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Oscar Night's Return to Opulence: Photos From Governors Ball, \'Vanity Fair,\' Elton John, and More

Alesandra Dubin
February 28, 2011

You might say it was a big night in Los Angeles. The parties that took over town to fete the 83rd annual Academy Awards marked a return to some of the showy opulence not seen as readily in recent years, and some new entries onto the event landscape had the roster of attendees abuzz—even if reviewers (and amateur critics lighting up the lower-case social network) couldn't get quite as excited about the ceremony itself.

A pair of dueling parties that added some commotion to the fray were Madonna's no-press party with Demi Moore at the home of manager Guy Oseary, and a new party from co-host James Franco meant to debut his new bar in the back of Supper Club Los Angeles, known as the Writer's Room. According to a source familiar with the event's production, the security was "military style." A late-night breakfast was served and old-school '80s hip-hopper DJ D-Nice spun for the crowd—an apt match for Franco's cool-kid reputation, although reports cited him as a no-show for his own event.

Apart from those two, which vied for some of the boldest-faced names, there was little shakeup in terms of the importance of the big three on the annual Oscar-night landscape: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' own Governors Ball at the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center above the Kodak Theatre, Vanity Fair's A-List bash at Sunset Tower, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation fund-raiser at the Pacific Design Center.

The Governors Ball is the must-stop spot after the awards at the Kodak Theatre downstairs. Sequoia Productions with ball chair Jeffrey Kurland produced a ball inspired by music and vintage nightclubs, with a curvilinear look, a central palm tree with a Swarovski trunk, tropical blooms by Mark's Garden, a Wolfgang Puck spread including the signature statuette-shaped golden desserts, and staff in outfits from costume designer Kurland. Sequoia's Cheryl Cecchetto described the event as "a complete return to opulence," for 1,500 A-Listers amid a sea of chic Chameleon chairs.

Next, a select few—a very select few—moved to Vanity Fair's party, which is historically the evening's top dog, and this year that reputation stood firm. The party was the culmination of the magazine's Campaign Hollywood, its annual weeklong series of events cosponsored by advertisers Chrysler and L’Oréal Paris leading up to the big night.

The bash thrown by Elton John and David Furnish, who welcomed a baby on Christmas, showed no signs of new-parent fatigue. The Elton John AIDS Foundation viewing dinner and party had production by Virginia Fout of V Productions, golden decor by Antony Todd, a steady flow of Sterling Vineyards wines, and a performance by Florence and the Machine, which necessitated some only-in-L.A. maneuvering: Singer Florence Welch performed at both the Oscar ceremony and the foundation's party, and appeared on both events' red carpets, in different attire. Accomplishing that feat required the help of a police escort—a little Hollywood magic apropos of Oscar weekend in town.

As for those parties that beat last night's rush: Interview, Hugo Boss, and omnipresent bubbly Moët & Chandon got things started way back on Tuesday to honor The Fighter director David O. Russell with a dinner at Asia de Cuba at Mondrian. Following suit on Wednesday was a dinner hosted by Harvey Weinstein and Dior at Chateau Marmont, and a Global Green USA event for 1,400 at Avalon Hollywood. And in the days that followed, leading up to Oscar night, a group of invited guests attempted to play a game of Whack-a-Mole, attending as many parties as sounded both interesting and feasible—with the added drama of rain compounding the notorious traffic this year, not to mention bitter cold—until the morning hours after the big show. For a look inside, we bring you 47 photos from 19 different events, suites, and happenings.

