New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1998281347302

While the Manhattan neighborhood of TriBeCa is known today for its namesake film festival, celebrity sightings, and high-end private homes, it was anything but for nearly 400 years. This is the real story of the sailors, merchants, and artists that once called this neighborhood home, and the historical remnants of its artistic and industrial past — with an exclusive peek inside one of its most historic spaces.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rich history and story of TriBeCa ("Triangle Below Canal Street"), a New York City neighborhood that can trace its roots back to the old Dutch days when the land was known as New Amsterdam.

Led by NYC tour guide and TriBeCa native Gardiner Comfort, our neighborhood journey around this fascinating and eclectic small corner of Manhattan's "Lower West Side" will include:

• How New York tamed the TriBeCa landscape and its original wetlands to suit its expansion
• A discussion around the neighborhood's rise with the creation of Washington Market in 1812, once the city's main retail and wholesale food distribution point filled with seed, spice, and cheese importers
• The importance of Tribeca as a center of import, with a focus on the maritime industry, the piers, and longshoremen
• TriBeCa's unique architecture, from its patchwork of landmark designation to the fragility of beautiful buildings in a business-minded city
• The celebration of artists who settled in unused industrial spaces, established their community, and influenced the city for years to come
• An exclusive visit to the historic and eccentric loft space of the Ear Inn, one of New York's oldest bars, for a look at rare artifacts from the 1812 house on Spring Street

Our experience will conclude back on the ground floor of Ear Inn, which has food and drinks available for purchase!

See you there!

*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking!

**Optional access into the Ear Inn loft is only accessible by a steep set of stairs

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Event takes place rain or shine.

By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.

Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1996447920473

Bubbly in hand, horses charging down the field, and a front-row seat from a private cabana — this isn’t your average day on the sidelines. Get ready to enjoy a day of world-class polo with premium views, behind-the-scenes access, and refined touches throughout.

Join New York Adventure Club for a visit to the Meadowbrook Polo Club at Long Island's Bethpage State Park, featuring a fun day of world-class polo and an elevated viewing experience.

Led by Meadowbrook Polo Club player and staff member George Fox, our special access experience at Bethpage Polo in the Park will include:

• An introduction to the sport of polo, including the sport's history and basics, rules of play, and more
• An exclusive visit with the ponies, players, and grooms in the tack-up area as they prepare for the day's polo match
• Access to a private cabana with great views of the polo match
• Complimentary snacks & beverages including cheese and bubbly
• A post-match opportunity to play bocce on the field with fans and the polo players

Your ticket includes admission to the polo match, exclusive horse tack-up area access, and access to the private cabana with your fellow adventurers.
What are you waiting for? It's time to experience world-class polo action...in style!
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*Transportation to/from Farmingdale, NY and polo grounds are not included.
**Guests parking at the polo grounds will have to pay an $8 parking fee to enter the New York State park grounds. No fee is required for taxi or uber drop-offs.
***While light snacks and beverages are included in the cabana, feel free to bring more substantive food along. VIP tent upgrade is available on site — cash only.
****Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated for the experience. Sunblock, bug spray, and an umbrella, for rain or use as a parasol, are also recommended.
*****In case of rain that cancels the polo match, this event will be cancelled or postponed.
******After registering, see the 'additional information' section of your order confirmation for important details regarding driving directions through the park.

Schedule of Events
*Exact itinerary and timing of activities are subject to change
1:00-2:30pm: Polo Introduction & Tack-Up Area Tour
3:00-5:00pm: Polo Match

Transportation
*Please double check train departure times the day before as schedules can shift due to track work.
**If there's an attendant at the Bethpage Park entrance gate, tell the gate attendant you are with the Polo Club (while the Polo field opens at 2 pm, you have been granted early access at 1 pm). If you have any trouble, contact the event host via the number in the confirmation email and he'll come and get you at the gate.

By Public Transit:
Take a Long Island Railroad train departing from Penn Station and disembark at Bethpage Station (here is a link for a local taxi service: https://www.farmingdaletaxi.li)
Take a taxi or Uber to Bethpage Polo in the Park located at the end of Bethpage State Park Picnic Polo Rd — here's the exact Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9Xk7jq585cJ7cnWu5.
After passing by the Bethpage Park ticket booth, make an immediate right to go to the field (look for the sign that has BIG letters).
No fee is required for taxi or uber drop-offs.

By Car:
Getting to the Polo field can be challenging the first time, so map it out a day before so you don’t get lost — here's the exact Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9Xk7jq585cJ7cnWu5.
Bethpage Polo at the Park is located inside Bethpage State Park. The entrance to the Polo Field is a very long road located off Plainview Road, which is exit 8 off the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway (Rout 135) — there is a sign at the entrance on Plainview Road.
After arriving to the Bethpage Park ticket booth at the end of Bethpage State Park Picnic Polo Rd and paying the $8 parking fee, make an immediate right to go to the field (look for the sign that has BIG letters).

