At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

So, here we are again! On the threshold of the fall film festival. How can it be here so quickly? Pretty soon I have to start thinking about our Christmas movies! I guess it’s true that the less time you have left o this earth, the faster it goes! Fast, slow or in-between, gala night is simply one of the most exciting days of the year. The food, the wine, the wonderful people, the great movies – I mean, if you’re a movie buff who loves fine food, there is no better bargain on this earth than our festival opening nights. Of course we’ve been sold out for days now and I have to remind those of you just getting around to calling now – didn’t I warn you this about this weeks ago? Didn’t I tell you that once I announce the opening date you have to make that call? Now, when are you going to believe me? Okay, you’ll get another chance in the spring. And remember, you can still see all those wonderful films for the next two weeks. And they are quite glorious.

People have been asking me which ones I’m most excited about. I guess I have to start with Sicko. Just today a family walked in to these offices to see if we could give them a couple gift bags for a fund-raiser for the mother who has cancer. Just today. Multiply that by dozens over the year. Yeah, I want to see Sicko, all right. I think it’s going to be a crowd-pleaser.

Next on my list, for no apparent reason except that I love Ben Kingsley, is You Kill Me. It’s outrageous, black, out-there comedy about a hit man in a twelve step program. It looks like complete fun.

Then, The Valet, because it’s a French farce, Lady Chatterly because finally a woman has directed a book about ..well…a woman (who’d a thought it?), The Namesake because all Americans come from immigrants, Black Book because I’ll watch anything WW2, and….wait! I’m going through them one by one. So I guess this means that I want to see them all. And, actually, I do.

These movies are hand-picked with the greatest care and love. Jeffrey and I want every one of them to be movies that will please, will make you think, will entertain in a rocko-socko way that you can’t get from everyday Hollywood. I start my collection of film titles as soon as the latest brochure has come out. So right now, the day festival starts, I already have a folder started with films for the spring film festival. And we agonize over whether this one or that one is the best for our audience. Now last spring you told me there were too many sad films, so I lightened up considerably this fall. But, really, a lot of that is just about what’s available. Apparently folks got a lot happier over the summer.

Going along with the festival, in the Murray, is No End In Sight, about the war in Iraq. Like it or hate it, this war has not turned out the way the American people were told it would. This apolitical film delves into the mistakes made in the early months of the war that eventually led to the morass we find ourselves in now. I thought it was a good film to play with the festival, and especially good to give the audience a greater understanding of what went wrong so we can hopefully avoid those same mistakes in the future.

A reminder that on Sunday September 30, we will be showing The Hollywood Librarian and one of the larger (and meatier) roles goes to our very own Susan Turrell You don’t want to miss the movie that puts the spotlight on our lovely town and our great keeper-of-the-books. So call and make those reservations. This movie will only be shown twice, so you need to make reservations early. You don’t want to hear those two dreaded words – “waiting list.”

Call to reserve your seats for John Dobson, too. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Come see this remarkable, dynamic, wondrous man. It’s so seldom we get to be in the shadow of greatness!

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

Only two more days until film festival begins! Opening night is always a celebration of great food, wine, desserts and of course, movies. To add to the festivities, Dr. Philip Mosley will join us on opening night to introduce The Jane Austen Book Club and Paris, je t’aime. And then on Sunday, September 16th, Dr. Mosley will be back to facilitate a film discussion after the 7:00 pm showing of Away from Her. He always has great insight into films.

Another special event of this year’s film festival will be A Sidewalk Astronomer Q&A on Sunday, September 23rd. Astronomer John Dobson, subject of the film A Sidewalk Astronomer will be at the Dietrich to talk about his work following the showing of the film on the 23rd from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, and in the Peg Fassett Performance Studio after 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 and reservations are required.

Some of the films I am hope to catch during the festival include My Best Friend, The Namesake, The Valet, and Paris, je t’aime. And of course, I can’t wait to see The Jane Austen Book Club. We hope you join us in celebrating two weeks of some of the best foreign, independent, and art films that are out there. For movie times and summaries of all sixteen festival films, visit www.dietrichtheater.com or pick up a brochure at the theater.

