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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.
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9/7/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Smokie Norful- I Need You Now

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Reverend W.R. “Smokie” Norful, Jr. is an internationally renowned musician, music composer, and recording artist. His debut compact discs entitled I Need You Now and Smokie Norful Limited Edition have garnered favorable accolades and awards across the world, including the 2005 Grammy Award for Contemporary Soul Gospel Album of the Year for his release entitled, Nothing Without You; three Stellar awards; four Dove awards; three Gospel Music Excellence Awards; an NAACP image Award nomination; a Soul Train award nomination; two nominations for the BET award for gospel music; two RIAA certified Gold selling compact discs; and countless others. Continue reading

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9/6/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Broken – R Kelly Featuring Rihanna

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BROKEN” – a hauntingly emotional duet by R. Kelly and Rihanna, tells the story of two hearts torn apart by pain, betrayal, and longing. This powerful collaboration, written and created by AI under human production by Lovetunez, blends soulful vocals with raw vulnerability, capturing the essence of heartbreak and healing. A must-listen for fans of deep, emotional R&B. Continue reading

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9/6/25 ITS SATURDAY – ANYTHING GOES: Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2025/26 Prive Haute Couture During Paris Haute Couture Week

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Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani died on September 4th at age 91. On 24 July 1975, he and Galeotti founded Giorgio Armani S.p.A. in Milan. In October 1975, he presented his first collection of men’s ready-to-wear and his first women collection for Spring and Summer of 1976 under his own name. Continue reading

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9/5/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers – A Day at the Races (1937).

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Shall We Dance Friday

All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers is from the movie A Day at the Races (1937). The singer in the segment is Ivie Anderson from Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. The list of dancers is including Troy Brown, Dorothy Miller, Johnny Smalls, Norma Miller, Leon James, Snooky Beasley, Willa Mae Ricker, Ella Gibson, and George Greenidge. (Apparently, the dancer listed as John Bunch is in fact, Troy Brown). Whitey himself can be seen on the sidelines. He is identifiable by the streak of white in his hair. Continue reading

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9/4/25 O&A NYC SHORT FILM: Never Stop Playing, ft. Tom Holland

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The 2025 short film Never Stop Playing, starring Tom Holland, is a high-energy campaign for the LEGO Group. Released in September 2025 as part of the company’s “Rebuild the World” initiative, it features Holland taking on multiple whimsical roles to encourage people of all ages to embrace creativity and play.The film also includes cameo appearances by Holland’s younger brothers, Sam and Harry. Continue reading

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9/4/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: My Mom Caught My Husband – Comedian Kelly Kellz

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The headline My Mom Caught My Husband by comedian Kelly Kellz is a title for a stand-up comedy segment. It is not a story about an actual cheating scandal involving the comedian’s family, but rather a humorous premise for her routine. 

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9/4/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Snow – Informer

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Informer is by Canadian Reggae artist Snow, released in August 1992 by East West Records as the first single from his debut album, 12 Inches of Snow (1993).  Continue reading

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GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Ndlovu Youth Choir – Bohemian Rhapsody isiZulu version

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The Ndlovu Youth Choir’s blessed us with an isiZulu version of Bohemian Rhapsody was released on August 28, 2025, and is available on all musical platforms. The choir is the first group to receive official permission from Queen’s surviving members to commercially release a translated version of the iconic song. 

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9/2/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: 5 Lessons To Live By – Dr. Wayne Dyer

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Dr. Wayne Dyer’s 5 Lessons to Live By emphasize a mindful and intentional life, focusing on changing your perspective, eliminating resentment by choosing kindness, understanding that your thoughts shape your reality, maintaining an open but unattached mindset, and living fully without regret by expressing your true potential. Continue reading

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9/2/25 O&A NYC SHORT FILM: Teyana Taylor – Escape Room

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Teyana Taylor’s Escape Room is a multi-hyphenate project: a short film that accompanies her 2025 album of the same name. Teyana Taylor wrote, directed, and produced the film through her all-female production company,The Aunties, in which she also stars. Described as a “post-apocalyptic/futuristic, noir romance thriller,” the film is a visual representation of the album’s themes of heartbreak and healing.

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