New York Adventure Club

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1970008374078

Jane Austen is arguably one of the most influential authors of the 19th century; after all, her views on love and relationships continue to be a delicious subject for Hollywood ever since the invention of film. What makes her work so timeless, however, is not only its adaptability, but also the gorgeous costumes that accompany her stories. What is it about these costumes — be it period or modern — that have made her adaptations a visual feast? And what work goes on behind-the-scenes to make them ready for the big screen? With the help of a professional costume designer, it's time to uncover the world of fashion surrounding Jane Austen like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the world of costume design surrounding Jane Austen, with a special focus on Regency era pieces worn during her lifetime and their portrayal in modern TV and film adaptations.

Led by esteemed costume designer and fashion historian Jolene Marie Richardson, our fashion-forward virtual experience will include:

• A brief introduction to Jane Austen, from details surrounding her personal life to the books she wrote
• An overview of the clothing and fashion trends during the Regency era
• Comparing and discussing adaptations of several of her works that have been replicated over various decades, including Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility
• Behind-the-scenes details on how a costume designer researches and designs historic clothing for period shows
• The influence of the period's fashion trends on newer shows, from Jane Austen adaptations like Clueless to inspirations such as Bridgerton

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Jolene — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Jolene
Jolene Marie Richardson is a costume designer and fashion historian. Her work can be seen across film, television, and theatre. Jolene has a blog and corresponding podcast titled Hanging By A Thread, where she expands upon costuming in film and the designers behind the clothing. You can also read her work in the pages and online through Fangoria horror magazine.

Testimonials
"It was fascinating looking @ all the different costumes of Jane Austin films. I didn't know that Clueless was Jane Austin's Emma." -Carly
"I loved the picture stills in the presentation and I just love anything related to costume history." -Carmen
"Liked the subject matter, and the presenter was very knowledgeable and kept the program going at a good pace" -Mary
"Visuals to go along with what the presenter was talking about. Her knowledge of historical fashion and costumes. Her ability to communicate the details and connections of what she was discussing. Her enthusiasm!" -Meeann
"Interesting historical facts (dress, manners, etc.) versus the fiction of film. As always, your events and speakers are fascinating!" -EV
"A lot of very interesting information" -Claudia
"Well organized content and excellent presenter" -Angella
"Speakers, knowledge, and learning new history of costumes." -Maria
"Enthusiastic presenter. Well informed." -Pennie
"Speaker knowledgeable and interesting and has a passion for her topic." -Anita

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Photo Credit: Main - Liam Daniel/Netflix, Middle Right - Everett Collection
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Tickets: $12 (includes access to replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1975594021901

What if the world’s most famous museum weren’t just home to masterpieces, but also to criminals, traitors, and monsters hiding in plain sight? From royal assassinations and political betrayals to mythological horrors and modern-day heists, it's time to explore the Louvre’s galleries and the dark history they reveal.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover how the Louvre became a crossroads of art and crime — from masterpieces that immortalize betrayal, violence, and justice, to the real-world thefts and upheavals that reshaped the museum’s destiny — all through the lens of a Parisian criminal lawyer.

Led by Edith de Belleville — French-licensed tour guide, author, and attorney-at-law — our digital showcase will include:

• Criminals, traitors, femme fatales, and mythic monsters depicted in the collection — revealing how great masters used violence, seduction, betrayal, and judgment to shape their most dramatic works
• Artworks born of turmoil and moral conflict — exploring how punishment, revenge, and justice became enduring themes across centuries of painting and sculpture
• Historic thefts, wartime seizures, and political upheavals — tracing how real episodes of conflict and appropriation left lasting marks on the museum’s evolution
• The notorious 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa — how an unassuming handyman outwitted the museum, and why the crime transformed a modest portrait into the most famous painting in the world
• A recent jewelry heist inside the Galerie d’Apollon — a bold, modern-day theft that revived the Louvre’s long entanglement with scandal and security failures

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Edith — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Edith
Edith de Belleville is a native Parisian woman. She is a licensed tour guide, lawyer, author and a qualified French teacher for foreigners. She wrote a book about Beautiful Rebels of Paris in French ("Belles et Rebelles" , Éditions du 81) She is also a professor and teaches the Jewish heritage in Paris at Gustave Eiffel University (Marne-la-Vallée) She just published a new book in English about her memoirs in Paris "Parisian Life, adventures in the City of Light." And she spends so much time at Le Louvre and Orsay Museum that it's her second home.

