With the holidays fast upon us, seemingly more quickly than usual given the late Thanksgiving, Newport offers a depth of grandeur that is truly magnificent.

The Preservation Society of Newport County has offered residents of Newport County free admission to its National Historic Landmarks. A recent visit afforded some rich memories most worthy of sharing.

While visiting the mansions, as if filling one’s Christmas wish list early, the City by the Sea was blanketed in a light snow — just enough to be magical without too many headaches for drivers or for cleanup. These photo opportunities were only available for a moment before the melting began.

A visit to Old Colony House offers an opportunity to see the historic space all decked out and featuring many wonderful Newport-centric gift ideas.

Happy holidays to all. Enjoy a momentary magical escape to a fantasyland realized here in Newport, a rare and warm family community.

Photos by Jack Casey

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Jack Casey has always loved music. Whether listening, playing solo or with friends these experiences over the decades have informed his photography. The passion to photographically preserve the pinnacle moment of a musicians’ performance is what fuels him. He has shot a diverse range of thousands of world class artists, dating back to the early 70s. Casey has photographed the Newport Festivals, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivals. It’s not uncommon to see him shooting at many local theaters, clubs and performance venues.

Casey’s work has appeared on CD covers and in publications, physical and online media as well as being included by Joan Baez in the book, Musicians As Artists. After being retired for a decade from a career in social work, Casey is working on a photo-story book reflecting upon his life on the stage, backstage and in the photo pit.