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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Instagram of the Week
Tag your Downtown photo #DTJax
for a chance to be featured.
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts & Culture
November 28: Volstead Pop Up: Still Life with Cat Studio
November 29: Brian Setzer Orchestra at the Florida Theatre
November 30 – December 3: London Calling 2017 Art & Antique Show
December 1: 5 & Under Opening Reception at Space Gallery
December 2: This Wonderful Life at the Ritz Theatre & Museum
December 3: Music @ Main Sunday Intermezzo Concert Series
December 3: Drink Craft: Tea Nation Pop-Up at the Volstead
Family Fun
November 28 – December 31: Downtown Dazzle presented by the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus
December 1: Music in the Plaza
December 1: MOSH $5 Fridays
December 1: First Friday Cosmic Concerts at MOSH
December 2: Riverside Arts Market
December 2: Jax Truckies 6th Annual Food Truck Championship
December 2-3: Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
December 3: The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Florida Theatre
December 3: MOCA Art Fusion in Hemming Park
Live Music + Nightlife
November 30: 98° at Christmas at Florida Theatre
December 1: Mad Cowford Improv Comedy Show at Hourglass Pub
December 1: Everchange at the Jacksonville Landing
December 1: Friday Night Groove at Downtown Cigar Lounge
December 1: Adam Harris Thompson Band Live at Element Bistro
December 1: Puttin’ on the Ritz Finals
December 1: The Big Ticket
December 3: Jimmy Parrish Band at the Jacksonville Landing
December 3: The River City Riot at 1904 Music Hall
December 3: Laugh Lounge at Dos Gatos
Sports, Health + Fitness
November 28: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears
November 30: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Norfolk Admirals
December 1: Yoga on the Lawn at the Duval County Courthouse
December 3: Yoga Sundays at River City Brewing Company
December 3: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts
December 3: Jaguars Soccer Clinic
December 3: Out of the Darkness Walk
December 4: Wake Up with Yoga In a Toga at MOSH
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Get Involved
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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- Signs point to Chase at Barnett building
- Plan to build high-rise residential tower on Southbank sent back to Downtown Development Review Board
- The Cawton Report: Brewery, restaurant in works for Brooklyn
- You should know…BB&T Jacksonville market president Debbie Buckland
- Friday Second Editorial: ArtWalk continues to evolve and thrive
- First reviews are in for Cowford Chophouse: ‘Amazing & Outstanding’
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New businesses in #DTJax:
- First Watch: 192 Riverside Ave.
- Cowford Chophouse: 101 E. Bay St.
Coming soon:
- FSCJ’s 20West Cafe: 20 W. Adams St.
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- The most wonderful time of the year in #DTJax
- Found in #DTJax: Manifest Distilling
- Found in #DTJax: Sweet Pete’s Candy
- Found in DTJax: Intuition Ale Works
- 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
- Dine-in In #DTJax
- Relax in #DTJax
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DVI Updates:
First Wednesday Art Walk
December 6
Bring the entire family to #DTJax and celebrate the holidays at the Spirit of Giving Art Walk! Get the perfect gift for your loved one while exploring over 60+ participating businesses, food trucks, art galleries, local artists and more. Kick off the holiday season in the heart of Jacksonville.
For more info, visit iloveartwalk.com
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.
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.