New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985147468517

London is a city where royal tradition, historic architecture, and vibrant neighborhoods come together to create one of the world’s most fascinating cultural capitals. But what stories lie behind the palaces, streets, and markets that have shaped this global metropolis for centuries? Get ready to journey through London’s iconic sights, rich history, and colorful boroughs in a series that brings its character and charm vividly to life.

Join New York Adventure Club for a four-part series exploring the historic locales, traditions, and landmarks that define London. In Part Three: The Old City & Tower Bridge, we’ll explore the ancient heart of the capital, where medieval churches, historic marketplaces, and iconic landmarks reveal the layers of history that shaped London’s oldest district.

Led by tour guide Kelsey Betzelberger, this experience — featuring plenty of firsthand photo and video walkthroughs, intriguing anecdotes, and expert insights — will include:

• St Paul’s Cathedral and the City’s historic churches — the magnificent dome that dominates London’s skyline alongside nearby gems like St Bride’s Church and the ancient Church of the Holy Sepulchre, each reflecting centuries of spiritual and architectural history
• Fleet Street and the Royal Courts of Justice — the grand Victorian Gothic courthouse standing along a street once filled with newspaper offices that made this district the center of British journalism
• Twinings and London’s tea heritage — the historic tea shop founded in 1706 that helped shape Britain’s enduring love of tea and continues to operate from its original narrow storefront
• Historic markets and hidden corners — the elegant Victorian ironwork of Leadenhall Market, the lively stalls of Old Spitalfields Market, and the tranquil garden ruins of St Dunstan in the East
• Skyline views and riverside icons — sweeping panoramas from the Sky Garden before visiting the formidable Tower of London and the soaring towers of Tower Bridge along the Thames

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Kelsey — 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!

A Walk Through London Series
Part 1: South Bank & Kensington (Thursday, April 9 @ 1:00pm ET)
Part 2: The Royal Quarter (Thursday, April 16 @ 1:00pm ET)
Part 3: The Old City & Tower Bridge (Thursday, April 23 @ 1:00pm ET)
Part 4: The Creative Districts (Thursday, April 30 @ 1:00pm ET)

About Kelsey
I'm Kelsey, from Explore with Kelsey, a passionate tour guide and expatriate opera singer originally from Chicago. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Northwestern University, I've traveled to 50 countries, and lived in Austria, Germany, Italy, Croatia, France, England, The Netherlands, and now Valencia, Spain, where I'm happily settled with my husband and our two cats. My mission is to share my love for exploration and cultural discovery with my fellow travelers, igniting curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the world's wonders.

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Categories: Virtual, Neighborhoods

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985830825456

Join New York Adventure Club for our official monthly Happy Hour at Time Out Market Union Square, a 10,000-square-foot culinary destination at Union Square featuring seven kitchens, a full-service bar, communal tables, and an outdoor terrace.

Once inside, look for a New York Adventure Club sign at one of the reserved communal tables in the middle of the market.

See you there!

*While this is an open and free event, please RSVP for general headcount
**Time Out's happy hour specials on cocktails, wine, and beer last until 7pm
***Food and drink options can be ordered at each kitchen counter, or delivered tableside by scanning available QR codes on each table

About Time Out Market Union Square
Time Out Market Union Square opened this fall on the ground floor of Zero Irving, bringing the best of New York’s culinary and cultural talent into one curated, 10,000-square-foot space. Seven kitchens, a bar, communal seating and an outdoor terrace all await in this vibrant new gathering place, along with performances by New York artists that celebrate the city’s creative energy.
The culinary lineup spans beloved names and rising stars—from wood-fired pizza and inventive patties, stacked sandwiches, creative burgers and bold Thai and Indian flavors. Add to that a coffee and pastry counter with some of the city’s most loved spots, and Union Square is set to become a one-stop destination for eating, drinking and gathering.

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Photo Credit: Main - Noah Fecks, Top/Middle/Bottom Right - Time Out Market Union Square
Categories: Food & Drink

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985820993047

Ever since Storm King Art Center opened to the public in 1960 in New Windsor, NY, it has grown to become one of the most important sculpture gardens in the world. How did it go from a rural private estate in a small Hudson River Valley town to an open-air museum with the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the United States? It's time to uncover the legacy of one of the country's most unique art destinations.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the artistic legacy of Storm King Arts Center located in New Windsor, NY. This 500-acre open-air museum in the Hudson River Valley is widely considered one of world's leading sculpture gardens, featuring site specific sculptures of monumental size carefully placed within nature to correspond with the land and open space.

Led by museum educator and art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo, our virtual experience surrounding this sculpture garden will include:

• The origin story of how Storm King Art Center came to be
• How the initial acquisition of 13 works by Abstract Expressionist David Smith and monumental works by Di Suvero put Storm King on the art world map
• An overview of Storm King's layout and the significance behind each section of the grounds
• A discussion of how the works correspond with the landscape, including those that introduce contrasting industrial material, work with organic shapes or materials, or tell stories within the natural setting
• A comparison of the artists’ work here with those placed within an urban setting like New York City
• A closer look at major site specific commissions by Isamu Noguchi, Henri Moore, Louise Nevelson, Richard Serra, Maya Lin, Sarah Sze, Andy Goldsworthy, and others
• An introduction to current temporary exhibitions by established and emerging artists

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about Storm King Art Center 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 — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985368422396

Whiskey doesn’t begin in the barrel — it starts in the soil, shaped by the land, climate, and care behind every harvest. But what happens when distilleries take that connection one step further, growing their own grains and committing to sustainable practices from field to bottle? It's time to raise a glass this Earth Month to the makers redefining whiskey at its roots, and discover how every sip can tell a story of the land itself.

Join New York Adventure Club as we celebrate Earth Month with a curated tasting of “farm to bottle” whiskeys, highlighting distilleries that prioritize sustainability, local sourcing, and environmental stewardship in every step of the process.

Led by Whiskey Specialist Holly Seidewand, our unique experience will include:

• A look at how distilleries are embracing sustainable farming practices, from growing their own grains to sourcing locally and protecting natural resources
• An exploration of the “farm to bottle” philosophy, and how it influences flavor, production, and transparency in whiskey making
• Tips on how to taste and describe whiskey, whether you’re refining your palate or just getting started
• A curated selection of five chocolates from Saratoga Candy Co. — or five savory snacks — thoughtfully paired with each whiskey (see 'Whisky & Snack Kits' section below for more details)
• A guided tasting of five exceptional whiskeys, each rooted in a strong connection to the land (see 'Whisky & Snack Kits' section below for more details)

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Holly — any and all questions about the featured whiskeys or snacks 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!

*Must be 21 or older to participate, and please drink responsibly
**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!

WHISKEY & SNACK KITS
The Observer: $15

• Admission to the webinar (feel free to bring your own whiskey and snacks!)

Whiskey-Only Experience: $85 (order cut-off: 4/14)

• Admission to the webinar
• Tasting Card
• Sample 1: Hill Rock Estate Double Cask Rye 2019 Harvest
• Sample 2: Lost Lantern Farmer’s Fields Blended Bourbon
• Sample 3: Filey Bay English Single Malt
• Sample 4: Bruichladdich 7YR Islay Single Grain Rye
• Sample 5: Kilchoman 100% Islay 13th Edition Peated Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Experience: $105 (order cut-off: 4/14)

• Everything included in the Whiskey-Only Experience
• Sample 1: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cream
• Sample 2: Milk Chocolate Maple Cream
• Sample 3: Dark Chocolate Orange Cream
• Sample 4: Milk Chocolate Cashew Cluster
• Sample 5: White Chocolate Pretzel

Whiskey & Savory Snack Pairing Experience: $105 (order cut-off: 4/14)

• Everything included in the Whiskey-Only Experience
• Sample 1: Dehydrated Plums
• Sample 2: Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
• Sample 3: Dehydrated Mango
• Sample 4: Caramelized Pecans
• Sample 5: Butter Pecan Jordan Almonds

*For an additional fee, you can add a nosing glass or an extra chocolate/snack sample to either kit of your choice
**Bottles and snacks are subject to change based on availability
***Price inclusive of shipping & handling
****Whiskey & Snack Kits can only be delivered to addresses in the continental United States. Kits will be scheduled for delivery roughly 10 days before the event — shipment takes up to one week depending on location within United States.
*****Whiskey samples are roughly 1oz each — chocolate samples are truffle-sized
******Some of the snack samples contain nuts

About Holly
Holly became a single malt enthusiast during her time working in retail store design in New York City. Not finding an education that was fitting to further her knowledge of whisky, she created her own study program by visiting over 130 distilleries throughout the world to interview producers, evaluate whiskies, and learn everything she could about the industry.
Holly has worked at Knockdhu Distillery (anCnoc) and Gordon’s Fine Wine & Spirits, and more recently held the role of North American Brand Ambassador for the Dewar’s Single Malt Portfolio, which includes Aberfeldy, Craigellachie, Aultmore, Royal Brackla, and The Deveron. She has always had an affinity for the History of Scotch and Irish Whiskey and can’t wait to share a dram with everyone!
You can follow her whisky journey on her blog and on Instagram @herwhiskylove.

