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
Family Fun
Live Music + NightlifeNov 17: The Elbow Jam
Nov 17: Content Thirstday
Nov 18: Puttin’ on the Ritz- Semifinals
Nov 18: Bob Dylan
Nov 19: MOSH BASH
Sports + Fitness
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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News of the Week
- When I Paint My MASTERPIECE
- Jacksonville’s annual Veteran’s Day shows community’s spirit, appreciation
- Mural City: Transforming Jacksonville one wall at a time
- Candy Apple Cafe launches business catering ahead of holiday rush
- Jax Makerspace: ‘Who knows what could be born here?’
- Jacksonville native app sees success in first days
- Ron Littlepage: Cranes downtown? Bring them on
- Thinking about going shoe shopping
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DVI Updates
The Elbow Jam is this Thursday!
The Elbow Jam, formerly known as The Elbow Bender, returns for the second year to Downtown Jacksonville’s Entertainment District with two outdoor stages, six bands, live mural artists, dance performances, an InstaRamp, food trucks and more! Plus, check out programming and specials at 15 participating bars and restaurants. More information at theelbowjam.com.
We’ll see you this Thursday, November 17 from 7 – 10 p.m., followed by after dark programming in The Elbow. Download the full map here.
Small Business Saturday returns to #DTJax!
On Saturday, November 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., #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 #ShopSmall. View the full list of participating businesses at DTJax.com/ShopSmall.
This year, get up, get out and #ShopSmallDTJax.
Amplified Vol. 2 CD:
2015 State of Downtown Report:
Downtown Vision, Inc. released an 18-month summary on the state and growth of Downtown Jacksonville. This report provides details on development successes and announcements, office and employment trends, residential growth, retail mix, arts and culture, tourism, transportation and more. Read the report in it’s entirety on our blog or visit dtjaxreports.com to download the PDF.
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. Our 2015-2016 Annual Report is coming soon!