Setting Up the Legends Ball
![The Bacara Resort The Bacara Resort](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_101_350x263.jpg)
Oprah's Legends Ball was held at the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, California.
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The fireplace mantel is decorated with candles and flowers.
!['A Bridge to Now' 'A Bridge to Now'](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_103_350x263.jpg)
"A Bridge to Now"
![Andre Walker and Colin Cowie Andre Walker and Colin Cowie](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_104_350x263.jpg)
Party planner Colin Cowie brings drinks to Oprah as she gets ready.
![Oprah, Andre Walker and Reggie Wells Oprah, Andre Walker and Reggie Wells](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_105_350x263.jpg)
Oprah's hairstylist, Andre Walker, and makeup artist, Reggie Wells, help Oprah get ready for the Legends Ball.
![Gayle King gets ready Gayle King gets ready](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_106_350x263.jpg)
Oprah's best friend Gayle King puts on her dress.
![The grand ballroom The grand ballroom](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_107_350x263.jpg)
The space is transformed into a 1940s art deco glamorous ballroom.
![Table of Honor Table of Honor](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_108_350x263.jpg)
The Legends will be seated at the Table of Honor.
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The table setting reflects the colors of the evening — red, white, black and silver.
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Smaller tables flank the Table of Honor.
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The smaller tables are decorated with white and silver accents.
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A gathering area outside of the ballroom.
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Garden tables are scattered outside for conversation areas.
![Courtyard fountain Courtyard fountain](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_114_350x263.jpg)
A beautiful fountain sits in the courtyard.
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Place cards for the guests.
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The wait staff prepares for the gala.
![Oprah Oprah](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_117_350x263.jpg)
Oprah smiles for the camera! Renowned photographer Kwaku Alston takes her portrait.
![Oprah and Colin Cowie Oprah and Colin Cowie](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/2006/legends/ball/ball_118_350x263.jpg)
Oprah and Colin Cowie make their grand entrance and prepare to greet the guests!
Guests arrive at Oprah's Legends Ball.
Guests arrive at Oprah's Legends Ball.
Published 01/01/2006