The Bellini cocktail is a great like brunch alternative to the brunch cocktail staple Mimosa. This cocktail, a mixture of Prosecco sparkling wine and peach purée or nectar, was invented sometime between 1934 and 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. Continue reading
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11/25/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Revelations Excerpts- Hollywood Palace (1968)
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed two excerpts from his masterwork Revelations on the weekly television variety show The Hollywood Palace (1968). The episode hosted by Diahann Carroll helped give the then fledgling dance company national attention. The cast included Judith Jamison, George Faison, Kelvin Rotardier, and Dudley Williams. Continue reading
11/24/16 O&A NYC THANKSGIVING MESSAGE: Albertina Walker-‘Dont Let Nobody Turn You Round’
Albertina Walker ministering in song on Thanksgiving morning of 1994 at the Mason Temple COGIC Headquarters Continue reading
11/23/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: The Roots – The Next Movement
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Next Movement is a single by The Roots from their fourth album Things Fall Apart (1999). The track features scratching from DJ Jazzy Jeff and background vocals from R&B duo Jazzyfatnastees. Randall Roberts of the Riverfront Times called it “one of the best singles of the 90’s. Charles Stone III directed the song’s music video.
11/23/16 O&A NYC FOOD- HOLIDAY APPERTIZERS: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms is easier than you may think to make. So you don’t need to save this recipe for your next party, (although they are delicious as a party appetizer!), they make a great side dish, snack, or the opening act for a sexy fun brunch. Continue reading
11/23/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Tracy Morgan- Thanksgiving at the Morgans’ Comedy Central Re-Animated (Uncensored)
Tracy Morgan describes a typical Thanksgiving dinner at his grandmother’s house. Continue reading
11/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY:Janet Jackson Feat. J. Cole “No Sleeep”
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
No Sleeep is a song by singer Janet Jackson released as the lead single for her eleventh studio album Unbreakable.Co-written and produced by Janet Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it is the first record to be released under Jackson’s independent label Rhythm Nation, distributed by BMG Rights Management.
11/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Rick Owens DRKSHDW FW ‘16
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Rick Owens most recent mainline collection was an anxiety-driven masquerade of clothing that pooled and draped over the runway models. A plethora of pockets, huge hemlines, and a mix of skinny elongated and cropped jackets executed in shearling, and thick textures. The inspiration from the collection came from Owens’ inner turmoil with the negative changes to the environment.
11/22/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Derek Redmond Story (Video by Connie Lynne) When you don’t give up..You cannot fail!
The Derek Redmond Story culminated on Monday night, August 3, at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. At the track and field stadium, the gun sounded for the 400-meter semifinals. About 100 meters into the race, Britain’s Derek Redmond crumpled to the track with a torn right hamstring. Medical attendants rushed out to assist him, but as they approached Redmond, he waved them all aside, struggled to his feet, and crawled and hopped in a desperate effort to finish the race. Continue reading
11/22/16 O&A NYC REVIEW: Black Violin Breaking Stereotypes In Brooklyn
By Walter Rutledge
Black Violin, the classically trained duo violist and violinist duo of Wilner Baptiste (Wil B.) and Kevin Sylvester (Kev Marcus), opened the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College 2016- 2017 season with classic style. Accompanied by DJ SPS on turntables and Nathaniel Strokes on drums Black Violins performed a varied program to a packed diverse audience. Billed as Black Violin: The Unity Tour Wil B. and Kev Marcus have taken their classical background combined with their love of hip-hop and created a truly signature multi genre sound they refer to as “classical boom”. Continue reading