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11/10/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: Life of Joseph (JudahSketch)


Life of Joseph (JudahSketch) brings to life Joseph’s journey from dreamer to ruler, showcasing his trials, faith, and ultimate triumph. Experience the power of forgiveness and perseverance in a story that has inspired millions. From his colorful coat to his rise in Egypt, every moment is captured with breathtaking animation.  Continue reading

11/10/24 O&A NYC IN MEMORIAL: Judith Jamison (1943- 2024) Revelations Excerpts (Hollywood Palace 1968)

  O&A NYC celebrates the life and Legacy of Judith Jamison. 

“She was a unique, spectacular dancer who was majestic and queenly. She danced with eloquence and integrity.”– Sylvia Waters 2009-02-27-judithjamisoninalvinaileysrevelationsphotobyaileyarchivesThe Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed two excerpts from his masterwork Revelations on the weekly television variety show The Hollywood Palace (1968). Continue reading

11/9/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Ghana Traditional Drumming -Koffie Fugah and WALA Group

Ghanaian natives Robert Koffie Fugah (New Zealand based) and WALA Group (Australia based) perform traditional songs, rhythms and dances from their homeland Ghana Continue reading

11/9/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Ghana Traditional Drumming -Koffie Fugah and WALA Group

Ghanaian natives Robert Koffie Fugah (New Zealand based) and WALA Group (Australia based) perform traditional songs, rhythms and dances from their homeland Ghana Continue reading

11/9/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Richard Pryor Show | America Don’t Know Who You Are?

The Richard Pryor Show is an American comedy variety show starring and created by Richard Pryor.The show was produced by Rocco Urbisci for Burt Sugarman Productions. It was conceived out of a special that Pryor did for NBC in May 1977. Continue reading

11/7/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dear Quincy- Carmen De Lavallade and Wesley Fata

Shall We Dance Friday

Carmen de Lavallade dancing to Quincy Jones’s “Soul Bossa Nova” with Wesley Fata on November 16, 1968. Ms. de Lavallade’s late husband, the great Geoffrey Holder, choreographed this piece This is jut an excerpt of a much longer dance. Continue reading

11/7/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Stranger Things VR – Launch Trailer | PS VR2 Games

Stranger Things VR is coming to PlayStation VR2 on December 5, 2024. Developed by Tender Claws and based on the hit Netflix series, experience the world of Stranger Things from the never before seen perspective of Vecna as he conquers unknown realities and enacts his plan for revenge against Eleven and Hawkins. Continue reading

11/7/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Quincy Jones feat. Tamia – You Put A Move On My Heart

Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill, a R&B artist and songwriter. was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. In 1994, after signing a development deal with Warner Bros. Records, she was asked by producer Quincy Jones to appear on his album Q’s Jook Joint, earning her Grammy Award nominations for their collaboration on You Put Move On My Heart and Slow Jam. O&A NYC continues its weeklong homage to music legend Quincy Jones. Continue reading

11/7/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Jake from State Farm – SNL

Jake from State Farm (Michael B. Jordan) helps a couple (Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner) with their insurance needs.

 
Jake from State Farm – SNL

11/6/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: White Kids are Scary! | Lafayette Wright | Stand Up Comedy

Lafayette Wright is unique in that he is a comedian whose self-obsessions with art and expression fuel who he is both onstage and off. He now divides his stage time between Washington D.C and New York City. Continue reading