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🏛️ LET’S GO — Inside Donald Judd’s SoHo Home & Studio
Sat, Aug 8, 4:30 PM## **A Private Guided Visit to 101 Spring Street** 🗓 **Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 \| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM** 📍 **Judd Foundation / 101 Spring Street** 101 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 👥 **Limited Group Event** 💵 **Special Social Club Price: $35 Per Member** ## ✨ A Rare SoHo Art, Architecture & Design Experience Join us for a very special private group visit to **101 Spring Street**, the historic SoHo home and studio of artist **Donald Judd**. This is not a traditional museum visit. 101 Spring Street is a preserved five-story cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo, where Donald Judd lived, worked, collected, designed, and permanently installed art, furniture, and objects in relation to the architecture of the building itself. It is one of New York City’s most fascinating hidden cultural spaces — part artist’s home, part studio, part architectural landmark, and part living installation. ## 🎨 Who Was Donald Judd? Donald Judd was one of the most important American artists of the 20th century and a central figure in the development of Minimalist art, although he resisted being confined by that label. His work transformed how people think about art, space, form, proportion, material, light, and environment. At 101 Spring Street, Judd created something extraordinary: a building where art, architecture, furniture, and daily life were carefully arranged as a complete visual and spatial experience. Rather than simply hanging art on walls, Judd treated the entire building as an environment. ## 🏛️ About 101 Spring Street Donald Judd purchased 101 Spring Street in 1968, when SoHo was still an industrial neighborhood filled with cast-iron buildings, lofts, and artists’ spaces. The building became his New York residence and studio, and it remains one of the most important preserved artists’ spaces in the city. During our visit, we will move through the building floor by floor, seeing how Judd arranged art, furniture, architecture, and objects in carefully considered relationships. This is a rare opportunity to experience the actual environment Judd created, rather than seeing his work removed from context in a conventional gallery or museum. ## 🖼️ What We Will Experience Our private guided visit will include: ✨ Donald Judd’s historic SoHo home and studio ✨ Five floors of art, design, architecture, and living space ✨ A preserved cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo ✨ Works, furniture, and objects installed in relation to the building ✨ A private group format reserved for our Social Club ✨ Two guides for our group, allowing for a more intimate visit The visit offers a unique look at the relationship between art and environment, and how an artist can shape an entire building into a complete creative world. ## 👥 Private Group Format This will be a **private guided visit for our Social Club**. Because of the size and nature of the building, our group will be divided into two smaller groups, each with its own guide. Both groups will begin at the same time and rotate through the building. This allows us to experience the space properly while keeping the visit intimate and manageable. ## 💵 Cost and Pricing The cost for this event is: # **$35 Per Member** Please note that this is a **private group visit**, not the regular public guided visit. The public guided visit is priced slightly lower, but public visits are limited to a very small number of participants and are not arranged exclusively for our group. Our private visit allows our Social Club to attend together, with two guides, a reserved group time, and no outside public visitors included in our tour. The actual private group cost quoted to us is **$40 per person**, but I am offering this event to members at **$35 per person**. As with all paid Social Club events, payments are nonrefundable unless the event itself is canceled. ## ⏰ Event Schedule **12:15 PM** — Meet outside 101 Spring Street **12:30 PM** — Private guided visit begins **12:30 PM – 1:45 PM** — Guided visit through the building **1:45 PM – 2:00 PM** — Wrap-up and departure The Foundation reserves up to 90 minutes for the visit. ## ⚠️ Important Accessibility Note This visit involves moving through a five-story historic building. The guided visit includes walking up several flights of stairs, one floor at a time, with time spent on each floor before moving to the next level. An elevator is available for accessibility if needed, but members should be aware that this is a historic building and the visit involves vertical movement through the space. Bathrooms are located in the sub-basement. ## 🌟 Why This Event Is Special This is exactly the kind of hidden New York cultural experience that makes our Social Club so special. Many people know SoHo for shopping, galleries, restaurants, and cast-iron architecture, but very few have been inside Donald Judd’s preserved home and studio at 101 Spring Street. This is a chance to step inside a private world of art, design, architecture, and history — and to experience a landmark space that most New Yorkers have never seen. Join us for a rare and fascinating private visit to one of SoHo’s most important hidden cultural treasures.

