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EVENT REPORT 02.24.09 12:30 PM

National Home Show's First-Ever Housewarming Party Adopts '30s Theme With Jazz Band, Dancers

The National Home Show's Housewarming Party
Photo: Shaun Mitchell/National Home Show

Following in the steps of other consumer shows (the Interior Design Show, Canada Blooms), the National Home Show threw its first opening-night party at the Direct Energy Centre Friday, an event the show's manager, Lisa Barnes, said was long overdue. "The National Home Show is one of the largest commercial shows in North America, so we thought we should be kicking this off properly," said Barnes. "It was the right time to do it."

Changes at the 2009 National Home Show—now in its 58th year—include a date switch from April to February, and a new spokeperson, Extreme Home Makeover host Ty Pennington, who couldn't attend the event due to other commitments. Barnes said the inaugural Housewarming Party served as a platform to celebrate the changes and raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. The bash also gave the show a boost of publicity thanks to its presenting sponsor, CityLine. CityLine's Tracy Moore also hosted the evening. MORE >>

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