So pleased that at least 70 art lovers came to their exhibit reception, the artists lowered their masks for a photo. From left are Eric Buffington, Barry Everson, Steve Colley, Amy Colley and Colleen Germain.
Over a three hour Art in Nature meet-the-artists reception it felt like normal to see so many turn out at the Dietrich Theater.
Old friends, family members, and new art lovers came to browse the collection, speak with the artists, and purchase works of art. Carefully monitored, there was always mask wearing and social distancing and, of course, refreshments, including individually wrapped chocolate covered blueberries, mixed nuts, string cheese, and popcorn.
Artists Eric Buffington, Amy Colley, Steve Colley, Barry Everson, and Colleen Germain were available to talk about their artworks, and could proudly look on as visitors browsed the collection. Because my 17 year old grandson admired one of the sculptures, I purchased the one that commemorates those who are helpers in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be a perfect Christmas present for another budding artist and a memory preserved for him. You may want to check out the exhibit and get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Many of the paintings and sculptures can be purchased on commission as duplicates can be created. The exhibit will be in our Earnshaw and Sherwood galleries until the middle of November.
You will want to check out the Art in Nature exhibit as you come for Fall Film Festival movies — 13 films in 14 days — from October 16 through 29. For an early sneak preview, I can assure you that these films are all perfect escapes from the anxieties we now face. You can read in the synopses in the Fall Film Festival brochure, available at the theater, that so many of the films are uplifting or about people living out their dreams or repairing or renewing relationships.
“Fatima” is about the power of faith, set in Portugal. “Booksellers” is about obsessive dreamers, owners of New York City bookshops. “From the Vine” is about finding solace in reviving a vineyard in Italy. “Made in Italy” tells how a father and son repair their relationship while renovating a villa. “Martin Eden,” based on a Jack London novel, follows Martin who dreams of becoming a writer. “Never Too Late” follows four Vietnamese POW survivors trying to realize their dreams before it is too late. And “The Trip to Greece” is the third trip for Steve and Rob who have only six days to complete their Odyssey, not the 10 years that it took for Odysseus. And there are six more films, all of them beckoning you escape into new worlds and journeys on the big screen at the Dietrich Theater come October 16. Preview Day is at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. See all the trailers and decide which ones you want to see. It is free.
News alert about Mixed Media for Kids! Even though Mixed Media for Kids is in November, now is the time to register your 5-12 year old kids. The first class offered has filled up, but we are taking registration for a second class on Tuesdays from 4:00- 5:30 p.m. Please call 570-836-1022, ext. 3, to register.
News alert about special events coming soon! Dracula Ballet from Northern Ballet on Screen at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 4 and 11. And “Labyrinth” is the Dietrich Film Favorite at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Reserve your tickets now at the number above. I will tell you more about them next week.
As we anticipate a fall of gorgeous reds, yellows and oranges across our little corner of our beautiful Northeastern Pennsylvania, come to the Dietrich Theater for more illumination and color — through our art exhibits, through our classes, and through our films and big screen events. We are doing our best to entertain and enlighten you, while observing all the possible practices to keep you healthy and safe. Be healthy. Be safe. You inspire us to be here for you.
