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.
Category: Culture
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.
A Royal Recipe for Love Etiquette
The Social Diary presents A Royal Recipe for Love Etiquette 101. Hats, gloves and afternoon tea? Reel One Entertainment and Champlain Media presented another canned “Royally” themed film. These storylines are usually repetitive, with little substance, and mostly technically flawed.
I-Heung Lee Classical Pianist
The Social Diary attended this delightful afternoon concert with I-Heung Lee Classical Pianist. What a perfect companion to our afternoon tea! Selections from Ravel, Chopin, Leschetizky, Liszt, Brahms, Czerny and a favourite from Gottschalk delighted guests.
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.
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.
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.
Wild Imagination at the Newport Mansions
The opening night reception on Thursday, August 29, 2024 kicked off the new exhibit of Wild Imagination at the Newport Mansions. The Gilded Age furnishings included a tortoise shell crib and a coat rack made with walrus tusks. However, domesticated pets including a green eyed cat, forged a special bond between animals and their humans.