New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984626264582

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.

After the Civil War, stewards of a young America sought to organize the nation's budding artists into a creative powerhouse, prestigious enough to rival the artists of Old Europe. But beyond the creation of great American art, they also sought to elevate the level of cultural refinement of the average American, to prove to the world that our young nation could be preoccupied with more than just the almighty Buck! This is the story of the beginning of New York's premier art institutions, and the battle royale between them to define and acquire the world's finest masterpieces.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the role that society and government played in the founding of our major art institutions in the 19th and 20th century, and how they promoted American culture to a resistant Europe while remaking New York into the world's foremost center of culture.

Led by NYC Tour Guide Deborah Zelcer, our look at how America's iconic art institutions came to be will include:

• The creation of and competition between New York's original highbrow art institutions, including The MET, MoMA, The Whitney, the National Academy of Design, Art Students League, and the Guggenheim Museum
• A virtual recreation of the Fifth Avenue Museum Mile trek, uncovering how the keepers of our early cultural collections defined art, and decided what would hang on their walls
• What each art museum's iconic building design reveals about the collections within
• The forward-thinking prominent American women who broke through gender barriers and advanced 20th-century art

See you there, virtually!

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About Deborah
ProwlerNYC Walking Tours are immensely entertaining while being information packed. Led by design professional and urban enthusiast Deborah Zelcer, the details of the political, social, economic and aesthetic influences that have shaped New York are revealed in story telling fashion. Join in to discover secrets of the city that amaze newcomers and seasoned veterans of the metropolis.

Testimonials
"The speaker was very clear and organized and she presented a comprehensive study of the topic" -Melissa
"The tour guide was fantastic. She was very organized and knowledgeable." -Sandra
"Extremely knowledgeable and personable presenter, awesome visuals, exciting history and Jewish cultural associations." -Olga
"Well paced, very comprehensive, clearly organized and spoken, learned so much!!!" -Cindy
"Deborah.... It was terrific. I was to stunned with all the information coming through to even posit a question..... thank you for bringing so many coordinated facts together. It was outstanding." -Christine
"Deborah was so knowledgeable and a fantastic presenter! I am a museum employee in one of the museums in the webinar and I learned so much. Thank you Deborah!" -Laura
"A beautifully organized and compelling story! As a longtime art and museum lover, I loved every minute of this presentation. It felt like being in my old AP art history class, which was wonderful. I even rewatched parts of it, which I rarely do!" -Carol
"Presenter was very easy to listen to; flow was organized and integrated; provided just enough information." -Kathy
"Guide knowledgeable. Insights and commentary excellent." -Darren
"Excellent presentation and delivery. Great info. Learned a ton!" -Jennifer
"Deborah is a genius. She gets into the art and the history and the politics." -Shoshana
"Superb presentation. I had no idea of the interconnection between the Art museums of NYC. Fascinating material, well presented." -Kristan
"The fascinating social and cultural insights, the historical context, the expertise, the rigorous research, the delivery, the supporting visuals and videos." -Ivana
"An enormous amount of 'contextualizing' - always helpful in understanding the topic against the backdrop of the times. Deborah Zelcer's knowledge is impressive!" -Charles
"Her style of presentation, the topic was so interesting and the time just flew by. I will be looking for her other tours." -Diane
"The presenter spoke clearly and shared an incredible amount of interesting and in-depth information." -Vicki
"A well organized presentation with excellent illustrations telling a fascinating story spanning more than a century. The speaker is a delight to listen to." -Doug
"Through the development of the major art museums of New York City, I learned the history of art treasures as it entered our country and the innovations America gifted to the art world. Passion and high energy of Deborah inspired me and held my interest the entire time. Loved every minute of it." -Thaisa
"The format of presentation - chronologically building a really good story - and the docents excellent presentation skills and deep knowledge and love of her subject matter." -M-A
"Fascinating history of art in America. Great images and really informative. We loved it!" -Karen
"I love NYC's art museums so it was wonderful to learn about the people responsible for creating them and about some of the artwork they contain. It was all wonderful. Only to express my gratitude to the NY Adventure Club for arranging and providing these excellent programs." -Eva
"Great talk. I’ll be looking up her tours if I ever get to town again." -Karl

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1982290244483

Imagine a place where film & television decorators could rent thrones for their medieval sets, top hats for their 19th-century character actors, and fake squirrels for scenes of nature in NYC. This wonderland exists, and all in a Long Island City warehouse — ready to be one of the few industry outsiders to see it firsthand?

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Eclectic / Encore Props , New York City’s largest collection of antiques, furniture, and accessories for rent on the East Coast.

