Cover Story and Articles
- The secret ingredient at KC restaurants: ink
A photo essay documenting Kansas City chefs and their tattoos, as part of a Village Voice Media wide project. Worked with art director and freelance photographer to post pictures on the website as a slideshow.
- It's Oil Boiler's boomtown -- we're just living in it
A profile of a rather incestuous art collective that has taken multidisciplinary performances to new heights in Kansas City.
- Jack Stack is the new tailgate caterer of the Royals
One of the best barbecue restaurants in the city brings its wares to Kauffman Stadium.
- Bacon Fest slowed hearts, quickened loins this weekend
Be still my bacon-loving heart: my day at an annual bacon celebration.
- "No glove, no love": 5 songs that encourage using condoms
- Kansas City crowns new Miss Vixen 2011
I reviewed a local pin up competition in Kansas City. You can also see video I took from the event.
- 'All I Do Is Click' proves safety and Autotune don't always mix
Three local teens make a laughable video about car safety.
- Is Standard Style's fashion magazine too white for Kansas City
A local boutique's fashion catalog is devoid of diversity: shouldn't it reflect the town it's based in?
- The Max on Troost: Four questions about the coming bus line
Rapid transit -- a relatively new addition to the city scape -- was set to expand to one of Kansas City's busiest and longest streets.
- Desperately seeking Big Boi at the Jones
I went to a Big Boi performance and all I got was a blog post and a mean-spirited tweet.
- A celebration of KC jazz great Ahmad Alaadeen
I was lucky enough to join an entire community in honoring Mr. Alaadeen before he passed away.
- Murs at the Jackpot
Concert review.
- 'We Will Make You Whole Again' with this short film download
Local film makers debut their short film at an area bar.
- The Pitch Flickr Pool Post of the Week
As web editor, I created a Flickr pool for area photographers to add their pictures to. Once a week, I picked a stand out photo from the pool and talked to the photographer about the circumstances behind the image.
Who doesn't love a good listicle? This one listed five popular songs that proved one should wrap it up before getting down, just in time for Valentine's Day.
I regularly wrote copy for The Pitch's Day and Night event calendar, previewing area events across the metro area.
- Rick Ross comes to Kansas City
A concert preview
- Remembering Buck
Buck O'Neil, a local hero and Negro League great, was honored at the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City
- Record Swap
A record fair raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
- Flip the beer
A flip cup tourney raises money for Harvesters.
- Is it any wonder?
David Bowie themed party
- So you think you can dress?
Fashion industry event highlights trends for KC-based fashionists.
I was a regular barfly for The Pitch, writing up impressions of bars and restaurants in the Greater Kansas City, MO area as well as the burbs of Kansas.
- Cosmos
Bar Review
- Tommy's Tavern
Bar Review
- RG's Lounge
Bar Review
- 54th Street Grill and Bar
Restaurant Review
- All Star Pizza and Pub
Restaurant Review
- The Brewtop Pub and Patio
Bar Review
- Lenexa Longbranch Steakhouse
Bar Review
- Tailgaters Bar & Grill
Bar Review
