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Instagram of the Week
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
Wednesday, December 5
- 15 Views Book Tour at Chamblin’s Uptown
- Art Walk at Jacksonville Main Library
- Exiles, The Back Story from Nicholas McNally at Southlight Gallery
- First Wednesday Art Walk
- Front Porch Christmas at the Jacksonville Landing
- Hot Cocoa Bar and Open House at The Carling 11 East
- Water + People: State of Our Waters at MOCA Jacksonville
- 2nd Annual Totally Lit Hanukkah Party at Hemming Park
- Holiday Pop Up Market at MOCA Jacksonville. Runs through Thursday, Dec. 20.
- Jacksonville Symphony Presents: Holiday Pops at the Times-Union Center. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 9.
- Movies on the House: Bill Cunningham in New York at MOCA Jacksonville
- Lauren Daigle: The Behold Christmas Tour at Times-Union Center
- 27th Annual Community Nutcracker at The Florida Theatre. Runs through Saturday, Dec. 8.
- Puttin’ On The Ritz at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
- Question of the Week at Breezy Jazz Club
- Supernatural Creation Convention at the Hyatt Regency. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 9.
Family Fun
- 2018 Gingerbread Extravaganza at the Jacksonville Historical Society. Runs through Friday, Dec. 28.
- Candy Cane Classes at Sweet Pete’s. Runs through Monday, Dec. 10.
- Jacksonville Children’s Chorus Downtown Dazzle Light Show. Runs through Monday, Dec. 31.
- Holiday Arts & Crafts at Intuition Ale Works. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 23.
- Boy Scout Workshop: Environmental Science at MOSH
- MOSH Science and History Boat Tours
- Riverside Arts Market
Live Music & Nightlife
- Art Walk at Justice Pub
- The Christ Thomas Band at MLG Jax
- OTR’s Special Xmas at The 5 & Dime
- Silent Disco at Myth Nightclub
- The Lyricist Live: Year’s End Cypher at Hollywood Cuts
- Back to the 80’s party at River City Brewing Company
- Déjà vu Beach Band at the Jacksonville Landing
- Karly Monday at Island Girl Downtown
- Retro Friday at GLHF Game Bar
- The Snacks at The Volstead
- TGIF at Hemming Park with Mike Shackelford and Friends
- We The Plug Presents: Blackout 1011 at Myth Nightclub
- Zach Deputy and Mike Pinto at 1904 Music Hall
Sports, Health + Fitness
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#DTJax News
- Plan to renovate Downtown Ambassador Hotel advances
- JTA launches bus lines, micro-transit options
- 10-story mixed-use Brooklyn development approved
- Orlando group expands Downtown Jacksonville speakeasy plan to include arcade, entertainment venue
- City Council poised to approve $2 million for new visitor center
- Downtown Thumbs: Thriving cities have vibrant downtowns, authors say
- City approves permits for former annex, courthouse demolition
- The Cawton Report: Boyer working to streamline Downtown zoning rules
- Rapid, scalable connectivity comes to downtown
- 10 Best Big Cities to Live in Right Now
- Finally, Progress in Jacksonville’s Downtown Developments
- Solar Sidewalks, Roads Could Be Part Of Downtown Jacksonville’s ‘Innovation Corridor’
- First Coast businesses set up holiday events, light shows
- Downtown visions: Four business leaders share what they believe the urban core needs
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New businesses in #DTJax:
150 Riverside Ave. #307
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211 N. Laura St.
Now Open! (through the holidays)
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400 N. Hogan St.
Now Open!
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223 N. Hogan St.
Now Open!
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Coming Soon
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120 E. Forsyth St.
Coming Soon
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345 E. Bay St.
Coming Soon
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120 E. Forsyth St.
Coming Soon
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225 E. Coastline Dr.
Coming Soon
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112 W. Adams St.
Coming Soon
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- #DTJax Holiday Events 2018
- #DTJaxSalutes Veteran Ambassadors
- Downtown Ambassador Spotlight: Cindy Ray
- National Outdoors Month in #DTJax
- Celebrating the St. Johns River in #DTJax
- Street Art in #DTJax
- Found in #DTJax: FORGE 3D Printing Studio
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DVI Updates:
Tickets are going fast for the inaugural #DTJax Awards Breakfast!
Celebrate the people and projects making a difference in Downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday, December 11, from 7:30-10 a.m. at The River Club.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include breakfast and complimentary parking. Buy your tickets or table today.
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VyStar Credit Union Presents: Spirit of Giving Art Walk NEXT WEEK
Give the gift of local this holiday season when you shop at #ArtWalkJax. There’s plenty to do and see with the entire family this month including:
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DVI is looking for fun, talented interns for the Spring!
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2017 State of Downtown Report
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. As we watch Downtown “potential” turn into action, we have a lot of successes to celebrate. Read about current development, employment and residential trends in this 12-month look at the Downtown Jacksonville progress. Read or download the PDF here.
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2016-2017 Annual Report
Have you ever wondered, what exactly does DVI do in a year? Check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2016-2017. Read or download the PDF here.
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2018 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities
Downtown’s signature monthly event, First Wednesday Art Walk attracts 5,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with 35+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 15th year, Art Walk celebrates the local art scene by featuring hundreds of artists, performers and live music acts. Be a partner today! Download the kit here.
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