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story by Lynn Lofton photos courtesy of Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES AT THE OHR-O’KEEFE MUSEUM OF ART
rom November 1 through Feb. 24, 2018, motorcycles will be
in the spotlight at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in the I.P. Casino Gallery and
Welcome Center Gallery.
“This exhibition will feature 12
rare, vintage, unusual and landmark motorcycles manufactured between 1900 and 1970,” said Brenda Blount,
rodger Wilder
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
Rodger Wilder of Balch & Bingham Law Firm in Gulfport recently received the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP) Curtis E. Coker Access to Justice Award for his personal commitment to probono work and efforts to increase access to quality legal services.
This award is presented annually to an individual, law firm or organization that has provided outstanding pro bono legal services. Within the past year, Wilder estimates that he has participated in 20 pro bono trials.
“During my term as State Bar president, I recognized the need for people to have access to the judicial system,
1950 Vincent Rapide; 1957 Triumph Thunderbird; 1950 Sunbeam S7; 1958 Harley Davidson; 1938 Moto Guzzi.
There will be vintage posters, art, motorcycle attire and memorabilia. The museum is also presenting a
series of restoration and customizing programs during the exhibition. Guest lecturers will discuss the process of motorcycle collecting, as well as, the cultural influences of motorcycles.
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi 228.374.5547 www.georgeohr.org
receives legal aWard
photo courtesy of Balch & Bingham LLP
regardless of their ability to pay,” Wilder said. “Access to justice is a critical part of our constitutional and governmental structure; it is not a luxury, but a necessity.”
MVLP was formed in 1982 and is the nation’s first formal association of a state bar association, the Mississippi Bar Association, and the
Legal Services Corporation. Since its origination, MVLP has helped thousands of underserved Mississippians gain access to attorneys and courts, all thanks to the
volunteer efforts of those willing to donate their
time and talents to help improve the lives of others.
director of development. “This first motorcycle exhibit at OOMA presents the motorcycle from a cultural, design and sculptural context, as well as
an examination of preservation and restoration techniques involved in showcasing and maintaining vintage, classic and antique motorcycles.”
The motorcycles exhibited are; 1911 Excelsior; 1908 Thor; 1930 Harley Davidson VL; 1937 Indian Chief; 1919 Victoria (BMW); 1929 BMW;
www.mvlp.net | 601.960.9577
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