12/14/17 O&A NYC 11 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: California Philharmonic Dancers – The Nutcracker Live 2015

California Philharmonic Dancers CalPhil with “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Best Dance Crew” dancers/choreographers Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer, James “BDash” Derrick and Kevin “Konkrete” Davis are featured on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, op. 71 (1892) movements March, Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairies (Spencer/Derrick/Davis), Spanish Dance: Chocolate (Davis), Chinese Dance: Tea (Spencer) and Russian Dance: Trepak (Derrick). Maestro Victor Vener conducts the California Philharmonic Orchestra on Christmas Concert Spectacular finale at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA December 12, 2015.

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12/7/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps 2017 Begins Tonight- Meet The Choreographers- Keith Comley

By Walter Rutledge

Newsteps begins their 35th bi-annual emerging choreographers showcase December 7 through December 9 at the Chen Dance Center, 70 Mulberry Street in Chinatown. Newsteps offers new and emerging dance makers the opportunity to develop and present works in a low pressure, nurturing environment. 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

11/11/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Paul Mooney- Jesus Is Black

Know Your History: Jesus Is Black; So Was Cleopatra, a 2007 stand-up comedy film starring comedian Paul Mooney and directed by Bart Phillips; was filmed live at The Laugh Factory. Continue reading

11/5/17 SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Shirley Horn– Here’s To Life

Shirley Horn performs Here’s To Life at North Sea Jazz Festival with Het Metropole Orkest, 1994 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

8/12/17 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS TUESDAY: Battle of the Bodies- WBFF World Muscle Model Championship

World ChampionWorld Champion AJ Ellison  goes in to battle against the best bodies in the world. At 41, AJ is in the best shape of his life, and the reigning WBFF World Muscle Model champion. Continue reading

9/6/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eddie Murphy – Nice Asses and Big Dicks (Delirious- 1983)

Eddie Murphy’s stand-up comedy HBO television special Delirious (1983) written by and starring Murphy released August 30, 1983. Continue reading

8/29/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Kevin Hart: Lyft Legend- Don’t Have Burritos & Coffee

Kevin Hart, undercover as Lyft Legend Donald Mac, is truly epic. Today’s lesson? Don’t have burritos and coffee before driving! Continue reading

8/25/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Donald Trump Phoenix Rally Cold Open – Saturday Night Live

President Donald Trump (Alec Baldwin) holds a rally in Phoenix, Arizona, and addresses the criticism over his response to Charlottesville. Continue reading