At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: By Donation

Join us in celebrating live folk music! For the 12th annual Gathering of Singers & Songwriters we will bring together some of the greatest talent this area has to offer including Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel, Hannah Bingman and Lorne Clarke. Don’t miss out! Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register.

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Friday, August 23 on 4th Friday in Tunkhannock; Open Mic at 7:00 p.m. Feature at 8:15 p.m.

Feature: Breaking Ground Poets

Come prepared to get on stage or to be entertained. Musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents. Then the Breaking Ground Poets, a group of Tunkhannock-based youth poets, will take the stage equipped with passion and poetry. The Breaking Ground Poets will appear on the Dietrich stage shortly after their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival where they will have participated in the largest youth poetry competition in the world. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups and seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your slot early. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details.

Hickory Project Live Concert

At the Dietrich Theater in Downtown Tunkhannock

Sunday, August 25 at 3:00 pm

Admission: Free, donations accepted

Don’t miss Hickory Project’s hard-driving acoustic music, deeply rooted in bluegrass. Hear it live at the Dietrich Theater with Steve Belcher, Craig Vance, Dave Cavage, and National Mandolin Champion, Anthony Hannigan. Hickory Project is globally acclaimed, having performed throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia. A true tour-de-force, they have produced 7 CD’s and 1 DVD. Tickets for this free concert can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500 or they can be picked up at the ticket booth. They will be available at the door as long as they last.

Yes, yes, yes! The Butler opens here at the Dietrich and I am so relieved. It looks to be an old-fashioned sort of movie, the kind they did in the Fifties, a saga, really – about the man who was the personal butler to eight presidents. Starring, among others, Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Vanessa Redgrave, Robin Williams and Jane Fonda, it is a chronicle of our times through the eyes of an African American serving the most powerful men in the world. It looks to be a bit of a tear-jerker, a good lesson in history and just a wonderful and thoroughly absorbing film!

And for those of you who have been so very patient, we have RED 2 for your viewing pleasure. I can‘t wait to see it – I know this one is pure fun – starring all those actors who are just that little bit older (Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Anthony Hopkins) and therefore great fun to watch. I don’t have to explain this movie except to say – come see it! What a good time!

And we are holding Planes (a wonderful kiddie treat) and Smurfs (for the wee ones) and We Are The Millers which has been dubbed as almost as funny as The Heat – just an eyelash off, but very, very funny nevertheless.

And now on to festival! Guess how many films we have??? (Don’t answer if I already told you, because that is totally not fair.) The answer is nineteen! Yeah – nineteen! We’ve never done that many! It’s sooo exciting. So I thought I would let you know what they are so you can get even more excited. I honestly think it’s one of our best lineups ever! Really. Ever.

Okay. Here goes. Blue Jasmine, 20 Feet From Stardom, Still Mine, Stories We Tell,

Unfinished Song, The Way Way Back, Before Midnight, Museum Hours, The Hunt, Hannah Arendt, Austenland, Blackfish, Renoir, Much Ado About Nothing, The Attack, Fill The Void, Fruitvale Station, A Hijacking, The English Teacher.

How’s that for a fabulous list???? And we tried very hard to make sure each film had at least one day showing and one night showing. We want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to see each and every film.

And the reservations are pouring in for opening night. If you want to save a certain seat the time has come to make that call! As you know, the last three festival galas have completely sold out both the Murray and the Evans theaters, so you’ll want to call early. 996-1500 will get you that special seat. And Jennifer just announced at a meeting today that the caterers for gala will be Twigs (Oh, Yeah!), Epicurian (Mmmmm and so pretty!), The Fireplace (Ooooh, sooo good!) and Greenley’s (Yum!). Plus, all that superb wine and that oh-so-cool beer from Nimble Hill. And the flowers from Eb’s make it look so autumny and gorgeous. SIGH. It’s just the best night ever and we want you all to come and be part of it. Food, wine and great movies. Honestly, now – could it ever possibly be better than that???? 996-1500.

See you at the Dietrich.

Once again our Opening Night Gala on September 20 will be Oktoberfest-themed. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the evening will be filled with great film, food, wine, beer, desserts and fun! Gather up your friends and family and make a night of it. Gala night films include the feel-good, coming of age story The Way, Way Back starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Allison Janney, and Woody Allen’s new film Blue Jasmine featuring Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. Tickets are $35 per person and reservations can be made by calling the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. We are doing reserved seating for gala again so call early to get your favorite seats!

During festival, we will also be showing 20 Feet From Stardom, Sill Mine, Stories We Tell, Unfinished Song, Before Midnight, Museum Hours, The Hunt, Hannah Arendt, Austenland, Renoir, Much Ado About Nothing, The Attack, Fruitvale Station, A Hijacking, Blackfish, The English Teacher, and Fill the Void. What a great selection! Right? Stay tuned for film details and show times.

