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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.
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4/10/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Abdiel Jacobsen- Reaching Towards The Gods

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By Walter Rutledge

Abdiel Jacobsen rise in the Martha Graham Dance Company is best described as meteoric. In true Graham drama, apprentice Jacobsen made his New York City company debut in 2012 performing Graham’s masterwork Errand In The Maze. Performing opposite internationally acclaimed Russian ballerina Diana Vishneva, his impressive debut endeared himself to both audiences and critics. Now a principal dancer with the Graham Company Jacobsen is looking forward to the New York City season April 11 through 14 at New York City Center. Continue reading

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4/10/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – PYNK

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Janelle Monáe Robinson is a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, actress, and model. She is signed to her own imprint, Wondaland Arts Society, and Atlantic Records.  Continue reading

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4/9/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Cuppy & Tekno – Green Light

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Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola , professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is a Nigerian disc jockey and producer. She is the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. Continue reading

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4/9/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Solo: A Star Wars Story Official Trailer

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Solo: Star Wars Story is a new trailer is filled with never before seen footage from the Ron Howard directed film, which follows the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo.  Continue reading

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4/9/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Raf Simons First Eyewear Collection for Calvin Klein

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Belgian designer Raf Simon has revealed his first full eyewear collection from the American label. While he has previously designed one off sunglasses styles for Calvin Klein, this is his first full capsule and includes both sunglasses and optical options.
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4/9/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Lloyd Knight- In His Zone

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Lloyd Knight, principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company, is in his zone. He  joined the Graham Company in 2005 and was promoted to soloist in 2009. In 2014 hard work, diligence and appreciation for choreography Knight simply defines as, “art” was rewarded with a promotion to principal dancer.  On Wednesday April 11th the Martha Graham Dance Company will begin a four performance New York City season at New York City Center. O&A NYC Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge sat down with Lloyd for what has become our annual pre-season chat. Continue reading

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4/8/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Yuketen’s Spring/Summer 2018 Collection Offers Contemporary Take on Heritage Footwear

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Spring/Summer 2018, leather artisans Yuketen recently unveiled its latest collection of contemporary heritage footwear silhouettes.  For the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, designer Yuki Matsuda experimented with a new series of supple cowhide textiles and various height crepe soles. Continue reading

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4/8/18 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Donald McKayle (July 6, 1930 – April 7, 2018)- Rainbow Round My Shoulder with Mary Hinkson

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Dancer, choreographer, educator and author Donald McKayle passed on April 7, 2018 at age 87.  In honor of this dance icon O&A NYC posts his 1959 masterwork, Rainbow Round My Shoulder. Continue reading

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3/15/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Zoom Kobe 1 Protro “Mamba Day”

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike Basketball has extended the celebration into an annual tradition paying homage to the five-time champion Kobe Bryant. This year, Nike will release the Zoom Kobe Protro 1 in a black/gold Mamba Day style that features the date printed on the right heel of the shoes. Continue reading