The Social Diary

12/18/2025

Happy Birthday Chef Jacques Pépin who turns 90 years young today, December 18, 2025! Approximately 90 notable venues prepared their own unique celebrations including Stone Acre Farms in Stonington, Connecticut. That’s where our story begins…https://thesocialdiary.org/chef-jacques-pepin-at-90

The Social Diary wishes Happy Birthday Chef Jacques Pépin at 90 years young, celebrating with a "Farm to table" gathering at Stone Acre Farms

11/11/2025

The James Beard Foundation honoured visionary Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Colossal Impact at this year's JBF Gala for Good at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel in NYC. James Beard Foundation was founded 40 years ago!

The James Beard Foundation Gala honours Marcus Samuelsson and Colossal Impact at The Pierre NYC, and celebrates the 40th anniversary of JBF!

10/30/2025

The Social Diary welcomed another thrilling authors series, we aptly named, Thriller Panel and Tea, hosted by the Ocean House RI on October 26, 2025. Moreover, lucky for us, no "boxed lunch." Additionally, Deborah Goodrich Royce was back to moderate!

The Social Diary welcomed another Thriller Panel and Tea hosted by the Ocean House Rhode Island. Deborah Goodrich Royce was back to moderate!

10/03/2025

"Jay Leno Day" was proclaimed in the City of Newport on October 2, 2025 during Audrain Automobile Museum Motor Week at Faxon Lodge. The Proclamation recognises Mr. Leno's immense contributions to the City. The Social Diary was thrilled to be part of this momentous occasion, in addition to supporting Women at the Inaugural Hat Luncheon at Rough Point! ❤️https://thesocialdiary.org/jay-leno-day-in-newport/

09/11/2025

Is this truly the end of an era? The final instalment of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale hits theatres this Friday, September 12th. But The Social Diary got a sneak peak in two continents, with multiple screenings. This “story” is definitely a spoiler. Plus Julian Fellowes thanks his Gosford Park beginnings.

Is this the end? The final instalment of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale hits theatres this Friday, but The Social Diary got a sneak peak.

08/28/2025

The Social Diary enjoys a festive garden party, where a fashionable head topper is just as important as the attire! Therefore, The Redwood Library Garden Party in Newport this past Sunday did not disappoint! What a fantastic way to end the summer in Newport than with an early evening soirée among friends!

The Redwood Library Garden Party this past Sunday was a fantastic way to end the summer in Newport and an evening soiree among friends!

08/26/2025

The Japan-America Society of Rhode Island rolled out the proverbial "red carpet" for the 42nd Annual Black Ships Festival Gala at Ochre Court in Newport, the home of Salve Regina University. Hospitality was first rate from beginning to end. https://thesocialdiary.org/black-ships-festival-gala/

08/18/2025

The Social Diary was back at The Elms for the Four-in-hand driving demonstration on Saturday, thus concluding “A Weekend of Coaching” for the public consumption.

The Social Diary was back at The Elms for the Four-in-hand driving demonstration, thus concluding "A Weekend of Coaching."

08/12/2025

The Gilded Age on HBO came to Newport at The Elms via Christine Baranski on Thursday and the Season 3 Finale on Sunday! It was a Gilded Age weekend with Rough Point on Saturday for Puddingstone and Callum Graham. More to come about that...

Fans of the hit HBO period drama, The Gilded Age welcomed Christine Baranski to The Elms on Thursday, August 7th. The consummate actor brought light and humour, and insight to her character, Agnes van Rhijn. In season three of The Gilded Age, we see Mrs. van Rhijn adjusting to her new role.

08/06/2025

August is packed full of exciting adventures and stories. On Monday, we spent time with the James Beard Foundation (JBF) on the State of the Industry. Tuesday evening, we enjoyed an evening with The New York Times for an American Express Platinum event, In Celebration of Dogs.

The Social Diary spent the evening with the New York Times for an American Express Platinum evening, In Celebration of Dogs.

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.

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.