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.
Category: Hospitality
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.
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.
Newport Polo USA vs England
If you haven’t seen a game of polo, you are in for a treat. Nestled in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the Newport Polo Club is America’s first, established in 1876. Whether you are new to polo, or a frequent watcher, the game of polo is accessible to all. Newport Polo USA vs England was our season ending for 2024. However, the Newport Polo final game was on September 28th.
Blithewold Big Beautiful Bamboo Birds
Blithewold Big Beautiful Bamboo Birds celebrated with an opening reception on Saturday, September 21st. The Great Elephant Migration of Newport is off to a new home. However, these big beautiful bird Avatars will continue to delight for another year!
Newport Boat Show 2024
This was the second annual outing for The Social Diary. The Newport Boat Show 2024, this past weekend, did not disappoint. If you enjoy boating, or perhaps looking to add to your “fleet,” this was the place to be.
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.
Fly Me to the Moon Premier
Fly Me to the Moon Premier took flight on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the AMC Lincoln Square NYC. This special event for American Express Platinum and Centurion members included great food, signature cocktails, reclined viewing and party at the Rainbow Room.
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.
T-Squared Social NYC
This is the story of T-Squared Social NYC, a collaboration of two friends, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake. Their shared interests and love of competition provided the foundation for this social club.