What we’re about
NEW YORK ADVENTURE CLUB
UNLOCK YOUR CITY
We give you insider access to the city’s best-kept secrets. But we’re so much more than a tour company.
WHO WE ARE
We are a community-driven club that curates the most unique experiences in town, with a focus on history and storytelling. We show you a city you never knew existed, and offer a community you can’t live without.
You won’t find our special-access tours and exclusive events anywhere else. Think after-hours tours of New York City’s most celebrated spaces, themed parties in unexpected locations, and weekend excursions to incredible destinations. All of our events end with social hangouts so you can meet people who love exploring as much as you do.
THE ‘CLUB’ IN NEW YORK ADVENTURE CLUB
Our current community is more than 50,000 members strong and includes everyone from recent NYC transplants to lifelong residents. Whatever borough you’re from (or city or country, for that matter), we’ll make it easy for you to take full advantage of the unique places and great people this city has to offer.
WHERE WE GO
To ensure a one-of-a-kind experience each and every time, we hand pick events and outings specifically for the New York Adventure Club community. Recent events include:
* An after-hours tour of New York City Hall
* Special access into some of New York's most coveted private social clubs, including the Explorers Club and National Arts Club
* Petting baby kangaroos, holding sloths, and feeding leopards at Staten Island Zoo
* A behind-the-scenes exploration of the Woolworth Building with the building manager
* An NYPD Precinct tour, including a meet-and-greet with detectives and Emergency Service Unit crew members
* A tour of the Polish Consulate led by the Consul General and Vice Consul General of Poland
* An after-hours flashlight tour of Green-Wood Cemetery and catacombs
* A special-access tour of Brookhaven National Laboratory and its Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC)
* A Halloween party in a historic gothic crypt, complete with a five-piece brass band
Visit our site for a look at our upcoming adventures.
For now, our experiences are based in and around NYC, but we plan to expand to other cities soon.
QUESTIONS?
Drop us a line at support@nyadventureclub.com and we’ll happily answer.
Unlock Your City with New York Adventure Club.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 'The CBS Talent Raids, Part 2: Early Television Era' WebinarNeeds location$12.00
Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)
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In the fall of 1948, three of the four major radio networks — ABC, CBS, and NBC — were funneling their soaring radio profits into the burgeoning television side of their businesses. And because all individual U.S. citizens were taxed 77% on all income over $70k (roughly $907k today), big stars of the day like Jack Benny, Bing Crosby, and Freeman Gosden had the idea to incorporate their popular shows as businesses in order to qualify for significant breaks under capital gains tax laws. What happened when the parent company of NBC, the nation's #1 network at the time, refused to make this deal? It's time to uncover how a risky bet by CBS helped it overtake its main rival during the golden age of radio and early television.
Join New York Adventure Club for a two-part series that explores the events surrounding the CBS Talent Raids of 1948, and the many men and women who benefited from this monumental period in entertainment. In Part Two: Early Television Era, we'll focus on the development of early TV networks and their most popular shows during TV's takeover as the dominant entertainment medium.
Led by James Scully — radio historian and producer/host of Breaking Walls, the docu-podcast on the history of U.S. network radio broadcasting — our digital showcase of one of wildest moments in 20th century entertainment history will include:
- A look at early TV history, from Farnsworth to the 1939 World’s Fair
- How World War II slowed TV’s oncoming growth
- A look at how NBC, CBS, and ABC launched into TV while siphoning radio profits into their TV networks
- Networks that tried (and failed) to challenge the big three, including The Dumont Network and Pro Rasslin’
- The TV ratings landscape by the 1950s with shows like Berle, Godfrey, and Sullivan
- Why I Love Lucy forever altered television viewing
- Television’s explosive growth in the early 1950s, and how it changed America’s way of life
- A discussion of why TV’s profits were radio’s losses
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with James — 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 James
James Scully is an outgoing native New Yorker who grew up in a home with three generations of family. He had close relationships with both his grandparents and great-grandparents, being exposed to an invaluable amount of local culture. It has helped him become a passionate actor, writer, director, and historian. He’s a graduate of Xavier High School in Manhattan, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, and has spent over a decade working in media for companies such as Condé Nast, and Hearst.
