Andy Warhol and Tennessee Williams | Photo courtesy of Big Onion Walking Tours
Title: Walking Tour: Art, Sex, and Rock & Roll: New York on the Cultural Edge
Date & Time: Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:45 PM (Tour begins promptly at 2:00 PM)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Capacity: 20
Admission: Members $10 and Non-Members $15
Location: The intersection of West 25th Street & Fifth Avenue, at the edge of Madison Square Park
New York City has been instrumental in shaping the American cultural landscape. Join us as we explore New York’s cultural edge beyond Greenwich Village, from the site of Stanford White’s 1890 Madison Square Garden to Hilly Kristal’s CBGB. Along the way, we will explore the many waves of artists, musicians, and cultural figures who have found creative expression in the city. Stops could include: The Palladium/Academy of Music, Paresis Hall, and Max’s Kansas City, as well as sites associated with Alfred Stieglitz, Patti Smith, Led Zeppelin, Evelyn Nesbit, and “The Church of Rock and Roll”. Tours are presented rain or shine.
Meeting Site: The intersection of 25th Street & Fifth Avenue, at the edge of Madison Square Park. Please look for our guide holding a sign that reads Big Onion Tours.
Admission
ART Members: $10 per person
Non-ART members: $15 per person
This is an in-person event limited to 20 people. No refunds for cancellations and registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
On the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. A member of the A.R.T. staff will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.
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