SHUT DOWN CHILDHOOD HUNGER AT ANNUAL DISH IT OUT EVENT

Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP) in their fight against childhood hunger at their annual Dish it Out event on Sunday, October 22 at High Street in North Phoenix. BGCMP serves more than 11,000 K-12 youth across the Valley in their premier out-of-school-time programs in 13 Clubs. Every year, the Clubs serve more than 339,000 healthy meals and 336,000 healthy snacks. Dish It Out helps BGCMP provide these meals and programs to children in need.

Dish It Out attendees will enjoy mouthwatering cuisine from more than 60+ top-rated local restaurants such as Citizen Public House/The Gladly, Chino Bandino, The Vig, Wild Thaiger. Adult beverages will be featured including craft brews from Crescent Crown partners including Ballast Point, Lagunitas and San Tan. Breakthru Beverage will be hosting cocktails and wine stations at this year’s event featuring Belvedere Vodka, Gentleman Jack, Dalmore Scotch, Red Bull Mocktails and many more.

Additionally, attendees can enjoy live entertainment from local bands such as The Walkens, The Rich Berra Band (KISS FM- Jonnjay & Rich Show) Chris Jacome’s Trio Flamenco as they watch the Valley’s most advanced Chefs compete for the title of 2017 Dish It OutChampion. All proceeds throughout the event will directly benefit the deserving children who rely on the

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP) for meals, award winning programs and fun.

WHAT: Dish It Out, one of the Valley’s premier culinary events, brings together more than 60 top-rated local restaurants, beer, wine, and cocktails. Local bands entertain guests and local celebrity chefs will compete for the title of Dish It Out Champion. Ticket prices include all food and beverage. All proceeds are donated to BGCMP.

WHO: 3,000 well-heeled, well-fed guests from around the Valley

WHERE: High Street - 5415 East High St., Phoenix, AZ 85054

WHEN: October 22, 5 – 8 p.m., 4:15 p.m. VIP admittance

This upscale evening is for adults age 21 and older; IDs will be checked at the door and attire is dressy casual. General Admission tickets are $75 a person, and VIP tickets are $500. A VIP ticket includes exclusive access to additional restaurants, unique sampling experiences, a private bar and whiskey and cigar lounge where guests can experience a whiskey tasting and hand-rolled cigars. VIP guests will also enjoy a private band.

Tickets are available for purchase online and are all-inclusive. For more information about the event, purchasing tickets and becoming a sponsor, visit www.dishitoutaz.org.