Mikhail Baryshnikov & Gelsey Kirkland perform the Nutcracker, Grand Pas de Deux with American Ballet Theatre (1977)
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Category Archives: Christmas
11/28/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Nat ‘King’ Cole- The Christmas Song (Live Performance)
The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946. At Cole’s behest – and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records– a second recording was made later the same year utilizing a small string section, this version becoming a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Continue reading
11/28/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Martin – Snow White
Martin is comedic sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox from August 27, 1992 thru May 1, 1997. Reflecting the rising popularity of the Fox network throughout the 1990s, Martin was one of the network’s highest-rated shows during the sitcom’s run. Continue reading
11/26/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Scrooge – Albert Finney
Scrooge is a 1970 British Musical Film adaptation in Panavision of Charles Dickens 1843 story A Christmas Carol. It was filmed in London between January and May 1970 and directed by Ronald Neame and starred Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge. Continue reading
11/26/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me
Santa Tell Me is by pop artist Ariana Grande. The song was written by ArianaGrande, Iya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha. The song was released worldwide on November 24, 2014 and was included in the Japanese exclusive reissue of Grande’s EP Christmas Kisses. Continue reading
(Repost) 11/27/21 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Diana Ross- Christmas in Washington (2012)
Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann. Continue reading
(Repost and Update) 12/27/21 O&A NYC HOLIDAY HUMOR: The Legend of Kuta Kayne
By Walter Rutledge
Friday night I had a terrifying nightmare. In the dream the year was 1821 and I was on Hampton Plantation (the home of the Rutledge family) in McClellanville, South Carolina. Life in the Antebellum south was hard, cruel and short; with the average age of slave mortality under 42 years. Contrary to one uninformed twenty-first century entertainer slavery was not a choice. Continue reading
12/28/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Patti Labelle – Oh Holy Night
The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night. Continue reading
12/24/17 O&A NYC FILM: The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story is a 2006 biblical drama film based on the nativity of Jesus, directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac. The film was released on December 1, 2006 after it premiered in Vatican City November 27, 2006.
12/21/17 O&A NYC FOOD: Classic Eggnog Recipe
The holiday would be incomplete without eggnog. Here is a classic eggnog recipe from Delish. Continue reading
