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.

1/2/17 O&A NYC HEALTH AND FITNESS/SPORTS: LeBron James – Ultimate Workout Mix

LeBron James works hard  on and off the court year round. Following “King James” as he uses the gym to enhance his game. Continue reading

1/2/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Frank Ocean – Chanel

Frank Ocean is a songwriter, singer and a rapper known for his idiosyncratic musical style. Frank Ocean first embarked on a career as a ghostwriter, and in 2010 he became a member of hip hop collective Odd Future. Continue reading

1/1/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Quarantine featuring Kyle Abraham (Essential Dance Film)

Quarantine is the first film in Gabri Christa’s “Another Building” series, which features short narrative dance films that take place in and around historic buildings and sites connected to the Dutch History. An older man looks at his younger self (Kyle Abraham) explore an old quarantine building for enslaved Africans. Continue reading

12/31/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Revelations- Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Revelations (1960), one of the most recognizable modern dance works, remains a powerful testament to the human spirit. This cast includes April Berry, Kevin Brown, Ralph Glenmore Deborah Manning, Renee Robinson and Marilyn Banks.  Continue reading

12/30/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Pumpkin vs KitKat | Top 10 Battles of 2017

Flexing was born in the Brooklyn basements in the 1990’s and exploded across the city to become an internationally recognized dance style. The presentational nature of the dance battle share elements with West African dance. The competitive and athletic performance/battle is usually performed in the round, with a raucous audience cheering the participants/combatants. The heavy use of improvisation and physical call and response also mirrors another American art form with African roots- Jazz.  Continue reading

12/30/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Clean Bandit – Symphony feat. Zara Larsson

Symphony  by British Classical Crossover Band, Clean Bandit featuring Swedish Pop artist Zara Larsson. It is taken as the third single from their upcoming second album. The song was also released as the sixth single from Zara Larsson’s second studio album, So Good. Continue reading

12/30/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Indlondlo Zulu Dancers

The Indlondlo Zulu Dancers performing at the Ushaka Marine Zulu Dance Finals, 2015. Continue reading

12/30/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES SHORT FILM: Adidas Calling All Creators

Adidas teams up with Alexander Wang, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, James Harden, Karlie Kloss, Lionel Messi, Jeremy Lin, Von Miller, Garbine Muguruza, Tracy McGrady, Carlos Correa and many more.  Continue reading

12/30/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Misty Copland and Ailey Company Perform In Tribute To Carmen De Lavallade

Misty Copeland, Robert Fairchild and members of the Ailey Company performed in honor of Carmen de Lavallade during the Kennedy Center Honors.  Continue reading

12/29/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Carmen de Lavallade- Kennedy Center Honoree

Carmen de Lavallade, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher, who is among the honorees feted for their illustrious careers by the Kennedy Center on Sunday December 24th. de Lavallade talks with correspondent Rita Braver about bringing modern dance to new levels; her marriage to dancer-director Geoffrey Holder; and the bittersweet memories of a life danced to the fullest. Continue reading