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Photo: Line 8 Photography
Sequoia Productions' Cheryl Cecchetto explained that she found inspiration for all the round shapes at the Governors Ball from old photographs of Esther Williams, which abounded with graceful curving lines.
Sequoia Productions' Cheryl Cecchetto explained that she found inspiration for all the round shapes at the Governors Ball from old photographs of Esther Williams, which abounded with graceful curving lines.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
A giant version of a golden Oscar statuette stood sentry at the Governors Ball, where 1,500 guests came for dinner at the Hollywood & Highland Center's Grand Ballroom following the awards.
A giant version of a golden Oscar statuette stood sentry at the Governors Ball, where 1,500 guests came for dinner at the Hollywood & Highland Center's Grand Ballroom following the awards.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
Mark Held of Mark's Garden designed the Governors Ball flowers, going for a combination of tropical blooms, orchids, and succulents, all highlighted with feathers and metallic accents for a splashy look. Bright linens came from Resource One and the rentals from Classic Party Rentals.
Mark Held of Mark's Garden designed the Governors Ball flowers, going for a combination of tropical blooms, orchids, and succulents, all highlighted with feathers and metallic accents for a splashy look. Bright linens came from Resource One and the rentals from Classic Party Rentals.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
The Governors Ball took its inspiration from the musical traditions of vintage nightclubs. Three musical acts performed on two stages. Entertainment included performances by High Society Strings, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Swing Band, and Tito Puente Jr. and His Orchestra.
The Governors Ball took its inspiration from the musical traditions of vintage nightclubs. Three musical acts performed on two stages. Entertainment included performances by High Society Strings, Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Swing Band, and Tito Puente Jr. and His Orchestra.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
About 900 staff people worked the Sequoia-produced Governors Ball, in costumes from ball chair and costume designer Jeffrey Kurland.
About 900 staff people worked the Sequoia-produced Governors Ball, in costumes from ball chair and costume designer Jeffrey Kurland.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
Guests dined in an understated, predominantly white dining room constructed at the Sunset Tower for Vanity Fair's viewing dinner.
Guests dined in an understated, predominantly white dining room constructed at the Sunset Tower for Vanity Fair's viewing dinner.
Photo: Christopher Polk/VF11/WireImage.com
Colin Firth and his wife, Livia Giuggiol, arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower after the ceremony on a carpet with logo insets and backdrop.
Colin Firth and his wife, Livia Giuggiol, arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower after the ceremony on a carpet with logo insets and backdrop.
Photo: Michael Buckner/WireImage.com
For the look of Elton John's party, producer Virginia Fout explained that 'the goal was to try to translate gold,' with lots of gold accents, reflective dance floor, hanging square tiles, with infusions of mango, beige, off white.'
For the look of Elton John's party, producer Virginia Fout explained that "the goal was to try to translate gold," with lots of gold accents, reflective dance floor, hanging square tiles, with infusions of mango, beige, off white."
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com
At the Elton John AIDS Foundation party, singer Florence Welch performed with her band, Florence and the Machine, and with party host Elton John.
At the Elton John AIDS Foundation party, singer Florence Welch performed with her band, Florence and the Machine, and with party host Elton John.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com
About 770 guests came out for Elton John's big fund-raising party, which employed a tent from Classic Party Rentals and rentals from Town & Country. The event raised close to $4 million.
About 770 guests came out for Elton John's big fund-raising party, which employed a tent from Classic Party Rentals and rentals from Town & Country. The event raised close to $4 million.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com
OK!'s party with BritWeek, produced by Precision Event Group, celebrated the British nominees at this year’s Oscars. Precision designed a film-screening suite for sponsor Raisinets, and Svedka served its cocktails.
OK!'s party with BritWeek, produced by Precision Event Group, celebrated the British nominees at this year’s Oscars. Precision designed a film-screening suite for sponsor Raisinets, and Svedka served its cocktails.
Photo: Dale Wilcox Photography/DWP
The OK! magazine pre-Oscar party took to the rooftop of the London Hotel. Precision Event Group handled the event design, production, and management.
