Guests in black-tie and sneakers kicked up theirheels at the American Cancer Society’s secondannual Capital Barons Ball, “A Sporting Affair” atthe MCI Center on September 8. The evening’s festivitiesincluded riding the mechanical bull (rememberJohn Travolta in the ’70s?) gaming tables, anddancing to the do-wop sounds of The FabulousHubcaps. Over $100,000 was raised at the live andsilent auctions alone, with one of the most popularlive auction items a wine tasting for 18 people conductedby Gourmet magazine wine consultantMichael Green that grew into a wine tasting for 50.The black-and white dessert buffet featured petitfours, white and milk chocolate mousses, zebratortes (miniature black bottom pies), black andwhite cookies, and fruits and berries drizzled withAmaretto dark chocolate sauce.

Honorary Chair: Abe Pollin