"I most commonly find inspiration in music and travel, and after experiencing the vibrant culture of Brazil earlier this year, the 2012 GRAMMY Celebration theme became glaringly clear," said Branden Chapman, Executive in Charge of Production and Chief Business Development Officer for The Recording Academy. "With the support of hundreds of event professionals, we will symbolically transport our 5,000-plus guests to Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival celebration complete with a life-sized samba float, Copacabana and Ipanema beach lounges and favela-inspired scenes showcasing the 64 performers and dancers that will entertain the crowd throughout the evening."
Situated in a convention area the size of three football fields, the Carnival-themed Grammy party will feature dancers, acrobats, aerialists, projections, elevated lounges, and floor-to-ceiling water walls.
The menu includes five buffet stations:
- Brazilian churrascaria
- Favelas fabulous
- Copacabana nights
- Latin flavors
- 42 degrees below
and seven different samba sweets:
- caramelized banana-chocolate bread pudding
- spinning lady sundae bar
- passion fruit crème tarts
- palma saffron pears galette
- Miami spice cheesecake
- sugarcane wafers
- macadamia nut squares
The evening will also feature fine spirits by Patrón Tequila, Ultimat Vodka and Pyrat Rum, wines by Fat Cat Wines, champagne by Domaine Laurier and beer by Anheuser-Busch.
The menu was created using locally grown meat, produce and cheese, when possible. All seafood is sustainably produced. Leftover edible food from the Grammy Celebration is donated to local food banks. All cooking oil used for the event will be recycled.
