Khalia Campbell is one of those individuals who was born to dance. Her talent, drive and natural God given ability have aligned in this endeavor, and the result is awe-inspiring. Campbell will be on full display this week as Ailey ll begins their spring season on Wednesday March 14th at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Continue reading
Category: Event
3/6/18 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Michelle Fleet and Michael Trusnovec- Paul Taylor Dance Company 2018 New York City Season
By Walter Rutledge
The Paul Taylor American Modern Dance begins its annual New York City season at the Koch Theater, Lincoln Center tonight with a special 6pm Dance For All performance. All seats are $5. The season will offer 13 Taylor classics, a work by Lila York, world premieres from Doug Varone, Bryan Arias, and Taylor’s 147th work entitled Concertina. Continue reading
2/5/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez OSCAR AWARDS: Kobe Bryant Wins Oscar for His Animated Short Film, ‘Dear Basketball’
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Five time NBA champ and Oscar winner. Kobe Bryant‘s legacy continues to grow after winning an Oscar at the 90th Academy Awards. The former NBA shooting guard’s Dear Basketball beat out Garden Party, Lou, Negative Space and Revolting Rhymes for Best Animated Short Film.
3/4/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jekalyn Carr- You Will Win
Jekalyn Almonique Carr, independent artist, Grammy nominated urban contemporary gospel artist evangelist, entrepreneur and musician, has a chart climbing single entitled You Will Win. Continue reading
2/25/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Black Violin – Broward Center For The Performing Arts (1/25/2018)
Black Violin, the hip hop duo from South Florida comprising two classically-trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B, respectively. Continue reading
2/24/18 O&A NYC FASHION: A Day In The Life Of Naomi Campbell- British Vogue
British Vogue follows contributing editor Naomi Campbell for 24 hours as she drops in on Off-White’s Virgil Abloh and pays tribute to Azzedine Alaïa at the Fashion Awards 2017. Continue reading
2/24/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES LIFESTYLE EXTRA: Richard Pryor- Dick Junkie Excerpt From Live and Smokin (1971)
Richard Pryor answers the recent gay allegation by Quincy Jones in the 1971 standup Live and Smokin. Continue reading
2/18/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: Three-Point Contest – Championship Round – Full Highlights | 2018 NBA All-Star Saturday Night
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
The Three-Point Contest is an NBA contest held on the Saturday before the annual All Star Game as part of All Star Weekend.From its introduction in 1986 to 2002, and again in 2017, eight participants were selected to participate in each season’s shootout. Continue reading
2/17/18 ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES (ART): Basquiat – Documentary
A thoughtful portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Continue reading
2/16/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: NBA All-Star Dunk Contest Dunks Top 10 Since 2000
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
NBA Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association competition held during the NBA All Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association at its All Star Game in 1976 in Denver, the same year the slam dunk was legalized in the NCAA. Continue reading