“IT’S BETTER TO BE BAD” HALLOWEEN BALL ROCKS THE TOP OF THE PELHAM

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GHOULS & GUESTS RULE AT RAUCOUS NEWPORT PARTY

Newport, RI. | October 29, 2022

If it’s hot, and behind a velvet rope, then you know Newport Living & Lifestyles will be there. And if Newport Living & Lifestyles is THROWING the event, then you better be there because it is going to be epic.

And EPIC it was, as Newport’s own hostess with the mostess, Newport Living & Lifestyles CEO Christon Gibson hosted THE Halloween Party of the 2022 season; the first annual “It’s Better to be Bad” Ball.

Conjuring up the creepy, costumed revelers packed the Top of the Pelham as the party space was transformed into a den of delicious debauchery. Newporters threw caution, and maybe their dignity, to the wind as media displays, a DJ and live musicians drank and danced into the wee small hours.

Touted as an evening of liberating libations and purging pretensions, the event did not disappoint. Far from it. There was complimentary bubbly for the first 50 guests, VIP booths, bottle service, and cash prizes for the costumed contestants.

It is fair to say that the 1st Annual “Bad Ball” will go down as the party that made the Salem Witch Trials look like a day at the county fair.

$250 MOST ORIGINAL PRIZE went to : Dark Snow White

$250 MOST ORIGINAL GROUP PRIZE went to:  The Addams Family

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For more information and access to public and private events, turn to Newport Living & Lifestyles on the web.

MAIN:   Christon Gibson.  Christon@NewportLivingAndLifestyles.com   401.207.7916

MEDIA:  Adam Himber adamhimberphoto@gmail.com 917.576.587

Newport is a vibrant, yet quaint, seaside resort community. Its charming character shines most brightly in the Spring & Summer months. Truly a “walking city” you can reach to the bustling waterfront, quiet colonial streets, magnificent mansions and some of the best beaches anywhere by foot, bike or trolley.

 

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NL&L Courier 28th Edition: November 2022

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Reservations Required (11/2/22)

Free, but registration is required if you, your family, and/or friends are interested & available to attend today, Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022, 5 – 6:30 pm.

This is the short 30-minute film produced by Newport Living and Lifestyles for The Touro Synagogue Foundation, including interviews with middle schoolers, and will be introduced into the curriculum of Rhode Island Middle Schools.

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Featured Event

Cosmic Dinner and Cocktails Clarke Cooke House with Newport Living and Lifestyles

Newport Living and Lifestyles has a Crystal ball to see into your future.

Welcome to our 2nd Annual Cosmic Cocktail Soiree. Cocktails with your besties AND personalized psychic readings from clairvoyant professionals.

We had so much fun during our 2nd Annual Cosmic Cocktail Soiree! That’s right, cocktails with besties AND personalized psychic readings from Patti McGarrahan and Hilary Grenier from The Mindz Eye. If seeing into your future with a Cosmo in hand is not enough, there was a Prix fixe dinner, (with wine, thank you) at The Clarke Cooke House.

Professional event photography provided by @cocoanco

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NL&L Exclusive Events

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The Cabinet of Curiosities @ The Vanderbilt

Always at the forefront of glamour and style, The Vanderbilt Auberge Mansion hosted a sold-out dinner theater experience featuring captivating and sensual performances from No Ring Circus.

Newport Living & Lifestyles was on-hand {of course} to bring you the inside scoop from beyond the velvet rope. Definitely one of the best parties of the year, the team at the Vanderbilt pulled out all the stops for their guests.

Read more and watch the videos here…

Cosmic Dinner and Cocktails Clarke Cooke House with Newport Living and Lifestyles

It's Better to be Bad Ball @ Top of Pelham

If it’s hot and behind a velvet rope, then you know Newport Living & Lifestyles will be there. And if Newport Living & Lifestyles is THROWING the event, then you better be there because it is going to be epic.

And EPIC it was, as Newport’s own hostess with the mostess, Newport Living & Lifestyles CEO Christon Gibson hosted THE Halloween Party of the 2022 season; the first annual “It’s Better to be Bad” Ball.

Conjuring up the creepy, costumed revelers packed the Top of the Pelham as the party space was transformed into a den of delicious debauchery. Newporters threw caution, and maybe their dignity, to the wind as media displays, a DJ and live musicians drank and danced into the wee small hours.

