We can’t think of a better way to see the latest home design trends in person. | Renderings courtesy of Building Industry of Greater Louisville; GIF by LOUtoday
Calling all home design enthusiasts — your September just got busier.
Whether you’re in the market for a new home or someone who just loves home interiors (we’re guilty of the latter), you’ll want to mark your calendars for Homearama 2024.
This year’s event continues the new tradition that started last year. Instead of being held in one community, Louisvillians will be able to tour 17 new luxury custom-built + model homes located throughout the region.
Produced by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville (since 1968), the three-week-long event showcases the latest in building trends, technology + interior design. Here’s what to know before you go:
🗓️ Mark your calendars
The show will take place on Sept. 6-8, Sept. 13-15, and Sept. 20-22. The tour hours are:
The Prospector | 4,388 sqft | 5 BD, 4.5 BA + a three-car garage
The Brixley | 2,440 sqft | 4 BD, 4.5 BA + a three-car garage
Empty Nest | 3,881 sqft | 5 BD, 3.5 BA + a two-car garage
The Washington | 3,653 sqft | 4 BD, 3 BA + a two-car garage
The Avondale | 3,134 sqft | 3 BD, 3 BA + a two-car garage
The Greenbriar | 1,997 sqft | 3 BD, 2.5 BA + a two-car garage
The Salerno | 3,088 sqft | 4 BD, 3 BA + a three-car garage
🎟️ Grab tickets
Snag tickets online for $12 or pay $15 (cash only) at the door. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Active and retired military enter free with an ID at the door.
Bird Watching Through the Lens of Your Camera | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $90 | Learn how to capture photography of birds in their natural environment from published photographer Mike Matthews.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
PTO Brunch, Fresh Farm Market, and Live Jazz Happy Hour | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Stop by for a boozy mid-week brunch with a live DJ, then stick around for a farmer’s market + jazz performance in the afternoon and evening.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Neon Nights | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Paristown | Free | Get a high energy, full-body workout in this class that blends cardio + strength training.
Friday, Aug. 23
PopCon Louisville | Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Kentucky International Convention Center | $18-$175 | Get up close and personal with creators you know from movies, TV, comics, and gaming.
Iron and Wine | Friday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall | $42.50-$85 | See the indie-folk singer-songwriter known for 2007’s “Flightless Bird, American Mouth,” which was featured in the movie “Twilight.”
Another lane closure is planned for the Sherman Minton Bridge. Eastbound lanes on I-64 will be shut down from 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 as part of the ongoing bridge renewal project.
Community
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, “Once Upon an Orchestra” returns to the Louisville Free Public Library. Members of the Louisville Orchestra will make 16 stops at LFPS branches through March 2025, performing original music that corresponds with a classic children’s book. See the full schedule for the free series.
Civic
Calling all young artists — submissions for the second annual Paint the Plow program are now open, where local schools + students can submit artistic designs for the Louisville Metro Snow Team and other plows across Kentucky. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 6.
Eat
The new restaurant inside the Speed Art Museum will open for the first time Wednesday, Aug. 21. 1927 by Marigold will serve a menu include banana pudding, biscuits, and avocado toast from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. (WDRB)
Sports
We’re less than two weeks away from the start of the 2024 college football season on Saturday, Aug. 31. Do you have your gameday ‘fit ready? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Drink
ICYMI, 7 Brew’s newest stand, located at 5000 Maple Spring Dr., is now open — and serving up tasty sips. Can’t decide what to get? Ask your brewista for a recommendation. Check out the new stand.*
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