New York Adventure Club

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From the more legit sounds in Showboat to the jazzy riffs of Hadestown, the style and singing of Broadway Musicals has changed immensely through the years — especially for its lead divas. But where did it all begin and how does it continue to adapt to please a modern theatergoer's eyes and ears? It's time to look back on 100 years of Broadway Musicals to uncover the unique styles and abilities of the greatest lead actresses who have ever graced the stage.

Join New York Adventure Club as we examine the evolution of Broadway Musicals and their lead divas throughout the decades, with the help of technological interventions, changes in cultural taste, and sheer force of personality.

Led by filmmaker/producer/writer Michelle Cohen, this digital showcase of the most groundbreaking Broadway Musical shows & stars will include:

-An overview of the particular sounds that defined each decade of Broadway Musicals , and how the advent of the microphone was a game changer

-A discussion around how different vocal techniques and ranges evolved (and what made them so exciting and unforgettable)

• Early-to-mid 20th century Broadway Musical stars , from Ethel Merman in the 1930s, Mary Martin in the '40s, and Julie Andrews in the ’50s

-The innovative singers of the 1960s , including Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, and Angela Lansbury

• The '70s & '80s style, which brought in more diversity with divas including Elaine Stritch, Stephanie Mills, and Patti Lupone
• Broadway Musicals stars of today and why they're bigger and more diverse than ever before

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Michelle — any and all questions about these Broadway Musicals and divas 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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About Michelle

Michelle is a multi-faceted writer, director, performer, producer, and intuitive who brings unique insight, wit and expertise to her work.
Offering a variety of projects, services, master class workshops and products, Michelle moves seamlessly from the entertainment industry to the written word to the invisible world. With a deep belief that art and life should be empowering as well as fun, Michelle and her varied projects have been featured on programs including CNN, Good Morning America, and NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Michelle produced the off-Broadway mega-hit, Schoolhouse Rock Live!. Her published books include Of Course You Can Sing!, Downloads From The Universe, Actually There Is Something Under The Bed, and MenOpop, a Menopause Pop-up and Activity Book.
Michelle served as an adjunct faculty member at several acting schools, including NYU and was a guest speaker for UCLA’s MFA Acting Program. She has been a private vocal coach for years and offers a downloadable audio coaching program for aspiring singers.

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981951806205

On March 15, 1956, history was made when My Fair Lady , with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, opened on Broadway. It was instantly hailed as the one of the most perfect musicals of all time, setting a record as Broadway's most popular and longest-running show. But how is it that 65 years after the original production, My Fair Lady is still one of the most beloved works of American culture? This is the story of one of Broadway's most sensational works and its many adaptations in film, television, and music throughout the decades.

Join New York Adventure Club as we celebrate the theatrical and musical legacy of My Fair Lady , a Broadway masterpiece that didn't only reign supreme in New York, but also became a global cultural icon thanks to its London production, national touring company, and adaptations by major motion pictures and world-class musicians.

Led by award-winning author Will Friedwald, who is widely considered one of the nation's most prolific music writers, our musical analysis surrounding My Fair Lady will include:

-An overview of My Fair Lady with an analysis of its iconic characters, from the imperious elocution professor Henry Higgins, to the tough — but ultimately vulnerable — flower girl Liza Dolittle, to Liza's highly original moralist of a father, Alfred P. Dolittle

• How My Fair Lady went on to inspire the great jazz musicians like Quincy Jones, Billy Taylor, Oscar Peterson, Andre Previn, and Shelly Manne, who all went on to record so-called "cover" albums of the entire score, the first time that had been done
• A discussion of the original cast , including Julie Andrews as Liza Dolittle — numbers that were later sung by Audrey Hepburn in the movie version
• A study of the Jazz and pop interpretations of the great songs from the score , by Lena Horne, Jimmy Durante, Ethel Merman, Raquel Welch, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra among many others
• An analysis of the film and television adaptations along with the songs that took the world by storm, from "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Wouldn't it Be Loverly?," and "On the Street Where You Live"

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Will — any and all questions about My Fair Lady 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 — 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 Will

Will Friedwald is a featured arts writer for The Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair, and the award-winning author of ten books on music and popular culture, including the new Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole, as well as A Biographical Guide To The Great Jazz And Pop Singers, Sinatra: The Song Is You, Stardust Melodies, Tony Bennett: The Good Life, Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, and Jazz Singing. He has written over 600 liner notes for compact discs, received ten Grammy nominations, and appears frequently on television and other documentaries. He is also a consultant and curator for Apple Music.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1979735502180

***Register for the entire Architecture of the Pacific Gateway Cities series by clicking here. All webinars in this series will remain active for one week after the series finale***

Shaped by migration, industry, and civic ambition, the Pacific gateway cities of San Diego, Portland, and Seattle reflect a legacy of constant transformation throughout the American West. How does the architecture of these former coastal outposts embody the American frontier’s final chapter, and where do their built environments reveal deeper stories of place, power, and identity? From Spanish missions to space needles, it’s time to uncover these ever-evolving urban frontiers at the edge of the continent.

