10/12/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Elijah Rock – Moses Hogan Chorale

“Performed by original members of the Moses Hogan Chorale in June, 1996 at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA. Dedicated to all Chorale members and all singers throughout the world who have performed any of the works of Moses Hogan. Lastly, this video is dedicated to the memory of our beloved artistic director and dear friend, Moses George Hogan and also, chorale members Rhonda Ragin and Percy Ewell.”- Ernest C Battle. 

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10/5/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: Enoch – The Man Who Walked With God

What if one man’s walk with God was so deep… that Heaven could not wait any longer for him? The story of Enoch is one of the most mysterious and shocking accounts in the Bible. A man who never saw death… a prophet whose very life was a prophecy… and a father whose legacy shaped Methuselah, Lamech, and Noah—the very bloodline that carried humanity through the flood. Continue reading

8/1/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Maya Plisetskaya Dances Bolero, The Dying Swan And More

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Maya Plisetskaya, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, danced Maurice Bejart’s Bolero set to the famous Ravel score in 1975. Plisetskaya created a stunning theatrical experience. What makes the piece so compelling is that although Plisetskaya may be accompanied by dozens of other dancers mirroring her movement, the first and only focus is on the prima ballerina herself.  Continue reading

3/21/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: They Called Her Moses

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They Called Her Moses is Donald McKayle‘s story of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. The cast includes Jacqueline Walcott, Robert Powell, Sylvia Waters, Arthur Mitchell, Kathleen Stanford, Donald McKayle and Carmen DeLavallade. Continue reading

1/31/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Educates Through Dance

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Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet will commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary with a three-day New York City season Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15 at BAM Fisher Fishman Space. The season will offer Remembering, a program that reflects Gaines continued commitment to educate and enlighten the next generation through the dance theatre genre. Continue reading

11/25/24 O&A NYC SENIOR FITNESS: Silver Sneakers- Motown Hits In Home Workout

As the seasons change inclement weather should not be an excuse to not stay fit. Today let’s join Metro Physical Therapy for a fun Silver Sneaker chair workout to the soulful music of Motown. Continue reading

9/29/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: Story of Elijah an Animated Bible Movie by JudahSketch

The story of Elijah is a powerful and awe-inspiring journey of one of the Bible’s greatest prophets. Continue reading

9/27/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY:   Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz – Temo at Lisbon Tango Festival 2023


Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz dance “Temo” by Orquesta Típica Victor, sung by Mario Pomar, at the 19th Lisbon Tango Festival 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading

5/6/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: A Ballerina’s Tale

Ballerina Misty Copeland made history becoming the first African-American Woman to earn the position of Principal Dancer with the world renowned American Ballet Theater. Continue reading

3/31/24 O&A NYC EASTER SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Resurrection of Jesus- The Story That Changed the World


The resurrection of Jesus– the story that changed the world brings to life the miraculous event that is central to Christian faith. Continue reading