Arts & Entertainment

Dine In The Middle Of State Street To Benefit Newtown Theatre

The elegant alfresco dinner is held in the middle of N. State Street, which will be closed for the evening.

The annual Black and White dinner is held in the middle of N. State Street.
The annual Black and White dinner is held in the middle of N. State Street. (Newtown Theatre)

NEWTOWN, PA — The 4th annual Newtown Black & White Dinner to benefit the Newtown Theatre is scheduled for Sept. 7 along N. State Street.

The elegant alfresco dinner is held in the middle of the street, which will be closed for the evening.

The event begins at 6 p.m., when diners arrive to find one long communal table draped in white linens in the middle of the street. Diners can decorate their space at the table and enjoy live jazz music.

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Dinner starts at 7 p.m.

After dinner, attendees can attend a free screening of 1940s "His Girl Friday" inside the theatre.

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Attendees are asked to dress only in black and white (formal wear is not required) and bring everything they need for dinner under the stars, including food and black and white décor.

Creativity will be rewarded with prizes for the Best Dressed Man and Woman, Best Dressed Group, Most Elegant Table, and Most Creative Table.

The cost to attend is $100 for two tickets.

Tickets are available at: TheNewtownTheatre.com/blackandwhitedinner. Group discounts are available.

All proceeds from the Black & White Dinner benefit the historic Newtown Theatre.

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