The Social Diary

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.