12/12/17 13 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: Darci Kistler and Damian Woetze in George Balanchine’s Nutcracker Grand Pas De Deux (1993)

Darci Kistler and Damian Woetze in the Grand Pas De Deux from George Balanchine’s Nutcracker (1993). 
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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

12/5/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez AUTOMOBILE: Lamborghini Urus SUV 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Lamborghini’s latest creation is billed as the fastest SUV in the world and the SUV of the supercar world. It is a true Lamborghini in terms of design, performance, driving dynamics and emotion as well as drivable every day in a range of environments,reads an official quote from Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali. Lamborghini Urus  will hit the market in spring of 2018. 
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12/5/17 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Michael Jackson Jr.

By Walter Rutledge

Michael Jackson, Jr. has spent his career working in the Black dance genre. The gifted dancer, choreographer, teacher, and this season’s Ailey “poster God” began his dance training at age 14 at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. under the direction of Charles Augins. His irrepressible curiosity, athletic physique and pliant musculature help Jackson Jr. quickly excel. Continue reading

11/24/17 (repost) O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MUSIC MEETS ART: LOUIS XIII Cognac presents « 100 Years » By Pharrell Williams

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

It is this interdisciplinary approach to the arts that has endeared Pharrell Williams to the LOUIS XIII family — making him the all but obvious choice to front its newly-hatched call attraction campaign. Continue reading

11/14/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Atmos X Nike Zoom Vapor AJ 3 Releases This Friday

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike and Jordan Brand will always celebrate is its athletes that have a propensity for winning and greatness. That is one of the main reasons that Michael Jordan and Roger Federer have a continued appreciation for each other that has led to three colorways of Federer’s signature Nike Zoom Vapor AJ3. Continue reading

11/5/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Travis Greene – You Waited

Travis Greene’s new single You Waited from his 2017 album Crossover: Live From Music City. Continue reading

11/3/17 O&A NYC THIS WEEK: Chez Lucienne Reopens

By Walter Rutledge

Chez Lucienne celebrated it’s reopening on Wednesday, November 1st. The restaurant, which has been closed for the last two month, is back with a new look, a new menu and under new management. Located at 308 Lenox Avenue (one door south of Red Rooster) this quaint little French Bristo has returned with great panache and West African flair.

The remodeled décor has a freshness that accommodates both the happy hour revelers and intimate dining. A serpentine shaped communal seating area framed by ceiling to floor French doors provides an excellent area to mingle. Window shutters uniformly adorned with mirrors lined the long white washed brick wall.

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The revamped menu has retained some Chez Lucienne staples. Great burgers ranging from the Le Burger Classique (angus beef) to a veggie burger with chipotle mayo, and French cuisine favorites as Steak Frittes in a signature peppercorn sauce have survived the transition. And new dishes such as La Grillade D’Agneau (lamb Dibbi Mbacke style) Les Boulettes de Poisson Sauce Dakar (Senegalese fish balls in a tomato stew) offer patrons an exciting West African alternatives to French inspired dining.

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Chez Lucienne offers lunch beginning at 11am, happy hour 4pm- 7pm and late night dining until 2am. For reservations call (212) 289-5555. Bon appetite.

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10/30/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: It’s Mueller Time!

“This video is dedicated to the Steele, the Washington Post, the New York Times, our homey Comey, the daily Colbert monologues and of course the Mueller himself, all those that make this current darkest timeline liveable until it collapses back unto itself.”- 1oneclone  Continue reading

10/25/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Ailey Releases Short Film Created In Paris

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers appear in Rue Montorgueila joyful short film shot on the Parisian streets.  Ailey company members performed with local dancers and people of different backgrounds, talents and nationalities and it was released on October 24- United Nations Day

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