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Current News & Events

The 151st Anniversary Concert and Ball will be held the evening of January 26, 2007. The Philadelphia Orchestra returns once again for a performance in the magnificent Academy of Music. Maestro Christoph Eschenbach will conduct the Fabulous Philadelphians in an exciting program featuring celebrated artist Billy Joel. The concert will begin at 7:30 PM and will be performed without an intermission. Following the Anniversary Concert, guests will “promenade” to the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue for a white-tie gala, including a champagne supper, dancing to the sounds of many fabulous dance orchestras.

14th Annual Hair O' the Dog Ball- Saturday, January 12th, 2008 This year, all rules and superstitions will be thrown to the wind (aren't they every year?!). So, walk under a ladder or step on as many cracks as you want, just get yourself to the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. This year, Mr Greengenes and DJ Brendan Bring "Em offer outstanding entertainment. This year's event benefits PAWS-The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. For your convenience, advance General Admission and VIP tickets are on sale directly through Ticketweb.com. FOR MORE INFO GO TO: http://www.hairothedog.com/

New for Spring-The Brown Cadbury by Calvin Klein. By popular demand we have added the elegant 2-button notch tuxedo in brown. Tailored in an ultra soft, Super 100's wool, the Cadbury is luxurious and stylish. Classic satin lapels with a notch collar complement this non-vented jacket. The modern, updated silhouette features single pleat trousers and several vest and tie options. The Cadbury is available in all sizes included big men's sizes and boys. Book your wedding now to guarantee your selection.

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Past News and Formal Events

11th Annual Philadelphia Human Rights Campaign Black Tie Dinner, February 17th, 2007 will take place at the Loews Hotel Philadelphia.The annual HRC Gala Equality Dinner and Awards Ceremony is an event not to be missed. Ticket information and to order tickets visit: www.boxofficetickets.com/hrc. Black Tie is proud to support this event by contributing 15% of every Tuxedo Rental purchased for this dinner. If you are traveling to this Dinner from out of the area, Black Tie can provide free delivery and pick-up of your formal from most major hotels in Philadelphia.

The 149th Annual Academy Ball-Saturday, January 28th, 2006
The 149 annual Academy Ball is being held on Saturday,January 28th, 2006. This annual white tie event starts with a concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the venerable Academy of Music, followed by a night of dining, drinking, and dancing at the adjacent Hyatt at the Bellevue. The Ball is one of the highlights of the Philadelphia social calendar.

Annual Hair O' the Dog Ball- Saturday, January 28th, 2006
This January 28th, 2006, the 11th annual Hair O' the Dog Ball is being held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. This event, started in 1995 by co-founders Rob Molinaro and Daniel Cronin, as a small party with some business associates, has grown from a crowd of around 100 to over 2500 at least year's event. Over the years this party has grown into the singles event in the region and greatly benefits local charities..For more information on this event go to www.hairothedog.com. or visit this site again for current updates and special offers to rent a great tuxedo to celebrate in.

Second Annual Gravediggers Ball-October 6th, 2006
If you missed last year's event, you must not miss out on the fun of this year's Black Tie event scheduled for October 6th, 2006. The location this year will be at the beautiful Crystal Tea Room, located in Philadelphia's renowned Wanamaker Building. The ball benefits Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the second oldest rural garden cemetery in teh United States. This year, Senator and Mrs. Arlen Specter will serve as the Honorary Chairpersons of the ball. For more information and tickets call: 215-228-8200 or visit their website at: www. thelaurelhillcemetery.org

Black Tie Celebrates its 25th Anniversary!
Black Tie is now celebrating its 25th year in business at the same location! Black Tie has been providing the finest formalwear for rent or purchase to the Philadelphia region and beyond. As a way of saying thank you to our loyal and new customers, Black Tie is offering a 20% discount on most of our in-store inventory. While supplies last you can save up to $120.00 off a new tuxedo, save on new shirts, shoes, vests, jewelry and more.