New York Adventure Club

Tickets: $50 (advance registration required)

Click the link below to register for this event:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1814265369559

For over 10 years inside his Upper East Side apartment, one celebrated entertainer and author has been hosting one of New York's best kept secrets: an under-the-radar jazz experience complete with a rare blend of soul-stirring performances, rich conversations, and home-cooked hospitality. This is more than a concert — it’s an invitation into the heart of a New York jazz tradition where elegance meets soulful tunes. Get ready for an "only in New York" music experience like no other.

Join New York Adventure Club for a sophisticated and intimate jazz experience in the heart of the Upper East Side that celebrates authentic old school Black American Jazz and Blues, blending world-class live music with the warmth of a home-cooked BBQ dinner that will make you feel right at home.

Hosted by JaRon Eames — acclaimed jazz and blues vocalist, archivist, and author of Historical Jazz Conversations — this unforgettable afternoon in his East 80s home will include:

• Rare access inside JaRon's cozy and eclectic private Upper East Side parlor
• A live jazz performance featuring JaRon Eames alongside suprise special guests such as pianist Les Kurtz
• A home-cooked BBQ dinner (brought right to your lap!) including Creole Shrimp & Rice, Salad, Cornbread, BBQ Chicken, and dessert
• Complimentary wine throughout the event
• An exclusive book signing of JaRon Eames’ acclaimed 600-page jazz history tome, Historical Jazz Conversations (book sold separately)
• Fascinating conversations with about jazz history, culture, and stories

Whether you're a longtime jazz aficionado or a curious newcomer, this special Sunday event will transport you to the golden age of jazz, all while creating new memories with like-minded music lovers.
Don’t miss this unique celebration of community, music, and culture — see you there!

*This experience is located inside a private residence in the East 80s — the exact address will be revealed in the confirmation email.
**Please be respectful of the property and do not share the location with others.
***Please note that the residence is located up one flight of stairs.
****Doors open at 2:00pm, jazz begins around 3:00pm.

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About JaRon Eames
JaRon Eames is a celebrated jazz and blues vocalist, archivist, and author, renowned for his dedication to preserving the legacy of Black American music. With a career spanning around four decades, JaRon has performed alongside legendary musicians such as Doc Cheatham, Harold Mabern, and Dorothy Donegan, gracing iconic stages from the Apollo Theater to Berlin’s vibrant jazz scene. As the host of The JaRon Eames Show, a jazz and blues talk show, he has archived the stories of some of the greatest names in the genre, including Nancy Wilson and Joe Williams.
A Louisiana native, JaRon’s passion for jazz has taken him around the globe, but his mission remains rooted in celebrating the timeless art of "swinging saloon singing." Now based in New York City, he continues to inspire audiences with his unforgettable performances, rich storytelling, and deep love for the jazz tradition.

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. ID will be checked at door.
Ticket price is for a book signing with complimentary jazz performances, food, and beverages.
Categories: In-Person, Activities

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1923583342559

Snowball fights, icy games, and joyful crowds — winter in the 17th-century Netherlands was anything but dreary. How did one artist transform the bitter cold into a season of warmth, community, and delight? It's time to step into the whimsical world of Hendrick Avercamp, where frozen canals became playgrounds and every snow-covered scene told a story.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the charming winter landscapes of Dutch painter Hendrick Avercamp, whose joyful depictions of life on ice capture the vibrant spirit of a country deep in the chill of the Little Ice Age.

Led by art historian, museum guide, and New York Adventure Club lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, our unique experience will include:

• An introduction to European landscape art, with a look at how this genre emerged and evolved across the continent
• A deep dive into Dutch landscape painting, exploring how artists in the Low Countries brought their natural surroundings to life
• An overview of the Dutch 'Golden Age', and how this prolific period between 1580–1672 shaped the trajectory of the arts
• A discussion around the rise of winter scenes, and why depictions of ice skating, sledding, and snowy festivities became beloved subjects
• A closer look at hidden symbolism and visual cues, revealing how Avercamp embedded meaning and social commentary within his joyful scenes
• An exploration of enduring Dutch winter traditions, and how some customs and games — possibly even early golf — continue to this day

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Mariska — 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 Mariska
Mariska is a Social Psychologist by trade but took up her love for the arts again after the birth of her children. ​
Heavily pregnant with number 3, Mariska finished her MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, in Dutch Baroque Art. Soon after this she was lucky enough to lecture for the most wonderful group of students. She decided this was what she wanted to do and set up Art Historical London offering art historical lectures, courses, tours, travel and events from London and Amsterdam, and since 2020 online. ​
Fully accredited in the UK to teach the over 16, Mariska also lectures for NAFDAS, an arts education society with members in the UK and Mainland Europe, New Zealand and Australia. She is a lecturer with the public program of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, and can provide live, online and recorded lectures for groups or individuals.

