Illusions with Jeremy
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Saturday, September 18 at 11 a.m.

Presented by: Jeremy the Illusionist

Abracadabra! Join us for a magic show full of amazing and comical tricks and illusions. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to take part in the show. All ages are welcome.

Call 570-996-1500 for ticket information.

Fall 2010 Film Festival
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Opening Night Gala - Friday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Gala Tickets: $50 each

Call 570-996-1500 to reserve gala night tickets.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine, two films - Mao’s Last Dancer and Get Low, and desserts by Epicurean Delight. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Twigs Restaurant, Seasons Restaurant, and Epicurean Delight. A door prize of a six month movie pass for two will be given away that evening. Reservations are required for gala night only. Proceeds from the evening will help support cultural programming for children at the Dietrich. Reserved seating is now available.
Film Festival - Friday, September 24 to Thursday, October 7

Enjoy fourteen days of fifteen foreign, independent and art films. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com <http://www.dietrichtheater.com> for festival movies and show times.

Airing of the Quilts Exhibit
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

October 1 to November 12, during movie times or by appointment

Featuring quilts by: Betty Ball

View this year’s Airing of the Quilts Exhibit featuring quilts by Tunkhannock quiltmaker Betty Ball. Betty has quilted for the past 25 years and enjoys creating lively, colorful, and fun quilts. She is known for her fine appliqué and has won many awards at local quilt shows and has received an award for the Best Overall Quilt Block at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. According to Betty, "I create quilts I would want to live with." Paintings of quilts by Betty will also be displayed.

Call 570-996-1500 for more information.

From Concept to Cloth

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock

Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Presented by: Gail Kessler, Fabric Designer

In this presentation, Gail Kessler will share with you how she takes an idea for a fabric from concept to cloth. Gail is a designer and marketing director for Andover Fabrics. She also is the owner of Ladyfinger Sewing Studio, a retail fabric shop located in Oley, Pennsylvania. Call 570-996-1500 for ticket information.

Before I get to the new movies for the week (and for those who always ask me when the movies for “grown-ups are coming - - the answer is now. Right now. Yes, indeedy!) I just want to make a comment or two about the movie Gasland and all the phone calls I got about showing it and all the rumors that were spread about why we weren’t showing it and etc. etc. etc. as the King would say. So I played it four times over the weekend. On Friday night there were four people in the audience. On Saturday and Sunday the accumulated number was eighty-five people for three showings. So, all in all, about eighty-eight people came to see the movie. Now, by movie standards that’s pretty grim. And someone came in quite cross and said we hadn’t advertised it, although it was in all our movie ads and in this column. So, I think, sometimes we just can’t win. But for all the fuss, I can’t get over that so few people came to see it. Oh well, at least we showed it.

Okay, do I have great movies for you this week (as long as you’re over 17). Top of the heap is The Town, Ben Affleck’s new cop movie that’s getting some of the best reviews in years, and solidifying his reputation as an ace director. It’s the story of a bank heist gone wrong and stars Affleck, Chris Cooper and John Hamm. (Who, I must state outright, I have this huge cinema crush on. He looks like the movie stars of the thirties and forties and is the star of Mad Men on AMC for those who aren’t familiar with him and to me he is totally perfect. Which proves that at any age you can make a darn fool of yourself.)

Then we have another star who is reminiscent of the 40’s - - George Clooney, in The American which is a Bourne Identity sort of film with action that never stops and the gorgeous Clooney right at the center of it all.

Then we have a subtitled film for you, one that is actually already out in DVD, but I’m bringing it in because we are showing the second film in the trilogy during festival and I wanted folks who hadn’t seen the first to be able to see it if they chose. It’s called The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, it’s Swedish, subtitled, uber violent and fabulously interesting. The Girl etc and The Girl WhoPlayed with Fire are the biggest selling books on earth at this time. The books seemed a little dry to me and I never got into them, but I am looking forward to the movies. Again, it is R rated for extreme violence.

And we are keeping Going the Distance and Resident Evil, so there is lots to choose from. But none of these are for children. However, next week we will be playing our first 3-D film with Legend of the Guardians and that is for kids and their mums and pops.

Don’t forget to call for those gala tix. Fewer than fifty left and the brochures are just out. Remember, you can reserve particular seats this time. And we’re doing a raffle (no charge for the tix, it’s just a little gift for gala goers) for a six month pass to the movies. So, isn’t that fun?

You take care. Come to the movies you grown up folks. We’ve got some terrific movies for you!

See you at the Dietrich.

Movie Times: (570)836-1022

	Coming Soon! Illusions with Jeremy At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturday, September 18 at 11 a.m. Presented by: Jeremy the Illusionist Admission: Free Abracadabra! Join us for a magic show full of amazing and comical tricks and illusions. Volunteers from the audience will be asked to take part in the show. All ages are welcome. Call 570-996-1500 for ticket information. Fall 2010 Film Festival At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Opening Night Gala - Friday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. Gala Tickets: $50 each Call 570-996-1500 to reserve gala night tickets. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine, two films - Mao’s Last Dancer and Get Low, and desserts by Epicurean Delight. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Twigs Restaurant, Seasons Restaurant, and Epicurean Delight. A door prize of a six month movie pass for two will be given away that evening. Reservations are required for gala night only. Proceeds from the evening will help support cultural programming for children at the Dietrich. Reserved seating is now available. Film Festival - Friday, September 24 to Thursday, October 7 Enjoy fourteen days of fifteen foreign, independent and art films. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com <http://www.dietrichtheater.com> for festival movies and show times. Airing of the Quilts Exhibit At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock October 1 to November 12, during movie times or by appointment Featuring quilts by: Betty Ball Admission: Free View this year’s Airing of the Quilts Exhibit featuring quilts by Tunkhannock quiltmaker Betty Ball. Betty has quilted for the past 25 years and enjoys creating lively, colorful, and fun quilts. She is known for her fine appliqué and has won many awards at local quilt shows and has received an award for the Best Overall Quilt Block at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. According to Betty, "I create quilts I would want to live with." Paintings of quilts by Betty will also be displayed. Call 570-996-1500 for more information. From Concept to Cloth At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. Presented by: Gail Kessler, Fabric Designer Admission: $7 In this presentation, Gail Kessler will share with you how she takes an idea for a fabric from concept to cloth. Gail is a designer and marketing director for Andover Fabrics. She also is the owner of Ladyfinger Sewing Studio, a retail fabric shop located in Oley, Pennsylvania. Call 570-996-1500 for ticket information.
www.DietrichTheater.com Friday, September 17, 2010
At The Dietrich by Hildy Morgan Wow. As I write this on Monday afternoon (a day earlier than my usual high-pressure- sitting- at- the- computer- barely- making- my- deadline- shtick,) it is thundering and windy and pouring rain. So cool! We need the rain so badly. The rivers and creeks are reduced to a trickle and the grass is crackling underfoot. Of course, some of that is just the coming of autumn. The birds are flocking in chattering groups to prepare for their journeys to warmer climes, but for us the cool winds of autumn bring all the fun of crisp fresh apples, pot roast and mashed potatoes, homemade soups and breads and of course, this means that the holidays are only a heartbeat away. This is such a great time of year! Cool weather, holidays coming up and in a month or two there will be the ever present threat of snow. Ooooh, does it get better than that? Before I get to the new movies for the week (and for those who always ask me when the movies for “grown-ups are coming - - the answer is now. Right now. Yes, indeedy!) I just want to make a comment or two about the movie Gasland and all the phone calls I got about showing it and all the rumors that were spread about why we weren’t showing it and etc. etc. etc. as the King would say. So I played it four times over the weekend. On Friday night there were four people in the audience. On Saturday and Sunday the accumulated number was eighty-five people for three showings. So, all in all, about eighty-eight people came to see the movie. Now, by movie standards that’s pretty grim. And someone came in quite cross and said we hadn’t advertised it, although it was in