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.

10/14/18 O&A NYC 10 Most Popular African Dance Styles (2018)

Africa, the continent with rich and diverse cultures and traditions, and one of the more fun and vibrant traditions is dance. Dance has been one of many forms of expression, storytelling and enjoyment across the continent, and alongside traditional dances, so here are the 10 Most Popular African Dance Styles. Continue reading

10/14/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Kanye West Donald Trump Cold Open – SNL

Donald Trump (Alec Baldwin) meets with Kanye West (Chris Redd) and Jim Brown (Kenan Thompson) in the Oval Office.

Kanye West Donald Trump Cold Open – SNL

10/14/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Dill Cream

Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Dill Cream makes an easy, upscale variation on toast points and smoked salmon. The potato pancake is so scrumptious, that despite all three garnishes are wonderfully decadent together; still, you can leave out the smoked salmon or the caviar. Continue reading

10/13/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY- MOTHER RUTLEDGE’S PICKS: Mahalia Jackson- How Great Thou Art

Mahalia Jackson sings How Great Thou Art. From her first million-copy seller in 1946 until her death in 1972 Mahalia Jackson (born 1911) was the face and voice of gospel music for millions around the world. These television appearances from 1957 to 1962 catch her at her vocal and interpretive peak.  Continue reading

10/13/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Kendrick Lamar Nike Cortez Basic Slip Release Date

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Kendrick Lamar and Nike will expand on their Cortez collaborations. For this occasion they are releasing a new Nike Cortez Basic Slip. Kendrick Lamar x Nike Cortez Basic Slip, they are set to release at select Nike Sportswear retailers including online at www.nike.com on October 14,2018. Retail price is set at $100.

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10/13/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Major Lazer – Loyal feat. Kizz Daniel & Kranium

Major Lazer is an electronic dance trio, which includes Diplo, DJ Jillionaire and Walshy Fire. It was founded in 2008 by Diplo and Switch, with Switch leaving after three years in 2011. He was then replaced by both Jillionaire and Walshy Fire. Continue reading

10/12/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES FASHION EXTRA: Balmain Menswear Fall/Winter 2018-2019

The Balmain menswear fall/winter 2018-2019 vibe was of a ragtag army of in-the-future, ethnically diverse, hot-as-hell, and well funded survivalists who gradually morphed into night creatures ready to hit the clubs. What were they surviving? “Too much partying?” wondered Olivier Rousteing backstage. Continue reading

10/13/18 O&A NYC ENCORE PERFORMANCE: Matthew Bourne΄s Swan Lake (2012)

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake was first staged at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London in 1995. The longest running ballet in London’s West End and on Broadway, it has been performed in the UK, Los Angeles, Europe, Russia, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Israel and Singapore.  Continue reading

10/13/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: StepUp 3D- Robo Dance (First Battle)


StepUp 3D- Robo Dance (First Battle) is an awesome dance scene from “Mad” Chadd Smith.   Continue reading

10/12/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Tap Heat

Tap Heat, a 14 minute award winning short film starring Arthur Duncan and Jason Samuels Smith that uses dance as dialogue. Different styles of tap, Urban Funk and Traditional Tap, are in conflict where society has decided to accept one style over another. The characters and their styles ultimately find common ground, when the entire cast joins in on stage in a tap dance number reminiscent of the 30’s and 40’s Broadway musicals, with a contemporary edge that reflects current trends in tap styles today. Continue reading