Oscars Party

A money tree, meant to represent prosperity, featured orange ribbons strung with real and fake dollar bills.

A costumed Smokey the Bear welcomed smokers to the smoking section.

For each of the markets, XA, the Experiential Agency cast 40 models, who were dressed as spies in the white and red colors of the new USA Network show.

As guests entered the Aragon Ballroom, models dressed as "hired spies" passed flutes of champagne. The so-called spies also gave guests "missions," or fun, thematic tasks to complete throughout the evening.

The menu included a modern Russian twist with deconstructed borscht.

The painting of St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow by Russian artist Simon Kozhin was projected on the walls of the dining space, setting the tone for the evening’s “Holiday Treasures from Russia” theme.

A 140-foot replica of the Brooklyn Bridge dominated the reception space. The weight-bearing structure could hold as many as 200 guests, and they were encouraged to stroll along it.

Later in the evening, spotlights lit up to reveal burnt-out cars and trucks with plants spilling out of them.

Bathed in green light, live trees and plants filled the industrial venue.

In March, space technology firm SpaceX hosted a reception for clients and partners at Washington’s Carnegie Library. At the event, guests could play Space Invaders, the screen for which was projected onto the walls of the venue.

An interactive art installation, which showed guests' figures mapped into the constellations using Kinect technology, offered out-of-this-world entertainment at the Canadian Film Centre's annual gala and auction at the Carlu in February 2012.

Hunting-lodge-style decor gave the section for menswear label Odin a more masculine aesthetic.

An area called "Tom's Tannery" showcased authentic animal hides and hunting bows and arrows.

To promote the second season of its show Mountain Men, History crafted a veritable forest in New York City's Union Square. The Michael Alan Group produced the promotion and used real trees, vines, and dirt to cover public space.

To represent the Teton Mountain Range, the event had two rock walls, which visitors were invited to climb. One of the walls was sponsored by Blue Range Mountain.

Gifts for the Good Life created different "care packages" with survival supplies, including hangover relief for late nights, candies, games, snacks, and energy bars. Guests were also greeted at the airport by Colorado Travel Solutions staffers, who handed out backpacks filled with essentials, like water bottles, snacks, and travel pillow and blanket sets.

Pieces of assorted local jerky were up for grabs in rustic Mason jars.

Candied orange and ginger slices dipped in white and dark chocolate were served in "seal and peel" envelopes. In total, more than 3,000 "rations" of food were prepared and served by Love Catering. "The food had to be packaged to withstand the environment while still being sophisticated," said Clausz.

The combination meal of wild salmon tartare, quail egg, horseradish emulsion, dill, and potato gaufrette is part of Love Catering's repertoire, but, according to owner Hermes Clausz, "rendered completely new and different [served] in an anchovy tin that had to be pulled open." Guests ("survivors") were given a stainless steel mini tool (sfork) and told it was "essential to their survival" so they could eat different appetizers with it.

A costumed bear nodded to the theater's upcoming spring spectacle, "Bellboys, Bears, and Baggage." At the event, guests could bid $50 to play pool with the bear. Those who beat the bear at the game won a six-pack of beer.

USA Network worked with Escape the Room to create a live puzzle game based on the new show Dig.

Newspaper boys interacted with guests and attracted attention to the silent auction throughout the evening.

Framed newspaper articles about the lunar landing—dated July 21, 1969—sat on display in the foyer.

A mock newspaper reported that Kübler absinthe is legal in the U.S.

Newsprint wallpaper and pillows and pedestals bearing graphic fonts popped at The Newsroom party.

A custom installation in Paramount's fountain used reengineered vintage TVs.

Large vinyl prints on the bar showcased archival photos of the auxiliary board's founding members, as well as old newspaper articles that detailed the beginnings of the group.

Some of the tables’ centerpieces featured precarious stacks of gold coins. To create them, Stark and his staff drilled holes into the foiled-wrapped chocolates and then used a rod to stabilize the pile.

Fake money and foggy lighting led guests into the basement of the hotel. Chad Hudson Designs let the industrial ruggedness of the building speak for itself by keeping the entrance's decor to a minimum.

Throw pillows included fake stuffed money bags.

The former Los Angeles Stock Exchange building has reopened as Exchange LA, a nightlife and event venue offering top-end audiovisual capabilities, plus original Art Deco character and original historic elements.