Join New York Adventure Club for a three-part series exploring the architectural evolution of San Diego, Portland, and Seattle — three West Coast cities that have long served as dynamic gateways between the United States and the Pacific world. In Part Three: Seattle, we’ll uncover how this maritime hub turned tech capital evolved architecturally through booms, busts, and bold leaps of imagination — all set against the striking backdrop of Puget Sound.

Led by architectural historian David V. Griffin of Landmark Branding, this digital showcase featuring a selection of unique structures will include:

• A look at Seattle’s extraordinary natural setting on Puget Sound, and how geography has shaped its urban form
• An exploration of the Klondike Gold Rush-era building boom, and the architectural legacy of its early commercial core
• A tour through Seattle’s iconic marketplaces, from the historic Pike Place Market to newer civic spaces built for community
• An overview of Pacific Northwest Modernism, centered on the Space Needle and the bold architectural statements of the mid-20th century
• A survey of contemporary Seattle, including high-tech campuses, sustainable towers, and experimental urban planning

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 through 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!

Architecture of the Pacific Gateway Cities Series
Part 1: San Diego (Wednesday, February 4 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 2: Portland (Wednesday, February 25 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 3: Seattle (Wednesday, March 4 @ 8:00pm ET)

About David Griffin
A seasoned public speaker and tireless professional strategist, Griffin’s nearly 25 years’ experience in publicity, programming, writing and research is matched by his encyclopedic knowledge of real estate, architecture and design. His clients include developers, brokers and marketing companies as well as architects and design firms.
Griffin is Special Consultant to and a regularly appearing featured guest on the soon-to-be relaunched podcast Rediscovering New York, hosted by Jeff Goodman of Brown Stevens Harris; Griffin’s writing has appeared in Real Estate Weekly, Metropolis, Dwell and the National Trust’s Preservation Magazine and he is a featured contributor to Brownstoner. He is currently at work on several fiction and non-fiction projects.
Griffin graduated from Vassar College with a double major in English & Art History and has recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as the President Emeritus of the Vassar College Croquet Club. He has also served on the Events Committees for the Vassar Club of New York, the historic Montauk Club in Park Slope and the Young Patrons of The American Friends of the Louvre.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981585920832

What if a single museum could tell the entire story of Western art — not just through its paintings, but through its architecture, gardens, and carefully curated interiors? Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art lies a treasure trove of masterpieces that trace the evolution of Western creativity, from the sacred stillness of medieval chapels to the bold energy of modern cityscapes. It's time to embark on an epic visual journey through time as we uncover the hidden narratives, artistic breakthroughs, and cultural forces behind one of the world’s most extraordinary museum collections.

Join New York Adventure Club for a five-part series exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s world-class collection of Western Art — each session highlighting a distinct era and theme within this extraordinary institution. In Part Two: Nature & Landscape, we’ll delve into the rise of naturalism during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, when artists began capturing the natural world with unprecedented realism and expressive detail.

Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this art-centric virtual journey will feature:

• Early botanical imagery in religious painting, used as symbolic attributes of gods, goddesses, and saints
• Italian Renaissance landscapes by Mantegna and Carpaccio, setting sacred scenes within rich natural surroundings
• A closer look at Piero di Cosimo’s unique hunting scenes, filled with fantastical creatures and wilderness motifs
• German Renaissance landscapes by Lucas Cranach, framing mythological figures within vibrant forest settings
• A spotlight on Rembrandt’s Saskia as Flora, blending portraiture with classical floral symbolism
• Dramatic compositions by Bruegel, Patinir, and Hobbema, charting the rise of the independent landscape genre
• Watteau’s theatrical garden settings, inspired by music, myth, and leisure
• Still lifes brimming with fruits, flowers, and fauna, showcasing technical mastery and hidden meanings

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 through 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!

The Met's Western Art Collection Series
Part 1: The Cloisters (Thursday, February 26 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: Nature & Landscape (Thursday, March 5 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 3: The Gilded Age (Thursday, March 12 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 4: Impressionism (Thursday, March 19 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 5: NYC in Modern Art (Thursday, March 26 @ 5:30pm ET)

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