12/14/17 O&A NYC 11 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: California Philharmonic Dancers – The Nutcracker Live 2015

California Philharmonic Dancers CalPhil with “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Best Dance Crew” dancers/choreographers Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer, James “BDash” Derrick and Kevin “Konkrete” Davis are featured on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, op. 71 (1892) movements March, Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairies (Spencer/Derrick/Davis), Spanish Dance: Chocolate (Davis), Chinese Dance: Tea (Spencer) and Russian Dance: Trepak (Derrick). Maestro Victor Vener conducts the California Philharmonic Orchestra on Christmas Concert Spectacular finale at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA December 12, 2015.

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12/12/17 O&A NYC 12 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: Royal Opera Ballet- Coffee (Arabian Dance)

Royal Opera Ballet’s The Nutcracker features a sensual Coffee (Arabian Dance) a pas de quatre. Continue reading

12/12/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Tracee Ellis Ross Tells The Most Epic Stories About Her Mom

Black-ish star and Emmy nominee Tracee Ellis Ross shares the most epic stories about her mom, Diana Ross, with W Magazine. From stealing Diana’s clothes to going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris for her 18th birthday, Tracee relishes the experiences with supermodels, designers, unforgettable fashion shows and her diva mother. Ross also chats about her first auditions, lessons learned, and landing her role as Rainbow Johnson. Continue reading

12/3/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Dave Brubeck – Take Five ( Original Video)

Take Five (Live) by The Dave Brubeck Quartet is a 1961 live album by the American jazz singer Carmen McRae,  focusing on the songs composed by Dave Brubeck. Continue reading

11/29/17 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Bodybuilding Motivation- Top 6 Aesthetic Bodybuilders 2016- 2017

Bodybuilding Motivation,  here are six male bodybuilders who stress not just muscle size but a balanced and  aesthetically symmetric physique.  Continue reading

11/20/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Come Back, Barack – SNL

De-Von-Tré (Chance the Rapper, Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd) wishes President Barack Obama would come back
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11/17/17 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS: 10 Strongest Athletes Who Look Like Bodybuilders

Here are 10 athletes from basketball to track and field that could have become bodybuilders. Continue reading

11/15/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eddie Murphy- White Like Me (SNL)

Eddie Murphy, in this short mockumentary, masquerades as a white man around New York City to explore existing racial inequalities and undercover white privilege. (From 1984- Season 10). Continue reading

11/11/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Paul Mooney- Jesus Is Black

Know Your History: Jesus Is Black; So Was Cleopatra, a 2007 stand-up comedy film starring comedian Paul Mooney and directed by Bart Phillips; was filmed live at The Laugh Factory. Continue reading