On Saturday July 8, Concern Foundation for cancer research successfully produced its 43rd Annual Block Party, Kingdom of Concern, on the back lot of Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood. The evening of revelry, feasting, and dance drew nearly 4,000 guests and raised $1.7 million for cancer research.
The backlot was filled with 70 food and beverage vendors, including 1212, Button Mash, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Morton’s Beverly Hills, STK Los Angeles, Trejo’s Tacos, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and more. Entertainment included performances on multiple stages and live music by The Merry Wives of Windsor, Sportive Tricks, and the Tom Nolan Band. Attendees also enjoyed casino-style games, renaissance characters, and a live and silent auction.
This year, the Spirit of Concern Humanitarians awards were presented to Eden Alpert, Kelly Stone and Bruce Singer. Eden Alpert is a community activist who has worked with several prominent non-profit organizations in the LA area. Kelly Stone and Bruce Singer have been committed to Planet Hope whose programs provide summer camps, food and warmth resources, medical and dental care and more to terminally ill and homeless children.
The Best of LA® on Los Angeles magazine’s street presented the INFINITI Lounge that featured live cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef and restaurateur Scott Conant of West Hollywood’s The Ponte. Guests also enjoyed an EQUINOX Recharge Lounge, a photo booth sponsored by Pacific Standard Time: LA/ LA, and tastings from The Macallan, Duvel, and Peerless Coffee & Tea. With the support of sponsors, Los Angeles magazine donated $25,000 to Concern Foundation.
Participating Vendors
ENTERTAINMENT
D’City Sound
Guild of St. Helena’s
Master of Ceremonies: Frank Mottek from KNX1070
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sportive Tricks
The Tom Nolan Band
EXPERIENCES
3D Cheeze photos
Beauty Bus Foundation
Brian Kramer digital photo studio sponsored by Hanasab and Fraser Insurance
California Healing Arts College
Colleen O’Hara’s Beauty Academy
Elegance International School of Professional Makeup
EQUINOX
INFINITI
Island Ink airbrush tattoos
Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA
FOOD
1212 Santa Monica
Bar Hayama
Button Mash
CAFÉ del REY
California Sushi Academy
Casablanca Restaurant & Catering Service
Cornucopia Caterers presents Chef Dennis Timashpolsky
Dulan’s on Crenshaw Soul Food
El Floridita Cuban Supper Club
Factor’s Famous Deli
Farm Fresh To You
The Flats
Fogo de Chao
Giacomino Drago Group of Restaurants
The Grill on the Alley
Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill & Jazz
The Hideout
The Independence
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Laurel Point Restaurant
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Maria’s Italian Kitchen
Miracle Noodle
Morton’s Beverly Hills
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills
Pink’s Hot Dogs
popchips
Porta Via Beverly Hills
Prufrock Pizzeria
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
Savore Cuisine
Slab
Someone’s in the Kitchen
STK Los Angeles
Tavern
Trejo’s Tacos
Upper Crust Pizzeria
The Urban Oven
BEVERAGE
Asahi Beer U.S.A.
buzzbox premium cocktails
Coca Cola Products
Copa d’Oro
Don Q
Duvel
Fireman’s Brew
The Love Song Bar
The Macallan
Mama’s Boy Infusions
Pasquini Espresso Co.
Peerless Coffee & Tea
Reed’s Ginger Brews
Suja
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Viticoltori Ca’ Di Frara Oltrepo Pavese
Weaver’s Coffee & Tea
DESSERT
Bertha Mae’s Brownies Co.
BUZZBAR Alcohol Infused Frozen Treats for adults
Choctál Single-Origin Ice Cream
Dandy Don’s Home Made Ice Cream
DeLuscious Cookies & Milk
The Fry Girl
The Gluten Free Goddess Bakery
Jennifer Pennifer Bakes
Just Jan’s
La Provence Patisserie & Café
Mychal’s Howl at the Moon Café
Rita’s Italian Ice of Santa Clarita Valley
Somebody’s Mother’s Chocolate Sauce
SuperCool Creamery
Photo credit: Jeff Drongowski and Michael Bezjian
