The Legendary Moi Renee performing “Miss Honey” May she rest in peace!!
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2/7/23 O&A NYC MORE HARKNESS STORIES: Keith Lee- First Black Soloist at ABT (American Ballet Theater)
Keith Lee describes his early Harkness experiences as a story book tale. While a student at the High School for the Performing Arts (aka Fame High) this dance phenom received a full scholarship to the Harkness House for Ballet Arts. This experience had a lasting impact and helped shape his own unique artistry as a dance, director, teacher and choreographer. In 1970 Lee made history when he became the first American of African descent to earn soloist status at American Ballet Theater.
2/7/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Maya Angelou- Still I Rise
“You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” – Maya Angelou Continue reading
2/5/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams – This Too Shall Pass
This Too Shall Pass, a song written by Yolanda Adams, was released as the last single from her 2005 album Day by Day.
1/4/23 SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: John Henry- Dance Theatre of Harlem
John Henry is the tale of the steel drivin’ man who fights against automation. He challenges the steam drill and wins, but dies with his hammer in his hand. Choreographed by DTH Co-founder Arthur Mitchell in 1988, his ballet is a testament to the singular perseverance that allowed the folk hero to triumph over impossible odds. Continue reading
2/4/23 O&A NYC MORE HARKNESS STORIES: Mary Price Boday- Each Day I Offer Gratitude
Harkness House touched the lives of everyone who ever dashed up the circular marble staircase for class. An American Ballet Story takes us into the stages and studios of the Harkness Ballet through the stories of the dancers who were there. The documentary about the all too short life of the Harkness Ballet of New York, will have it’s New York live screening premiere on April 20th at the New York Public Library Performing Arts – Bruno Walter Auditorium. O&A NYC Magazine Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge will moderate the post screening Q and A. . The screening is free but you must reserve seating in advance.
If you have a stories you would like to share about your Harkness experience please send your articles (250- 500 words recommended) and photos to walt.harkness@gmail.com. Continue reading
2/2/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Midnight Special More 1978 – 23 – Stand Up Comedy – Aaron & Freddie
Aaron Williams was born in Atlanta, Georgia and came to live in Dayton, Ohio at a young age.His first break came when he was noticed by the publicist for The Smothers Brothers Show which led to him becoming a regular feature on their television show at CBS. On October 6, 1968 Williams appeared on a Smothers Brothers Show which featured an appearance by The Beatles. Continue reading
2/2/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Regina Belle – Baby Come To Me
Baby Come to Me is a 1989 R&B/Soul single by Regina Belle. Released on October 2, 1989 on Columbia Records.The song was written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen and produced by Narada Michael Walden. Continue reading
2/2/23 O&A NYC MORE HARKNESS STORIES: William Starrett Visiting Mrs. Harkness’s Nassau Home With David Howard and Gelsey Kirkland
An American Ballet Story, a documentary about the the all too short life of the Harkness Ballet, will have it’s New York live screening premiere on April 20th at the New York Public Library Performing Arts – Bruno Walter Auditorium. O&A NYC Magazine. Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge will moderate the post screening Q and A. An American Ballet Story takes us into the stages and studios of the Harkness Ballet through the stories of the dancers who were there. The screening is free but you must reserve seating in advance.
If you have a stories you would like to share about your Harkness experience please send your articles (250- 500 words recommended) and photos to walt.harkness@gmail.com. Continue reading
2/2/23 O&A NYC MORE HARKNESS STORIES: William Starrett- Mrs. Harkness’s Nassau Home
An American Ballet Story, a documentary about the the all too short life of the Harkness Ballet, will have it’s New York live screening premiere on April 20th at the New York Public Library Performing Arts – Bruno Walter Auditorium. O&A NYC Magazine. Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge will moderate the post screening Q and A. An American Ballet Story takes us into the stages and studios of the Harkness Ballet through the stories of the dancers who were there. The screening is free but you must reserve seating in advance.
If you have a stories you would like to share about your Harkness experience please send your articles (250- 500 words recommended) and photos to walt.harkness@gmail.com. Continue reading
