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Instagram of the Week
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
Tuesday, October 16
Thursday, October 18
- See the Girl Summit 2018 at Jessie Ball DuPont Center. Runs through Friday, October 19.
- Southern Women’s Show at Prime Osborne Center. Runs through Sunday, October 21.
- Third Thursday Tour: Gideon Mendel at MOCA
Friday, October 19
- A-Train Live! The Experience featuring Comedian Darius Bradford at WJCT Studios
- Buyer & Cellar at The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company.Runs through Sunday, October 21.
- Jacksonville Symphony Presents: Bachtoberfest at the Times-Union Center. Runs through Saturday, October 21.
- Planetarium Night Live: Big Bang! Nuff Said at MOSH
- Question of the Week at Breezy Jazz Club
- Super Silent Disco: WasabiCon Kick-off Party at MOSH
Saturday, October 20
- The POP Life at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
- TEDxJacksonville: Exchange at Florida Theatre
- WasabiCon 2018 at Lexington Hotel
Sunday, October 21
Monday, October 22
Family Fun
Monday, October 22
- The Magic School Bus “Lost in the Solar System” at the Florida Theatre.
- MOSH Mondays: Discounted Tickets
Live Music & Nightlife
Tuesday, October 16
Wednesday, October 17
Thursday, October 18
Friday, October 19
- 15 Views of Jacksonville Release Party at Manifest Distilling
- Caribbean & Karaoke at De Real Ting Cafe
- The Heart Of The City at 1904 Music Hall
- Hip Hop & Hookah’s October Beat Battle at Spliff’s Gastropub
- Viernes A Lo Latino at the Jacksonville Landing
Saturday, October 20
Sunday, October 21
- Jazzy Sunday: Jax Peace Party at the Jacksonville Landing
- Laugh Lounge Comedy Show at Dos Gatos
- Mugen Live at Myth Nightclub
- Scream Queens at 1904 Music Hall
- Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead
- Will Clarke at River City Brewing Company
Monday, October 22
- Monday Night Funk Jam at 1904 Music Hall
- Monday Night Pool Tournament at Justice Pub
- Rock N Roll Karaoke with DJ Randall at Dos Gatos
Sports, Health + Fitness
Tuesday, October 16
- Curling Night at Veterans Memorial Arena
- Jaguars Stadium Tour at TIAA Bank Field
- NFL Trivia at Terrace Suites at TIAA Bank Field
- Shag Dance Lessons at River City Brewing Company
- Yoga at St. John’s Cathedral
Wednesday, October 17
Friday, October 19
Saturday, October 20
- Community Yoga at Intuition Ale Works
- Critical Fit Live at MOSH
- DoubleTree Poolside Yoga at DoubleTree Hotel
- Morning Yoga at Riverside Arts Market
- USO Half Marathon and Freedom 5K at Metropolitan Park
Sunday, October 21
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Get Involved
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, October 17, 11 a.m.
Where: Main Library, 303 N. Laura St.
Quarterly Community Meeting
Join Friends of Hemming Park for their final Quarterly Community Meeting of 2018 to discuss updates on Clean & Safety, upcoming events and future plans for the park. Details.
When: Thursday, October 25, 5 p.m.
Where: Main Library, Suite G5
6th Annual Trick or Treat on the Street – Call to Businesses
Don’t forget to sign up for Trick or Treat on the Street 2018!
It’s a great opportunity to promote your business through specials, coupons, discounts and candy while visitors, locals, employees and families dress up and trick-or-treat at DTJax businesses. Plus, it’s FREE to participate. Last year, 30+ businesses and 600+ Downtown employees and families participated!
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
To participate or for questions, please respond to junine@dtjax.org no later than October 19, 2018.
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
- JEA board of directors to get update on headquarters search
- Downtown Thumbs: More Downtown holiday lights? What a bright idea!
- Saving Elena Flats: Historic Downtown structure is being restored
- MLG to fill former Candy Apple Café spot
- Affordable apartments attract more people to downtown Jacksonville
- Sheriff urges calls about homeless issues Downtown
- Jacksonville consolidation 50 years later: The great disruptor
- Jacksonville will be offering free bicycle valet at Wednesday’s Art Walk
- Downtown Thumbs: Downtown is on the move, thanks to the DIA
- New downtown facility will provide homeless access to showers, laundry
- Intuition brewery to celebrate anniversary with music festival
- 5 most popular Jacksonville neighborhoods for renters
- Toon Town gives Jaguars fans new place to tailgate
- The Mathis Report: Ruth’s Chris Steak House remodeling restaurants Downtown, in St. Johns
- A date with dynamite: Timeline set to implode City Hall Annex
- Symphony to partner with downtown restaurants for “Symphony in 60” after parties
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New businesses in #DTJax:
Now Open!
Coming Soon:
Burlock & Barrel Distillery
417 Magnolia St.
120 E. Forsyth St.
120 E. Forsyth St.
SHOR Tavern, Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr.
112 W. Adams St.
223 N. Hogan St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- 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:
Get ready to be spooked in TWO WEEKS at Trick or Treat on the Street in DTJax!
Halloween is right around the corner and we want to celebrate the spookiest time of the year with #DTJax employees!
On Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., wear your best costumes and get your fill of candy, coupons, and other promotional goodies from 22+ participating businesses.
Dust off your capes and fangs, bring a friend, the family, or the whole office and partake in the 6th Annual Trick or Treat on the Street!
This is one sweet treat you won’t want to miss! Details. #TrickorTreatJax
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.