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
Feb 1: First Wednesday Art Walk
Feb 1: Kesha
Feb 1: Porch Party at Candy Apple
Feb 2: Symphony in 60
Feb 5: Art Fusion
Family Fun
Live Music + Nightlife
Sports + Fitness
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#DTJax News
- Dozens of art projects slated for Downtown, most by the summer
- DIA approves grant capped at $7.9M for Southbank apartment project
- Live Bakery and Bar planned on Bay Street
- St. John & Partners spends $2M on ‘cool, unique and different’ Downtown office
- See inside the newly opened 5 Loaves 2 Fish
- Bold Events announces first set of shows to perform at new amphitheater by Everbank Field
- See inside Hobnob’s new gallery and event space
- Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says even after two shootings, Downtown is still a safe place
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Artist Spotlight: Viktor Lazarev
- The St. Johns River Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
- Downtown Vision’s 2015-2016 Annual Report
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- #DTJax. There’s an App for that!
- Downtown’s Upswing: 2015 State of Downtown Report
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DVI Updates
February Art Walk Volunteers Needed!
Share the love at #ArtWalkJax and support all of your favorite local artists, performers, musicians, food trucks and businesses.
Buy your tickets to the #DTJax Gala: River of Dreams!
Join us for the 2nd Annual #DTJax Gala!
Saturday, February 25, 2017 | 6-9 p.m.
Friendship Fountain, 1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207
(35 and under and must show ID)
Early bird pricing ends February 19.
Take our DTJax Employee & Resident Surveys!
Each year Downtown Vision evaluates the state of Downtown Jacksonville and collects data on how to improve the Downtown experience. If you live or work in DTJax (Northbank, Southbank, Brooklyn/Riverside Avenue, LaVilla or the Stadium District) we want to hear from you.Respondents will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to the Downtown restaurant or retailer of their choice. A winner will be selected in January 2017 and contacted via the email provided.
Take the DTJax Employee Survey here.
Take the DTJax Resident Survey here.
2017 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities:
Downtown’s signature monthly event, First Wednesday Art Walk attracts 10,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with more than 60 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 14th 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.
2015 State of Downtown Report:
Downtown Vision, Inc. released an 18-month summary on the state and growth of Downtown Jacksonville. This report provides details on development successes and announcements, office and employment trends, residential growth, retail mix, arts and culture, tourism, transportation and more. Read the report in it’s entirety on our blog or visit dtjaxreports.com to download the PDF.
DVI Annual Report Available:
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 2015-2016.