March 20th: Join Carl Raymond for his talk OSCAR WILDE IN NEW YORK 1882: The Art of Celebrity
Bowery Boys Talks at the Montauk Club presented by Bowery Boys Walks:
Oscar Wilde first set foot in New York on January 3, 1882. He had come to begin a lecture tour that was not only to change the public’s perception of him but rather, create it. Oscar Wilde became the master of his own celebrity and his time in New York at this particular moment set it all in motion.
In this illustrated talk, Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman History podcast, will delve into how Oscar reacted to New York nearing the height of the Gilded Age and how New York reacted to him.
Thursday, March 20th at 7 pm
Montauk Club in Brooklyn
This talk will take place at the historic and beautiful Montauk Club, a Gilded Age gem established as a private club in 1889.
Oscar Wilde Talk Highlights:
- The talk will be illustrated with contemporary as well as some rare archival images
- A unique look into the inner social world of the Gilded Age
- Historical characters discussed will include some well-known names along with important lesser known characters and players sin the Gilded Age social scene
Rates
$30 per person
Duration
Talk: Approximately 75 minutes including a Q&A and slide presentation
(Doors open at 6:30 pm, talk starts at 7 pm)
Please note: The Montauk Club is a private club and only members can purchase food or drink at the bar upstairs.
Location
Venue: Montauk Club, 25 8th Ave, Brooklyn
Your Lecturer:
Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman, produced by The Bowery Boys. He is also a licensed New York City tour guide, writer, lecturer, museum educator and food historian.