For the LXD, one moment changes everything: the promise of eternal love, the legacy of family bonds, and the destiny of two brothers. Continue reading
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3/28/16 O&A NYC FASHION: Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring 2016 Accessories
The Louis Vuitton accessories for men add a touch of modernity to casual looks. The masculine dressing is enriched with printed lines and bold new colours, the iconic Karakoram motif, the LV initials or the Damier appearing on new creations. Continue reading
3/28/16 O&A NYC DANCE: The Legion Of Extraordinary Dancers: Episode 29- Alliance Of The Dark
The Dark Doctor forges an alliance with Karey to destroy the LXD, once and for all. Continue reading
3/28/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Halle Berry- Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (excerpts)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is the 1999 biography of Dorothy Dandridge follows her career through early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, including becoming the first black actress to win a Best Actress Nomination in 1954 for Carmen Jones, to her death from prescription drugs, which remains debated whether it was suicide or accidental. In 2000 production won five Emmy Awards including Outstanding Art Direction, Cinematography, Costumes, Hairstyling and Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie—Halle Berry. Continue reading
3/27/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Calvary- Richard Smalwood and Vision
3/26/16 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Debbie Blunden- Diggs Rainbow Round My Shoulder
By Walter Rutledge
The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) will perform Donald McKayle’s Rainbow Round My Shoulder tonight with Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance at the Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. This is the second season of the new initiative by the Taylor Company to showcase works by emerging choreographer and modern dance masters during their New York City season. O&A NYC Magazine talked with DCDC Artistic Director Debbie Blunden- Diggs about the work and the New York City performances. Continue reading
3/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: World’s Air Max Obsession in Masters of Air, Vol. 1
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Happy Birthday Nike Air Max! The now iconic sneaker originally released on March 26, 1987- that makes the Air Max 29 years old. Nike will celebrate the retail milestone on Saturday, March 26 with Air Max Day by releasing a new documentary aptly titled Masters of Air on the last day of Air Max Con. The online documentary takes a look at nine sneakerheads with a passion for the Air Max models.
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Air Max Con is a three-day event highlighting the history of the Nike Air Max shoe. On Saturday the results of an on-line ballot for the will announce the shoe the public chosen to re-issue. Presently the sneaker receiving the most on-line approval is the ATMOS Elephant Nike Air Max One. Air Max Con is located Skylight Clarkson Square 550 Washington Street. To attend you must register on-line at Nike.com.
World’s Air Max Obsession in Masters of Air, Vol. 1
3/24/16 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin’s church as a child. In 1960, at age 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career. Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success to gain the title The Queen of Soul by the end of the 1960s decade.
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3/23/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Donald McKayle and Rainbow Round My Shoulder honored at Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance Performance
On Tuesday March 22 the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company performed Donald McKayle’s 1959 modern dance classic Rainbow Round My Shoulder during Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance New York City season. The presentation is part of the Taylor Company’s initiative to present new works by emerging choreographers and modern dance masters. This is the second season of the initiative; season one featured an impressive performance of Doris Humphrey’s Passacaglia and Fugue by the Jose Limon Dance Company.
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Following the performance a reception honoring McKayle was held at the Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. McKayle (84) was greeted by well wishers, and a surprising number of dancers who had performed the work over the past 56 years including former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performers Donna Wood, Elizabeth Roxas, Ailey 2 Artistic Director Emerita Sylvia Waters and Tony Award Winner George Faison. You have two more opportunities to see Rainbow Round My Shoulder on Thursday, March 24 and Saturday March 26. DON’T MISS IT! (Review of Rainbow Round My Shoulder and related interviews to follow shortly.) For tickets visit www.boxoffice.dance.
Rainbow Round My Shoulder photo by Sara D. Davis/ ADF 2011
3/23/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Things Black Folks Say At Weddings
Things Black Folks Say At Weddings is a parody by gospel personality Lexi. Continue reading
