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.

12/27/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Diablo 4 – Release Date Trailer | The Game Awards 2022

The official date for the release of Diablo IV has just been confirmed by Blizzard Entertainment. Thought to originally been slated for an April release date next year, a new cinematic trailer revealed at The Game Awards indicates that the official date is June 6, 2023. Continue reading

12/27/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Damien Marley – Red Gold and Green

Red, Gold and Green three colors, which signifies so much to so many. For Kabaka Pyramid and Damian Jr Gong Marley it was worthy enough to unite their musical synergy to highlight the significance of the colors to Rastafari tradition and Reggae music. Continue reading

12/27/22 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: See Finish – Officer Woos | Ada La Pinky

Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos is a comedian, content creator and actor. Officer Woos comedy skit is popular for his role as an officer alongside Broda Shaggi and comedian Small Stout. Continue reading

12/27/22 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY:Chadwick Boseman- God Has A Plan For You

Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther provides words of inspiration to college graduates about finding purpose in life. 
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12/26/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Behani ft. Ne-Yo – Real Man

Behani is an R&B artist who is Italian and Persian, proves that R&B star Ne-Yo isn’t the only one with a stellar showing.Having a super producer like Scott Storch on the music helps the uptempo track push the message of what a man can do to be a real one.Behani enlists Ne-Yo for new single Real Man. Continue reading

12/26/22 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Be A Clown From The Pirate- Gene Kelly and The Nicholas Brothers

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In The Pirate (1948) both Gene Kelly and Judy Garland fought to get The Nicholas Brothers (Fayard Nicholas and Harold Nicholas) included in the movie. They succeeded, but the Be a Clown sequence was cut by exhibitors in Memphis and other U.S. cities in the South because it included The Nicholas Brothers, who were black.  Continue reading

  12/25/22 O&A NYC CHRISTMAS SONG OF THE DAY: Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)

Official music video for “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” by Nat King Cole. Continue reading

12/24/22 O&A NYC FROM THE VAULT: A Conversation with Clive Thompson- The Ailey Years

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Clive Thompson danced in the Golden Era of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Officially becoming a permanent member in 1970 when choreographer Ailey was entering a creative zenith. He viral good looks, skillful partnering, and his ability to capture audiences in both dramatic and abstract roles made him Ailey royalty. Continue reading

12/14/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Eartha Kitt- Santa Baby

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Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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12/20/22 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: James Baldwin and Paul Weiss Debate Discrimination In America (The Dick Cavett Show 5/16/69 )

James Baldwin and Yale Professor, Paul Weiss get engaged in a debate on the issue of racial discrimination in the USA. Continue reading