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.

8/13/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES EXTRA: Ready-to-Wear Chanel Show Fall-Winter 2016/17

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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For the Chanel Fall/Winter 2016/17 Ready-to-Wear fashion show Karl Lagerfeld hit upon one way to make every show-goer happy this morning, and it wasn’t from the wonderment of a set of gargantuan proportions. Quite simply, it was giving each and every one of his guests a front row seat. Continue reading

8/13/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Pat Cleveland

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Pat Cleveland is a trailblazing international model.  One of the first black supermodels she rose to prominence in the 1970’s. Cleveland was a muse to the designers Halston and regularly opened his fashion shows. She also regularly appeared in the shows of Yves Saint Laurent and Stephen Burrows. Continue reading

8/13/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations

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Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations is the 1968 Emmy-Nominated TV special starring Diana Ross with Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong with The Temptations.
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8/12/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Jodeci – Freek’N You

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Freek’n You is a song by R&B group Jodeci recorded for their third album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel (1995). Continue reading

8/12/16 O&A NYC FOOD- GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Oriental Skewers

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Oriental Skewers are an easy, quick and fun addition to the traditional backyard barbecue feast. They also are perfect to bring to a summer picnic or the beach. Continue reading

8/12/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Natalia Makarova- Dying Swan

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“Her performances set standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance which mark her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West”- The History of Dance. Continue reading

8/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FILM: Paradise Garage- New York City’s Legendary Disco Comes To The Big Screen

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Paradise Garage, New York’s iconic disco will be getting its own film highlighting its contribution to the city’s dance music culture and nightlife.  Continue reading

8/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FILM PREVIEW: Paradise Garage- New York City’s Legendary Disco Comes The Big Screen

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Paradise Garage, New York’s iconic disco will be getting its own film highlighting its contribution to the city’s dance music culture and nightlife.  Continue reading

8/11/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Mary J. Blige – No More Drama

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No More Drama, the fifth studio album by R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige. The album was released on August 28, 2001 by MCA Records in North America. No More Drama,  was certified triple Platinum. Continue reading

8/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Wolves- “When fashion meets music.”- Kanye West (Balmain Campaign)

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Wolves, Kanye West’s music video directed by Steven Klein, creative-directed by Olivier Rousteing and dressed completely by Balmain. Continue reading