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
Family Fun Apr. 6-10: Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen
Apr. 7: Jacksonville Suns Season Opener
Apr. 8: Magic Class
Apr. 8: One Day Day Camp: Geo-Caching
Apr. 9: Hug a Survivor Festival 2016
Live Music + NightlifeApr. 6: Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom
Apr. 6: Spark Walk After Dark
Apr. 9: E.T. & the Orchestra
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- The Spark Walk Experience
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- Relay for Life comes to #DTJax this April
- SPARK Grantee Spotlight: Nicole Holderbaum & Jax Kid’s Murals
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News of the Week
- Key U.S. team World Cup soccer qualifying match heading to Jacksonville’s EverBank Field
- TEDxJacksonville expanding its venue for its fifth year
- New system will make using free Wi-Fi Downtown a lot easier
- ULI recommends changes to MOSH, Friendship Fountain River City Brewing
- Here’s who is performing at the Jacksonville Jazz Fest
- St. John & Partners moving Downtown, investing $2M into build-out at Riverplace Tower
- Expanded and free Skyway service during Spark Walk April 6
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DVI Updates
Spark Walk + Creator Innovation Day Have Arrived!
This Wednesday, April 6, we will celebrate Creators on the streets of Downtown Jacksonville with the First Wednesday Spark Walk from noon to 10 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to spend the afternoon with coworkers, friends or family Downtown. With Creators, artists, food trucks, live music and entertainment, this is a day you won’t want to miss! And don’t forget about Spark Walk After Dark in The Elbow for continued fun, art and music till late.
Thursday, April 7, will be Creator Innovation Day at The Hyatt which provides Creators and Entrepreneurs with information, tools and workshops to move ideas from concept to company. This all day conference is a great resource for those looking to start a business, for small business owners or for entrepreneurs. There is still time to get your early bird ticket for only $20, so make sure you register here today.
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.