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Instagram of the Week
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
Tuesday, October 30
Wednesday, October 31
- 2018 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Runs through Sunday, Nov. 11.
Thursday, November 1
Friday, November 2
- 15th Annual Festival d’Vine at Treaty Oak Park
- Jacksonville Symphony Presents: The Music of The Who at the Times-Union Center. Runs through Saturday, Nov. 2.
- November First Friday Cosmic Concert at MOSH
- Puttin’ On the Ritz at The Ritz Theatre and Museum
- Tom Segura at the Florida Theatre
- Question of the Week at Breezy Jazz Club
Saturday, November 3
Sunday, November 4
Family Fun
Wednesday, October 31
Friday, November 2
Saturday, November 3
Monday, November 5
Live Music & Nightlife
Tuesday, October 30
Wednesday, October 31
- Halloween Spooky Lau at Dos Gatos
- PURGE – Official Halloween Party at Myth Nightclub
- Spookeasy Halloween Party at The Volstead
Thursday, November 1
Friday, November 2
- 7 Street Band at River City Brewing Company
- The Firewater Tent Revival at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- Mikael Smith at Island Girl Downtown
- Moon Hooch at 1904 Music Hall
- San Holo at Mavericks Live
- We The Plug Presents: The Red Cup Nation Tour at Myth Nightclub
Saturday, November 3
Sunday, November 4
- Aphrodite at Myth Nightclub
- Blue October at Mavericks Live
- Karaoke Night at Bay Street Bar & Grill
- Laugh Lounge Comedy Show at Dos Gatos
- Swing Dance Sunday at The Volstead
Monday, November 5
- MOBA Monday at GLHF Game Bar
- Monday Night Funk Jam at 1904 Music Hall
- Rock N Roll Karaoke with DJ Randall at Dos Gatos
- Stick To Your Guns, Immure and Wage War at 1904 Music Hall
Sports, Health + Fitness
Tuesday, October 30
- Curling Night at Veterans Memorial Arena
- Shag Dance Lessons at River City Brewing Company
- Yoga at St. John’s Cathedral
Wednesday, October 31
Friday, November 2
- Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades at Veterans Memorial Arena. Runs through Saturday, Nov. 3.
Saturday, November 3
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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.
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
- WWE SmackDown Live is coming to Jacksonville
- Council passes major economic incentive packages for downtown, industrial development
- Fan Guide: Annual Georgia-Florida game takes over Jacksonville
- Monday Editorial: Viva La Fiesta made Downtown sizzle
- 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!
- 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
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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.
400 N. Hogan 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
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- 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:
The time has arrived…
Grab your costumed coworkers or dress up the kids and come out for a ghoulishly good time trick-or-treating your way through the streets of #DTJax from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Halloween, with food trucks, live music, games and a costume contest at Hemming Park until 3 p.m.
This is one sweet treat you won’t want to miss! Details. #TrickorTreatJax
VyStar Credit Union Presents: Salute to Service Art Walk
In just ONE WEEK, celebrate Military Appreciation month in DTJax! Enjoy local arts, live music by the Navy Band Southeast and 30+ participating venues on 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.
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.