Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host Rachel Edwards were invited to cover the 66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball “Kaleidoscope Of Color” Sneak Peek Press Preview including the décor & menu presentation at the Television Academy in Hollywood.
This was an exclusive first look at the menus, décor and inspiration for the Television Academy’s after party celebrations.
In attendance to give the press and guests the details were
- Russ Patrick, Governors Ball Committee Chair
- Cheryl Cecchetto, Event Producer, Sequoia Productions
- Judith Hill, Recording Artist and Governors Ball Performer
- Alec Lestr, Executive Chef, Patina Catering
- Carlos Enriquez, Pastry Chef, Patina Catering
- Domenica Totty, Beaulieu Vineyard Winemaker, Beaulieu Vineyard®
- Billy B., Consulting Makeup Artist, L’Oréal Paris
- Erika Chavez-Graziano, Owner, Cellar Door Chocolates
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The Menu (get the recipes here)
We were excited to try out this year’s menu at the preview. What looks good to you? Check out our photos from the event below.
First Course
- Grilled Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salad
- Little gem lettuce, candy striped figs, burrata, honey vidalia, peppermint, basil, toasted Marcona almonds, fleur de sel
Main Course
- Filet of beef, artisan grapes, Idaho 90 potato “bone,” zephyr squash, caramelized cippolini, crisp lacinato kale
Dessert
- Chocolate S’mores
- Alunga™ whipped ganache, torched marshmallow fluff, graham crumble, Inaya™ chocolate pop rocks
Wines
- 2013 Beaulieu Vineyard® Maestro Collection Sauvignon Blanc
- 2011 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2012 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Collection Napa Valley Port and NV Muscat de Beaulieu will be served at the bars
Photos from Event
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Fun Stats about the 66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACTS
- 205 cooks in the kitchen
- 18 executive restaurant chefs on-site in the kitchen
- 45 bartenders
- 2,000 heads of Little Gem Lettuce
- 500 pounds of Windrose Farm Heirloom Tomatoes
- 1,500 pounds of Filet Mignon
- 500 pounds of ripe Summer Peaches
- 500 pounds of fresh Raspberry Figs
- 750 pounds of Zephyr Squash
- 40 pounds of Peppermint
- 40 pounds of Micro Basil
- 150 pounds of fresh Buratta Mozzarella
- 3,800 “Idaho 90” Potatoes
- 400 pounds of Lacinato Kale
- 250 pounds of Witches Fingers Grapes
- 50 pounds of Cotton Candy Grapes
- 200 pounds of Vidalia Onions
- 2014 is the 19th year Patina has prepared the food for the Emmy Awards Governors Ball: 1995-1997 and 1999-2014
- The basic prep begins at the Patina Central Catering kitchen over a five-day period by a crew of 50 people per day
- Most of the proteins and basic components are cooked at the event site, immediately before service
- 5,940 bottles of Beaulieu Vineyard Wine will be served at the Creative Arts Ball and Emmy Awards Governors Ball
- 300 bottles of Beaulieu Vineyard Dessert Wine
- 4,752,000 premium Beaulieu Vineyard grapes create the spectacular wines for the Emmy celebrations
- 35,640 glasses of Beaulieu Vineyard wine are poured
- If you placed all the Beaulieu Vineyard wine corks end to end, they would run the length of the red carpet on Emmy night!
DÉCOR & ENTERTAINMENT FACTS
- 700 floral arrangements
- More than 3,500 labor hours are required to create the floral centerpieces
- 8 lasers are placed within the space, each producing 8 individual white beams; each singular beam can be scanned into multiple colors or shapes.
- More than 30,000 LED Pixels are used between the LED lighting instruments and the Versa tubes; each individual pixel is controlled by a computer
- 5 miles of cabling is used to power the lighting and video.
- One single GrandMA lighting console controls every piece of lighting, video, and laser technology
- More than 100 gallons of paint will be used in 14 different colors.
- The total rigging and suspension package fills four 53 foot semi-trucks
- 1,500 connection points are needed for the total truss suspension rig
- 2,700 yards of fabric cover the ceiling beams of the Convention Center
- 3,000 pounds of sand for sand bags
- More than 250 curtain clips secure the seams of the star drop drape panels
- Over 7,000 yards of fabrics, including silks, taffetas, and satins in primary colors for table linens.
- 3,800 yards of sequin fabrics coordinate with full length table linen
- 7,200 specialty napkins produced in the primary tones of orange, yellow, red, emerald green, deep blue and purple.
- Over 3,700 total hours of design and production produced all the linens
- Over one-half mile of steel tubing and 86 wheels are used in the center stage turntable
- 34 world-class performers will take the stage
- Over 2,400 feet of brass wire will be used to complete the two harp installation for String Theory
- String Theory’s dual Cyclodrum sculpture is comprised of 26 drums, standing 10 feet off the ground
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About the Event
The Television Academy’s Governors Ball Committee and Sequoia Productions offered a sneak peek of what’s to come for the highly-anticipated official Emmy Awards after parties: the Creative Arts Ball (August 16, following the 2014 Creative Arts Emmy Awards) and Governors Ball (August 25, following the 66th Emmy Awards.) Food, beverage, entertainment and design connoisseurs were on-hand to talk about what went into the planning of these ultimate post-Emmy celebrations. The preview revealed this year’s colorful theme, electrifying entertainment, menu from Patina Catering, a look at the floral design by LA Premier, plus full décor samples including table settings, and more. The Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre lobby was transformed to reflect the look and feel for the Governors Ball and the media were attending the preview were the first to taste samples of the signature courses and wines. Contributing sponsors for the event include Audi, L’Oréal Paris, Beaulieu Vineyard, and Cellar Door Chocolates.
BALLROOM FACTS
- 3,800 guests
- 3,800 place settings
- 12,000 pieces of china
- 5,000 wine glasses
- 3,800 champagne flutes
- 1,200 staff on-site
- 200 technicians
- 85 managers
- The ballroom is the length of one football field and double the width
- 35,877 square feet of carpet
The Creative Arts Ball’s 3,000 guests and the nearly 4,000 guests at the Emmy Awards Governors Ball, will include nominees, presenters, invited guests and Emmy Award winners celebrating this annual awards event! For more info, please visit, http://emmys.com.
