New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985067626708

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.

While it's no secret that a Steinway piano is considered one of the world's most exquisite instruments, did you know that each one takes nearly a year to build, consisting of around 12,000 individual parts? It's time to get a front-row seat of the piano-making process at the same historic factory in Astoria, Queens that's been churning them out for over a century.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the incredible musical legacy of Steinway & Sons, the legendary piano factory in Astoria, Queens that's been hand-crafting some of the world's finest pianos since 1880.

Led by longtime staff member Anthony Gilroy, our unique digital showcase of Steinway & Sons will include:

• The history of Steinway & Sons, from its founding in 1853 by German immigrant Henry Engelhard Steinway, to producing nearly 3,000 pianos annually, all of which are hand-crafted
• A virtual trip through the factory using rare photos and videos to see the process of creating a piano from beginning to end, from bending the raw wood, to veneering, to final tuning
• A discussion around the newly-released Spirio, the world’s finest high-resolution player piano that provides an unrivaled musical experience indistinguishable from a live performance
• A look at the factory's Vault, a secret showroom behind a biometric door lock featuring Steinway's collection of rarest pianos in an acoustically sensitive setting
• The story behind Steinway’s custom-built midtown showroom, Steinway Hall, which opened in 2016 and is now the third historic Steinway Hall in NYC history

See you there!

*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!

Testimonials
"So interesting and informative. Fun to learn local history!!" -Erin
"I liked the in-depth look at the company's history, including wonderful photos." -Jan
"The leader had a lovely way about him and was so knowledgeable." -Chrissy
"Fantastic presentation! Magic is made in the Steinway factory. I learned so much. And what Steinway is doing to stay relevant is mind blowing. An in person visit to the factory has been on my bucket list for years. I hope that wish comes true in 2021!" -Lindsay
"Really really interesting - great speaker" -Clare
"Overview of history, great explanation of the production process and future of the company" -Michaela
"Extremely informative and engaging" -Diane
"Learned so much about Steinway. Their early understanding and mastery of marketing and how they are pivoting now." -Denise
"The detail was amazing! The videos helped also." -Melissa
"Very detailed with both historical and technical information" -Carol
"So comprehensive from history and family dramas to the actual construction of a piano and these new player piano types." -Sharon
"Anthony has so much knowledge and the presentation was well-structured. His enthusiasm and passion for Steinway came through very clearly. The mix of pictures and short videos also keep things interesting." -Anne
"I love the historical photos, context, videos and updates about how the company is innovating now in modern times. Thanks" -Maggie
"Great visuals very thorough. Nice video inserts. All aspects covered" -Michele
"A very knowledgeable lecturer, with amazing photos and videos!" -Harold
"I always learn something interesting on these NYAdventureClub virtual tours." -Pam
"Fascinating information on company and videos and still photos." - Sarah
"Very well presented and organized. Extremely interesting." -Myra
"Great speaker, extremely informative, wonderful photos, Interesting history. Factory tour was amazing." -Beverly
"It was a great history lesson which was what I expected. Thorough answering of questions, available references for more info, presenter willing to be emailed." -Joanne
"I enjoyed everything about it! The films, the information presented, the speaker, the workers being interviewed, what was shown in the videos, etc." -Dina
"Very informative Speaker extremely knowledgeable Touched on various topics from the history to the actual manufacturing." -Renata
"Anthony offered an informative presentation. Lots of interesting details about the Steinway family." -Helen
"One of the best adventure club programs EVER! The information shared was absolutely fascinating. Anyone who has ever played the piano or who loves piano music will be totally captivated by the history of Steinway and by learning how a superb piano is made." -Martha

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

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984983380726

*While this tour begins at 5:00pm, guests must [1] register through the UN security website in advance, and [2] check into the Visitor Check-in Office by 4:30pm on the day of to ensure entry into the United Nations*

Officially opened in 1952, The United Nations Headquarters in New York City remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can come together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity. And no areas at the complex encompass those values more than the Conference Building and General Assembly, which contains the meeting spaces where world leaders and representatives of the UN's 193 member states and two permanent observers meet to address pressing global issues. It's time to explore this iconic Manhattan and international landmark like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive, after-hours tour of the United Nations Headquarters, with a focus on the historic architecture and art throughout the General Assembly and Conference Building's most treasured spaces.

Led by one of the top docents at the United Nations, this intimate 20-person experience will include:

• The origin story of the UN Headquarters, from how it almost ended up being built in Philadelphia to its striking modernist design by a team of renowned architects including Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer
• A custom-made NY Adventure Club route through the United Nations, with stops at the UN Plaza, General Assembly Lobby, important meeting spaces, and more
• Special access to all three mains meeting rooms: Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber, Security Council Chamber, and General Assembly Hall
• An appreciation of the complex's modernist design and international style, which developed through the collaborative effort of 11 renowned architects from around the world
• A close look at several pieces from the UN's unique art collection, featuring the works of prominent artists such as Marc Chagall, Candido Portinari, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore

Click here for a preview of the experience 📽️
See you there!

*All visitors (16 years old and over) to United Nations Headquarters MUST register on the United Nations Security Website prior to arrival — detailed instructions are included in the confirmation email.
**Please aim to enter the UN Headquarters at 4:15pm, which includes [1] entering the visitors check-in office across the street (801 First Avenue), and [2] an on-site security screening (east side of 1st Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets). The Visitor Check-in Office closes at 4:30pm — late arrivals might not be able to enter the UN after that time.
***If you plan to use the restrooms or visit the gift shop prior to the tour, we recommend starting the entry process at 4:00pm — once the tour ends, guests will be asked to depart the premises.
****All visitors 18 years and older (and unaccompanied children 12 years and older) are required to bring a valid government-issued photo identification issued by a Member State or an Observer State of the United Nations.
*****Please note that HVAC and elevators typically shut down at 6:00pm, requiring the tour group to take the stairs back down to the lobby.
******While this tour is conducted after regular business hours to ensure full meeting room access, please note that an emergency UN meeting would render the Security Council Chamber, or other Chambers, inaccessible.
*******Once registered, please carefully review the instructions in the order confirmation email — failure to do so might prevent you from being able to attend the experience.

Schedule of Events
4:15pm: Recommended Time to Check into Visitor Check-in Office
5:00pm: Tour Begins
6:30pm: Tour Concludes

Testimonials
"Small group, behind the scenes access, knowledgeable host" -Dawn
"Great guide and fascinating tour." -Steve
"Our tour guide Ben was fantastic! Incredibly knowledgeable and detailed, he gave an informed and thorough history of the UN, from its birth to current day. The setting was a fascinating backdrop to all of the integral teams and functions that make up the UN mission worldwide. Totally recommend this tour!" -Catherine
"Communications all clear and detailed, after-hours time slot advantageous, Ben was an outstanding guide - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, responsive. Honestly - one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. ✅" -David
"Ben was an amazing tour guide. Smart and attentive and down to earth. Even my teenager was impressed." -Ada
"Personally tailored. Great experience." -Amy
"The guide was very knowledgeable! Had a great time!" -Katie
"Was organized after hours for availability and access to the venue. Definitely felt special." -Ashley
"Very interesting subject matter and engaging, well informed guides" -Marguerite
"Everything. It was wonderful, and our two guides were fascinating and had so much nuanced information to share with us." -Fran

Disclaimer
No refunds. all sales are final.
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Landmarks

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985067657801

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.

Culinary competitions, where one chef tries to top another through over-the-top dishes and techniques, are a common fixture on today’s reality television cooking shows. But did you know that these contests became all the rage during the fine dining revolution that swept the United States in the mid-19th century? It's time to uncover the era of grand banquets of the Gilded Age, and perhaps the most famous of them all — The Thousand Dollar Dinner of 1851.

Join New York Adventure Club as we delve into the driving forces behind the culinary contest phenomenon of the American Gilded Age, which fueled excessive displays of wealth by the uber-rich and helped redefine class structures throughout 19th century America.

