Event facility on 6th Ave. S. opens

At first, Troy Wallwork was just looking for a bigger office for his tech company, DataPerk, which had outgrown its space.

But what he got was a building with a bonus — a facility that could house his office on one side and still leave a massive space for hosting a variety of local events.

That’s how Southside’s Haven event venue got started.

Only six months old, Haven, at the corner of Sixth Avenue South and 25th Street South, is a refurbished warehouse with exposed brick walls, concrete floors, metal rafters and big beams.

“It offers a big, wide, open space, a blank canvas for anyone who wants to add an urban touch to their event,” said Jackie Rowell, event coordinator for Haven.

The 20,000-square-foot venue will have an open house July 14, 5 to 9 p.m., for anyone wanting to check out the space.

Haven, which started booking events in January, already has a variety of events from weddings to expos planned, Rowell said.

It also has played host to rehearsal dinners, organizational meetings and nonprofit fundraisers, she said.

Tours are possible and can be booked through Rowell, and a preferred list of vendors is available for anyone interested in holding an event at Haven. The venue also is able to provide tables, chairs, AV equipment and a stage.

For more information about the event venue, go to eventsathaven.com or find it on Facebook by searching “Events at Haven” or call 536-7233.