Exclusive Tour Inside the Woolworth Building: NYC’s Cathedral of Commerce
Sun, Aug 9, 3:00 PMTickets: $45.25 ( incl. $5.25 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993337599419](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993337599419) In the early 20th century, the Woolworth Building in downtown Manhattan not only dominated the NYC skyline, but also held the title of "tallest building in the world" for over 17 years. What secrets lie behind its towering limestone and terracotta façade? Now’s your chance to step inside one of New York’s most breathtaking interiors — a hidden architectural marvel that's been off-limits to the public since 2020 (until now). Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") for an **exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Woolworth Building** — commissioned by retail magnate Frank Woolworth in 1910 to house his company’s corporate headquarters, this neo-Gothic style skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert laid claim to the world’s tallest building from its opening in 1913 until 1930. Led by licensed NYC tour guides and Woolworth Building experts Bob Gelber or Ed Welter, this official experience — **and the only way inside this private building** — will include: * **The story behind the “Cathedral of Commerce,”** from its creation by retail magnate F.W. Woolworth to its groundbreaking design by Cass Gilbert * **A look at the exterior’s intricate terracotta façade**, rich with neo-Gothic ornamentation and symbolic details * **A private tour of the soaring lobby**, with its marble-clad walls, vaulted ceilings, and hidden symbols embedded in the architecture * **A visit to the subterranean vault**, where the building’s original safe deposit boxes are tucked beneath its towering frame * **A special trip to the mezzanine balcony**, offering a close-up view of the vaulted mosaic ceiling, richly inspired by the opulence and patterns of the Byzantine Empire See you there! \*There are no public restrooms on the tour, so please plan accordingly \*\*This tour is limited to the lobby and first sub-level \*\*\*Please refrain from wandering around the lobby before, during, or after the tour **About Bob** After retiring from the New York State Court System, Bob Gelber became a licensed New York City tour guide to share his deep knowledge and passion for his hometown. Over the past twelve years, he has led visitors through neighborhoods many tourists overlook, while also serving as a docent at the Woolworth Building and volunteering at both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Open House New York. A longtime member of the Guides Association of New York City, Bob has served on its Board of Directors and several key committees. From Central Park to the Lower East Side — and even chocolate-themed walks through SoHo — Bob brings history to life with every step. **About Ed** With over four decades of experience in construction and nearly 15 years in the tourism world, Ed Welter brings a unique perspective to New York City's built environment. After starting his guiding career at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 2010, Ed went on to become a senior docent and trainer at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, where he has been sharing the site’s powerful story since its earliest days. A licensed NYC tour guide since 2012, Ed also led Woolworth Building tours from 2014 until their pause in 2020 — and is excited to return as the tour program resumes with New York Adventure Club. His deep knowledge and passion have guided countless tours across Lower Manhattan, from the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall Park, including topics like the Five Points, the African Burial Grounds, and the history of terrorism in New York. **Testimonials** "The tour of the lobby was full of secrets and mysteries and astonishing design. The lobby tour guide was kind, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable." -Simon "Very informational. Knowledgeable lobby tour guide." -Jacqueline "The guide was very knowledgeable and history interesting. My first with adventure club, not the last. I enjoyed it very much." -Judy "...The guide was great… provided just enough information and stories, answered questions… and best of all really enjoyed seeing this iconic building up close! Wonderful event. Just the right amount of time." -Aimee "A fascinating combination of history, architecture and biography in a magnificent building. The guide was exceptional." -Beth "Informative on architecture, history, and history of Woolworth himself. Also notable comments on the strains between Woolworth and his architect, Cass Gilbert. Excellent speaker, humorous, personal, and interested in all facets of the building." -Margaret "The history and love that went into building this magnificent building" -Jojo "The information about Woolworth himself and the history of the 5 and 10 business was particularly good. Makes me want to learn more. Of course, just getting access was a treat. It's kind of a hidden treasure." -Leandro "It was highly informative and the guide was engaging." -E "Didn’t realize that this beautiful building was not open to the public so it was very special. Also the building was awesome. Guide was terrific." -Murray "The guide was so knowledgeable, explained everything in an interesting way, was patient with questions and managed the group well. It was outstanding!!" -Betsy "Tour guide's knowledge of the subject." -Lucien Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event @ Hudson Yards
Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 PM[ [Ticket ](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/76065455893).) Meet top lawyers, real estate developers, brokers, architects, and construction professionals Forge valuable partnerships and grow your network Exchange insights on market trends, deal flow, and regulatory updates Discover potential clients, collaborators, or investment opportunitie

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry
