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Instagram of the Week
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
Wednesday, November 7
- Art Fusion at MOCA
- Art Walk at Main Library
- Art Walk Party at Hemming Plaza Jewelers
- Art Walk with Cam.Lee Crafted Co. at Wolf & Cub
- Christmas Market at First United Methodist Church
- Duval Mercantile pop up grand opening
- First Wednesday Art Walk: Salute to Service
- The Florida Ballet: Interwoven Identities at Jax Makerspace
- Front Porch November at Jacksonville Landing
- GORUCK Scars at Art Walk
- Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening at the Florida Theatre
- November Featured Artist – Jef Taylor at The Art Center Cooperative
- Visions 8 – Exhibition Opening at Southlight Gallery
Thursday, November 8
- Bike Night at the Jacksonville Landing
- The Golden Nutcracker at The Ritz Theatre and Museum. Runs through Saturday, Nov.10.
- Movies on the House: MOTH Film Series at MOCA
- November Pick Your Projects Deals at Beautifully Divine DIY. Runs through Thursday, Nov. 29.
Friday, November 9
- Chris D’Elia at the Florida Theatre
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery at The Omni Hotel
- Endgame at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company. Runs through Sunday, Nov. 11.
- Question of the Week at Breezy Jazz Club
Saturday, November 10
- An Evening with Ira Glass at the Florida Theatre
- Artist at Work: House of Remnant Soul at Jax Makerspace
- Eat & Greet at Cowford Chophouse
- Jacksonville Symphony Presents: Pictures At An Exhibition at the Times-Union Center
- Printing From Clay at The Art Center Cooperative
- Reometry Digital Art Exhibition by REO at Prime F. Osborne
- Ron White at Times-Union Center
Family Fun
Tuesday, November 6
- 2018 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Runs through Sunday, Nov. 11.
- Kids Free November at Jacksonville’s Top Attractions at Visit Jacksonville. Runs through Friday, Nov. 30.
Monday, November 12
Live Music & Nightlife
Tuesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 7
- Alex Lacy at River City Brewing Company
- Exile Concert at Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- Fun Sick Phony at The Volstead
- The Lyricist Live Free-Fall Cypher at Hollywood Cuts
- Our OWN Volition 2. at Justice Pub
- Silent Disco: Takeover Edition at Myth Nightclub
Thursday, November 8
Friday, November 9
- Blue Oyster Cult Concert at Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- Jacksonville Music Festival Presents RBRM at Veterans Memorial Arena
- Josh Card – Album Release Party at the Jacksonville Landing
- Kahalani’s Band at River City Brewing Company
- Miles From London at 1904 Music Hall
- Lost in the Sauce at Hemming Park
- Ray Mezo at Island Girl Downtown
- We The Plug Presents: Worthy at Myth Nightclub
Saturday, November 10
- 4th Annual FBG Barrel-Aged, Sour & Cider Fest at Intuition Ale Works
- Ball-N-Brawl at Bay Street Bar & Grill
- Beards & Beats at Myth Nightclub
- Cigar Bar Bus Crawl at Island Girl Downtown
- JaxDnB at the Justice Pub
- Mama Blue Concert at Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- Puerto Rican Carnival at Jacksonville Landing
- Side Hustle EP Release Party at 1904 Music Hall
- Smokestack at River City Brewing Company
- The Snacks at The Volstead
Sunday, November 11
Monday, November 12
- MOBA Monday at GLHF Game Bar
- Monday Night Funk Jam at 1904 Music Hall
- Rock N Roll Karaoke with DJ Randall at Dos Gatos
Sports, Health + Fitness
Tuesday, November 6
- Curling Night at Veterans Memorial Arena
- Shag Dance Lessons at River City Brewing Company
- Yoga at St. John’s Cathedral
Thursday, November 8
Monday, November 12
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Get Involved
COJ City Council Meeting
Join the City of Jacksonville for a City Council Meeting. Details.When: Tuesday, November 13, 5 p.m.
Where: City Council Chambers
Waterway/Waterfront Activation Public Meeting
Join City Council Member Lori Boyer for a public meeting discussing ways to activate our City’s rivers, tributaries, the Intracoastal Waterway and Beaches and hear progress updates. Details.
When: Thursday, November 15, 2 p.m.
Where: City Hall
Sheriff’s Watch Meeting
Join JSO officers and community members for monthly discussions about crime issues facing our neighborhoods and hear progress updates. Details.
When: Wednesday, November 21, 11 a.m.
Where: Main Library, 303 N. Laura St.
