A few days after the 22nd Annual Newport Wedding Show, The Social Diary held a consultation meeting, and a perfect time for tea as well! We discussed all things hosting and entertaining. Place settings were at the top of our discussions, of course.
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Black & White Ball: Around the World
The YMCA was a perfect partner for the Ocean House in 2025. The Black and White Ball, Around the World was the theme for the evening’s affair.
Marble House at Newport Mansions
This “grand old lady,” gifted to Alva Vanderbilt for her 39th birthday, started it all, from “wooden cottages to opulent stone palaces.” The Marble House at Newport Mansions, for eagle eyed visitors will also delight in the enhanced experience of The Gilded Age.
Ocean House Gallery Reception
The Social Diary attended the Ocean House Gallery Reception in collaboration with the New England Contemporary Fine Art. Some featured artists included Julia O’Malley-Keyes, Sanchitha Vishwanath and Roseanne Cerbo.
Member Holiday Open House
The Elms once again played host to the Member Holiday Open House on December 10th. Tickets to this sell-out Christmas party only available to Members, one of the many perks of the Newport Mansions.
Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
The Social Diary got an early start on Christmas. We celebrated it in style at Sparkling Lights at The Breakers on December 1st.
Rhapsody in Blue at 100
The Gilded Age Orchestra returned to Rosecliff to celebrate Rhapsody in Blue at 100. George Gershwin’s “jazz concerto masterpiece” however, wasn’t the only programme note. The Orchestra introduced critically successful composers of the day to a new audience.
Thriller Panel Author Series
Most of us can name a handful of authors who dominated thriller and crime fiction. These include Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, John Le Carre and James Patterson. This is a short list, of course. But at the Thriller Panel author series at the Ocean House, a new selection of good reads awaited, with a fresh breed of gifted authors. They may not be household names yet, but given their track record, they are on their way to becoming a household staple.
Pay No Heed Opera
The Social Diary attended the opening night Premier of Pay No Heed Opera on Friday, October 18th. Moreover, it was an intimate and immersive performance. Likewise, performed at the iconic Redwood Library in Newport, this operatic production was engaging and powerful.
Gilded Spiritualism and Northern Lights
On Thursday, October 10th a natural phenomenon occurred over Rosecliff. Could it be that the “spirits” were trying to make contact? After all, The Social Diary attended Spiritualism in the Gilded Age lecture. Alas, no! The beautiful dancing hues resulted from a G4 (severe) storm. So we are calling this story, “Gilded Spiritualism and Northern Lights.”