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Can you believe that 2019 is right around the corner? Before you make New Year’s Eve plans, be sure to check out all of the events going on in #DTJax! With the Christmas holiday landing on a Tuesday, there will not be a Weekly Newsletter sent out on Dec. 25th. Happy Holidays from DVI!
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Instagram of the Week
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
- Holiday Pop Up Market at MOCA Jacksonville. Runs through Thursday, Dec. 20.
- FSCJ Artist Series: A Christmas Carol at the Times-Union Center
- Horton’s Holiday Hayride at The Florida Theatre
- Noche De Parranda at Jacksonville Landing
- Planetarium Night Live at MOSH
- Delfeayo Marsalis: New Year’s Eve Party at Breezy Jazz Club
- Kuumba: A New Year’s Eve Celebration and African Ball at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
- Jacksonville Symphony Presents: New Years Eve from Vienna
- New Years Eve Fireworks Presented by City of Jacksonville
- New Years Eve Party at MOCA Jacksonville
Family Fun
- 2018 Gingerbread Extravaganza at the Jacksonville Historical Society. Runs through Friday, Dec. 28.
- Candy Cane Classes at Sweet Pete’s. Runs through Monday, Dec. 31.
- Factory Tours at Sweet Pete’s Candy.
- Jacksonville Children’s Chorus Downtown Dazzle Light Show. Runs through Monday, Dec. 31.
- Holiday Arts & Crafts at Intuition Ale Works. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 23.
- Holiday Train Display at MOCH. Runs through Monday, Dec. 31.
Live Music & Nightlife
- Holiday Party featuring The Heavy Pets, Universal Green at 1904 Music Hall
- Purplo Live at The Cypher at De Real Ting Cafe
- Thursday Night Trivia at Burrito Gallery Downtown
- Ying Yang Twins at Mavericks Live
- Caribbean & Karaoke at De Real Ting Cafe
- Eric Carter and Company at Breezy Jazz Club
- Retro Friday at GLHF Game Bar
- RnBMostly: A R&B Pop-Up Party at The Justice Pub
- Smokestack at River City Brewing Company
- The Spill Canvas Holiday Show at 1904 Music Hall
- Stevie Fingers at Island Girl Downtown
- TGIF with Kim Reteguiz at Hemming Park
- We The Plug Presents: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Myth Nightclub
- MOBA Monday at GLHF Game Bar
- Monday Night Funk Jam at 1904 Music Hall
- Rock N Roll Karaoke at Dos Gatos
- Battle Royal Tuesday at GLHF Game Bar
- Christmas Bash at Live Bar
- Musicians Jam Session at That Bar at the Arena
- Xmas Indie Dance Party at The Justice Pub
Wednesday, December 26
- The Cypher 10 Year Celebration at De Real Ting Cafe
- The Midnight Hour at 1904 Music Hall
- Thursday Night Trivia at Burrito Gallery Downtown
- Trivia: 2018 Recap at GLHF Game Bar
- Austin Park at Jacksonville Landing
- LPT at 1904 Music Hall
- #MoreRealThanFunny Comedy Show at The Justice Pub
- TGIF with The Groove Coalition at Hemming Park
- Retro Friday at GLHF Game Bar
- The Snacks at The Volstead
- Wade B, Allen Higgs and Dixie Highway at Mavericks Live
- We The Plug Presents: RIOT TEN at Myth Nightclub
- Bald Eagles Band at Fionn MacCool’s
- Christmas Jazzy Sunday with the Katz Downstairz at Jacksonville Landing
- Karaoke Sundays at Bay Street Bar & Grill
- Laugh Lounge at Dos Gatos
- Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood New Years Eve-Eve at 1904 Music Hall
- Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead
- Yashira, Meatwound, Thunderclap and Unearthly Child at The Justice Pub
- The Main Squeeze New Years Eve at 1904 Music Hall
- MOBA Monday at GLHF Game Bar
- New Year’s Eve 2019 Black & Gold at Myth Nightclub
- New Year’s Eve Celebration at Jacksonville Landing
- New Year’s Eve Celebration at Mavericks Live
- Rock N Roll Karaoke at Dos Gatos
- #SouthbankNYE at River City Brewing Company
Sports, Health + Fitness
- Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears at Veterans Memorial Arena. Runs through Friday, Dec. 28
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Get Involved
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Sheriff’s Watch Meeting
Join JSO officers and community members for monthly discussions about crime issues facing our neighborhoods and hear progress updates. Details. When: Wednesday, December 19, 11 a.m.
Where: Main Library, 303 N. Laura St.
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#DTJax News
- Phase Eight Theatre Company Brings Thought-Provoking Performances to MOCA Jacksonville
- Jacksonville bookstore owner pushes to revitalize downtown
- New Downtown parking garage wins DDRB approval to expand
- 65 people become U.S. citizens at Jaguars game
- Downtown: Thanks to booming membership, Winston YMCA plans to expand to roof
- Downtown Thumbs: New projects receive important funding support
- Downtown: A picture of progress
- Jacksonville downtown receives national historic distinction
- Wolf & Cub owner launches festive window display collaboration in downtown Jacksonville
- Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority puts convention center plans on hold
- Mayor hopes to move jail away from Downtown within 5 years
- Ambassador Hotel renovation could breathe new life into Downtown Jacksonville
- Business owners excited about potential small-scale downtown development project
- 7 restaurants, bars coming to Downtown Jacksonville
- A taste of the new MLG restaurant in Downtown Jacksonville
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New businesses in #DTJax:
150 Riverside Ave. #307
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211 N. Laura St.
Now Open! (through the holidays)
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400 N. Hogan St.
Now Open!
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223 N. Hogan St.
Now Open!
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Coming Soon
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120 E. Forsyth St.
Coming Soon
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345 E. Bay St.
Coming Soon
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120 E. Forsyth St.
Coming Soon
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225 E. Coastline Dr.
Coming Soon
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112 W. Adams St.
Coming Soon
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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- #DTJaxSalutes Veteran Ambassadors
- Downtown Ambassador Spotlight: Cindy Ray
- National Outdoors Month in #DTJax
- Celebrating the St. Johns River in #DTJax
- Street Art in #DTJax
- Found in #DTJax: FORGE 3D Printing Studio
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