Outside News

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 →

Will Rogers 133th birthday includes 4 days of activities beginning November 1st in Claremore. Oklahoma’s favorite son as well as a prolific writer, movie star and cowboy will be honored with a parade, a number of events at the Will Rogers museum and a birthday party at his birthplace in Oologah. The first two days will focus on children, with a day at the museum, old fashioned games and a Cherokee storyteller. Friday’s events will be held at the Will Rogers Ranch in Oologah including a birthday cake and a musical production. That…continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Rogers State University’s radio station, RSU Radio 91.3 FM receives word that the station and it announcers have been nominated in the 2012 CMJ College Radio Awards. CMJ, which stands for College Music Journal, is an integrated marketing agency specializing in providing its clients access to the college and young adult demographic in the music world. CMJ also connects music fans with the industry with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print. RSU Radio 91.3 reports to the CMJ weekly with information on what the station is playing…continue reading →

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 →

The 2nd Annual “Whale of a Tale” Arts and Craft sale is accepting artist applications through October 5th for their one-day indoor/outdoor celebration of Oklahoma art. Student work, home schooling groups and creative artists of all ages are encouraged to submit their work. The event will be held in the Catoosa Public Library and Community Center from 10am to 4pm and include door prizes and Kids Corner with crafts and face painting. In addition to meeting the artists firsthand, all proceeds raised will be used to benefit the library. For more information and…continue reading →

Are you interested in going on a bike ride? How about a 101 mile scenic bike tour through the countryside, rural roads and foothills of Mayes and Delaware counties? The Dam J.A.M. 2012 is a one-day tour, for the entire family, that begins and finishes in Pryor, OK. Tours vary in miles of 30, 55, 71, and 101 miles with rest stops all along the way. The September 8th event is being hosted by the Pryor Chamber of Commerce.continue reading →

Yes you read the title correctly…..Moon Nazi’s. Back in April, a movie was released internationally called ‘Iron Sky’. A brief synopsis of the film found at www.imdb.com says, “In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.” Sound interesting? Maybe a little kooky? Downright silly? Well there’s several trailers for the movie on youtube, one of which you…continue reading →

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 →