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 + CultureSept 29: MOCA Draw and Drink
Family Fun 
Live Music + NightlifeSept 29: New Kingston and SensaMotion
Sept 30: Jonny Lang at Florida Theatre
Sept 30: Complicated Animals at Unity Plaza
Sept 30-Oct 2: Rachmaninoff and the Rite
Oct 1: Ron White Live
Sports + FitnessOct 3: Y-Fit Bootcamp
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Game Day Like a Local in #DTJax
- Friday Nights in September Dedicated to Local Music, Arts, Culture and Community in Hemming Park
- Adding Art to the Streets of #DTJax
- The St. Johns River Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
- Downtown’s Upswing: 2015 State of Downtown Report
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News of the Week
- JAX Chamber, SCORE crowdfunding workshop draws dozens of startups considering alternative capital sources
- See inside: Downtown history could be yours for $2 million
- Food trucks to return to Hemming Park
- Pam Zambetti retiring from Downtown gallery to concentrate on her art
- Omni Jacksonville gets new general manager
- Jacksonville Transportation Authority scores $399K federal grant for ‘rides to wellness’
- Jacksonville’s safety standards for Downtown parklets exceed other cities
- Nonprofit news: Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center renovates classroom for girls
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DVI Updates
One Week Till Oktoberfest!
In just 8 days, we will be celebrating the 4th Annual Oktoberfest at Art Walk, our biggest Art Walk of the year! Hosted by Curtis Dvorak, Oktoberfest will include a polka band, contests, a carnival zone, a kids zone and of course, German beer and the traditional tapping of the keg!
What’s the best way to enjoy Oktoberfest? VIP of course! VIP tickets include unlimited food and beverages, private bathroom access, #DTJax swag and more. Purchase your VIP tickets today!
For more information, visit iloveartwalk.com #ProstDTJax!
Volunteer for Oktoberfest:
With more people than a general Art Walk, Oktoberfest calls for more volunteers! Volunteers are needed to assist with the different zones, pass out flyers, biergartens and more. Sign up here today!
Amplified Vol. 2 CD:
Listen to some of the best musical talent our city has to offer with this two-disc, 40-song compilation album. Download your free copy of Amplified Vol. 2 here!
We’re Looking for Interns!
If you or someone you know is looking for an internship this Fall or 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.