Even though the Muswellbrook Shire has many great things going for it, it does have its shortcomings. A cinema for example. It has been said that we will not have one because our population is not large enough. If this is the case, how is it that other towns with smaller populations have had cinemas open up? We have a great Shire Band, talented tutors and students at the Conservatorium of Music, but no suitable venue for performances. Even though i have not seen it, people have told me about the Narrabri Crossing Theatre & Cultural Centre which opened in 2002. It contains two cinemas, the first cinema containing 259 seats and the second cinema containing 80 seats. The Centre also contains a large auditorium with a stage for productions and concerts and a gallery for extra seating. The auditorium and gallery can seat up to 850 people. The large adjoining kitchen and floorspace can accommodate for up to 400 guests for a sit-down meal. Adjoining the Auditorium is the Riverside Room which is a long room with bar facilities. The long side of the room has full length glass panels giving stunning views of the parklands and River. There is a balcony bordering the Riverside Room for outdoor entertaining. This room is suitable for smaller functions such as cocktail parties or as a foyer for functions in the auditorium. The Band Room is situated below the Riverside Room overlooking the River. The area allocated to the Shire Band is quite large with storage space for instruments. Directly outside the Band Room is an area suitable for outdoor functions and Marquees. The Exhibition Room at the Centre currently holds the Civic Collection. This room can also be used for smaller functions, exhibitions and seminars. (To find out more about the Crossing Theatre, check out their web site at www.crossingtheatre.com.au If Narrabri can have such a multi-purpose center, why not our Muswellbrook Shire?
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