Instagram of the Week
Thanks to everyone who joined us this past Friday at the #DTJax Gala: Classic Hollywood. We had a great time celebrating Downtown Jacksonville with you all, raising funds for our Placemaking initiatives and had so much fun on the dance floor! Major thanks to @Cre8Jax for snapping pics and covering the event for us.
Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured as the next Instagram of the Week.
New and Noteworthy
Saturday Yoga
@ RAM Returns
Beginning this Saturday, March 5th, morning yoga will ramp back up at Riverside Arts Market. Bring your mats, practice your vinyasa & shop small when the market opens. Saturday morning yoga takes place each Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. under the Acosta bridge. Learn More.
Fat Tuesday
Bayou Bash
On Art Walk Wednesday: Celebrate Fat Tuesday at the Volstead! Join Volstead for a little Voodoo in the Bayou as they live up the Mardi Gras madness. Look forward to some swinging jazz from The Raisin Cake Orchestra, themed cocktails, swamp chic decor and a little mystic mojo. Learn More.
GATE River Run
One of Jacksonville’s beloved annual runs returns this weekend! Whether you’re a 15K runner or if 5K is more your style, the GATE River Run is fit for everyone. Run the bridges and get outside this Saturday, March 5th. Learn More.
Help Improve #DTJax
Please share your feedback with us utilizing these three surveys for a chance to win a $100 #DTJax Gift Card:
DTJax Resident Survey
DTJax Employee Survey
DTJax Visitor Survey
Downtown Jacksonville
Take a self-guided tour of Downtown Jacksonville’s arts and culture scene, with featured art hubs and lots to explore in between.
James Weldon Johnson Park
135 W Monroe St.
Browse works by #ArtWalkJax artists and enjoy music by Paul Ivey with the Souls of Joy, food trucks, a beer garden and more.
The Breezeway at VyStar Tower
100 W. Bay St.
Enjoy a musical performance from Dean Winter and The Heat and shop with your favorite Vagabond Flea vendors. Grab a bite to eat from Bread and Burger, Bread and Board or Estrella Cocina, or grab a warm cup of coffee from Vagabond Coffee Co.
The Jessie (Ball duPont Center)
40 E. Adams St.
Stop by the Corner Gallery and enjoy the newest installation, Many Small Gestures by Sheila Goloborotko. Visit the many artists and vendors inside the building and don’t miss music by DJ Enerji and Dats Pressure. Plus, enjoy a Jump 4 Jax performance and food trucks at the loading dock.
March Art Walk Highlight: Enjoy an expanded Vagabond Flea Market during First Wednesday Art Walk. Shop with local artists and vendors who will be set up outside of Bank of America Tower (located on the corner of Bay and Laura Street).
Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union
#DTJax’s Favorite Concert Series Returns!
When: April 7, 14, 21 & 28
Where: Riverfront Plaza | 2 W. Independent Drive
Opener: Southern-fried funk band Dirty Bird & The Flu
Openers: Hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul band Katz Downstairz & hip-hop musician, DJ, host, podcaster, actor and journalist Mr. Al Pete
Openers: Alt-country/Americana band Dean Winter and the Heat & genre-defying and cinematic instrumental group Jon Stickley Trio
Openers: Getaway band Glazed & alternative/indie band Lunar Vacation
Help Improve Downtown Jacksonville
Each year Downtown Vision (DVI) evaluates the state of Downtown Jacksonville and collects data on how to improve the Downtown experience. Please share your feedback with us utilizing these three surveys for a chance to win a $100 #DTJax Gift Card:
DTJax Resident Survey
DTJax Employee Survey
DTJax Visitor Survey
Upcoming #DTJax Events
1904 Anniversary Block Party
March 5 at 5 p.m.
@ 1904 Music Hall
Stop by 1904 Music Hall on Saturday, March 5th and celebrate 10 years of live music in downtown Jacksonville! The block party kicks off at 5 p.m. with two stages of live performances, art vendors, food trucks and Axe Champs Mobile Axe throwing. The event is free to attend. Learn More.
Art Bikes Tour
March 6 at 11:55 a.m.
@ Downtown Jacksonville
Hidden Jacksonville leads incredible tours that showcase the public art and hidden beauty in and around Jacksonville. This is a 3 hour guided tour that explores the river, downtown and Riverside neighborhoods. Learn More.
Symphony in 60
March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
@ Jacksonville Center
for the Performing Arts
Arising shortly after painters like Monet and Renoir revolutionized the visual art world, composers such as Debussy, Ravel and Fauré turned from the emotional extremes and large scales of Romanticism. Join Gonzalo Farias and the Symphony in this world of watercolors made sound. Learn More.
Every Saturday, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, enjoy a beautiful outdoor market. Shop local produce, handmade goods and dine at your favorite food trucks.
Check out this week’s line-up!
James Weldon Johnson Park
Don’t miss out on all of the events going on in the park this month, including lunchtime musical performances and weekend festivals! View the schedule.
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Get Involved
Activating Jacksonville’s Riverfront
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is helping to convene a series of conversations about how best to activate our city’s downtown waterfront for the benefit of all of our residents and visitors. Visit their page to learn more.
1st Downtown Jacksonville: The Future of the Shipyards
1st DownTown Jacksonville is a platform created to help communicate, advocate and unite supporters who share the same passion for Downtown. Check out their website to learn about plans for The Shipyards, a path toward the Stadium of the Future and community investment by the Jaguars and Iguana Investments.
Updates from Downtown Vision
Downtown Vision’s
2020-2021 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2020-2021 Annual Report.
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