Back Stabbers the O’Jays 1972 chart topping hit warns men about their male “friends” who smile to their faces, but are secretly planning to steal their wives or girlfriends. Continue reading
Category Archives: O&A This Week
5/1/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Be The Best of Whatever You Are – Martin Luther King Jr
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s tale of the street sweeper teaches you to be the best at what you do regardless of your situation in life. That we should always aspire to be the best in our work and in our life. Continue reading
4/28/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH/FOOD: Pepper Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Cream Sauce
This is such a simple recipe, but such an elegant taste and presentation. This is guaranteed to get a rise out of your bunch guest(s). Continue reading
4/24/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Dr. Maya Angelou- Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud
After hearing a 19th-century African-American song, Dr. Maya Angelou has never forgotten one important lyric: God put a rainbow in the clouds. Watch as Dr. Angelou shares how she honors those who employed kindness to help her, and find out how, she says, we can all “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud,” no matter who they are. Continue reading
4/21/18 O&A NYC DANCE/REVIEW: newsteps- a choreographer’s series
By Walter Rutledge
The Chen Dance Center began the 34th consecutive newsteps; the semi-annual emerging choreographers’ series, Thursday, April 19 at the Chen Dance Center, 70 Mulberry Street in New York’s Chinatown. This season the three-performance spring showcase, which runs through Saturday, April 21, selected works from “non- dancers”. Professional artists, actors, musicians, singers, photographers, who applied their expertise of their respective art forms to the choreographic process. The five choreographers selected through an open audition for the April concerts are Kate Douglas, Bryndon Cook, Lauren Oliver, Alec Funiciello, and Sophia Zukoski. Each choreographer is given rehearsal space, an honorarium, mentoring from a member of the selection panel, and multiple (three) performances to give the works time to “find its own voice”. Continue reading
4/17/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Little Red Riding Hood (Adult)
The real story of Little Red Riding Hood. Continue reading
4/12/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: There Is No White Jesus
New Flash! Jesus was not white! Now you know. Continue reading
4/11/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Cajun Seafood Pasta
Cajun Seafood Pasta creates a spicy, flavor filled Sunday culinary experience. This recipe is a hot one, but delicious. If you are “weak of tongue”, divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Continue reading
4/11/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: COMME des GARÇONS Launches First Men’s Only Shop at Nordstrom
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
COMME des GARÇON works with a selection of stockists outside of its own stores and Dover Street Market outlets, but the label is joining Nordstrom for a brand new retail opportunity. Continue reading
4/11/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Black Jeopardy
Shanice (Leslie Jones), Rashad (Chris Redd) and T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson). Continue reading