At The Dietrich by
Hildy Morgan Whew. It really truly is summer, isn’t it? I keep telling myself that
there are millions of folks who live for this kind of weather, hot and
humid, and that they have a right to have days like this just as I love the
crisp days of autumn and the snows of winter. I know they have a right. I
do. It might even be constitutional. But grrrrrr – I don’t like them at
all. I want to simply crawl into my air conditioner and not come out until
September. Not very nice of me, is it? Okay, I’ll try to do better. I’ll
try to think charitable thoughts about all this ickiness. “Really, I will,”
as Betty Davis would have said. “Really.”
So Harry Potter is a big hit! No surprise. It’s not like the normal
sequels that follow any movie that makes over fifty million the first
weekend. Harry Potter was a wonderous story about wizards and bad guys, of
children growing up. Of battles fought and won. There was a story arc that
covered all of the Potter books…and it was not only about Harry, but about
his friends, and their fearful journey to adulthood. And really, isn’t that
journey fearful for all of us? We all have demons to fight, don’t we? So
this was a story wonderfully told and movies made with real class and
attention to the spirit of the tale. I thought it so gracious and terrific
of J.K.Rowling to come out at the London premiere and thank her fans. “A
story cannot be successful,” she said, “if nobody wants to hear it.” But,
of course, people did want to hear it. An entire generation, as a matter of
fact.
I remember when the books first became a hit and it must have been the
second or third in the series and our wonderful concession kids couldn’t
wait to get out of work because they were headed to Borders bookstore in
Dixon City to stand in line and wait for their copy of Harry to be sold at
exactly 12:01 a.m.. Can you imagine? Kids so excited about a book release?
And the truly glorious thing about the Potter books, was that when the
kids were done reading the latest edition they found that they loved to read
and went on to read other books, everything from Madeleine L’Engel to
Stephen King and then on to other bits of magic woven so seamlessly on the
printed page.
And although the relationship between film companies and small town
theaters is contentious at best, I have to say that Warner Brothers did a
splendid job of both casting and storytelling. It doesn’t happen that
often, that there is a real sense of integrity from the movie makers about
the books they’re filming, but this time it was entirely splendid.
So this weekend we have Bad Teacher, a silly, funny, R rated film about
a completely shallow woman who sets her cap for a rich co-worker. Since it’
s Cameron Diaz I’m going to give it a try. In a sense it’s a chick-flick,
but more in the genre of Bridesmaids then something more tender hearted. So
come with your hubbys or your gal-pals and plan to have a good laugh,
something that seems in short supply lately.
Oh, one interesting thing about Harry Potter that I want to share with
you. By something like three to one, folks chose Harry in 2D over 3D.
Interesting, hmmm? Food for thought about how much Hollywood can demand
without giving quality. 3D is for the very young and it’s all about special
effects, many of which are just as good in 2D. Nationally, 43% of the
audience chose 3D. Maybe Hollywood will now stop trying to pressure all the
little theaters and threatening us and being a true misery and go back to
giving the movie going public what it wants, which is a good story, not more
special effects!
Oh yeah, don’t forget Celebrate our River Day tomorrow! Good fun!
Lovely Day. Join us.
See you at the Dietrich.
| Now Showing www.dietrichtheater.com/movie
or (570)836-1022 for times Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 3D
July 15, 2011 -July 28, 2011HARRY POTTER:The Deathly Hallows,Part 2 2D
July 15, 2011 -July 28, 2011ZOOKEEPER
July 8, 2011 -July 28, 2011BAD TEACHER
July 22, 2011 -July 28, 2011
Coming Soon www.dietrichtheater.com/preview
or (570)836-1022 for times Cowboys & Aliens
July 29, 2011SMURFS
July 29, 2011
Events www.dietrichtheater.com/event
or (570)996-1500 to reserve Bridal Bliss Exhibit
June 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
Celebrate Our River Day
July 23, 2011
Life on the Susquehanna River Exhibit
August 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 10
August 24, 2011
Classes www.dietrichtheater.com/class
or (570)996-1500 to enroll Acting Camp for Kids
June 20, 2011 - July 29, 2011
Mask Making Camp
July 18, 2011 - July 22, 2011
Move It! Theatre & Visual Arts Camp
July 25, 2011 - July 29, 2011
Swing from the Tree Tops Camp
August 1, 2011 - August 5, 2011
Things in the Sky
July 6, 2011 - July 27, 2011
Open Studio: Painting, Drawing & Pottery
April 12, 2011 - August 23, 2011
Decorative Painting
April 13, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Introduction to Stained Glass
August 8, 2011
Jewelry Making: Introduction to Glass Fusing
July 11, 2011 - July 25, 2011
Knit a Mobius Scarf
July 14, 2011 - July 28, 2011
Pottery & Sculpture
April 4, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Writers' Group
April 14, 2011 - August 25, 2011
Yoga for You
April 13, 2011 - August 31, 2011
| Live at The Dietrich by
Erica Rogler Live at the Dietrich July 20, 2011
In just a few days, Tunkhannock’s Seventh Annual Celebrate Our River Day will be here. Join us on Saturday, July 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to take part in the free festivities at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. The afternoon and evening will be filled with tunes provided by Sadie Green Sales Jugband, bluegrass group Coal Town Rounders and the reggae/rock inspired George Wesley Band. You won’t want to miss any of these musical acts! David Driskell and Timothy Walker of Sadie Green Sales will be bringing students from the Dietrich’s Jammin’ in a Jugband class onto the stage to help them out with a few songs. Talk about fantastic entertainment!
Those who come will also be able to enjoy a host of environmental displays and activities. The Bureau of Forestry will be there with a display and literature on various forestry subjects and tree cookies to explain tree growth to anyone interested. Forester David Cole will also lead two walks in the park to identify and discuss trees. Michael Crispell of the Countryside Conservancy will have a display that will teach us how to tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, as well as, what to do in the case of snakebite. Anthracite Outfitters will have a tent and kayak fishing display again this year and some kayak fly-fishing demonstrations. They will also be discussing the river, fish species, and protection of the river as well and how to effectively fish the river from a kayak in a low impact manner. The Endless Mountain Nature Center will be presenting a butterfly gardening workshop. There will also be a nature walk with Bob Daniels where participants will explore life on the banks of the river and a bird walk with Joe DeMarco. In addition, Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rental and Endless Mountain Outfitters will be running a river float from Mehoopany to Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park that day. Call 570-746-9140 for more details about the float or to register.
This year River Day participants will also be able to enjoy history talks with Bill Bachman of Penn State/Wilkes-Barre. He will be presenting “Frances Slocum: Child of Two Americas” and “Meet a Patriot – Colonial Captain Ebenezer Parrish, A Proud Pennsylvanian” at High Energy Fitness. There will also be an open house at the gym that day.
A couple of other new features of Celebrate Our River Day this will be a mural painting activity for children with Amy and Steve Colley. We will also have plein air painters that day painting the natural beauty of the park and the day’s activities. Local basketry artist Susi Nuss will be on hand to demonstrate basket making by the park’s Wee Willow Dome.
Admission to Celebrate Our River Day is free thanks to funding from the Overlook Estate Foundation. We hope to see you there! Oh and I almost forgot, Simply Savory will be at the park with their delicious BBQ and there will also be ice cream, sno-cones, lemonade and a birch beer/cream soda stand. Call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500 for more information about River Day. |
