It was a party that stretched from the Meadow Gold sign to Cain’s Ballroom. Elected officials turned out for free outdoor music, speeches and cupcakes at every turn.
Author Archives: Tim Landes
Tim Landes is the food, arts and culture editor at the Tulsa Flyer. Prior to joining the inaugural editorial team at the Tulsa Flyer, Tim spent a decade managing media relations for Cherokee Nation businesses, co-created the Cherokee Nation’s online newsroom, the Anadisgoi, and worked as a digital and features editor for the TulsaPeople Magazine. Now, he is dedicated to covering Tulsa’s art scene where community creatives are pushing boundaries and creating a stronger culture. He currently serves as the vice chair for the Cherokee Phoenix editorial board and is a board member of the Tulsa Press Club.
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5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Nov. 13-15
Take your pick of events in Tulsa this weekend, from a film festival at Circle Cinema to creating art with natural materials.
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Thousands take part in 108th annual Tulsa Veterans Day Parade
On the same day Tulsans marked the centennial anniversary of Route 66, veterans and the organizations that support them filled downtown.
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Take in the fall views of Osage Hills at Tulsa Botanic Garden’s new trails
Nearly five miles of new trails are open in far northwest Tulsa. Get there before the garden closes temporarily to prepare for its holiday lights event.
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Enjoy a midday show at The Church Studio’s ongoing Tunes at Noon series
David Oakleaf & the Open Road, Big Mike Manaha and Harmonic DNA have shows this week.
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Tulsa Mayfest will make its return to downtown in 2027
The arts festival’s future was uncertain after moving temporarily to Mother Road Market for the Route 66 centennial. It will come back to downtown next May.
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5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Nov. 6-8
Want to discover a new scene in Tulsa? We’ve got ideas for shopping local art, celebrating Día de los Muertos and seeing an OKC band rock Cain’s.
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Country legend Roy Clark called Tulsa home. Now a street is named for him.
The “Hee Haw” cohost moved to Tulsa in 1974 and spent the rest of his life in T-Town. Hundreds celebrated Roy Clark’s life and a street named after him alongside his widow Barbara Tuesday.
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Wilderado is ready to help Tulsa celebrate Route 66’s birthday
Route 66 centennial celebrations have taken over Tulsa all year long. Now they’re wrapping up with a sold-out concert at Cain’s and a Veterans Day festival.
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Spooky Tulsa stories has me searching for the ghosts and ghouls
Tim Landes has long been drawn to northeastern Oklahoma’s haunted history. Here’s what he found on an after-dark cruise through some of Tulsa’s spookiest spots.
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5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Halloweekend is here, and so is “Hamlet.” Here’s your roundup of what to do around Tulsa.
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Worlds collide as The Bobby Lees and Jason Momoa’s ÖOF TATATÁ rock Tulsa
It was a concert that could only happen in Tulsa. Fans packed The Vanguard to celebrate the return of The Bobby Lees, a band beloved by Hollywood stars and a hometown crowd.