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Things To Do Downtown
Nov. 14: Florida Puerto Rican Festival
Check out the Events Calendar on our website, which features more than 90 events Downtown this week.
From candy classes to karaoke, any given day Downtown, there’s something going on. Check out our Ongoing Events list.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- DVI receives two Merit awards from the International Downtown Association
- Downtown cultural staple, FSCJ Artist Series, celebrates 50 years this fall
- Big changes coming to Downtown architectural centerpiece
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News of the Week
- Matt About Jax: Folkfood moves from a food truck to a new downtown spot
- Controversial nude photo now part of MOCA Jacksonville’s permanent collection
- New downtown Jacksonville-focused music scene web series launches
- $1.8 mill incentives offered to lure tech leader to Jacksonville
- Jaguars owner Shad Khan, city propose $90M in stadium upgrades
- Week of Valor events begin Saturday
- New distillery to open in Downtown Jacksonville
- EverBank Field project should be boost for Sports Complex area
- Hundreds run in Salute Veterans 5K ahead of Veterans Day
- A piece of downtown Jacksonville history saved from wrecking ball
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DVI Updates
On Saturday, Nov 28, #DTJax invites you to join us for Small Business Saturday. This year, don’t just shop small for our local businesses, do it for the businesses you love, for the community you call home and for the money that can stay in the neighborhood when we all Shop Small. This year, get up, get out and #ShopSmall.
We’d Love to Hear From You:
- Downtown Vision brand survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/652ZDV2
- The Elbow Entertainment District experience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJFP77R
- JTA Skyway Survey: http://www.jtafla.com/about-jta/skyway-researchreports/skyway-survey/
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 – and live and silent auctions 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 the Jacksonville Bank Building, 9th Floor, 100 N. Laura Street. Register today.
DVI is hiring a Policy, Research & Communications Manager
Work closely with DVI’s CEO, Director of Marketing and Director of District Services to oversee DVI’s online presence, track, manage and analyze data and help prepare a range of research reports about Downtown Jacksonville. Learn more about the position here and submit your application and cover letter to katherine@dtjax.org.
Want to get to know Downtown, make tons of connections and build your portfolio? If you are passionate, engaged, creative and a bit fearless, a DT marketing or events internship is waiting for you. Click here for more information then submit your application and cover letter to katherine@dtjax.org.