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Floral Philanthropy
The Preservation Society of Newport County held its thirtieth annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff, where extravagant floral exhibits honored this year’ s theme,“ Pearls of Newport.” The theme paid tribute to the city’ s history during the Gilded Age as well as the maritime legacy that informs its identity today. Proceeds from the event will help fund the ongoing restoration and preservation of the society’ s eightyeight acres of grounds, gardens and landscapes.— JULIA COTE
1. Guests enjoy the Rosecliff grounds. 2. Jill and Mike Pengue. 3. Ben Martinez, Charmain Corlette, Asia Dent, Aina Pallis, David Dent. 4. Dale Venturini, Anthony DeFusco, Gail Ciampa, David Buczkowski. 5. Trish Carroll, Ruthie Hanan, living art performer Sophia Pray, Sadie Cameron. 6. Monica, Eva and Amanda Rodrigues-Smith. 7. Linda Fung, Brian Lowy. 8. Denise Foster, Lisa Bruckner. 9. Asta Darling, Suebelle Robbins.
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