James is behind Breaking Walls, a docu-podcast on the history of American network radio broadcasting. He’s directed, post-produced, adapted, and acted in scripted audio fiction productions and is an actor in the Fireside Mystery Theatre troupe. He’s also a Salmagundi Club member and mentor with The Podcast Academy.The CBS Talent Raids Series
Part 1: Post-War Radio Era (Wednesday, April 17)
Part 2: Early Television Era (Wednesday, April 24)Disclaimer
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Categories: Virtual, Moments in History - 'Miniature Marvels: History's All-Time Greatest Dollhouses' WebinarNeeds location$12.00
Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)
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From the early Renaissance through the present day, the miniature world of the dollhouse has enchanted adults and children alike. While first created as the “portrait houses” of great ladies, the dollhouse evolved to become both an educational tool for children and a unique format for creators to explore domesticity and art. It's time to explore the story behind these petite palaces like never before.
Join New York Adventure Club for a fascinating look at the evolution of dollhouses throughout history, with a special look at the most notables miniature homes ever created.
Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin of Landmark Branding, this digital showcase will include:
- A look at the most lavish dollhouse in American history, a castle boasting diamond chandeliers created for and by a silent film star of the 1920s
- The dollhouse of Queen Mary, designed by the great British architect Sir Edward Lutyens
- The Wunderkammer of Petronella Oortman, a spectacular 17th Century Dutch “cabinet- house” and display case inlaid with mother-of-pearl
- The famous Stettheimer Dollhouse, full of tiny works of Cubist and Surrealist art
- Dollhouses by contemporary artists, architects and designers
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with David — 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!Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment - 'The Art Nouveau Revolution in Europe, Part 5: Germany' WebinarLink visible for attendees$12.00
Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/852321806467?aff=oddtdtcreator
At the dawn of a new era, a vibrant art rebellion swept across Europe, challenging the rigid norms of the past with a style that was as fleeting as it was fervent. What inspired these artists to weave the sinuous whiplash lines of this new 'natural world' style called Art Nouveau into their creations? It's time to dive into this distinctive period where every aspect of design — from towering structures to the finest decorative details — united to form a harmonious, organic sanctuary.
Join New York Adventure Club for an in-depth, six-part series that explores Art Nouveau architecture, decorative arts, fine arts, and graphic arts throughout Europe; while the style shared many similarities across the continent, each region had its own specific styles and leading artists. In Part Five: Germany, we'll explore how one of the art world's earliest secessionist movements inspired artists living in active art centers like Munich to create 'Jugendstil' — a different local variation of Art Nouveau and precursor to further rebellious art forms in the country such as Modernism.
Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this art-centric virtual journey will feature:
- An overview of the Munich Secession and the Phalanx group, the beginning of modern art in Germany
- The difference between the Art Nouveau and "Jugendstil" movements taking place in Germany
- Groundbreaking Jugendstil magazines that featured pioneering graphic art
- Accomplished architects working in Germany at the time, such as Hermann Obrist, Richard Riemerschmid, and Bernhard Pankok
- A discussion surrounding the Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt artist colony, with contributions by Joseph Maria Olbrich, Peter Behrens, and others
- Notable Art Nouveau structures such as Sprudelhof Bad Nauheim, the Museum Osthaus, and Hohenhof villa
- Henry van de Velde’s call to Weimar where he designed the future home of the Bauhaus
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 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 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.
The Art Nouveau Revolution in Europe Series
Part 1: Belgium (Thursday, March 28)
Part 2: France (Thursday, April 4)
Part 3: Barcelona (Thursday, April 11)
Part 4: Glasgow (Thursday, April 18)
Part 5: Germany (Thursday, April 25)
Part 6: Vienna (Thursday, May 2)Disclaimer
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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment
