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The following is this week’s issue of the #DTJax Weekly Update e-newsletter. To receive this in your email inbox each week, sign-up here.

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Things To Do Downtown

Arts & Culture

• Art Studio Tour with Doug Eng at CoRK Arts District
• Open Mic Poetry Night at Chamblin’s Uptown

• Jacksonville Home + Patio Show at the Prime Osborn Center. Runs through Sunday, March 3.
• MOSH After Dark: Kombucha with Moonbooch at MOSH
• TEDxFSCJ Salon: Leonardos of the 21st Century at MOCA Jacksonville

• Bold City Contemporary Ensemble at Friday Musicale
• First Friday Cosmic Concert at MOSH
• Puttin’ On The Ritz at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
• Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss: Chick with Hits Tour at the Florida Theatre

• An Evening of Nonsense: Under the Hatter’s Hat at The Lexington Hotel
• Blackout Poetry at Chamblin’s Uptown
• Book Signing with Kathy Garland at Chamblin’s Uptown
• The Dinner Detective at The Omni
• The God of Hell at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company. Runs through Sunday, March 3.
• Great Guitar Gathering with John Jorgenson Quintet at the Florida Theatre
• Jacksonville Symphony Gala at Times-Union Center
• Monster Jam 2019 at TIAA Bank Field
• Whale of a Sale at Jacksonville Fairgrounds

• Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias: Beyond The Fluffy at Times-Union Center
• Jacksonville Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert at Times-Union Center

Live Music & Nightlife 

• Elements of D&B at Myth Nightclub

• Hip-Hop Vs Reggaeton at Myth Nightclub
• Pints and Pucks with JAXSPORTS Young Professionals at Intuition Ale Works
• Stand Up/Open Mic Comedy Night at Justice Pub
• Who Rescued Who at River City Brewing Company

• Black History Month Celebration at GLHF Game Bar
• Eric Carter & Co. at Breezy Jazz Club
• Harlem’s Own: Lyric Live at The Cypher at De Real Ting Cafe
• The Jazz Jam Session at Justice Pub
• Kurt Lanham at River City Brewing Company
• Thursday Trivia at Bay Street Bar & Grill
• Thursday Trivia at Burrito Gallery Downtown

• The Band Be Easy at Bistro Aix
• Fat Cactus at That Bar At The Arena
• Flipturn, Miles from London, Boston Marriage, Solafide + more at 1904 Music Hall
• Mardi Gras Jacksonville at Mavericks Live
• The Ouija Brothers at River City Brewing Company
• TGIF with Mike Shackleford and Dean Spry at Hemming Park
• We The Plug Presents: MOGUAI at Myth Nightclub

• Carlos Mendoza at Myth Nightclub
• Celebrating Jazz with The Bad Boyz at Breezy Jazz Club
• Metal Power House Tribute Show at Mavericks Live
• Nerd Trivia Night:Post Apocalypse 2nd Edition at Bay Street Bar & Grill
• Rakim of Eric B & Rakim at 1904 Music Hall

• Cruxshadows at Mavericks Live
• The Drip Presents: D3V at Myth Nightclub
• Karaoke Sundays at Bay Street Bar & Grill
• Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead

• Rock N Roll Karaoke with DJ Randall at Dos Gatos

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#DTJax News

• Tuesday Editorial: More great Downtown public art on the way
• Beatles tribute band, Rain, to play in Jacksonville next month, celebrating Abbey Road anniversary
• First look inside the renovated Barnett Building Apartments in Downtown Jacksonville
• Changing the urban landscape in 2019
• Downtown is one step closer to a bike share
• Organization eyes downtown sites, including Landing, for future aquarium
• As the Landing demolition is planned, area developers imagine what’s next
• VyStar President and CEO Sheds Light On Credit Union’s Strategy
• Daytime “Urban Rest Stop” For Homeless People Opens In Downtown Jacksonville
• Aundra Wallace: Jacksonville needs new approach as economics change

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Downtown Vision Updates:

Mardi Gras Meets #DTJax at NEXT WEEK at Art Walk! Experience Mardi Gras in Downtown Jacksonville on March 6! Enjoy local art, live music, food trucks, 15+ blocks of programming and 35+ participating venues at #ArtWalkJax. Highlights: Procession on Laura Street: Bring your noise-makers and meet us at the intersection of Independent and Laura at 5:45 p.m. for a Mardi Gras-inspired procession to the Main Stage in Hemming Park, led by Spice and the Po Boys! Headquarters @ Hemming Park: Enjoy live music by Spice and the Po Boys from 6-8:30 p.m. Be sure to pick up complimentary beads and masks at the Art Walk tent while supplies last. Plus, grab a bite from the Happy Grilled Cheese, HapaLi and Latin Soul Grille. Kids Zone in Hemming Park: Bring the kids to enjoy a magic show by Crossroad Magic, activities by My Gym, jump roping by Jump 4 Jax and face painting! Vagabond Flea @ Hogan Street: Check out this creatively curated market that features local artists, quality makers, upcyclers, vintage and antique sellers, and more on Hogan Street, one block down from Hemming Park. Want to know more? Details.

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Stories From BlogDTJax.com

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2017-2018 Annual Report   Have you ever wondered, “what exactly does DVI do in a year?”    From expanding the Ambassador program by 50% to installing 80,000 LED lights for the “Lights on Laura” installation to topping 100,000 followers on @DTJax social media, check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2017-2018. Read or download the PDF here.     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 Downtown Jacksonville’s progress. Read or download the PDF here.           2019 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.