New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984398496321

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 suprise 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 Sunday 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!

*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.

Click here for a preview of the experience 📽️

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.

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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

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981951779124

While Europe is filled with its fair share of incredible art museums, a couple stand out for containing some of the greatest masterpieces in all of Western art. What makes these works of art so important, and why are they 'must sees' when visiting the collection? From Ancient Greeks to contemporary times — and well-known works to little-known gems — it's time to dive into six of Europe's most renowned Western art museums and discover some of their most outstanding works of art.

Join New York Adventure Club for a six-part series that explores Europe’s six greatest museums and six of their greatest pieces of Western art that are considered some of humanity's most important. In Part Six, we'll focus on the Vatican Museums in Rome. As the oldest museum in Europe, these collections highlight the importance of the city of Rome and the influence of the Catholic church in shaping Western European art.

Led by art historian, museum educator, and NYC lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this art-centric virtual journey through Europe's greatest Western art masterpieces will feature:

• An introductory history of the Vatican Museum building and collection
• A close look at six seminal works: The Laocoön sculpture group (27CE) | The Apollo Belvedere (2nd century CE) | The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo (1512) | The School of Athens by Raphael (1511) | Grotesques at the Vatican Loggias by Raphael (1516) | Deposition by Caravaggio (1604)
• Behind-the-scenes information on each of these works of art, including the makers of these works of art, the art historical period, the original context and place of display, the story being told, the importance in the development of the arts and for future artists, and some fun facts

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

About Mariska
Mariska is a Social Psychologist by trade but took up her love for the arts again after the birth of her children. ​
Heavily pregnant with number 3, Mariska finished her MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, in Dutch Baroque Art. Soon after this she was lucky enough to lecture for the most wonderful group of students. She decided this was what she wanted to do and set up Art Historical London offering art historical lectures, courses, tours, travel and events from London and Amsterdam, and since 2020 online. ​
Fully accredited in the UK to teach the over 16, Mariska also lectures for NAFDAS, an arts education society with members in the UK and Mainland Europe, New Zealand and Australia. She is a lecturer with the public program of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, and can provide live, online and recorded lectures for groups or individuals.

Europe's Six Greatest Museums Series
Part 1: The Louvre, Paris (Monday, April 8)
Part 2: The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Monday, April 15)
Part 3: The Prado, Madrid (Monday, April 22)
Part 4: The Uffizi, Florence (Monday, April 29)
Part 5: The National Gallery, London (Monday, May 6)
Part 6: The Vatican Museums, Rome (Monday, May 13)

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Join New York Adventure Club as we relive the astonishing, often raucous, and always entertaining stories behind the most extraordinary of these couples, and the grand properties that were central to their tale.

Led by Mark Meredith — founder of HouseHistree.com — our virtual rollercoaster ride through the Gilded Age will include:

• An overview of the characters, relationships, and family backgrounds of the principal protagonists, including a look into the history behind the earliest transatlantic marriages
• An intimate look into the surprising and lesser-known private lives of those involved, and stories that some of their families would still prefer were kept quiet today
• The history behind some of Europe's best loved architectural gems that owe their existence to their fairy-dollar godmothers from across the pond
• A deep dive into a selection of lavish European castles, estates, and palaces that relate to these marriages, including the 187-room Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire; a pink marble palace in Paris; and, an epic Scottish castle that houses one of the most valuable American collections of art
• Rare and carefully selected photos of ravishing heiresses, irate parents, rakish playboys and the stunning interiors and exteriors of the sprawling estates they called home on both sides of the Atlantic

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Mark — 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 Mark
Mark grew up and was educated in the UK at Stowe School – where it would be hard not to gain a respect for eye-opening architecture – before working for twenty years in the building industry. However, his real passion has always been history, and particularly US history and the stories, legends, and people behind houses. He is an accredited lecturer in both the United States and Europe and the founder of HouseHistree.com.

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Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984626011826

The night sky has long captured the imagination of artists, from its spiritual significance to its role as a canvas for exploring light, color, and abstraction. But what happens when some of the greatest creative minds of modern art turn their gaze upward? It's time to uncover the celestial stories behind Van Gogh's Starry Night and other iconic works in MoMA's collection that illuminate the night in ways you’ve never imagined.

Join New York Adventure Club for a fascinating journey through a curated selection of MoMA’s collection as we uncover how the stars have inspired some of history’s greatest artists, from themes of spirituality and mythology to bold experiments with modernity and abstraction.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this unique experience featuring one of New York's storied art institutions will include:

• A detailed exploration of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, examining the artist’s inspirations and unique themes
• Paul Gauguin’s Moon and Earth, featuring celestial personifications rooted in Polynesian religious beliefs
• Henri Rousseau’s Sleeping Gypsy and The Dream, highlighting his dreamlike depictions of the full moon
• Tarsila do Amaral’s The Moon, an abstracted take on the celestial landscape
• Giacomo Balla’s Street Light, a celebration of modern electric light over romantic moonlight
• Robert Delaunay’s Simultaneous Contrasts, Sun and Moon, showcasing light and color in a striking round composition
• Marc Chagall’s I and the Village, a surreal masterpiece with cosmic overtones
• Paul Klee’s Around the Fish, playing with circular forms and their celestial associations
• Joan Miró’s Constellations, an extensive wartime series inspired by the stars
• Georgia O’Keeffe’s Evening Star watercolors, dedicated to celestial beauty
• Alfred Stieglitz’s Equivalents, a groundbreaking photographic series capturing the sky in abstract form

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