What we’re about
MEMBERSHIP IN OUR SOCIAL CLUB
This is a group where any individual can join who are lovers of Art, Film, Museums, Social activities, and those who want to establish genuine meaningful friendships. If you are also feeling lonely, and want to connect with people, I want you to come out and be a part of our Social Club. It’s so important for those who have a need to interact with others, but are unsure of where to go. I am asking you to take that first step and become a Member, come to an event, and I will help you feel connected. This Social Club is your safe space. I am planning to have our group come together at least once a month, to attend Art exhibits, to see Films, go to Museums, Exhibitions of interest, as well as other activities of interest, such as having a Member dinner, going to see the Opera, a group tour of New York City on power assisted bicycles. I also welcome ideas from the Members on other activities as well. All Members are welcome to any of the club’s events, however, guests are only allowed under special circumstances, which requires my prior approval, otherwise, you must be a Full Member of our Social Club to join at the Events. All prospective Members must apply with their actual first name, no initials or corporate monikers are allowed. You must also provide a profile photo as well.
MUSIC: I have chosen the music by Tangerine Dream for our Social Club in the Video section. The movie from which this comes from is rather downcast, however, the name of the music piece is called, Museum Walk, which was filmed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the La Brea Tar Pits. For those Members that care to listen, here is the link.
https://youtu.be/UE3AoVOonWg?si=B7XFyD3VQoUD8vvo
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERSHIP
TO MEMBERS: NOTE: All Members that are confirmed on the Yes RSVP list as of 24 hours prior to the event, are expected to show up for the event. All events that require a fee to be paid, those fees are absolutely non-refundable unless the event is canceled. No Exceptions! If you need to cancel for the event, then please cancel no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the event. If any Member cancels after that time without a specific reason, then they will be removed from the Social Club immediately. You may re-apply for Membership. If you have RSVP'd Yes, and need to cancel for an emergency, you can do so by messaging me no later then one (1) hour prior to the start of the event. If you cancel for any reason other than an emergency after one (1) hour prior to the event, or just decide not to show up or message me, then you will be removed from the Social Club, and barred entry permanently. ALSO: No Member on the Waiting List can just show-up at the event without a proper Yes RSVP. That is completely unfair to all of the Members on the waiting list. If you just show-up to the event as a Member, and do not have a Yes RSVP, or are on the Waiting List, then you will be removed from the Social Club permanently, and barred from re-applying. I am very sorry to have to institute these rules, however, there have been many Members who have RSVP's in the past, and not shown up or messaged me, and also Members on the Waiting List who have shown up without regard for those other Members still on that list. If you want to belong to our Social Club, then please abide by the rules. Thank you for your understanding.
RULES ON NO-SHOWS
Please Note: After you RSVP that you are coming to an Event, you are expected to show up, unless you cancel prior to the start of the event. If you cannot make the event or just plain forget, and do not contact the Lead Organizer, then you will be removed from the membership and barred from re-applying.
RULES ON WAITLISTS & FILLED EVENTS
There will be those events that will have a limited amount of Members who can RSVP, and the overage will either be put on a waitlist, or the event will be completely closed out. If Members that have RSVP’d decide not to come, then those members on the waitlist will be moved over to the RSVP yes list. If you cannot make it, please take your name off this list, as it is not fair to the other members on the waitlist who want to come to that event. NOTE: Any Member who is on a waitlist or closed out event with no waitlist, and then decides to just show-up at an event anyway, will immediately be removed permanently from our Social Club. I take attendance at every event, and will know if you are properly RSVP’d or not. I am truly sorry I have to institute these rules, however, those Members who RSVP, are on time (within reason, and I do understand about transportation issues in and around the City), and follow the rules of this Social Club, I want to thank all of you for playing by the rules of our Club, which benefits all Members.
OUR EVENTS - PLEASE NOTE
You have joined our Social Club to be a member, and to take part in our events with other members. Members are required to attend at least one event every six (6) months, otherwise you will be removed from Membership of the Social Club. If you join our Social Club, then you need to attend an event. Otherwise, what is the point. This is not too much to ask. Our Members are a wonderful group of people, who are all looking to enjoy each event and meet new friends, be it at a Museum, an art installation, a classic movie at a classic theatre, or see architectural works throughout the New York City and surrounding areas. Again, if you cannot attend one event during any 6 month period, your membership will be withdrawn.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- LET'S ALL GO ON A GROUP TOUR OF THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMNew-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, New York, NE$25.00
Let's all go on a Group Tour with two of the Museum's professional docents at the New York Historical Society Museum, on Saturday September 13th from 1pm - 3pm.
HISTORY
The New-York Historical Society is renowned for its large-scale historical exhibitions. These exhibitions cover a wide range of subjects, including the founding father of the United States Alexander Hamilton, New York abolitionist, the Hudson River School, Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, Louis Comfort Tiffany's stained glass, and the September 11 attacks.
The museum of the New-York Historical Society houses over 1.6 million historical objects and works of art. These collections document the history of the United States and New York, and include paintings from the Hudson River School, watercolors by Jean-Jacques Audubon, decorative arts, and objects related to the September 11, 2001 attacks.THE COST OF THE GROUP TOUR AND VISIT.
