At The Dietrich

By
Hildy Morgan

So, we have some fun movies for you this weekend. I have decided to bring in second-run films instead of really terrible first-run for the next few weeks. August and September are known for being bad movie months, but we do the best we can booking from films that, frankly, aren’t so hot a good deal of the time. But I think you may find the selection this week to be to your liking.

Swing Vote stars Kevin Costner, so right there it has my vote. I think he is such a terrific actor and still mighty sexy for a man with graying temples. This is a sweet comedy that talks about the voter’s responsibility to …well…vote. It shows how special interest groups go after the voter with all kinds of lies and delusions, and how much money is spent by the left and right to sell those ideas, but that in the end, it is the voter’s moral responsibility to do a little research and then make an educated decision. Sounds good right now, don’t you think? (And a super cool thing about this movie – Dennis Hopper is in it! Crazy, loony, far out there Dennis Hopper! Can’t wait to see him on screen again.)

Split screening with Swing Vote is Journey To The Center Of The Earth starring Brendan Frasier. This is a terrific family film, full of fun and adventure – Jules Verne at his best. It was done in 3-D (which we don’t have the equipment for) and regular vision and obviously we are doing the regular version. It got pretty good reviews and it’s the kind of movie you can bring the kids to, buy some popcorn, munch away and chuckle at the shenanigans on the screen. It’s a perfect end of summer movie for the family to enjoy.

Star Wars will hold another two weeks.

And by the way, ladies, I am bringing back Mamma Mia (ooooh, such fun!) and Sex and the City (oooh, so romantic!) for a week very, very soon – by popular demand! Won’t it be lovely to see them one more time?

Save the date! August 27 is our yearly Singer/Songwriter’s concert starring that wonderful old bear, Lorne Clark and handsome (albeit morose) Tom Flannery. Plus Micah Vierling and Josh Pratt. Wow! This is the seventh S&S we have done. My goodness – how time slips by. For a brilliant and fun night, join us. It’s such fun!

Writer’s workshop, September 20th, being taught by one of the country’s most successful writers, Jonathan Maberry. This fella has won two Bram Stoker Awards, written umpteen non-fiction books, four best-selling fiction novels, runs an online writing and critiquing class and, well, it’s simply exhausting to think about. He will be teaching from 9a.m. to Noon, then a lunch break (box lunches from Twigs if you choose to purchase them, or you can go out to a restaurant of your choice) and then from 1-4p.m.. It will be a dynamite day for those interested in writing! Call 996-1500 for reservations. We are limiting this to forty people, so call early.

Finally, for whatever reason, tickets are flying off the shelf for gala night. (Well, maybe the reason is it’s such a spectacular night! Two great films, incredible food, wine from Nimble Hill. My goodness – what more could anyone ask for????) Opening night films are Brideshead Revisited and Priceless. Twigs, Seasons, and Epicurean Delight doing the food! Ooooh. It’s so exciting! September 19th. And in spite of the fact that there has been a steady increase in the price of everything, we are holding fast at $40.00 per ticket. Wow! What a great deal! And it’s just the best ever night! Do join us. You don’t want to miss a bit of the fun! Call 996-1500 for your reservations. Don’t wait too long, now. You don’t want to end up on the dreaded “waiting list.”

See you at the Dietrich.

Live at The Dietrich

By
Erica Rogler

As the world continues to celebrate the Olympics, our campers at the Mount Olympic Theatre and Visual Arts Camps have also been celebrating. They learned about the origins of these great games and created costumes, trophies, medals and other props that related to the Olympics. At the end of the week, campers performed a play that they created in camp before family and friends on the Dietrich’s stage. They were quite an imaginative crew, besides having characters that included fencers and swimmers in the play; they also had a dark queen, rock stars and more! Amy Colley and Michaela Moore do such a fantastic job at these camps. We can’t wait to have them back next summer for more theatre and visual arts adventures.

While children camps are over for the summer we have one last big event to look forward to in August. We will again be hosting our annual Gathering of Singers and Songwriters on Wednesday, August 27th at 7:30 pm. Can you believe this will be our seventh summer for this concert?! Join us for an evening of live acoustic music by some of our area’s best artists including Lorne Clarke, Josh Pratt, Tom Flannery and Micah Vierling. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Dietrich Theater ticket booth, over the phone at 570-996-1500, or at the door that night.

