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
Live Music + Nightlife
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Artist Spotlight: Bryan Collins Art & Illustration
- Company finds inspiration atop #DTJax
- Celebrating Black History Month in #DTJax
- Relay for Life comes to #DTJax this April
- SPARK Grantee Spotlight: Nicole Holderbaum & Jax Kid’s Murals
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News of the Week
- One Spark creator deadline extended to end of Tuesday
- New JTA Bus Lanes and Queue Jumps in Downtown
- Giant Human Head Swallows Visitors In Hemming Park
- SEC basketball hitting Jacksonville next month
- Pop-up Art Walk event seeks to re-envision The Landing
- Jacksonville office rents improve near pace of South Florida
- Changes coming to Jacksonville Symphony in new season
- CSX once again makes major list of top global companies
- One Spark after party in The Elbow downtown to be only on one night
- See what’s on tap for March Art Walk
- FSCJ housing in Downtown to open in August
- Gov. Scott marks beginning of Macquarie operations on Jacksonville’s Southbank
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DVI Updates
First Wednesday Art Walk: Shamrockin’ Downtown:
Get lucky this Art Walk with live music by the JFRD Pipes and Drums, dance performances by The Legacy Irish Dance Academy and Dynamics Dance on the main stage in Hemming Park. Enjoy the grand opening of Peterbrooke Chocolatier Downtown with live music, free chocolate and Jaxson De Ville photo opportunity! Plus, don’t miss The Front Porch at The Landing. Full Art Walk details at the official website.
We’re also still looking for volunteers so sign up today and give back at #DTJax’s First Wednesday Art Walk!
One Spark Updates:
In the spirit of innovation and collaboration, One Spark is joining forces with community partners and will be comprised of two days, two events.
On Wednesday, April 6, we will celebrate Creators on the streets of Downtown Jacksonville with a First Wednesday Spark Walk from noon to 10 p.m.
Thursday, April 7, will be Creator Innovation Day which provides Creators and Entrepreneurs with information, tools and local resources to move ideas from concept to company.
The deadline to apply to be a Creator has been extended until 11:59 p.m. March 1. Apply here now!
DTJax’s Urban Oasis Gala is Right Around the Corner:
Tickets and sponsorships are going fast! You don’t want to miss this celebration of Downtown Jacksonville at DVI’s Urban Oasis Gala Saturday, March 19! Join us for a night of cocktails, local food and dancing – including live music by the Chris Thomas Band – silent auctions and MOSH animal encounters. This inaugural gala will benefit the Downtown Parklet Program to better activate and energize #DTJax. Safari and jungle attire is encouraged, so make sure to get your ticket today and join us on March 19at 100 North Laura from 6:00-10:30 p.m.! Register here.
We Still Want Your Opinions:
- Do you live or work in #DTJax? Take our surveys to help us track Downtown growth and improve experience!
- Take our Art Walk Visitor Survey so that we can also improve and grow our monthly Art Walk!
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 2014-2015.