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.

8/6/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Frank Sinatra-Count Basie (1965)

Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and his Orchestra headline the Hollywood Palace, October 1965. The special aired  about a month before his A Man and His Music special and has been forgotten. Continue reading

8/6/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lecrae- I’ll Find You ft. Tori Kelly

Lecrae taps Tori Kelly for an inspirational duet “I’ll Find You.” The Reach Records MC raps about death, pain, fear, and bitterness. Continue reading

8/5/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Mr Ibu- Wash and Wear

John Okafor (often called “Mr. Ibu”, after his most popular role) is a Nigerian  actor and comedian. Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by a sharp disconnection from reality.  Continue reading

8/5/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Kyrie 3 Tiffany

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

A brand new Nike Kyrie 3 colorway inspired by empowering women and Tiffany & Co’s iconic blue boxes that their world famous diamonds come packaged in. This wouldn’t be the first time that Nike released, as everyone’s well familiar with the Nike SB Dunk Low. Continue reading

8/5/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson: Diana Ross TV Special Show (1981)

Michael Jackson and Diana Ross together on the Diana Ross TV Special Show (1981). The duo performs Rock With Me, Upside Down, and Ease On Down.  Continue reading

8/4/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Asic Tiger And Atmos GEL-LYTEⅢ “Green Camo”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Atmos and Asics have reunited to place a wild aesthetic to the GEL LYTE III model. The shoes is a tiger camo print familiar to past atmos collaboration. Continue reading

8/4/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas Originals By Alexander Wang | Season 2

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 Season two adidas original and Alexander Wang will see a wider release this week on August 5,2017. In fusing contrasting experiences of raving and cycling, the unisex collection consists of numerous apparel and footwear styles. Continue reading

8/4/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Carib Gold- Featuring Geoffrey Holder

Carib Gold (1956) featuring the first known film roles for both Geoffrey Holder and Cicely Tyson.   The film was filmed almost entirely in Key West, Florida, with locally-cast musicians, extras and largely African-American cast headlined by Ethel Waters. Continue reading