New York Adventure Club

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

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984484368166

A material once hailed as a miracle invention now surrounds us in nearly every corner of modern life. How did plastic transform the way we manufacture, package, and consume everyday goods — and when did its promise begin to reveal a darker cost? From revolutionary innovation to global environmental challenge, it’s time to uncover the story behind the material that reshaped the modern world.

Join New York Adventure Club as we trace the fascinating rise of plastic — from its early 20th-century invention as a revolutionary new material to its role in shaping modern industry, consumer culture, and today’s environmental debates.

Led by historian Lucy Jane Santos, our unique virtual experience will include:

• An introduction to the earliest plastics, and how their invention revolutionized manufacturing and industry in the early 20th century
• A look at the scientific breakthroughs that paved the way for mass plastic production following World War II
• An overview of plastic’s rise as a symbol of modern progress, transforming industries from medicine and technology to fashion and packaging
• A discussion around the environmental consequences of a global throwaway culture built on plastic convenience
• An exploration of emerging innovations, including recycling technologies and biodegradable alternatives
• What the future might hold, as scientists, policymakers, and industries rethink our relationship with plastic

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Lucy — 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 Lucy
Lucy Jane Santos is a writer, presenter and consultant who seeks out the surprising stories that sit at the edges of familiar history. Her work ranges across beauty, science, technology, popular entertainment and nightlife, uncovering fresh angles and new insights into the moments that have shaped the modern world.

This expertise has led to historical consulting roles for film and television and to on-screen contributions in documentaries as seemingly diverse as Makeup: A Glamorous History (BBC2) and Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America (Discovery +). Her research and commentary have also appeared in publications including History Today, BBC History Revealed, Vogue and the New York Post and in the London Transport Museum’s exhibition Art deco: the golden age of poster design.

She has been a judge for the Historical Writers’ Association Non-Fiction Crown, the recipient of the Stephen Joseph Research Award and was the Non-Fiction Writer In Residence for the Stay-at-Home! International Literature Festival. She is a co-founder of the Art Deco Society UK and the Cosmetic History and Makeup Studies Network.

Lucy is the author of the critically acclaimed Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium and Chain Reactions: A Hopeful History of Uranium, which explore the unexpected ways radioactivity entered everyday life. Her forthcoming work, Nobody’s Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot, will be published in 2026 to coincide with global celebrations of Marilyn Monroe’s centenary, and uncovers the layered story behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic movies.

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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985340764671

"They do not call it 'New York' for nothing" said a real estate developer once upon a time.

Neighborhoods constantly change and evolve. And no New York City neighborhood has seen more transformation than Manhattan's Upper West Side, thanks in part to one of the most famous streets in the world to running right through it: Broadway. This is the multi-part story of how the Upper West Side transformed from a rural landscape to one of NYC's most desirable neighborhoods in under a century, and the drama and scandals it had along the way.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the secrets of the Upper West Side, one of the most desirable and influential neighborhoods in New York City that is steeped in entertainment, crime, and history.

Led by NYC Tour Guide and Upper West Side resident Gary Dennis, Part I of this digital showcase of the Upper West Side — between 95th to 116th Sts from Broadway to Riverside Drive — will include:

• The importance of Broadway, and its evolution from a dirt path to one of the most famous street in the world
• How the neighborhood became home to an eclectic mix of residents and industries, including wealthy and renowned industrialists, retailers, doctors, inventors, artists, actors, musicians and the movie business
• An Art Deco Himalayan-mountain-of-a-building with an incredible past, not to mention being the "spooky building" inspiration in one of the biggest movies of all time
• A look at a row of historic mansions built for the wealthy, one of which played a role in a notorious crime in the 1930s
• The story of how a street in the Upper West Side almost become another "Billionaires Row," if it weren't for some legal wrangling
• Famous film and TV shows that were shot in the neighborhood

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Gary — any and all questions about the Upper West Side 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!

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**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

About Gary

"I am a native New Yorker, NY subway aficionado, and product of an insanely competitive family of "know it alls". My parents, younger brothers, and I all love New York City history, and to get some parental attention I had to be historically correct and entertaining at the same time.

