At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

Thank you Lori and Jerry Bogedin for the incredible benefit dinner Monday night at Twigs! And thank you all you many, many dear folks who crowded in to eat goodies for the Dietrich. I couldn’t believe the number of people who came out for the cause. The restaurant was packed from five til seven and then had a decent crowd the rest of the evening. It was amazing!

Good movies. That’s what we have for you. Really, really good movies. For the holiday we are catering to the young (and young at heart) with, of course, Harry Potter. Everyone who has seen it (with, I think, one exception) has come out saying this is the best Potter yet. Some folks have already come back twice and it just opened Friday. It’s a perfect holiday treat for the older kids (no young ‘uns, please - - it’s waaay scary!) and for adults sans kids. It’s a great mythical tale about this group of kids who would be quite ordinary if, of course, they weren’t wizards devoted to fighting evil. You just gotta love it.

And we held Chicken Little over for one more week so you could bring the little kids to see a cool flick while their big brothers and sisters were spending time with the young wizards. Chicken Little isn’t brilliant, but it is very dear and the little ones like it a lot. And as I said before, the chicken with the great big glasses is the cutest Disney creation in decades!

And for those who love a meaty, intelligent, adult film we have a goody coming right atcha. On December 2, for one week only, we are bringing in Good Night and Good Luck. This is one of the most brilliant films of the year. Produced by George Clooney and starring David Straithairn, this is the story of Edward R. Murrow during the days of the McCarthy debacle. Filmed in black and white to add authenticity, this is both a film-lovers film and a history buffs film. Make time in your busy schedule to come see it.

Still a few seats left on the NYC bus. Aw, come on. You can take a day away from real life to come out and play with us in New York. Sure you can. You know, if you can’t take a day now and then just to have fun, then life is way too serious. There will be such a choice of terrific things to do - - from seeing a play or a movie to looking at the shop windows to the museum to…well…whatever. One hundred bucks gets you a good bus, a great meal, terrific company and some really, really wonderful memories!

The writing seminar with Jane Friedman is filling up, so if you want to hear a talk by (or ask questions of) the Executive Editor of Writer’s Digest Books, call 996-1500 soon. I know it’s an awkward time, but if you can spare a couple of hours (Dec. 18, 7:30) you won’t be sorry. This woman is one of the movers and shakers in the writing business, and I’ve heard her speak. She’s simply wonderful. In fact, we can’t believe that she is coming to our little town (all the way from WD headquarters in Cincinnati) to hold a workshop. Well, actually, she’s coming to see the yearly presentation of It’s A Wonderful Life and suggested she do a workshop since she’ll be here anyway. (By the way, just a reminder, that Wonderful Life is presented this year by the Tunkhannock Methodist Church - - and the ladies of the church are even making the Christmas cookies for the event!)

So, that’s my news for the week.

Have a grand Thanksgiving, dear friends. When you look at the state of the world, at the terrible tragedies that befall so many, you have to know that we here, nestled in the Endless Mountains, have much to be thankful for. So, praise the Lord, pass the turkey, and tell your family and friends you love ‘em. They are all that matters in this world - - they cannot be replaced. They are our spiritual portfolio. (Priceless.)

See you at the Dietrich!

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Thanksgiving is just a day away, and the Dietrich Theater would like to wish you and your family good health and happiness throughout the holidays.

Besides great movies, the Dietrich has a fun lineup of activities for December! ( I hope to catch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire over this upcoming weekend.) On Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 pm, our Golden Days of Radio Players Group will perform “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “The Night Before Christmas Suspense” in the Peg Fassett Performance Studio. These radio plays come to life through sound effects and the group’s vivid telling of them. Our volunteer projectionist, Bob Kulow, and Hildy Morgan will be helping out with sound effects as well.

And then on Friday, December 9th, besides opening Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, the Dietrich will participate in the Christmas in Our Hometown with two performances of “Weird, Wild, & Wonderful – A Look at the Holiday Season”. Admission to these performances at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm is free. We would like to thank the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Club for sponsoring the event. These shows explore the busiest time of year using the quietest art form, pantomime. The performances will include a mixture of stories, mime, computer animation, and audience participation featuring Box of Light Theatre and the Dietrich’s own Pantomime class. The Pantomime class learned how to put on mime makeup last week. I can’t wait to see them perform in these productions!

The following morning, the Dietrich will continue celebrating Christmas in Our Hometown with our annual Holiday Workshop, for all ages. On Saturday, December 10th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm we invite you to get into the holiday spirit with cookie decorating, holiday crafts, singing, and creations by the balloon lady. This morning will be fun for the entire family. Admission is free. This event will be sponsored by State Farm Insurance.

Jane Friedman from Writer’s Digest will be here for a special writers workshop on Sunday, December 18th at 7:30 pm. She will talk about how to find an agent and also spend some time discussing how a book is actually sold once it’s been picked up by a publisher. There will be a Q&A session following the workshop. Admission is $15. Make your reservations early, as space is limited.

