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  1. Event Tech & Virtual

The Week in Events: 'Playboy' New Year's Eve Party, Golden Globes Preview, Justin Bieber Pre-Concert Reception

Jika Gonzalez
January 6, 2012

Here’s a look at six highlights from our event coverage this week, including Playboy’s lively New Year's Eve bash, the press preview of the dinner menu for the upcoming Golden Globes, and a reception before Justin Bieber's "Home for the Holidays" concert thrown for 350 tweens and their parents.

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Photo: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com
1. Sunnybrook Hospital Hosts Pre-Reception for Justin Bieber Concert
1. Sunnybrook Hospital Hosts Pre-Reception for Justin Bieber Concert
Justin Bieber selected Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto as a beneficiary of his "Home for the Holidays" concert. The hospital's event kept 350 tweens (and their parents) entertained with a hip-hop performance.
Photo: Doug Nicholson
2. Shelborne South Beach's New Year's Eve Party
2. Shelborne South Beach's New Year's Eve Party
Lauryn Hill and rapper Nas performed on stage to help ring in the new year in front of hundreds of guests at the Shelborne South Beach’s New Year's Eve bash.
Photo: Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com
3. Golden Globes Dinner Press Preview
3. Golden Globes Dinner Press Preview
On Thursday Beverly Hilton executive hotel chef Suki Sugiura prepared dishes from an internationally influenced menu at a press preview of the Golden Globes dinner in Los Angeles.
Photo: BizBash
4. Nick Varano’s "Strega Style" New Year’s Eve Party
4. Nick Varano’s 'Strega Style' New Year’s Eve Party
At restaurateur Nick Varano’s New Year's Eve bash at Strega Waterfront in Boston, guests played on an indoor swing set.
Photo: Marc Andrew Deley/Crammed Media
5. The Official 'Playboy' New Year’s Eve Celebration
5. The Official 'Playboy' New Year’s Eve Celebration
DJ and Playmate Summer Altice wore her bunny suit to spin in the V.I.P. lounge at Playboy’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Hilton Chicago.
Photo: Courtesy of Global Adrenaline
6. Outback Bowl Gridiron Gala
6. Outback Bowl Gridiron Gala
Two drummers suspended from the ceiling played along with music provided by the DJ at the Outback Bowl Gridiron Gala in Tampa December 30.
Photo: Tacy Briggs-Troncoso/MamaRazzi Foto
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