The OK! magazine pre-Oscar party took to the rooftop of the London Hotel. Precision Event Group handled the event design, production, and management.
Photo: Dale Wilcox Photography/DWP
Tufted furnishings and white ottomans lent a clean look under the clear tent at OK!'s party.
Tufted furnishings and white ottomans lent a clean look under the clear tent at OK!'s party.
Photo: Dale Wilcox Photography/DWP
At the OK! and BritWeek party, Precision Event Group hung illuminated logo fixtures from a clear tent atop the London.
At the OK! and BritWeek party, Precision Event Group hung illuminated logo fixtures from a clear tent atop the London.
Photo: Dale Wilcox Photography/DWP
On Friday, SPEC Entertainment produced and designed a party for QVC at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
On Friday, SPEC Entertainment produced and designed a party for QVC at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.
Photo: Jennifer Graylock
A specially made gold cocktail table included an integrated backlit display that showed QVC apps on various platforms. SPEC Entertainment designed the new media table, which was fabricated by Lexington.
A specially made gold cocktail table included an integrated backlit display that showed QVC apps on various platforms. SPEC Entertainment designed the new media table, which was fabricated by Lexington.
Photo: Lisa Rose Photography
A social media station at the QVC event enabled guests to immediately send images from party to email contacts or social media sites. SPEC worked with In the Mo to build out the software that enabled it.
A social media station at the QVC event enabled guests to immediately send images from party to email contacts or social media sites. SPEC worked with In the Mo to build out the software that enabled it.
Photo: Lisa Rose Photography
The QVC party took place on a rainy Friday night beneath a tent in the Four Seasons' Wetherly Garden.
The QVC party took place on a rainy Friday night beneath a tent in the Four Seasons' Wetherly Garden.
Photo: Lisa Rose Photography
The sixth annual event known as 'Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film,' hosted by the US-Ireland Alliance and sponsored by the Irish Film Board and Culture Ireland, took to the Ebell Club of Los Angeles on Thursday.
The sixth annual event known as "Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film," hosted by the US-Ireland Alliance and sponsored by the Irish Film Board and Culture Ireland, took to the Ebell Club of Los Angeles on Thursday.
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jameson poured its spirits at the Oscar Wilde pre-Oscar event at the Ebell Club of Los Angeles. The O'Neill Group managed the event, with production management by SenovvA.
Jameson poured its spirits at the Oscar Wilde pre-Oscar event at the Ebell Club of Los Angeles. The O'Neill Group managed the event, with production management by SenovvA.
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Paul Rudd and Julia Roberts were among the big names drawn by the Oscar Wilde event.
Paul Rudd and Julia Roberts were among the big names drawn by the Oscar Wilde event.
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Mercedes-Benz took to the Soho House on Oscar night, with a viewing dinner and a chance to show off its B-Class F-Cell hydrogen electric car. A car emblazoned 'Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force' held court in the club's garage, where staffers checked guests in using iPads. Upstairs in the club, iPads also allowed guests to send photos from MVS Studios' photo station, complete with fake Oscar statuettes as props, to social media sites or email addresses immediately.
Mercedes-Benz took to the Soho House on Oscar night, with a viewing dinner and a chance to show off its B-Class F-Cell hydrogen electric car. A car emblazoned "Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force" held court in the club's garage, where staffers checked guests in using iPads. Upstairs in the club, iPads also allowed guests to send photos from MVS Studios' photo station, complete with fake Oscar statuettes as props, to social media sites or email addresses immediately.
Photo: BizBash
Rolling Stone staked a presence on Oscar weekend with its party at Drai's atop the W Hollywood. Questlove served as DJ and the Roots, off their Grammy wins, performed. Caravents produced party, which was presented by T-Mobile USA with support from liquor sponsor Skyy Infusions Dragon Fruit.
Rolling Stone staked a presence on Oscar weekend with its party at Drai's atop the W Hollywood. Questlove served as DJ and the Roots, off their Grammy wins, performed. Caravents produced party, which was presented by T-Mobile USA with support from liquor sponsor Skyy Infusions Dragon Fruit.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
Caravents created rock-and-roll-inspired decor pieces for the Rolling Stone party, making use of chains and studded belts.
Caravents created rock-and-roll-inspired decor pieces for the Rolling Stone party, making use of chains and studded belts.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
