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Governors Ball Décor
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The 12'x30' photographic blowup of the first Academy Awards
banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will be the centerpiece
of the anniversary décor at the Governors Ball.
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This year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences marks
the 75th Anniversary of the Academy Awards.
This year's Governors Ball will pay homage to 75 years of the Academy's
history. The theme will reflect 75 years of nostalgia, sophistication
and celebrations. The Governors Ball décor has been inspired
by the first Awards Dinner, which took place at the Blossom Room
at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, on May 16, 1929. A neutral
palette with black, white, silver and sepia tones will further enhance
the splendor of this Diamond Anniversary.
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Ceiling - Inspired by the Blossom Room ceiling at the Roosevelt
Hotel in Hollywood, a drop ceiling will be created using a duplicate
pattern of the diamond-patterned ceiling.
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Walls - Oversized black and white photographs from the first
dinner and images from each subsequent decade will be backed
by fabrics of burnt-out vintage fabrics from floor to ceiling.
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Layout - The layout consists of all rectangular tables. The
dance floor is located in the center of the room with a circular
revolving stage.
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Tablecloth - The tablecloths are antique white diamond-patterned
silk runner overlays with black velvet borders and beaded trim
to represent the period. Base cloths are black Dupioni silk
kick-pleat tablecloths.
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Carpet - The entire ballroom will be covered in white carpeting.
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Centerpieces - Three styles of floral arrangements of white
orchids and calla lilies will adorn the tables. Jeweled antique
frames on each table with historical memorabilia to include
75 years of Academy photographs, the first ticket, the first
menu and many others.
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Cuisine - Guests will enjoy the fine cuisine of Wolfgang Puck.
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Entertainment - The entertainment will include the Gregg Fields
Orchestra, a 30-piece string orchestra, and feature Patti Austin
performing music from past Academy Award winning FIlms.
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Waiter's Uniforms - All of the waiters will be in white tux
tails, white gloves and 1920s groomed hair.
Governors Ball Cuisine
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Wolfgang Puck and pastry chef Sherry Yard prepared marquis
of chocolate creme brulee with 75- bean Tahitian vanilla ice
cream.
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For the ninth consecutive year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences has chosen master chef Wolfgang Puck to create the
cuisine at this year's post-Oscar®-show
Governors Ball.
The Governors Ball, where Oscar nominees, winners, presenters and
performers celebrate, is the official party of the 75th Anniversary
Academy Awards. Puck's company, Wolfgang Puck
Catering and Events, will prepare and serve his culinary creations.
"The Academy has a longstanding relationship with Wolfgang
and we know his masterful creations will help to make the Governors
Ball a spectacular anniversary celebration," said Governors
Ball Chair Alan Bergman.
Puck and his talented team of chefs will create
the multi-course, sit-down meal for the Academy's 1,650 guests.
"In preparation for this year's Governors Ball, my staff and
I have reviewed decades of menus from throughout the Academy Awards'
75-year history," said Puck. "This year's menu will reflect
that rich history, making it an unforgettable event."
In addition to Puck's personal involvement, culinary artists from
Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events will be responsible for all cooking,
presentation and service of the food. Puck's Oscar Night®
team will include top chefs from many of his restaurants, who will
work in the state-of-the-art kitchen in the Governors Ballroom at
the Hollywood & Highland®
complex.
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