The Newport Mansions “phantom” members were part of the “nearly 600” who attended the 4th Annual Member Appreciation Night on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Category: Beyond Yelp
Newport Summer Art Ball
The Newport Art Museum Summer Art Ball landed with a thud on Friday July 12, 2024. The celebration of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s legacy was provided by a worthy exhibit, curated by Dodie Kazanjian. But the “tasting” menu was an uninspired mess, as well as the poor quality of the place settings and; comical table service. Needless to say, the hospitality side of this event was a complete dud.
Newport Flower Show Reception
This is the story of how Newport Flower Show Opening Night Reception missed the mark. Any accountable and responsible event planner knows that their job is never complete until the last guests exit the event. On this occasion, whomever was “pinch hitting” for the Newport Mansions forgot to read the weather report.
Newport Wedding Show Wrap Up
This is a wrap up story with a postscript on ‘data farming’ by Newport Life Magazine, the organisers for the Newport Wedding Show. The 21st annual Newport Wedding Show kicked off with a reception at Gardiner House. Pranzi catering provided nourishment for this “out of the world” evening.
The Preserve Resort and Spa
The Preserve Resort & Spa review is the story about a membership class in free fall. The Preserve Resort & Spa is open to the public, which begs the question, is the Spa, Dining and Range Membership Worth It?
Split Pants and Caviar at the Ocean House
This is the story of how The Ocean House’s New Year’s Eve 2024, turned into my Cousin Vinny’s Wedding. Split pants and mushy Caviar later, not to mention the disgruntled employee in the members only clubroom, it was a forgettable affair.
Security Flaw and Underdress at Hope Club
This is the story of how the General Manager of a private members’ club in Providence, Rhode Island ignored the “iceberg warnings” in Security Flaw and Underdress at Hope Club