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
September 6: First Wednesday Art Walk
September 6: Studio Opening Party – Rachel Huff Smith
September 6: Free to Play Wednesday
September 6: MOCA Teacher Open House
September 6: StringStrangStrung Make+Take at MOCA!
September 7: Betsayda y la Parranda El Clavo en JAX
September 7: BizTech Awards
September 9: Riverside Arts Market
September 9: America at a Crossroads
September 10: Super Roll Sunday
September 11: Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert
Family Fun
September 6: The Court Urban Food Park Mid Week Farmers Market
September 6: Yappy Hour Meet Up
September 7: Sunset cruise in Downtown
September 8: Music in the Plaza
September 8: MOSH $5 Fridays
Live Music + Nightlife
September 6: Art Walk After Dark
September 6: Paramore
September 7: CAPtivating Cocktails at The Volstead!
September 7: APOCALYPTICA – Plays Metallica By Four Cellos
September 7: DUVAL is for Lovers: Emo, Pop Punk, Throwback
September 7: GEEK Trivia!
September 8: 1st Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Mixer
September 9: I am BoomyB presents: The Still Real Entertainment Concert
September 9: The Blues is Alright Tour
September 9: The Werks + Passafire at Mavericks Live
September 9: Bryan Adams
September 9: Beyond The Realms Of Metal Fest
September 10: Adam Ant at Florida Theatre
September 10: Damian Marley
September 10: Lurk City at Myth Nightclub
September 10: Open Stage Open Mic Night at Hourglass
September 6: Paramore
September 7: CAPtivating Cocktails at The Volstead!
September 7: APOCALYPTICA – Plays Metallica By Four Cellos
September 7: DUVAL is for Lovers: Emo, Pop Punk, Throwback
September 7: GEEK Trivia!
September 8: 1st Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Mixer
September 9: I am BoomyB presents: The Still Real Entertainment Concert
September 9: The Blues is Alright Tour
September 9: The Werks + Passafire at Mavericks Live
September 9: Bryan Adams
September 9: Beyond The Realms Of Metal Fest
September 10: Adam Ant at Florida Theatre
September 10: Damian Marley
September 10: Lurk City at Myth Nightclub
September 10: Open Stage Open Mic Night at Hourglass
Sports + Fitness
September 7: Sunrise Yoga
September 8: Southern League Playoffs – Fireworks!
September 9: RAM Ride – Family Bike Ride
September 10: Community Yoga – On the River – Benefiting Yoga 4 Change
September 8: Southern League Playoffs – Fireworks!
September 9: RAM Ride – Family Bike Ride
September 10: Community Yoga – On the River – Benefiting Yoga 4 Change
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Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities:
First Wednesday Art Walk
Help us make #ArtWalkJax a success and support all of your favorite local artists, performers, food trucks and businesses! Sign up here.
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#DTJax News
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- Jacksonville mayor talks safety, downtown development
- Food truck court introduces grocery options
- Sunday Lead Letter: Great progress is being made Downtown
- Mayor Curry rolls out stimulus budget: 100 new cops, $131 million for infrastructure
- UNF will bring Entrepreneurship Center to Downtown in 2018
- The District signs deal for riverfront hotel on Southbank
- Jaguars, Bold Events bring unique business twist to downtown Jacksonville
- Laura Street Trio, Barnett Bank incentive package approved by City Council
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New businesses in #DTJax:
- The Happy Grilled Cheese: 219 N. Hogan St.
- Tossgreen: 76 S. Laura St.
Coming soon:
- Cowford Chophouse: 101 E. Bay St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- The Dog Side of #DTJax
- Jacksonville Public Library: Jax Makerspace
- The 5 & Dime Theatre Camp, a Class Act
- Dine-in In #DTJax
- Must-try Summer Drinks in #DTJax
- Get out on the water this summer in #DTJax
- Summer Family Fun in #DTJax
- Relax in #DTJax
- IntoGo: Jacksonville’s First Fun App
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DVI Updates:
September Art Walk
Dog Days of Summer
Bring your four-legged family members for a fun, family-friendly night downtown to say goodbye to summer at the Dog Days of Summer Pet walk! Beat the heat and enjoy music, a magician and special pet vendors.
Art Walk After Dark
The end of summer celebration continues in The Elbow during Art Walk After Dark from 9 p.m. to late! Hangout in Downtown’s entertainment district with live music at 1904 Music Hall, Hourglass Pub and Myth Nightclub. Enjoy award-winning cuisine, behind-the-scenes tours at The Florida Theatre, and great memories at all your favorite spots.
PARK(ing) Day 2017
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open source global event where citizens, artists, activists, organizations and businesses temporarily transform metered parking spaces into short term public “PARK” installations. If you are an organization or business who would like to participate in PARK(ing) Day on September 15, download the manual here or email ari@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 2015-2016.