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Tulsa Indian Art Festival is Coming to Glenpool

Your chance to explore a variety of Indian art is coming to the Glenpool Conference Center February 8th – 10th. The Tulsa Indian Art Festival (TIAF) is celebrating its 27th year with music, dancing, storytelling, and – of course – American Indian art. Merlin Little Thunder, a featured festival artist in 1998, has been showing his work at the festival since the early 1990s. Little Thunder says a great part about the annual festival is the feeling of the people coming together to celebrate their culture. He says, “They’re about community involvement, and…continue reading →

Dr. Martin Luther King….Remembered

A number of events are scheduled around January 21st as the Claremore-Tulsa market remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his beliefs in nonviolent activism and the Civil Rights Movement. Rogers State University in Claremore will kick off the day with an opening ceremony beginning at 10am in the Centennial Center ballroom. Readings from some of his famous speeches will be tribute along with spiritual song being performed by the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir of Tulsa. From 11am to 3pm, students will be partnering with a number of non-profit agencies in the…continue reading →

Smash into the New Year with Demolition Derby

The New Year is beginning in a smashing way with the Mad Dog Demolition Derby rolling into town on the 19th. The Claremore Expo Center will be bustling with derby lovers all evening who can expect to see a variety of vehicles taking on the arena with speeds and jumps that will not disappoint. Presented by Motorhead Events, there’s no in-between during the tour. Mini and full-size cars will venture around the Expo, crushing whatever may be in their paths. There will also be an appearance by famous racing clown Ned Dirt. Mad…continue reading →

Calling On Local Artists

One thing we’ve always been proud of at 91.3 is bringing you the best in True Alternative music community. That is one thing we will continue to do in 2013, but just like everyone else, we want to improve our station so we have decided to give ourselves a New Year’s Resolution: “In 2013, RSU Radio will bring not only the best of the True Alternative Community, but also our local community.” That’s right, local music will be making a comeback on RSU Radio in a BIG way, but we need all the…continue reading →

RSU to co-sponsor Tulsa Symphony Chamber Concert

You have a chance to enjoy two of the Tulsa Symphony's chamber ensembles when they perform at the Will Rogers Auditorium on the RSU campus Saturday, January 19th. Tickets are $5.00 per person and students get in free with their ID. The event begins at 7:30pm. The two ensembles being featured will be the Brass and String Quintets. The concert will also serve as the Patron Drive for the Claremore Symphony League, whose goal is to help bring quality musical performances to Claremore. In addition, CSL's second goal is to help promote musical…continue reading →

RSU Alumni Association Announces Membership Discount Program

Members of the RSU Alumni Association can now receive discounts at a number of area retailers through the Membership Discount Program by showing their Lifetime Membership Card. Participating businesses include the Boom-A-Rang Diner, Chili's, El Maguey, Pizza Hut, RSU Bookstore, RSU Innovation Center, RSU Stratton Taylor Library, Tiny Cakes and Truffles and The UPS Store. Discounts also are available at any Robertson Tire location, the Hampton Inn & Suites in Catoosa and Owasso's Oklahoma Lawman Roofing and Construction. A full list can be found online at www.rsu.edu/alumni/discount/. New discounts will be added each…continue reading →

Winterfest Continues in Downtown Tulsa

Winterfest continues its fifth year in downtown Tulsa. Unusually warm weather lead to the cancellation of a week’s worth of activities, but cool temperatures have brought the event back to life. Winterfest features fun the whole family can enjoy. This includes an ice skating rink outside the BOK Center, along with concession stands, horse carriage rides, and a stage for live musical performances. You might even catch a glimpse of jolly old Segue Santa as he rolls by spreading holiday cheer. Festivities continue through January 6th, including Christmas Day, which will remain in…continue reading →

Christmas Fun in Oklahoma

One of the many joys of the Christmas season is driving around and viewing lights. Green Country has a variety of holiday displays open now through the New Year. Over two million lights adorn Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow every night through New Year’s Day. The annual extravaganza is a popular attraction for families, friends, and couples. Honor Heights Park in Muskogee is covered with Christmas spirit for the annual Garden of Lights. Trees, bushes, and wildlife are decorated with lights now until New Year’s Eve. A holiday trip to Ketchum could…continue reading →

RSU Radio…Anywhere and Anytime!

RSU Real College Radio is now available anywhere you can use your cell phone. Rogers State’s Mobile App now features live streaming of RSU Radio 91.3FM. It’s doesn’t matter where you are…. at the gym, studying or on the road outside of the station's broadcast range, if you have either an Android or Apple smartphone you can now listen to RSU Radio 24/7 as well as RSU Hillcat Basketball action. "We are very excited to expand RSU Radio's reach," said Cathy Coomer, the station's general manager and an RSU assistant professor. "Our students…continue reading →

Celebrating Dimebag Darrell

Tulsa celebrated the life of “Dimebag Darrell” with a tribute show Saturday, December 8th at Tankz in Tulsa. In case you were wondering, “Dime” was the guitarist of Pantera (later Damage Plan). He was shot and killed while performing on stage on December 8th, 2004. Since then, cities across the nation have celebrated his life on this day. To put it in perspective, think of “Dime” as the John Lennon to his genre of music. To my knowledge, Tulsa hasn’t had a tribute show done in Dime’s honor in the last 5 years.…continue reading →