For sponsor Skyy, Caravents created a tropical-looking bar back, with fruits and bottles at the Rolling Stone party.
For sponsor Skyy, Caravents created a tropical-looking bar back, with fruits and bottles at the Rolling Stone party.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
The fourth annual Women In Film pre-Oscar cocktail party presented by Perrier-Jouet took to the Soho House on Friday. Event hosts were Halle Berry and Women in Film president Cathy Schulman.
The fourth annual Women In Film pre-Oscar cocktail party presented by Perrier-Jouet took to the Soho House on Friday. Event hosts were Halle Berry and Women in Film president Cathy Schulman.
Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images North America
At the Women in Film event, guests sipped Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne in Soho House's intimate roof garden. Gift bags for the event included MAC Cosmetics, a certificate for a blowout from Drybar, MaxMara bracelets, and a mini bottle of Perrier-Jouët.
At the Women in Film event, guests sipped Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne in Soho House's intimate roof garden. Gift bags for the event included MAC Cosmetics, a certificate for a blowout from Drybar, MaxMara bracelets, and a mini bottle of Perrier-Jouët.
Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images North America
Essence's Black Women in Hollywood event brought together a crowd of more than 300 A-listers for a luncheon award program at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday.
Essence's Black Women in Hollywood event brought together a crowd of more than 300 A-listers for a luncheon award program at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
At the Essence event, overseen by the magazine's event marketing director, Candace Purdie Montgomery, sponsor Lincoln's display stood in a customized tented lounge in the Crystal garden; the Caravents production team craned the car in over the wall two days prior.
At the Essence event, overseen by the magazine's event marketing director, Candace Purdie Montgomery, sponsor Lincoln's display stood in a customized tented lounge in the Crystal garden; the Caravents production team craned the car in over the wall two days prior.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
Harvey Weinstein and Dior hosted an Oscar dinner at Chateau Marmont on Wednesday.
Harvey Weinstein and Dior hosted an Oscar dinner at Chateau Marmont on Wednesday.
Photo: Donato Sardella/WireImage.com
Albane Cleret Communication produced the Weinstein and Dior dinner at Chateau Marmont.
Albane Cleret Communication produced the Weinstein and Dior dinner at Chateau Marmont.
Photo: Donato Sardella/WireImage.com
Karen Elson performed at Harvey Weinstein and Dior's dinner.
Karen Elson performed at Harvey Weinstein and Dior's dinner.
Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com
On Wednesday, Global Green USA's held its eighth annual pre-Oscar party at Avalon in Hollywood, with a setup from Pureology.
On Wednesday, Global Green USA's held its eighth annual pre-Oscar party at Avalon in Hollywood, with a setup from Pureology.
Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images for Global Green
More than 1,400 guests attended the Global Green event, which had musical performances by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Best Coast, and 'Portugal. The Man.' “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet” was the theme of the evening, which benefited Global Green’s initiatives to promote solutions to climate change.
More than 1,400 guests attended the Global Green event, which had musical performances by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Best Coast, and "Portugal. The Man." “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet” was the theme of the evening, which benefited Global Green’s initiatives to promote solutions to climate change.
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Global Green
At Global Green's event, Planters debuted its biodiesel-powered Nut Mobile.
At Global Green's event, Planters debuted its biodiesel-powered Nut Mobile.
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Global Green
For the second year, Global Green USA showed off the new Chevy Volt electric vehicle with extended range.
For the second year, Global Green USA showed off the new Chevy Volt electric vehicle with extended range.
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Global Green
Interview magazine, Hugo Boss, and Moët & Chandon honored The Fighter director David O. Russell with a dinner at Asia de Cuba at Mondrian Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Interview magazine, Hugo Boss, and Moët & Chandon honored The Fighter director David O. Russell with a dinner at Asia de Cuba at Mondrian Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Photo: Alex J. Berliner/AB Images
Moët & Chandon flowed freely at the party for David O. Russell, as it did at many parties throughout Oscar week, including the Governors Ball.
