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.

2/3/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Paul Mooney- Dropping Knowledge

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Paul Mooney drops knowledge with Reelblack in 2010. In this clip, he talks about the difference between being half-African and half-Black, DNA, his Rip Van Winkle screenplay, Willie Lynch and the fear Black women instill in their sons.
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2/2/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Nothing To Do With My Prophet

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Nothing To Do With My Prophet is a response to all those that have abused, disgraced or debased the message of Islam through their words and actions, whether they be deranged Muslims or Anti-Islam haters. Continue reading

2/1/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Lena Horne – Stormy Weather featuring “Katherine Dunham with her dance troupe.” (1943)

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Stormy Weather, the title song and dance sequence for the 1943 film of the same name, starred Lena Horne and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Katherine Dunham with her “dance troupe”. Other notable performers in the movie were Cab Calloway and Fats Waller (both appearing as themselves), the Nicholas Brothers dancing duo, comedian F. E. Miller, and singer Ada Brown. Despite a running time of only 77 minutes, the film features some 20 musical numbers. This was Robinson’s final film (he died in 1949); Waller died only a few months after its release. Continue reading

1/31/15 O&A NYC With Rita Rubino: X(tra) Super Wings- Spicy Hot Jamaican Jerk Wings

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Jamaica chimes in with a twist on an old favorite Super Bowl Party favorite. Spicy Hot Jamaican Jerk wings are sure to bring X(tra) to all your guests fingers. Continue reading

1/31/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: BeBe and CeCe Winans- Close To You

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Close To You, featuring the brother and sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans, is the second single on their ninth album Still released on October 6, 2009.   Continue reading

1/30/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY EXTRA: Versace- Fall Winter 2016/2017 Menswear Fashion Show

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The Versace fall winter 2016/2017 menswear collection ranged from showstopper over the top to luxe rigged utilitarian. Regardless of the sensibility the collection remains one of the anticipated during Milan fashion week.  Continue reading

1/31/18 O&A NYC FOOD FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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Super Bowl Game time food should not keep you in the kitchen after the first coin toss. Pile small, plush rolls high with everything you love about Buffalo chicken: blue cheese, ranch dressing and, of course, the fiery Buffalo chicken.  Continue reading

1/30/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend ft. Beyonce

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Hymn for the Weekend, the new Coldplay music video featuring Beyoncé is the second single  from Chris Martin and his band’s acclaimed new album, A Head Full Of Dreams. Continue reading