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 + CultureSept 8: Sustain: Clay to Table Reception
Sept 10: Northeast Florida Benghazi Tribute
Family Fun
Live Music + NightlifeSept 7: Art Walk After Dark
Sept 7: FUR Charity Sunset Cruise
Sept 9: Chris Thomas Band at Unity Plaza
Sept 11: Stephen Marley at Mavericks Live
Sports + FitnessSept 6: World Cup Qualifier
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- 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
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- Sunset Cruises with the St. Johns River Taxi
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News of the Week
- St. Johns River Taxi to extend hours for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at EverBank Field
- September Art Walk returns with pet focus
- Intuition prepares to open with larger footprint, ambitions
- Downtown parklet pilot program debuting Sept. 16
- Closing act for Metropolitan Park canopy; demolition permit issued
- How Baptist Health is making itself a medical tourism destination
- United Way launches ‘Make Your Moment’ campaign to raise money, attract volunteers
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DVI Updates
BB&T Proudly Presents: Dog Days of Summer Art Walk!
This Wednesday, September 7, is Dog Days of Summer Art Walk! In addition to local artists, live music and food trucks, also enjoy pet-friendly vendors and adoptions on Laura St including BARK Downtown and Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA).
Don’t forget to head to The Landing and bring your dogs for Front Porch Yappy Hour Meetup! Enjoy local dog vendors, a Bowser Beer drinking contest, live music, drink specials, food trucks and more.
The fun doesn’t end when the sun sets! Just a few blocks from Hemming Park, Art Walk After Dark in The Elbow keeps the party going with drink specials, live music, interactive art and arcade games till late at over 15 participating locations.
More information can be found on iloveartwalk.com. See you Wednesday!
Amplified Vol. 2 Release Party Was a Success!
Last Friday, September 2, fans flooded #TheElbowJax to celebrate the release of the second volume of Amplified, a compilation of local musical talent. Despite Hurricane Hermine, the crowds were huge and it was a terrific night for the music community in #DTJax.
A big thank you is in order to all those who worked so hard on making this a success: EU Jacksonville, The W Studio, Brian Barnard, Grant Nielsen, 1904 Music Hall and Hourglass Pub.
Thank you to everyone who came out and continues to support our local, thriving music scene. Don’t forget to download your free copy of Amplified Vol. 2 here!
Oktoberfest at Art Walk is Less Than 1 Month Away:
On October 5, celebrate 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!
For more information, visit dtjax.com/oktoberfest.
We’re Looking for Interns!
If you or someone you know is looking for an internship this Fall, 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.