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.

1/9/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Meryl Streep Speech The Golden Globes 2017

Meryl Streep used her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes to call out president-elect Donald Trump for appearing to mock a disabled New York Times reporter in 2015. Streep warned that a free press would need to be defended.  Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC (REPOST WITH NEW INTRODUCTION): Gospel Artist Makes Medical Discovery

By Walter Rutledge

Once again a Bible Bigot, this time Kim Burrell, has misused scripture to preach hate and exclusion. The article below originally appeared in Harlem World Magazine in the summer of 2010 shortly after the Deitrick Haddon/Tonex twitter scandal broke. For years the gospel industry had made subtle references and caddy “humorous” comments  about Tonex’s flamboyant gospel stage show. But there was nothing subtle about their reaction when Tonex decided to live in his own truth. Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane Live- (Germany, 1960)

John Coltrane Live from Germany in 1960 is a classic quartet with Elvin Jones (drums), Jimmy Garrison (bass) and McCoy Tyner (piano), but also spotlights him onstage with other jazz legends including Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane (Tenor & Soprano Sax), Wynton Kelly (Piano), Paul Chambers (Bass), Jimmy Cobb (Drums) with guests Oscar Peterson (Piano) and Stan Getz (Tenor Sax). Continue reading

(Repost) 2/21/21 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: K&K Mime- Kirk Franklin Tribute

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The ministry of K & K Mime has expanded the horizons on how we spread the Gospel. Keith and Karl Edmonds began exploring the art of mime at the age of ten, as a means of church involvement. Much to their surprise, they’re artistic creativity was more than just a church activity… it was a ministry. Continue reading

1/7/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nai-Ke Air Force 1 “Jade”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nike Sportswear celebrates Chinese New Year with two distinct styles of the Nike Air Force 1 that tie in Jade stone elements. Jade is a one-of-a-kind stone with a signature green hue that traditionally signifies the 35th Anniversary of marriage. It also represents power and wealth, with the stone itself being a symbol of status. 2017 is, of course, the 35th Anniversary of the birth of the Nike Air Force 1, so the reference to the green stone seems only natural. Continue reading

1/7/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Township Got Talent- Dancing Pantsula In Johannesburg, South Africa

Pantsula is a highly energetic dance form that originated in the black townships of South Africa during the Apartheid era. It developed into a form of social commentary for black South Africans and has undergone several transformations with the country’s changing political tides. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Keep It In The Closet

By Adewale Adekanbi
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Keep It In The Closet, the sepia colored music video, directed by Herb Ritts, Michael Jackson is seen dancing with supermodel Naomi Campbell. The video was filmed in late March 1992 in Salton Sea, California and premiered on April 23, 1992. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: Toyota Concept 1 Revealed

“Our vision for the future is that driving is still fun,” says Ian Cartabiano, studio chief designer at Toyota’s Calty design facility in Southern California. Cartabiano is the same designer behind the stunning Lexus LF-LC concept coupe that became the LC500, so he has a track record of making his vision become reality. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 8 Retro “Take Flight”

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By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 

The Air Jordan 8 Take Flight, takes cues from military bomber jackets and fighter planes, and echoed in the colorway. Inspired by the Air Jordan 9 Olive, the sneaker features a Sequoia green upper and for the first time integrates neoprene materials in the upper. A Max Orange stripe has been added to give the shoe a color pop. Look for the Air Jordan 8 Take Flight to release on January 28, 2017 for $190. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Origins of the Moonwalk


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Michael Jackson is credited with introducing the Moonwalk at the Motown 25 television special. Here is a brief history of the origins of the 80’s dance craze.  Continue reading