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Garrett & Turbo’s CMJ Blog 1

Hey everyone! Garrett here taking some time to do a quick day one and two in New York recap. They say New York is the city that never sleeps and these first couple of days have for sure lived up to that. We landed in New York on Monday, technically a day before the CMJ Music Marathon began, but Monday night one of the promotion companies we work with, The Syndicate, hosted a kickoff party called Conflict of Interest. Turns out, Turbo and I were on the VIP list! We got to meet…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 →

Fine Arts Film: Brooklynn Brothers Beat the Best

Next up in the RSU Fine Arts Film Series is Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best, a quirky, dark comedy about a recently dumped twenty-something from New York who is on the verge of giving up his goal of becoming a musician. Convinced by a friend to go on an impromptu cross-country tour with their signature toy instrumets, the duo’s musical journey takes them on a string of hilarious bizarre shows and disastrous encounters. The showing is free and open to the public, this Wednesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. in the Will Rogers…continue reading →

Getting DOWN in Tulsa

Sludge metal titans Down made a stop at Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom recently. This was big news for metal fans since Down is a “super group” made up of members from notable metal bands both past and present. The most recognizable of which is lead singer Phil Anselmo. Anselmo gained notoriety as the front man for legendary metal band Pantera. This show was particularly special for me as I had not seen Phil on stage since Pantera’s 1996 ‘Great Southern Trendkill Tour’. Though the opening bands, Big Okie Doom (OKC) and Warbeast (Dallas/Ft.…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 →

2012 CMJ College Radio Awards Nominees Announced!

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 →

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 →

RSU Alumni Association to present “Back to the Future” under the stars

Come enjoy a night under the stars and watch a good movie too! The Rogers State University Alumni Association is presenting “Back to the Future” outdoors on Saturday, September 22nd beginning at 8pm. Bring your kids, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the antics of Michael J. Foxx. Popcorn, beverages and glowsticks will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marisa Littlefield, Director of Alumni at mlittlefield@rsu.edu..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 →