Another movie event coming up at the Dietrich is The Hollywood Librarian on Sunday, September 30th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. This film shows the redefined role of librarians in the age of technology as opposed to the librarian stereotype that we see in movies. We are very excited to show this film at the Dietrich because Susan Turrell, Tunkhannock Public Library Director, along with Judy Cooper and Pat Trowbridge of the Tunkhannock Public Library are featured in this film! I recommend checking out the trailer for it at www.hollywoodlibrarian.com. Tickets are $5 for children and seniors for both matinee and evening shows, and adult tickets are $5.50 for the matinee and $6.50 for the evening show. Tickets can be purchased at the theater’s ticket booth or by calling 996-1500.

We also have a great line up of activities for kids this fall. Your children will be able to explore drawing, painting and pottery with Amy Colley in Mixed Media for ages 5 –8. Steve Colley will be teaching a class on drawing and print making for children ages 9-12. Students can learn how to quilt, act, and make jewelry. And for adults and teens, the Dietrich offers Pottery & Sculpture, Open Studio for Drawing, Painting, and Pottery, basketry, decorative painting, photography, memoir writing and more! Call the Dietrich at 996-1500 to find out more about classes and events for you and your family.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

All About Drawing & Printmaking, ages 9 -12

Students will learn the basics concepts of drawing including line, shape, texture, value color and space to create their own masterpieces. Students will also experience using a printing press to create their own etchings and lithographs.

Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

All About Impressionist Painting, ages 9 -12

Students will learn about Impressionist painters such as Monet, Manet, and Seurat as they experiment with different painting techniques.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

All About Pottery & Sculpture, ages 9 - 12

Students will learn hand-building techniques (coil and slab construction), glazing techniques and experience using the potter's wheel.

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Basketry Workshop, ages 16 -adult

Create an open round basket with hexagonal weave throughout, a form used traditionally to drain whey from curds. This basket makes a great serving vessel at home or to give as a gift. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $80, materials provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Conversational Spanish, for ages 7 - adult

This class introduces you to everyday Spanish phrases and vocabulary using games, role plays, and fun exercises. This is a great class to get you started on learning Spanish or as a review. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays, September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Admission: $30/adults, children age 16 and under attend for free.

Instructor: Victoria Romero

Crazy Creatures for Mommy & Me, ages 3 & 4

Create fantastic, fuzzy, feathered and fury friends using a variety of materials including clay, paint, colorful pastels and more with your mom, dad, or grandparents.

Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Decorative Painting for Adults

Learn decorative painting techniques while creating decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts. All levels of experience welcome. Preregistration required. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm through Dec. 19

Admission: $15 per class plus the cost of the painting surface.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Dino Art for Mommy & Me, ages 3 & 4

Learn all about dinosaurs as you create your own dinosaur out of clay, make dinosaur prints and fossils and draw and paint your favorite prehistoric creatures with your mom, dad, or grandparents.

Fridays, September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Dino Art for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Learn all about dinosaurs! Preschoolers will create their own dinosaurs out of clay, make dinosaur prints, fossils and draw and paint their favorite prehistoric creatures.

Thursdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission, $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Elves Workshop, for ages 12 - adult

The elves will be busy in preparation for the winter holidays. So join us in learning how to make a variety of folded and woven decorations. Class participants will create five folded and woven ornaments. The ornaments may include a bird, fish, Moravian star, heart, garland, reindeer and a wreath.

Fridays, October 26 - November 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Everhart Experiments, grades 4 -6

Experiment with the Everhart at the Dietrich this fall. Learn many ways you can take ordinary paper and create extraordinary, unique and fun works of art!

Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $12

Instructor: Everhart Museum Educator

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".

Tuesdays, October 2 - November 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: Free

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, ages 6 -12

Young artists will become familiar with pottery, drawing and painting as well as famous artists in this camp.

Thursday, December 27 from 9:30 - 11 am -Pottery; Friday, December 28 from 9:30 - 11 am - Drawing & Painting

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 and up

"School House 101" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a community quilt rediscovering variations of the classic school house pattern. Explore exciting block setting options and learn how to boldly mix colorful fabrics.

Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Introduction to Knitting, ages 10 - adult

Learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. All materials included.

Wednesdays, November 28 and December12 at 7 pm.

Admission: $15

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Jewelry for Kids, for ages 8 and up

Create clay jewelry! Make and bake your own beads and then knot them into a necklace. All materials provided.

Monday, September 24 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $10, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Make Believe Players, ages 6-11

A fun and creative introduction to all that acting is! Students will use their wonderful imaginations and learn all about acting and theater. Skills and activities covered include acting techniques, theater games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and much more. Students will get a chance to create their own unique characters and stories while learning how much fun theater is. A casual performance will end the workshop. Anyone with any level of experience is welcome to join in the fun!

Tuesdsays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $50

Instructor: Michaela Moore of All About Theatre

Mask Making for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Make your own mask! Preschoolers will create three-dimensional masks as they learn about different cultures and explore using a variety of materials.

Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $30.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Mehoopany Outreach Studio Mixed Media, ages 6 -12

Mixed Media at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio(87 Main Street). Students will learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, watercolors, collage, etc. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Session 1: September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3. Session 2 - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Session 3 - November 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5.

Admission: $20 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Memoir Writing for Veterans

Veterans of all ages, all branches of service are welcome to attend this workshop. If you piloted a plane or rode a desk chair, if you served in Korea, Vietnam, stateside, or anywhere else, you have stories to share. Join this supportive group and craft your unique experience into written work to share with others.

Monday, October 8 - November 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: free.

Instructor: Ann Vitale

Mixed Media, ages 5 - 8

A new artist will be introduced each week as students learn about famous artists and create their own works using materials including clay, tempera, charcoal, pastels, etc.

Fridays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Session 1 - September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5. Session 2 - October 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2. Session 3 - November 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7.

Admission: $35 for a series of four classes.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery, for all ages

Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace with the medium of their choice.

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. 1-September 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2. 2-October 9, 16, 23, 30. 3 - November 6, 13, 20, 27.

Admission: $15/class or $50 for 4 classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting on Glass, ages 16 to adult

Wednesday, October 24 at 7 pm - Learn the process of glass painting - paint a vase and matching votive holders.Wednesday, November 7 at 7 pm - Decoratively paint glass ornaments.

Wednesday, October 24th at 7 pm. Wednesday, November 7 at 7pm.

Admission: $15 per class, materials provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Photography Workshop

Would you love to improve your photography skills? Learn all about camera operation, effects, use of lenses and accessories as well as composition. Students should bring film or digital cameras. No experience is required.

Wednesdays, September 26, Oct. 3, 10 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Admission: $50.

Instructor: Kenny Ganz

Pottery & Sculpture for Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5

Preschoolers will learn all about pottery and sculpture as they create fun sculptures, and make pottery using a potter's wheel and hand-building techniques.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $30, materials provided.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 - adult

This class is designed for students of all levels of experience. Students will work on pottery wheels and learn hand-building and sculpture techniques.

Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Session 1 - September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1. Session 2 - October 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 3 - November 5, 12, 19, 26.

Admission: $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley, M.F.A.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up

"There Goes the Neighborhood" - Design a house or create a village in your own quilt. Have fun learning quilting techniques and the history of this traditional quilting block.

Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Square Dancing for Families

Beginner and experienced square dancers are invited to come out and learn how to square dance with local square dancing caller Roger Furman.

Fridays, September 28, October 5, 12, 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $2 per class

Caller: Roger Furman

Watercolor Workshop

Atmospheric perspective is evident in nature and a change in eye level can enhance the artist's work. Students will learn the basics of perspective drawing and will create a two-dimensional rendering of a three-dimensional object. Beginner and intermediate students are welcome.

Friday, September 28 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Admission: $60

Instructor: Jan Henning

Writers' Group

Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. Learn the craft of writing as you write. All genres and levels of writing are welcome.

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

Admission is free.

group format - no instructor

Yoga for You

This class will teach and reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas)which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. 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.

Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo