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O & A With WaleStylez: A Bathing Ape for ZOZOTOWN 2014 “BAPE SOCCER” Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi

a-bathing-ape-for-zozotown-2014-bape-soccer-collection-1As the 2014 Brazilian World Cup approaches, A Bathing Ape takes the opportunity to celebrate with a special “BAPE SOCCER” collection for ZOZOTOWN, which also celebrates its 5th anniversary this year. Incorporating signature visual elements from both brands including BAPE’s iconic camo, the collection features both special edition BAPE and ZOZOTOWN soccer balls, a zip-up sweatshirt and sweat shorts as well as polos and tees carrying flags from various countries of the world. The collection will also features a special Milo Soccer tee and gold-on-black ZOZOTOWN 5th Anniversary tee.

Look for the collection soon at authorized BAPE dealers and ZOZOTOWN when it opens for pre-order on May 17 until June 25. The tees will deliver mid-August and the soccer balls in mid-September.

O & A Memorial Day Music Tribute: Star Spangled Banner- Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye sang The Star-Spangled Banner at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Gaye’s highly soulful performance received much acclaim from the crowd and has became an instant classic. Continue reading

Hollywood Monday: The Great Dictator- A Memorial Day Tribute

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We chose this film clip to honor the brave men and women in our Armed Services. It is also a reminder that restraint and the wisdom to avoid a rush to judgement/violence makes us truly strong. War should always be the last and most regrettable option. Maybe if the Three Stooges, George, Dick and Donald (that’s George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld) had remembered this movie 4,486 American soldiers would still be alive and 32,226 others would not have been maimed or wounded in an unnecessary war. They paid the ultimate sacrifice because of WMD – Words of Mass Deception. Continue reading

Kymera Dance 2014 New York Season

By Walter Rutledge

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Kymera Dance began their 2014 New York season on Sunday, May 25 at the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium, JCC in Manhattan. The season featured two world premieres by commissioned artist Amy Hall Garner and Artistic Director William Isaac. The performance was a well-balanced and artistically succinct program, which successfully conveyed both choreographers’ intents and individual styles. Continue reading

9/15/17 O&A NYC (Repost) GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND- WITH Rita Ribino: Barbecue Bonus- Korean Bulgogi American Style

By Rita Rubino

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Korean Bulgogi American Style, Bugulgi is a traditional Korean barbequed meat. Thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin is marinated and cooked on a grill or in a pan, but I’ve found that a good ole American thick steak works just as well. Continue reading

Shall We Dance Friday: David Parsons- Caught

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David Parsons’ stroboscopic masterpiece, Caught, features more than 100 leaps in six minutes by a solo dancer who is repeatedly trapped in mid-motion by the strobe lights, to create an illusion of flight.  After thousands of performances, worldwide, for nearly thirty years, Caught continues to thrill audiences at every performance. Continue reading

Elisa Monte Dance at Ailey Citicorp Theater

By Walter Rutledge

EMD Gala Lonely Planet by Pascal Sonnet 2 Elisa Monte Dance presented a three-day season at the Ailey Citicorp Theater Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17. The company offered four works by company member Joe Celej, Associate Artistic Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher and Artistic Director Elisa Monte. The concert was a focused and consistent testament to the company’s 33-year modern dance legacy. Continue reading

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Lincoln Center

By Walter Rutledge 

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center Wednesday, June 11 through Sunday, June 22.  The company will offer four programs over 15 performances. Continue reading

Wildin Out Wednesday: Chappelle Show- The Niggar Family

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Chappelle’s Show offered Dave Chappelle’s street-smart, thought-provoking and hilarious brand of comedy. The series premiered on January 22, 2003, the Comedy Central Network. The show ran for two complete seasons and a third, truncated season (dubbed The Lost Episodes). Continue reading

O & A With WaleStyles: 5525 Gallery and KIJIMA TAKAYUKI Panama Hat

By Adewale Adekanbi

 

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There is a hat trend at the moment, yet finding the right one still feels like a quest. While Pharrell might look cool in his Vivienne Westwood Mountain Hat, we have to be honest, that most of you would not be taken too serious. With summer around the corner, a nice woven straw hat is of course the best choice, as it let’s the air breeze and it is light. Today we come across two beautiful options from 5525gallery and KIJIMA TAKAYUKI. The collaborative Panama hat is very minimal, also skipping the hat band, which we enjoy a lot. Two colors of the hat are now available from United Arrows Men’s store in Tokyo.