Read more…

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It is an absolute honor and pleasure to work with Christon of Newport Living & Lifestyles. Her charismatic, charming nature blends beautifully with her professional, witty, and colorful interviews. She brings out the best in everyone while educating the people of Newport, supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses, and bringing the community together. 
Karyn Chabot, Sacred Stone Healing
NL&L is Newport RI’s premiere video blog. The Vlog gives you the inside scoop on local businesses and area events. What caught my eye most was Christon’s lively, humorous and entertaining interview style; she’s just so very charismatic! If you want to know what’s really going on behind the scene: art, area small businesses, restaurants, organizations, or who and what is attending or supporting charity fundraisers, Newport Living & Lifestyles has the inside track.
Mark Lawrence Collins, OnWebLocal
Christon and the NL&L video blog have been nothing but extraordinary to work with. She always brings great energy and positivity to each subject she deals with. I have worked with her on numerous occasions and look forward to doing more creative concepts. NL&L is what Newport is all about! 
Charlie Holder, Midtown Oyster Bar & Surf Club Newport
Newport Living & Lifestyles, and Christon, have been so much fun to work with over the past few years and learn about other exciting businesses in our great area. Christon brings laughter, skill, and a great eye for directing with her on location and maybe some tequila 🙂 Helly Hansen has certainly benefitted from partnering with NL&L in recent years, and I look forward to the next adventure. 
Jay Laskey, Helly Hansen Newport
I loved working with Christon on Newport Living & Lifestyles. It was fun, and my clients loved seeing me get exposure for the work that I do. Though it was an ugly sweater segment, I received a ton of responses, views, and shares from people who saw the show. This is marketing you just can’t pay for! Christon drove the whole show. She made it so comfortable for me, which made it easy for me to be a success. It was great not to have to sell myself for once in 30 years! People still comment on my segment! Great new and unique idea. I can see this show being picked up by a network very soon. Keep up the good work!
Robert Caramante, Senior Loan Officer
I originally met Christon from Newport Living & Lifestyles as a guest at my spa; she approached me about featuring the bodhi spa in her lifestyle blog. We offer a unique spa experience in Newport, RI and being only 2 years old when we knew we needed to add to our brand and presence to stay relevant. I appreciated Christon’s willingness to adapt to our needs as a new business and work with me on my business presentation. While it’s easy to feel out of your comfort zone while being interviewed, I felt completely at ease with her big smile beaming back at me as she guided me through her thoughtful questions. Newport is the loving home to many small businesses and offers opportunities for unique lifelong experiences that may get overlooked with the wealth of choices available. The Newport Living & Lifestyles platform is a wonderful way of sharing some hidden and not-so-hidden gems in our beautiful city by the sea.  
Harmony Oschefski, Bodhi Spa
Newport Living & Lifestyles is a new and fun way to get the word out about your business! Christon is wonderful to work with, and even though being on camera can be nerve-racking, she is a pro and made me feel really comfortable. I am excited to support her mission and this new exciting platform. Newport is full of amazing things to do and see, and Newport Living & Lifestyles is a wonderful way to stay informed. 
Tiffany Peay, Designer & Owner, Tiffany Peay Jewelry
Newport Living & Lifestyles is a unique platform to inform clients, friends, and potential customers, to learn and understand your business and how it can affect your way of life. As an Interior Designer, TurnKey Design shared and showed our life-changing living spaces through Newport Living & Lifestyles – Come, Join and Enjoy your new life! 
Lynn Shore, Designer & Owner, Turnkey Design
I loved working with Christon Gibson from Newport Living & Lifestyles on a gift giveaway during the holidays last year! She has her finger on the pulse of what is happening here in Newport and brought her unique panache and energy to promoting my store “SWANKY Newport” with a lively and entertaining video-cast specifically created with my products, as the stars of the show!! 
Patricia Coleman, Owner, SWANKY Newport
I truly enjoyed working with Christon! I was really nervous about filming our segment. She totally put me at ease and walked me through the whole experience. 
Laurie Ann Lecomte, BSM, RN
Christon and I met through a mutual close friend. When I heard her tell me that she wanted to highlight a doggie day with dog-friendly businesses as the topic, I was completely on board. Newport Pedicab is the premier pedicab company in Newport. We specialize in amazing and memorable tours. I always keep up with Newport Living & Lifestyles, and at Newport Pedicab, dogs always ride free! It was such a pleasure working with Christon! Bringing herself and Gambit around town was a pleasure! Being featured on Newport Living & Lifestyles has been a highlight of the season. We share a mutual love for Newport, and we truly appreciate her shedding light on the city we love.
Justin Richardson, General Manager, Newport Pedicab
Working with Christon of Newport Living & Lifestyles was a wonderful experience! She really captured Lucky Dog Resort’s essence and what a joy it is to be surrounded by dogs every day. We really felt supported and guided through the process, which was fun, easy, and collaborative.”
Laurie Ruttenberg, President, Lucky Dog Resort Inc.
Working with Christon was a delight when I helped with the editing of her Travel Tuesdays video segment of Newport Living & Lifestyles. She was outstandingly helpful with providing all the digital materials and resources I needed to deliver the final products. Keeping projects on task is a breeze because she makes sure she is accessible for questions and feedback along the way.

