7/8/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Natalie Cole – Unforgettable Concert (1992)

Natalie Cole – Unforgettable Concert (1992) became also know as the Nat and Natalie tour due to the techno-savvy duet between the late Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie.  Continue reading

7/8/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: CA-RIO-CA SUNGA CO. Style Fashion Week Summer/Verao 2017- Runway Show

CA­-RIO­-CA SUNGA CO.’s 2017 collection embodies the spirit and energy of Rio de Janeiro. Founded on January 1, 2010 the company offers the consumer a distinctive line of swimwear or that complements the male physique without being overly revealing. Continue reading

(REPOST) 5/ 26/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime

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Summertime by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was released in May 1991. The lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards.  Continue reading

7/5/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Little Black Sambo (1935)

Little Black Sambo, produced in 1935 by UB Iworks Studio, is a controversial book and cartoon containing racist stereotypes typical of the time. Due to its racist overtones the short film shows up on many banned cartoons and racist cartoons lists. Continue reading

7/4/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Stars And Stripes- George Balanchine (New York City Ballet)

George Balanchine created Stars And Stripes  in 1958 to the marching band music of John Philip Sousa. The ballet evokes Fourth of July parades and it’s is one of several of Balanchine salutes to his adoptive country. Continue reading

7/3/17 O&A NYC- OUT AND ABOUT- PICKS OF THE WEEK: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theater and the Fourth of July! – What’s Happening This Week 7/3- 7/9

Happy July 4th! Many are going to take the week off for a “Staycation” (an in-the-city vacation). Hanging out in NYC is an incredible summer Staycation. We have fine art  in Meatpacking and Bowery, dance from Lincoln Center to Prospect Park, Blockbuster and Indie film, music in the park and theatre, complete with sword fights, in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About..  Continue reading

6/19/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY PRIDE MONTH: Moonlight- Chiron and Kevin’s First Kiss

Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome as teens Chiron and Kevin in the Barry Jenkins-directed coming of age film Moonlight. Continue reading

6/16/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dudley Williams last Performance- Dance Of The Village Elders

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Dudley Williams was a performing artist, and teacher and a friend. I often referred to him as the “Lyric Prince of Modern Dance” a moniker that he enjoyed. In reality Dudley was a fighter. And the bantamweight dancer was in a battle with time, he simply refused to let it stop him from dancing. Continue reading

6/15/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Melania Moves To The White House

Melania Trump has finally moved into the White House and Stephen Colbert landed the first interview with the First Lady.  Continue reading

6/17/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Sylvester

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Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified  the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco. Continue reading