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1/15/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Dallas Black Dance Theatre

By Walter Rutledge

The Black Dallas Dance Company (BDDC) began a two-day performance series at the Joyce theater on January 11th, 2024. The series was part of the Joyce Theater‘s eighth annual American Dance Platform. Jacob’s Pillow Associate Curator Melanie George presented a trilogy of performances and performers with a roster including Jazz at the Joyce (1/9 and 1/10) Soles of Duende (1/11 and 1/14) and Dallas Black Dance Theatre (1/12 and 1/13). Continue reading

1/14/24 O&A NYC O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Dizzy Gillespie Quintet – (Jazz 625) 1966

Humphrey Lyttelton and Neneh Cherry introduces a session by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie accompanied by Rudy Collins, Christopher White, Kenny Barren and James Moody. Continue reading

1/14/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: How to Make Shrimp and Grits Southern style-That Savage Kitchen

Shrimp and Grits is a classic dish enjoyed by many Southerners but sadly this Southern boy (Me) hasn’t had proper Shrimp and Grits so today imma show you my take on Shrimp and Grits. Continue reading

1/11/23 O&A NYC MORNING FUNNIES: Your First Time in Trader Joe’s Is Like a Quinceañera – Chinedu Unaka

Chinedu Unaka reflects upon his first time in Trader Joe’s, realizes why he never made it to the NBA and reveals that he was a serious bed-wetter. Continue reading

1/11/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Mary J. Blige – Everything

Everything is by the Queen Of Hip Hop and R&B Mary J. Blige.It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Mary J.Blige’s third album, Share My World. Happy Birthday to the Queen Of Hip Hop and R&B. Continue reading

1/10/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: KOBK Evil Xmas 10 Trailer

Kill or Be Killed Dance Arena Trailer featured some of the finest Flex dancers such as Intricate, Ratchett, Jason, Riot, Iso, Iseberg, Terry, Spawn, Keevin and Finesse. This was a deadly Killed or Killed Evil Xmas 10 dance battle. Continue reading

1/10/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DMX ft. Fait Evans – I Miss You

I Miss You is by DMX released as the third and final single from his fourth album The Great Depression. It features R&B artist Faith Evans. Happy Belated Birthday! Continue reading

1/9/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: People Hate Ugly Kids – Comedian Em Brown – Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy

After starting comedy while in college in a small town in Southern Illinois. After graduating Em Brown moved back to Chicago and quickly became a city favorite. Brown credits his humor to life experiences.Now he is rising in the comedy world traveling across the country bring the funny with him.  Continue reading

1/9/23 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILES: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Review: $450,000 Ultra-Luxury Electric Car

 

This is the Rolls-Royce Spectre, a $450k ultra-luxury electric car. Doug Demuro is reviewing this Rolls-Royce Spectre and will show you all the many quirks. Continue reading