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
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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.
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
12/23/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Grace Jone- Little Drummer Boy

Grace Jones gets into the Christmas cheer with Pee-wee Herman. The club diva performs uncharacteristically ebullient Little Drummer Boy to Pee-wee, Chairy, Terry and the rest of the “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” gang. Continue reading
12/22/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kendrick Lamar – LOVE. ft. Zachari

Love is by Hip Hop artist Kendrick Lamar, from his fourth studio album Damn, released on April 14, 2017. This is the tenth track and was written by Kendrick Lamar, Zachari Pacaldo, Teddy Walton, Sounwave, Greg Kurstin, Anthony Tiffith, and produced by Dj Dahi, Sounwave, Kurstin, and Tiffith. Continue reading
12/22/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MINI DOCUMENTARY: Kith x Nike Long Live The King Trailer
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Kith and Nike debuted the upcoming mini-documentary Long Live The King, celebrating the life and glorified career of the greatest basketball players of his generation. Though it was only a private screening held high school Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, the trailer to the film has now been released to the public. Continue reading
12/22/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas Kamanda Leaks
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Adidas footwear once again dominated by the various NMD and BOOST enhanced silhouettes that hit the scene throughout the year in its various colorway drops and collaborative releases. Continue reading
12/22/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY- 3 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: Baryshnikov and Kirkland- Grand Pas de Deux

Mikhail Baryshnikov & Gelsey Kirkland perform the Nutcracker, Grand Pas de Deux with American Ballet Theatre (1977)
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12/21/17 O&A NYC FOOD: Classic Eggnog Recipe

The holiday would be incomplete without eggnog. Here is a classic eggnog recipe from Delish. Continue reading





