The Morris’ launched ‘Moonlight Market,” a weekly, open-air bazaar featuring local vendors, their goods, and services, operating from 2PM to 6PM every Saturday. Concession transactions are processed through the FanFood app available for free download on Google Play, the AppStore, and accessible via b it.ly/moonlightfood. Newark Moonlight Cinema continues to operate as a cashless venue. Classic movie theatre favorites, from freshly popped popcorn to assorted candies, also remain on the menu. ‘Moonlight,’ the new onsite eatery made of repurposed shipping containers, features date-night decadence including gourmet crab cakes, lobster rolls, and the return of crowd favorite – Yardy Wings, an original recipe by Moonlight’s kitchen manager and emerging culinary artist, Lindell “Yardy” Calder. “We have also seized the moment to further demonstrate our vision by adding amenities, features, and events that enrich the experience of our patrons.” “As we rise to the challenge of testing our business model through a major move, we have not wavered in our commitment to bring affordable and fun entertainment to our city,” declared Ayana Stafford-Morris, co-owner and founder of Newark Moonlight Cinema. container-backed viewing screens that will run distinct films each evening, Thursday to Sunday through October 31st. The new layout features two upcycled, 800-sq. Opening weekend concluded Sunday, July 25th with unforgettable 2020 performances by two dynamic women of color: “The Photograph,” starring Issa Rae and Viola Davis in August Wilson’s, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”Įrected at the site of the former Baxter Terrace complex, the community where the Stafford family originates and where Ayana was raised, the drive-in will park up to 300 cars per night, an average of 600 to 800 ‘Moonlighters daily. Jordan closed the cinematic line-up with his 2021 action-thriller, “Without Remorse,” a film based on the 1993, New York Times Best-Selling novel by Tom Clancy. Hollywood leading man and famed Newarker, Michael B. ![]() Moonlighters were invited to adorn Zamunda-like attire in honor of Eddie Murphy’s, “Coming 2 America,” the first showing of that evening. The first 75 Newark residents with paid admission tickets and proof of address received a free popcorn throughout opening weekend. On Saturday, July 24, 2021, emcee DJ Lil’ Man kicked off festivities, welcoming new and returning guests to the state’s only Black-owned drive-in movie theatre. He reached out to the owners and we just put the play together in like 45 days and then the business was open.NEWARK, NJ – (Monday, July 19, 2021) – On the weekend of its one-year anniversary, Newark natives Ayana Stafford-Morris and Siree Morris are set to reopen Newark Moonlight Cinema at a new location - 220 Orange Street, a less than five-minute trek from its prior downtown locale. “ made the suggestion to use the Bears stadium. “I was like, ‘I think we can do this in our city,’ it seemed like a pretty easy setup,” Stafford-Morris said. ![]() Stafford-Morris said she had been wanting to open a movie theater for years, but the idea of a drive-in hit after one of her own films, “Why Is We Americans?,” was featured at an outdoor film festival. The owners, filmmaker Ayana Stafford-Morris and real estate developer Siree Morris, have made it a point to show films that highlight Black actors, filmmakers and culture since the cinema was founded last year at the site of the former Newark Bears stadium. Jordan on Saturday, while Sunday’s showing includes “The Photograph” starring Issa Rae and August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” with performances by Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. For its opening weekend, visitors can choose from Eddie Murphy’s “Coming 2 America” or “Without Remorse” starring Michael B.
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