We're heating things up at Art Walk this month with a sizzlin' summer celebration! For the second year in a row, Bold City Brewery in partnership with DVI will launch its Big John’s Apricot Wheat Ale. Plus, enjoy live music by Firewater Tent Revival, food from Humble Pie and a Stonewall Drag Show. Sponsored by The Art Institute of Jacksonville, visit Laura Street for hair and makeup tutorials by Daniel James Salon, a mechanical surfboard, live Xpogo demonstrations, giant Jenga and beer pong, a...
We're heating things up at Art Walk this month with a sizzlin' summer celebration! For the second year in a row, Bold City Brewery in partnership with DVI will launch its Big John’s Apricot Wheat Ale. Plus, enjoy live music by Firewater Tent Revival, food from Humble Pie and a Stonewall Drag Show. Sponsored by The Art Institute of Jacksonville, visit Laura Street for hair and makeup tutorials by Daniel James Salon, a mechanical surfboard, live Xpogo demonstrations, giant Jenga and beer pong, and more. Join the Cultural Council as they mark the completion of the current cycle of Florida Blue SPARK Grants. And as always, browse dozens of local artists showcasing their latest works.
Full Art Walk details at the official website: www.iloveartwalk.com
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Headquarters @ Hemming Park • Soak up the beginning of summer with our Second-Annual Bold City Brewery’s release party for its summer seasonal, Big John’s Apricot Wheat Ale. Enjoy live music by Firewater Tent Revival on the main stage, food from Humble Pie, a mechanical skateboard and Hamburger Mary’s Drag Show in Hemming Café. Sponsored by The Art Institute of Jacksonville, visit Laura Street for hair and makeup tutorials by Daniel James Salon, live Xpogo demonstrations, giant Jenga and beer pong, and more. As always, browse dozens of local artists showcasing their latest works.
Join the Cultural Council in Hemming Park as they mark the completion of the current cycle of Florida Blue SPARK Grants. Celebrate with a special toast at 6:30 p.m. with the 2014 grant recipients, followed by the unveiling of grantee RouxArt’s “Street Pipes Mobile Mosaics” across from City Hall.
Super Food & Brew: New Location- Presents a new food menu, craft beers specials and a delectable wine list.
Main Street Park • Presented by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, explore Sculpture Walk Jacksonville, funded by the Florida Blue SPARK Grant Program.
Chamblin’s Uptown & Café • Hosts artwork by Gavin Yates and more. Plus, enjoy live music by Andy Ward King.
Dos Gatos • Visit Downtown’s purveyor of fine spirits, vintage cocktails and new classics. Open until 2 a.m.
Florida Theatre • Learn about this iconic landmark with backstage tours at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cash bar.
Fionn MacCool’s Irish Restaurant and Pub • Enjoy Whiskey Wednesdays with live music by Spade McQuade from 6-8 p.m. Alliance members enjoy a free appetizer with their Discover Downtown card.
Mavericks at The Landing: Presents Mainstage, Jacksonville's premier electronic dance music venue with world-renowned DJs playing every week.
Olio • Open 5-10 p.m., check out mixed-media artwork by Bronwen Chandler, Lisa Page and Glass Wonderland while you indulge in food and drink specials.
Zodiac Bar & Grill • Savor food and drink specials throughout the evening, also featuring belly-dancing performances.
44 Monroe Art Studio & Gallery: Presents guest artist Leilani Leo's Marilyn Monroe art exhibit, "Some Like it Hot!," and a collection of works by owner/operator Jami Childers.
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WHERE:
Hemming Park and Downtown Jacksonville galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and businesses
COST:
Free
PARKING:
Free street parking after 6 p.m. The Downtown Garage at Adams and Clay offers free, covered parking Art Walk night, courtesy of LAZ Parking. (Enter on Clay Street.) Or park and then ride the Skyway, running until 9:30 p.m. Art Walk night.
MORE INFORMATION:
Full event details at www.iloveartwalk.com, accessible via desktop, tablet or mobile phone. The First Wednesday Art Walk is produced by Downtown Vision, Inc.
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ABOUT US:
Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) is a dynamic, not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization tasked with building and maintaining a healthy and vibrant Downtown. Created by commercial property owners through a self-assessment and governed by a board representing Downtown property owners, DVI administers a 90-block Downtown Improvement District to provide a multitude of services over and above what the City of Jacksonville provides: cleaning and safety via the Downtown Ambassador program; activation with more than 50 event days annually, like the award-winning First Wednesday Art Walk; marketing, communications and partnerships; comprehensive information resources and ombudsman services; stakeholder support and advocacy; and business retention and attraction support. For more information, visit downtownjacksonville.org.
