Conversely, at a recent black-tie ball for Albuquerque architects, the ties were bolos.

No public funds were spent on the three days of inaugural events, which were financed largely from a $500-a-person black-tie ball that attracted 3,242 people.

There are plans for Latin music concerts, health fairs and a black-tie ball at Orchard Beach.

A new event with 100 rare autos from prestigious American collections, a black-tie ball and a road tour.

She was one of the guys but also feminine - she's great at a Yankees game or a black-tie ball.

As always, the black-tie ball, which this year celebrates the museum's 75th anniversary, is open to anyone with $120 for a ticket.

Mr. Vermandel said he could not go to the $500-a-ticket black-tie inaugural ball tonight in Edison.

The parade is now complemented by its own black-tie ball (for owners, not dogs) and is promoted with the sale of T-shirts, posters and cookbooks.

They enjoyed jazz clubs and black-tie balls, horse races and cruises along creeks and canals.

In-house functions and the black-tie ball held at the end of the conference week are a highlight for many.