The NEON District is home to a new wave of passion and creativity in downtown. NEON, or New Energy Of Norfolk, draws from the neighborhood’s history with the automobile industry as it moves into a new and vibrant future. Beginning with the city’s first Better Block demonstration in 2013, the NEON has become Norfolk’s ground zero for experiments in culture and community. As Norfolk’s first official arts district, NEON is home to long-time cultural institutions like the Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House as well as studio-based ventures like d’Art Center and the Rutter Family Art Foundation, all providing artists a place to make, create and show. Within a few short blocks you can see a muralist at work, take in an improv comedy performance at Push Comedy Theater, watch a live glass-working demonstration, shop for unique home goods, get a tattoo or dine out at an eclectic restaurant. The Studio at The Neon House, a modern industrial warehouse space, is what wedding dreams are made of. With brick walls, exposed beams and an 18' tall glass garage door, this space is exactly what you've been looking for! Studio at 813 Granby is the perfect, versatile space for either your ceremony or reception. The front of the space is bathed in natural light and pulls in the charm of Granby Street from its floor to ceiling windows and glass garage door, while the back of the room is a blank canvas to make all of your modern industrial event dreams a reality.
