New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984298281576

Fifteen years ago, a disused freight rail line was turned into one of the most celebrated urban parks in the world, sparking a neighborhood transformation. How did New York's West Chelsea become a global architectural hotspot, attracting legendary designers like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid? It’s time to explore the stunning architectural marvels that have sprung up around the High Line and completely redefined this once industrial neighborhood.

Join New York Adventure Club as we discover how the visionary design of New York City's High Line, and arrival of surrounding global art galleries, transformed West Chelsea's industrial past into a world-class architectural showcase.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this virtual journey into the neighborhood's architectural evolution will include:

• The historical background of the Meatpacking District and the High Line, from its industrial origins to its revitalization
• The innovative park design of the High Line, created by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, James Corner Field Operations, and Piet Oudolf
• Remarkable remodelings of pre-existing industrial buildings, such as Diane von Furstenberg's headquarters and Chelsea Market
• Showstopping new designs by starchitects like Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, and Bjarke Ingels
• Highlights of Hudson Yards, including an overview of its modern developments and the recently reopened Vessel

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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Photo Credit: Main - Guille Sanchez
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984298328717

Though musician Bruce Springsteen has long been acknowledged as one of the greatest live rock & roll performers in history, his rise to prominence during the pre-video 1970s has made it almost impossible to find film and videos of his greatest live performances. Fortunately, one local historian — and Springsteen fan from the very beginning — has combed through 40 years worth of rare and hard-to-find footage, and is ready to host a discussion on "The Boss" like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on an analysis and retrospection of Bruce Springsteen’s touring career, which will cover all of the major eras of Bruce’s legendary, five-decade performing history.

Led by Springsteen historian Arlen Schumer — who was art director of the first Springsteen fan publication, Thunder Road, and a longtime contributor to the current one, Backstreets — this definitive critique of Bruce’s long and storied career will include:

• A brief look back at Springsteen's early years, and how a kid described by former teachers as a "loner who wanted nothing more than to play his guitar" would eventually become one of the hardest working musicians in the industry
• A discussion around Springsteen's music career in the early- to mid-‘70s, when he was dubbed “The Future of Rock & Roll”
• A deep dive analysis of the classic “album years” of Born to Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town, The River, and Born in the USA, which made Springsteen America’s rock & roll laureate
• The best performance films and videos from all of Bruce’s officially-released footage, from the 1980s through the 2010s, which are all crucial to telling the story of Springsteen

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Arlen — any and all questions about "The Boss" 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 Arlen
Arlen Schumer, MFA is one of the foremost historians of comic book art, named by Comic Book Artist magazine in 1998 as "one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in America." His coffee table book, The Silver Age of Comic Book Art, won the Independent Publishers Book Award for best Popular Culture book.
Schumer is also one of comic book art’s most idiosyncratic practitioners, creating award-winning illustrations for the advertising and editorial markets.
Arlen Schumer is also an esteemed Twilight Zone scholar, and an author/designer of the only coffee table art book about the series, Visions from The Twilight Zone.
“One of the country’s pre-eminent authorities on comics and culture.” —Jon Meyerson, Producer, ABC News’ 20/20
“Nobody speaks about comics with more authority, understanding and love than Arlen does. He is to comics what Pauline Kael was to movies.” —Clem Robins, letterer for DC and Marvel Comics

Testimonials
"Great presentation, good clips and Arlen spoke well and passionately about his chosen subject" -Tom
"Nice to see the early years videos. The narrative that accompanied video was quite good, especially host's personal recollections of attending shows." -Kevin
"Arlen had great detail and knowledge, especially in the early years" -Elise
"Arlen's enthusiasm was contagious. I'd always like Springsteen, but had never gone to a concert. Watching Arlen's presentation and the concert footage, I can see I missed out!" -Brent
"Arlen was great! I loved seeing all of that rare footage of Bruce. And his knowledge was so deep and he expressed it all perfectly, at a good pace and all interesting, with nothing superfluous." -Francine
"It was very well organized, informative and FUN! It went very smoothly and Arlen was very attentive and entertaining and he knew his material." -Debbie
"The rare footage was amazing but I also really enjoyed Arlen’s commentary." -Suzanne
"Loved all the pictures and videos especially the earlier part!!! So much great information" -Elise
"Can't say enough! the presenter's enthusiasm, his knowledge!" -Melissa
"Arlen was awesome. Great content. I give webinars for a living and this is the first one I’ve ever chosen to attend. He was very passionate and knowledgeable" -John
"Great narrative of Springsteen, fun footage-especially since no concerts now, very nostalgic, Arlen was fabulous" Lisa
"I liked the thought and attention that are put into the presentations. You are swept away by his passion for the subject at hand." -Ana
"Unique perspective with rare and cool details." -Christa
"We really enjoyed it. It went smoothly. A lot of interesting information." -Edward
"Great delivery by expert." -Susan
"Well organized, rare footage, excellent knowledge." -Nancy
"Amazing stories and material that Arlen captured. It was a great event and i enjoyed it tremendously thanks" -Arlen
"Loved it!!!!! Looking forward to another one " -Elise
"...arlen is so knowledgable about springsteen and keeps it interesting" -Caren