Speaking of must-see entertainment, be sure to join us next Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. for the 12th annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters. This year’s concert will feature the musical talents of Lorne Clarke, Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel and Hannah Bingman. During the show, I always enjoying learning about the inspirations for the songs they share and the songwriting process. Admission to the Gathering of Singers and Songwriters is free; donations are accepted. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to reserve your free tickets or you can pick them up at the ticket booth while they last.

Live entertainment will continue on Friday, August 23 with Open Mic Night at the theater. Come and be entertained or perform! We encourage musicians, poets, comedians, playwrights and other local performers to take the stage and share their talents. Open Mic starts at 7:00 p.m. Then at 8:15 p.m., our feature Breaking Ground Poets will regale us with poetry and passion. This group of Tunkhannock-based youth poets will be just back from their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival where they will have participated in the largest youth poetry competition in the world. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups and seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your slot early. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details.

Then on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m., we invite to join us for an afternoon of acoustic music with Hickory Project live at the Dietrich. You do not want to miss this acclaimed band that is deeply rooted in bluegrass. Band members include Steve Belcher on bass, Craig Vance on guitar, Dave Cavage on banjo and National Mandolin Champion, Anthony Hannigan. Admission is free and donations are accepted. This concert will preclude the Cornstock Acoustic Music Festival, which will take place at Tunkhannock’s Lazybrook Park from August 30 through September 1. For more information visit www.cornstockfestival.com.

