The Stars of the Balls

The president and the first lady kicked off their night at the Neighborhood Ball in the Washington Convention Center Tuesday evening. Obama's in a white tie while Michelle is wearing a white, one-shouldered, floor-length gown by designer Jason Wu. Plus: NYT on Michelle Obama's sense of fashion. And: Watch the video of their being serenaded by Beyonce singing Etta James' "At Last" for their first dance. Also performances from Jay-Z, Sting, Mariah Carey and more. One of 10 official Inaugural balls the first couple attended. PHOTOS: Rolling gallery of images from Inauguration Day here.