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 27: Plant Nite @ Brixx Pizza
September 27: Drive Electric Rally
September 27: Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Dinner at Spliff’s Gastropub
September 27: Book Production 101- Jax MakerSpace
September 27: Poetry Night
September 28 – October 1: Jacksonville Home + Patio Show
September 28: MOSH After Dark
September 28: But First, Coffee
September 29: Beethoven and the Blind Banister
September 29: On The Pulse – Sharing Our Signs
September 30: Going Within: An Intro to Meditation
October 1: Posing For Paws Calendar Release
October 1: Relief Drive for Puerto Rico
Family Fun
September 26 – January 28, 2017: MOSH Ancient Rome Exhibit
September 27: Midweek Market
September 29: Music in the Plaza
September 29: MOSH $5 Fridays
September 30: Riverside Arts Market
September 30: The Landing Lights Up Summer
September 30: RAM Ride – Family Bike Ride
October 1: Bank of America Museums on Us
October 1: MOCA Art Fusion in Hemming Park
October 1: Sweet Pete’s Candy Fall Apples
Live Music + Nightlife
September 26: Repo! The Genetic Opera (Live)
September 26: Grand Opening of Live Bar
September 26: Network After Work Jacksonville at Element Myth
September 26: Trivia Night At Crispy’s
September 27:Whiskey Wednesday with Spade McQuade
September 27: Intuition & BlkShp German Beer and Food Pairing Dinner
September 27: Nothing More: The Stories We Tell Ourselves Tour
September 28: Daryl Hall & John Oates
September 28: Naughty Professor at 1904 Music Hall
September 28: GEEK Trivia
September 29-30: Oktoberfest Jacksonville at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery
September 29: Haunted Brewery Zombie Hunt
September 29: 99.9 Gator Country Sunset Jam FREE Concert
September 29: Boogie Freaks
September 30: MUSIC for Merchants: A Benefit To Support San Marco Small Biz
September 30: Longineu Parsons and The 21 Blues Band @ Breezy Jazz Club
September 30: Manifest Discovery Series: Compounding Gin
September 30: Mighty Love Tour
September 30: Evil Eddie Richards Live at Myth Nightclub
October 1: Open Stage Open Mic Night at Hourglass
September 26: Grand Opening of Live Bar
September 26: Network After Work Jacksonville at Element Myth
September 26: Trivia Night At Crispy’s
September 27:Whiskey Wednesday with Spade McQuade
September 27: Intuition & BlkShp German Beer and Food Pairing Dinner
September 27: Nothing More: The Stories We Tell Ourselves Tour
September 28: Daryl Hall & John Oates
September 28: Naughty Professor at 1904 Music Hall
September 28: GEEK Trivia
September 29-30: Oktoberfest Jacksonville at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery
September 29: Haunted Brewery Zombie Hunt
September 29: 99.9 Gator Country Sunset Jam FREE Concert
September 29: Boogie Freaks
September 30: MUSIC for Merchants: A Benefit To Support San Marco Small Biz
September 30: Longineu Parsons and The 21 Blues Band @ Breezy Jazz Club
September 30: Manifest Discovery Series: Compounding Gin
September 30: Mighty Love Tour
September 30: Evil Eddie Richards Live at Myth Nightclub
October 1: Open Stage Open Mic Night at Hourglass
Sports + Fitness
September 27: Yoga Groove
September 28: Sunrise Yoga
September 29: Intro Yoga
September 30: First Coast Walk of Hope
September 30: Run for Heroes 5K and Fun Run
October 1: Sunday Sweat Session
September 28: Sunrise Yoga
September 29: Intro Yoga
September 30: First Coast Walk of Hope
September 30: Run for Heroes 5K and Fun Run
October 1: Sunday Sweat Session
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Get Involved
Public Meetings:
City Council Meeting
September 26 | 5 p.m. | City Hall: 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Volunteer Opportunities:
Post-Irma Cleanup: September 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join St. Johns River Keeper to help clean up some of the mess along the river that Irma left behind. Meet at the gazebo behind the Times-Union Performing Arts Center in to work on the area closest to the Acosta Bridge. Bags, gloves and grabbers will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes, bring water bottle, sunscreen, hats and work gloves are recommended. For more info, visit the event page.
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
- Art Walk plans massive Oktoberfest event, with pre-purchase drink tickets offered for the first time
- Alex Coley Q&A: Unlocking Jacksonville core’s unrealized potential
- Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront sells for $109 million
- Barnett Bank Building wins Downtown Development Review Board approval
- The Big Picture: Public art offers supersized culture Downtown
- Uncovering Jacksonville’s Emerald Necklace
- 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
- 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
- Your guide to Oktoberfest @ Art Walk
- 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
- Relax in #DTJax
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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.
New this year, purchase a block of Oktoberfest drink tickets in advance to share. Purchase 4 and get the 5th free! Perfect for an office outing or happy hour. Visit iloveartwalk.com to pre-purchase your beer tickets.
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.