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Newtown Theatre's 3rd Annual Black & White Dinner Set For Sept. 8

​The third annual Black & White dinner hosted by the Newtown Theatre is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8.

The third annual Black & White dinner hosted by the Newtown Theatre is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8.

The fundraising event is a "festive public picnic" held on N. State Street, just outside of the historic theatre.

Guests, wearing black and white, will decorate the long communal table with black and white decor. Participants bring a picnic dinner (homemade or take out) as well as beverages (no alcohol allowed) and utensils.

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The theatre says you can 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!"

There are also prizes for table decor. "Decorations may be elegant, movie-themed, theatre-inspired—it's up to you!"

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Table set up is from 6 to 7 p.m.

Prizes for Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Woman, and Best Dressed Group are awarded after dinner. Prizes will be also awarded to those who bring the Most Elegant Decor and Most Creative Decor.

After dinner, guests will head into the theatre to enjoy a screening of Casablanca.

Tickets are $100 for two; further discounts are offered as group size gets bigger.

Click here to reserve tickets.

The Newtown Theatre is located at 120 N State St, Newtown.

Contributed image, via Newtown Theatre

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