Looking to fall, Amy and Steve Colley have some great classes for children of all ages. Kicking things off in September, children will learn how to draw and paint their favorite furry animal friends in “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for kids ages 9 - 12 and Fridays at the same time for kids ages 5 - 8. We will also be offering the same class series at our Mehoopany Outreach Studio on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. For little ones, Amy Colley will offer “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” for preschoolers on Thursdays from noon - 12:45 pm and for Mommy & Me on Fridays from 10:30 - 11:15 am. Then in October, students will be able to learn how to create 3-D papier mache masks in Masks and Monsters. Our ever popular All About Pottery classes will be back and November. Then in December, Amy and Steve will finish off this season of classes with Holiday Camp - what a creative activity for children during their Christmas break! For more information about any of these classes, please call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

In September, children and families are welcome to come out for a live performance of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs on Saturday, September 13th at 11 am by Scranton Public Theatre. During this interactive theatre event, children will be delighted to share in the telling of this classic children’s story. Tickets are $5 each and can be reserved by calling (570)-996-1500.

For adults, our Fall Film Festival is just a month away. Join us for fifteen foreign, art and independent movies over fourteen days starting on Friday, September 19th to October 2. This year’s festival films include: Brideshead Revisited, Priceless, Elsa and Fred, Encounters at the End of the World, Young @ Heart, Tell No One, Mongol, Up the Yangtze, The Visitor, Transsiberian, American Teen, The Last Mistress, Man on Wire, Vicky Christina, Barcelona, and The Children of Huang Shi. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for movie synopses.

More than the Movies at the Dietrich Theater

All About Pottery for Mommy & Me

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Fridays, November 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 at 10:30 - 11:15 am.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

All About Pottery for Preschoolers

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Thursdays, November 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 from noon - 12:45 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

All About Pottery, ages 5 - 8

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Fridays, November 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 at 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

All About Pottery, ages 9 - 12

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience.

Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Basketry Workshop: Create a Cuff Bracelet

Learn how to weave a cuff style bracelet with a narrow black ash wood splint. The bracelet as shown is a good introduction to "two by two" twill. It is adjustable to most wrist sizes and makes a lovely fashion accessory with particular appeal to basket lovers.

Monday, October 20 from 7:00 - 10:30 pm.

$40

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Basketry: Create a Mini Market Basket

Create a miniature, rectangular market basket. The basket features double satin, black ash wood splints, spokes, and weavers. Options will be discussed for personalizing weave techniques, rim style, handle placement and embellishment detail.

Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Admission: $80

Instructor: Susi Nuss.

Basketry: Create a Random Weave Pot Topiary

Students will learn the basics of random weave basketry while creating a globe shaped willow rod basket that can be used as a topiary for ivy or other climbing plants indoors or out.

Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Admission: $80

Instructor: Susi Nuss

Basketry: Create Folded & Woven Ornaments

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. The ornaments include a folded and woven square four-armed cross, a box braided wreath, a snowflake and a hexagonal ball.

Mondays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.

Admission: $20 per class or $75 for all four classes.

Instructor: Susi Nuss.

Decorative Painting at Night

As you have requested, we are offering an evening decorative painting class! The project is an autumn door decoration suitable for beginner and intermediate painting skills. This is something anyone can complete in the three hour class, no previous painting experience required. Come and join us for a fun time. Preregistration required.

Monday, October 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $30, includes materials.

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Decorative Painting, ages 16 and up

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

Wednesdays from noon - 3:00 pm. August 20, 27.

Admission: $20/class plus the cost of painting surfaces

Instructor: Eileen Balboa

Golden Days of Radio Players Group

Do you remember old time radio? Did you always wonder how all the sound effects were made...like a door opening and closing or someone walking on gravel? Or wonder how it woudl feel to stand in front of a microphone and read the lines of the character you are playing? Or act like a hero or a villian? Or use your voice to sound very old or very young? Join us and you will learn and experience all of this and more. Oh, did I mention that we always have a lot of fun putting a show together to be played for an audience.

Tuesday, September 30 to November 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Admission: Free

Instructor: Valerie Paulus

Holiday Camp, for ages 6 - 12

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

Monday - Wednesday, December 29, 30, and 31.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 to adult

"Medallion Quilt" - Develop quilting skills with our easy board sampler class. Learn how to make border variations with simple basic templates while designing a Medallion Style Quilt.

Wednesdays, September 10 - December 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials provided.

Instructors: Ingrid Rogler, Peggy Lane, and Terry Keller

Introduction to Knitting

Learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. For ages 10 to adult.

Wednesdays, October 22 and November 5 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, materials are provided.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 3 - 5

Little ones will learn how to draw, paint and sculpt their favorite furry friends.

Preschoolers: Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 from 10 am - noon. Mommy & Me: Fridays, September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3 from 10:30 - 11:15 am.

Admission: $30.

Instructor: Amy Colley

It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 5 - 8

Learn how to draw, paint, and sculpt your favorite furry friends.

Fridays, September 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Amy Colley

It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 9 -12

Learn how to draw, paint and sculpt your favorite furry friends.

Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Steve Colley

Jewelry for Kids - Glass Fusing

Students will learn about glass fusing as they design and create two glass pieces which can be turned into jewelry - pendants or pins!

