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 + CultureNov 2: Front Porch at The Landing
Nov 4: Why Vote Jax 2
Nov 5: Riverside Arts Market
Nov 5: PorchFest 2016
Family Fun Nov 2-13: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Nov 6: Art Fusion
Sports + FitnessNov 5: Navy vs Notre Dame Game
Nov 6: Salute to Veterans 5K
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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News of the Week
- Attention on deck: Navy-Notre Dame week is here
- November Art Walk to tie into Navy v. Notre Dame
- New Omni general manager is a football fan and ‘Southern girl at heart’
- Downtown Jacksonville parking spot is now cutest park in the city
- Jacksonville’s First ‘Parklet’: Downtown Parking Space Transforms Into Outdoor Seating
- Going for the world record at Main Library
- DIA hoping to find new life for long-vacant Sax Seafood & Grill building
- Workspace: United Way marketing director starts days knowing she can ‘help change someone’s life’
- The District takes huge step forward, DDRB approves 10-year design guidelines
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DVI Updates
Salute to Service Art Walk:
Join us this Wednesday, November 2, for our Salute to Service at Art Walk. In addition to local artists, live music and food trucks, also enjoy military discounts and learn more about the Navy vs. Notre Dame game from the Jax Sports Council.
Don’t forget to head to The Jacksonville Landing for the Front Porch for more interactive games, live music and food trucks. The fun doesn’t end when the sun sets, Art Walk After Dark in The Elbow keeps the party going with drink specials, more military discounts, interactive art and arcade games till late.
Trick or Treat on the Street in #DTJax
Our 4th Annual Trick or Treat on the Street yesterday was a success! Thanks to everyone who came to #DTJax in their best costumes and to all the businesses that participated.
A Few Weeks until The Elbow Jam!
The Elbow Jam, formerly known as The Elbow Bender, returns for the second year to Downtown Jacksonville’s Entertainment District with two outdoor stages, six bands, live mural artists, dance performances and more! Plus, check out activation happening inside the bars and restaurants of The Elbow.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 17 and find more information here.
Amplified Vol. 2 CD:
We’re Looking for Interns!
If you or someone you know is looking for an internship this Spring, DVI may be the perfect fit! We are looking for marketing, events and research interns so if you love Art Walk, want to get to know Downtown better or are looking to find out how an organization like ours works, apply today! Read our blog to hear about an internship experience at DVI.
More information on the internship positions can be found here, and if you’re interested please email your cover letter and resume to haleigh@dtjax.org.
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 2014-2015. Our 2015-2016 Annual Report is coming soon!