- 6/3/20 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Jenifer Lewis Take Your Knee Off My Neck- The one and only Jennifer Lewis tells America take your knee off my neck! Continue reading
- 5/18/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1954)- One night, all the animals at Mr. Jones’ Manor Farm assemble in a barn to hear old Major, a pig, describe a dream he had about a world where all animals live free from the tyranny of their human masters. Continue reading
- 3/31/20 O&A NYC IN MEMORIUM: Dancer, Choreographer Louis Johnson Died at 90- By Walter Rutledge Dancer, choreographer and director Louis Johnson passed away he was 90 years old. Born March 19, 1930 in Statesville, North Carolina Johnson’s parents moved to Washington D.C. and he became a standout in the D.C. school system for his artistic and gymnastic abilities. While in high school… Continue reading
- 3/8/20 O&A NYC SUNDAY JAZZ CONCERT: Lena Horne- The Lady and Her Music (1982)- Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, a Broadway musical revue, written for and starring American singer and actress Lena Horne. The show opened on May 12, 1981, and after 333 performances, closed on June 30, 1982, Horne’s 65th birthday. Continue reading
- 10/14/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: October 14- 21, 2019- Fall is finally here! In New York that means cool mornings, sweater weather afternoons, jacket evenings and the arts. We have street art in Da Bronx, 90’s R&B in Harlem and Dance honors its own in the Village. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city… Continue reading
- 9/28/19 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985)- Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985) a star studded celebration of the 50th anniversary and re-opening of The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. Proceeds from the concert went to the Africare/Ethiopian Relief Fund. The program received a 1985 for Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Program. Continue reading
- 8/21/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: August 21 – August 28, 2019- New York City is in vacation mode that means everyone is taking it easy and savoring lazy warm afternoons and warm humid nights. We have great events indoors and out and many are free! Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed… Continue reading
- The 7/17/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: July 17 through July 23, 2019- Heatwave! New York City is getting ready to become steamy, hot, and sticky- yeah summer in NYC is the best! We have great events indoors and out. There is interactive art on Randall’s Island, Dance in Central Park and on Fire Island, and a jazz brunch in Harlem. Here are… Continue reading
- 7/4/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: JULY 4- JULY 7, 2019- July 4th is the start of a four day summer holiday weekend and New York is just getting warmed up. We will have a hot dog eating contest at Coney Island and a seafood boil festival in Brooklyn. Tap dance in Chelsea and Afropop in Central Park. Not to mention… Continue reading
- 6/27/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THE WEEK: June 27- July 3- Pride… And More- The weather is starting to feel a lot like Summer- the perfect week to celebrate Pride NYC. There’s a variety show in Harlem, and a river cruise to view Sunday fireworks. A 30th birthday celebration in bed-Stuy and opera icons share greatest and on Broadway gets stung by the Secret… Continue reading
