Pasadena Playhouse hosted a VIP reception “blocktail party” at Alibaba Pictures as part of its Block Party Centennial last week. Alibaba Pictures President Wei Zhang, Mayor Terry Tornek, Playhouse board members, donors, friends and VIP guests enjoyed appetizers while overlooking the Pasadena Playhouse Block Party. The Playhouse is celebrating 100 years in Pasadena. The event chair was Sheila Grether-Marion.