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.

9/23/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Normani Davis – Motivation

Motivation by R&B artist Normani Davis, released on August 16, 2019. The song was written by Ariana Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Normani Davis, Savan Kotecha and produced by Salmanzadeh. The music video was released the same day. Continue reading

9/23/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: A Black Lady Sketch Show- Bad Bitch Support Group (Full Sketch) 

A Black Lady Sketch Show- Bad Bitch Support Group: from executive producers Robin Thede and Issa Rae, A Black Lady Sketch Show is a narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests. The show presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including creator Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson, and Gabrielle Dennis. Continue reading

9/23/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Giants vs. Buccaneers Week 3 Highlights | NFL 2019

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The Daniel Jones era is underway in New York and thank goodness for that. Jones was responsible for 364 YDS and 4 total TD. Jones also led a 75 YDS game winning drive with just with 3 minutes left. On 4th down he scrambled up the middle to seal a comeback win in 49 years. Continue reading

9/22/19 O&A NYC DANCE- REVIEW: Legacy- Creative Outlet and Deeply Rooted at BAM Fisher

By Walter Rutledge

Legacy, a shared concert between Brooklyn based Jamel Gaine’s Creative Outlet and Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, presented a well curated evening of dance theatre works at BAM Fisher on Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14, 2019. Founding directors Jamel Gaines and Deeply Rooted’s Kevin Jeff (both Queens natives and Bernice Johnson Dance School alums) presented a concert of shared dance philosophies. The evening had a kindred aesthetic; presenting seven works spanning thirty-five years. Continue reading

9/21/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Mahogany- Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Perkins

Mahogany (1975) stars Diana Ross as Tracy Chambers, directed by Berry Gordy and produced by Motown Productions.  Fresh from the success of Lady Sings The Blues, this film served as Ross’ follow-up feature film. It was released on October 8, 1975. Continue reading

9/20/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION:Stone Island F/W ’19’ Nylon Metal Ripstop-TC

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Stone Island has presented its latest range of Nylon Metal Ripstop-TC pieces as part of its Fall/Winter 2019 collection.The research-and-design-focused brand continues in utilizing one of its most popular fabrics, whereby the trilobate structure of its nylon yarn. Continue reading

9/19/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Argentina vs Spain – FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol led Spain to FIBA World Cup gold. Topping Argentina in the championship game. Led by NBA veterans Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol, Spain defeated Argentina 95-75 in a game that was won in the paint, as both teams shot poorly from the perimeter. Continue reading