6/16/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dudley Williams last Performance- Dance Of The Village Elders

By Walter Rutledge

Dudley Williams was a performing artist, and teacher and a friend. I often referred to him as the “Lyric Prince of Modern Dance” a moniker that he enjoyed. In reality Dudley was a fighter. And the bantamweight dancer was in a battle with time, he simply refused to let it stop him from dancing. Continue reading

6/13/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- “Walk with your head high and proud”

RuPaul Charles attended Toronto Pride to deliver a speech about acceptance and the importance of Pride. Continue reading

6/10/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Prince- Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame 2004 (Opening Act)

On March 15th, 2004 Prince performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading

5/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART MEETS FASHION: Brooklyn Museum Presents – Fashion Night Modern Black Dandies

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The Brooklyn Museum and Aperture Foundation invite you to celebrate black men’s style as a form of personal politics with a night of fashion, film, and music, organized in honor of author Shantrelle P. Lewis’s new book, Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style. June 1,2017  6pm-9pm

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5/23/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Rudolph Nureyev and Denise Jackson- Spectre de la Rose

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Le Spectre de la rose (English: The Spirit of the Rose) about a young girl who dreams of dancing with the spirit of a souvenir rose from her first ball.  Continue reading

5/15/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: NewYork Yankees Retires Derek Jeter Jersey Number (2)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

On May 14,2017 the NewYork Yankees will graciously retire Derek Jeter‘s No. 2 to Monument Park; to commemorate Jeter day.  Continue reading

5/14/17 O&A NYC ART: Peter McMath- Art Meets Fashion For Mother’s Day At Bloomingdales

Artist Peter McMath’s fascination with nature and color has become a major fashion element for the Mother’s Day celebration at Bloomingdales. The windows on 59th Street abound with McMath’s art, paper sculptures and accessories. A collaboration with the Central Park Conservancy, Bloomingdales and the artist the Mother’s Day visuals will remain until May 25th.  Continue reading

5/12/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Pascal Rioult


Choreographer Pascal Rioult and O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief  Walter Rutledge discussed the upcoming New York City season of RIOULT Dance at the Joyce Theater May 31 thru June 4. Continue reading