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
Jan. 18: MLK Jr. Parade
Family Fun
Jan. 9: MOSH Little Learners
Jan. 18: Peppa Pig Live!
Live Music + Nightlife
Jan. 12 – 17: 42nd Street
Jan. 14: The Elbow Social
Jan. 15: Jazz Discovery Presents Jon Irabagon
Jan. 16: Christian McBride
Jan. 16: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Jan. 17: Wild, Wild West
Sports + Fitness
Jan. 16:Blue-Grey All-American Game
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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News of the Week
- MOCA Jacksonville rebrands with new logo and new web site designed to ‘invite people in’
- How Ken Babby is taking the Jacksonville Suns into a new phase
- After resignation of Elton Rivas, One Spark plans major changes
- Hemming Park sets new goals for 2016
- Overland Bridge Work Could Cause More Delays In Downtown Jacksonville
- Renderings of the new Shands Bridge
- City Rescue Mission opens cold weather shelter
- ELBOW MURAL: Miami artists create mural in The Elbow district
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DVI Updates
Downtown Vision, Inc.’s Inaugural Gala
Come and celebrate Downtown at DVI’s Urban Oasis Gala Saturday, March 19, 2016! There will be cocktails, dining and dancing – with live music by the Chris Thomas Band – silent auctions and animal encounters by MOSH all leading up to the Downtown awards. All proceeds from the gala will benefit the Downtown Parklet Program. Khaki and safari attire encouraged. The gala will last from 6:00-10:30 p.m. and take place at 100 North Laura, 9th Floor, 100 N. Laura Street. Register today.
Downtown Stakeholder’s Meeting
Mark your calendar to join Downtown Vision, Inc. for the next Downtown Stakeholders Meeting. The meeting will be January 26th at 8:30 a.m. in the Ed Ball Building, 1st Floor Training Room at 214 N. Hogan St.
We’d Love to Hear From You:
- Art Walk Visitor Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NF6GJRS
- The Elbow Entertainment District experience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJFP77