Arts and Entertainment
January 25, 2025
From: NARI Milwaukee Spring Home Improvement ShowJoin us for the NARI Milwaukee Home Improvement Show at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center! Meet over 150 home improvement and remodeling experts - all members of NARI Milwaukee, whose code of ethics pledges honesty, integrity and responsibility.
Live Chats in The Park
Join us during your visit for short presentations on topics from gardening tips to simple ways to elevate and put personality into your home decor.
Schedule:
Friday, February 14, 2025
11:30am - Creating your "Forever Home" with Universal Design - Susie Feia of Feia Construction
Let your home live up to its full potential through all of life's stages, with Universal Design features.
12:30pm - Growing Indoor Plants to Brighten Your Home and Relieve Stress - Melinda Meyers
Flowers generate a smile in just a few seconds and that positive feeling lasts for days. Boost your mood and reduce stress with colorful and blooming indoor plants. Melinda will share tips on selecting and caring for plants to grow or give as gifts.
2:00pm - Indoor Air Quality and Your Home - Levi Oxford of Everdry Waterproofing of Wisconsin
Discussing factors and solutions to promote the health, comfort, and safety of your home.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
11:30am - How can solar power work for you? - Adam Cocker of Watt's Up Engineering
Explore how solar power can work for you and learn about the federal and state rebates and tax credits available to help you save money.
12:30pm - Fragrant Plants Sure to Elevate Your Mood & Garden Enjoyment - Melinda Meyers
Plant a bit of aromatherapy to elevate your mood and bring back fond memories from your past. Look for opportunities to include fragrant plants in all areas of the landscape. Include a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers that provide fragrance throughout the year.
2:00pm - Exploring LED Technology - Kevin Ester of IQ Automation
Discover the potential of LED technology, its energy efficiency, versatility, and innovative applications for enhancing lighting in modern spaces.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
11:30am - Creating Your Dream Outdoor Living Space - Rob McDonald of Excel Custom Contractors
Learn what design elements and items are needed to create the ultimate backyard oasis utilizing custom decks, patios, pergolas, patio covers, fire pits, lighting, outdoor kitchens, hot tubs and swim spas.
12:30pm - Create an Oasis on a Deck, Patio, or Balcony - Melinda Meyers
Create an outdoor oasis on your patio, deck, or balcony. Whether it’s a space to escape, share with others, or entertain, we will look at ways to make it your space. We will look at plantings, container gardens, and other ways to screen unwanted views and create a sense of privacy. Then, we’ll fill your oasis with sounds, fragrant plants, and beauty to create the space of your dreams.
2:00pm - Greenhouse Grove Award Presentations
Join us as we crown this year's Greenhouse Grove winners. We will award the school with the "best techincal execution" their trophy as well name the "Fan-Favorite" Greenhouse.
Friday - Sunday
Greenhouse Grove
The NARI Milwaukee Foundation is debuting its first-ever NextGen Trades Challenge for local students. This year's themed project is Greenhouse Grove. A collection of eight greenhouses designed and built by area high school students will be on display in a beautiful landscape created by LandCrafters.
Participating high schools include Franklin, Greendale, Mukwonago, Muskego, Oak Creek, St. Francis, South Milwaukee, and Whitnall.
Each greenhouse will be judged by a panel of design and construction professionals appointed by the NARI Milwaukee Foundation. There will be a trophy given to the school with the "best technical execution" as determined by our judges. There will also be a "fan-favorite" award given out to the school that receives the most votes from the show attendees.
2025 College Interior Design Exhibition
Spark your imagination by visiting beautifully designed biophilic spaces by local interior design students.
What is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design is the practice of incorporating nature into indoor spaces to create a calming environment that can improve health, well-being, and productivity.
NARI Milwaukee Foundation Raffle
Come learn about the NARI Milwaukee Foundation and purchase some raffle tickets to win Fabulous Prizes.
Date: February 14 - 16, 2025
Time:
Friday, February 14, 2025 - 10 AM- 8 PM
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - 10 AM - 5 PM
Location
Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214