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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 →

Fine Arts Film: Katy Perry

The RSU Fine Arts Film series is back this Wednesday with a showing of “Katy Perry: Part of Me” at 7pm in the Will Rogers Auditorium. The movie is free and open to the public. The 2012 documentary showcases the career of pop star, Katy Perry as she travels on her world tour. Critically acclaimed for its cinematography, “Katy Perry: Part of Me”, was only given a limited release worldwide and is not yet available on DVD, so this will be an exclusive presentation for the RSU Fine Arts Film Series. Dr. Hugh…continue reading →

Sunday Concerts on Guthrie Green

Guthrie Green is Tulsa’s newest attraction…with a park, outdoor theatre, fountains and a café. Located in the heart of Brady Arts District, the park was funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Located across from Mathews Warehouse, home of the “Zarrow Center for Arts and Education” and soon to house the Wood Guthrie archives, the park has been dedicated to Oklahoma’s son Woody Guthrie on his 100th birthday. Stay tuned for the Tulsa Roots music concert series that runs through October 28th. Performances begin at 2:30pm and are free to the public. Artists…continue reading →

Whale of a Tale Arts & Craft Sale

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 →

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 →

Oklahoma’s Dam J.A.M. coming Sept. 8th!

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 →

New Music in September!!!

One month into the semester and the homework is piling up, but so is the new music! What better way to study the whole night through than with great music from top notch artists. We start September off with a brand new one from Two Door Cinema Club. Having worked with producer Jacknife Lee, who also produced Silversun Pickups newest release, a lot is being hyped for this Irish band's second release. If the single is any indication, the new album Beacon should make for some great late night study sessions. Folk-rock favorites,…continue reading →

Moon Nazi’s at the Cinemark in Tulsa?!

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 →

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 →