Arts at First Presbyterian Church series continues Nov. 17

Choral Society of NEPA seeks new adult members

First Posted: 11/1/2013 When I think of some of the most memorable actors and actresses of all time Grace Kelly and Cary Grant immediately come to mind. You will have an opportunity to see them together on the big screen at the Dietrich Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in &#8220;To Catch a Thief.&#8221;
This 1955 film is about a reformed jewel thief who when suspected of returning to his former occupation must determine who the real thief is in order to prove his innocence. I recently asked Hildy Morgan, the Dietrich&#8217;s film booker, why she chose to show this Alfred Hitchcock film as part of the Dietrich&#8217;s Classic Movie Series and she said that besides being an example of a caper film and the fact that &#8220;To Catch a Thief&#8221; is so much fun, she thinks that Cary Grant and Grace Kelly together epitomize shear elegance and were at the height of their sophistication when it was filmed. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at www.dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich ticket booth. We hope to see you there.
The Dietrich will also be presenting a local history lecture with Dr. Sheldon Spear Wednesday, Nov. 13. During this talk, Dr. Spear will explore regional history during the Jazz Age, the 1920s. He will discuss local politicians, the area&#8217;s full employment, entertainment opportunities, the housing boom, and national figures that visited the area. He will also cover the persistent poverty, poor health and a class structure based on inequality that plagued northeastern Pennsylvania. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Dr. Spear has been bringing interesting local history talks to our patrons for several years covering politics, coal mining, the Civil War and more. I can&#8217;t wait to hear what he has to say about the area during the 1920s.
The Dietrich will also host a history presentation with Dr. Katherine Faull Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. During this presentation, Dr. Faull will share her research on the cultural history of Tunkhannock. Attendees will learn about Tunkhannock&#8217;s historical and cultural place on the Susquehanna and how it compares to other locales along the north branch of the river. She will also ask audience members how they would like to tell the story of Tunkhannock as part of the river&#8217;s heritage. This event has been sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and admission is free. Tickets are available by calling (570) 996-1500 or at the door while they last.
The Dietrich will also be bringing back naturalist Rick Koval this month for his presentation &#8220;Winter &#8211; How Nature Readies for the Worst!&#8221; Saturday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m., he will share with us how plants and animals prepare for the blustery winters of northeastern Pennsylvania. Audience members will learn why leaves turn brilliant colors in fall while evergreens remain green; why certain animals hibernate and others fight the cold, and about the miracle of migration. Admission is free. Call the Dietrich at (570) 996-1500 for reservations.
As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies!

More than the movies