New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980509142158

Hearts, flowers, sweet gestures — February might feel a bit cliché, but when it comes to whisky, indulgence never goes out of style. What if “sweet” meant more than just sugar, and instead opened the door to layered flavors, thoughtful pairings, and a deeper love for the dram? This Valentine’s season, get ready to explore expressions that speak to every kind of palate.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover how sweetness in whisky comes to life — from the grains and casks to the art of blending — and how different styles around the world offer their own take on this complex and beloved flavor profile.

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

• A look at how different regions of the world achieve delicate, floral flavors, and how those characteristics influence a whisky’s sweetness
• Tips on how to taste and describe whiskey, whether you’re building your flavor vocabulary or just getting started
• A curated selection of five chocolates from Saratoga Candy Co. — or five savory treats — specially paired with each whisky (see 'Whiskey & Snack Kits' section below for more details)
• A guided tasting of five exceptional whiskies, each selected to highlight a unique expression of sweetness*(see 'Whiskey & 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: 2/7)

• Admission to the webinar
• Tasting Card
• Sample 1: Clydeside Napier Wine Cask Lowland Single Malt Scotch
• Sample 2: Dalgety Glen Spey Port Matured Single Cask Single Malt Scotch
• Sample 3: Rare Character American Whiskey Batch 04
• Sample 4: Nulu 7YR Toasted Barrel & Honey Finished Bourbon Single Barrel
• Sample 5: Kilchoman Moscatel Single Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Experience: $105 (order cut-off: 2/7)

• Everything included in the Whiskey-Only Experience
• Sample 1: Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries
• Sample 2: White Chocolate Almond Bark
• Sample 3: Milk Chocolate Orange Cream
• Sample 4: Peanut Butter Bolster
• Sample 5: Dark Chocolate Orange Peel

Whiskey & Savory Snack Pairing Experience: $105 (order cut-off: 2/7)

• Everything included in the Whiskey-Only Experience
• Sample 1: Dehydrated Cranberries
• Sample 2: Yogurt Covered Raisins
• Sample 3: Mini Cranberry Orange Scones
• Sample 4: Peanut Butter Caramels
• Sample 5: Smoked 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.

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Photo Credit: Lucas Bee
Categories: Virtual, Food & Drink

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980556096600

This is a re-aired recording of this program’s most recent live webinar. Once the viewing period ends, this recording will not be offered again for at least one year.

In the early 1900s, Los Angeles, California and its environs offered few entertainment spots — after all, this sleepy region of Southern California was formerly known as "Queen of the Cow Counties" for its role in supplying beef and other foods to Gold Rush miners up north. But beginning in the 1910s when the first motion picture company opened its doors, this area would quickly transform into the film and entertainment capital of the world — especially in the neighborhood of Hollywood. From gambling dens to restaurants to nightclubs, it's time to uncover how the growth of the film industry bought a proliferation of celebrity ‘hot spots’ to see and be seen.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the celebrity nightlife of the Golden Age of Hollywood (1910-1945) where the Hollywood elite went to kick back and relax.

Led by historian Lucy Jane Santos, our star-studded virtual experience will include:

• Why the development of the movie industry in the early 20th century led to studio movie stars being idolized
• The reasons behind how Hollywood’s reputation as the land of affluence and fame skyrocketed
• The ways that Prohibition changed entertainment in the town
• A look at the nightclubs that were popular with gangsters and celebrities alike
• How World War II changed nightlife, and the new places that sprung up for workers and servicemen to let loose
• Rare photos of some of Hollywood's hottest hangouts during their heyday, including Trocadero, Ciro’s, the Brown Derby, and Schwab’s Pharmacy
• Golden Age places in the Los Angeles area where you can still go and have a drink

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 Lucy
Lucy Jane Santos is an expert in the history of 20th century leisure, health, and beauty.
After completing a BA in Egyptian Archaeology and a MA in Arts and Heritage Management Lucy worked for several private members clubs and societies in London including The Arts Club, the Authors’ Club, and the International Wine and Food Society.
She has been a judge for the Historical Writers’ Association Non-Fiction Crown, the recipient of the Stephen Joseph Research Award and was the Non-Fiction Writer In Residence for the Stay-at-Home! International Literature Festival (2020). She is a founder of the Art Deco Society UK and co-founder of the Cosmetic History and Makeup Studies Network.
Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium is Lucy’s debut book and was shortlisted for the 2021 BSHS Hughes Prize, for books that bring scholarship to new readers by capturing the public imagination while conforming to the rigorous standards of academic research. Her next book, which is a history of the element uranium, will be published in 2024.
Lucy also works as a freelance historical researcher and consultant.

Testimonials
" Being an old Hollywood fan, I loved the photos, interiors of places, and nostalgia as restaurants and clubs evolved." -Pam
" Variety of photos of different clubs and restaurants" -Cassandra
" Good historical overview of this part of LA history." -Jeffrey
" Very interesting!" -Claire
" I always enjoy seeing photos that document the topic I am watching." -Susan
" The presenter was pleasant and easy to understand and follow." -Cynthia
" I thought the content was fascinating and offered insight into things I didn't know in a compelling way" -Megan
" Interesting tidbits about Hollywood" -Robert
" I liked the historical data and the architecture of the early Hollywood buildings." -LeAnn
" I liked the depth of information that was given" -Catherine
"Knowledgeable as always. I learned quite a bit, and I loved all the pictures." -Adrienne
"I love Lucy's webinars- always fun, very informative, love the videos and her commentary really terrific" -Susan
"I liked the photos of the old-time stars dancing and having fun, even if it was mostly for show. Also, she gave a good explanation of the false "glamor" of gangsters. This was an original topic, well-researched..." -Mark
"The topic is of interest to me. Original photos were great and the map grounded the talk very well." -Ruth

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980470211716

How did a New York City carriage house originally built for the personal secretary of legendary American financier J.P. Morgan eventually become a professional society dedicated to the art of illustration in America? And what legacy has it crafted since its inception in 1901? It's time to explore a historic five-story townhouse in the Upper East Side where famous illustrators like N.C. Wyeth, Rube Goldberg, and Norman Rockwell once roamed the halls.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour through the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, the oldest non-profit dedicated to promoting the art of illustration in America.

Led by a Society of Illustrators member, our special experience through their historic townhouse will include:

• A brief history of the Society's historic townhouse, which was originally a carriage house built in 1875 for William P. Read, a personal secretary for financier J.P. Morgan
• The origin story of the Society of Illustrators, from its founding fathers to its rapid growth in the 20th century
• View the current exhibitions on display at the Museum of Illustration and take a rare trip inside the archives, which contains original works from famed illustrators throughout the century, one of the most comprehensive collections of this genre in the world
• A look inside the Society's historic library, with its famous tiled fireplace with art dating back to the 1940s

The tour will conclude in the Society’s Hall of Fame Gallery, where attendees can stay and purchase drinks. Don’t forget to take a look at the stunning Norman Rockwell painting, "Christmas Coach," just behind the bar!
Click here to see pictures from one of our last visits to the Society of Illustrators!
See you there!

*The Society of Illustrators does not have an elevator

Testimonials
"Great building and great artwork" -Marilyn
"The interesting details and facts about the collection, seeing the 'behind the scenes' areas." -Emile
"Fascinating history. We were lucky to have the Director to show us round who was so nice and passionate about the work they do at the Society, including some fantastic outreach projects." -Lindsay
"The gentleman was an excellent speaker who shared a wealth of information about the Society, the artwork and the artists." -Barbara

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Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980556101615

This is a re-aired recording of this program’s most recent live webinar. Once the viewing period ends, this recording will not be offered again for at least one year.

