2015

  • Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour a Raleigh holiday tradition
    December 28th, 2015

    The Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour is a quaint and charming stroll through centuries of different architectural styles. Thanks to local residents and the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood, many homes have remained intact and with their original charm. For the past 44 years during the holidays, select homeowners have opened their doors so families can experience the classical style. Community service is important… Read More »

  • Design Gallery Donations Benefit Women’s Shelter
    December 21st, 2015

      This year we’re making the holidays personal by helping our friends at The Design Gallery Salon spread the word on an important donation drive supporting the Women & Children’s Shelter of The Salvation Army of Wake County. “While Christmas is a time of celebration, we can’t forget the many families in Wake County who don’t even… Read More »

  • “In the wind” with Ray Price
    December 16th, 2015

    Ray Price photo by Christer Berg for his Portraits With Purpose project.   “Never take what happens to your clients personally.” Advice to a young Scott Misner from a mentor and former boss that I still think very fondly of to this day. Worst advice I’ve ever received. Why? Because it’s always personal with you. Having the… Read More »

  • Museum Exhibit Highlights Motorcycle Culture in Raleigh
    August 23rd, 2015

    News & Observer columnist Lori D.R. Wiggins visited our “Bobbers, Baggers & Bikers” exhibit recently. A short excerpt is shown here with full article at the N&O. I’m always giddy when we learn things we don’t know because we never knew we ought to know. And it’s especially cool when the new knowledge destroys all we… Read More »

  • News & Observer Visits COR Museum Motorcycle Exhibit
    August 21st, 2015

    Last weekend we were thrilled to get together with News & Observer reporter Lori Wiggins and a few of the subjects from the latest City of Raleigh Museum motorcycle exhibit. Dr. Robin Dail, Pastor Mike Beasley and “Cobra” our buddy Cornell Chandler. Keep an eye out for Lori’s Midtown Muse column this Sunday talking about just how diverse… Read More »

  • Sir Walter Raleigh, the motorcyclist
    August 7th, 2015

    We’ve had fun helping the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) pull together this month’s “Bobbers, Baggers & Bikers” exhibit on the history of motorcycling in Raleigh. We uncovered 100 years of motorcycle culture with lots of biker facts, portraits of riders, and five of the coolest historic bikes in North Carolina. In the process of… Read More »