New York Adventure Club

Tickets: $55.80 ( incl. $5.80 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977501582466

Semi-formal attire is requested for this special New Year's Day edition of our Secret Parlor Jazz series

For over 10 years inside his Upper East Side apartment, one celebrated entertainer and author has been hosting one of New York's best kept secrets: an under-the-radar jazz experience complete with a rare blend of soul-stirring performances, rich conversations, and home-cooked hospitality. This is more than a concert — it’s an invitation into the heart of a New York jazz tradition where elegance meets soulful tunes. Get ready for an "only in New York" music experience like no other.

Join New York Adventure Club for a sophisticated and intimate jazz experience in the heart of the Upper East Side that celebrates authentic old school Black American Jazz and Blues, blending world-class live music with the warmth of a home-cooked BBQ dinner that will make you feel right at home.

Hosted by JaRon Eames — acclaimed jazz and blues vocalist, archivist, and author of Historical Jazz Conversations — this unforgettable afternoon in his East 80s home will include:

• Rare access inside JaRon's cozy and eclectic private Upper East Side parlor
• A live jazz performance featuring JaRon Eames alongside surprise special guests such as pianist Les Kurtz
• A home-cooked BBQ dinner (brought right to your lap!) including Creole Shrimp & Rice, Salad, Cornbread, BBQ Chicken, and dessert
• Complimentary wine throughout the event
• An exclusive book signing of JaRon Eames’ acclaimed 600-page jazz history tome, Historical Jazz Conversations (book sold separately)
• Fascinating conversations with about jazz history, culture, and stories

Whether you're a longtime jazz aficionado or a curious newcomer, this special New Year's Day event will transport you to the golden age of jazz, all while creating new memories with like-minded music lovers.
Don’t miss this unique celebration of community, music, and culture — see you there!
Click here for a preview of the experience 📽️

*This experience is located inside a private residence in the East 80s — the exact address will be revealed in the confirmation email.
**Please be respectful of the property and do not share the location with others.
***Please note that the residence is located up one flight of stairs.
****Doors open at 2:00pm, jazz begins around 3:00pm.
*****First come, first serve for seats by the piano in the Red Room.
******Semi-formal attire is requested for this special New Year's Day edition of our Secret Parlor Jazz series

About JaRon Eames
JaRon Eames is a celebrated jazz and blues vocalist, archivist, and author, renowned for his dedication to preserving the legacy of Black American music. With a career spanning around four decades, JaRon has performed alongside legendary musicians such as Doc Cheatham, Harold Mabern, and Dorothy Donegan, gracing iconic stages from the Apollo Theater to Berlin’s vibrant jazz scene. As the host of The JaRon Eames Show, a jazz and blues talk show, he has archived the stories of some of the greatest names in the genre, including Nancy Wilson and Joe Williams.
A Louisiana native, JaRon’s passion for jazz has taken him around the globe, but his mission remains rooted in celebrating the timeless art of "swinging saloon singing." Now based in New York City, he continues to inspire audiences with his unforgettable performances, rich storytelling, and deep love for the jazz tradition.

