LARGEST CRYSTAL DISCOVERED IN THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE

http://youtu.be/Jnap_Thtem0    Interesting....have you ever been in the Bermuda Triangle?....Usually people lose their way because the compass does not hold steady North....and the current pushes you North while you are heading into the East....so you need to constantly correct course, and plan for the current....but who knows maybe there are some magnetic properties in the soil below the sea, that cause the compass to go whacky!  Did you ever read about that happening in a good thriller...it could happen you know...

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Mantovani - Adios

Mantovani mesmerized us with  beautiful arrangments of wonderful songs....so ...hope you enjoyed my selections tonight.  Adios

Julie London (playlist)

What a yummy version of this song....

Jose Feliciano My Sweet Lord

I think he likes the same music I like, hats off to George Harrison with this song...and to Jose, he does perform it great...

Jose Feliciano - Rain [Lyrics]

its that time of evening....when the falling rain, mesmerizes...Jose is one of my faves...

Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

 
Couldn;t stop dancing!   Marvin Gaye....wonderful

Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (Subtitulado/Traducido en espaƱol)

Oh!  This song !   The rhythm, the voice,....couldn't stop dancing...!!!!

Linda Ronstadt - What's New

This is a fabulous album and probably the best arrangement of this song, I have heard

Eric Clapton - While my guitar gently weeps (HQ)(Concert for George)

The music, the group, the individuals, they ruled our world.  I loved Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Paul and the rest of the Beatles, Rod Stewart........ the boys from England, they swept the world with wonderful music.

George Harrison - Something in the way she moves


Why we loved the Beatles, is evident ...this song was a knock out!

Elvis Presley - I'll Remember You

I'll bet there is someone in my music followers that can bring this back, it is a lovely ballad...

Elvis Presley (You Dont Have To Say You Love Me)

Elvis must have been tired, this night!  When he first appeared on tv, we all blushed, it was  shock and awe!  Remember we were basically chaste....

Mel Carter- Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me Live



Maybe this was the HIT VERSION....don't remember, have to look some more....

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Johnny Mathis

Dragging out beautiful music that made the hit list long ago, these songs never die....will try and find another version....it was so popular

Johnny Mathis - It´s Not For Me To Say

what a voice ....bringing back Johnny Mathis, can anyone fill his shoes?

Della Reese - Don't You Know? ("Puccini")

I think it is a draw!  What do you say...???  Great songs, great ladies!

Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth

Here is your answer to who is the Queen?  Maybe I wasn't fair to Della, so I will give her another shot at the title...

Della Reese - Someday (You'll Want Me To Want You) (playlist)

 Della Reese, what a voice...!!  She and Dinah Washington, duked it out for Queen!   They were both great!

Three Coins In The Fountain (1954) Tribute

Three Coins was a wonderful picture, I couldn't wait to make my wish at the fountain.....Mom will love this movie

PICNIC (1955) original TRAILER

Another movie that is lovely with the stuff that women like including , music and more...for Mother's Day

http://youtu.be/k1A1vqmkftw

LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING!

Here is a gift idea for Mother's Day, a movie she will love...the music is beautiful, the movie  is romantic and touching.


http://youtu.be/NdH_o9GnoVE

Newport, Rhode Island, fun and news

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Newport Mansions® News & Events
New Museum Affairs Director Named

Laurie Ossman, Ph.D. has been named Director of MuseumDr. Laurie OssmanAffairs for The Preservation Society of Newport County.  
Dr. Ossman is currently a Research Historian for the Smithsonian Institution's forthcoming "History of America in 101 Objects" in Washington D.C.  She has previously served as Director of Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, Historic Sites of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Alexandria, VA.  She has also held curatorial positions at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Florida, and the Maryland Historical Society. Laurie graduated from Brown University, and received her Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.
 
  
Green Animals & Kingscote Open This Weekend; Plant Sale at Green Animals
The Newport Mansions®operating schedule expands this Saturday, with the opening of Kingscote (1841) and Green Animals Topiary Garden (c. 1860) for daily tours.  Make time to see one of America's greatest dining rooms at Kingscote, with its Tiffany glass and a unique cork ceiling.  And of course, a visit to one of North America's oldest topiary gardens is always a treat!

As an added incentive, our annual plant sale takes place at Green Animals starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.  Find a special gift for Mom or the perfect plant for your garden. Our experts will be on hand too to help you with gardening tips.
Gallery Tour: 20th Century Fashion
Halston pant suit c. 1985
Sign up now for a special behind-the-scenes look at our current costume exhibit at Rosecliff, 20th Century Fashion.  The tour takes place Thursday, May 16 at 11 a.m., led by exhibition consultant Mary Elizabeth Corrigan. Participants will view and discuss pieces by Givenchy, Chanel and Halston, among others, and learn about the history and construction of textiles in the Preservation Society's collection.  Admission is $5 for Preservation Society members and $10 for the general public, but space is limited, so register now online forGallery Tour: 20th Century Fashion, or call (401) 847-1000 ext. 154.
Make Plans for the Newport Flower Show
June 21-23
Take an exotic tour of Far Eastern traditions and beauty at the 2013 Newport Flower Show, Jade-Eastern Obsessions, at Rosecliff.  Enjoy informative lectures and demonstrations, shopping, exotic outdoor garden displays, and design, horticulture and photography exhibits inspired by the Far East.  Kick off Newport's summer season at our Opening Night Party on Friday, June 21 and enjoy a cocktail buffet and entertainment. 

