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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Instagram of the Week
Photo by @meaniepants
Tag your Downtown photo #DTJax
for a chance to be featured.
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts + Culture
Feb 14-19: Jersey Boys
Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Love Show
Feb 16: Hans Hofmann
Feb 17-19: Jacksonville Auto Show
Feb 17-Mar 2: Night, Mother
Feb 19: Sleeping Beauty
Family Fun
Feb 14: Taffy Class
Feb 15: Soda Pop Shop Class
Feb 18: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live
Feb 18-19: Monster Jam
Live Music + Nightlife
Feb 14-19: Cocktail Artist Series
Feb 14: Valentine’s Day: 2 Days 2 Ways
Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb 14: Valentine’s Dinner on the River
Feb 15: Yes
Feb 16: TobyMac
Feb 17: River City Music Festival
Sports + Fitness
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#DTJax News
- New restaurant concept set to open Downtown
- Letters show CSX’s interest in moving 550 employees to Bank of America Tower Downtown
- City set to approve grants for Barnett Bank, Laura Street Trio
- St. John & Partners spends $2M on ‘cool, unique and different’ Downtown office
- See inside the newly opened 5 Loaves 2 Fish
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- How to do Valentine’s Day in #DTJax the right way
- Business Spotlight: HOBNOB
- IntoGo: Jacksonville’s First Fun App
- Artist Spotlight: Viktor Lazarev
- The St. Johns River Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
- Downtown Vision’s 2015-2016 Annual Report
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- #DTJax. There’s an App for that!
- Downtown’s Upswing: 2015 State of Downtown Report
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DVI Updates
Early bird ticket prices end this Sunday, 2/19!
Join us for the 2nd Annual #DTJax Gala!
Saturday, February 25, 2017 | 6-9 p.m.
Friendship Fountain, 1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207
(35 and under and must show ID)
Early bird pricing ends February 19.
Volunteers needed for #DTJax Gala!
Volunteer opportunities are now available for the #DTJax Gala! Come volunteer at one of the most photogenic backdrops of our city, Friendship Fountain, and help benefit a riverfront activation initiatives program.
Take our DTJax Employee & Resident Surveys!
Each year Downtown Vision evaluates the state of Downtown Jacksonville and collects data on how to improve the Downtown experience. If you live or work in DTJax (Northbank, Southbank, Brooklyn/Riverside Avenue, LaVilla or the Stadium District) we want to hear from you.Respondents will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to the Downtown restaurant or retailer of their choice. A winner will be selected in January 2017 and contacted via the email provided.
Take the DTJax Employee Survey here.
Take the DTJax Resident Survey here.
2017 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities:
Downtown’s signature monthly event, First Wednesday Art Walk attracts 10,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with more than 60 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 14th year, Art Walk celebrates the local art scene by featuring hundreds of artists, performers and live music acts. Be a partner today! Download the kit here.
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.