The Social Diary supports emerging artists. We attend many performances that may not have name recognition or public knowledge. Enthralled by the Pay No Heed opera at the Redwood Library last year, we looked forward to this new production.
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Sam Waterston at Rosecliff
The Great Gatsby revisited, with an evening with Sam Waterston at Rosecliff to discuss his iconic 1974 film. Another “feather in the cap” for the Preservation Society of Newport.
Puddingstone Music Festival Newport
The First Annual Puddingstone Music Festival Newport held in three historic locations this past week. A triumphant command performances, par excellence! The talented Co-Chairs, Clemens Teufel and Angela Kim formerly met as students at a music conservatory in Boston. The Puddingstone Music Festival, their “labour of love.”
F1: The Movie
The classic “underdog” story takes a turn in F1: The Movie, a superbly choreographed “thrill ride” from start to finish.
Richard Morris Hunt Exhibition
Aptly titled, “Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light,” the exhibition highlights his achievements through “lived experience.” In addition to being one of the greatest builders of the Gilded Age, he was also an avid collector. Additionally, he “aided his wealthy clients in acquiring significant works of fine and decorative art.” Here is his story.
Karate Kid: Legends
The Social Diary attended the special screening of Karate Kid: Legends, which felt more like a reboot or a redux of a reboot, depending on how you look at it. As a stand alone feature Karate Kid: Legends works. But as a continuing saga in the Karate Kid franchise, not so much.
Thomas Eakins at the Redwood Library
The Social Diary had the pleasure of attending the Opening Reception this past Friday, in honour of this year’s Coaching Weekend in Newport. Viewing The Fairman Rogers Four-in-Hand by Thomas Eakins at the Redwood Library was indeed a special treat. Coupled with the delightful photo of Bill Cunningham in Newport, in his “trademark” bright blue jacket.
Newport 1775 Exhibition
The Social Diary had the pleasure of attending the Opening Reception for Newport 1775 Exhibition on Thursday, May 15th. This historical exhibition presented by the Newport Historical Society is on view through December 2025.
The High Tea Misnomer
The high tea misnomer continues to rear its ugly head in America. Let’s be clear “high tea” is not afternoon tea with dainty “finger” foods such as sandwiches, savouries and sweets. High tea refers to a hearty meal served to labourers after a hard day’s work. Usually served between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Ji Su Jung Percussion
Great Friends Meeting House in Newport was an ideal “rustic” venue for Ji Su Jung percussion performance. Additionally, this community concert series brought to you by Newport Classical, and presented by BankNewport is free and open to the public.