New York in 2021: what good has it prepared for us
'22.12.2020'
Vita Popova
Many had high hopes for 2020. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine, people's plans were destroyed. There will be at least 2021 pleasant events for New Yorkers in 11. The publication told about them Time-out.
Perhaps 2021 will allow us to catch up over the past year. Here are 11 things he has prepared for New Yorkers.
- Yayoi Kusama Exhibition
One of the most anticipated exhibitions of 2020 is an exhibition of works by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. This exhibition was supposed to take place at the New York Botanical Garden, but has been postponed until the spring of 2021.
Yayoi Kusama is one of the most famous and extravagant female artists of our time, whose exhibitions attract millions of visitors around the world.
The exhibition will feature her signature polka-dot paintings, sculptures and the artist's famous Endless Rooms, as well as two new monumental outdoor sculptures, the Dancing Pumpkin, and a nearly 4-meter-tall sculpture called I Want to Fly Into the Universe.
This unusual art event is worth visiting for everyone.
- Little Island: a new park on stilts
In the spring of 2021, a unique park on stilts will officially open in New York. It is located on the Hudson River at Pier 55, off West 13th Street.
The park is called Little Island ("Little Island").
Here you can walk among the lush vegetation: 35 species of trees, 65 species of shrubs and 270 varieties of herbs are planted on the territory. There are also two amphitheaters in the park, where all kinds of performances will be staged.
Before the construction of the park, in its place was the decayed Pier 54, to which in 1912 the ship "Carpathia" moored, bringing the surviving passengers of the "Titanic" to New York. Read more about this project in this publication.
- Revival of cultural life
Starting in March 2021, cultural life in New York will begin to revive. This will be possible thanks to the recently passed Open Culture bill. Musicians, actors, comedians and other entertainers will be able to use the streets and other open spaces for their performances.
The application process has been simplified for them, and the application itself will cost $ 20.
This provides a glimmer of hope for a change for the better, not only for art lovers in New York City, but also for performers who have been jobless since March 2020.
- Hall of Gems at the Natural History Museum
At the Natural History Museum, one of New York's most popular museums, the Allison and Roberto Mignone Gem and Mineral Rooms have been completely renovated. They will reopen in the spring of 2021. They will house about 5000 exhibits from 95 countries. Here everyone can take a look at 1360 kilograms (3000 pounds) of iridescent green and blue labradorite, the Singing Stone from the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, and the new Fine Creatures exhibit featuring historic and modern jewelry.
- Time out market new york
Time Out Market New York is temporarily closed today due to the pandemic. However, it must resume work in the spring. This means that we will have a place where we can have fun, eat and have a great time with friends.
- Broadway, theaters and clubs
New Yorkers have to wait an entire year before they can enjoy Broadway shows again. In October, the Broadway League announced that all shows were canceled until at least June 2021.
The musical "Michael Jackson" (Michael Jackson music MJ) will resume in September. It is not yet known what impact this will have on other productions that are currently on hold. However, there is hope that the Broadway show will resume.
- Legalizing marijuana
On November 3, 2020, voters in New Jersey legalized marijuana for recreational use. Now many are interested in the question of when this will happen in the neighboring state of New York.
According to State Governor Andrew Cuomo, this could happen as early as 2021.
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New York Democratic Senator Liz Krueger is the author of a bill currently pending in Albany that would legalize recreational drug use in the state. It is possible that the legislation will be introduced to the budget in January with the aim of reforming in April 2021.
- Outdoor dining
Who among us doesn't like to relax, sitting on the terrace and sipping a cocktail with friends? It is especially pleasant to do this on fine spring and summer days.
Recall that previously the mayor of New York saidthat restaurants will be allowed to serve diners on terraces all year round. Institutions were allowed to place tables on sidewalks and curbs, set up tents and plastic domes, and use gas heaters. So you can visit one of the many establishments in New York without waiting for spring.
- Monument to Shirley Chisholm
The first section of Shirley Chisholm Park opened in July in a green area of Brooklyn. The state park, named after the first black woman elected to Congress, covers 44 hectares of walking, cycling and jogging trails; it also has access to Jamaica Bay, formerly known as Pennsylvania Avenue Landfill.
In 2021, a monument in honor of the famous American politician will also appear in New York. It will be installed at the entrance to Prospect Park.
- Musical "West Side Story"
"West Side Story" is an American romantic film in the genre of musical directed by Steven Spielberg. The screenplay was written by Tony Kushner and choreographed by Justia Peck. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name by Arthur Laurent, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, based on Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. The film's script is expected to be more in line with the Broadway script than the 1961 adaptation directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins.
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Produced by Amblin Entertainment, the film is slated to be released by 20th Century Studios in the US on December 10, 2021.
- Final opening of LaGuardia airport
In 2015, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a renovation plan that will completely replace the existing LaGuardia Airport.
The renovation project was started in 2016.
In 2020, a new arrival and departure hall was opened with 21 stores, a restaurant and security checkpoints. The final opening of the airport is scheduled for late 2021, bringing the number of new gates to 17.
The new lobby will serve American Airlines and will house the future American Airlines Admirals Club. A second pedestrian skybridge will connect the arrivals and departures of Terminal B to the west lobby in 2021, while a second section of the lobby and ten additional new gates will open in 2022.