Small Business Saturday: Call to Businesses
This Nov. 24, the Saturday after Black Friday, join us for Small Business Saturday® in Downtown Jacksonville!
It’s a special holiday created so communities can show love for small businesses. And it won’t be possible without the participation of our amazing #DTjax businesses!
What: A special holiday on the Saturday after Black Friday created so communities can show love for small businesses!
When: All day | November 24, 2018 in Downtown Jacksonville
Why: To drive shoppers to the businesses that make Downtown Jacksonville a great place to shop, work and live!
It’s free to participate and we provide all the marketing materials too! For more information or if interested in participating, email reggie@dtjax.org with confirmation by November 9.
The Looking Glass: Holiday Windows of Art – Call to Artists and Businesses
The Holiday Windows of Art are a festive way of highlighting an array of artists while filling empty store windows. This year, Wolf & Cub is organizing the project and is calling for artists and businesses to participate in this event.When: the windows will be unveiled on Dec. 5 during the First WednesdayArt Walk and will remain up for the month of December.
Artists: submit a PDF sketch of your concept along with a brief description of the project. Include name, contact information and project details.
Businesses: email lookingglassdtjax@gmail.com with locations you’d like activated.
Contact lookingglassdtjax@gmail.com for details.
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#DTJax News
- Jacksonville-based SharedLabs to merge with Glowpoint
- Projections of live-streamed performances could come to downtown Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Fair: Your guide to fun, food, music
- Sports bar planned for old Hourglass Pub & Coffee House Downtown
- Riverfront light, sound show could come to downtown Jacksonville
- WWE SmackDown Live is coming to Jacksonville
- Council passes major economic incentive packages for downtown, industrial development
- Guest column: A mixed-income plan for the Cathedral District
- Downtown Thumbs: Thumbs up to keeping Riverwalk park a welcoming place
- Ventures has smaller plan for Downtown Southbank apartments
- Clara White Mission plans village of tiny houses in LaVilla
- JEA board of directors to get update on headquarters search
- Downtown Thumbs: More Downtown holiday lights? What a bright idea!
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New businesses in #DTJax:
Now Open!
223 N. Hogan St.
Opening Nov. 7
Coming Soon:
Burlock & Barrel Distillery
417 Magnolia St.
120 E. Forsyth St.
120 E. Forsyth St.
400 N. Hogan St.
SHOR Tavern, Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr.
112 W. Adams St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- #DTJaxSalutes Veteran Ambassadors
- Downtown Ambassador Spotlight: Cindy Ray
- National Outdoors Month in #DTJax
- Celebrating the St. Johns River in #DTJax
- Street Art in #DTJax
- Found in #DTJax: FORGE 3D Printing Studio
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DVI Updates:
VyStar Credit Union Presents: Salute to Service Art Walk
#DTJaxSalutes the military at #ArtWalkJax!
Enjoy a performance by the Navy Band Southeast from 5:00-8:30 p.m. Celebrate Jax Beer Week next to the Main Stage and sample brews from companies like Aardwolf, Atlantic Beach, Bottlenose, Engine 15, Hyperion, Intuition Ale Works, Southern Swells and Wicked Barley. Active or veteran military members and dependents with Department of Defense (DOD) ID drink at a discount.
Bike into #DTJax to take advantage of the complimentary “All In Duval” bike valet, sponsored by the City of Jacksonville. Plus, stop by the Art Walk tent in Hemming Park to sign the military appreciation banner and to receive an American flag while they last. Don’t miss local artists and 30+ participating venues TOMORROW, Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 5-9 p.m. Details.
Jax Downtown Revitalization: Hospitality, Hope and Hard Work
Join SMPS North Florida to discuss Downtown Jacksonville Revitalization on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Keynote speaker will be Audra Wallace, JAXUSA Partnership. Moderated by our very own Jake Gordon. Details.
Another successful Trick or Treat on the Street for the books!
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Photo by @brentfine.
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The 6th Annual Trick or Treat on the Street was a huge success! Thanks to all of the participating businesses, Downtown employees and families that attended the event. We hope everyone had a great time.
To see if you were captured in any event pictures, visit our album 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 the Downtown Jacksonville progress. Read or download the PDF here.
2016-2017 Annual Report
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 2016-2017. Read or download the PDF here.
2018 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities
Downtown’s signature monthly event, First WednesdayArt Walk attracts 8,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with 30+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 14th 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.
2018 #DTJax Awards Breakfast Sponsorship Opportunities
Support DTJax and gain valuable visibility for your company when you sponsor Downtown Vision’s 2018 #DTJax Awards Breakfast. Download the kit here.