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1/5/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Manon- The Royal Ballet- Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell (1982)

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Manon, choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMilan, was his second three-act ballet as artistic director of the Royal Ballet. He based his scenario on the 1731 novel by the Abbé Prévost, L’Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut. MacMilan had chosen Antoinette Sibley as Manon and Anthony Dowell as Des Grieux, giving them both a copy of Prévost’s novel to read in preparation for their roles. Continue reading

1/5/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Beauty And The Beat Boots by Todrick Hall

In Beauty And The Beat Boots Bella get the rainbow tour of the city. Lot’s of morning gaiety courtesy of Bodrick Hall. Continue reading

1/4/18 O&A NYC FOOD- IT’S TIME FOR COMFORT FOOD!: Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes

 

With ground turkey swapped in for beef and an Italian flair. WARNING: these Sloppy Joes are super addicting.

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 lb. ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 c. marinara
4 hoagies or Italian rolls
4 slices provolone
Freshly chopped Italian parsley

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until golden and no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes.

Add marinara and stir until coated, then let simmer until slightly thickened, 8 minutes.

Heat broiler. Spoon ground turkey mixture onto hoagies and top with provolone, then broil until cheese is melty, 2 to 3 minutes.

Garnish with Italian parsley and serve.

1/4/18 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Love Unlimited – It May Be Winter Outside (but in my heart it’s spring)

On 22 April 1974  Love Unlimited (also known for singing backing vocals for Barry White) performed It May Be Winter Outside (but in my heart it’s spring) on TopPop, the Dutch version of Top of the Pops (AVRO television) Glodean James, the singer in the middle in video and right in photo, was married to Barry White at that time. Continue reading

1/3/18 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Migos & Marshmello – Danger from Bright: The Album

Migos is a group formed in 2009. The trio is composed of three Hip Hop artist, known by their stage names Quavo, Offset and Takeoff. Migos released their commercial debut single  Versace. Continue reading

1/3/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez VIDEO GAME DEMO: GOD OF WAR 4 – 15 Minutes of Gameplay Demo PS4 (2018)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

God of War 4 might have accidentally revealed its release date earlier than expected. Spotted by the one and only Wario64 on Twitter, the US PlayStation Store originally had the game listed for a March 22, 2018 release date. Continue reading

1/3/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Chappelle’s Show – Trading Spouses


In Chappelle’s Show skit Trading Spouses white and black families swap husbands in Dave’s reality show twist. Continue reading

1/3/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY EXTRA: Dj Uninamise x Dj Blue | Fate of Two worlds | Encore & Sykez


DJ Uninamise is bringing Brooklyn’s Flex Dance Music to the world.The dark instrumental dancehall sound has a long history and the story is far from finished. Continue reading

1/3/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Natalia Tatarintseva (Ukraine)- World Pole Dance Championships 2016 Female Winner

Natalia Tatarintseva from Ukraine the winner of the 2016 World Pole Dance Championships Female Category held in Bucharest, Romania on 16th September 2016. Continue reading

1/2/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Akeelah And The Bee – Deepest Fear

Our Deepest Fears, a poem by Marianne Williamson has been quoted by many humanitarians including Nelson Mandela. In the film Akeelah and The Bee Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) recites the poem at the request of for coach  Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne). Continue reading