Concern Foundation's ‘Out-Of-This-World’ 49th Annual Block Party To Take Over Paramount Studios Hollywood
- By: Ashley Joy Parker
Food, fun and fab entertainment.…
As the summer social scene heats up in LA, the Concern Foundation will host its highly anticipated 49th Annual Block Party, Hollywood’s premier outdoor food, beverage, and entertainment extravaganza.
Taking place, Saturday, July 13 from 6pm to 11 p.m., the iconic event, sponsored by Los Angeles Magazine, will unfold on the historic backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood, bringing together 4,000 guests for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising vital funds for cancer research.
This year’s Block Party theme, MISSION CONCERN – CONQUERING CANCER THE FINAL FRONTIER, pays tribute to the Stanley and Joyce Black Family Foundation for their outstanding contributions to the community and 3 GENERATIONS – A LEGACY OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. The event promises a galactic extravaganza of culinary delights, top-notch beverages, and captivating live entertainment across multiple stages.
Attendees can indulge in a culinary journey through the streets of Paramount’s Backlot, sampling an array of gourmet food tastings, desserts, spirits, cocktails, wines, and beers.
Musical performances by the Tom Nolan Band on the Main Launch Pad, D’ City Sound & Events presented by the Hirsch Family Foundation, and the Vibrato Intergalactic Cantina featuring the Jason Goldstein Sextet with Lilli Passero, and other special artists will set the tone for an electric atmosphere.
Guests will find themselves celebrating the wonders of the cosmos and hope for a cancer-free future while experiencing Brian Kramer PhotographyDigital Photo Studio sponsored by NorthernTrust, casino style gaming for prizes presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, a photo booth by SnapItStudio.com, a specialty lounge areas provided by Souza Insurance, shuttle services at the event sponsored by Motev, spa services provided by Fairmont Spa Century Plaza, and glamour makeovers by the Beauty Bus Foundation.
The highlight of the evening will be the online silent & live auctions featuring exclusive items and extraordinary packages, offering attendees one-of-a-kind opportunities to support cancer research.
PATICIPATING RESTAURANTS
This year’s restaurants showcasing cosmic culinary creations include:
- 1212 Santa Monica
- A.O.C. Wine Bar
- Arth Bar + Kitchen
- Brique French Toastery
- Café Dulce
- California Sushi Academy
- Casablanca Restaurant
- Champion’s Curry
- ChubbyFoods by Chubby Group
- Churn
- Dulan’s on Crenshaw
- Emporium Thai
- Factor’s Famous Deli
- Farm Fresh To You
- Fogo de Chão
- Fresh Brothers
- Gyu-Kaku
- Hayama
- Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill & Jazz
- La Boheme
- Leona’s Sushi House & The Village
- Mama M Sushi
- Maria’s Italian Kitchen
- Miracle Noodle,
- Nobu Malibu
- Ocean Prime Beverly Hills
- Pink Taco
- Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs
- Porta Via
- Portillo’s
- Ratatouille Catering
- Room Service Neighborhood
- Settecento DTLA
- SITK – Someone’s In The Kitchen
- STK Los Angeles
- The Grill on the Alley
- Tokyo Kitchen
- Uchi West Hollywood
DESSERTS
Desserts will be presented by:
- Bea’s Bakery
- Sugar & Grace Bakeshop
- Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co.
- Chocolate and the Chip
- DeLuscious Cookies & Milk
- Just Jan’s
- Krack’d Snacks
- La Conversation Bakery
- Lei’d Cookies
- Mamala’s Mandel Bread
- Melona
- Mochidoki
- Mychal’s Coffee & Bakery
- Pietro’s Favorite Lemon Ice
- Porto’s Bakery & Café
- The Gourmandise School, The Toffee Twins, and Mauna Loa Ice Cream Truck.
COFFEE & TEAS
Coffee and tea will be provided by:
SPIRITS & COCKTAILS
Top-tier brands will be making a big bang by featuring their finest spirits and specialty cocktails from favorites such as:
WINES, BEER & WATER
Specially selected supernova wineries including:
- Austin Hope
- Bella Luna Estate Winery
- Bido Wines
- DAOU Vineyards
- Deutsch Family Wines & Spirits
- Frey Vineyards
- J. Lohr
- Lasseter Family Winery
- Mesa Del Sol Vineyards,
- Miner Family Winery
- Oak Farm Vineyards
- ONX Wines
- SLO Coast Wine
- Venge Vineyards
- Wilson Creek Winery
Asahi Super Dry and Common Space Brewery will be pouring Beer, and HOP WTR and smartwater will be hydrating humans all throughout the event.
Block Party Details
When: Saturday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Paramount Studios Hollywood, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
Why: Founded in 1968, the Concern Foundation is an independent, volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to raising and granting funds to support cancer research world wide.
Tickets: HERE
