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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

• Public Art Week: Art Making Activities with Jacksonville Public Library at Hemming Park
• Summer Vintage Sale at Wolf & Cub. Runs through Saturday, June 22.

• Book Club at Chamblin’s Uptown
• Downtown Wine Down at Cowford Chophouse
• Happy Hour Public Art Tour with Art Republic at Hemming Park
• Public Art Week: Art Making Activities with the Summer Museum at Hemming Park

• Art Infusion Reception: An Evening with Elena Øhlander at MOSH
• Falsettos at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company. Runs through Sunday, June 30.
• Public Art Week: Art Making Activities with Jacksonville Public Library at Hemming Park
• Sculpture Garden: Opening Reception at Hemming Park

• Lunch & Learn: Of Many Ancestors with Professor Nofa Dixon at MOCA Jacksonville
• Planetarium Night Live: The Moon in Half a Century at MOSH
• Puttin’ On The Ritz at The Ritz Theatre and Museum

• Bright Eight Poetry Workshop at MOCA Jacksonville
• Flow Tribe with Let’s Ride Brass Band and Spice and the Po Boys at Hemming Park
• Skyway Saturdays
• Studio Practice Workshop: Printmaking with Kristina Hoover at MOCA Jacksonville

• AfroDance Cypher at Hemming Park
• Summer Movie Classic Series: Pulp Fiction at The Florida Theatre

Live Music & Nightlife 

• XXCess Wednesdays at Myth Nightclub

• Bowl Americana CD release party at 1904 Music Hall
• Grand Re-Opening of Wine Decadence Wine Shop
• Love Culture Live at The Cypher at De Real Ting Cafe
• Nightcrawler and Dr. Science at The Justice Pub
• Thursday Trivia at Burrito Gallery Downtown

• Beat Battle Featuring King Travelight at Spliff’s Gastropub
• Chris Thomas Band at Breezy Jazz Club
• Rachael Warfield Live at Bold City Downtown
• The Snacks at The Volstead
• We Still Dream Reunion Show at 1904 Music Hall
• We The Plug Presents: Styles&Complete at Myth Nightclub

• Metatone Presents: Truth at 1904 Music Hall
• Old School R&B Music at Breezy Jazz Club
• The TreeHOUSE Presents: JSTARH, B2B, Kevin Velarde at Myth Nightclub

• Afton at Myth Nightclub
• Fredo Bang + Special Guests at 1904 Music Hall
• Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead

• Negroni Week at The Volstead
• Rock N Roll Karaoke at Dos Gatos

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#DTJax News

• Bids are in for demolition of The Jacksonville Landing
• Jacksonville Historical Society adds three new structure to most endangered buildings list
• VyStar Credit Union to start work on 100 W. Bay St.
• Icemen announce full ECHL schedule
• Village Bread Café to open on Downtown Southbank
• Merged BB&T and SunTrust will be called Truist
• Twenty One Pilots fans sleeping in tents in Downtown Jacksonville ahead of bands’ Friday concert
• VyStar and ArtRepublic Present ‘Transcending Color’
• Update: Investor pays $700,000 for Central Fire Station building Downtown

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Downtown Vision Updates:

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.)

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.

Celebrate Independence Day at July’s Art Walk!   Party like a patriot and join us at the July 3rd Art Walk: Red, White and Blues. Enjoy live music, local art and 30+ participating venues this month! Plus, show your patriotism and grab a free USA flag from the red Art Walk tent, while supplies last.   Main Stage @ Hemming Park: Stop by the Main Stage to enjoy a blues performance by Vibe RW from 5-6:30 p.m. and stick around to catch the talented Groove Coalition from 6:45-9 p.m.   Kid Zone on Adam Street: Bring the kids to Adams St. to enjoy bounce houses, activities by MyGym, jump-roping by Jump 4 Jax, magic tricks and more!   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.   Food Truck Valley: Grab a bite from Balu’s Surf Shack, Fusion, Hazelnut Grill Honey Dripper House, Rocco’s Pizzeria and Latin Soul Grill in the Food Truck Valley on Laura St.

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