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RSU to host 4th annual Art on the Hill

It’s not every day the campus of Rogers State fills up with artists, performers, and musicians from around Green Country, but that’s exactly what’s happening at the 4th annual Art on the Hill Festival. September 20th and 21st will feature an array of different artists showing off their work, from sculpting, painting, and wood crafting to live demonstrations, music, and theatre. The event also features outstanding works by area high school and college students. The festival will feature multiple art galleries and a space for performing arts. For the family there is also…continue reading →

The 99th Annual Rogers County Fair begins September 12th!

More to look at and more to enjoy will be the sentiments of those who attend this year’s fair September 12th – 15th at the Claremore Expo Center. This family-friendly event will kick off with a fireworks show Thursday night. In addition, the Expo Hall will be open to the public with additional vendors and their exhibits. The Fun Times Show Carnival will be open 6pm-10pm on Thursday and Friday, 1pm-10pm on Saturday and 1pm-5pm on Sunday. On Saturday night,country music artist Wade Hayes, known for such hits as Old Enough to Know…continue reading →

Don’t miss “THE EVENT” on September 19th!

Come celebrate the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the life of Will Rogers Thursday, September 19th from 6p–9p at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Being hosted by the Will Rogers Foundation, honorary Co-Chairs will be Former Governors Frank Keating and George Nigh along with Judge Robert Henry, President of Oklahoma City University as the Keynote Speaker. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Jana Jae, First Lady of Country Fiddle, Kowboy Kal, Wild West Entertainer and Doug Smith, World Champion Roper. Ticket information can be found at www.visitclaremore.org or by calling 918-341-8688.continue reading →

“Original Recipe” returns to RSU in September

Original works written and directed by RSU students and faculty will be presented as part of the threatre program’s “Original Recipe” September 19th – 21st, 25th & 26th. Performances will begin at 7:07pm and also at 4pm Sept. 20th and 21st as part of RSU’s Art on the Hill art show and sale. The plays being presented include “Nowhere and Never” a comedy about a man and woman at the end of the world; “Catching Up” a comedy that focuses on the complexities of a relationship; “Inner Turmoil” a comedy about a playwright…continue reading →

2013 Hunting & Fishing Show

With dove season underway and deer season just around the corner, the Oklahoma Fall Hunting and Fishing show is the perfect event for all your hunting and fishing needs! The event will have vendors such as Yeti Coolers, Artemis Game Calls, Muns and Sons Processing and Taxidermy, and many more! There will also be a Free Daisy BB Gun range for the kids. For more information, visit www.okhuntandfishshow.com or call 918-313-9552. Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $7, and Children 10 and under $5 Show Dates and Times: Friday, September 6 from Noon – 9:00…continue reading →

Good Music, Good Food, Good Times!

It’s almost time for the 34th Annual Bluegrass and Chili Festival September 5th, 6th and 7th at the Claremore Expo Center. The weekend of family fun will also feature the Mid-America Regional chili cook-off, an antique tractor pull, an open car show, arts & crafts, dance exhibitions and much more! Three stages will be set up to feature the sounds of many bluegrass favorites like Rhonda Vincent & The Rage… The Sam Bush Band …The Quebe Sisters Band and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Festival hours are Thursday 4:00-11:00pm, Friday 11:00 am to 11pm…continue reading →

Bell’s is Back!

Bell’s Amusement Park is returning! At least that’s what owner Robbie Bell has been working on over the past few years and now an actual reopening sometime in the near future seems surer than ever. Since Bell’s was forced to close its doors in 2006, Bell has been trying to find ways to drum up the money and support to reopen the park in its former glory. For the past few years he has slowly been constructing a much smaller scale version of the park on the 16 acre property of Swick’s Flea…continue reading →

Art in Italy Exhibit Shows Off Student Work

The latest RSU Art Exhibit will demonstrate over 40 works, all inspired by 12 student artists who had the opportunity to travel to Italy this summer as part of RSU’s Studies-at-Large program in Montone. The exhibit, in the Foundations Gallery of Baird Hall, runs through August 30th and will feature art in the form of photography, paintings and drawings. In addition to Montone, the students and their advisors also traveled to Rome, Florence, Venice and the Italian country side.continue reading →

Desi & Cody & Kickstarter

Kickstarter has changed the way both the music and film industry work. No longer do you have to rely on big studios that take your great idea, put their “great idea” spins on it and ultimately change what you envision. Kickstarters allow the idea makers to keep their creativity at the forefront and, with the help of supporters, fund their project and make it the way they want to. That is what local duo Desi and Cody are doing. Recording at the legendary Church Studios in Tulsa, this will be the first LP…continue reading →

Guthrie Green Reopens With Full Schedule

Tulsa’s downtown park, Guthrie Green, has taken a few weeks off for some maintenance after the super successful Center of the Universe Festival, but reopened last week for the Brady District’s monthly First Friday Art Crawl. The park has also scheduled plenty of sure to be popular events to round out the summer. Every Thursday night is movie night at the Green and this month’s selections include Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Grease. Each Sunday in August will feature area musicians in park concerts. All events…continue reading →