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.

12/26/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: ADUMU- Inspirational Animation by Adam Temple & Sheridan

A Young R.U.F. boy discovers the true meaning of ‘being a man’ through an encounter with a young Masai warrior…and a lion. Continue reading

12/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 3 Black Cement 2018 Release

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Air Jordan 3 Black Cement is making another highly anticipated return to shelves early next year. This time around, one of the all-time Jordan Brand greats is making a return to its original construction, utilizing Nike Air branding on its heel tab as opposed to a Jumpman.Mark you calendars for February 17th, 2018 when the Black Cement 3 returns to Jordan Brands associated stores.
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12/26/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Dru Hill – Favorite Time Of Year


Dru Hill is a R&B group, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits. The group consist of  Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and Woody Rock. Continue reading

12/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Brendon Babenzien Designed BBC Bee Line Flight Suit

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Brendon Babenzien formerly of Supreme, took over the creative direction of Billionaire Boys Club’s high-end line, Bee Line. Pharrell Williams has now shown his support for the direction Brendon Babenzien is now taking the brand in. Continue reading

12/28/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Patti Labelle – Oh Holy Night


The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night.  Continue reading

12/25/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Judith Jamison, Kevin Rotardier, and George Faison Perform Revelations Excerpts At The Hollywood Palace (1968)

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed two excerpts from his masterwork Revelations on the weekly television variety show The Hollywood Palace (1968). The episode hosted by Diahann Carroll helped give the then fledgling dance company national attention. The cast included Judith Jamison, George Faison and Kelvin Rotardier.  Continue reading

12/25/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Nutcracker- New York City Ballet (1993)

The Nutcracker, also known as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, is a 1993 American Christmas musical film based on Peter Martin’s stage production and directed by Emile Ardolino.  The film stars Darci Kistler, Damain Woetzel, Kyra Nichols, Bart Robinson Cook, Macaulay Culkin, Jessica Lynn Cohen, Wendy Whelan, Margaret Tracey, Gen Horiuchi, Tom Gold and the New York City Ballet.  Continue reading

12/24/17 O&A NYC FILM: The Nativity Story

The Nativity Story is a 2006 biblical drama film based on the nativity of Jesus, directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac. The film was released on December 1, 2006 after it premiered in Vatican City November 27, 2006.

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12/23/17/ O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams

Christmas Under The Stars celebrates the music of Christmas with Gladys Knight and friends. Join Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams in this unique holiday edition of Christmas under the Stars. Continue reading