Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

5/25/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY MEMORIAL DAY Tribute: Whitney Houston- Star Spangled Banner

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Whitney Houston’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner before the 1991 Super Bowl XXV in Tampa ranks among the most memorable of all-time. Houston’s talent and worldwide popularity due to the release of the film The Bodyguard buoyed the nation patriotism just after the onset of the Persian Gulf War. Released as a single (and re-released after the September 11th terrorist attacks) Houston donated all proceeds to charity. Continue reading

5/23/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Rudolph Nureyev and Denise Jackson- Spectre de la Rose

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Le Spectre de la rose (English: The Spirit of the Rose) about a young girl who dreams of dancing with the spirit of a souvenir rose from her first ball.  Continue reading

5/23/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend – Surefire

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

John Roger Stephens born December 28, 1978, known professionally as John Legend is an amazing r&b artist, songwriter and actor. Continue reading

5/22/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SITCOM PREVIEW: X-MEN:THE GIFTED Official Trailer (2017) Marvel, X-men Series HD

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The Gifted, Fox’s newest piece of the X-Men universe, tells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Continue reading

5/22/17 O&A NYC MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Richard Pryor as Mudbone : Cock-Eyed Junior & Bubba

Richard Pryor proves he is the consummate comedic storyteller in this classic skit from his standup routine.  Continue reading

5/22/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Stone Island Spring/Summer ‘017_ Collection Video

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Stone Island is falling through this season with another gripping video campaign for its most recent Spring/Summer Collection 2017. In this visual, the Italian techwear label shows off its performance gear and hand corrosion treated pieces in movement.  Continue reading

5/22/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Fame (1980)- Irene Cara

Fame (1980) follows a group of students from their auditions to their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years at New York City’s High School of Performing Arts. The movie directed by Alan Parker and written by Christopher Gore addresses many social taboos including teen pregnancy, abortion, homosexuality and illiteracy.  Continue reading

5/19/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Happy Birthday Malcolm X- In Black and White

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”- Malcolm X Continue reading