Newtown Black & White Dinner
Saturday, September 7 • 5:30 PM
A fundraiser for the historic Newtown Theatre
THE DINNER WILL BE HELD TONIGHT
You’re invited to dinner! On Saturday, September 7, 1,000 black-and-white clad diners will gather on North State Street in Newtown Borough for a one-of-a-kind alfresco picnic held in the middle of the street. All proceeds from this event benefit the historic Newtown Theatre.
Note that it is beyond the cut-off date to order dinner with your ticket.
Dress
To celebrate the elegance of old Hollywood, dinner guests are asked to dress only in black and white for this event. Creativity is encouraged and formal wear is absolutely not required – as long as it's black and white, the sky's the limit!
Prizes will be awarded after dinner to the Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Group, Most Elegant Decor, and Most Creative Decor.
Decorate
When you arrive to the Newtown Black & White Dinner at 5:30 PM, you'll find a communal table draped in white linens stretching down North State Street.
You're welcome to decorate your place at the table with black and white décor. Decorations may be elegant, whimsical, movie-themed, theatre-inspired—it's up to you!
Prizes will be awarded to those with the Most Elegant Décor and Most Creative Décor.
While you decorate your place at the table, you can mingle, enjoy live jazz music, and prepare for dinner, which begins at 6:30 PM.
Dine
You can bring your own picnic dinner or pre-order a meal. No matter what you choose, you’ll also need to bring flatware and glasses, beverages (alcohol is now allowed), desserts, and any decorations you'd like for your place at the table.
Pre-made meals will be available from Ardana Food & Drink for an extra charge. Dinner options include:
Toasted orzo salad with salmon, baby arugula, aged feta, pickled onion, Greek vinaigrette
Chilled beef and noodle stir fry with udon noodles, prime sirloin, roasted vegetables,
toasted sesame
Eggplant Milanese – fried eggplant, arugula salad, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic
All entrees are served cold and will be available for pick-up at the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN CAN I GET TICKETS?
Tickets that include a pre-ordered dinner are available until Monday, September 2. Tickets that do not include dinner are available until Friday, September 6. Tickets will not be sold at the event.
What's included in the ticket price?
You’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, mingling, and live music in a unique setting. If you choose to add dinner on to your ticket, Ardana Food & Drink will take care of your meal.
A jazz band will provide live entertainment, and guests will enjoy a communal dinner with friends and neighbors. After dinner, prizes will be awarded to our best-dressed and most creative guests. A sparkler salute concludes the Black & White Dinner at 8 PM.
At 8:30 PM, you’re invited to a special dueling pianos concert — the first concert held after the theatre reopens following renovations. Concert tickets are an additional charge and are available on our website. The concert is limited to 250 people.
What should I bring?
We’ll provide tables, chairs, white linens and white lanterns on each table. You can choose whether to bring your own picnic dinner or pre-order a meal from Ardana Food & Drink (for an extra charge). You may also want to bring flatware and glasses, beverages (alcohol is now allowed), desserts, and any decorations you'd like for your place at the table.
How should I dress?
Guests are asked to dress only in black and white clothing, but that does not mean you need to be in a tux or formal gown! Elegance is great if you feel inspired, but creativity is even more fun. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed folks in attendance.
What time should I arrive? WHAT TIME DOES DINNER END?
Set-up and mingling begins at 5:30 PM (do not arrive earlier than 5:30 to “save seats”) and dinner begins at 6:30 PM. Dinner concludes at 8:00 PM. You’re invited to attend a special dueling pianos concert inside the theatre starting at 8:30 PM (tickets sold separately, and the concert is limited to 250 people).
Do I have to bring my printed ticket?
Yes. A mobile or printed ticket is fine.
I can no longer attend. CAN I GET A REFUND?
Tickets are not refundable for any reason, but you can give your tickets to someone else if you cannot attend.
What happens if it rains?
The Black & White Dinner is a rain or shine event. We will cancel if conditions are dangerous.
I have another question!
Please don't hesitate to contact us with additional questions!