Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

1/28/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir – More Than Anything (Live)

Music video by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir performing More Than Anything (Live)
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1/28/24 O&A NYC DANCE: Philadanco- “Philly’s Finest” Returns to New York’s Joyce Theater

By Walter Rutledge

Philadanco- the Philadelphia Dance Company returns to New York City’s Joyce Theater, February 6th thru February 10th, 2024. The highly anticipated four-day five performance series will present the works of four emerging choreographers of merit, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Nijawwon Matthews, Ray Mercer, and Christopher Rudd. Evans, Matthews and Mercer have history with Philadanco as company members and in Mercer’s case choreographer-in-residence. While Rudd has gained recent notoriety for the two works set on American Ballet Theater.   Continue reading

1/27/24 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Aunt Viv’s Got The Moves (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

Aunt Viv (Vivian Banks) hits the big 4-0 and decides to become a dancer. She takes class with teacher Roumel Reaux and has the legally blonde Thomas Halstead in class.  Continue reading

1/26/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Chris Rudd’s Touché featuring Calvin Royal III and João Menegussi

Touché, a work for two dancers, explores the themes of male love. The pas de deux was created by Chris Rudd and featured dancers danced by Calvin Royal III (Adam) and João Menegussi (Steve). Continue reading

1/26/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chlöe, Chris Brown – How Does It Feel

How Does It Feel is by r&b artist Chlöe featuring Chris Brown. It was released on February 24, 2023 as the second single and seventh track from her debut studio album, In Pieces. Continue reading

1/25/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX SERIES TRAILER: Avatar: The Last Airbender | Official Trailer | Netflix

Netflix debuted the full trailer for its live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender.Set to premiere on February 22, the official trailer features the main cast and hints at the wild and dangerous adventures that Aang, Sokka, Katara, Aappa and Momo are in for as they try to save the world from the Fire Nation.  Continue reading

1/25/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Deniece Williams – Free

Singer June Deniece Williams has been described as “one of the great soul voices” by the BBC. Free was her  first music video. Continue reading

1/25/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Nike Air Max Force 1 Low Evo “Team Royal”

The new Nike Air Max Force 1 Low Evo Team Royal, a layered design that’s equal parts hybrid sneaker and mangled Charles Ray sculpture, all wrapped up with an extra-long moniker.The Team Royal color scheme is classic Nike Sportswear through and through, with a bright blue upper, white midsole and gum outsole.It’s merely supposed to serve as a base for the Evo’s wild accents, of which plenty exist.  Continue reading

1/23/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: David Goggins – Get Up And Make It Happen

David Goggins is an American retired United States Navy SEAL. He is also an ultramarathon runner, ultra – distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker, author of two memoirs and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in sports. Continue reading

1/22/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Claudine (1974) Starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones

Claudine is a 1974 American romantic comedy-drama film, directed by John Berry. Claudine was written by Lester Pine and Tina Pine, starring James Earl Jones, Diahann Carroll and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs.  The film was released on April 22, 1974, grossing about $6 million, a modest hit for the times. It was praised for showing a new dimension in black cinema during the height of blaxploitation. Continue reading