all our movie ads and in this column. So, I think, sometimes we just can’t win. But for all the fuss, I can’t get over that so few people came to see it. Oh well, at least we showed it. Okay, do I have great movies for you this week (as long as you’re over 17). Top of the heap is The Town, Ben Affleck’s new cop movie that’s getting some of the best reviews in years, and solidifying his reputation as an ace director. It’s the story of a bank heist gone wrong and stars Affleck, Chris Cooper and John Hamm. (Who, I must state outright, I have this huge cinema crush on. He looks like the movie stars of the thirties and forties and is the star of Mad Men on AMC for those who aren’t familiar with him and to me he is totally perfect. Which proves that at any age you can make a darn fool of yourself.) Then we have another star who is reminiscent of the 40’s - - George Clooney, in The American which is a Bourne Identity sort of film with action that never stops and the gorgeous Clooney right at the center of it all. Then we have a subtitled film for you, one that is actually already out in DVD, but I’m bringing it in because we are showing the second film in the trilogy during festival and I wanted folks who hadn’t seen the first to be able to see it if they chose. It’s called The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, it’s Swedish, subtitled, uber violent and fabulously interesting. The Girl etc and The Girl WhoPlayed with Fire are the biggest selling books on earth at this time. The books seemed a little dry to me and I never got into them, but I am looking forward to the movies. Again, it is R rated for extreme violence. And we are keeping Going the Distance and Resident Evil, so there is lots to choose from. But none of these are for children. However, next week we will be playing our first 3-D film with Legend of the Guardians and that is for kids and their mums and pops. Don’t forget to call for those gala tix. Fewer than fifty left and the brochures are just out. Remember, you can reserve particular seats this time. And we’re doing a raffle (no charge for the tix, it’s just a little gift for gala goers) for a six month pass to the movies. So, isn’t that fun? You take care. Come to the movies you grown up folks. We’ve got some terrific movies for you! See you at the Dietrich.	Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie or (570)836-1022 for times The TOWN September 17, 2010 - September 23, 2010 The AMERICAN September 17, 2010 - September 23, 2010 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo September 17, 2010 - September 23, 2010 RESIDENT EVIL: Afterlife September 1, 2010 - September 23, 2010 GOING THE DISTANCE September 3, 2010 - September 23, 2010 Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview or (570)836-1022 for times 2010 FALL FILM FESTIVAL September 24, 2010 - October 7, 2010 Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event or (570)996-1500 to reserve Illusions with Jeremy September 18, 2010 Fall 2010 Film Festival Opening Night Gala September 24, 2010 Airing of the Quilts Exhibit October 1, 2010 - November 12, 2010 From Concept to Cloth October 2, 2010 A Tribute to Segovia October 10, 2010 Fall Foliage Trip to the Finger Lakes October 13, 2010 Barbershop Vocal Clinic October 16, 2010 - October 30, 2010 Political Refugees in 18th Century NEPA October 20, 2010 Tasting the Big Apple: Movie & Bus Trip November 1, 2010 - November 3, 2010 Yoga Journeys: Yoga for Kids November 13, 2010 Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas December 3, 2010 - December 3, 2010 Holiday Workshop December 4, 2010 Dietrich Radio Players Performance December 7, 2010 It's a Wonderful Life December 14, 2010 - December 14, 2010 Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class or (570)996-1500 to enroll All About Pottery & Sculpture for Mommy & Me September 17, 2010 - October 8, 2010 All About Pottery for Preschoolers September 16, 2010 - October 7, 2010 All About Pottery & Sculpture for Ages 6 to 12 September 18, 2010 - October 9, 2010 Discovering Folk Art! October 5, 2010 - October 26, 2010 Holiday Camp, ages 5 to 12 December 28, 2010 - December 30, 2010 Native American Art for Mommy & Me October 15, 2010 - November 5, 2010 Native American Art for Preschoolers October 14, 2010 - November 4, 2010 Native American Art October 16, 2010 - November 6, 2010 Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up September 15, 2010 - December 15, 2010 Trash to Treasures for Mommy & Me November 12, 2010 - December 10, 2010 Trash to Treasures Preschool Art November 11, 2010 - December 9, 2010 Trash to Treasures, ages 6 to 12 November 13, 2010 - December 11, 2010 Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 