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.

10/14/16 O&A NYC WHAT HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Friday, October 14 through Thursday, October 20, 2016 Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre … And More

By Walter Rutledge

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Fall is in full swing and is quickly ushering in the holiday arts season. This week we honor dance in Brooklyn, celebrate Jazz on Staten Island, and watch Denzel Washington save a western town. Here are a few of the many events taking place in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to get you Out and About. Continue reading

10/13/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Evanescence – Bring Me To Life

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Bring Me to Life, a song by rock band Evanescence was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and David Hodges and produced by Dave Fortman. It also features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones. Continue reading

10/12/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez WaleStylez HIPHOP WEDNESDAY: Madvillain (MF Doom + Madlib) – Rhinestone Cowboy

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Madvillain, the debut album by hip hop duo Madvillain consisting of MF DOOM (MC) and Madlib (producer). It was released on March 23, 2004 on Stones Throw Records.

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10/12/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anthony Hamilton and The Hamiltones – Donald Trump will Grab You by the Pu**y

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Anthony Hamilton and The Hamiltones created a tune while on tour after hearing the recent audio of Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump bragging about “grabbing women by the pu**y”. Continue reading

10/12/16 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: BMW Shows Us the Future With The Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept

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The BMW Group presented its fourth Vision Vehicle, the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100, to mark the opening of its exhibition and event platform, Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.

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For the Motorrad Vision Next 100 concept, BMW envisions a self-right system, whether the bike is stationary or moving. The advantages while stopped mean no more dented tanks or crushed turn signals, and while underway, BMW suggests this system would make the bike more nimble, and easier to handle.

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Similarly, the bike’s computer understands its handling limits, like vehicle stability systems in a car, and can either suggest corrections to the rider or make them itself. These corrections could involve helping it bank in a corner, for example.

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10/12/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY- THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Celebrity Family Feud: Political Edition – SNL

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Celebrity Family Feud: Political Edition features an election cast of characters including: Kellyanne Conway (Kate McKinnon), Ivanka Trump (Margot Robbie), Gov. Chris Christie (Bobby Moynihan) and Vladimir Putin (Beck Bennett) take on Bill Clinton (Darrell Hammond), Sarah Silverman (Melissa Villaseñor), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Cecily Strong) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (Larry David).  Continue reading

10/11/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ballerina’s Tale With Misty Copeland

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A Ballerina’s Tale stars Misty Copeland the American Ballet Theatre principal dancer and Under Armour spokeswoman. On Monday, October 12, 2015 at the 92nd Street Y (New York City) Copeland, Director Nelson George and TV personality Gayle King discussed the documentary.  Continue reading

10/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE PREVIEW: Harry Potter Spin-Off ‘Fantastic Beasts

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Harry Potter film franchise reached its conclusion over five years ago, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the wizarding fun has to come to an end – we can all still look forward to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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10/10/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: The Weeknd – Starboy ft. Daft Punk

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Starboy a song recorded by The Weeknd for his upcoming third studio album of the same name, featuring French electronic duo Daft Punk. The artists co-wrote the song alongside Doc McKinney and Henry Walter. Continue reading