Friday, November 7th from 4:00 - 6;00 pm.

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewelry Making: Introduction to Glass Fusing

This class will be a very basic introduction to the process of small piece fused glass work. Each student will create a fused glass item which will be finished, polished, and wire wrapped.

Thursdays, October 16 & 30 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $60, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewlery Making - Loom Beading

Have fun learning basic loom beading. Students will create a bead bracelet. All materials and equipment will be supplied. For ages 16 and up.

Thursday, October 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $25, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Jewlery Making: Introduction to Metal Working

Students will learn the first steps necessary for anyone who wants to do their own metal work in jewelry fabrication. Students will learn to use a jewelers saw, cut, form and polish. Everyone will leave with a finished pendant.

Thursday, November 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Esther Harmatz

Masks & Monsters, ages 3 - 5

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters.

Preschoolers: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, November 6 from noon - 12:45 pm. Mommy & Me: Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Amy Colley

Masks & Monsters, ages 5 - 8

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters.

Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Amy Colley

Masks & Monsters, ages 9 -12

Children will learn various techniques using papier mache to create their own masks and monsters.

Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructor: Steve Colley

Mehoopany All Abot Pottery, ages 5 -12

Create your own hand thrown bowls on a potter's wheel, design your own whistles and birdhouses in this pottery class for all levels of experience. At the Mehoopany Outreach Studio located at 87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA. Call 570-996-1500 to sign up.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Mehoopany Crafts for Kids, ages 8 and up

Join instructor Sarah Sidorek in making one or all of these fun crafts at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio. Preregistration is required. Call 570-996-1500.Classes: Decoratively Paint a Wooden Box - Friday, September 26 from 4:30 - 6 pm.Make It/Bake It Jewelry for Kids - Friday, October 3 from 4:30 - 6:pm.Paint a Welcome Sign - Friday, October 10 from 4:30 - 6 pm.Cardmaking for Kids - Friday, October 17 from 4:30 - 6 pm.

Fridays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

Admission: $5.00 per class

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Mehoopany Intergenerational Quilting

"Kaleidoscope Magic" - Learn quilting techniques as you create a quilt with mirrors. Spin and twirl your quilt blocks to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece full of color and movement.

Thursdays, September 11 to October 16 from 4:00 - 5;30 pm.

Admission: $6 per class, all materials are provided.

Instructor: Ingrid Rogler, Terry Keller, and Peggy Lane.

Mehoopany It's Raining Cats & Dogs, ages 5- 12

Learn how to draw, paint, and sculpt your favorite furry friends at the Mehoopany Outreach Studio. The Mehoopany Outreach Studio is located at 87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA.

Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Admission: $35

Instructors: Steve Colley

Mehoopany Knitting for Kids, ages 8 and up

Children will learn to knit and purl and end up with a scarf. All materials are supplied. At the Mehoopany Outread Studio located at 87 Main Street; Mehoopany, PA.

Fridays, October 24 and November 7 from 4:30 - 6;00 pm.

Admission: $15.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery - Nights

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

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Session 1 - August 5, 12, 19, 26. Session 2 - September 9, 16, 23, 30. Session 3 - October 7, 14, 21, 28. Session 4 - November 4, 11, 18, 25.

Admission: $15 per class or $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Open Studio for Painting, Drawing, & Pottery - Days

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

Mondays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Session 1 - September 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 2 - October 6, 13, 20, 27. Session 3 - November 3, 10, 17, 24.

Admission: $15 per class or $50 for four classes.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Painting Glass Ornaments

Learn the process of glass painting - paint glass ornaments.

Wednesday, November 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Admission: $15.

Instructor: Sarah Sidorek

Pottery & Sculpture, ages 13 to 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 - August 4, 11, 18, 25. Session 2 - September 8, 15, 22, 29. Session 3 - October 6, 13, 20, 27. Session 4 - November 3, 10, 17, 24.

Admission: $50, materials provided.

Instructor: Steve Colley

Pull the Strings, ages 5 -12

Lights! Camera! Action! Go behind the scenes, write an original play and create a cast of puppet characters for the final puppet performance in the Dietrich's very own theater.

Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Admission: Free.

Instructor: Everhart Museum Instructor.

Watercolor Workshop - Intensify Your Colors

"Colors are like jewels: each should be placed as carefully as a precious gem in a setting" - Jeanne Dobie. Students will learn that placement and mixing of colors are equally important in watercolor painting. They will explore pigment properties and the use of color for impact.

Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 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 towards a goal of publication. 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 Kids, ages 8 and up

Explore yoga postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques with Melissa Russo, certified yoga Ed. instructor, that will help calm the body, strengthen muscles, and stretch your mind. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

Wednesdays, July 30, August 6, 13, 20 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

Admission: $35.

Instructor: Melissa Russo

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