Testimonials
"Hostess was very gracious. Good music and good food. A nice afternoon out." -Lorraine
"It was a history of the jazz world for me. Food was great. Loved it." -Susan
"Host was terrific." -Ann
"Superb event, unlike any other experience I've been to anywhere, and I've seen in a lot in my time so far. =D JaRon was the perfect host. Entertainment by Les Kurtz and JaRon Eames was the best. We learned a lot, laughed, got to meet a great group of people who were also attending. Had an awesome time and am going to tell all of my friends to go. Everyone needs to go to this event. Can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon." -Patricia
"Everything. The setting was lush, the welcome was warm, the food was fantastic, the music was delightful, the generosity of the host was outstanding. This was outstanding value for money." -Jan
"Food was delicious and the JaRon was so welcoming and inviting. Is an awesome experience, genuine warm and talented. Was a joy" -Austin
"Very homey and welcoming" -Russ
"The energy of the host and the people were amazing- great food and entertainment! Plus the place is gorgeous :) Highly recommend this event especially to the younger generations who should be exposed to music from earlier eras." -Alan
"Everything—the hosts were warm and friendly, the jazz, food and the other attendees were great!" -Jojo
"It was very authentic and welcoming." -Diana
"JaRon Eames was a welcoming, kind, and talented host. The jazz music was fantastic, and the food was good. It was an unforgettable experience. This was one of the best events I have ever attended." -Greta
"Intimate, wonderful music and food. Welcoming host and beautiful place. Such a unique, fun experience!" -Jenn
"The host was extremely friendly and the entertainment was amazing." -Vicki
"The friendliest event. We will be back." -Carolyn
"Nice atmosphere to listen to jazz and have a meal at someone’s home. Everything was great." -Brenda
"The hosts were amazing. Such a special event. I would highly recommend it." -David
"The host is extremely warm and friendly. His home-cooked meal delicious, a warm and cozy home and everybody feels very welcomed. The music is very nice and all the other guests are interesting and very kind and welcoming too. It is a place due to the host where one feels immediately comfortable and is welcomed as a friend." -Anja
"This was such a unique experience loved being invited into an actual residence to meet other music lovers from all walks of live. JaRon was such a gracious and loving host we immediately felt like we had been there before and were part of the family. this is obviously a well executed event through years of refinement. I am so tempted to do this one again. This was a bucket list item I didn't know needed to be on the bucket list. I'm so glad we saw the ad and took a chance." -Christa
"An amazing afternoon of Parlor Jazz. Great hosts great food great entertainment great venue great wine." -Marjorie
"Welcoming people, wonderful music, generous food and drinks. Honestly, I almost wish they would have allowed us to bring a bottle of wine to contribute as serving complimentary wine is incredibly generous. I absolutely loved the afternoon, and it was worth every single penny!" -Rosemary
"It was such a wonderful view of another world of a jazz gathering. JRae was a super host, so happy to have us there. The time flew. Recommend to all. I left feeling so happy." -Regina

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. ID will be checked at door.
Ticket price is for a book signing with complimentary jazz performances, food, and beverages.
Categories: In-Person, Activities

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977281080940

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.

Flashback to 1624: The Dutch West India Company dropped off a shipload of people who were to settle on Manhattan Island. But instead of acting as exemplary ambassadors of the Dutch nation, this ribald group of miscreants launched a tradition of excessive drinking, sex, and gambling — not to mention the occasional rebellion that drove leaders like pegleg Peter Stuyvesant into blinding rage. This is the story of these early settlers in pre-New York City territory, and the lascivious culture they carried across the Atlantic — one that would form the backbone of the libertine city we love today.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore New York’s Dutch era between 1624 and 1664, a period that laid the foundation for the pluralistic, freedom-loving society that America would eventually become.

Led by Brooklyn author and storyteller Bill Greer, our virtual tour through the scandalous New Amsterdam will include:

• An introduction to the many colorful New Amsterdammers, from Nanne Beech — New York's earliest adulteress, to Cornelis van Tienhoven — a bigamist and embezzler
• How New Amsterdam Governors like Peter Stuyvesant and Willem Kieft tried to tame this rambunctious lot
• An unmasking of famous descendants of the bawdy and rebellious New Amsterdammers, from politicians and tycoons to journalists and fashion designers
• A virtual showcase through modern-day lower Manhattan to see the remnants of Manhattan’s original village

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 Bill
Bill Greer is the author of the nonfiction narrative A Dirty Year: Sex, Suffrage, and Scandal in Gilded Age New York, released in April by Chicago Review Press. His earlier novel, The Mevrouw Who Saved Manhattan, paints a portrait of the city’s founding as New Amsterdam. As an officer and trustee of the New Netherland Institute, he chaired the Institute’s program to establish the New Netherland Research Center with the New York State Library. He has spoken on New York history throughout the Hudson Valley.

