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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 

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Things To Do Downtown

Arts & Culture

• Downtown Wine Down at Cowford Chophouse
• Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Class at Creative Veins
• Nelson Mandela International Day: Kickoff to Freedom Gala at TIAA Bank Field

• Billy Buchanan’s Sock Hop Dance at Friday Musicale
• By the Water: An Exhibit by Alma Ramirez at Cathedral Arts Project. Runs though Friday, October 25.
• Member’s Preview: Project Atrium by Khalid Albaih at MOCA Jacksonville

• 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Celebration Day at MOSH
• Bluegrass, Beer and Barbecue at Hemming Park
• Book signing with local poet Eric Jackson at Chamblin’s Uptown
• Bridge Eight Poetry Workshop at MOCA Jacksonville
• Skyway Saturdays
• Spotlight Giant Improv Comedy Show at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company

• Summer Movie Classic Series: The Shawshank Redemption at The Florida Theatre

• Level 2 Acting Class at Creative Veins

Live Music & Nightlife 

• Brush Strokes: A Paint Night at Myth Nightclub

• J.W. Teller, Charlie & Abigail and Connor Hickey at The Justice Pub
• We The Plug Presents: HE$H & Bommer at Myth Nightclub

• Dierks Bentley at Daily’s Place
• Nightcrawler at The Justice Pub
• Oh Sleeper, Famous Last Words, Convictions and more at 1904 Music Hall
• Tebe Zalango Live at The Cypher Open Mic at De Real Ting Cafe
• Thursday Trivia at Burrito Gallery Downtown

• Full Moon Folk at Island Girl Cigar Bar Downtown
• July’s Beat Battle at Spliff’s Gastropub
• Ladies of Country, Pop &Soul at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
• The Rolling Stones: No Filter Tour at TIAA Bank Field
• We The Plug Presents: Beat the Clock at Myth Nightclub

• Anuel AA at Daily’s Place
• Peace and Love Tour at The Florida Theatre
• Submerged by Elevate at Myth Nightclub

• Afton Shows at 1904 Music Hall
• BASS STATION at Myth Nightclub
• I KNOW MOE at The Justice Pub
• The Playground featuring Scribes & Vibes at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
• Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead

• Cocktail Workshop: Angel’s Envy at The Volstead
• Rebecca Day Live at Hemming Park
• Rock N Roll Karaoke at Dos Gatos

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#DTJax News

• Post Malone ‘Runaway Tour’ coming to Jacksonville
• Call Box: One iconic sign replaced by another that symbolizes city skyline
• UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helping future entrepreneurs
• Residence Inn by Marriott approved in Brooklyn
• Not just the Landing: Mayor, new DIA CEO offer updates on Downtown projects
• VyStar proceeds with $4.3 million Downtown project
• Thursday Letters: Views on JEA, Sen. Kamala Harris, Nate Monroe and our Downtown
• Jax mayor says Jags, city are ‘verbally close’ to agreement for Lot J

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Downtown Vision Updates:

We’re Hiring! Join our team as Events Manager or Experience Manager! For a full description of both positions and how to apply, click here.

Internship Opportunity DVI is looking for fall interns. If you’re a college student in your sophomore, junior or senior year of college, or a recent graduate looking for marketing and events experience, we want you! Learn more here.

YMCA Group Workout Classes at Corkscrew Park! FREE group workouts at The Corkscrew – #DTJax’s new outdoor public gym located on the Northbank Riverwalk in the shade of the Acosta Bridge – presented by Winston Family YMCA and City of Jacksonville. These certified trainer-led classes take place each Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. so bring yourself and a friend and get your sweat on. (Bathrooms & water fountain on site.)

Back to School SmARTs at #ArtWalkJax! Check out next month’s Art Walk: Back to School SmARTS on August 7 featuring live music, local art, fun activities and other festivities! Adam Street Eats:  Visit featured restaurants on Adams Street during Art Walk like Breezy Jazz Club, De Real Ting Cafe, Gili’s Kitchen and Kazu Sushi Burrito. Pick up discount coupons at participating venues or at the Art Walk tent on the corner of Laura and Monroe St. at Hemming Park.

The Oasis @ Art Walk Returns Find your chill at our summer placemaking experience in Hemming Park from 5-8 p.m. on August 7. Check out details on this and other placemaking initiatives here. Find out everything going on at August’s Art Walk here.

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Stories From BlogDTJax.com

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2017-2018 Annual Report   Have you ever wondered, “what exactly does DVI do in a year?” From expanding the Ambassador program by 50% to installing 80,000 LED lights for the “Lights on Laura” installation to topping 100,000 followers on @DTJax social media, check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2017-2018. Read or download the PDF here.     2017 State of Downtown Report   It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville! As we watch Downtown potential turn into action, we have a lot of successes to celebrate. Read about current development, employment, and residential trends in this 12-month look at Downtown Jacksonville’s progress. Read or download the PDF here.           2019 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities   Downtown’s signature monthly event, First Wednesday Art Walk attracts 5,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with 35+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars, and businesses. In its 15th 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.