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
September 19: JobNewsUSA.com Jacksonville Job Fair
September 19: Starry Nite Open Mic
September 20: You Don’t Know Me, A Staged Reading
September 20: Free to Play Wednesday
September 20: Free to Play Wednesday
September 20: Speed Dating
September 21-23: QuiltFest 2017
September 21: Celebrating First Amendment Freedoms
September 21: Third Thursday Tour: Gabriel Dawe
September 22: Frenemy
September 23: Saturday Signing at 5 and Dime Theatre
September 24: Author Talk – Larry Baker
September 24: Super Roll Sunday
September 24: Opening Reception of Margaret Ross Tolbert: Lost Springs
September 25: Best of Jacksonville Awards Party
September 25: Bold City Best 2017 Party
Family Fun
September 22: St. Johns River Sunset Cruise with Leo Dean
September 22: Classic Car Cruise-In
September 22: MOSH $5 Fridays
September 23: Riverside Arts Market
September 23: All Pro Dad Father & Kids Experience
September 23: RAM Ride – Family Bike Ride
September 23: The Florida Theatre Presents Peppa Pig Live
September 24: African Village Bazaar
Live Music + Nightlife
September 20: Whiskey Wednesday with Spade McQuade
September 20: Grease Rags Pop-Up at Hourglass Pub Ladies Night
September 21: Zac Brown Band
September 21: Cocktails and Conversations 2017
September 21: Fall Cocktail Tasting: Autumn Harvest Edition
September 22: Fries With That Wine Presented by EverBank
September 22: Young the Giant
September 22: Music in the Plaza
September 22: GlowRage @ Mavericks Live
September 22-24: The Mambo Kings
September 22: Austin Park
September 22: Bryan Hayes: Live at Breezy
September 22: Ace Winn
September 23: Intuition Ale Works 6th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
September 23: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Nas
September 23: 99.9 Gator Country Sunset Jam FREE Concert
September 23: Cocktail & Bitters Workshop
September 23: Jarrod Lawson
September 23: Yelawolf
September 23: The Grass is Dead
September 24: Yappy Hour TAIL-Gate PAW’ty
September 24: Katie Thirouix
September 20: Grease Rags Pop-Up at Hourglass Pub Ladies Night
September 21: Zac Brown Band
September 21: Cocktails and Conversations 2017
September 21: Fall Cocktail Tasting: Autumn Harvest Edition
September 22: Fries With That Wine Presented by EverBank
September 22: Young the Giant
September 22: Music in the Plaza
September 22: GlowRage @ Mavericks Live
September 22-24: The Mambo Kings
September 22: Austin Park
September 22: Bryan Hayes: Live at Breezy
September 22: Ace Winn
September 23: Intuition Ale Works 6th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
September 23: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Nas
September 23: 99.9 Gator Country Sunset Jam FREE Concert
September 23: Cocktail & Bitters Workshop
September 23: Jarrod Lawson
September 23: Yelawolf
September 23: The Grass is Dead
September 24: Yappy Hour TAIL-Gate PAW’ty
September 24: Katie Thirouix
Sports + Fitness
September 20: Yoga Groove
September 21: Beer Yoga
September 21: Spliffs Gastropub Yoga
September 23: Sista Strut
September 23: Stand Up and Paddle for In the Pink
September 24: Jaguars vs. Ravens Away Game Party at Intuition Ale Works
September 25: Yoga for Irma Relief
September 21: Beer Yoga
September 21: Spliffs Gastropub Yoga
September 23: Sista Strut
September 23: Stand Up and Paddle for In the Pink
September 24: Jaguars vs. Ravens Away Game Party at Intuition Ale Works
September 25: Yoga for Irma Relief
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Get Involved
Public Meetings:
Brooklyn Neighborhood Road Diet Study Meeting
September 21 | 6 p.m. | Don Davis Room 117 W. Duval St., 1st floor
You’re invited to see the final design plans to the following corridors: Riverside Avenue, Park Street and Forest Street Road. More info here.
City Council Meeting
September 26 | 5 p.m. | City Hall 117 W. Duval St., 1st floor
Volunteer Opportunities:
First Wednesday Art Walk
Help us make #ArtWalkJax a success and support all of your favorite local artists, performers, food trucks and businesses! Sign up here.
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#DTJax News
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- Downtown Vision Inc. releases State of Downtown report, noting area’s growth
- The Cawton Report: ‘State of Downtown’ shows billions in projects
- Downtown Jacksonville’s 8,600 residents on cusp of luring thousands more neighbors
- The clean-up begins in downtown Jacksonville after Hurricane Irma
- Bold Events announces concert series at Daily’s Place to kick off every home Jaguars game
- Signs of life, business come back to Downtown Wednesday
- Downtown Jacksonville faces severe flooding
- Jacksonville mayor talks safety, downtown development
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New businesses in #DTJax:
- The Happy Grilled Cheese: 219 N. Hogan St.
- Tossgreen: 76 S. Laura St.
Coming soon:
- Cowford Chophouse: 101 E. Bay St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
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- Post-Irma resources and ways to get involved
- Your guide to Game Day in #DTJax
- The Music of #DTJax
- The Dog Side of #DTJax
- Jacksonville Public Library: Jax Makerspace
- The 5 & Dime Theatre Camp, a Class Act
- Dine-in In #DTJax
- Must-try Summer Drinks in #DTJax
- Get out on the water this summer in #DTJax
- Summer Family Fun in #DTJax
- Relax in #DTJax
- IntoGo: Jacksonville’s First Fun App
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DVI Updates:
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. Since the beginning of 2016, Downtown has seen more than $80 million in completed development projects, such as the Winston Family YMCA and Daily’s Place Amphitheater. More than $2 billion in projects are currently under construction or proposed. Read about currently development, employment and residential trends in this 18-month look at the progress in Downtown Jacksonville from January 2016-June 2017. Read or download the PDF here.
2016-2017 State of Downtown Report:
It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. Since the beginning of 2016, Downtown has seen more than $80 million in completed development projects, such as the Winston Family YMCA and Daily’s Place Amphitheater. More than $2 billion in projects are currently under construction or proposed. Read about currently development, employment and residential trends in this 18-month look at the progress in Downtown Jacksonville from January 2016-June 2017. Read or download the PDF here.
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 2015-2016.