BANFII - logged!

I had several cool things happen to me yesterday -

The Eddie Kennison Foundation called to inform me that I had been selected as their official photographer. Eddie Kennison is Kansas City Chiefs' All Pro Wide Receiver.

Eddie Kennison and his wife, Shimika, formed Quick Start - The Eddie Kennison Foundation in 2003 to make a difference in the Kansas City area, as well as, Eddie's hometown of Lake Charles, LA. The organization's focus is two-fold - raising awareness and generating funds for the auto-immune disease, Lupus, and giving back to the community through its scholarship program. Shimika has been diagnosed as one of the 1.5 million Americans afflicted with Lupus, so the foundation's mission truly hits close to home!

The Kennison's host several major fundraising events throughout the year. My first coverage is on May 13^th at the Coaches and Players' Ball. This is an annual Black-Tie event where 300 guests (KC Chiefs' players and coaches) come together to support the Eddie Kennison Foundation.

The images below were from a November 2005 shoot...

And the second surprise....

Kansas City's new upscale casual dining experience - Check out a virtual tour at TONICDINING.COM

I was also given the opportunity to display my work at Tonic (all thanks to Kendall - my good ole boy who can't stop hooking me up) - a downtown Overland Park restaurant. Tonic is perhaps one of the coolest restaurants in Overland Park. It is located in the heart of downtown Overland Park.

The owner of Tonic (Kevin Polian) is really determined about creating a unique dining experience for his patrons. Kevin would like to display my work on the numerous flat panel screens that are strategically placed throughout the restaurant.

Throughout the day, slideshows of images from my trips to London, Toulouise (France), Belgium, Nigeria, New York, Houston and Kansas City will displayed on all of the TV screens. When you are in the Kansas City area, make it a point to visit Tonic - if you are into authentic and delicious food, this is the place to be!!!