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Desserts are seen on display during a preview of the Governors Ball for the upcoming 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. The Academy Awards will be held on Feb. 27.

Special events producer Cheryl Cecchetto, who's leading the Oscar Governors Ball team for the 22nd year, said she wants the 1,500 attendees to feel comfortable.

The Governor's Ball takes place in the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center after the awards ceremony.

Chef Wolfgang Puck will be cooking for the event for the 17th year, in the kitchens of the Grand Ballroom next to the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.

The menu includes "Black Swan" paella and Dover sole for the main course.

Oscar-themed traditions will be on the menu, including the smoked salmon Oscar appetizer and the golden dusted chocolate Oscars for dessert.

A table setting is seen during a preview of the Governors Ball for the upcoming 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011.

A Swarovski crystal chandelier is seen during a preview of the Governors Ball for the upcoming 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

An Oscar statue is seen during a preview of the Governors Ball for the upcoming 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. The Academy Awards will be held on Feb. 27.

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Desserts are seen on display during a preview of the Governors Ball for the upcoming 83rd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. The Academy Awards will be held on Feb. 27.

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