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 + CultureMar. 24: Andy Warhol’s Factory Films
Family Fun Mar. 23: Take it To Heart Health Screening
Mar. 26: Riverside Egg Hunt
Mar. 27: 7th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Mar. 27: Easter Brunch
Live Music + NightlifeMar. 23: Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire
Mar. 24: Bob Saget
Mar. 24: The Legend of Zelda Symphony
Mar. 25: Mad Cowford Student Show!
Mar. 26: Cornhole for a Cause
Business + Networking
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- Relay for Life comes to #DTJax this April
- SPARK Grantee Spotlight: Nicole Holderbaum & Jax Kid’s Murals
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News of the Week
- One Spark releases full list of creators for April event
- Downtown Jacksonville development meeting attracts millennials
- Florida v. Georgia game to stay in Jacksonville for at least five years
- Men’s salon gets boost from Downtown Investment Authority
- Jaguars amphitheater, flex field construction to begin next month
- Worldwide IT plans move to headquarters Downtown
- Why Fifth Third Bank moved to an innovative workspace Downtown
- Iconic Real Estate Investments buys Doro property Downtown
- Cryotherapy spa and lounge planned for Brooklyn Station
- Hobnob owners seek to be part of Brooklyn revitalization
- Improvement work to begin on Jacksonville’s Main Street bridge
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DVI Updates
Our Urban Oasis Gala Was a Success!
The DTJax inaugural Urban Oasis Gala was an amazing success this past Saturday! It was truly one for the books with over 200 attendees, a fantastic space and ambience, delicious food and drinks and great music all night long. The proceeds from the Gala and silent auction are going to fund parklets Downtown to further beautify and green out streets.
We would like to congratulate the winners of our Downtown awards:
- Ambassador of the Year: Lydia Cobbert
- Downtowner of the Year: Alex Coley
- Downtown Business of the Year: Sweet Pete’s Candy
- Downtown Achievement Award: Jessie Ball duPont Fund and Sherry Magill.
Thank you for all your hardwork in making #DTJax a better place everyday!
A big thank you to all of our sponsors who made this night possible, especially PRI Productions, Auld & White Constructors and Everbank. Also, a special shout-out to our fantastic caterers, Black Sheep and beverage providers, Intuition Ale Works, Bold City Brewery and The Jacksonville Landing.
Thank you again to everyone who volunteered, donated and came out to help us celebrate #DTJax. Make sure to visit our Facebook page to look at all the pictures from the night!
Spark Walk + Creator Innovation Day:
One Spark will be comprised of two days, two events in April:
On Wednesday, April 6, we will celebrate Creators on the streets of Downtown Jacksonville with a First Wednesday Spark Walk from noon to 10 p.m.
Thursday, April 7, will be Creator Innovation Day at The Hyatt which provides Creators and Entrepreneurs with information, tools and local resources to move ideas from concept to company. Register here to be a part of Creator Innovation Day.
Mark your calendars and we’ll see you in April!
Volunteers Opportunities:
Want to get involved in the community? Sign up today to volunteer at First Wednesday Spark Walk on April 9.
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.