Planning the Oscar After Party: The Governor’s Ball Preview

The Governor’s Ball is considered by some to be the Super Bowl of “A-list” parties, and one of the highlights of the Academy Awards weekend.
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Planning the Oscar After Party: The Governor’s Ball Preview
A general view shows crystals hanging from the ceiling at a preview of the 84th annual Academy Awards Governors Ball at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 25, in Hollywood. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
2/26/2012
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9/29/2015
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Cheryl Cecchetto (Lisa Elia Public Relations)

HOLLYWOOD— It’s considered by some to be the Super Bowl of “A-list” parties, and one of the highlights of the Academy Awards weekend. That is of course the celebration that immediately follows the awards show—that swanky after-party known as the Governor’s Ball.

This year marks the 84th annual Governor’s Ball. A preview of the lavish event took place on Saturday, Feb. 25, the evening before the show in the Hollywood & Highland 5th Floor Ballroom of the Kodak Theatre.

The Governors Ball Chair, Jeffrey Kurland, and the Governors Ball Producer, Cheryl Cecchetto, hosted the preview event.

Cecchetto, the founder and president of Sequoia Productions has been the event organizer for the Governor’s Ball for 23 years running—a statement of excellence about her company. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Cecchetto herself has become a celebrity within the realm of event production, having been interviewed by most major media regarding her work with the Governor’s Ball.

Jeffery Kurland, a veteran Hollywood costume designer is overseeing the décor, menu, and entertainment planning for the event, and will design the attire to be worn by the evening’s staff. His accomplishments include an Oscar nomination for costume design in Bullets over Broadway, as well as many other notable productions including Erin Brockovich, Oceans Eleven and Inception.

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Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck poses with a tray of Gold chocolate Oscars as chefs continue with preparations during a media preview on February 23, 2012 in Hollywood of food and beverages to be served at the Governor's Ball immediately following the 84th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images)

Austrian celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck created the menu along with Matt Bencivenga and Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard. Puck is a celebrated restaurateur, an award-winning chef, philanthropist, and Emmy winner. Puck has pleased the palates of those attending the Governor’s Ball for the past 18 years. This year’s menu features over 50 dishes including appetizers and a 25-course dinner of small portions.

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A general view shows a tree with lights at a preview of the 84th annual Academy Awards Governors Ball at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 25, in Hollywood, Calif. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

A sampling of the menu include such creations as smoked salmon on Oscar flatbread with caviar and crème fraiche, spicy tuna tartare in sesame miso cones with masago, and assorted Wolfgang Puck signature pizzas. Crab and lobster Louie and gold wrapped baked potato with caviar and crème fraiche are among the entrée options.

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A general view shows crystals hanging from the ceiling at a preview of the 84th annual Academy Awards Governors Ball at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 25, in Hollywood. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)