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The 2011 Governors Ball had a "mod illusions" theme that translated into '60s-style black-and-white color scheme. A 60-foot-wide elevated circular dance floor and revolving orchestra platform served as the centerpiece of the event.

The dizzying black-and-white pattern transformed the room, with striped linens and chair covers for the 3,900 guests.

The 2010 Governors Ball had a celestial-inspired theme and used around 3,000 mirrored balls to emulate a starry night sky.

LED lights from Images by Lighting changed colors against tall beaded columns that framed the custom 60-foot-wide ballroom stage.

The 2007 Governors Ball turned heads when its decor changed an hour into the party; the white voile ceiling treatment opened up to reveal to descending domes.

Another part of the decor transformation occurred when fabric dramatically fell from pillars and the silhouette of the Emmy statuette was revealed.

To highlight its upcoming movie Northpole, the Hallmark Channel created Christmas in July at a private residence in Beverly Hills. The event, produced by Along Came Mary Events, featured a dessert buffet table beneath dozens of sparkling crystal chandeliers in the grand ballroom.

After abandoning its seated dinner format last year, the ball, produced and designed once again by Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions, stuck with a sampling of more than 50 passed bites and plates from Wolfgang Puck and chef Matt Bencivenga, including a greater emphasis on meatless dishes. Academy governor Jeffrey Kurland returned to chair the ball.

Mark Held of Mark's Garden matched the overall aubergine color scheme using orchids, artichokes, calla lilies, kale, and fern shoots as part of the floral decor. And flowers appeared to grow out of the pedestals of glass-topped cocktail tables.

Disco balls hung over an appropriately glittery dance floor at Elton John's bash. Imagery from Neuro Drinks showed on a screen above. Chopard and Wells Fargo also sponsored.

For Essence's sixth annual pre-Oscar award luncheon, Candace Purdie Montgomery worked with Caravents to drape the Beverly Hills Hotel in a rich palette of gold, black, and slate blue, reflected in the ballroom, lounge, custom linens, screen graphics, and lighting effects. A recurring motif of ornate gold frames decked the space, from the press wall to sponsor integrations in the lounge to the stage set. For the first time, the table configuration included a mix of round and rectangular tables, making the room feel larger.