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.

(Repost and Update) 12/27/21 O&A NYC HOLIDAY HUMOR: The Legend of Kuta Kayne

By Walter Rutledge

Friday night I had a terrifying nightmare. In the dream the year was 1821 and I was on Hampton Plantation (the home of the Rutledge family) in McClellanville, South Carolina. Life in the Antebellum south was hard, cruel and short; with the average age of slave mortality under 42 years. Contrary to one uninformed twenty-first century entertainer slavery was not a choice.  Continue reading

10/2/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: One Last Dance – Dwayne Wade

Dwyane Wade’s recent announcement proves that father-time is indeed undefeated: earlier this month, the face of #WadeCounty shared that he’ll be hanging up his signature Li-Ning kicks after the season. Continue reading

10/1/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY TRIBUTE: Fela Kuti & Africa 70 – Pansa Pansa Berlin 1978

One of the few pro-shot concerts of legendary musician Fela Kuti with his band Africa 70, playing for the jazz festival in Berlin, 1978. Fela was a social activist and leader who fought for freedom and justice in Nigeria. He died in 1997. Continue reading

10/3/22 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY- HALLOWEEN EDITION: Aaliyah- Queen Of The Damned

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Queen Of The Damned is a 2002 vampire horror film and a loose adaptation of the third novel of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series, The Queen of the Damned, although the film contains many plot elements from the latter novel’s predecessor, The Vampire Lestat. It stars Aaliyah as the vampire queen Akasha, and Stuart Townsend as the vampire Lestat. Queen of the Damned was released six months after Aaliyah’s death and is dedicated to her memory. In addition to the film clip Out and About NYC Magazine presents a behind the scene video and a deleted scene.  Continue reading

O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORT REVIEW: Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers – Full Game Highlights | Sept 29, 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers full game highlights. Saturday September 29, 2018. 2018-19 NBA Pre-Season Basketball. This was Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors debut! Continue reading

9/30/18 O&A NYC MUSIC- SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT: The 2018 Global Citizen Festival

Janet Jackson and The Weeknd headline the 2018 Global Citizen Festival in New York City, along with Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Janelle Monáe. Also featuring special guest John Legend, and hosts Deborra-lee Furness and Hugh Jackman. Continue reading

9/30/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Daniel Arsham x Adidas Futurecraft 4D

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Daniel Arsham’s third installment in his series of collaborations with the brand will be his own adidas Futurecraft 4D, according to Yeezy Mafia.While his first two releases were themed after the Past and Present, the Futurecraft will very appropriately represent the Future. Continue reading

9/30/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: It Is Well- Smokie Norful, Donnie McClurkin, and the Martins

It Is Well (With My Soul)– Smokie Norful sings with Donnie McClurkin and the Martins as he ministers It Is Well (With My Soul) live on the Praise the Lord program of the Trinity Broadcasting Network on 2/5/2015
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9/30/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Air Trainer 1’

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

 

Tinker Hatfield is mostly known for his worn on Michael Jordan’s signature line, but his catalog runs far deeper.Celebrating some of the Architect’s greatest non-Jordan contributions to footwear design. Continue reading

9/29/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Givenchy & Mita Sneakers Unite for “Made in Italy”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Givenchy and Footpatrol teamed up for a new limited edition JAW sneaker,blending together today’s chunky-soled, retro-inspired designs with a blend of lighter grey tones. Now, the luxury brand is linking up with mita sneakers for another striking take on the JAW silhouette.Release  on September 29, 2018 and the price point $835. Continue reading