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
This event is an educational presentation organized by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with Bruce Springsteen, his estate, management, record label, or any other associated entities, institutions, or rights holders. Our event is a fan-inspired experience that celebrates the life, work, and cultural contributions of Bruce Springsteen. Any references to Springsteen, his music, performances, or related materials are made solely for educational and commentary purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. Bruce Springsteen and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984298355798

What began as a tiny cluster of settlements established by Puritans who were fleeing the more restrictive towns to the north, had evolved by the late 19th century into one of America's premier resort communities for New York's wealthiest. This is the story of the mansions and gardens of the Hamptons between 1880 and 1930, and the dozens of elite families in New York and New England society who made the area their summer playground.

Join New York Adventure Club for a digital exploration of the great summer resort homes that transformed the Hamptons — often referred to as the “American Riviera” — into one of the world's premier collections of glamour, luxury, and architectural achievement.

Led by historian Gary Lawrance, our virtual showcase of the incredible properties of the Hamptons during the Gilded Age will include:

• A historical overview of the Hamptons and why it became the summer destination for some of America's richest and most prominent families by the late 19th century
• A glimpse into the families who called the Hamptons their (summer) home at the turn of the century, and their world of leisured, cultured existence — one that has all but vanished from the modern world
• A deep dive into the Hamptons' most famous estates, including Wooldon Manor (the home of Jesse Woolworth Donahue), Black Point (the H. H. Rogers mansion), and The Orchard (one of architect Stanford White’s last great commissions)
• A special look at Grey Gardens, from the early history of this East Hampton home belonging to the Beale Family to insider photos and stories from the 2017 tag sale
• Archival photographs showcasing houses and gardens designed by some of the country's greatest architectural figures and firms, such as Cross & Cross, John Russell Pope, and Leroy P. Ward

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Gary — any and all questions about the Hamptons 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 Gary
Architect, Author, and Historian Gary Lawrance is an architect from Stony Brook, New York. His firm, Lawrance Architectural Presentations, provides design presentations, architectural models, digital renderings, and design development services to architects, landscape architects and interior designers.
Mr. Lawrance has an extensive background in the history of Gilded Age architecture, landscapes, and society, and co-authored the bestselling book, “Houses of the Hamptons 1880-1930” with Anne Surchin (Acanthus Press 2007, Revised 3rd Printing 2013).
Mr. Lawrance’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Newsday, New York Social Diary, Southampton Press, and more. Mr. Lawrance has written for Architectural Digest, Dan’s Papers, Quest magazine, and his two blogs, Mansions of the Gilded Age and Houses of the Hamptons in addition to founding and contributing to the two very successful Facebook groups, Mansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society with over 160,000 members combined. Mr. Lawrance also manages two equally popular Instagram accounts, Mansions of the Gilded Age & The Gilded Age Society.

Testimonials
"So much fascinating information - Gary's presentation was entertaining & well paced - I came away with exactly what I had hoped to discover." -Mary
"Gary was very knowledgeable and had a calm demeanor. The pace covered a lot without feeling rushed." -Jessica
"I liked everything - he is so knowledgeable, but down to earth and conversational. The slides were wonderful. I'll look for the book. Hope he does more events." Patricia
"Very informative, loved the slide presentation and there was ample time for Q&A at the end. Gary is a fantastic presenter and I truly enjoyed listening to him speak about the architectural history and personal history of the homes." -Andrea
"Speaker was engaged, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and stayed late to answer everyone's questions. Love that he provided resources for further self-education" -Katherine
"Well researched details by the presenter! Great selection of houses with great history and lore about the owners and builders. Finally realized the early interest in the Gold Coast was due to the convenience of taking your boat in to Wall Street." -Corinne
"The chance to hear Gary talk about mansions of the Gilded Age - an interest of mine. I heard him speak at Lyndhurst and was WOWED!!! I also have his beautiful book and love reading it and looking at it. Please schedule him again. Thank you for having such a broad range of historical topics /webinars about NY! I really enjoy them!" -Ann
"It’s very interesting topic and the instructor is well knowledgeable" -Emily
"I liked the history and development of the area. Also, seeing the houses and their part in the history." -Ben
"Moved at a good pace while covering lots of material. Interesting learning the history of the families, homes and their fate." -Dena
"I liked learnings about the old houses - and gardens - and the people who built them!" -Dale
"The presenter's breadth of knowledge is obvious. He is understated and funny." -Lynn
"The presenter, Gary Lawrance has a passion for his subject and it is reflected in his presentation. The explanation of portraits and furnishings, the colorized postcards and the personal photographs bring life to the topic. I enjoyed the "then and now" photo of "Four Fountains" Thank Gary for pointing out details in his pictures that the viewers might not see on our own." -Leslie
"Presenter was clearly knowledgeable. I appreciated getting to know more about houses and properties I'd often passed. I also appreciated the presenter's anecdotes." -Richard
"Good photos, very nicely prepared visual presentation. Excellent balance between houses and gardens, which I appreciate." -Richard
"I very much enjoyed Gary's lecture and the pictures he showed were extremely interesting." -William
"Well organized and a good combination of architectural info and social/cultural info." -Lee
"How knowledgeable Gary is about the homes, very interesting!" -Julie
"I liked the photos and personal stories plus book recommendations." -Eileen
"Great photos and his intimate knowledge and passion clearly expressed." - Betsy
"Like learning about the Hamptons in the gilded age." -Kathryn
"I enjoyed learning about the history of the Hamptons and its beautiful homes." -Bill
"Very knowledgeable lecturer with personal stories added to the history. Many photos." -Louise
"So interesting and educational!" -Jessica
"Gary makes every event he does so enjoyable. Definitely a favorite host! Such wonderfully fun stories too!" -Jill
"Topics that interests me and lecture was super knowledgeable, great banter and fun details!" -Natalie
"I find these webinars interesting and enjoy them very much." -Lennie
"Gary's knowledge and personal experiences at places he's visited add so much to these topics." -Lindley
"I loved seeing all the old photos and hearing the family histories." -Sarah
" I liked learning about the various homes and the folks who lived in them, and ways in which it was distinguished from Newport." -Aleisa
" Great topic and information. Loved the photos." -Elizabeth
" Very knowledgeable!" -Martha
"I liked the depth of coverage on so many of the houses and gardens. The stories of the folks who lived in them nicely fleshed them out." -Eric
"Not having familiarity with the Hamptons, I appreciated all of it. Loved it." -Patricia
"Professional presentation by the speaker" -Julia