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Photo Credit: Main - Mika Baumeister
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1955335273439

The American Gilded Age is often remembered for its titans of industry — the men who built railroads, banking empires, and fortunes that reshaped America. But just as influential were the women who operated behind the scenes and in the spotlight — steering society, challenging norms, and leaving legacies of their own. It's time to uncover the identities of these women and how their real stories stack up against the glamorous, high-stakes world depicted in HBO’s The Gilded Age.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series exploring the real historical women who inspired Julian Fellowes’ The Gilded Age, and how their lives fueled the show’s iconic characters, social rivalries, and dramatic plotlines. In Part Three: The Black Elite, we’ll uncover the lesser-known history of Black women who rose to prominence in Gilded Age New York — and the pioneering figures who inspired one of the series’ most groundbreaking characters.

Led by NYC tour guide Ginny Poleman, this historical deep dive into the Black female elite of 19th-century New York — and the real-life inspirations behind The Gilded Age’s fictional Peggy Scott — will include:

• The real people behind the fictional Peggy Scott, including pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells and novelist Julia C. Collins
• A look into Black educational leadership, through the story of Sarah J. Tompkins Garnet, the first Black female principal in New York City and a prominent suffragist
• Profiles of early Black professionals in medicine and business, like the pharmacists and physicians who shaped Brooklyn’s Black middle class
• The rise of T. Thomas Fortune, a formerly enslaved man who became one of the most powerful Black voices in America as a newspaper editor and civil rights advocate
• A look at how the show reflects — and departs from — history, especially in its portrayal of race, class mobility, and everyday Black life in Gilded Age New York

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Ginny — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay through one week after the entire series concludes.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week since the series finale, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

Women Who Inspired HBO’s The Gilded Age Series
Part 1: Alva Vanderbilt (Wednesday, December 3 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: Mrs. Astor (Wednesday, December 10 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 3: The Black Elite (Wednesday, December 17 @ 5:30pm ET)

About Ginny
Ginny Poleman is a graduate of Cornell University, a licensed NYC tour guide, docent for the Municipal Art Society, as well as an educational and costume collection guide for New York’s largest art museum. Additionally, she offers private tours for her own company, NYC Encounters, covering New York City Art, Architecture, and History. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @Art_Encounters and @NYC.Encounters.

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
This event is a Gilded Age-themed educational webinar organized by New York Adventure Club. It is not affiliated with HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, Julian Fellowes, or any related entities. Our event is a fan-inspired experience, celebrating the cultural impact and historical themes explored in The Gilded Age series. Any references to The Gilded Age are purely for educational and entertainment purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. The Gilded Age and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and this event is an independent initiative by New York Adventure Club.
Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age

Tickets: $12 (includes access to replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1970008748197

From sugar sculptures to piñatas, the history of candy is as colorful as the sweets themselves. Why do certain candies hold symbolic significance in different cultures, and how have confections shaped traditions worldwide? It's time to unwrap the stories behind some of the world's most iconic and surprising treats.

Join New York Adventure Club as we delve into the fascinating and flavorful history of candy, exploring its evolution across cultures and centuries — from early Renaissance sweets to modern masterpieces in confectionery artistry.

Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin of Landmark Branding, this digital showcase and memorable review will include:

• The exuberance and symbolism of the piñata and its cultural roots
• A look at Japanese spun sugar sculptures, crafted as street theater spectacles
• The cactus candy that nearly destroyed the Saguaro Forest, and the environmental lessons it teaches
• The earliest sweets of the Renaissance, revealing how sugar shaped European palates
• Elaborate candy dishes from the 18th century onward, reflecting luxury and artistic craftsmanship
• An exploration of the classic box of chocolates, its evolution, and enduring appeal

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Moments in History