Testimonials
"Learned a lot, well organized and presented. Especially liked the connection between New Amsterdam early hell raisers and their famous descendants. Also, good to see outline of earlier city outlined on current map." -Susan
"Speaker was very good - knew the material and provided good visuals" -Marilyn
"Well organized; lots of great information and pertinent stories" -Jan
"Very interesting material- good materials and pictures - presenter was very informative" -Janice
"Bill kept it interesting with little known information" -Kenneth
"The topic was very interesting and the speaker was knowledgeable." -Caitlin
"Our speaker was SO knowledgeable !!!" -Judith
"Humorous presentation, interesting information" -Joanna
"Totally new information for me and a very clear picture of the geography associated with the characters. I worked in that area for 20 years and knew only a fraction. I really enjoyed it." -Mary
"The presenter's wry humor and obviously vast knowledge." -Nelson
"Great history lesson about the city I’ve lived in for fifty years!" -Robyn
" I found it fascinating because my husband is descended from the Bogardus family." -Sheila
" A lively mix of sin, sex, debauchery and history! I plan to watch this again with a history-hating friend to demonstrate that the past was decidedly undull! I enjoyed the stories but also the closing section with the overlay of the outline of New Amsterdam on contemporary Manhattan." -Lahring
" I liked the way it was organized, and the use of the maps" -Kathy
" I really liked the map section and learning the origin of place names in lower Manhattan. The lecturer certainly knew his subject." -Ellen
" The subject pertained to me personally as I have ancestors that were part of that New Amsterdam settlement." -Mavis
" New insight into our history" -Eileen
" The info, the visuals. The historical facts." -Evelyn
" How the presenter connected the events and places of the past to the events and places of the present." -Marguerite
" Gave a good story about the individuals. Finding out about the Dutch and the translating of the historical papers in Albany." -Joel
" The in-depth and comprehensive presentation of early new Amsterdam." -Michelle
"How well researched the topic was; Greer is obviously knowledgeable about the history in quite a lot of detail; also liked the illustrations" -Catherine
"Loved the paintings and lithographs of the period." -Judy
"I enjoy visualizing what ordinary people’s lives were like in the places my foremothers came from" -Sheila

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

Tickets: $18.88 - $66.35 (fees included) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977281366795

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.

Art history has often focused on the celebrity genius — exceptional men who mark an era — while too often, extraordinary women artists have been overlooked despite their inventiveness, popularity, and resounding triumphs in their era. Often, they faced difficult choices, sacrificing in their personal lives or career options. The battle of cultural and professional restrictions often squashed their artistic legacies; even the most admired and accomplished fell into obscurity upon their death, no matter the successes they achieved while living. Now, historical women artists are enjoying a renaissance. In light of two major museum exhibitions this fall celebrating these European women at the MFA in Boston and the Baltimore Museum of Art, it's time to resuscitate and celebrate the art careers of superstar historical women artists.

Join New York Adventure Club for a four-part series that explores how European women artists between 1550-1850 had to navigate societal expectations with their drive to be recognized as professionals. In Part One, we focus on Sophonisba Anguissola. Linking Michelangelo, the Medici, the Court of Spain, and Anthony van Dyke, Italian Renaissance painter Anguissola was the first woman to become an international celebrity artist — one who cleverly used societal restrictions to shape her own image, then leveraged her prodigious skill with witty, warm, and gentle-warrior energy.

Led by Art Historian Rena Tobey, our artistic deep dive will include:

• An exploration of how artistic styles of the Renaissance migrated from artist to artist, place to place
• An understanding of the role of self-portraits in Anguissola’s portfolio
• An analysis of how Anguissola used intimate family images to reveal everyday life for women in the 1500s
• A consideration of the complications of a woman artist’s life at court
• A discussion of how Anguissola broke all the rules for noble women and was celebrated for her daring
• The story of how she generously mentored new generations of nobles and artists alike
• An appreciation of her career success that brought the art world to her

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!

Subversive Beauty of European Women Artists Series
Part 1: Anguissola (Friday, January 2 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: Gentileschi (Friday, January 9 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 3: French Phenoms (Friday, January 16 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 4: Bonheur (Friday, January 23 @ 5:30pm ET)

About Rena
Rena Tobey is an American art historian whose passion centers on making art accessible, insightful, and fun. She has taught at NYU's School for Professional Studies and Southern Connecticut State University. Rena conducts lively, interactive tours of New York City's museum collections, now online. Her research and writing centers on American women artists working before 1945, with particular interest in the challenges they faced in bucking societal norms.

