In her early work, Nikki Giovanni expressed the militant themes of the Black Arts Movement. In 1970 Giovanni introduced her third volume of poetry Re:Creation, which included her classic poem Ego – Tripping. This was followed by Night Comes Softly one of the earliest anthologies of Black Women’s poetry. Continue reading
Ronald K. Brown’s Four Corners was originally commissioned for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 2014. Dancers depict spiritual seekers amid four angels standing on the corners of the earth, holding the four winds. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
By Walter Rutledge
In August Universal Temple of The Arts founder Sadja Musawwir Ladner joined the ancestors. A fixture in Staten Island arts scene for over fifty years Ladner provided arts education, performance opportunities and outreach to the underserved communities of her beloved borough- Staten Island. Her untimely passing shocked and saddened all who encountered this “community spirit”, fortunately her legacy lives on. On Saturday March 12, at 5pm the Universal Temple of the Arts will present the Staten Island Jazz Festival 33 at the historic St. George Theatre located at 35 Hyatt St, downtown Staten Island.
The festival will feature jazz music seven artists/groups including Nikara Presents…Black Wall Street (Nikara Warren), Bria Skonberg, Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, The Leopoldo F. Fleming Afro Caribbean Ensemble, Danny Mixon Quartet featuring vocalist Antoinette Montague, Dal Segno Trio featuring Darrell Smith, Michael Morreale and Houston Person and The Universal Temple of the Arts Jazz Ensemble. The evening will honor Women’s History Month as it celebrates the life and legacy of Ladner. There will also be a spoken word presentation featuring Professor Charles Thomas, Jordan Bracy and dancer Nubia Briathwaite, and a dance tribute choreographed by Walter Rutledge featuring Roumel Reaux, Briathwaite and Rutledge.
Musician Darrell Smith will make his debut in the role as the festival’s Music Director. Smith first met Ladner as a sixteen-year-old jazz enthusiast, now his many credits include imbuing and inspiring the next generation of young jazz aficionados at Jazz at Lincoln Center. O&A Editor-in-Chief sat down with Musical Director Smith to discuss the upcoming festival and all things jazz.
Staten Island Jazz Festival 33
Tickets can also be purchased at the St. George Theatre Box Office.
By Walter Rutledge
Dance has always been a catalyst for change. In 1936 Martha Graham created her masterwork Chronicles as a weapon against the rising menace of fascism in Germany. In 1959 Donald McKayle’s Rainbow Round My Shoulder evoked the hopelessness and inequality of Black men on a southern prison chain gang. On Saturday August 29 Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (also known as Creative Outlet or just C.O.) will also use the power of dance to heal a community with Peace One Love, an afternoon of the arts celebrating the spirit of the now internationally recognized Black Lives Matter movement. Continue reading
On Labor Day, Nike unveiled the latest installment of their unbreakable Just Do It ad campaign with Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who has sparked an incredibly polarizing conversation by choosing to kneel during the national anthem. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Airing tonight during the Grammy is featuring Nike’s powerful and serious new advertisement that sends a message regarding opportunity and discrimination. Continue reading
Bad Hombres, Nasty Women featuring Weird Al Yankovic spoofs the final debate between Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
Doubt is Real, part of the new generation of Christian spoken work and gospel rap, continues in the tradition of the Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Edwin Hawkins Singers, BeBe and CeCe. Winans and Kirk Franklin, by praising God through popular culture. Continue reading
Daniel Beaty performs Knock, Knock on Def Jam Poetry. The poem/spoken word shares the relationship between a boy and his father. Continue reading
Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central Station
Claude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern Parkway
Enter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical Garden
Encounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn Museum
A dance and wellness classes design for Older Adults taught by Walter Rutledge
720 Nereid Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
Our European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York Historical
Set Battles: Skinny vs Moody You, Johnny Fox vs A-Rod, J-Vybe vs EJ, Carlos vs Fire Flames, Trey Bucks vs Fear Glo, Nazzy vs T-Smoov, V1s10n vs Luffy, BBQ vs Prosper, Fab vs Frames, Spawn vs Luna. Fatal 4Way: Jabra, Kayo, Q, Chief.
Judges: E-Solo, Rocka, Sticks, Dice, Muka. Drinks and appetizers will be available. DJ Smurf, Food By Cafe Dhabi, Camera Man: Juannaring
To see the dance battle in person 21+ 1122 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn NY
The Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company and a beloved cultural ambassador, returns for a five-week engagement, which is a joyous holiday tradition.
New York City Center
Expect an evening charged with energy immersive experiences, curated music, lite bites, drinks and of course a few surprises you don't want to miss. First come first served, while supplies last. Must be 18 or older to attend.
272 W 125TH Street NewYork, NY 10027
Steven and Kwasi are selling everything. They are opening there close for the first time and introducing Harlem Flee Market. Pull u to there closet sale featuring over 20+ years of archives: rare sneakers, vintage pieces, headstock gems, designers brands, customs and brand new fits with tags. Harlem Flee has everything you need to get jiggy.
140 Plymouth Street DUMBO Brooklyn, NYWollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumOur European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company and a beloved cultural ambassador, returns for a five-week engagement, which is a joyous holiday tradition.
New York City CenterWollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumOur European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumOur European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumOur European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumOur European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumOur European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
Wollman Rink is a public ice rink in the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. It is named after the Wollman family who donated the funds for its original construction. The rink is open for ice skating from late October to early April.
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want the holiday-fair experience but don't feel like braving the cold, head to Grand Central Terminal for the best of both worlds. The Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a diverse mix of products in an elegantly decorated environment—all in the warmth of Vanderbilt Hall. The market opens November 11 and closes December 24.
Grand Central StationClaude Monet once claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted,” a challenge he embraced by creating an extraordinary sequence of works depicting the Italian city. Monet and Venice is the first exhibition to focus on Monet’s luminous Venetian paintings—a radiant yet underexplored chapter in the artist’s late career—since their debut in 1912.
200 Eastern ParkwayEnter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night.
The New York Botanical GardenEncounter an artist who changed the face of portrait photography. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date. More than 280 works include iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts, all brought to life with unique insights from his family.
Brooklyn MuseumA dance and wellness classes design for Older Adults taught by Walter Rutledge
720 Nereid Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
Our European inspired open-air market, curated by Urbanspace, features artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Bryant Park on the Upper and Fountain Terraces, northern and southern allées, rink deck, and along 40th Street.
To mark the centennial of The New Negro—the groundbreaking 1925 anthology of poetry, essays, and art edited by Alain Locke—The Gay Harlem Renaissance invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s.
The New York HistoricalThe Saks Fifth Avenue light show for 2025 is currently running nightly after sunset until around 11 PM, after debuting on November 24th. Located across from Rockefeller Center, the free show projects a music-driven, synchronized light display onto the building's facade every 10 minutes throughout the holiday season. A new "diamond-themed" light show is featured for 2025
611 Fifth Avenue