Led by the CEO & Founder of Eclectic / Encore Props, our all-access experience through the multi-floor 95,000 square foot space, once a former Pepsi Cola factory, will include:

-An overview of the history and story behind Eclectic / Encore Props , and how the founder went from only having $175 in her pocket to running one of the largest prop companies on the East Coast
-A walkthrough of the three-story facility that contains props in dozens of categories including Sports & Weapons, Toys, Diner, and Juke Boxes
-A first-hand look at the comprehensive cataloging system that keeps track of over one million props
-A discussion around logistics and how the company services thousands of New York film, TV productions, Print shoots, and events

See you there!

*All guests must wear a mask at all times when inside the facility
**Please wear comfortable shoes as we'll be on our feet for the duration of the tour
***The Eclectic Props lobby is located on the second floor, up one flight of stairs. If you are in need of elevator access from the street, please notify New York Adventure Club in advance so we can share important details surrounding the elevator entrance.

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Categories: In-Person, Factory & Facilities Tours

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984626265585

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.

From the bronze felines that dominate Trafalgar Square to the real ones that run around the British Prime Minister's office at 10 Downing Street, cats have played a surprisingly prominent role in London's history for the past several centuries. Which cats were the most notable though, and how have they been memorialized and immortalized throughout the city and country? It's time to explore the stories of England's most influential cats from the ancient world to modern day.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the storied history of London's most famous cats and their impact on the city of today, from statues and museum pieces at famed cultural institutions to the real-life cute ones that many Londoners know by name.

Led by award winning London Blue Badge Tour Guide Russell Nash, our virtual experience surrounding London's most famous felines will include:

• A discussion surrounding Hodge, the cat who lived with famed literary figure Dr. Johnson in the mid 1700s, who was famously described as 'a very fine cat indeed'
• The legacy of Trim the cutie cat, whose journey half way around the world led to the honor of him being immortalized in bronze outside a notable railway station
• A look inside the British Museum to see the ancient Egyptian cat mummies, which were sacred to the people of this great early civilization
• The moving story of Dr. & Mrs. Salter, whose daughter’s cat gave them comfort in their darkest days
• A virtual visit with Binks the cat, who's preserved inside a glass case at the finest British hat shop

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 Russell
A Londoner born and bred, Russell worked extensively as an actor, writer, puppeteer and theatre maker before becoming a London Blue Badge Tour guide. He also ran his own jewelry business for several years. Nowadays he regularly guides visitors around London, its galleries and museums, churches and historic buildings, as well as writing and producing virtual tours.

Testimonials
"Lovely quirky tour around London, many of the stories about the cats were new to me, the mix of museum and outdoor artefacts was great. Another interesting presentation from Russell, will definitely be on the lookout for cat sculptures when I next walk around London's streets." -Linde
"Delightful topic and a charming presentation of notable felines . As a cat lover I thoroughly enjoyed it! During these troubling times it is nice to take a break and focus on something "warm and fuzzy." Cats fit the bill and Mr. Nash demonstrated his respect and love of these marvelous creatures with his presentation of the notable cats of London." -Rosalie
"Presenter obviously had great fun preparing and doing the research for this offering. It was great fun!" -Sarah
"Wonderful speaker, great images and presentation with street shots and museum photos" -Gabriella
"Interesting material and knowledgeable presenter" -Cathy
"Interesting variety of subject matter." -Denise
"I love cats, so.... also, that he included lions and tigers. :-)" -Michele
"I enjoyed hearing the stories behind the various cats and the modern pictures of recent cats. It was very funny at times (the Savoy cat at the table with a napkin around his neck). Also, the mysteries of some cats (the one in the church wall) and the addition of a cat to a painting." -Melissa

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Photo Credit: Main Photo - Gov.UK
Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984576544869

Step inside one of New York's most prestigious private clubs, which was once the private residence of New York's 25th Governor.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the historic National Arts Club, a private club founded in 1898 dedicated to stimulating, fostering, and promoting public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts.

Led by the National Arts Club historian, our unique house tour will include:

-An overview of the house’s rich history and story, from its development for New York Governor Samuel Tilden in 1844 to the home of the National Arts Club in 1906
-A walkthrough of the historic rooms inside the landmarked Samuel Tilden Mansion at Gramercy Park South, such as the former library, dining room, and parlors
-A look at John La Farge stained glass panels, Ellin and Kitson sculptures, and the famous Donald MacDonald stained glass-domed library, now the clubhouse bar

Click here to see pictures from one of our previous visits to the National Arts Club!

*The National Arts Club does not have an elevator

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Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs