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The Gilded Age Revisited! Upper East Side Art & Architecture Tour

The Gilded Age Revisited! Upper East Side Art & Architecture Tour

Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM
From Exploring NYC History and Neighborhoods
4.9

**Repeating the tour scheduled for Friday, October 9th due to the long waiting list. Priority given to those who were on the waiting list before RSVPs open to our general membership on October 14th at 9pm.** **Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot.** Space is set aside for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list, space permitting. Only email me to request a spot AFTER you have RSVP. **No repeats if you attend this tour previously.** **Cost**: This tour is free with a voluntary donation to your guide/organizer at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Overview** This tour we will indulge in the East 80's between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue and the residential architecture of the gilded age which consists of mansions and elegant townhouses often built in the Beaux Arts, and Renaissance Revival styles, and even the Chateau style. We'll cover the history of this area and how and why it developed as an enclave for NYC's wealthy elite and how gilded age wealth gave rise to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and helped establish the Upper East Side as a center of the art world. Starting out at the garden of the Cooper Hewitt museum (pictured in photo), which was originally the mansion home of Andrew and Louise Carnegie, we'll visit several local art galleries during our journey, along with several other indoor locations with spectacular architecture. We will venture inside several buildings that were constructed as gilded age mansions and are now public spaces. **Restrooms before the tour: Tarulucci e Vino Cafe at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.** You can enter the cafe via the garden without having to pay admission to the museum. There is a quick bag inspection by a security guard. There are also public restrooms at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest across the street from the garden at 90th Street & 5th Avenue. Once inside the church veer immediately to your right (one stall). **Other nearby options: Met Museum pay what you wish for NY residents. There is also an education entrance near 81st Street where you can go to the rest room withour visiting the museum. And of course any of the other local museums - Guggenheim, Jewish Museum (admission charge).** We'll have a break and restrooms in Central Park or depending on time at the Met Museum's education entrance. **Tour ends at 84th Street & Park Avenue** convenient to the 4,5,6,Q trains and numerous bus routes including the M86 crosstown. Your organizer and guide, Hank Orenstein hankorenstein@gmail.com 646-596-3005 (photo courtesy of the Cooper Hewitt Museum).

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A Decade of Social Science + Architecture

A Decade of Social Science + Architecture

Mon, Oct 19, 10:00 PM
From Social Research, Architecture and Design Meetup
4.6

Join us for a special evening celebrating **10 years of the AIA Social Science + Architecture Committee**, a decade of advancing conversations at the intersection of **research, human behavior, equity, advocacy, and the built environment**. Founded on a commitment to **interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange**, the committee has spent the past ten years building a vibrant community of architects, researchers, strategists, educators, and industry leaders exploring how **social science can shape more responsive, inclusive, and human-centered environments**. The evening will bring together **past and present members, collaborators, and co-leaders** for a reflective and forward-looking gathering. Through shared stories, presentations, provocations, and conversation, we will look back on the ideas, partnerships, and impact that have defined the last decade, while also exploring **emerging questions shaping the next ten years of architecture and design**. The event will feature: * A **“by the numbers” look at 10 years of committee impact and programming** * **Reflections from past co-leaders and contributors** * **Dinner conversations** inspired by the committee’s original founding format * **Provocations and future-focused discussions** on the evolving role of social science in architecture * Opportunities to **reconnect with long-term members, collaborators, and the broader design community** At its core, the celebration is about **ideas, community, and the continued belief that architecture is deeply connected to human experience**. We look forward to **celebrating the past 10 years, and imagining the next 10 together**. **Stay Tuned:** We are currently finalizing the details for this event. To ensure you receive the official invitation, please keep an eye on [the AIA NY Social Science and Architecture Committee’s page](https://www.aiany.org/committees/social-science-architecture-committee/) and follow [PLASTARC ](https://plastarc.com/)for updates.

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13 attendees
Let's tour Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility

Let's tour Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 PM
From The New York Permaculture Meetup
4.7

Hosted by OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK https://ohny.org/place/sunset-park-mrf-26 https://ohny.org/festival FREE Drop-in Event: "Go inside a cutting-edge recycling facility to watch massive sorting systems in action from an elevated platform and explore interactive exhibits on recycling and sustainability, with an opportunity for a Q&A with a recycling educator." "Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300 destinations across all five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities. Take a look at new buildings transforming the skyline, step inside infrastructure facilities keeping the city running, explore parks offering respite, discover state-of-the-art performance spaces, visit manufacturing workshops, browse private collections, and much more." Check out all the other interesting locations open to the public for OHNY Weekend! (Some events require a ticket ordered online.)

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Interior Design, Fashion, et all Biz networking intimate event event opener

Interior Design, Fashion, et all Biz networking intimate event event opener

Thu, Nov 5, 11:00 PM
From Fashion & Style Biz startup/ founders in Casa e Moda group

**This intimate event opener will just be a test event to see how things are going to pan out and I’m still figuring out the detail, but will probably be limited to 25-30 group members in a private event room at the Cowork ing space at Soho works dumbo at 10 Jay st from 7-10 pm rather than a massive event where no one can really get to know one and other.**

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Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

Fri, Oct 16, 6:30 PM
From Exploring NYC History and Neighborhoods
4.9

**Adding a 2nd Tour due to a high level of interest (long waiting list for the tour scheduled for October 4th.** RSVPs open up on Monday, October 5th at 8:00pm. **Priority given to those on the waiting list for the October 4th tour who make their requesst prior to RSVP opening. If this is you email me to request your spot at hankorenstein@gmail.com before RSVPs open up to our general membership.** Space permitting - priority for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot AFTER you land on the waiting list. This tour is free with a welcome donation to your guide at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Overview** Strolling the Midtown East area of Manhattan helps tell the story of the changes in architecture styles transitioned away from early 20th century European pre-war to Art Deco and then by the 1950’s to modern and international styles. We’ll stop by many interesting and distinctive buildings including the American Radiator Building, Chanin Building, Socony Mobil Building, Chrysler Building, Daily News Building, Ford Foundation, the spectacular GE Building on Lexington Avenue, and of course the monumental Rockefeller Center and a personal favorite, the Fred French Building on 5th Avenue. Along the way we'll dive into the history of midtown Manhattan and the Turtle Bay neighborhood of the East 40s and 50s. **Restrooms before the tour:** The Library is open on Sunday and has restrooms.

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Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event @ Hudson Yards

Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event @ Hudson Yards

Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 PM
From NYC EastWest Elite MeetUp
4.1

[ [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

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