Day at the Apollo Theater (Black History Movie Night)
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Date: Anytime
Total Cost: $30 - $50 (depending on number of guest)
Total Cost: $30 - $50 (depending on number of guest)
Supplies
chickpeas ($.88+/can)
chickpeas ($.88+/can)
Popcorn
($1.25)
Household
seasonings and olive oil
Sweet
potatoes ($.99/lb)
Mixed
nuts ($6)
Fresh
fruit ($9+)
Bread
($1.50)
Peanut
butter ($2)
Pita
Chips ($2.50)
Hummus
($3)
Drinks
($10+)
Whatever
other snack foods you want ($$)
Netflix or RedBox
Our black history movie night was a marathon of fun! It started mid-day so we could watch a few films and have time to talk and discuss in between! I made cinnamon + sugar roasted
chickpeas and homemade sweet potato chips because I had the ingredients in my
pantry. You can serve whatever snack foods float your boat! Throw in a few Izze drinks and some girl scout cookies and it's officially a party!
The most important thing about movie
night is the film selection and comfort of your guests. We made sure to have a large selection
and let our guests vote on which films they wanted to watch. We also made sure we
had plenty of blankets and pillows on hand (and one comfy couch).
As an added touch and to make sure my
hardwoods didn’t end up with food stains or cup rings, I made my guest their
own black history themed placemats. Some had quotes; others had black iconic
figures. It was a simple DIY laminated placemat and a great party favor. I have
2 extras (see photos) that I will give away. Just leave a comment on this post for
a chance to win!
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| quick & easy lighting |
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| finger snack foods + cookies |
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| fruit toast (with peanut butter) |
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| DIY placemat 1 (front & back) |
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| DIY placemat 2 (front & back) |
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