Newport’s finest celebrate canine friendly shopping with style.
You don’t have to be a Vanderbilt or a Carnegie to shop like one! That’s the motto, and the attitude of this year’s Bellevue Bow WOW. A one-of-a-kind, dog friendly shopping event that took over Bellevue Avenue last week to the delight of retailers, tourists and all involved.
Newport’s Bellevue Avenue Mansions District took center stage as a dozen local businesswomen and influencers donned their spring finery and held court with their precious pooches along the toney avenue.
Après “dog-walk” the group retired to the veranda at La Forge Restaurant & Casino for glasses of bubbly and a chance to rest weary feet.
Come join Newport’s most fashionable along Bellevue, Spring Street, upper and lower Thames and Broadway for world class shopping that’s easily accessible on either two or four feet.
Newport RI provides a host of family friendly museums, art galleries, food, beverage, and shopping options to satisfy any taste. See you there!
Stoneacre’s Second Annual Dog Show brought out every dog breed and dog trick imaginable and raised $8,058.44 to benefit the Potter League. It was delightful, patrons purchased tables and everyone brought their dogs to dine.
The entree’s were limited to 40 and could sign up in any of the categories.
Prettiest B**ch
Best Rescue (Any dog that came from a shelter or rescue)
The OceanCliff Sip and Shop was a fun and festive evening of cocktails and shopping, featuring local designers and boutique owners. With live music from Brian Scott, lite bites, complimentary champagne (2 drink tickets with admission) It was a $5 admission with 100% of proceeds being donated to Lucy’s Hearth, serving homeless children and families.
We got the GRANDE tour at The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection. It has an entirely new feel. Elegant and dapper with floor to ceiling navy blue in sportsman style. The former mansion built by Alfred Vanderbilt is filled with new and vintage furnishings, custom hand-drawn wallpaper with a modern pop.The property also debuted a new gastronomy and mixology program: a fully reconceptualized signature restaurant, The Dining Room, alongside new menus and eye-catching designs at the resort’s three additional dining destinations; The Conservatory, The Garden, The Roof Deck with views of downtown and the bay.The renovations by SWOON are a must see. It is quickly becoming a vibrant social hub for Newport and is walking distance to downtown.
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Liz Reilly ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Lizzy Andrews, Kathleen A. Wilson, Christon A. Gibson Liz Reilly, Marie Dunn – Samuels ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Liz Reilly ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Lizzy Andrews, Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Lizzy Andrews ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Liz Reilly, Kimberly Pucci, Lizzy Newport, Marie Dunn – Samuels, Kathleen A. Wilson, Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kathleen A. Wilson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Lizzy Andrews, Kathleen A. Wilson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kathleen A. Wilson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kimberly Pucci, Marie Dunn – Samuels, Kathleen A. Wilson, Lizzy Andrews, Liz Reilly, Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Lizzy Andrews ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Marie Dunn – Samuels ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kathleen A. Wilson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kimberly Pucci, Marie Dunn – Samuels, Kathleen A. Wilson, Lizzy Andrews, Liz Reilly, Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Marie Dunn – Samuels ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kimberly Pucci, Kathleen A. Wilson, Lizzy Andrews ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Liz Reilly, Kimberly Pucci, Lizzy Newport, Marie Dunn – Samuels, Kathleen A. Wilson, Christon A. Gibson ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Kimberly Pucci ~ The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection – Photo Credit Adam Himber
Who doesn’t love a good themed festivity. Lively in spirit guests were encouraged to dress in character with scenes from the the manger nativity scene. With good humor, characters showed as the Three Wise Men, North Star, Shepherds, Angels, Elves, Lambs and more. The party was catered by McGraths Clambake and the host served a delicious holiday tequila coconut margarita with sprigs of cranberry. Cheers to the new year! ✨
Kylie C. McCollough, Marlena Pelliccio, Marie Dunn- Samuels, Michaela Gouveia, Christon A. Gibson
– Photo Credit: Kylie C. McCollough
Marlena Pelliccio, Kylie C. McCollough, Christon A. Gibson, Kristin Bjorklund MacMannis, Marie Dunn- Samuels
– Photo Credit: Kylie C. McCollough
Michaela Gouveia, Christon A. Gibson, Kylie C. McCollough, Marie Dunn- Samuels, Kristin Bjorklund MacMannis, Marlena Pelliccio
– Photo Credit: Kylie C. McCollough
Kylie C. McCollough, Marlena Pelliccio
– Photo Credit: Kylie C. McCollough
Douglas Kohler, Peter Barrego
– Photo Credit: Christon Gibson
All things cosmic three card tarot & spirit animal reading presented by Bridgette Soby & Christon A. Gibson What a cosmic transforming evening with Patti McGarrahan and Larry Lastra of The Mindz Eye ! Wow! Hands down impressive. The evening was limited to 20 people and every single person was offered 2 readings during dinner, one three card tarot and then an animal reading. The Clarke Cook House hosted us in the private 12 Meter Room on the top floor. The powers that be supplied a personalized menu and bespoke cosmic cosmo cocktail with pearlized swirls and star straws. The very talented and professional event photographer Qui Lawhon of The Cocoa & Co captured the evening in all of its intense splendor. We were talking about our readings for days if not months.
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Bridgette Soby, Larry Lastra
* Photo Credit Cocoa & Co.