Don”t Cry, an excerpt from On The Block (After Bearden) a full evenings one act dance work choreographed by Walter Rutledge and based on the six panel mural The Block by Romare Bearden. In the section a man, who deeply loved his wife, visits her grave. Her spirit returns one last time. The images were derived from the second panel of the Bearden rural. Continue reading
Author: OutandAboutnycmag
6/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Vic Mensa- There’s Alot Going On
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Victor Kwesi Mensah better known by his stage name Vic Mensa, is a hip hop recording artist & Grammy nominated songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently signed to Roc Nation and was a member of the group Kids These Days which broke up in May 2013. Following their breakup, he released his first major mixtape INNANETAPE. Vic Mensa is also the founder of a hip-hop collective Savemoney which includes frequent collaborator Chance the Rapper.
8/9/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC DANCE: Zumanity -Patrick King and Johan King Silverhult
The original two man duo in Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity created by Patrick King and performed by King and Johan King Silverhult. Stunning choreography with a chic homoerotic twist. Enjoy! Continue reading
6/13/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Kicks
Kicks deals with the growing problem of kids getting your kicks (sneakers) stolen. is Director Justin Tipping, along with a fresh-faced and veteran-filled cast, brings this epidemic to life. The film is about a fifteen-year-old who discovers that a fresh pair of kicks can have life-changing effects in positive and negative ways.
6/12/15 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Duke Ellington Live
6/12/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: BeBe & CeCe Winans- Heaven
Heaven, the third album released in September 1988 by brother and sister duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. The single Heaven and the album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Continue reading
6/11/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Anita Baker- One Night Of Rapture (1987)
The Rapture Tour was the first headlining tour by American recording artist Anita Baker in support of her hit multi-platinum album Rapture. The tour started in mid-March 1986, visiting several cities throughout North America and Europe. Continue reading
6/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Jason Markk New York City Special Pop-Up
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Jason Markk, who has the world’s first drop-off cleaning service for footwear in Los Angeles, will offer his service at a pop up service starting June 18 at the Footaction in Union Square. The pop-up will run through June 26 and the price for services start at $10. If you prefer working on your sneaker you can purchase the cleaning solution at KITH, Opening Ceremony, and J. Crew.
6/11/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- DANCE: Stranger In Sweden: Storyboard P
Storyboard P, a stranger in Sweden, a documentary film about Storyboard P, the Bessie Award winning dancer that New Yorker Magazine described as “the Basquiat of street dance“ will have it’s world premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest in the United Kingdom on Saturday June 11th. To celebrate the occasion Storyboard P will perform live accompanied on piano by composer Douglas Dare. Continue reading
6/10/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Bryson Tiller – Don’t
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Bryson Tiller received massive internet attention from music industry insiders with his breakout single Don’t. These early co-signs from a high-profile record producer Timbaland and the Canadian rapper Drake, led into a major-label attention for Tiller. On October 2, 2015, Tiller released his debut studio album T R A P S O U L, which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard.