When Arnold Schwarzenegger took the oath of office as California's 38th governor three years ago tomorrow, he pretty much went right to work. No lavish soirees, no inaugural balls with formal evening attire... just an outdoor ceremony, a luncheon with lawmakers, and an executive order to cut the Vehicle License Fee.

This time, it looks like he may finally get to throw a party.

Today, the governor formed an official inaugural committee and announced that he will take the oath of office on the morning of Friday, January 5 at Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium.

(Why indoors, you ask? Have you ever been in the capital city in early January? Last year at that time, Sacramento was watching its levees strain under a deluge of rainwater).

Today's news release noted the fact that this will be Schwarzenegger's "first and only formal inauguration." That certainly seems like there might be quite the array of inaugural parties, balls, and the like. But a spokesperson for the event says the details are far from all being worked out.

Still, history may be some guide. Former Governor Gray Davis had what was then described as a "toned down" inauguration in January 2003, with an evening event at the Sacramento Convention Center. But his first swearing-in party, held in 1999 at the sports/music venue of Arco Arena, drew some 7,000 party-goers.

So considering this is Schwarzenegger's only shot at a big bash, it could be quite the event.

And with that in mind, a tip for those of you who might be obsessed with Hollywood celebrities: Sacramento International Airport, Thursday night January 4th, probably flights from Burbank... just saying that you might want to check it out.