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.

11/22/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Tamia- Tomorrow

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Tamia Marilyn Hill known professionally as Tamia, is a Canadian born singer-songwriter. Tomorrow written by Carvin Lawrence Winans and Deborah Kerr Winans and appears on her third studio album More (2004).  It was originally scheduled (and titled Still) for a 2003 release but was later delayed due to Tamia’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Tamia peformed to the song a few years earlier and performed it in 2001 on the BET. Continue reading

11/21/15 O&A NYC ts Saturday – Anything Goes: Saturday Morning Mini Concert- Whitney Houston (Live Medley)

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Whitney Houston performs at the 25th anniversary celebration of Arista Records. The medley includes: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) / How Will I Know / I Believe In You And Me / I Will Always Love You / My Love Is Your Love (with Monica, Deborah Cox, Angie Stone, Faith Evans & Bobby Brown).  Continue reading

11/20/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Adele- When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)

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Adele just released a live video for When We Were Young, the second single off her upcoming album 25. Recorded at The Church Studios in London, Adele’s poignant performance is a candid one in which she, once again, reminisces about lost time, reciting lyrics like “Oh, I’m so mad I’m getting old—it makes me reckless. It was just like a movie. It was just like a song when we were young.” It’s another gripping display of sorrow that tugs at the heartstrings. Adele’s new album, 25, is due out today, November 20. Continue reading

11/20/15 O&A NYC Dance: A Conversation With Sylvia Waters- Artistic Director Emerita Ailey II

By Walter Rutledge

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Ailey II Artistic Director Emerita Sylvia Waters has shaped the lives and careers of countless young artists. During her 38 year tenure the Alvin Ailey Repertory  Ensemble grew into a world respected Ailey II- a dance company, choreographic laboratory and “dancing boot camp”. In 2012, shortly before her departure, we had an opportunity to talk with her about her career as a dancer, teacher and director.

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11/19/15 O&A NYC ART: A Video Preview Of The Herb Ritts Supermodel Photography Exhibition

By Walter Rutledge

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In the spring of 2014 The Edwynn Houk Gallery,745 Fifth Avenue, presented an exhibition of rare, vintage photographs by celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts. The exhibition focused exclusively on the five models in his iconic work, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989. O&A NYC shares images from the exhibition that capture the supermodel era of the 80’s and early 90’s. Continue reading

11/18/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey – When You Believe

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When You Believe is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of “When You Believe”, with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Babyface, was also recorded for the film by American singers Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston for the film’s end credits and its soundtrack album.   Continue reading

11/18/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Pharell Brings Billionaire Boys Club And Adidas Together With Upcoming Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi

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Pharell‘s signature style became iconic and went on to influence an entirely new generation of artists/designers. Artists like Tyler, The Creator have gone on to create bold collaborations that wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the N.E.R.D. frontman’s iconic diamonds and dollars print paired with high socks and a trucker hat, but there was a time when Billionaire Boy Club was in jeopardy of having a future at all.

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Jay-Z would step in to purchase the streetwear brand to keep it alive in a more accessible form, and now the imprint has come full circle to collaborate with the ubiquitous Adidas Stan Smith. The diamonds and dollars graphic returns here, but in its most premium form as a pony hair upper sees a leather lining add a luxurious finish to the streetwear savvy icon.

11/18/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Supreme and The North Face “By Any Means Necessary” Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Supreme and The North Face collaborations have become an anticipated annual winter event for the urban gear enthusiasts. Bold designs have made every jacket released an instant seasonal favorite. Continue reading

11/18/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Nelly- Country Grammar (Hot Shit)

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Country Grammar (Hot Shit) the album’s first single from Nelly debut album (of the same name) premiered on February 29, 2000. The song written by Nelly and Jason “Jay E” Epperson, and produced by the latter is based off the children clapping game Down Down BabyCountry Grammar‍‍ ’​‍s success cemented Nelly’s position as one of the most successful hip hop acts of the emerging decade.  Continue reading

11/18/15 O&A NYC Wildin Out Wednesday: Our Gang /The Little Rascals- Mush n Milk “Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled!”

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Mush n Milk is one of the series classics. Set in a boarding home for children it is most remembered for the breakfast scenes line, “Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”.

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