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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

• FSCJ Artist Series Presents: Little Black Dress at Times-Union Center. Runs through Thursday, June 27.
• Intro to Acting Class at Creative Veins

• Main Library Zine Night at Jacksonville Main Library
• Open Mic Night at Chamblin’s Uptown

• Falsettos at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company. Runs through Sunday, June 30.
• MOSH After Dark: Moon Landing – Looking Back 50 Years Ago at MOSH
• MOTH Presents Makerspace Movies: A Plastic Ocean at MOCA Jacksonville

• Figure Fridays at MOCA Jacksonville
• The St. Augustine Music Festival Chamber Orchestra at Friday Musicale

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery at The Omni Hotel
• Pride Celebration Day 2019 at MOSH
• Studio Practice Workshop: Mixed Media with Ron Episcopo at MOCA Jacksonville

• African Village Culture Street at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
• Summer Movie Classic Series: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid at The Florida Theatre

Live Music & Nightlife 

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#DTJax News

• Jacksonville’s top 5 cocktail bars to visit now
• JTA kicks off its first free Saturday Skyway rides
• Downtown Investment Authority reveals board member scoring for CEO candidates
• The Mendenhall Report: JTA sees development as way to boost ridership
• Finding a New Purpose for the Snyder Memorial Church Building
• Plan makes Florida Blue parking lot next to Fidelity campus available for development
• Panera, Chipotle, more planned for Jacksonville’s growing Brooklyn neighborhood
• Gluten-free, vegan cafe and bakery coming to Downtown Jacksonville
• Guns N’ Roses to perform at VyStar Veteran Memorial Arena in Jacksonville
• Jacksonville 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time
• Developer Mike Balanky says there must be a ‘sense of urgency’ on Downtown development
• Whispers Oyster Bar & Crabs now open in Downtown Jacksonville
• JaxBest: Checking out the public art scene in Jacksonville

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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 NEXT WEEK!   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.