The Black & White Dinner

Join Us For Dinner!

The non-profit Newtown Theatre, the country’s oldest operating movie theatre, invites you to the fourth annual Black & White Dinner on Saturday, September 7 at 6:00 PM.

This elegant public picnic takes place on the street outside the historic Newtown Theatre building, 120 N. State Street, Newtown. Proceeds help the non-profit Newtown Theatre maintain its facility and programming.

Dress Up

Black & White Dinner guests dress only in black and white. You're welcome to coordinate outfits with a group of friends or dress up like a Hollywood legend—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, and Best Dressed Group.

Decorate

When you arrive to the Black & White Dinner, you'll find a long communal table with tablecloths and chairs waiting for you. If you'd like, you can decorate your place at the table with black and white decor. Prizes will be awarded to the pair/group with the Most Elegant Decor and the Most Creative Decor.

Upon arrival, guests can mingle, decorate their space at the communal table and enjoy live music and other entertainment until dinner begins at 7:00 PM.

Dine

Black & White Dinner guests bring a picnic dinner for you and your partner, including beverages, flatware and utensils. You're welcome to make something yourself or bring take-out from a local restaurant—the choice is yours! Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to the Black & White Dinner?

We will provide tables, chairs and white linens. You will need to bring a picnic dinner for two (including flatware and glasses), non-alcoholic beverages, desserts, and any decorations you'd like for your spot at the communal table.

How should I dress for the Black & White Dinner?

Guests are asked to dress only in black and white clothing. Elegance and creativity are encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed folks in attendance.

What's included in the ticket price?

Tickets are sold in pairs for this fundraiser. One $100 ticket admits exactly two people.

Attendees will enjoy a festive, glamorous evening of food, mingling, live music, and other entertainment, including a free screening of a black and white classic film starting at 9:00 PM.

What time should I arrive?

Set-up and mingling is from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, and dinner will be held from 7:00-9:00 PM.

Can I reserve seats for my group ahead of time?

You're welcome to buy tickets for up to four couples (eight people) at once. This does not reserve an individual table for your group, as the Black & White Dinner is comprised of one long communal table. However, you're welcome to save seats next to you if your group plans to arrive separately.

Can I buy a ticket for just one person?

You're welcome to attend with a partner, friend, or group. Upon arrival, each couple is seated at the next open pair of seats. Tickets are sold only in pairs because guests are seated across from each other at one long communal table.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket?

A mobile or printed ticket is fine.

Is my ticket refundable?

Tickets are not refundable. If you cannot attend, you may give your ticket to another group.

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 about the Black & White Dinner.