Christon is a true professional when it comes to her courteous, communicative, and attentive manner while also maintaining an easy-going and friendly approach in all aspects of her business – from interviews to behind the scenes projects. I would welcome future projects with Christon!

Katharine Goss, Videographer
Hiring Christon of Newport Living and Lifestyles to produce a promotional video for the Kent Washington Association REALTORS, a Rhode Island non-profit real estate organization, was one of the best decisions we made. Her wit and vivacious energy, combined with her expert knowledge delivered us the perfect marketing tool we were aiming for. Christon is a reliable and dedicated professional. I guarantee, she will not disappoint!
Linda Arcouette, Chief Executive Officer Kent Washington Association of REALTORS®
NL&L delivers interesting content and unique facts. Christon is a total professional; delightful to work with, knowledgeable and always 100% prepared for her interview. Be in the know with NL&L
Nancy Piffard, Newport International Boat Show
Christon is such an amazing and inspiring person to work with! Newport Living and Lifestyles is the chicest way to market your business. She is also a true professional and very hardworking! I believe that almost every business on Aquidneck Island would benefit by Christon’s marketing skills; she has a natural talent for attracting positive results!!!
Lani Liuzza Co-Founder Bimini-me
It was such a pleasurable experience working with Christon Gibson from Newport Living & Lifestyles. She showed up everyday offering such great ideas and her charisma was infectious. She didn’t hesitate when we asked her if she would fly to Naples with our team and document a marketing and fundraising event that Bimini-me was involved with. Through this experience she has become a trusty colleague and a friend. Christon is a “go -getter”, she has a strong work ethic and she’s a connector. I would recommend Christon to anyone!
Brynne Peck Co-Founder Bimini-me

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Photo Compliments of Meg Heriot

NL&L offers your business two exclusive ways 

to reach a unique audience.
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When you become a video sponsor and your commercial is strategically placed on NL&L videos, your exposure to NL&L viewership has an eternal shelf life and reaches an unlimited audience.

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Be on the scene as a website sponsor where your business will be seen.
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Newport Wealth Strategies a division of Newport Living and Lifestyles

An educational environment for people who are interested in learning how to invest short & long in the stock market. We will have speakers and discussions about how to pick and watch your stocks. * No Financial Pooling Required.

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This group is designed for business owners to collaborate on a personal level their successes, struggles, pivots and triumphs.

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NL&L Courier 27th Edition: October 2022

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The first annual “It’s Better to be Bad” Ball

Conjuring up the creepy, the gala will transform the event space of @topofpelham into a den of delicious debauchery for Newporters ready to cut loose and throw caution, and their dignity, to the wind.

Bring your baddest self for an evening of liberating libations and purging pretensions. This is a high style, bring bail money kind of affair, kids. Get the Uber on speed dial cause momma ain’t coming to save you from this one.

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Deborah Goodrich Royce does it all; Hotelier, Actress, Author

A first glance there is nothing about Deborah Goodrich Royce that would belie the colorful and varied tapestry she has woven from her life’s experiences.

As an owner–along with her husband–of one of the country’s most famed seaside resorts, Rhode Island’s “Ocean House” her normal day is already full.  Today she breezes through the lobby in a light blue and white sundress casually greeting staff and club members prior to sitting down for our interview.  Perhaps most noticeable as we take our seats in the Veuve Clicquot “Secret Garden,” is her utter lack of pretention and a sense that she has the world-her world-perfectly under control. Read more…

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Newport Living & Lifestyles Courier 27th Edition Conjuring up the creepy, the gala will transform the event space of @topofpelham into a den of delicious debauchery for Newporters ready to cut loose and throw caution, and their dignity, to the...

