Social Diary
Social Diary• June 20, 2022

Father Figures

Father’s Day in New York always arouses the drama of this boy’s father and the effect it had on everyone present. Blessed by memory...

READ MORE

RECENT POSTS

Read more

True Theatre

Social Diary• June 13, 2022.
Beautiful Sunday with two major events on the calendar: the screening of the Leonard Cohen documentary plus a performance of his work on stage after; and the 75th Tony Awards at Radio City, all of which takes us back in time to see the future... READ MORE
Read more

A fresh, dazzling mosaic

Social Diary• June 9, 2022.
A beautiful day in New York, lunching at Michael’s with the town all around, people getting out more; plus Paige Peterson’s excellent book party for Louis Nelson’s “MOSAIC” based on the design of the Korean War Memorial and all the subjects it evoked... READ MORE
Read more

The pursuit of pleasure

Social Diary• June 8, 2022.
Perusing the social history archive of Palm Beach, a reader sent appreciation by focusing on the subject of Jack and old Joe and their private social activities as well as the public... READ MORE
Read more

A family drama

Social Diary• June 6, 2022.
The finale of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee left me with some thoughts about family and relationships, and their influence... READ MORE
Read more

For a change; even if for a moment

Social Diary• June 3, 2022.
Good News Dept. It’s all about the Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth this weekend reminding all of goodness and greatness; plus the Frick Collection hosted their annual Spring Garden Party... READ MORE
Read more

The subject now is Her Majesty

Social Diary• June 1, 2022.
There’s some good news out there; across the sea where for the next five days the British people will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign... READ MORE
Read more

Much to Memorialize

Social Diary• May 30, 2022.
Memorial Day Weekend; the holiday that kicks off the summer season, honoring the memory of those brave souls who died while serving our country in war... READ MORE
Read more

Looking after New York

Social Diary• May 27, 2022.
From Playground Partners to the Viennese Opera Ball to the Dogs & Cats annual luncheon at the AMC to the Fresh Air Fund; they’re looking after New York... READ MORE
Read more

The Spirit of Achievement and a Mother’s Touch

Social Diary• May 25, 2022.
A special, now-historic annual “Spirit of Achievement" luncheon benefitting the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Plus, a good quick look at Princess Anne and achievement... READ MORE
Read more

There’s No Business Like Show Business

Social Diary• May 20, 2022.
The town’s around with memories galore; a birthday party celebrating Martin Scorsese’s wife at Sette Mezzo evokes an old memory of a friend of the director’s first film... READ MORE
Read more

The matter of good neighbors

Social Diary• May 16, 2022.
A beautiful sunny weekend and a first, the Japan Parade on Central Park West on Saturday, a beauty from beginning to end; a New York gift!... READ MORE
Read more

A storied past and a bright future

Social Diary• May 13, 2022.
Busy days and nights again: A fascinating lunch (at a great restaurant) in the New-York Historical Society; and the Versailles/Giverny Foundation’s annual black tie fund-raising dinner with their royal guests, the Duke and Duchess of Anjou... READ MORE

Subscribe

FOLLOW US

Popular Posts

Read more
Social DiaryAug 9
Falling into a YouTube moment which inspired my attention and gave me something to write about worth reading.
Read More...
Read more
Social DiaryAug 3
A fabulous wedding in Italy followed by a fabulous honeymoon revived the personal memories of that beautiful major moment in one’s life and times.
Read More...
Read more
Party PicturesAug 3
Friends and family, from as far-flung as Brazil, Dubai, the UK, Malta and the US, joined Sandra Sanches and Gregory Redmond for their marriage on the Fourth of July. 
Read More...
Read more
Social DiaryJul 29
Another very warm (muggy) day in New York, and another fascinating moment in the life of Greta Garbo who knew how to shock too.
Read More...
Read more
Guest DiaryJul 29
Lee Fryd reports on Summer in the Hamptons where Bonnie Comley and Stewart Lane held a private dinner in support of Bay Street Theater; and where Susan and Hunter Cushing’s Dogs on the Dunes party honored American Humane’s Pups4Patriots program. And that's just the half of it. Plus great weather!
Read More...