A group of Newporters brightened a winter Sunday afternoon at the Chinese Tea House at Marble House, their Asian-inspired attire adding splashes of color to the historic setting. Silk scarves caught the sunlight, and traditional prints mingled with modern interpretations as friends greeted each other with warm hugs.
Stoneacre Brasserie made sure no one left hungry, filling the tea house with irresistible aromas and plenty of delicious bites. Their attentive service meant glasses stayed full and plates were never empty for long.
Between sips of tea and bits of conversation, Christon Gibson offered special papers for everyone to write letters to their future selves. These little time capsules of thoughts and wishes will stay sealed until December 2025, the Year of the Snake, when they’ll serve as windows back to this sunny winter afternoon.
Jennifer Massotti of Barrington Books brought an extra dash of excitement with her golden fortune cookies. Hidden inside eleven of them were golden tickets that paired with wonderful gifts from our local community. The Preservation Society of Newport County, Chris Cline Design, Metal Dynamics, E. Francis Cards, and Barrington Books all contributed to the treasure hunt. Lucky winners found themselves going home with everything from a gorgeous tea set with tea included, a membership to the Preservation Society, a book of William Heydt watercolors, to a gift certificate for future adventures at Barrington Books.
It was just the kind of afternoon Newport does best—good friends, good food, and a touch of magic, all wrapped up in one of our city’s most beautiful spaces. As the winter sun played across the ocean view, it felt like the perfect way to spend a Sunday.
PHOTO CAPTIONS BY Kat Paiva Mcswine of The Social Frm
Inspired by the classic series that has captivated audiences for generations, this immersive event promised to be a journey into the surreal and unknown. Guests embodied their favorite characters from Rod Serling’s classic The Twilight Zone series, donned Beetlejuice inspired costumes, and created looks that defied explanation, embracing the spirit of surrealist art (Pinterest inspired costumes). Was it just a party, or did they truly cross into… the Twilight Zone?
The evening featured the mesmerizing tunes of DJ Bells, a professional DJ with 40 years of experience, and captivating photography by The Cocoanco, a company known for their creative and high-energy approach to capturing events.
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Meet Dan & Learn more about this historic, important and magnetic week long Infosys Hall of Fame Open and Enshrinement Weekend event. July 17th – 23rd at the international Tennis Hall of Fame
Get ready to witness history in the making as we celebrate the legendary feats of tennis greats at the Iconic International Tennis Hall of Fameevent, taking place from July 17th to 23rd! Your heart will race with anticipation, your spirit will soar with pride, and you’ll feel the electric energy of motivation and inspiration coursing through your veins.
Infosys Hall of Fame Open takes center stage this week with thrilling Quarterfinals and Semifinals pitting skilled competitors against one another, vying for ultimate victory. Feel the rush of adrenaline as seats for these unforgettable matches quickly disappear.
Enshrinement Weekend will shine a spotlight on our 2023 Inductees – Rick Draney and Esther Vergeer. Engage with legendary Hall of Famers during an exclusive Meet & Greet, bask in the surreal ambiance of Courting Fashion at Ochre Court, and indulge in a lavish brunch with tennis icons at Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to be part of something truly inspiring: a celebration of greatness and a testament to what hard work and dedication can achieve on the Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony. As we raise a toast to these phenomenal achievements, let their stories kindle an unwavering fire within you to chase your dreams relentlessly.
Will you stand among the legends? Join us at the Iconic International Tennis Hall of Fame Event and become a part of history everlasting.
6-8pm Meet & Greet with Hall of Famers, Cocktail Reception
FRIDAY, JULY 21
11am Infosys Hall of Fame Open |. Quarterfinals
7pmCourting Fashion at Ochre Court, A Fashion Forward Cocktail Event | Ochre Court at Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
SATURDAY, JULY 22
10am Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends
11am Infosys Hall of Fame Open | Doubles Semifinal & Singles Semifinals
11:15am Autograph Session with 2023 Inductees
4:30pm Pre-Ceremony Refreshments
Not Before 6pm Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony
Enshrinement Reception presented by Infosys
Following the Induction Ceremony, dinner + drinks served
SUNDAY, JULY 23
Infosys Hall of Fame Open
12pm Doubles Final 2pm Singles Final
WHAT TO WEAR
Newport is a coastal resort community that is typically hot and humid in the daytime and pleasant in the evenings. You may want a sweater or light jacket for evening events.
Friday – Courting Fashion at Ochre Court, a fashion forward cocktail party – Cocktail attire
Saturday – Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends – Resort casual
The exquisite Elms Mansion played host to a spectacular evening reveling in the 2023 Women of Distinction on Thursday, March 23rd for National Women’s month! With nearly 200 distinguished guests in attendance, this sold-out event was nothing short of an elegant affair.
Guests were graciously welcomed by Erin Donovan-Boyle, The Chamber’s President & CEO, and Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of the Preservation Society of Newport County. In addition, Kaity Ryan, Executive Director of Norman Bird Sanctuary graced the occasion as the awards emcee by hosting a lively panel discussion and Q&A with the esteemed honorees.
A round of applause to this year’s exceptional honorees:
Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Brenda Brock, Founder, Farmaesthetics
Lynne Tungett Publisher/Editor, Newport This Week
Melissa Green, Esq., Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP
The volunteer committee of Chamber board members diligently reviewed numerous nominations, highlighting the honorees’ impressive achievements in community involvement, industry impact, and professional success prior to selecting the award winners.
This event is part of the Chamber’s Women in Business series, which is proudly sponsored by The Preservation Society of Newport County, Greenvale Vineyards, and Seacoast Sweets, and was truly a delightful evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and joy.
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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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.
THE LEGENDARY MANSION HOSTS DINNER WITH A DASH OF DECANDENCE
Newport, RI. | October 20, 2022
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.
Featuring an indulgent multi-course menu and unlimited champagne, the Library and Parlour spaces became activated from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with specialty cocktails and additional performances from No Ring Circus. “The Cabinet of Curiosities” offered guests a chance to step into the seductive, unconventional, and fabulous world of Alfred Vanderbilt (who knew!) and celebrate the mansion as the destination for eccentricity, exploration, and glamour.
Ticket prices included a multi-course tasting menu, open bar, and access to the interactive cocktail hour from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm following the dinner.
A portion of the proceeds will go to thePotter League, Rhode Island’s most comprehensive animal welfare organization, offering shelter, community education, community support, and access to essential veterinary care for companion animals.
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For more information and access to public and private events, turn to Newport Living & Lifestyles on the web.
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.
