Homearama returns to East Beach
Tidewater Builders Association heads back to Norfolk’s East Beach community for its Fall 2010 Homearama showcase of homes. Homearama is a 16-day single-site display of fully furnished and fully landscaped custom showcase homes that demonstrate the latest in home construction, design, furnishings and technological innovations. The event will feature 9 homes and one condominium villa. The custom homes range from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and are priced from $500,000 and up.
The event marks the second time this premier new urbanist coastal community has hosted the event. In 2004, Homearama featured the neighborhood’s original 16 homes, highlighting porches, bay front greens, park-like open spaces, sidewalks and other elements of a traditional neighborhood development. Today, more than 250 families make it their home.East Beach is a unique initiative between the developers, East Beach Company LLC, the City of Norfolk and Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority.
Show Hours: The show is open Oct. 16-31, noon until 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ticket sales will stop one hour before closing.
Admission:
General admission is $10 for a one-day pass and $17 for a two-day pass. Active duty and retired military guests and seniors (62 or better) get a $2 discount Mon.-Thurs. Only one discount applies. No discounts Fri., Sat. and Sun. Children 12 and under and guests in wheelchairs are free.
Feature Homes:
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A Tribute to the Armed Forces, built by Richardson/Viridian Homes, will pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the armed forces.
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The Charity House, built by Scott Crumley of Crumley Group, will be sold to benefit St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children. The home’s interior design was contributed by professionals from the International Interior Designers Association.
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The German Sister City House, built by Simpson Builders Inc., will pay tribute to Norfolk’s sister city, Wilhemhaven, Germany.
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The Norfolk House, built by Bill Ore LLC, will highlight the host city of Norfolk.
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The Idea House, built by Stephen Alexander Homes, features historical styles of the past using modern materials with special emphasis on the kitchen, an outdoor kitchen and a three-season porch as well as a high-tech audiovisual system.
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An exhibit center with more than 150 booths showcasing housing-related products and services.
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A full-color glossy Plan Book with information on all of the homes.
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A variety of workshops and entertainment are scheduled throughout the event.
Events:
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Military Appreciation Day, on Monday, Oct. 18, military guests can take advantage of buy one, get one free admission with a valid military identification card.
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Realtors Day, sponsored by TowneBank, set for Wednesday, Oct. 20, invites area realtors to be admitted free all day long with a business card and ID. Early birds enjoy a hearty breakfast from 9:30-11 a.m.
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Kids-a-Rama, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31. Staff from St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children will host games and activities for children.
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A Taste of Norfolk, from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, sponsored by Virginia Natural Gas and Hampton Roads Magazine, invites guests to sample cuisine from Norfolk restaurants and vote for their favorite.
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Mother’s Day Out, Tuesday, Oct. 26, gates open early at 10 a.m. to accommodate mothers with school age children.
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School Day is Tuesday, Oct. 26, when pre-authorized chaperoned high school and college drafting/design classes can visit the show, with scheduled tours beginning at 11 a.m. Contact Mary Hearring at (757) 305-9018 for details.
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The Homearama Furniture Sale from noon-6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, where visitors will get the chance to purchase their favorite furnishings and décor from the Homearama homes. Free entry tickets for the sale will be given to all Homearama visitors in their show bag during the event.
Directions to East Beach: (place link from East Beach Website)
East Beach is located in Norfolk off of Shore Drive.