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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1924486132829

Born into America's elite and raised among European royalty, Muriel White's life was anything but ordinary. The daughter of a famed diplomat and a muse to literary legends, she seemed destined for a life of privilege — until history forced her to make impossible choices. What made this Gilded Age heiress risk everything to stand up to the Nazi regime — even as her own family ties were collapsing? It’s time to discover the remarkable and tragic story of a forgotten American heroine who refused to stay silent in the face of evil.

Join New York Adventure Club as we delve into the incredible life of Muriel White, a high-society American whose defiance against Nazi Germany reveals a dramatic tale of courage, betrayal, and moral conviction.

Led by author and historian Richard Jay Hutto, our unique virtual experience will include:

• An overview of Muriel White’s Gilded Age upbringing, including her family’s immense wealth, cultural influence, and time spent among the courts of Europe
• A look at her marriage to a Prussian count, and how the rising tensions of World War II strained their relationship and exposed ideological divides
• Stories from her mentorship of Queen Geraldine of Albania, and how she aided the royal family's escape during the 1939 Italian invasion
• Verified accounts of her resistance efforts, including helping save a Jewish family and the personal consequences she faced for defying the Nazi regime
• The heartbreaking final chapter of her life, and how her once-glamorous world unraveled under occupation, imprisonment, and ultimate sacrifice

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Rick — 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 Rick
Gilded Age expert and author Rick Hutto most recently shared with the Adventure Club details and photographs from the famous Bradley Martin Ball of 1897 given by his wife’s great-grandparents.

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Categories: Virtual, Gilded Age

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1770152045419

From cloud-high Inca citadels to ancient symbols etched into desert sand, Peru is a country shaped by history, ritual, and awe-inspiring landscapes. How does each of its dramatically different regions — from sacred valleys to jungle frontiers — contribute to a culture as rich and complex as any in the world? It's time to uncover Peru’s most iconic and meaningful places, and explore how its living traditions continue to captivate, inspire, and endure.

Join New York Adventure Club for a seven-part series that delves into the diverse regions of Peru, uncovering how geography, history, and tradition come together to shape one of the world’s most dynamic and enduring cultures. In Part Five: North Coast, we’ll explore a land where powerful pre-Inca civilizations rose from desert landscapes, leaving behind vast adobe cities, ornate temples, and traditions that still echo along the shoreline today.

Led by Peruvian Tour Guide and cultural expert Vanessa Vasquez, our deep dive into the different regions of Peru will include:

• The adobe city of Chan Chan, capital of the Chimú Kingdom and the largest mud-brick city in the Americas
• The Moche legacy, from elaborate temples and pyramids to tombs filled with gold and ritual objects
• Coastal religious traditions, where the sea was both a life-giving force and a sacred deity
• Regional gastronomy, including ceviche norteño and seco de cabrito (goat stew)
• The Marinera Festival, a colorful celebration of dance and identity in Trujillo
• How coastal cultures thrived, adapting ingeniously to the stark desert-meets-sea environment

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Vanessa — 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!

Peru Unveiled! Discovering a Land of Wonder Series
Part 1: Cusco (Monday, November 3 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 2: Lima (Monday, November 10 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 3: Ica (Monday, November 17 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 4: Arequipa (Monday, November 24 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 5: North Coast (Monday, December 1 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 6: Puno (Monday, December 8 @ 8:00pm ET)
Part 7: Iquitos (Monday, December 15 @ 8:00pm ET)

About Vanessa
Vanessa Vasquez is an experienced tour guide and cultural ambassador from Lima, Peru. With over 18 years of experience, she has been sharing the rich history, vibrant culture, and renowned cuisine of her city since 2006. In 2020, Vanessa expanded her expertise into the virtual realm, connecting with a global audience.
Specializing in archaeology, pre-Hispanic, colonial, and republican history, Vanessa crafts tailor-made tours that showcase the heritage and beauty of Peru. Born and raised in Lima, she is deeply committed to representing the city's unique charm and sharing its wonders with the world. Whether guiding in person or virtually, Vanessa ensures each tour is a memorable and meaningful experience.

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Categories: Virtual, Landmarks