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
Live Music + NightlifeJuly 6: Art Walk After Dark
July 9: The Black Ball
July 9: Fabulous Woman Pageant
Sports + FitnessJuly 5-7: Free Yoga at Unity Plaza
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- 6 Sweet Places in #DTJax
- #DTJax. There’s an App for that!
- 2016 Happy Camper’s Guide in #DTJax
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
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News of the Week
- Live music and barbecue are center stage at July Art Walk
- Downtown Vision releases new app highlighting urban core
- Lamping tells JBBA that Downtown’s strength critical to Jaguars
- Riverside Thai restaurant to open new eatery at The Landing
- Townhomes added to plans for The District on the Southbank
- Work underway on amphitheater, flex field at EverBank Field
- Workspace: Sweet Pete’s owner says, ‘Who wouldn’t want to make candy? It makes people happy’
- Brit Floyd at the Florida Theater in Jacksonville, FL
- JTA brings a healthy twist to Downtown bus station
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DVI Updates
Red, White and BBQ Art Walk:
Just a few days until First Wednesday Art Walk – Red, White and BBQ. Continue the celebration with live music by The Band Be Easy, local art, delicious brews and more! Plus, don’t miss the Front Porch at The Landing and Art Walk After Dark in The Elbow. For more information, check out our website. So get on your most patriotic garb and we’ll see you July 6!
We Have an App! #DTJax
Our new app, #DTJax, is now available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. It’s the best way to know what is going on, with a full list of our events, things to do and places to eat and drink. The app also provides information that can be found on our website including parking, hotel options and various directories.
Download today so you can know what’s up Downtown!
Take our Parklet Survey:
We need to hear your opinion! Please take just a few minutes and fill out this survey. In doing so, you’ll be helping to shape our #DTJax parklet program!
St. John’s River Taxi and Tours:
With the warmer, summer weather here to stay for awhile, enjoy it on the water with the St. John’s River Taxi! The River Taxi is now available for eco tours, Jacksonville Zoo trips and sunset river cruises.
Running every thirty minutes, the river taxi stops at the Northbank Riverwalk at The Landing, the Southbank at Friendship Fountain, Southbank at the The Doubletree Hotel, Southbank Riverwalk at The Lexington Hotel and at Metropolitan Park during special events. For more information, visit their website here.
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 2014-2015.