Author: Karina Buvaylik

Eat & Be Merry at “Eat Street” in Tulsa

Foodies in the Tulsa area can rejoice as the first-ever Eat Street Food Truck Festival arrives in downtown Tulsa on Saturday from 11 to 10. Over fifteen food trucks will park at the Blue Dome District and serve cuisine from around the world. Hosted by The Dog House and Arnie’s Bar, this food festival will feature food from areas within the country like New York, as well as foreign delights from places like Vietnam and Mexico. Food connoisseurs who are feeling competitive can enter a hot dog eating contest that will benefit Iron…continue reading →

Hillcat Basketball is back on RSU Radio

Hillcat basketball is back, and you can hear the games right here on RSU Radio! The season officially begins October 30th, with the men’s team taking on Central Baptist at the Claremore Expo Center. The women play at the University of Tulsa on Halloween night. Both games begin at 7:00P. Homecoming is set for November 10th with the women and men taking on Northwestern Oklahoma State at 2 and 4, respectively. Hillcat basketball games can be heard on this website by clicking the “Listen Live” button. A full schedule of games is available…continue reading →

Enter the Asylum…If You Dare

October is a month full of frightful fun, and if you’re really ready for a scare you can enter The Asylum, a haunted attraction in Nowata. The Asylum has a dark history that revolves around a 1940s sanitarium. Many details surrounding a horrific fire within the sanitarium have been left unknown…until now. Visitors are taken through a vacant branch of what used to be Eastern State Hospital. The mental institution operated before regulations on patient treatment were enforced. While The Asylum has a demented past, but the haunted attraction is really geared towards…continue reading →

Honoring Art at Momentum Tulsa

Young artists 30 and under get the opportunity to present their work to Tulsans at Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still. Held at Living Arts in downtown Tulsa, Momentum features a variety of art forms in 2D and 3D. Installations, live performances, and film are just some of the types of artwork people can expect to see. This year’s event includes the new Momentum Spotlight, which features three up-and-coming artists for a special exhibit. Samantha Dillehay, Amanda Sawyer, and Libby Williams, are being recognized for their talents in creating art with everyday items, drawing,…continue reading →

Art on the Hill Returns to RSU

The third annual Art on the Hill is returning to Rogers State University this Friday and Saturday (Sept. 28-29). From art demonstrations to concerts and plays, there are a variety of activities at this year’s event. Art on the Hill will feature exhibits of original artwork by area artists, as well as high school and college students. Professors from RSU’s Fine Arts Department will be presenting art demonstrations, including screen printing, wheel-throwing, solar printing, and clay hand building. Local musicians will also perform live on both days of the event. RSU alumni Kalyn…continue reading →

RSU Theatre Returns with ‘Original Recipe’

You can see what the RSU Theatre Program has been up to as Original Recipe opens Thursday and runs through Saturday. Original Recipe is a series of five ten-minute plays that are written, directed, or performed by RSU students and faculty. “Dave and Marsha,” a play written by Will Hedgecock of Edison Preparatory School in Tulsa, stars Andrew Grimes and Katie Hoffman as a man and a woman who are trapped in a room. Grimes is also directing “The Washtub,” a play that is over 600 years old and translated from French by…continue reading →

The Fair is Coming to Claremore!

Fair season is in full swing, and that includes the 98th Annual Rogers County Fair. Starting Thursday, September 13th, fair goers can enjoy carnival rides, live music, and fair food at the Claremore Expo Center. The fair features a variety of activities that the whole family can enjoy. The Expo Hall Market is the place to shop Friday and Saturday for homemade products and a variety of accessories. Many competitive events will take place throughout the fair, including arts, crafts, and livestock shows. Anyone with kids can take them over to the Expo…continue reading →

Growing Greek Life at RSU

Rogers State University is growing and so is Greek Life. Since RSU’s first Greek organization in 2005, the number of sororities and fraternities on RSU’s campus has grown to two each. All four organizations are dedicated to hard work and community service. Alpha Sigma Tau and Alpha Sigma Alpha Sororities have been involved in various school events and community service projects since being chartered in 2005 and 2009, respectively. Recently, the university added two fraternities to its roster. Kappa Sigma Fraternity was welcomed last fall, and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity made its debut…continue reading →

Blue Rose Riverfest Music & Arts Festival

A new music and arts festival is makes its debut in Tulsa on Saturday the 25th, and you can go for FREE. The Blue Rose Riverfest brings the community together through music, art, and eco-friendly activities. The fest , sponsored by River Parks Authority and other area businesses, celebrates Tulsa River Parks and takes place on Riverside Drive. A mix of six nationally and locally known rock and indie bands take the stage from noon to midnight. Aranda headlines the festival; the rest of the lineup includes David Castro Band, FM Pilots, Able…continue reading →

Fly High at Gatesway Balloonfest

If you’ve ever wanted to ride in a hot air balloon, now’s your chance! The Gatesway Foundation Balloonfest is on its way to Will Rogers Downs in Claremore for its seventeenth year. RSU Radio's Josh Gammon will announce the activities during the 3-day event. Balloonfest opens to the public on Friday the 3rd with balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, and “Balloon Glow.” Saturday begins with a 5K, one-mile fun run and a pancake breakfast. The day continues with some friendly competition through lawn mower races, a cake decorating contest, and balloon flights. Live…continue reading →