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
October 4: Succulent Terrarium Make & Take
October 4: Free to Play Wednesday
October 4: Zine Release Party
October 6: Paws for Giving
October 6: Fall Mega Adoption Event
October 6: Taste of Black Jacksonville
October 6: Improv Comedy Show
October 6: Hispanic Heritage Amateur Night
October 7: Author Talk: Jane R. Wood
October 7: Filipino Pride Day
October 7: Night at the Library
October 8: Hourglass Talent Search
October 9: Jacksonville Job Fair
Family Fun
October 4: Oktoberfest @ Art Walk
October 4: Midweek Market
October 6: Music in the Plaza
October 6: First Friday Cosmic Concert
October 7: Riverside Arts Market
October 7: Science of Parenthood Live
October 8: Shopkins Live!
Live Music + Nightlife
October 4: One Step Ahead of the Law Brass Band
October 4: Whiskey Wednesday and Kilt Night
October 4: Horror at Bay Street
October 4: Art Walk After Dark
October 4: The Lyricist Live
October 5: GEEK Trivia
October 6: Puttin’ on the Ritz
October 6: Smooth McFlea
October 6: Spade McQuade and the Allstars
October 6: Hollywood Undead
October 6: Somatic at 1904 Music Hall
October 6-8: The Florida Oktoberfest and Music Festival
October 7: Jimmy Solari
October 7: Spanky the Band
October 7: Nerd Trivia Night
October 7: Love Sick Radio Tour
October 7: The Raisin Cake Orchestra at The Volstead
October 7: Manifest Turns One birthday party
October 8: Swing Night Out: The Volstead
October 9: Game Night at Hourglass Pub
Sports + Fitness
October 5: Spliffs Gastropub Yoga
October 5: Sunrise Yoga
October 6: Yoga on the Lawn
October 6: Free Community Health Fair
October 7: Optimal Fitness Opportunity Bash
October 7: Community Yoga – Benefiting Hurricane Irma Relief
October 8: Sunday Sweat Session
October 5: Sunrise Yoga
October 6: Yoga on the Lawn
October 6: Free Community Health Fair
October 7: Optimal Fitness Opportunity Bash
October 7: Community Yoga – Benefiting Hurricane Irma Relief
October 8: Sunday Sweat Session
October 9: October class for a cause
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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
- Art Walk plans massive Oktoberfest event, with pre-purchase drink tickets offered for the first time
- Alex Coley Q&A: Unlocking Jacksonville core’s unrealized potential
- Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront sells for $109 million
- Barnett Bank Building wins Downtown Development Review Board approval
- The Big Picture: Public art offers supersized culture Downtown
- Uncovering Jacksonville’s Emerald Necklace
- Downtown Vision Inc. releases State of Downtown report, noting area’s growth
- The Cawton Report: ‘State of Downtown’ shows billions in projects
- Downtown Jacksonville’s 8,600 residents on cusp of luring thousands more neighbors
- Bold Events announces concert series at Daily’s Place to kick off every home Jaguars game
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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.
- First Watch: 192 Riverside Ave.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Found in #DTJax: Intuition Ale Works
- Your guide to Oktoberfest @ Art Walk
- Post-Irma resources and ways to get involved
- Your guide to Game Day in #DTJax
- The Music of #DTJax
- The Dog Side of #DTJax
- Jacksonville Public Library: Jax Makerspace
- The 5 & Dime Theatre Camp, a Class Act
- Dine-in In #DTJax
- Relax in #DTJax
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DVI Updates:
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. Since the beginning of 2016, Downtown has seen more than $80 million in completed development projects, such as the Winston Family YMCA and Daily’s Place Amphitheater. More than $2 billion in projects are currently under construction or proposed. Read about currently development, employment and residential trends in this 18-month look at the progress in Downtown Jacksonville from January 2016-June 2017. Read or download the PDF here.
Today is the last day to purchase a block of Oktoberfest drink tickets in advance to share. Purchase 4 and get the 5th free! Perfect for an office outing or happy hour. Visit iloveartwalk.com to pre-purchase your beer tickets.
2016-2017 State of Downtown Report:
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. Since the beginning of 2016, Downtown has seen more than $80 million in completed development projects, such as the Winston Family YMCA and Daily’s Place Amphitheater. More than $2 billion in projects are currently under construction or proposed. Read about currently development, employment and residential trends in this 18-month look at the progress in Downtown Jacksonville from January 2016-June 2017. Read or download the PDF here.
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.