and up September 15, 2010 - December 15, 2010 Intergenerational Knitting September 27, 2010 - October 11, 2010 Open Studio for Painting, Drawing & Pottery - Days September 13, 2010 - November 29, 2010 Open Studio: Painting, Drawing, & Pottery - Nights September 14, 2010 - November 30, 2010 Audition Workshop September 30, 2010 - October 28, 2010 Basketry: Black Ash Cuff Bracelet November 1, 2010 Basketry: Pin Cushion October 18, 2010 - October 25, 2010 Create Your Own Shadow Box September 23, 2010 - October 28, 2010 Decorative Painting, for ages 16 and up September 15, 2010 - December 15, 2010 French for Adults October 6, 2010 - November 10, 2010 Golden Days of Radio Players Group October 5, 2010 - December 7, 2010 Introduction to Sign Language September 13, 2010 - November 8, 2010 Jewelry Making: Create Earrings October 9, 2010 Jewelry Making: Embellish with Silver Clay November 22, 2010 Jewelry Making: Intermediate Fused Glass November 15, 2010 - December 6, 2010 Jewelry Making: Intro to Art Clay Silver November 1, 2010 Jewelry Making: Introduction to Glass Fusing October 25, 2010 - November 8, 2010 Knit a Cowl/Hood October 6, 2010 - October 20, 2010 Knit a Neck Cozy November 10, 2010 - November 17, 2010 Pottery & Sculpture September 13, 2010 - November 29, 2010 Turkish Bead Crochet September 20, 2010 Wire Bead Crochet October 18, 2010 Writers' Group September 9, 2010 - December 9, 2010 Yoga for You September 15, 2010 - December 15, 2010	Live at The Dietrich by Erica Rogler The film festival is just a week away and excitement for Gala night and two weeks of amazing art films is building. Our projectionists will start putting up the fifteen films for the festival next week, and the staff is busy working on the final details for the Opening Night. As I've said before, I am simply delighted by this year's selection of films. I really think Hildy and Jeffery found the perfect balance of movies. In these films you may find love, mystery and suspense, comedy, drama, historical fiction, and so much more. Visit our website www.dietrichtheater.com for film synopses and show times or request a brochure by calling 570-996-1500. We still have a few tickets remaining for the Opening Night Gala; so if you are interested in attending, do give us a call. I think it will be a special night. Both of the evening's films Mao's Last Dancer and Get Low are based on or inspired by true stories and from looking at their previews, they look like must-see entertainment. Plus opening night would not be complete without the most delicious hors d'oeuvres provided by Twigs Restaurant, Epicurean Delight and Seasons Restaurant and wine supplied by Nimble Hill Vineyard and Winery. WVIA's Erika Funke will be on hand to introduce the evening's films, plus Epicurean Delight will wow us with a sumptuous spread of desserts. I can't wait. Another event that I am looking forward to is Tunkhannock's Airing of the Quilts. What a day for our community! To see the beautiful colors of autumn as well as a variety of colorful quilts displayed throughout town is just breathtaking. The Dietrich just loves taking part in the event and will once again present a quilt exhibit and lecture for all to enjoy. This year we have chosen to feature quilts by Tunkhannock quiltmaker Betty Ball. Betty has quilted for the past 25 years and enjoys creating lively, colorful and fun quilts. She is known for her fine appliqué and has won many awards at local quilt shows and has received an award for the Best Overall Quilt Block at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. During the summer I had the opportunity to meet with Betty, look at several of the quilts she has made, and learn about the stories behind each quilt. Based on my experience with her, I can tell you she is a fascinating woman and her work is absolutely exquisite. Our Airing of the Quilts exhibit will be on display at the Dietrich from October 1 through November 12 during movie times or by appointment. Admission is free. You won't want to miss it! On the day of Airing of the Quilts, Saturday, October 2, the Dietrich will host a lecture with fabric designer Gail Kessler at 11:00 a.m. During her presentation From Concept to Cloth, she will share with us how she takes an idea for a fabric from a thought to a reality. Gail is a designer and marketing director for Andover Fabrics. She also is the owner of Ladyfinger Sewing Studio, a retail quilt fabric shop located in Oley, Pennsylvania. Tickets to the show are $7 each and can be purchased by calling the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 or at the theater's ticket booth while supplies last.
Movie Times: (570)836-1022 General Information: (570)996-1500