Recommended New York travel recommendations in 2021? Get your zen on at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden which has launched a new series of winter nature walks and sound works in the Garden—site-specific original compositions and audio walks for visitors to experience at their own pace. As part of the Art in the Garden series, BBG is showcasing three works from January through May: Gelsey Bell and Joseph White’s “Meander,” Ben Rubin and Brian House’s “Terminal Moraine,” and a reprisal of Michael Gordon’s “loved.”

While the actors sang with marvelously crisp voices, especially the breathtaking performance by firecracker Eric Huffman (Damien) who displayed his vocal talent with an impressive amount of dancing, Casey Nicholaw took a remarkable route on the choreography. Instead of focusing on the skill and technique of the individual dancer, Nicholaw distorted the entire shape of the stage in a kaleidoscope of arms, pictures, and a clockwork of movement by the ensemble as one unit. Overall, every impression was given through the defining movement by each dancer onstage to craft Mean Girls into the innovative modern theatre it is.

If I were you I wouldn’t buy Broadway tickets in advance at the moment. I know there are a few sites that will sell you tickets. But there are two things you need to be aware of. First, with all the uncertainty at present, there is a good chance that the particular performance for which you purchase tickets will be cancelled. This means that you will be on the phone for hours trying to get your money back. In 2020 there were a few large Broadway ticket companies that were not able to issue refunds quickly because the money they had collected were simply spent. I think you will be able to get your money but you might have to wait a little. I believe even ticketmaster had some delays with refunds for Broadway purchases. Second, ticket prices seem to be quite expensive now. Let’s take Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre for example. Vividseats will sell you tickets for June, but the primary market (ticketmaster or the box office) won’t . And the prices are starting from $164 (which doesn’ include the service fees which can be another $30-$40 per ticket) for the Rear Mezzanine. Generally you can find seats for Wicked in the Rear Mezz for $70-$80 per ticket. Find additional info at TripAdvisor Broadway 2021.

Lined with huge, brilliantly lit billboards and screens, Times Square is the place to go in New York in the evening, but still exciting at any time of day. This is the location of New York’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations and the famous “ball drop” at midnight, when the square and surrounding streets are filled with people. Times Square is busy and perpetually crowded but has its own unique appeal. Bleachers set up at one end are a great place to take a break and appreciate the scene. Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square was named in 1904 after the New York Times tower. The newspaper first posted current headlines along its moving sign, the first of its kind in the world, in 1928.

Trinity Church is one of the oldest churches in America. The original building burned down in 1776, but the current church is still beautiful, with an ornate Gothic style structure. The church is most famous for its colonial graveyard, where you’ll find many famous Americans, including Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers. The recently opened “Freedom Tower” gives you a panoramic view of the city, and there is also a lot of information about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On the elevator up, you can also see images of the historical development of NYC. At the bottom of the tower is a park commemorating the victims of the attacks along with an extensive museum. The museum houses moving exhibits about the significance of 9/11. For an additional fee (on top of the entrance fee), there are guided tours. Read more information on https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k13476134-New_York_in_Summer_2021_What_should_I_be_aware_of-New_York_City_New_York.html.