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.

Shall We Dance Friday: Katherine Dunham and her Dance Company in Casbah

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In 1948, Dunham and her company appeared in the Hollywood movie Casbah, with Tony Martin, Yvonne de Carlo, and Peter Lorre. The film was the cinematic debut of Eartha Kitt.  Continue reading

O&A With Dr. Joy: Do you Want Good Energy in YOUR Bedroom???

By Dr. Joy Ohayia, PhD,

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INHALE……….EXHALE
INHALE……….EXHALE
INHALE……….EXHALE (How do your feel?) I feel great!

What’s Up Beautiful People! We have an interesting post on Promoting Good Energy In Your Bedroom. Practical advice you can use TODAY…before you read this make sure you take three deep breaths: Clear your mind….

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O & A This Week: Tuesday, August 5 through Monday, August 11, 2014 Art, Dance, Film, Theatre … And More

By Walter Rutledge
Evan_Joseph_NYC34The first week of August is the height of the summer, and the same is true for the arts. This week an old master of modern art returns to midtown, while an up and coming dance company debuts in Central Park. 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

Hollywood Monday: Vin Diesel – Multi-Facial (1995)

Hollywood Mondays Multi-Facial_DVD_coverMulti-Facial is the movie that launched Vin Diesel’s career. The 1995 short film was directed, written, produced, scored by and starring Vin Diesel.  It had a budget of $3,000, which he paid for himself.

The story depicts the professional and emotional issues faced by Mike (Diesel), a multiracial (Italian and African American) actor. The film was noticed at the Cannes Film Festival by director Steven Spielberg, who remembered Diesel’s performance and cast him in the 1998 Oscar winning film Saving Private Ryan.

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O & A Gospel Sunday: Medley- Victorious/ Write My Name featuring Donnie McClurkin, Tye Tribbett ,Dorinda Clark Cole, Kierra Sheard, Yolonda Adams, and Kim Burell

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Donnie McClurkin ministering his song entitled Victorious featuring Tye Tribbett on Sunday Best. McClurkin leads a rousing  rendition of Write My Name featuring Dorinda Clark Cole. With the help of Kierra Sheard, Yolonda Adams and Kim Burell they create a powerful praise celebration. Continue reading

(REPOST) 6/9/17 O&A NYC SPORTS: ESPN Body Issue 2014 Highlights (with video)

By Walter Rutledge

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The ESPN Body Issue 2014  has six different covers, featuring Prince Fielder, Michael Phelps, Venus Williams, Marshawn Lynch, Jamie Anderson and Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (shown above). O&A take you behind the scenes to the “drop your towel” photo shoots. Continue reading

Shall We Dance Friday: Les Twins – San Diego 2010 World of Dance

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Les Twins are identical twin brothers Laurent and Larry Bourgeois, born on December 6, 1988, are French dancers, choreographers, and models. This self-taught dance duo were born and raised in Sarcelles, France. They became the darlings of the French audience in 2008 as finalists on the popular television show Incroyable Talent. Continue reading