"I love this city and all its peculiarities, and I love sharing it with newcomers, returning visitors or native New Yorkers— I'll tell you these and other fascinating things you never knew about this amazing place I call home because 'there are 8 million stories in the naked city' and I will share with you as many as possible."

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1985407978710

While wolves in the United States once numbered in the millions, conflicts with humans and federal extermination programs over the past 200 years brought the species to the brink of extinction. Fortunately, those numbers have finally begun to recover, thanks in part to organizations like one just 1.5 hours north of NYC, which has been helping wolves, and educating the public on this misunderstood animal, for nearly 20 years.

Join New York Adventure Club for a virtual introduction to wolves with the Wolf Conservation Center, an environmental education organization working to protect and preserve red wolves and Mexican gray wolves in North America, two critically endangered wolf species.

Led by a staff member of the Wolf Conservation Center, our virtual experience will include:

• The history of the Wolf Conservation Center, from its founding by Hélène Grimaud in 1999 to current management of over 32 wolves, 29 of which are endangered species potentially eligible for wild-release
• An overview of wolves, from the history, ecology, and biology of wolves, to the current challenges facing wolf recovery across the United States
• Pre-recorded videos of the Endangered Species Facility to see and learn about the red wolves, Mexican gray wolves, and "ambassador wolves" at the Wolf Conservation Center

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with the WCC — any and all questions about wolves 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!

Testimonials
"The idea of taking people stuck indoors to a sanctuary is heavenly. Me and all my friends who signed up had it to look forward to all week. The live webcams that she told us about — where we saw the wolves in their habitat — were the best." -Deb
"It was fun to have the chat stream right now. It was so neat to learn about the wolves in so much detail and to go on this adventure!" -Holly
"I liked all of the interesting and informative content and the beautiful photos of the different wolves." -Ann
"The speaker was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and yet her manner was never stilted. She answered all our questions and was so respectful of her work and out interest." -Jane
"This was so informative and interesting! thank you to everyone involved!" -Helen
"I'm glad I saw it because if gives me a different exposure to the concept of animals in the wild." -Patricia
"Narrator was so well informed and videos were wonderful." -Maria
"Regan knows the subject very well, and she gave a very comprehensive, interesting presentation" -Joseph
"Very well researched. Easy to flow along with speaker and slides." -Linda
"Great stories about how wolf reintroduction works (with photos)." -Judy
"Very interesting and informative!" -Heather
"Really one of the best we have done from NY Adventure Club. More like this would be good" -Judith
"The Conservation Center tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and happily answered all questions." -Lauren
"I loved seeing the wolves close up and hearing them howl. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and took time to answer all our many questions. I also liked the gift shop!" -Susan
"It was something that we had never done before." -Stacy
"The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I really learned a lot about wolves." -Richard
"Joe, the tour guide, was incredible. Patient, super knowledgeable, funny, and inspiring. The wolves were beautiful and we actually did get to see three of the wild ones. Hearing them howl was a joy." -Keith
"Learning about wolves live and daily life." -Brenda
" Regan was extremely knowledgeable and captured my attention throughout the webinar. She packed in a wealth of information and created a highly comprehensive and interesting presentation. I loved the stories, especially introducing the two-week old pup into the wild." -Susan
" Presenter was so knowledgable. And there were great photos in the presentation." -Cheryl
" Her knowledge, her plea to help realist the Wolves and of course the photos and videos." -Karen
" Very informative event and it was cool to see all the different videos, as well as learning how to get involved in the conservation efforts" -Carlos
"I love wolves, and I learned a lot of factual info about them during the webinar. I also learned a bit about how I can support them. This was so different that your norm! I know you don't do it often, but I'm glad you did it this time. The presenter was knowledgeable and articulate - she held my interest and shared great information." -Aleisa
"Really informative and interesting. The presenter really knew and was passionate about the wolves. I learned a lot. Thank you for offering this information - such great education about our wildlife and how we can support them" -Elaine
"[I liked] seeing the wolf videos and learning how they try to rewild the pups" -P

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment