Tim Landes

Food, Arts and Culture Editor

What I do here

I am the food, arts and culture editor, which means it’s my job to tell you about all the fun things to do, places to eat and artists to support across the metro. I’m passionate about our arts scene and love putting a spotlight on our community’s creatives who are pushing boundaries and creating a stronger culture.

My Background

I am an award-winning journalist and photographer and a proud Cherokee Nation citizen raised on the reservation in Claremore. I grew up in awe of the late great Will Rogers, and I continue to look up to him. After graduating from Claremore High School (go Zebras!), I earned an associate’s degree at Rogers State University before transferring to Oklahoma State University. It was there I started in journalism as an assistant sports editor before becoming sports editor and later as editor-in-chief.

I interned in sports at The Tulsa World and worked for South Central Golf Magazine before spending a decade working for Cherokee Nation Businesses in media relations. My biggest highlight there was co-creating Anadisgoi, which is our Tribe’s online newsroom. Previous to this job, I served as digital editor and features editor for TulsaPeople Magazine for six years. I currently serve as vice chair of the Cherokee Phoenix editorial board and on the Tulsa Press Club board. 

Where can you find me in Tulsa?

I’m likely at Josey Records, Magic City Books, Circle Cinema or enjoying live music at one of our many great venues here in town. I enjoy drip coffee and a conversation at DoubleShot, Pony Coffee or Foolish Things. If I’m dining out, it’s likely at one of our outstanding Mexican restaurants, Bird & Bottle, Red Light Chicken or Coney I-Lander. There’s also a good chance you’ll see me doing street photography around downtown.

I also moderate events for Tulsa Press Club, Magic City Books and Circle Cinema.

Journalistic ethics

I aim to be accurate and fair, thorough and thoughtful. I don’t accept money or favors from anyone who might be involved in my coverage and reviews.