5/15/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: NewYork Yankees Retires Derek Jeter Jersey Number (2)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

On May 14,2017 the NewYork Yankees will graciously retire Derek Jeter‘s No. 2 to Monument Park; to commemorate Jeter day.  Continue reading

5/14/17 O&A NYC ART: Peter McMath- Art Meets Fashion For Mother’s Day At Bloomingdales

Artist Peter McMath’s fascination with nature and color has become a major fashion element for the Mother’s Day celebration at Bloomingdales. The windows on 59th Street abound with McMath’s art, paper sculptures and accessories. A collaboration with the Central Park Conservancy, Bloomingdales and the artist the Mother’s Day visuals will remain until May 25th.  Continue reading

5/12/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Pascal Rioult


Choreographer Pascal Rioult and O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief  Walter Rutledge discussed the upcoming New York City season of RIOULT Dance at the Joyce Theater May 31 thru June 4. Continue reading

5/11/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Gladys Knight – Free Again / I Will Survive ( From Sister In The Name Of Love)

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Free Again / I Will Survive one of the highlight of the 1986 made for television concert Sisters In The Name of Love starring Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight. Continue reading

5/8/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps Meet The Choreographers (Part Four) Molly Mingey

NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. Part four highlights choreographer  Molly Mingey. The remaining dance makers include Ryan Pliss, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Mary Grace McNally, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street.  Continue reading

5/7/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Nancy Wilson Live at Carnegie Hall (1987)

Nancy Wilson performs eight songs by herself and two songs with Carl Anderson at Carnegie Hall on June 25, 1987. Continue reading

5/7/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps Meet The Choreographers- Ryan Pliss

NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. The emerging dance makers include Ryan Pliss, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Mary Grace McNally, Molly Mingey, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street.  Continue reading

5/6/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Gina Yashere Live at the Apollo

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nigerian born comedienne Gina Yashere bring an international flare live to London’s Hammersmith Apollo Theater.  Continue reading

5/6/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps- Meet The Choreographers (part two)- Deborah Gladstein and Helen Yee

NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. The emerging dance makers include Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Mary Grace McNally, Molly Mingey, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby, and Ryan Pliss. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street.  Continue reading

5/4/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps- Meet The Choreographers- Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby

NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. The emerging dance makers include Mary Grace McNally, Molly Mingey, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee and Ryan Pliss. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street.  Continue reading