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Testimonials

 

It is an absolute honor and pleasure to work with Christon of Newport Living & Lifestyles. Her charismatic, charming nature blends beautifully with her professional, witty, and colorful interviews. She brings out the best in everyone while educating the people of Newport, supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses, and bringing the community together. 
Karyn Chabot, Sacred Stone Healing
NL&L is Newport RI’s premiere video blog. The Vlog gives you the inside scoop on local businesses and area events. What caught my eye most was Christon’s lively, humorous and entertaining interview style; she’s just so very charismatic! If you want to know what’s really going on behind the scene: art, area small businesses, restaurants, organizations, or who and what is attending or supporting charity fundraisers, Newport Living & Lifestyles has the inside track.
Mark Lawrence Collins, OnWebLocal
Christon and the NL&L video blog have been nothing but extraordinary to work with. She always brings great energy and positivity to each subject she deals with. I have worked with her on numerous occasions and look forward to doing more creative concepts. NL&L is what Newport is all about! 
Charlie Holder, Midtown Oyster Bar & Surf Club Newport
Newport Living & Lifestyles, and Christon, have been so much fun to work with over the past few years and learn about other exciting businesses in our great area. Christon brings laughter, skill, and a great eye for directing with her on location and maybe some tequila 🙂 Helly Hansen has certainly benefitted from partnering with NL&L in recent years, and I look forward to the next adventure. 
Jay Laskey, Helly Hansen Newport
I loved working with Christon on Newport Living & Lifestyles. It was fun, and my clients loved seeing me get exposure for the work that I do. Though it was an ugly sweater segment, I received a ton of responses, views, and shares from people who saw the show. This is marketing you just can’t pay for! Christon drove the whole show. She made it so comfortable for me, which made it easy for me to be a success. It was great not to have to sell myself for once in 30 years! People still comment on my segment! Great new and unique idea. I can see this show being picked up by a network very soon. Keep up the good work!
Robert Caramante, Senior Loan Officer
I originally met Christon from Newport Living & Lifestyles as a guest at my spa; she approached me about featuring the bodhi spa in her lifestyle blog. We offer a unique spa experience in Newport, RI and being only 2 years old when we knew we needed to add to our brand and presence to stay relevant. I appreciated Christon’s willingness to adapt to our needs as a new business and work with me on my business presentation. While it’s easy to feel out of your comfort zone while being interviewed, I felt completely at ease with her big smile beaming back at me as she guided me through her thoughtful questions. Newport is the loving home to many small businesses and offers opportunities for unique lifelong experiences that may get overlooked with the wealth of choices available. The Newport Living & Lifestyles platform is a wonderful way of sharing some hidden and not-so-hidden gems in our beautiful city by the sea.  
Harmony Oschefski, Bodhi Spa
Newport Living & Lifestyles is a new and fun way to get the word out about your business! Christon is wonderful to work with, and even though being on camera can be nerve-racking, she is a pro and made me feel really comfortable. I am excited to support her mission and this new exciting platform. Newport is full of amazing things to do and see, and Newport Living & Lifestyles is a wonderful way to stay informed. 
Tiffany Peay, Designer & Owner, Tiffany Peay Jewelry
Newport Living & Lifestyles is a unique platform to inform clients, friends, and potential customers, to learn and understand your business and how it can affect your way of life. As an Interior Designer, TurnKey Design shared and showed our life-changing living spaces through Newport Living & Lifestyles – Come, Join and Enjoy your new life! 
Lynn Shore, Designer & Owner, Turnkey Design
I loved working with Christon Gibson from Newport Living & Lifestyles on a gift giveaway during the holidays last year! She has her finger on the pulse of what is happening here in Newport and brought her unique panache and energy to promoting my store “SWANKY Newport” with a lively and entertaining video-cast specifically created with my products, as the stars of the show!! 
Patricia Coleman, Owner, SWANKY Newport
I truly enjoyed working with Christon! I was really nervous about filming our segment. She totally put me at ease and walked me through the whole experience. 
Laurie Ann Lecomte, BSM, RN
Christon and I met through a mutual close friend. When I heard her tell me that she wanted to highlight a doggie day with dog-friendly businesses as the topic, I was completely on board. Newport Pedicab is the premier pedicab company in Newport. We specialize in amazing and memorable tours. I always keep up with Newport Living & Lifestyles, and at Newport Pedicab, dogs always ride free! It was such a pleasure working with Christon! Bringing herself and Gambit around town was a pleasure! Being featured on Newport Living & Lifestyles has been a highlight of the season. We share a mutual love for Newport, and we truly appreciate her shedding light on the city we love.
Justin Richardson, General Manager, Newport Pedicab
Working with Christon of Newport Living & Lifestyles was a wonderful experience! She really captured Lucky Dog Resort’s essence and what a joy it is to be surrounded by dogs every day. We really felt supported and guided through the process, which was fun, easy, and collaborative.”
Laurie Ruttenberg, President, Lucky Dog Resort Inc.
Working with Christon was a delight when I helped with the editing of her Travel Tuesdays video segment of Newport Living & Lifestyles. She was outstandingly helpful with providing all the digital materials and resources I needed to deliver the final products. Keeping projects on task is a breeze because she makes sure she is accessible for questions and feedback along the way.

