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Mrs. Dede Wilsey hosted Yappy Hour at Beaulieu Newport this past Sunday. A lovely garden party in support of Potter Leag...
07/22/2025

Mrs. Dede Wilsey hosted Yappy Hour at Beaulieu Newport this past Sunday. A lovely garden party in support of Potter League for Animals, full of "puppy love," delicious hors d'oeuvres, refreshing cocktails and funding for a great cause!

Mrs. Dede Wilsey hosted Yappy Hour at Beaulieu Newport, a lovely garden party in support of Potter League for animals.

The Social Diary supports emerging artists. We attend many performances that may not have name recognition or public kno...
07/21/2025

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 Sea Fever by Valkyrie Productions.

The Social Diary attended Sea Fever by Valkyrie Productions, an opera in need of rebranding, re-blocking and better direction.

The Great Gatsby revisited, an evening with Sam Waterston at Rosecliff to discuss his iconic 1974 film. Moderated by Ann...
07/10/2025

The Great Gatsby revisited, an evening with Sam Waterston at Rosecliff to discuss his iconic 1974 film. Moderated by Anne Thompson of NBC News, segments to appear on the Today Show, including interviews with "extras" from the film.

The Great Gatsby revisited, with an evening with Sam Waterston at Rosecliff to discuss his iconic 1974 film, moderated by Anne Thompson.

The Old Colony House or Colony House is the "crown jewel" of the Newport Historical Society, according to their represen...
06/30/2025

The Old Colony House or Colony House is the "crown jewel" of the Newport Historical Society, according to their representative. Additionally, the venue played host to the final concert of the Puddingstone Music Festival Newport, a "Labour of Love," for the Co-Chairs, Clemens Teufel and Angela Kim.

The First Annual Puddingstone Music Festival Newport held in three historic locations, triumphant command performances, par excellence!

The classic "underdog" story takes a turn in F1: The Movie, a superbly choreographed "thrill ride" from start to finish....
06/25/2025

The classic "underdog" story takes a turn in F1: The Movie, a superbly choreographed "thrill ride" from start to finish.

The classic "underdog" story takes a turn in F1: The Movie, a superbly choreographed "thrill ride" from start to finish.

The Social Diary attended the Opening Night Reception of an exciting new exhibition at Rosecliff aptly titled, "Richard ...
05/30/2025

The Social Diary attended the Opening Night Reception of an exciting new exhibition at Rosecliff aptly titled, "Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light," highlighting the achievements of this Gilded Age master designer, builder and collector. Here is his story.

The Social Diary attended the Opening Night Reception of the Richard Morris Hunt Exhibition at Rosecliff, contiuing through November 2nd.

The Social Diary attended the special screening of Karate Kid: Legends, which felt more like a reboot or a redux of a re...
05/29/2025

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.

The Karate Kid: Legends which felt more like a reboot or a redux of a reboot, rather than the continuing saga in the Karate Kid franchise.

In honour of the upcoming Coaching Weekend in Newport, Redwood Library and Athenæum put on quite the Exhibit with "In th...
05/19/2025

In honour of the upcoming Coaching Weekend in Newport, Redwood Library and Athenæum put on quite the Exhibit with "In the Eyes of Thomas Eakins and Contemporaries." Prominently featured is The Fairmain Rogers Four-In-Hand painting by Thomas Eakins. Welcome to the Gilded Age and 19th Century Coaching, an exhilarating pass time for both gentlemen and ladies.

Viewing The Fairman Rogers Four-in-Hand by Thomas Eakins at the Redwood Library was indeed a special treat, celebrating the Coaching Weekend!

The Social Diary had the pleasure of attending the Opening Reception of Newport 1775 Exhibition on Thursday, May 15th. M...
05/19/2025

The Social Diary had the pleasure of attending the Opening Reception of Newport 1775 Exhibition on Thursday, May 15th. Moreover, this interactive exhibition presented by Newport Historical Society asks the question, "Whose Side Are You On?" On July 4, 2026 America will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Newport 1775 Exhibition: Whose Side Are You On? Opening Reception on Thursday, May 15th, presented by the Newport Historical Society

What's the difference between "afternoon tea" and "high tea" and why do smart people get it so wrong? Avoid getting the ...
05/13/2025

What's the difference between "afternoon tea" and "high tea" and why do smart people get it so wrong? Avoid getting the Miranda Priestly's "pursing of the lips" for "catastrophe" in Devil Wears Prada. Here are the details by The Social Diary.

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.

Great Friends Meeting House in Newport was an ideal "rustic" venue for Ji Su Jung percussion performance, brought to you...
04/29/2025

Great Friends Meeting House in Newport was an ideal "rustic" venue for Ji Su Jung percussion performance, brought to you by Newport Classical, and presented by BankNewport.

Great Friends Meeting House in Newport was an ideal "rustic" venue for Ji Su Jung percussion performance of her Marimba solo act.

The Social Diary presents "A Royal Recipe for Love" Etiquette 101. Hats, gloves and afternoon tea? Take Note Reel One En...
04/22/2025

The Social Diary presents "A Royal Recipe for Love" Etiquette 101. Hats, gloves and afternoon tea? Take Note Reel One Entertainment and Champlain Media. Here are the do's and don't and best practices hosting at "home."

The Social Diary presents A Royal Recipe for Love, Etiquette 101. Hats, gloves and afternoon tea? And we are talking about a major "blunder."

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