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.

2/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez BRAWL: Fighting Over Limited Edition Supreme Metrocards

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

There’s no limit to what Supreme fans will do to own one of their branded pieces, even a simple Metro Card. It is pretty cool to own an iconic emblem of the city with a fashionable twist. But too fight over a metro card because its a collaboration with a skateboard brand is foolish.  Continue reading

2/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: KENZO “Music Is My Mistress”, A Film By Kahlil Joseph

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Jesse Williams celebrate black artists and activists in Kenzo’s new film. After first teasing a new fashion film to accompany the print images for their Spring/Summer 2017 campaign last month, KENZO creative directors Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have finally shared the full visual with the world. Continue reading

2/21/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ajani the Brave

Ajani the Brave, an African folk tale about a boy going on a quest to overcome his fears. The animation was produced by Aphton Corbin from the California Institute of Arts. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Great White Hope (1970)

The Great White Hope, the film and play are based on the true story of Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea and the controversy over their marriage and Duryea’s death by suicide in 1912. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Geoffrey Holder- A True Renaissance Man (REPOST)

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Geoffrey Holder- a true renaissance man. Includes rare footage and interviews with wife Carmen de Lavallade and son Leo Holder.  Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: The Ferrari 812 Superfast

Ferrari just introduced a new set of wheels that lives up to its name: ‘Superfast.’ The high-end automaker has published the first pictures and specifications for its new 12-cylinder model, which will be its most powerful production car ever. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC COMEDY- MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Murphy- James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party

James Brown (Eddie Murphy) sings about a hot tub in this classic SNL sketch from 1983 season 9. Murphy captures Brown’s soul style before disrobing and getting into the water. Continue reading

(Repost) 2/9/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation with Unstoppable Joan Myers Brown

By Walter Rutledge

“On Saturday, April 19, 2014, Out and About NYC Magazine had the pleasure to talk Joan Myers Brown, the driving force behind the success of the Philadelphia Dance Company beloved called Philadanco. In the almost ten years since this interview this living tribute to black dance and the Philadelphia arts tradition (both Brown and the company) are still Philly’s finest. The company is on full display this week at New York City’s Joyce Theater through tomorrow Saturday Febraury 10th for three performances. We repost this interview because despite international acclaim the struggle continues. “- Walter Rutledge Continue reading

2/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Solange – Cranes In The Sky

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Cranes in the Sky is a song by Solange. Released on October 5, 2016 by Saint Records and Columbia Records, it is the first single from Solange’s third album, A Seat at the Table. The song was written by Raphael Saadiq and Solange, and produced by Sir Dylan along with Raphael Saadiq and Solange. Continue reading