10/22/14 O&A With Dr. Joy: Healthy Options For Your Snacks…

By Dr. Joy Ohayia, PhD

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What’s Up Beautiful People!  We have an interesting post on tips to decode your food labels. Practical advice you can use TODAY…before you read this make sure you take three deep breaths: Continue reading

10/11/14 O&A: Broadway Lights Dim To Honor Geoffrey Holder

By Bruce Hawkins

10441953_558860244244301_8774698635029607066_nLast night was another magical night orchestrated by Carmen De Lavallade and Leo Holder to celebrate the home going of her husband and his Father, the brilliant and talented Geoffrey Holder. Everyone was instructed to wear colorful clothing. No black. Continue reading

9/6/14 O&A With WaleStlyez: Aston Martin Shows New Lagonda Sedan

By Adewale Adekanbi
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The Aston Martin Lagonda Sedan will come back soon, yet unfortunately only in the Middle East. Inspired by the original Lagonda from the late ’70s, the UK luxury car maker shows off detailed looks of the latest version of the Lagonda Sedan – the limited edition sports saloon car that will be coming with a 5.9-liter V12 engine and 560 hp. You can expect a release of the car in mid 2015.

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9/17/14 O&A: Todd Snyder for PF Flyers

 By Walter Rutledge

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Fashion designer Todd Snyder has teamed up with PF Flyers to create a men’s footwear collection. The partnership came together naturally given Todd’s love for vintage sportswear and PF’s heritage in athletic footwear. This collaboration merges the essence of both brands creating a timeless yet fashion-forward aesthetic. Continue reading

8/30/14 Its Saturday- Anything Goes: A$AP Rocky- A Video Biography

It is Saturday

A new Out and About NYC Magazine feature

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Rakim Mayers better known by his stage name, ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky), is a 26-year-old rapper from Harlem, New York City. He is a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. Rocky released his debut mixtape Live, Love, ASAP, in 2011 to critical acclaim. The success of his mixtape led to a record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music  Entertainment. He recorded his 2013 debut album Long, Live, ASAP, which also well received by critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

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O&A With Rita Rubino: Building Beautiful July 4th Buffets

By Rita Rubino

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Okay, it’s party day. You’ve worked for days, maybe weeks cleaning the house, emptying the refrigerator, slaving over a hot stove or grill. Why not make the most of you food display? You can build a beautiful buffet with ordinary items from around the house. Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC: Gospel Artist Makes Medical Discovery (reprint)

By Walter Rutledge

Once again a Bible Bigot, this time Kim Burrell, has misused scripture to preach hate and exclusion. The article below originally appeared in Harlem World Magazine in the summer of 2010 shortly after the Deitrick Haddon/Tonex twitter scandal broke. For years the gospel industry had made subtle references and caddy “humorous” comments  about Tonex’s flamboyant gospel stage show. But there was nothing subtle about their reaction when Tonex decided to live in his own truth. Continue reading

To Dances For a Variable Population’s cast of Solstice Steps- Thank You.

By Walter Rutledge
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Dances For a Variable Population (DVP) will present Solstice Steps for three free performances Friday, June 20 at 6pm and Saturday, June 21 at 5pm and 7pm at the West Harlem Piers Park. Presented as part of the Riverside Park’s Summer on the Hudson series Harlem Dances, the production will feature a cast of over 50 performers and ranging in age from 25 to 85; including professional dancers, dance luminaries and community-based senior citizens. The world premiere performances features choreography by DVP’s Founder and Artistic Director Naomi Goldberg Haas, and invited guest choreographers and performers including Loretta Abbott, George Faison, Sandra Genter, Dyane Harvey, Walter Rutledge, Dudley Williams and Robin Williams. Continue reading