Quietly behind Gramercy Park is the former residence of Edwin Booth. Yes, Booth, as in John Wilkes Booth’s brother. While most famously known as the assassin of Lincoln, John came from a family of actors and patrons of the arts. His brother, Edwin, created The Players Club in his home, a gathering place for professionals of the arts and business worlds. Between having the most extensive 19th c. theatre library in the world and portraits of every member of the the Club (living and deceased), the Club is packed full of things to admire. Come here on Fridays at noon for a bonus of jazz performances over lunch, led by Les Leiber, a 99 year old who’s been leading his band of lawyers and businessmen for 45 years.