Testimonials
"Liked the way Rena took us into the culture of Sophronisba’s world to show how extraordinary her work and status were for that time. Yet another brilliant presentation from Rena, so informative, so well illustrated. Really looking forward to the rest of the series" -Linde
"Rena Tobey is an extremely knowledgeable art historian and her enthusiasm for her subjects is incomparable. Eagerly awaiting the next presentation by her." -Ida
"I learned about a very important female artist I knew nothing about" -Angella
"Rena Tobey is a dynamic lecturer who brings solid content to her talks, with a soupcon of humor as well! She is a pleasure to listen to, learn from. I like this lecturer well enough that I took a chance on a series (of 4) whose subjects I am quite unfamiliar with--and might not otherwise be drawn to had I not known that it would be Rena teaching me about them. So far it has paid off!" -Lisa
"I will take any class offered by Rena Tobey!" -Carmen
"RENA. She understands how to "teach" her suject matter. She encourages participation through the chat and acknowledges that participation. She conveys her love of what she's teaching." -Karen
"Speaker was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic." -Colleen
"Well organized, great visuals, complete" -Leon
"Excellent presenter, great pace, extremely interesting. Best virtual speaker I've ever experienced." -Bonnie
"Rena is GREAT...the subject matter was new to me, also interesting and informative in a number of ways. The scholarly part of Rena's talks is impressive and her manner of presenting is so engaging, lively, and full of passion." -Cheryl
"Awesome content and visuals! Great presentation skills and energy." -Karen
"The content is so well-organized, and the subject matter covered with depth and insight. Gorgeous paintings and an intelligent, enthusiastic presenter - what could be better? Rena is a fantastic presenter; intelligent, fun, entirely knowledgeable - and I entirely appreciate how she connects ideas throughout the presentation. Paintings selected are just gorgeous - just a great way to spend time!" -Maureen
"Rena Tobey is the best! Knowledgeable and engaging, and I learn a bunch every time." -Francine
"I enjoyed learning about a lesser-known woman artist." -Jennifer
"Rena's presentations are lively, documented and she has an ability to embark that makes them captivating" -Pascale
"Rena is a treasure! She could talk about anything and I'd listen. And the subject was new to me and very interesting." -Susan
"Learning of artist I did not know with the explanations why she could not sign her work, accept $ and of the clothes" -Margaret
"Presenter is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic" -Susan
"In depth and playful content and delivery. Good response to chat questions. Will look forward to Artemisia Gentileschi event." -Juliet

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Tickets: $55.80 ( incl. $5.80 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1977300222192

New York runs on systems most of us never stop to think about — the barges hauling our trash, the tunnels moving wastewater, and the plants keeping it all flowing. With many of these sites clustered along the East River, what kinds of structures are hiding in plain sight along its banks? Step aboard an NYC ferry and get ready to explore the essential infrastructure that keeps the city clean, running, and (mostly) rat-free.

Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on a one-of-a-kind ferry trip along the East River to explore the vital water and waste systems that keep New York City running.

Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel — who has worked on real-world infrastructure projects across sanitation, wastewater, and beyond — our unique experience from Lower Manhattan to the Bronx and back will include:

• A look at the journey of your trash and recyclables, spotting the barges that ferry them toward landfills, incinerators, or recycling facilities
• A glimpse of NYC’s 14 wastewater treatment plants and the century‑old sewer and utility tunnels beneath the river — some predating the subway
• A view of the Hell Gate Bridge’s three‑in‑one structure, explained so you’ll see what most miss
• A ride past hidden sites like North Brother Island, once home to NYC’s deadliest disaster
• A float past the Bronx River mouth, NYC’s only true freshwater river
• Unexpected sights along the way, including a decommissioned prison barge, the evolving Fulton Fish Market, and Roosevelt Island’s forgotten elevator (along with the site of its once-infamous sewage fountain)
• An earpiece for each guest to hear the guide over the sounds of the ferry

This experience is limited to only six guests.

See you there!

*This ticket includes roundtrip NYC Ferry service between Wall Street / Pier 11 & Soundview.
**Guests are free to disembark earlier on the return voyage at the East 34th Street or Stuyvesant Cove ferry landing as the tour content will be finished by then.
***Each NYC Ferry has food and snacks available for purchase, as well as a restroom.
****This experience will take place indoors on the trip up to Soundview, and outdoors on the return trip to Manhattan (weather permitting).

Tour Schedule

• 10:20am: Gather at Meeting Location
• 10:50am: Depart Pier 11 on Soundview Ferry
• 11:49am: Turnaround at Throgs Neck / Ferry Point Park
• 12:28pm | 12:35pm | 12:46pm: Disembark at Preferred Ferry Landing - East 34th Street, Stuyvesant Cove, or Pier 11

About Rayn Riel
Rayn is an urban planner and tour guide based in New York City. He’s worked on infrastructure projects across the five boroughs and is passionate about exploring how cities function.

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Event takes place rain or shine.
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours