonwealth Speakers program. Tickets can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500 or they can be picked up at the Dietrich’s ticket.

Another event that I am looking forward to is Tales From Alaska, a story hour at the Tunkhannock Public Library on Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m .to 7:30 p.m.

All ages are invited to experience stories from Alaska told by master storyteller and WVIA radio personality Fiona Powell. During this hour, children and adults will learn about this state’s people and culture through the ancient tradition of storytelling. Admission is free. To preregister, please call the Tunkhannock Public Library at 570-836-1677.

This story hour is being held in conjunction with the Dietrich Children’s Theatre’s upcoming production of Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog in America. On Friday, October 26 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, October 27 at 11 a.m., we will go back in time to the blinding blizzard of 1925 that almost shut down the Alaskan town of Nome. An outbreak of disease threatens the children, and the medicine needed is 800 miles away. No one could get through the storm by plane, train, boat or car. It is up to a fearless dog named Balto to travel through the blizzard and save the town, if he can get there in time! Join us to find out what happens. Admission is free thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while supplies last.

For those of you who are more interested in classes, we invite you to explore the first steps in creating stained glass pieces in Introduction to Stained Glass. Taught by instructor Esther Harmatz on Monday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., students will learn to work with a design, cut glass, polish, foil wrap and solder. At the end of the session, students will leave with a finished piece. Admission is $60 including supplies and equipment.

Movie Times: (570)836-1022

	Upcoming Events Barbershop Vocal Clinic At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturdays, October 20, 27 and November 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presented by: The Endless Mountains Chorus Admission: Free Do you like 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, this vocal clinic is just for you. Here is what you’ll experience: See and hear, “Vocal Accord,” a quartet whose members have collectively over 60 years of experience, express themselves by singing four-part harmony. Actually hear and learn how to make four voices sound like five or six. Sing a new song at the first session, 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 mechanical, technical and performance elements of good quality singing and what you can do to become a great singer. Learn the feeding and care of the singer’s voice. This clinic is for the novice as 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 shower, you will benefit by attending. Call the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500 for details. The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Sunday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. Presented by: Kenneth Womack Admission: Free Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council Through an audio and video-oriented discussion, Beatles scholar, Kenneth Womack, will bring the story of the Beatles vividly to life. Womack will trace the group’s creative arc from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, to the twilight of their career. In an effort to communicate the power of the Beatles’ remarkable achievement, audiences will 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 will reveal the ways in which the Beatles gave life to a musical synthesis that would change the world. Call 570-996-1500 for details and reservations. Tales from Alaska – Story Hour At the Tunkhannock Public Library Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For all ages Storyteller: Fiona Powell Admission: Free Children, families and friends are invited to experience stories from Alaska told by Master storyteller, Fiona Powell. Come and discover the warmth of an hour spent in the ancient tradition of storytelling. To register contact the Tunkhannock Public Library at 570-836-1677 or the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500. 4th Friday at the Dietrich Theater Friday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. View the Dietrich's quilt exhibit "The Quilting Art of Kent Ward", and meet area quilters from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as they demonstrate quilting techniques in the Dietrich's gallery. Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog in America At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Friday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. and Saturday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m. For all ages Presented by: The Dietrich Children’s Theatre Admission: Free Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Humanities Council The blinding blizzard of 1925 almost shut down the Alaskan town of Nome. An outbreak of disease threatens the children, and the medicine needed is 800 miles away. No one could get through the storm by plane, train, boat or car. It is up to a fearless sled dog named Balto to travel through the blizzard and save the town, if he can get there in time! Join us to find out how this tale ends. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while supplies last Songs and Games for Tots At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. For all ages Presented by: Bill Frye Admission: Free Enjoy a morning of songs and games with Bill Frye and his supercharged guitar. Children and adults will share smiles and sing and dance together to familiar, popular songs Bill will play with his trademark zest. Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments to this fast-paced musical experience. Call the Dietrich Theater at 570-996-1500 for details.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, October 19, 2012
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan Okay. So you really really really have to go see Argo! Honestly. It’s sooo good! Now you know I don’t rave over a lot of movies, and some that I like I don’t talk about a lot because there’s no point since they’re probably quirky and of little interest to most since they’re either subtitled or star Bill Murray. But, and you have to trust me on this, I swear to heaven that you will love this movie just as much as I do. In fact, I positively guarantee it! Okay, so it’s about the escape of the six diplomats who take refuge at the Canadian Ambassador’s home after the British and some other country (I forget which) has turned them down but the Canadians, good guys as usual, take them in at great risk to themselves. They are temporarily saved by the fact that the Iranians don’t know they’re there. It’s only when they are able to go through paperwork that the embassy workers weren’t able to destroy that they understand that six people are missing. So the State Department and the CIA decide they have to try, at least, to get them out of there. But, as they say, which bad idea is the bad idea they’ll eventually try? And believe me, some of the ideas are so bad! One idea that seems to be gaining acceptance is that they will get them bicycles and they will bike the three hundred mile journey over the mountains to freedom. Except only one of them speaks Farci, there is no way they could carry enough food and winter is setting in. Plus the bike tires wouldn’t make it. Plus the Iranians are on the lookout for Americans who, to put it mildly, they really, really hate. Time is running out when it occurs to CIA agent Tony Mendez that a lot of the jumping around and flag burning and shaking of fists that the media is capturing and sending around the world is playing to those cameras. And if that’s what you’re doing you must like the cameras. So, he reasons, I’ll go in and pretend I’m a movie producer and bring the six out as my crew. Sure. Like that will work. Even as they all discuss the latest “bad idea” they tell him what he already knows – that if he is caught he’s dead. The State Dept. will disavow any knowledge of him. It looks to be a suicide mission. But, and this is probably why I loved this film so much, he’s going to try it anyway! There is such a small chance of success, but he takes a deep breath and starts to bring it all together. I just love stories where people set out to do impossible things and everyone says “no no no no, can’t be done,” and then they do it. Ooooh, it’s so cool! But first he has to make it seem as if it’s a real movie and for that he needs two Hollywood guys, the real McCoy, to help him set up the sham company. And those two guys are played by John Goodman and Alan Arkin who look as if they’re having the time of their lives playing their parts. And here’s the thing. Amidst all that tension, all the nail-biting scary stuff, it’s genuinely funny! Arkin and Goodman are very, very funny so that while you think you might have a heart attack from pure tension, you also find yourself guffawing. Loudly. And then thinking, wow! I’m really laughing in the middle of all this crazy fear? And the answer is, yeah, you really are! And that’s all I’m going to tell you about this. Except come and see it. It’s one of the best movies you’ll see all year. I kid you not. And it’s better on the big screen seeing it with other people. And, particularly on the Dietrich big screen. Heh heh. But then, you knew that! Oh, and thank you painting ladies (notice I did not say painted ladies, but painting) for you wonderful artistic pumpkins! Thank you thank you for all you do for us. And thanks, Nancy, for your great fund-raising work. You and your group are just totally super!!!! See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times ARGO October 12, 2012 - November 1, 2012 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA October 4, 2012 - October 25, 2012 PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 October 19, 2012 - November 1, 2012 Taken 2 October 5, 2012 - October 25, 2012 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW October 27, 2012 TWILIGHT SAGA BREAKING DAWN: Part 2 November 16, 2012 Twilight Saga MARATHON November 15, 2012 Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Barbershop Vocal Clinic October 20, 2012 - November 3, 2012 The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles October 21, 2012 Tales From Alaska October 23, 2012 Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog in America October 26, 2012 - October 27, 2012 Songs and Games for Tots November 3, 2012 Northeastern Pennsylvania in American History November 14, 2012 Dietrich Radio Players Performance December 4, 2012 Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas December 7, 2012 - December 8, 2012 Holiday Workshop December 8, 2012 It's a Wonderful Life December 18, 2012 - December 18, 2012 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll Green Inventors, ages 5 to 8 October 12, 2012 - November 2, 2012 Green Inventors, ages 9 to 12 October 11, 2012 - November 1, 2012 Holiday Camp December 27, 2012 - December 28, 2012 Mask Making, ages 5 - 8 November 9, 2012 - December 7, 2012 Mask Making, ages 9 to 12 November 8, 2012 - December 6, 2012 Movement & Storytelling for Preschoolers September 26, 2012 - November 28, 2012 Out of the Box Quilting for Kids October 2, 2012 - October 30, 2012 Preschool Green Inventors October 11, 2012 - November 1, 2012 Preschool Mask Making November 8, 2012 - December 6, 2012 Quilting for Kids September 12, 2012 - December 12, 2012 Writing Your Hat Off:Creative Writing for Kids October 2, 2012 - October 23, 2012 Holiday Candy Crafts November 10, 2012 Quilting for Everyone August 24, 2012 - December 12, 2012 Decorative Painting August 21, 2012 - November 28, 2012 Gingerbread House Workshop November 17, 2012 Golden Days of Radio Players October 2, 2012 - December 4, 2012 Introduction to Sculpture September 11, 2012 - November 27, 2012 Introduction to Stained Glass October 22, 2012 Jewelry Making: Expressions in Fused Glass October 29, 2012 - November 12, 2012 Jewelry Making: Introduction to Silver Clay November 5, 2012 Jewelry Making: Kumihimo Beading October 18, 2012 - November 15, 2012 Knit a Ruffled Scarf November 20, 2012 Kundalini Yoga September 8, 2012 - December 1, 2012 Locker Hooking for Beginners October 25, 2012 Nia October 8, 2012 - November 5, 2012 Painting From Life September 10, 2012 - November 26, 2012 Tips and Tricks for Making Jewelry November 26, 2012 Writers' Group July 26, 2012 - December 13, 2012 Yoga for You September 5, 2012 - November 28, 2012	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler Live at the Dietrich for October 17, 2012 It could be argued that the Beatles have been the most influential rock ‘n roll group in the world. Whether young or more mature, I am sure most of us have a favorite Beatles song. What’s yours? For me, it is “Yellow Submarine”. The song reminds me of my brother who went through a long phase of playing their music on the piano and his keyboard when we were growing up. On Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m., the Dietrich Theater will be hosting a free Beatles presentation called “The End: Authorship, Nostalgia and the Beatles”. We hope you can join us for this audio and video-oriented program with Beatles scholar Kenneth Womack. During this talk, he will bring the story of the Beatles vividly to life as he traces the group’s history from their salad days in Liverpool to the mean streets of Hamburg, through Abbey Road, to the twilight of their career. He will discuss the origins of the group’s compositions as well as their songwriting and recording practices. Bring your entire family to this event and share with each other favorite memories or songs of the Beatles. This program has been sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council through their Commonwealth Speakers program. Tickets can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500 or they can be picked up at the Dietrich’s ticket. Another event that I am looking forward to is Tales From Alaska, a story hour at the Tunkhannock Public Library on Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 p.m .to 7:30 p.m. All ages are invited to experience stories from Alaska told by master storyteller and WVIA radio personality Fiona Powell. During this hour, children and adults will learn about this state’s people and culture through the ancient tradition of storytelling. Admission is free. To preregister, please call the Tunkhannock Public Library at 570-836-1677. This story hour is being held in conjunction with the Dietrich Children’s Theatre’s upcoming production of Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog in America. On Friday, October 26 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, October 27 at 11 a.m., we will go back in time to the blinding blizzard of 1925 that almost shut down the Alaskan town of Nome. An outbreak of disease threatens the children, and the medicine needed is 800 miles away. No one could get through the storm by plane, train, boat or car. It is up to a fearless dog named Balto to travel through the blizzard and save the town, if he can get there in time! Join us to find out what happens. Admission is free thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Tickets are available by calling 570-996-1500 or at the door while supplies last. For those of you who are more interested in classes, we invite you to explore the first steps in creating stained glass pieces in Introduction to Stained Glass. Taught by instructor Esther Harmatz on Monday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., students will learn to work with a design, cut glass, polish, foil wrap and solder. At the end of the session, students will leave with a finished piece. Admission is $60 including supplies and equipment. Esther will also be teaching Jewelry Making: Expressions in Fused Glass on Mondays, October 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and November 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In this class, you will create your own beautiful glass designs that will be turned in to a pendant, a pin and a pair of earrings. Admission is $60 and all materials will be provided. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for more information or to register for either of these classes.
Movie Times: (570)836-1022 General Information: (570)996-1500