Friday Vibes and Decisive Moments

If your week felt like a marathon, consider this the finish line with a view.

First Friday is back to reclaim the sidewalks of Downtown Raleigh, and this month, the Morning Times Cafe is serving up more than just caffeine. On Friday, April 3, 2026, documentary photographer Thomas Way debuts his solo exhibition, Oak City Street, in the shop’s upper gallery.

Way has spent over a decade acting as Raleigh’s unofficial visual biographer, documenting the “decisive moments” of our shifting urban landscape. From the grit of Fayetteville Street to the quiet portraits of the people who make this city hum, it’s a raw, unvarnished look at the place we call home. Grab a double espresso, climb the stairs, and see if you can spot a younger version of your favorite street corner.

📍 10 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
📅 Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
💰 Free admission
📎 tmwphoto.com

It’s the perfect excuse to act sophisticated while actually just being there for the people-watching and the pastry. See you in the gallery!

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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