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.

3/17/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War – Official Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The next chapter in Marvel’s highly-anticipated Marvel Avengers franchise, Infinity War, is set to hit the big screen in just over a month. Continue reading

3/17/18 O&A NYC GOINNG BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Yemi Alade – Bum Bum

Yemi Eberechi Alade is a Nigerian Afro-pop artist. She gained prominence after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009, and is best known for her hit single Johnny. Continue reading

3/15/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Total – “Can’t You See”

Can’t You See  by R&B group Totalreleased as their debut single. The track was released from the New Jersey Drive soundtrack and also later appeared on their debut album Total. Continue reading

3/15/18 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ethel Waters And Lena Horne- Cabin in the Sky (1943)

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Cabin in the Sky is a 1943 American musical film based on the 1940 musical of the same name. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, the film stars Ethel Waters and Rex Ingram, who reprised their roles from the Broadway production, as well Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson and Lena Horne. It was Horne’s first and only leading role in an MGM musical. Louis Armstrong was also featured in the film as one of Lucifer Junior’s minions, and Duke Ellington and his Orchestra have a showcase musical number in the film.

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Ethel Waters with Eddie “Rochester” Anderson (guitar)
and Bill Bailey (tap)

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Jim Henry’s Club
Ethel Waters, John Bubbles, Eddie’Rochester’ Anderson
and Lena Horne

 

(REPOST) 3/23/24 O&A NYC DANCE: Rudolph Nureyev: Encore Performance- Afternoon Of A Faun (1981)

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Vaslav Nijinsky choreographed Afternoon of a Faun, using the music of Claude Debussy. In this interpretation, Leon Bakst‘s scenery and costumes have been stunningly reconstructed by Ralph Holmes. The original choreography, designed to evoke the two-dimensional flatness of a Greek frieze, was reconstructed by Elizabeth Schooling and William Chappel. Continue reading

3/14/18 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Black Thought Freestyles On Flex | #FREESTYLE087

Black Thought from the Roots is spitting some serious knowledge from his soul. Delinquent state of mind, making sure our people wake up. Funk Flex has a freestyle session at Hot 97 featuring Hip Hop artist. The legend Black Thought gave us message to sleep on. Ten minutes of absolute BARS. Continue reading

3/14/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez DOCUMENTARY: Star Wars The Last Jedi – The Director and The Jedi: Documentary

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was met with mixed reviews, fans will soon get a deeper look into how the film was made. Set to accompany the home release of The Last JediThe Director and The Jedi directed by Anthony Wonke, is a feature length documentary shining a light on Rian Johnson and his creative process behind the latest chapter in the franchise. Continue reading

3/14/18 O&A NYC WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Mya ft. Jadakiss – The Best Of Me

The Best of Me by recording artist  Mya Harrison. This was Mya’s first single from her second studio album Fear of Flying and feature Hip Hop artist Jadakiss. The song was written and composed by Mya Harrison along with Teron Beal, Jimmy Cozier, Swizz Beatz and Mashonda Tifrere. Continue reading

3/14/18 O&A NYC FOOD/BRUNCH: Lobster Pasta With Herbed Cream Sauce

This flavorful and easy dish makes an elegant brunch. If available, add the lobsters’ coral pink roe to the sauce — it makes this dish even more luxurious.  Continue reading