Sun, Aug 2, 2:50 PMTickets: $55.80 ( incl. $5.80 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993575021555](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993575021555) New York runs on systems most of us never stop to think about — the barges hauling our trash, the tunnels moving wastewater, and the plants keeping it all flowing. With many of these sites clustered along the East River, what kinds of structures are hiding in plain sight along its banks? Step aboard an NYC ferry and get ready to explore the essential infrastructure that keeps the city clean, running, and (mostly) rat-free. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we embark on a one-of-a-kind ferry trip along the East River to explore the vital water and waste systems that keep New York City running. Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel — who has worked on real-world infrastructure projects across sanitation, wastewater, and beyond — our unique experience from Lower Manhattan to the Bronx and back will include: * **A look at the journey of your trash and recyclables**, spotting the barges that ferry them toward landfills, incinerators, or recycling facilities * **A glimpse of NYC’s 14 wastewater treatment plants** and the century‑old sewer and utility tunnels beneath the river — some predating the subway * **A view of the Hell Gate Bridge’s three‑in‑one structure**, explained so you’ll see what most miss * **A ride past hidden sites** like North Brother Island, once home to NYC’s deadliest disaster * **A float past the Bronx River mouth**, NYC’s only true freshwater river * **Unexpected sights along the way**, including a decommissioned prison barge, the evolving Fulton Fish Market, and Roosevelt Island’s forgotten elevator (along with the site of its once-infamous sewage fountain) * **An earpiece for each guest** to hear the guide over the sounds of the ferry **This experience is limited to only six guests.** See you there! \*This ticket includes roundtrip NYC Ferry service between Wall Street / Pier 11 & Soundview. \*\*Guests are free to disembark earlier on the return voyage at the East 34th Street or Stuyvesant Cove ferry landing as the tour content will be finished by then. \*\*\*Each NYC Ferry has food and snacks available for purchase, as well as a restroom. \*\*\*\*This experience will take place indoors on the trip up to Soundview, and outdoors on the return trip to Manhattan (weather permitting). **Tour Schedule** * (0m) Gather at Meeting Location * (30m) Depart Pier 11 on Soundview Ferry * (1hr 30m) Turnaround at Throgs Neck / Ferry Point Park * (2hr - 2hr 30m) Disembark at Preferred Ferry Landing - East 34th Street, Stuyvesant Cove, or Pier 11 **About Rayn Riel** Rayn is an urban planner and tour guide based in New York City. He’s worked on infrastructure projects across the five boroughs and is passionate about exploring how cities function. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Drupal and AI Office Hours
Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PMLet's meet up to talk about what each of us is doing with Drupal, with or without AI. Feel free to bring your laptop to show and tell everyone about your latest Drupal project, contribution, or challenge. Our goal is to help each other learn Drupal, leverage AI, and even talk about our AI anxiety in a friendly, communal setting. We want to share AI and Drupal tips and tricks and help each other solve problems. Join us on Wednesday, August 8th, 2026, at 6 pm at Clinton Hall, 16 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018. We can grab some food and drinks and chat about whatever is on our minds. If you can't make it, join us in September for a date and location that are TBD.

Exploring the Grand Apartments of the Upper West Side
Sun, Aug 2, 3:00 PMTickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992838142530](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992838142530) Before luxury apartments became a defining feature of the Manhattan skyline, convincing New Yorkers to trade private homes for shared buildings required bold ideas, remarkable architecture, and a reimagining of city life. How did apartment living go from an unthinkable compromise to the height of urban prestige? It's time to discover how the Upper West Side became the proving ground for a housing revolution that forever changed urban life. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com "https://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we hit the streets of the Upper West Side to explore some of New York City's most iconic luxury apartment buildings, which redefined what it meant to call Manhattan home. Led by NYC Tour Guide, urban historian, and expert storyteller **Amy Cook**, our unique experience will include: * **A look at the Upper West Side's grand apartment houses**, including the San Remo, Dorilton, Ansonia, Apthorp, Majestic, and the filming location featured in *Only Murders in the Building* * **An overview of the evolution of apartment living**, from early French flats and residential hotels to cooperatives, along with the architects and zoning laws that transformed residential design * **A visit to the Dakota**, and why it forever changed apartment living in Manhattan * **Stories of the famous and infamous residents** who helped shape the colorful legacies of these architectural icons * **Fun facts about the extraordinary amenities once used to entice residents** — from bowling alleys and fresh egg delivery to electric car charging, rotating art collections, and even the legendary "Bathhouse Betty" See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This tour will conclude at 86th Street and Broadway, steps away from the 1 train. \*\*\*This experience does not go inside any of the apartment buildings. **About Amy** Whether you are visiting, or reside here without yet fully \*living\* here, Amy can share what it’s like to be a real New Yorker. She has been in Brooklyn for over 25 years and loves to share stories of the ever changing city. Insatiably curious, Amy is always absorbing new information and experiences to enrich her tours. Having studied history and urban planning, she loves New York City’s past, and is also mindful of the way in which New York today is constantly evolving. Fifth Avenue, Lower Manhattan, the High Line and Park Slope are among many excellent places to explore with Amy’s help. As an avid birder, NYC Certified Volunteer Citizen Tree Pruner and former Master Gardener, Central and Prospect Parks are favorite haunts. Amy gave her first tours at a winery near Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and has worked in restaurants, so food and libations sneak into just about every talk. She’s dined in the once secret 21 Club wine cellar, been backstage at multiple Broadway shows, marched in the Tartan Day Parade, watched the Macy’s Day Parade from Snoopy’s eye level, and danced tango on the Coney Island Boardwalk. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours
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