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B M & T ••• November/December 2021 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 35 Led by John Fraser, who recog- nized as one of the world's leading vegetable chefs, IRIS invites patrons to explore a menu of Mediterranean cuisine that was inspired by Chef Fraser's Greek heritage and a deep admiration for Turkish cuisine. ATTRACTIONS, CULTURAL OFFERINGS AND TOURS In addition to Broadway and din- ing, Times Square offers world-class museums, immersive experiences, tours, art museums and comedy performances. Included below are attractions that are now open: Visitors can hop on and off Big Bus Tours New York at over 35 stops across New York City, enabling them to explore the City's landmarks and attractions at their desired pace. Big Onion's Reclaiming Times Square From the Deuce to Disney walking tour will take visitors on a journey through the history of leg- endary theaters, grand hotels, and lavish movie palaces and will show how even in the midst of massive redevelopment, traces of "old" Times Square remain hidden in plain sight. Outdoor film screenings at Bryant Park will return this fall on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Upcoming screenings include Moulin Rouge! on September 14, The Phantom of the Opera on September 27, and Mrs. Doubtfire on September 28. Live performances will return to the world-renowned Carnegie Hall on October 6 at the Opening Night Gala when the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, opens the season with a performance that includes Shostakovich's rousing Piano Concerto No. 2—featuring superstar pianist Yuja Wang—and Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5. Carolines on Broadway presents the very best live comedy enter- tainment seven nights a week and features top headlining comedians in addition to emerging talent, live podcasts, and improv and sketch comedy. The largest Krispy Kreme store in the world, the Time Square Flagship location is now open. Doughnut patrons can watch the doughnut cre- ation process, browse themed mer- chandise, and stop by the street- side pickup window that is open 24/7, for hot and fresh original glazed donuts. The world-famousn Madame Tussauds New York offers five floors of wax recreations of celebri- ties, politicians, and characters. Guests can now view the new Marvel Universe 4D film, which will bring audience members to an action-packed battle alongside favorite Marvel superheroes. Fans can also visit Marvel's Hall of Heroes, which now features the king of Wakanda, the Black Panther. The Museum of Modern Art will present a brand-new exhibition, Reuse, Renew, Recycle. Recent Architecture From. China from September 18 to July 4, 2022 that highlights the commitment to social and environmental sustainability made by a new generation of inde- pendent Chinese architects. The exhibition presents eight projects that explore an array of bold inter- ventions, serving as a blueprint for more resource-conscious and socially oriented architectural prac- tices around the world. Pamela Council's A Fountain for Survivors, an 18-foot-tall public art installation featuring over 365,000 acrylic fingernails and housing a tiered water fountain, will open in Times Square this October. The installation will invite visitors to encounter a range of sensory expe- riences and reflect on their journey to survival and emerging from isola- tion as the City reopens. Experience the magic of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square which houses over 500 artifacts, eclectic artworks, and mind-bending displays for guests of all ages to enjoy. Explore the world of secrets and discover your inner superhero at the Spyscape HQ located in Times Square. Visitors can partake in immersive spy challenges designed by a former Head of Training at British Intelligence, explore Spyscape's museum of secrets which features gadgets used by real spies, get a behind-the-scenes look at the movie-making magic of the James Bond films, and more. Recently, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced full details of the Key to NYC which is now in full effect. New Yorkers and visitors age 12 and older are required to show proof of vaccination to participate in indoor activities at New York City restaurants and bars, fitness gyms, and entertainment and recreational settings including music or concert venues, museums and galleries, professional sports arenas and indoor stadiums, performing arts theaters, and other indoor recre- ational activities. Eligible proof of vaccination includes the NYC COVID Safe App, the New York State Excelsior App, a photo or hard copy of a CDC vaccination card, official vaccine record, or a photo or hard copy of an official vaccination record of a vaccine administered outside the United States for one of the following vaccines: Astra- Zeneca/SK Bioscience, Serum Institute of India/COVISHIELD and Vaxze-vria, Sinopharm or Sinovac. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also now rec- ommends that all individuals in areas of high or substantial transmission wear masks indoors. For the most up-to-date informa- tion on what is opening in Times Square and across the City, as well as New York City Covid-19 guide- lines, visit nycgo.com .