Christon is a true professional when it comes to her courteous, communicative, and attentive manner while also maintaining an easy-going and friendly approach in all aspects of her business – from interviews to behind the scenes projects. I would welcome future projects with Christon!

Katharine Goss, Videographer
Hiring Christon of Newport Living and Lifestyles to produce a promotional video for the Kent Washington Association REALTORS, a Rhode Island non-profit real estate organization, was one of the best decisions we made. Her wit and vivacious energy, combined with her expert knowledge delivered us the perfect marketing tool we were aiming for. Christon is a reliable and dedicated professional. I guarantee, she will not disappoint!
Linda Arcouette, Chief Executive Officer Kent Washington Association of REALTORS®
NL&L delivers interesting content and unique facts. Christon is a total professional; delightful to work with, knowledgeable and always 100% prepared for her interview. Be in the know with NL&L
Nancy Piffard, Newport International Boat Show
Christon is such an amazing and inspiring person to work with! Newport Living and Lifestyles is the chicest way to market your business. She is also a true professional and very hardworking! I believe that almost every business on Aquidneck Island would benefit by Christon’s marketing skills; she has a natural talent for attracting positive results!!!
Lani Liuzza Co-Founder Bimini-me
It was such a pleasurable experience working with Christon Gibson from Newport Living & Lifestyles. She showed up everyday offering such great ideas and her charisma was infectious. She didn’t hesitate when we asked her if she would fly to Naples with our team and document a marketing and fundraising event that Bimini-me was involved with. Through this experience she has become a trusty colleague and a friend. Christon is a “go -getter”, she has a strong work ethic and she’s a connector. I would recommend Christon to anyone!
Brynne Peck Co-Founder Bimini-me

Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Photo Compliments of Meg Heriot

NL&L offers your business two exclusive ways 

to reach a unique audience.
____________________________

VIDEO SPONSORSHIP

When you become a video sponsor and your commercial is strategically placed on NL&L videos, your exposure to NL&L viewership has an eternal shelf life and reaches an unlimited audience.

WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP

Be on the scene as a website sponsor where your business will be seen.
____________________________

Contact me to explore the best options for your feature.

Click Here

Private NL&L Facebook Groups

 

Newport Wealth Strategies a division of Newport Living and Lifestyles

An educational environment for people who are interested in learning how to invest short & long in the stock market. We will have speakers and discussions about how to pick and watch your stocks. * No Financial Pooling Required.

REQUEST TO JOIN

Newport Living & Lifestyles Business Owners Group

This group is designed for business owners to collaborate on a personal level their successes, struggles, pivots and triumphs.

The Kia Ora Cosmic Ball hosted by Newport Polo

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The Ball of all Balls 

The Newport Polo Gala never ever let’s you down. It truly is the ball of all balls. The energy is always there and the evening sweeps you away with views, romance, laughter and dancing. The attendees eyes are all a sparkle with sincerity, good will  and cheer. This year Jeffrey Osborne took the people in hand, table by table and shared his microphone with enthusiastic song. The guests were so titulated that the Auctioneer had trouble reigning in the crowd from their enjoyment, but fundraise he did!

All proceeds from the auction will support The Jeffrey Osborne Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, to help Rhode Island kids meet their most basic needs, and keep music and the arts in Rhode Island schools.  Inspired by the profound impact music had on his family, Grammy-nominated R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne established his namesake foundation in 2012 and has raised over $1.5 million dollars to date in RI.  The foundation’s activities support its community partners, including St. Mary’s Home for Children & Family Services, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, Button Hole, Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School, the Met School, and the Amos House, Rhode Island’s largest Soup Kitchen.  For more information, visit www.jeffreyosbornefoundation.org.

Photos Captured by @Cocoanco , David Santarpia, Sue Metzger, Gina Manoni and Christon Gibson

 

Island Moving Company Summer Soiree

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The 2022 ARTSCAPES Summer Soiree fundraiser event benefiting Island Moving Company – Newport’s Contemporary Dance Co was an unbelievably beautiful experience. Every turn a memorable site to behold. The performers prancing in every garden landscape at “The Bellevue House”. The front stage lounge seating for Randal and guests was the crowning moment which led to lots of laughs, dancing and a personal Chinese Dragon Dance performance.

A Special Thanks to Randal Poirier, ChFC, Financial Planner and his foundation “Doing Well by Doing Good” for participating as an important sponsor to IMC and their efforts to bring the arts and performances to Newport and supporting youth to carry on the arts in our community

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