Testimonials
"Friendly hosts, hands-on “instruction,” good food. Was great to be outside at an in-person event." -Gloria
"George Fox knew his subject and was great at explaining the details. The venue was really nice - a nice breeze and a sprinkle made it comfortable. The VIP tent was a nice touch and the polo match was a lot of fun to watch" -Kathy
" The instructor was passionate and knowledgeable and observing the athleticism of the polo ponies was exhilarating." -Michelle
"Very knowledgeable tour guide." -Jael
"George and his wife were super informative and welcoming. They answered any questions we asked and you could tell they had a genuine love of polo and enjoying sharing that love with others. It was also neat having the new experience of going to a polo match. Thank you for always finding and offering new experiences. It’s enriched my life." -Lorraine
"The horses, the field, the snacks were more than expected. George is very proud" -Maria
"The guides were great. Nice, friendly and informative..." -Ron
"Interesting and engaging - learned alot - people so wonderful and knowledgeable and friendly. Keep it up - all was wonderful." -Nancy

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Activities

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1996638413242

*While New York Adventure Club does not charge for events hosted by the Public Design Commission, advance registration and a deposit will be required, which will be fully refunded upon attendance. This deposit is taken to discourage no-shows on free events with limited spots.*

Did you know that every single permanent structure proposed on or over a New York City-owned property must be approved by a commission first? It's time to step into the archive of this century-old commission and see some of its most prized artifacts like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Public Design Commission Archive, which maintains an archive of projects reviewed by the Commission since 1902, documenting more than 7,000 sites throughout New York City and providing a unique view into the history of the City’s public works.

Led by a staff member of the Public Design Commission, our unique experience will include:

• The origins of the Public Design Commission and why it was created in the first place back in 1902
• An overview of the commission's jurisdiction over permanent structures, parks and open spaces, streetscapes, signage, and art proposed on or over City-owned property
• The important role that the Archive plays when it comes to informing the Commission’s review of current projects and provides a valuable resource to researchers
• A rare look at original documents, drawings, photographs, and architectural plans handpicked from the Archive

See you there!

*RSVP period closes two days before event
**Bring an ID that matches the RSVP name(s)
***Please wear comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour

Testimonials
"The archivist was very knowledgeable. The archives were very interesting to see. I would recommend it for any design, architecture, or civic planning nerd!" -Jessica
"It was a look at a part of NYC that's hidden" -Han
"Archivist was very knowledgable" -Lorraine
"Unique. Not something one comes across too often. A minuscule peek into what makes nyc nyc." -Komal
"The guide was phenomenal!" Melina
"Very unique event, completely unaware that this commission existed. Definitely learned a few new things." -Melanie
"Great presentation!" -Klaus-Peter

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Factories & Facilities Tours

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1996638416251

What do Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon, and Crazy Rich Asians all have in common? Tucked away on the 7th floor of a building in the heart of the New York City Garment Center is a century-old business that has created fabric flowers for everyone including A-list celebrities and film & television productions. Now's your chance to visit the historic facility where they're all made, one individual flower at a time.

Join New York Adventure Club for a private exploration of M&S Schmalberg, a fourth-generation family-owned business in Manhattan's Garment District that has been hand-making custom fabric flowers for over 100 years.

Led by one of the company owners, our unique experience with the last custom flower maker in New York City will include:

• An overview of the artificial flora industry, and how fast fashion and offshoring have affected the niche fashion craft
• The history of M&S Schmalberg, from brothers Morris and Sam Schmalberg starting the business in 1916, to becoming the premier fabric flower makers for top fashion designers including Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs
• A private tour of the historic factory to see the fabric flower process from beginning to end — from cutting out the fabrics in a myriad of different designs, to hand assembling petals into tulips, carnations, or other varieties
• A live demonstration by the company's veteran artisans of the century-old cutting machines and custom-made hydraulic presses still in operation

Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to shop for your own custom-made M&S Schmalberg fabric flowers (at a steep discount), and even go home with a stylish piece of history!

Click here to read a featured article of M&S Schmalberg in The New York Times!

See you there!

*This experience is only conducted on weekdays when the factory is in operation

**Guests are encouraged to bring photos of clothes or dresses they want to pair with a fabric flower so the M&S Schmalberg staff can assist with finding the perfect match after the tour concludes

Testimonials
"The event was so much more that I expected! Not only did we get to see the actual steps (and equipment) to make BEAUTUFUL silk flowers, but we got to hear about a family’s history and how the business came to be. I learned so much. Walking home last night, I passed a store on the UES than had some silk (or otherwise) flowers strewn in its window. Thanks to the instruction from Adam Brand, I was easily able to identify them as NOT M&S Schmalberg’s flowers. I didn’t realize how many of their lovely flowers I’ve already seen on favorite TV shows and runways and galas. Thank you!" -Linda

"The owner giving the tour, the family story, and seeing the workroom. Super interesting." -Kala

"Adam is so passionate about the business, the heritage and present and future. He was fantastic." -Dena

"This was so special! It's rare to see inside a family owned factory like this, especially in NYC." -Justin

"Loved that they took the time to let us into their private workspace. Interesting and beautiful creations!" -Margaret

"Resonate tour and history of a vintage business still operating." -Gabriella

"A rare look inside a historic NYC industry." -Jerry
"The opportunity to see a working factory. Guide had lots of stories about his family and the business and was willing to allow photos." -Meryl

"One of the very best trips I’ve ever taken with you. The machines they’ve used for a hundred years still in use today was fascinating. Completely authentic — workers making flowers as we walked through. A trip that truly surpassed expectations. Nice shopping opportunity at the end too!" -Deb

Disclaimer
Event takes place rain or shine.

By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.