The Presenting Sponsor of the Newport Flower Show is Bartlett Tree Experts. Supporting sponsors include National Trust Insurance Services, Northern Trust, Brooks Brothers, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern New England, Atria Senior Living, United Airlines, BankNewport, Porsche of Warwick, and Aardvark Antiques.

Learn more and purchase Newport Flower Show tickets.
Newport Mansions®Wine & Food Festival
Announces Celebrity Guest Chefs
 
Alex GuarnaschelliTwo renowned culinary stars will headline the 8th annual Festival, September 20-22.  Food Network "Iron Chef" Alex Guarnaschelli (left) and James Beard Award winner Michel Richard (below) will host cooking demonstrations at the weekend Grand Tastings at Marble House. The weekend will also include the Wine & Rosecliff gala, a Collectible Wine Dinner at The Elms, seminars, book signings, auctions, and exclusive dining opportunities.

Michel RichardThe Presenting Sponsor of the
Newport Mansions®Wine & Food Festival is Food & Wine.  Additional sponsors include National Trust Insurance Services, Jenn Air Appliances, Alex & Ani, United Airlines, Stella Artois, Dasani, Dave's Fresh Marketplace, Wines of South Africa, Marchesi Antinori and Hyatt Regency Newport.

Learn more and purchase Wine & Food Festival tickets
Shop NewportStyle.net for Mother's Day
  
Accessorize Mom for Mother's Day. These colorful woven bags are fun and stylish.  Made with Ata grass, their rich, warm color results from smoking them over a mixture of honey and coconut!  Shop for these high quality bags and other accessories for Mom at www.NewportStyle.net.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Newport Mansions, Venetian Ball date, Food and wine dates..

In addition the Venetian Ball is Saturday , August 3, to welcome the Venetian paintings back to the Elms.  go to Newport Mansions if you want more details...

Headlines of the Week
From the Desk of Trudy Coxe
This Week's Highlight of the Collection:
First published in the 1880s, Ladies Home Journal was one of the most popular publications of the 20th century and continues to be printed today. This May, 1891 issue included an article from "Mrs. Vanderbilt's Kitchen," as well as poetry, articles on housekeeping, knitting and crochet patterns, clothing suggestions for women at their school graduations, and editorials on women's issues.
John Tschirch was a good sport during the tribute we paid to him during his final Symposium dinner at The Breakers. Overall, the Symposium was a great success.
Don & Susan Ross, Nancy Wilson Richard Ford, Gene & Lynn Roberts

TC, John Tschirch & David Dangremond Angela Fischer & Mary Riggs
Congratulations to International Council member Nancy Dubuc, who has just been promoted to President and CEO of the A+E Networks. She'll oversee day-to-day operations of the company, which includes the History, Lifetime and A&E channels, as well as 500 employees and about $3.5 billion in annual revenue! Read more about Nancy's amazing career.
Speaking of television, we've been visited in the last two weeks by TV crews from Boston, Providence and Springfield news stations, working on features about our houses. That's Caitlin Emery being interviewed by Channel 10's R.J. Heim in The Elms dining room. We're also working with a producer from Wealth TV to feature a couple of our houses on a new program called "Castles of the Ages," as well as a French documentary filmmaker for a series called "Secrets d'Histoire."
We were so happy this week to see the incredibly supportive editorial in the Providence Journal about our plans for the welcome center at The Breakers. In case you missed it, you can read the ProJo editorial here.

We're also grateful to our friend Evan Smith, CEO of Discover Newport, for his public support. You can read Evan's Letter to the Editor here.
We have secured two amazing, nationally-renowned chefs for our Wine and Food Festival in September. Food Network "Iron Chef" Alex Guarnaschelli (left) and James Beard Award winner Michel Richard will headline the Grand Tastings on September 21 and 22.
Congratulations to Terry Dickinson on his election as Chairman of the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County last night. It's a feather in the cap for both Terry and the PS. The Alliance is the premier organization that promotes and advances arts and culture in the region.
Many thanks to Angela Moore and Nancy Roy for helping to inspire the troops at the Educational Sales Department's kickoff meeting this week. Nancy shared the following quote with our staff which is worth thinking about when we do our jobs: "A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us; we are dependent on him. He is not an interruption to our work;he is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business; he is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him; he is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so." Mahatma Gandhi

The tree that we had to take down outside the children's cottage at The Breakers put up quite a fight. Here's the massive stump being hauled away today. Getting it out of the ground without damaging the adjacent driveway proved to be quite the challenge!
International Council members Richard Guy Wilson and Pauline Metcalf gave great lectures about Ogden Codman and Edith Wharton at a conference held by the Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. The Codman rooms at The Breakers were on tour.
Huge week ahead. Green Animals and Kingscote open on Saturday, May 11. May you have a productive week.
TC
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