Moët & Chandon flowed freely at the party for David O. Russell, as it did at many parties throughout Oscar week, including the Governors Ball.
Photo: Alex J. Berliner/AB Images
Thursday night, the fourth annual Hollywood Domino Gala, benefiting the Seven Bar Foundation, took to the Sunset Tower. Guests dressed in 1940s attire and heard a performance by Seth MacFarlane with Ron Jones and the Influence Jazz Orchestra. The gala was presented by Circa and Bing with additional sponsorship by Mercedes-Benz, Rums of Puerto Rico, Moët Chandon, Eau de Nous, and Shafer Vineyards.
Thursday night, the fourth annual Hollywood Domino Gala, benefiting the Seven Bar Foundation, took to the Sunset Tower. Guests dressed in 1940s attire and heard a performance by Seth MacFarlane with Ron Jones and the Influence Jazz Orchestra. The gala was presented by Circa and Bing with additional sponsorship by Mercedes-Benz, Rums of Puerto Rico, Moët Chandon, Eau de Nous, and Shafer Vineyards.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambrios/WireImage.com
Leeza Gibbons and David Foster teamed up for Leeza Gibbons’ Dare2Care benefit pre-Oscar cocktail party at Boa benefiting Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. Chad Hudson Events produced, with just a few hours to transform the space for the event after the eatery’s regular lunchtime hours.
Leeza Gibbons and David Foster teamed up for Leeza Gibbons’ Dare2Care benefit pre-Oscar cocktail party at Boa benefiting Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. Chad Hudson Events produced, with just a few hours to transform the space for the event after the eatery’s regular lunchtime hours.
Photo: Phil Lobeline/Lobeline Communications © 2011
Ultimat Vodka hosted the ice bar and photo booth at Leeza Gibbon's benefit produced by Chad Hudson, where attendees including Mario Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Fran Dresher all jumped in the photo booth. Guests sipped on the Ultimat Reel signature cocktail, which included Ultimat, Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur, mango juice, pineapple juice, and a cherry garnish.
Ultimat Vodka hosted the ice bar and photo booth at Leeza Gibbon's benefit produced by Chad Hudson, where attendees including Mario Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Fran Dresher all jumped in the photo booth. Guests sipped on the Ultimat Reel signature cocktail, which included Ultimat, Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur, mango juice, pineapple juice, and a cherry garnish.
Photo: Phil Lobeline/Lobeline Communications © 2011
Leeza Gibbons’ Dare2Care event included performances by Leann Rimes and David Foster, as well as a performance by Eden Espinosa from Broadway’s Wicked.
Leeza Gibbons’ Dare2Care event included performances by Leann Rimes and David Foster, as well as a performance by Eden Espinosa from Broadway’s Wicked.
Photo: Phil Lobeline/Lobeline Communications © 2011
Treats! magazine launched with a party at the James Goldstein residence, a known John Lautner architectural marvel with the terrace cantilevered on a cliff's edge.
Treats! magazine launched with a party at the James Goldstein residence, a known John Lautner architectural marvel with the terrace cantilevered on a cliff's edge.
Photo: Rony Alwin
About 125 guests came out for the Treats! launch, produced by Diana Zahn-Storey of Nuts-n-Bolts Productions with her partner Rachel Sartoris.
About 125 guests came out for the Treats! launch, produced by Diana Zahn-Storey of Nuts-n-Bolts Productions with her partner Rachel Sartoris.
Photo: Rony Alwin
Guests got spa treatments at the GBK Oscar gift lounge at the W Hollywood on Friday.
Guests got spa treatments at the GBK Oscar gift lounge at the W Hollywood on Friday.
Photo: Tiffany Rose/WireImage.com
Among the other gift suites around town was Kari Feinstein's Academy Awards Style Lounge at the Montage Beverly Hills.
Among the other gift suites around town was Kari Feinstein's Academy Awards Style Lounge at the Montage Beverly Hills.
Photo: Rebecca Sapp/WireImage.com
Interior designer Michael Smith designed the Architectural Digest greenroom backstage at the Oscars. The look evoked a 1940s-style library, with furnishings that channeled Hollywood’s golden era. Design partners included Baker, Cowtan & Tout, Phillip Jeffries, Questroyal Fine Art, and Samsung Electronics. 'Having lived in California my whole life, I have always been thrilled by the movies, and the design and architecture that surround them,” Smith said.
Interior designer Michael Smith designed the Architectural Digest greenroom backstage at the Oscars. The look evoked a 1940s-style library, with furnishings that channeled Hollywood’s golden era. Design partners included Baker, Cowtan & Tout, Phillip Jeffries, Questroyal Fine Art, and Samsung Electronics. "Having lived in California my whole life, I have always been thrilled by the movies, and the design and architecture that surround them,” Smith said.
Photo: Roger Davies for Architectural Digest
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