Then on Monday, December 19th, we will have our annual showings of the classic holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. We all love to see that film on the big screen because it is so different from seeing it on TV and the audience has such a warm response to it. Admission is free and the two showings will be sponsored by the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. We also give away free popcorn and sodas and our holiday gift bags are a dollar off on this special day!

So in between the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, make some time to really enjoy the holidays with family and friends!

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

Decorative Painting for Adults, age 13 and up, Day Sessions

Learn the skills and techniques of decorative painting as you create decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

Wednesdays, November 30 - December 14 from noon - 3:00 pm

Cost: $15 per lesson + cost of painting surface

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Discovering Great Artists, ages 5-8

Mixed media for children ages 5-8. The art activities in each four-week session are designed to expand the creative experience and awareness of young artists in all aspects of the visual arts through drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture.

Fridays from 4:00-5:30 pm. November 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9.

Admission is $30 per session.

Instructors: Amy and Steve Colley, M.F.A., B.F.A.

Discovering Great Artists, ages 9-12

Mixed Media for children. The art activities in each four week session are designed to expand the creative experience and awareness of young artists in all aspects of the visual arts through drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture.

Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm. November 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

Admission is $30 per session.

Instructors: Steve and Amy Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Golden Days of Radio Players Group

Come back with us to those thrilling days of radio drama and comedy. Join us as we prepare a radio play production. Together we will explore the magic of "The Theater of the Mind". Call 570-996-1500 for more information.

Tuesdays through December 6 from 7:00-8:30 pm

Admission is free.

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, ages 6 and up

Young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing, and painting as well as famous artists in those fields in this holiday camp. Enjoy one day of camp or explore the arts in all three days. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

December 27 from 9:30 -11:00 am - Pottery. December 28 from 9:30 - 11:00 am - Drawing. December 29 from 9:30 - 11:00 am - Painting.

Admission is $15 per class or $30 for all three classes.

Instructors: Steve and Amy Colley, M.F.A., B.F.A.

Intergenerational Quilting, for all ages.

A Study in Color - Following a series of simple exercises, students will explore color in a new way. A sampler will be created by studying 6" blocks. You will rethink how you use color in your next quilt after taking this class. For beginners and advanced quilters.

Wednesdays through December 14 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Admission is $6.00 per class. All materials will be provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, Terri Keller.

Kindermusik Village Class

Come to the Dietrich with your baby this winter for our new Kindermusik Village class. For children ages 18 months and younger. Call Cathy Shefski at 570-586-1977 for details or to register.

Thursdays, 9:15 -10 am from December 1st - February 3

Admission is $100 for the eight sessions

Instructor: Cathy Shefski

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing and Pottery

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace and medium of their choice with instructor Steve Colley. A model will be provided for an additional fee, if the group chooses.

Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm. November 8, 15, 22, 29.

Admission is $30 per child and $45 per adult.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

Pantomime, ages 8 to adult

Learn how to tell a story without words. Rand will teach students ages 8 and up a series of mime techniques, as well as moonwalking and invisible walls. In pantomime you will learn how to focus your coordination and concentration to communicate without words. This class will culminate with a Christmas in Our Hometown performance of "Weird, Wild and Wonderful - A Look at the Holiday Season" with Box of Light Theatre.

November 1,7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, Dec. 6, 7, 8, 9. Afternoon Session - 4:30 -6:00 pm.

Admission is $60.00

Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Theatre

Pottery & Sculpture

This class is designed for students of all levels of experience. Students will work on pottery wheels and learn hand building and sculpture techniques. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 to register

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm. November 7, 14, 21, 28.

$45 for four classes

Instructor: Steve Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

Maple Medley - Create a Maple Leaf quilt sampler. The more you sew, the move leaves you collect. Let nature teach us about color and learn about the beautiful maple trees that grow here.

Wednesdays, through December 14 from 3:30-5:00 pm

Admission is $6.00 per class. All materials are provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, Gloria Eastwood, Mary Louise Dodge, and Terri Keller.

Writers Group

Love to write? The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join at any time. Admission is free.

Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Meeting are ongoing.

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for You

Accomodations will be made for beginners, experienced practitioners, and those with special needs. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Call 570-996-1500 for class dates.

Cost: $10 per lesson. Children are free.

Instructor: Melissa Russo: Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor

Yoga for You at Night!

Accomodations will be made for beginners, experienced practitioners, and those with special needs. Call 570-996-1500 to confirm dates. Please bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Mondays through December from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$10 per class

Instructor: Mary Frances Giodano, certified Hatha yoga instructor

Yoga for You -Saturdays

This class will teach or reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas) which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Special attention will be given to proper breathing and alignment in the postures. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Call 570-996-1500 to register.

Saturdays through December from 10:00 am -11:00 am

Admission is $10 per class.

Instructor: Mary Frances Giordano, certified Hatha yoga instructor

Young at Art - Preschool Art, ages 4 and 5

Preschoolers will have the opportunity to engage in projects that encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills as they explore drawing, painting, paper & sculpture.

Thursdays, noon - 12:45 pm. November 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8.

Admission is $25 per session.

Instructor: Amy Colley, B.F.A., M.F.A.