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.

9/19/18 O&A NYC MILESTONES: Arthur Mitchell Dance Trailblazer Died at 84

By Walter Rutledge

Arthur Mitchell, dancer, teacher, choreographer, social activist and founding director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem passed on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at age 84 from complications of heart failure. Mitchell’s career can only be described as trailblazing. In 1956 he crossed what E.B. Debois referred to as the “color line” to become the first ballet dancer of African decent to join the international renowned New York City Ballet.

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9/19/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Robert Ri’chard- Excerpts From Chocolate City

Chocolate City (2015) stars Robert Ri’ chard, Michael Jai White, Carmen Electra and Vivian Fox. Continue reading

9/19/18 O&A NYC SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: ReCap – ASAP Rocky Performing At His Sneaker Release

A$AP Rocky celebrated the release of his first Under Armour SRLO. While at the skate rave in Harlem, Rocky performs in a private setting before the sneaker release date.We had the opportunity to chop it up with the man himself to learn a bit more about the collaboration. Continue reading

9/18/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jaden Smith – Passion

Passion is by Jaden Smith, it was released on November 17, 2017 through Roc Nation. The album Syre debuted at number 24 on the US Billboard 200 for the chart dated December 9, 2017. It features appearances from ASAP Rocky and Raury, along with additional vocals from Kevin Abstract, Pia Mia and Willow Smith.
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9/18/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Andrew Solomon- How The Worst Moments In Our Lives Make Us Who We Are (TED2014)

Writer Andrew Solomon has spent his career telling stories of the hardships of others. Now he turns inward, bringing us into a childhood of adversity, while also spinning tales of the courageous people he’s met in the years since. In a moving, heartfelt and at times downright funny talk, Solomon gives a powerful call to action to forge meaning from our biggest struggles.
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9/17/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Opening Ceremony x Vans Release The “Satin Floral” Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Opening Ceremony and Vans unveil a continuation of the theme with the Satin Floral pack. This latest release takes on the OG Era LX and Style 93 over the familiar Slip-Ons and introduces a satin jacquard with bright floral prints. Continue reading

9/17/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Gorillaz – Tranz

Gorillaz are an English virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. The band primarily consists of four animated members: 2-D,Murdoc Niccals replaced by Ace D. Copular while incarcerated with Noodle and Russel Hobbs . Continue reading