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
Apr. 21: Jaxsons Night Market
Apr. 23-24: World of Nations Celebration
Apr. 23: 2016 Earth Day and Ecology Fair
Apr. 23: Spring Art Aviators Family Workshop
Apr. 23: Bourbon & Barbeque Festival
Apr. 23-24: Galactic Encounter Camp In
Apr. 19-24: Motown the Musical
Apr. 20: Connection Fest Line-Up Reveal
Apr. 19-21: Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile BayBears
Apr. 23: Unity Boot Camp
Apr. 23: March of Dimes 2016
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- All That Jazz
- Relay for Life comes to #DTJax this April
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- SPARK Grantee Spotlight: Nicole Holderbaum & Jax Kid’s Murals
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News of the Week
- JTA shows concepts for a regional transportation center
- Council considering $729,000 for art at Duval County Courthouse
- See inside Cowford Chophouse’s latest progress
- Barbecue, bakery planned for Jacksonville’s downtown
- Ribault Lady Trojans celebrated with #Bluesday in downtown Jacksonville
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DVI Updates
JTA Wants Your Opinion:
The Jacksonville Transit Authority held a design showcase on April 18 to show the public three different design concepts for their new project, the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC). JTA would like public comments to help decide the future direction of this project so check out the designs here and email JTA your opinions by April 19 at 5pm.
Jazz Fest After Dark in the Core:
There is a lot of excitement surrounding this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and rightly so since it’s back in the core of #DTJax! The fun does not end with Jazz Fest, as there is Jazz Fest After Dark with ten stages, over 60 acts and all for free. Make sure to check out the website for more information and the full line-up.
So mark your calendars for May 27-28 for #JFADjax!
PSA for #DTJax Residents, Employees and Vistors:
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will now be penalizing those who jaywalk with a hefty $114 fine. So, save yourself the hassle and only cross in crosswalks when the walking guy gives you the okay!
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.