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Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984398382982

How hard is it to be accepted into The Explorers Club, you ask? Well, if your exploratory accomplishments rival those of other members (first to walk on the moon, reach the summit of Mount Everest, and launch a private spacecraft into orbit), then you'll be just fine. But if not, now's your rare chance to explore the historic rooms of one of New York's most fascinating private clubs, and rub shoulders with your fellow adventurers over some exploration-themed cocktails.

Join New York Adventure Club for a behind-the-scenes tour inside the members-only Explorers Club, a private social club founded in 1904 dedicated to the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences.

Led by a staff member at The Explorers Club, our unique experience through the historic Upper East Side clubhouse dating back to 1910 will include:

• The history and story behind The Explorers Club, from its inception over a dinner in 1904 to its current member base filled with astronauts, scientists, and other noteworthy explorers
• A private walkthrough of the five-story clubhouse and its vast collection of interesting artifacts collected on expeditions, including the first sled to the North Pole, pieces of the Wright Brothers plane, and flags taken to the moon
• A peek inside historic rooms including the Library and The Gallery
• A discussion around some of the club's most high-profile members throughout its history, from President Theodore Roosevelt to Elon Musk
• Access to the club's historic bar before and after the tour

The tour will conclude at the club's bar, where guests can stay and purchase exploration-themed cocktails!
Click here to see pictures from one of our last tours of The Explorers Club.
See you there!

*Business casual dress attire is preferred
**Club bar accepts only credit cards — please read important instructions in confirmation email
***Registered tour guests can check-in early and visit the bar before their tour, which opens at 6pm and closes at 9pm

Testimonials
"I loved hearing the fascinating stories of the expeditions and seeing the artifacts brought back from the trips. It was exciting to go ‘behind the scenes’..." -Karen
"It was fascinating! I've taken many of your tours & this was certainly one of the best..." -Mary
"I love the tour. It inspired me to want to do more with my life." -Kelly
"Interesting mansion with some stained-glass originating from the Windsor castle" -Gabriela
"Learning the history of the building and members and seeing some of the rooms not normally seen by non-members." -Matthew
"I LOVE the Explorers Club" -Amanda
"Loved the stories and artifacts and the building is beautiful" -Jasmin
"Our tour guide was incredibly informative, answered all of our questions, and made us feel at home." -Don
"First of all, I’m a total geek and loved hearing all the exciting expedition stories and explorer firsts. I think anyone who has a general interest in this stuff would find it riveting. Second, seeing all of the interesting art and artifacts was really exciting and interesting. The staff was also extremely friendly and inviting. Topping the evening off with a drink from the bar made it complete." -Kristin
"Informative and at a very interesting location." -Michael
"Very knowledgeable guide Interesting facts and items" -Jodi
"Very very cool tour with someone that really knew the space!" -Chris
"Very informative and interesting, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot. Meeting new people and networking was also a plus." -Danijela
"The history and the clubhouse. Both were fascinating." -Elissa
"Being able to see the interior of the Explorers Club. The cocktails were good." -Lorenzo
"Really interesting subject; good guide; and wondeful ambiance at the bar." -Todd"

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Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs