77th Annual Academy Awards - Governors Ball Overview

	Governors Ballroom Rendering

Overall Concept
This year’s Governors Ball seeks to combine the opulence of old Hollywood with the contemporary motif of a modern-day dinner club. The room will reflect a vibrant palette of colors including sienna, persimmon, copper and brick, complimented with accents of jade. Tiered levels of seating framed by banister panels combined with an innovative ceiling treatment transform the ballroom’s physical space into a romantic, intimate setting. Golden hues of amber from tabletop lamps add to the atmosphere.

Layout
The layout consists of a combination of rectangular tables and low banquette seating. The stage is elevated to a balcony level on the south end of the ballroom where an expansive center aisle continues to give easy access from the north to south exteriors.

Ceiling
The ceiling is an arrangement of interwoven panels tiered from the perimeter to the center of the room, meeting at the focal point, the stage.

Wall Treatment
Fabric panels consisting of a combination of two-toned burgundy crushed satin and shimmer sheer brick organza act as a compliment to the décor elements throughout the room.

Floor Treatment
The tiered floor will be softened by sisal carpet and hardwood aisles.

	Governors Ballroom Table Rendering

Table Setting
A fitted rust basecloth accents tables and is layered with geometric patterned runners placed horizontally. Dramatic rust red platters are preset, complimented by geometric china. The tabletop is further adorned with lamps and cymbidium orchids.

Exterior
There is an easy transition from the inside to the outside where zen gardens and seating vignettes are featured. All bars will be backed by floral paintings.

Entertainment
This year’s entertainment will include The Gregg Field Orchestra featuring Renee Olstead.

77 th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball February 27, 2005 Hors d’Oeuvres Roasted New Potatoes with Caviar and Crème Fraîche Smoked Salmon Pizza with Caviar Kobe Beef Burgers with Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onions Mini Vietnamese Spring Rolls Samosas with Tamarind Glaze Pre Set Antipasti Platter Smoked Salmon Oscar Chino Farms Chopped Vegetable Salad Asparagus with Prosciutto di Parma Marinated Mushrooms with Balsamic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Truffled Artichokes Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Roasted Peppers Bruschetta with Marinated Tomatoes and Basil Served Amuse (Demi Tasse with Demi Spoon) Chilled Potato Leek Soup with Iranian Osetra Caviar Entrée Duo Plate: Slow Braised Kobe Beef Shortribs with Wild Mushroom Crust And Kabocha Squash Puree And Sweet Maine Lobster “En Croute” with Black Winter Truffles from Perigord Dessert   “The Oscar I Love” Toasted Almond and Espresso Cream Torte with Jivara Milk Chocolate Mousse