In 1920, the block overlooking the East River between 57th and 58th Street was surrounded by a steam plant, a brewery, and coal yards. So undesirable was the neighborhood that the New York Times went as far as to describe the area as “a slum.” But that all changed when two millionaires saw the neighborhood's untapped potential, and convinced 16 additional wealthy citizens to form a homeowners-type association and transform the bleak Victorian row houses into modern mansions. This is the incredible story of one of the most exclusive residential enclaves in all of Manhattan.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the fascinating history of Sutton Place, from the neighborhood's Pygmalion-like metamorphosis and architecture of several of its mansions, to the riveting histories of the personalities who owned these lavish homes.

Led by historian Tom Miller, our unique virtual experience will include:

• An overview of the history of Sutton Place before, during, and after its transformation
• A “walk” around the block, stopping at magnificent mansions where people like millionaire Anne Harriman Vanderbilt, actress Miriam Hopkins, shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, and the United Nations Secretary General have lived
• The stories that played out in some of the mansions, including the owners’ consolidated fight with the city over the construction of the FDR Drive and what is going on within Sutton Place today
• Rare historic and modern photographs — inside and out — of these opulent dwellings and of their owners

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 Tom
Architectural and social historian Tom Miller is the author of Seeking New York, Seeking Chicago, as well as the popular blog “Daytonian in Manhattan.” Since 2009 Tom has published a blog post on a different Manhattan location every day — now totaling nearly 4,600.
His research and reporting focus as much on the social histories of the buildings — the tragedies and sorrows, triumphs and scandals of the people who built and lived in the houses — as on their architecture and styles.
Tom Miller’s retelling of these stories make the buildings come alive; and suddenly they are more than brick, marble, and limestone, but the histories of real people.

Testimonials
"The architecture, property histories and those who lived there." -Patricia
"Very informative about the history of Sutton Place." -Lenore
"Photos, description of home occupants, history, architectural history" -Linda
"Tom Miller is always interesting" -Jennifer
"So informative and loved learning about the neighborhood" -Grace
"The well informed and knowledgable presenter. The history of the buildings examined, and the variety of images used to illustrate the talk. Looking forward to an examination of some of the other buildings on Sutton Place/Square." -James
"Concise history of an area that probably couldn't find elsewhere. Both exterior and interior views of buildings." -Laurie
"His presentations are ALWAYS fabulous. I try to see all of them." -Karen
"Lots of stories associated with the residents of the buildings" -Alice
"Tom Miller's tours are always informative and entertaining. He's very knowledgeable and stimulates a desire for more of the same." -Mardine
"Learned new information. It was great." -Julie
"Covered DeWolfe, Marbury and Morgan, characters in book I'm reading. I lived in NYC for 2 years and never knew Sutton Place." -Virginia
"I like how the presentation delved into the life of the residents" -Alejandra
"I really enjoyed the quotes from the newspapers and history of how neighborhood developed and FDR Drive" -Peter
"The history and pinpointing on some of the residents." -Julia
"As always Tom is so informative and thorough!" -Pat
"Interesting content and stories of home owners. Thank you for interesting account of Sutton Place" -Kathyrn
"What an interesting story. It’s just amazing to me how so many parts of Manhattan change from A-to-Z with finances and every other kind of identity. So much dynamism when you take it as a whole" -Sharon
"Presenting history through interesting personalities" -Alla
"It brought the area to life for me as I only had rudimentary knowledge. Loved the content." -Lynn
"I live close by Sutton Place and loved hearing more about il" -Bethene
"The knowledge of the presenter and the excellent slides. I will look for his programs in the future - very enjoyable!" -Jan
"Very good description and Tom knowledgeable- good job! I am going to re-listen to the replay." -Carol
"Very informative" -Susan
"Full of interesting pictures and details. Wish it were longer." -Claire
"The presenter, the content, the presentation" -Kaye

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Photo Credit: Main - Compass
Categories: Virtual, Neighborhoods