Led by author and food historian Becky Libourel Diamond, our fun and informative virtual experience will include:

• A look at the vast number of culinary technological changes and developments that exploded during the Gilded Age, which ushered in unique types of food that forever changed dining habits
• An in-depth look at the 12-hour, 17-course feast known as The Thousand Dollar Dinner, which took place at James Parkinson’s Philadelphia restaurant in 1851 — from its significance within culinary history to its role as a trailblazing force in these type of dining competitions
• A discussion behind what types of foods were typically served at these dinners and why, such as oysters, turtle, game birds and fancy desserts
• A look at common wine pairings at the time and how and why they might seem odd or different to our modern palates
• An explanation of dining à la française (French style), which was used for centuries versus the new way of dining à la russe (Russian style)
• The role presentation played in these extravagant dishes, and the training and technique behind them
• Why the settings for these contests varied — some were at the mansions of the ultra-wealthy while others were at restaurants
• The men who drove these competitions, including Leonard Jerome (financier and maternal grandfather of Winston Churchill), William Travers (a wealthy Wall Street lawyer and investor), and banker August Belmont (founder of the Belmont Stakes horse race)

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 Becky
Becky Libourel diamond is a writer, librarian, and research historian. She has been writing about food since 2008, parlaying her passion for food and history into the publication of The Gilded Age Cookbook (August 2023), The Thousand Dollar Dinner and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School. Her current project is Process: A History of Processed Food. She lives in Yardley, PA.

Testimonials
"Great content about dining in the Gilded Age, which will help me in my service wing tours at Old Westbury Gardens." -Lauren
"It was a great romp through this era of history, as demonstrated in the dining luxuries of the wealthy. It was fun to learn the cooking methods and implements and also how the competitiveness of these robber Barren types manifested in culinary restaurant battles. Such as the thousand dollar dinner. I’ve never heard of this part of the Gilded Age, but it reveals so much about the social history, as well as the how dramatically the economic contrasts in that era were displayed. Becky gave us so many photos and facts that it was a total delight to watch. Great work, Becky with all of your details and research! I just got the last paperback copy of the book on this from Amazon😊" -Sharon
"Lots of interesting information" -Susan
"Very personable, knowledgeable presenter. Had never heard about the Thousand Dollar dinner amongst all the other lectures I've attended about Gilded Age food, so I learned something new!" -Jacqueline
"Interested connect, well presented by the woman that literally wrote the book. Keep up the great work!" -Jennifer

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984983361669

Calling all dog-lovers: this is your time, it’s finally happening. An entire museum has been created in honor of your very best — and furriest — friends, and is ready to invite you to express your creative drawing skills to paint one very photogenic dog model, or a picture of your best bud.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the American Kennel Club (AKC) Museum of the Dog — now back in NYC after residing in St. Louis for 30 years, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases one of the largest repositories of canine-related art in the world.

Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our artistic experience will include:

• Private access to the AKC Museum after the doors close to the public
• A chance to browse the museum’s collection that commemorates, signifies, and celebrates the human-canine relationship through fine art and artifacts, and dynamic exhibits and activities
• A step-by-step demonstration with Karen on pastel painting dogs — bring a photo of your pet, or use Lucy as your muse!
• Opportunities afterward to play with Lucy and socialize with other canine-loving adventurers

All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home!

As a special bonus, doggy goodie bags will be handed out afterward, courtesy of pet food company I and love and you (https://www.iandloveandyou.com/our-brand/our-ily-family/) and veterinarian start-up BondVet (https://bondvet.com/ and veterinarian start-up BondVet (https://bondvet.com/))!

Click here to see pictures from one of our last pastel painting workshops!
(https://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/29981050)

See you there!

*For guests who want to paint a picture of their pet, please bring a 5x7 or 6x8 Head Shot of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo
**Pets are not allowed inside the museum
***All interested are welcome, no painting experience is required

About Karen

Karen Miura is an award-winning artist and animal communicator from Dutchess County, New York, who discovered her affinity for animals and love of art at a very early age. Karen’s concurrent work as an animal communicator grants her a deeper comprehension of her animal subjects. Follow Karen on Instagram at @artistkarenmiura.

Her dog, Lucy, is an extremely talented and well-behaved dog, who has her very own Instagram page! Follow her family adventures @lucydogadventures!

Categories: Arts, Social