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.

1/16/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin: A Ballet by Gordon Parks Act II March On Selma

Martin (Act 2) March On Selma (2)

Act II from Martin:A ballet by Gordon Parks depicts the violent encounter with police during the march on Selma. Continue reading

1/18/17 O&A NYC WaleStylez Hip Hop Wednesday: Dave East – Type of Time

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

David Brewster Jr. better known by his stage name Dave East, is  a rapper from East Harlem, New York. He gained attention in 2014 from his mixtape Black Rose. Continue reading

1/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Tinashe – Company

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Company is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe for Nightride. The single was released by RCA Records on September 16, 2016. The song was written and produced by American R&B producer The-Dream. The song follows her previous single Superlove, released on July 15, 2016. Continue reading

1/17/17 O&A NYC DANCE EXTRA: Lil Buck Dances In Apple Commercial

Stroll, Apple’s latest 60-second spot in its ongoing iPhone 7 Practically Magic campaign. The commercial stars Lil Buck, the 28-year-old freestyle dancer, and Bessie Award winner, who broke into the media mainstream  two years ago dancing with Mikhail Baryshnikov in a wonderful ad for Rag & Bone.

In the Apple ad, Buck strolls down the street, AirPods in his ears, and is suddenly freed from gravity as he gyrates through Mexico City to the lilting tune of “Down” by Marian Hill.

Lil Buck- iPhone 7 + AirPods – Stroll — Apple

1/17/17 INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Excerpt From The Rosa Parks Story- Arrested


The Rosa Parks Story stars Angela Bassett as civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The 2002 CBS television movie also starred Cicely Tyson a supporting role as her mother.  The Rosa Parks Story received awards from the NAACP and the Black Reel Awards.  Continue reading

1/15/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin- A Ballet By John Parks (Act 1)

Martin Act 1 SHEILA ROHAN

Martin: A Ballet by Gordon Parks Act 1 Introduces John Jones as Martin Luther King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks and James E Murphy as the Assassin. Continue reading

1/16/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING THE KING: Martin Luther King- I Have A Dream

Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have A Dream Speech is probably the most famous speech of the 20th century. Delivered on Wednesday, August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.  Continue reading

1/16/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: BAPE x NEIGHBORHOOD Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

A Bathing Ape and NEIGHBORHOOD announced another capsule collection for 2017 and now the two Japanese brands have shared the official lookbook for the upcoming drop.

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1/16/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: FKA Twigs -­ Glass & Patron

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Glass & Patron, which is performed and directed by FKA Twigs and debuted at the YouTube Music Awards. The video begins with Twigs giving birth to a bunch of dancers, which gives way to what FKA Twigs describes as “the most epic vogue battle of all time.” Continue reading