Movie Times: (570)836-1022

	Upcoming Events! Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 12 At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: By Donation Join us in celebrating live folk music! For the 12th annual Gathering of Singers & Songwriters we will bring together some of the greatest talent this area has to offer including Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel, Hannah Bingman and Lorne Clarke. Don’t miss out! Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register. Open Mic Night At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Friday, August 23 on 4th Friday in Tunkhannock; Open Mic at 7:00 p.m. Feature at 8:15 p.m. Feature: Breaking Ground Poets Admission: Free Come prepared to get on stage or to be entertained. Musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents. Then the Breaking Ground Poets, a group of Tunkhannock-based youth poets, will take the stage equipped with passion and poetry. The Breaking Ground Poets will appear on the Dietrich stage shortly after their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival where they will have participated in the largest youth poetry competition in the world. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups and seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your slot early. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details. Hickory Project Live Concert At the Dietrich Theater in Downtown Tunkhannock Sunday, August 25 at 3:00 pm Admission: Free, donations accepted Don’t miss Hickory Project’s hard-driving acoustic music, deeply rooted in bluegrass. Hear it live at the Dietrich Theater with Steve Belcher, Craig Vance, Dave Cavage, and National Mandolin Champion, Anthony Hannigan. Hickory Project is globally acclaimed, having performed throughout Europe, the United States, and Australia. A true tour-de-force, they have produced 7 CD’s and 1 DVD. Tickets for this free concert can be reserved by calling 570-996-1500 or they can be picked up at the ticket booth. They will be available at the door as long as they last.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, August 16, 2013
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan Well, for a bit of time it looked pretty bleak. We only have two digital screens and to get what we wanted for the week we would need them both, but we had a digital movie that we had promised to keep and, well, as I said, it was looking pretty bleak. And then, as so often happens, our incredible film buyer came through in a big way! I’d had to leave the office so I didn’t know how the drama had worked out, but then Ronnie texted me. “We got it!” the text read. We got it! I breathed one long sigh of relief and turned to my husband – “We got the Butler,” I said. “Is that good?” he said. Sigh. Yes, yes, yes! The Butler opens here at the Dietrich and I am so relieved. It looks to be an old-fashioned sort of movie, the kind they did in the Fifties, a saga, really – about the man who was the personal butler to eight presidents. Starring, among others, Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Vanessa Redgrave, Robin Williams and Jane Fonda, it is a chronicle of our times through the eyes of an African American serving the most powerful men in the world. It looks to be a bit of a tear-jerker, a good lesson in history and just a wonderful and thoroughly absorbing film! And for those of you who have been so very patient, we have RED 2 for your viewing pleasure. I can‘t wait to see it – I know this one is pure fun – starring all those actors who are just that little bit older (Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Anthony Hopkins) and therefore great fun to watch. I don’t have to explain this movie except to say – come see it! What a good time! And we are holding Planes (a wonderful kiddie treat) and Smurfs (for the wee ones) and We Are The Millers which has been dubbed as almost as funny as The Heat – just an eyelash off, but very, very funny nevertheless. And now on to festival! Guess how many films we have??? (Don’t answer if I already told you, because that is totally not fair.) The answer is nineteen! Yeah – nineteen! We’ve never done that many! It’s sooo exciting. So I thought I would let you know what they are so you can get even more excited. I honestly think it’s one of our best lineups ever! Really. Ever. Okay. Here goes. Blue Jasmine, 20 Feet From Stardom, Still Mine, Stories We Tell, Unfinished Song, The Way Way Back, Before Midnight, Museum Hours, The Hunt, Hannah Arendt, Austenland, Blackfish, Renoir, Much Ado About Nothing, The Attack, Fill The Void, Fruitvale Station, A Hijacking, The English Teacher. How’s that for a fabulous list???? And we tried very hard to make sure each film had at least one day showing and one night showing. We want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to see each and every film. And the reservations are pouring in for opening night. If you want to save a certain seat the time has come to make that call! As you know, the last three festival galas have completely sold out both the Murray and the Evans theaters, so you’ll want to call early. 996-1500 will get you that special seat. And Jennifer just announced at a meeting today that the caterers for gala will be Twigs (Oh, Yeah!), Epicurian (Mmmmm and so pretty!), The Fireplace (Ooooh, sooo good!) and Greenley’s (Yum!). Plus, all that superb wine and that oh-so-cool beer from Nimble Hill. And the flowers from Eb’s make it look so autumny and gorgeous. SIGH. It’s just the best night ever and we want you all to come and be part of it. Food, wine and great movies. Honestly, now – could it ever possibly be better than that???? 996-1500. See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times Lee Daniels' The Butler August 16, 2013 - August 22, 2013 We're the Millers August 6, 2013 - August 22, 2013 PLANES in 3D August 8, 2013 - August 22, 2013 RED 2 August 16, 2013 - August 22, 2013 THE SMURFS 2 in 3D July 31, 2013 - August 22, 2013 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 12 August 21, 2013 Open Mic - August 23 August 23, 2013 Hickory Project Live Concert August 25, 2013 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll Nia April 9, 2013 - August 27, 2013 Writers' Group March 28, 2013 - August 29, 2013 Open Studio & Portfolio Prep April 2, 2013 - August 27, 2013 Decorative Painting April 10, 2013 - August 28, 2013 Jewelry Making: Multi-Strand Bracelet August 22, 2013 Recycled Glass Artwork April 1, 2013 - August 26, 2013 Introduction to Yoga August 14, 2013 - August 28, 2013	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler Live at the Dietrich for August 14, 2013 Nineteen Films! Can you believe it? Hildy and Jeffrey, our movie bookers, have packed the Dietrich’s upcoming Fall Film Festival with the most movies in our festival history. And, boy, are they good ones! Festival will kick off on September 20 with an Opening Night Gala and will run for fourteen days through October 3. Once again our Opening Night Gala on September 20 will be Oktoberfest-themed. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the evening will be filled with great film, food, wine, beer, desserts and fun! Gather up your friends and family and make a night of it. Gala night films include the feel-good, coming of age story The Way, Way Back starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette and Allison Janney, and Woody Allen’s new film Blue Jasmine featuring Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. Tickets are $35 per person and reservations can be made by calling the Dietrich at 570-996-1500. We are doing reserved seating for gala again so call early to get your favorite seats! During festival, we will also be showing 20 Feet From Stardom, Sill Mine, Stories We Tell, Unfinished Song, Before Midnight, Museum Hours, The Hunt, Hannah Arendt, Austenland, Renoir, Much Ado About Nothing, The Attack, Fruitvale Station, A Hijacking, Blackfish, The English Teacher, and Fill the Void. What a great selection! Right? Stay tuned for film details and show times. Speaking of must-see entertainment, be sure to join us next Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. for the 12th annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters. This year’s concert will feature the musical talents of Lorne Clarke, Tom Flannery, Eddie Appnel and Hannah Bingman. During the show, I always enjoying learning about the inspirations for the songs they share and the songwriting process. Admission to the Gathering of Singers and Songwriters is free; donations are accepted. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to reserve your free tickets or you can pick them up at the ticket booth while they last. Live entertainment will continue on Friday, August 23 with Open Mic Night at the theater. Come and be entertained or perform! We encourage musicians, poets, comedians, playwrights and other local performers to take the stage and share their talents. Open Mic starts at 7:00 p.m. Then at 8:15 p.m., our feature Breaking Ground Poets will regale us with poetry and passion. This group of Tunkhannock-based youth poets will be just back from their trip to the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival where they will have participated in the largest youth poetry competition in the world. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups and seating at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your slot early. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for details. Then on Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m., we invite to join us for an afternoon of acoustic music with Hickory Project live at the Dietrich. You do not want to miss this acclaimed band that is deeply rooted in bluegrass. Band members include Steve Belcher on bass, Craig Vance on guitar, Dave Cavage on banjo and National Mandolin Champion, Anthony Hannigan. Admission is free and donations are accepted. This concert will preclude the Cornstock Acoustic Music Festival, which will take place at Tunkhannock’s Lazybrook Park from August 30 through September 1. For more information visit www.cornstockfestival.com.
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