Testimonials
"It was informative and great fun. The presenter knew her stuff." -Mary
"Holly did an amazing job of speaking to a group of people with various degrees of background knowledge. Her personable way of answering questions was impressive." -John
"I liked the topic, the obvious knowledge of the presenter, nice accompanying slides." -Marina
"So detailed and host was VERY knowledgeable! Makes me want to visit Scotland ASAP! Can't wait to attend another one!" -Matthew
"Very informative!! Holly is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about whisky. I certainly learned a lot. Good visuals in the presentation." -Kathleen
"Very engaging presenter who was technologically competent and even managed to keep up with comments and questions during her presentation. Delicious whisky samples. Clever concept of mailing samples to taste during the webinar." -Charles
"Well done. Presenter was excellent, of course I had a number of drinks in me, so that helped." -Lawrence
"I loved Holly's knowledge and information delivery." -Pattie
"The presenter was articulate, highly knowledgeable about the topic, and very accessible and encouraging in response to questions. A+" -Judith
"Holly was extremely knowledgeable and it was super fun to drink alongside the group." -Eve
"The speaker was knowledgeable. She was a very good, clear speaker. She answered questions!" -Barb
"The variety of harder-to-find scotches was fun to try and enjoy." -Christian
"The leader was very knowledgeable. Great photos and videos." -Elizabeth
"Learned a lot about whisky. Got to sample many varieties." -Annamarie
"Very astute and knowledgeable presentation on regions of Scotland and how scotch is made. Having the scotch handy was an added plus." -Philip
"Holly shared a great amount of knowledge while keeping an entertaining pace. She was terrific!" -Cathy
"Presenter's range and depth of knowledge, presenter's presence, good screen aids." -Gy
"The Moderator had a great deal of knowledge, a good sense of humor and kept things moving along nicely." -Randolph
"Loved this - it was informative and learned about the various tasting notes for each brand of Whiskey." -Rosemarie
"Good presenter, geographic information, variety of types." -Sonia
"Knowledge Sharing with participants around the globe. Excellent presenter!" -Rose
"I love the history, photos and enthusiasm about the whiskey." -Maggie
"Great info and education; would like more detailed photos/videos of the malting and distilling process." -Samuel.
"Holly was simply the best ambassador to take us on this tour of scotch whiskies." -Ana
"Holly was great. And I'm impressed that the technology worked so well. Great slide show and video." -Amy.
"I love the information provided along with Holly's added experience." -Maria
"Holly is very knowledgeable about whisky. It is a pleasure to listen to her and to taste and learn." -Lois
"Holly is great. I will continue to join her webinars." -Edna
"I'm always grateful for the attention to detail the host puts into this event. This is our second whiskey/chocolate class and It truly is a great experience." -Emily
"Holly provided a wonderful and creative selection of whisky for this event." -Elizabeth
"Holly is always informative and the class is fun!" -Lois
"I love the immersive experience. I usually hate webinars but with the whiskey (& chocolate) here IRL, it's great. Holly brings the expertise and I look forward to an out of the ordinary evening all day while at work. My husband usually gets some kind of bar food for dinner & it's all ready when I get home from work. Happy hour in my own home but with WAY better booze! 😉 I really liked tonight especially because when I drink, I prefer to drink whiskey. Still get the hoots & hollers as if that's a daring drink... for a women." -Danica
"Whiskys were great as always and Holly is always very personable and informative" -Amy
"Excellent content and good interaction with the participants" -Leon
"Holly is always excellent" -Virginia
"I love the information provided along with Holly's added experience." -Maria
"Fun whisky selections. Always a fun learning experience." -Carol
"Presenter is incredibly knowledgeable; opportunity to try samples of unusual and hard-to-find whiskies is a real treat!" -Amy
"Holly is the best!" -Edna
"I always learn something new and interesting. Holly is informative and fun." -Lois
"Holly is great! Her knowledge is outstanding!" -Mel
"Very expertly presented and informative and good interaction with live viewers" -L.
"Everything! Holly is extremely knowledgeable and always puts together a unique and memorable set of tastings." -Amy
"I like the details! HOLLY is so knowledgeable!" -Maria
"The opportunity to compare / contrast sherry-finished whiskies with sherries themselves was terrific" -Amy B.
"Quality, experience and knowledge of Holly, fun good group of people. Great choice of whiskeys" -Maria

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Photo Credit: Rahul Raman
Categories: Virtual, Food & Drink