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 Sept 20: Charity Corn Hole Tournament
Sept 24: BUD Lights Up The Landing!
Sept 25: F. A. M. Food-Art-Music
Live Music + NightlifeSept 20: Thunder Down Under
Sept 23: Il Divo
Sept 23: WJCT After Hours Thank You Concert
Sept 23: Fries With That Wine
Sept 25: Cherub
Sept 25: Manifest Distillery Grand Opening
Sports + FitnessSept 24: Strut Your Mutt
Sept 24: Jacksonville Armada FC vs. Rayo OKC
Sept 24: Stand Up and Paddle for In The Pink
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- Game Day Like a Local in #DTJax
- Friday Nights in September Dedicated to Local Music, Arts, Culture and Community in Hemming Park
- Adding Art to the Streets of #DTJax
- The St. Johns River Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
- Downtown’s Upswing: 2015 State of Downtown Report
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News of the Week
- Turning out for PARK(ing) Day
- Bottling up anticipation: Downtown distillery ready for public to see, taste its vodka
- Downtown getting brighter with addition of 48 new streetlights
- Auction is new hope that Barnett National Bank can be catalyst for Downtown revitalization
- Workspace: Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville artist-in-residence influenced by home, community
- City notes: DVI and The Elbow receive national Downtown award
- Jacksonville Sports Council raising money to honor military families at Navy-Notre Dame game
- Florida Theatre undergoes restoration project expected to last six months
- Monster Jam will be double the entertainment for Jacksonville come February
- Watch for Main Street Bridge closures during $10.7M renovation
- JTA CEO Nat Ford named vice chair of national organization
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DVI Updates
PARK(ing) Day Was a Success!
Last Friday, September 16 was PARK(ing) Day in #DTJax with 17 active, unique, temporary parklets lining the streets. Thank you to everyone who came out and for all of the local businesses that participated!
Get Your VIP Tickets for Oktoberfest Today!
In 15 days, we will be celebrating the 4th Annual Oktoberfest at Art Walk, our biggest Art Walk of the year! Hosted by Curtis Dvorak, Oktoberfest will include a polka band, contests, a carnival zone, a kids zone and of course, German beer and the traditional tapping of the keg!
What’s the best way to enjoy Oktoberfest? VIP of course! VIP tickets include unlimited food and beverages, private bathroom access, #DTJax swag and more. Purchase your VIP tickets today!
Volunteer for Oktoberfest:
With more people than a general Art Walk, Oktoberfest calls for more volunteers! Volunteers are needed to assist with the different zones, pass out flyers, biergartens and more. Sign up here today!</div
Amplified Vol. 2 Release Party Was a Success!
Listen to some of the best musical talent our city has to offer with this two-disc, 40-song compilation album. Download your free copy of Amplified Vol. 2 here!
We’re Looking for Interns!
If you or someone you know is looking for an internship this Fall or Spring, DVI may be the perfect fit! We are looking for marketing, events and research interns so if you love Art Walk, want to get to know Downtown better or are looking to find out how an organization like ours works, apply today! Read our blog to hear about an internship experience at DVI.
More information on the internship positions can be found here, and if you’re interested please email your cover letter and resume to haleigh@dtjax.org.
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.