78th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Overview

	Governors Ballroom Rendering

Overall Concept
This year’s Governors Ball is technically innovative using the power of light as the prominent décor element. Guests will enter a sleek palette and slowly travel through the various colors of the rainbow using color faders and dimmers. The ballroom’s physical space will be a secondary element to the addition of light, water and ice. A dynamic ceiling treatment using a reflective surface will adorn overhead while guests enjoy the romance that light brings to the event.

Layout
The layout consists of a combination of rectangular tables and banquette seating. The tiers will be cantilevered over the side walls which will house light faders.

Ceiling
A magnificent ceiling treatment will act as a reflective surface that will support the color faders.

	Governors Ballroom Table Setup

Wall Treatment
Uplit columns and a water wall on the east end will create movement and glow.

Table
The tablecloths will have rich, warm textures adorned with a combination of water wall centerpieces and floral centerpieces.

Exterior
The exterior resembles the likes of an exquisite Japanese garden. Illuminated seating vignettes enhance the zen ambience. Ice bars will be a great added touch of drama and a terrific chilled martini. All bars will be backed by illuminated wall panels.

Entertainment
The stage is raised to balcony level on the south side of the ballroom highlighting featured performances. A reflective dance floor sits below for guests to dance the night away.

78th Academy Awards Governors Ball March 5 th, 2006 Tray Passed Hors d’oeuvres Spicy Tuna Tartare in a Sesame Miso Cone Mini Prime Burgers with Aged Cheddar and Remoulade Warm Gougeres with Potato, Cheese and Herbs Baby Potatoes with Caviar and Chives Steak Tartare in a Black Pepper Parmesan Cone Smoked Salmon Pizza with Dill Crème Fraiche and Caviar Duck Sausage Pizza with Leeks and Spinach Four Cheese Pizza with Tomato and Fresh Basil Antipasto Assortment Marinated Baby Artichokes with Lemon Aioli Tuna Tataki with Sweet Soy Smoked Salmon “Oscar” Matzo with Osetra Caviar Chopped Vegetable Salad Sweet Crab Stuffed Tiny Spanish Peppers Citrus Marinated Shrimp Green and White Asparagus with Prosciutto Celery Root Soup with Fuji Apples and 24k Gold Pan Roasted Organic Chicken with Black Truffle Risotto Dessert: Oscar’s “Sweet Fantasy” Menu Courtesy of Wolfgang Puck