There is a cost of $25 to visit the museum and to enjoy a Group Tour of the exhibitions I have mentioned below. The tickets each Member will receive include full-day admission, individual vouchers for reduced Regular Admission tickets on a future visit, and a 10% discount in the Museum Store.
THE GROUP TOUR WILL CONSIST OF THE TWO EXHIBITIONS BELOW, WHICH WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY GUIDED BY TWO OF THE MUSEUM'S DOCENTS AS FOLLOWS:
### Blacklisted : An American Story
In 1947, the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) called Hollywood figures to testify about allegations of communist propaganda in American films. Although the committee never found any evidence, it held ten of the writers and directors in contempt of Congress. The Ten were fined and sentenced to prison. Hollywood responded by creating a blacklist of those implicated in the proceedings, becoming the first mass employer to adopt a policy against employees whose political beliefs ran counter to prevailing orthodoxies. Blacklisted: An American Story explores the intersection of politics, art, culture, and social dynamics during Hollywood’s Red Scare through photographs, objects, and film. Personal narratives of the blacklisted “Hollywood Ten,” members of Congress, and film executives reveal different approaches to what it means to be a patriotic American. The exhibition also explores how Broadway and New York’s theatre community responded at a time when art and creative expression were no longer protected.
### Dining in Transit
Let's take a trip through the history of travel and the innovative ways ocean liners, trains, and airplanes catered to passengers’ appetites and expectations during the first half of the 20th century. French chefs were hired, signature meals introduced, and multi-course holiday meals served high in the sky. An array of distinctive objects—from souvenir menus to promotional recipe books, employee handbooks, and collectible tableware—illustrate how transportation companies focused on memorable culinary experiences to attract and retain customers. The exhibition also explores the racialized hiring practices of the Pullman Company that recruited formerly enslaved Black men to be railroad cooks and waiters and the exacting physical requirements used by airlines in their hiring of women. Among the highlights of the exhibition are dozens of beautifully designed menus from the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library’s vast collection, recipe books published by railroads and airlines, and a look at food trends that influenced meals served onboard. For a fun and historic treat, the museum’s new restaurant, Clara, has specially created a Dining in Transit-inspired dessert menu—including fresh strawberry Bavarois from a 1938 voyage on the SS Normandie—dreamed up by star Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO VISIT AFTER THE GROUP TOUR?
Aside from the two exhibitions on the Group Tour that will last about one hour, there are currently several exhibitions that are worth seeing at the museum including:
### New York, New York: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection
This exhibition exudes New York. Featuring highlights from a transformative promised gift to The New York Historical by prominent philanthropists and art collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld alongside recent additions to their private collection, New York, New York showcases a stunning array of works honoring the Big Apple—from its bustling harbors to its Harlem diners, Village speakeasies, sleek skyscrapers, and gritty streetscapes. Art by Thomas Hart Benton, Fritz Scholder, Keith Haring, Yvonne Jacquette, Charles Sheeler, and Saul Steinberg, among others, tells the story of a place at once enthralling, mystifying, and inspiring. Together, the over 50 works on display spotlight New York-centric movements like Abstract Expressionism, Pop, the Ashcan School, and graffiti art; probe Gotham’s layered past; and trace the rhythms of the metropolis and its daily life.
### New York Story
This is an an 18-minute theatrical media experience narrated by Liev Schreiber, . Shown in the Museum's state-of-the-art theater, it illuminates the story of the nation by exploring the story of New York and its rise from a remote outpost to a city at the center of the world. Through immersive video projection, moving scenic elements, theatrical lighting, surround sound and a show design that evolves over the course of the experience, visitors will witness the dynamic forces that have shaped the nation and the city, discovering themes and core notions that sit at their nexus. The overall vista expands from 25’ to 73’ wide high-resolution images over the course of the show.
### We Rise: A Film from the Center for Women's History
On November 6, 1917, women in New York State gained the right to vote. Amidst the arduous 70-year fight for suffrage, activists also brought to light myriad social issues, from labor conditions to racism to birth control. Narrated by Meryl Streep and featuring the song "We Are Here" written and composed by Alicia Keys, "We Rise" places women at the center of political thought and action that reshaped the country in the early 20th century. Through artistic projections, immersive sound, and theatrical lighting, the unique 17-minute film created by Donna Lawrence Productions profiles some of the remarkable women whose advocacy for change had lasting effects—including Lillian Wald, nurse and founder of Henry Street Settlement; Addie Hunton, suffragist and leader of black women's organizations; Margaret Sanger, birth control activist; and Clara Lemlich, who led the massive strike of shirtwaist workers in New York's garment industry in 1909; as well as women such as Clara Driscoll, head of Tiffany Studios' Women's Glass Cutting Department, who found new opportunities for work and independence in New York City during the era.
### Gallery of Tiffany Lamps
Featuring 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps displayed within a dramatically lit jewel-like space. Regarded as one of the world’s largest and most encyclopedic, the Museum’s Tiffany Lamp collection includes multiple examples of the Dragonfly shade, a unique Dogwood floor lamp (ca. 1900–06), a Wisteria table lamp (ca. 1901), and a rare, elaborate Cobweb shade on a Narcissus mosaic base (ca. 1902), among many others.
WHERE ARE WE MEETING?
We will meet near the entrance area, just near the NYHistory Store.
