FRI 30 JAN 2004
Nuart Theatre renovation ushers in plethora of activities
By Ashleigh HebertArgonaut Staff
Just 15 years ago, the Kenworthy and Nuart movie theaters were the Moscow equivalents of the Audian and Cordova in downtown Pullman.
However, as the trend of corporate dominance over mom and pop business sweeps across America, the two theaters had an inkling of doom, merely because of the opening of the new multiplex in Pullman. Most people are acquainted with the renovation by which the Kenworthy Performing Arts Committee revived the Kenworthy; the Nuart is about to have a similar rebirth.
SARAH QUINT / ARGONAUT / Red Hawk Crossing is relocating to the Nuart Theatre, which is being remodeled.
Eric Engerbretson, facilities manager for Community Christian Ministries, is overseeing the renovation of the Nuart Theatre. The formerly aqua-colored lobby is being remodeled in true 1930s style and will be fully equipped for the studious Vandal with the only wireless Internet ports on Main Street, ample couches and tables, a variety of books on spirituality and philosophy, and the brew of academia: locally-roasted espresso.
Before coming to Moscow to take charge of the Redhawk in 2001, Engerbretson had been a full-time guitarist and singer since 1985. In his hands the Redhawk bloomed musically, drawing crowds to the tiny building that were far too large for its open-mic jam sessions, Bible studies and Engerbretson’s own acoustic guitar performances.
After the conjectured opening some time in February, the Nuart will be the new home for these events, along with much more.
Open-mic jam sessions will continue Monday nights, while Chi Alpha will meet and Engerbretson will play Tuesday nights. Campus Crusade with its live band will meet in the theater proper Thursday nights, and in accordance with the mission to revive the Nuart as a theater, Friday nights will feature a free movie with Warner Brothers cartoons preceding the films instead of previews, in the style of the good old days.
On Saturday nights the Mountain View Bible Church rock worship band will lead an open jam session, while at 9 a.m. on Sundays international students will meet with American students for free conversational English classes.
As many people have noticed, the Christian churches in Moscow have had some lapses in communication that have led to minor bouts of disunity.
The 15 volunteer baristas of the Redhawk represent eight different churches in the area, and their alliance has helped break down the walls between the groups. Engerbretson hopes to see this trend continue and the Nuart become a place for amiable conversation and unification, a place for finding common ground.
Schedule for Eastside Cinemas
“The Big Bounce” — PG-13 (12:50) (2:55) 5, 7:05, 9:10 p.m.“You Got Served” — PG-13 (12:40) (2:50) 5, 7:10, 9:20 p.m.
“Mystic River” R (12:25) — (3:20) 6:15, 9:10 p.m.
“The Butterfly Effect” — R (noon) (2:25) 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 p.m.
“Master and Commander” — PG-13 (2:30) 9:30 p.m.
“Cheaper By The Dozen” — PG (12:20) 5:10, 7:20 p.m.
U4 Cinema Schedule
“Return of the King” — PG-13 (2:45) and 7 p.m.“Big Fish” — PG-13 (1), 4, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
“Torque” — PG-13 (1), (4), 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
“Along Came Polly” — PG-13 (1), 4, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Showtimes in ( ) are for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
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