February 2, 2016: Hockey Scores With Revamped All-Star Game, Designers Move Shows to Accommodate Kanye Spectacle, SFX Entertainment Declares Bankruptcy

1. HOCKEY SCORES WITH REVAMPED ALL-STAR GAME: After a disappointing all-star game last year, the N.H.L. revamped its format for this weekend’s exhibition in Nashville with several rounds of 3-on-3 mini tournaments leading up to a championship. The experiment was a success. Yahoo Sports: “Twenty-minute period. Musical act. Twenty-minute period, same players. Musical act. Twenty-minute period, same players, final buzzer, MVP gets a car, we all go home. That’s been the NHL All-Star Game for at least the last 25 years. So this new format breathed new life into it. Three different games provided three different experiences. The musical acts were spread out. The whole thing felt looser and more relaxed … The bones of thing are stronger than they have been for years. And so were the ratings.” http://yhoo.it/1PwocEI

2. DESIGNERS MOVE SHOWS TO ACCOMMODATE KANYE SPECTACLE: Two fashion designers have moved their New York Fashion Week shows after suddenly finding themselves competing with Kanye West’s just-announced fashion and music spectacle at Madison Square Garden on February 11. It’s the second year in a row West has inserted himself into the calendar. Fashionista: “While the element of surprise might add to the buzz and excitement surrounding West's show, it puts other designers in a tough spot. Even an established, respected brand can't expect to compete.” http://bit.ly/1nIpNgI

3. SFX ENTERTAINMENT DECLARES BANKRUPTCY: After months of speculation about its financial future, SFX Entertainment declared bankruptcy on Monday. The New York Times: “According to an announcement, the company’s many festivals around the world, including Electric Zoo, Tomorrowland, Mysteryland and Stereosonic, will go on as planned, and other businesses, like its digital music store Beatport, will remain operational. … SFX’s reorganization raises questions about the future of the company, including whether pieces of it will be bought by rivals in the concert and live-entertainment businesses.” http://nyti.ms/1SopHrs

* LOCAL NEWS *

BOSTON:  The Boston Ballet Ball will be held at the Castle at Park Plaza on February 6. The event has a Parisian theme, with design by Altieri Events.

CHICAGO:  The Good Food Festival & Conference will take place March 24-26 at UIC Forum on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The event will feature panels, cooking demonstrations, workshops, and more.

LAS VEGAS:  Nominees were announced Monday for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards, slated for April 3 at MGM Grand Garden Arena and airing on CBS.

LOS ANGELES:  Entertainment Weekly hosted a celebration honoring this year’s SAG awards nominees at the Chateau Marmont on January 29. DJ Michelle Pesce spun for the crowd, and Maybelline New York sponsored.

Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA:  Vintro Hotel South Beach will join Curio—A Collection by Hilton in March. The hotel has 50 rooms and can hold events of about 50 guests each on its terrace and its rooftop lounge.

NEW YORK:  Cookies for Kids' Cancer will have its third annual Chefs for Kids' Cancer benefit—which raises funds for children's cancer research—February 23 at Metropolitan West. The event will be hosted by chef Mario Batali and feature food from New York area chefs including Bobby Flay and Dominique Ansel.

The Deadline Club Awards Dinner will take place May 10 at the Waldorf Astoria. The event will announce the winners in 31 categories of New York journalism.

Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork

ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA:  The Orlando Boat Show will take place Friday-Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center.

SAN FRANCISCO:  Super Bowl City opened on Saturday with a concert from Chris Isaac and a fireworks show. SF Gate: sfg.ly/1UCKi8I

The fifth annual Y for Youth Luncheon, which supports San Francisco youth programs, will take place March 18 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

TORONTO:  Financial Post: “Corus Entertainment says it’s expanding in the live events business, starting with a two-day country music in July that’s associated with its CMT specialty TV channel. … The company says future Corus Live events will be built around its brands for kids, families and women.” http://bit.ly/23ET7VH

The Canadian Film Centre will host its 22nd annual gala and auction at the Carlu on Wednesday. The event was inspired by the Norman Jewish film Moonstruck.

WASHINGTON, D.C.:  The cocktail bar Columbia Room will host a private preview event Thursday in advance of its reopening. The venue is also planning to open a “Punch Garden” in the spring.

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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Michele Laufik, Jill Menze, Anna Sekula, and Ian Zelaya in New York.

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