First Wednesday Art Walk - Dog Days of Summer (Pet Walk)

Get ready for a doggone good time at Art Walk this month! Enjoy local art, live music, brews and beyond with your pup pals Downtown. Get your paws moving with the Groove Coalition, playing on Hemming Park's stage, and take a short walk over to Hemming Café for delicious bites from Humble Pie and tunes from Goliath Flores. Plus, you and your canine companion will love checking out pet-friendly vendors on Laura Street. You lucky dogs! Full Art Walk details at the official website: www.iloveartwalk.com _______________________________________________ HIGHLIGHTS: Headquarters @ Hemming Park • Raise the ruff for a pawsitively good time at this month’s Pet Walk. Bring your furry friend to enjoy local art, beers and the sweet sounds of Groove Coalition playing on the main stage. Check out pet-friendly vendors such as Pet Paradise, BARK Boutique and First Coast No More Homeless Pets on Laura Street. Plus, you an your pups can stop by Hemming Café for delicious bites from Humble Pie and tunes from Goliath Flores. Burro Bar • Rock out to music by Providence's finest, Gymshorts and Duval's Memphibians at 6 p.m. 1904 Music Hall • Soak up local talent with live music by Harvey Drury Hampton, Ema and The Old Kings, Ghost Switch and Gov Club at 8 p.m. At the colorful back patio, enjoy a groovy show by Dialectable Beats at 9 p.m. 44 Monroe Art Studio & Gallery • Presents owner Jami Childers and award-winning artist Ted Head's pet portrait exhibit. Also, enjoy guest artist John Caesar’s abstract expressionist wall hangings made from exotic and re-purposed wood. Visit Jacksonville • Learn about Victory Casino Cruises; enjoy samples from Fionn MacCool’s; browse art by Aly Cat, Yes You Canvas and Pam Barnett; enjoy a mini tarot card reading by Dawn with Spiritual Gifts. Southlight Gallery • Showcases UNF ArtSpace with featured exhibit “Sum Total,” showcasing work by local artists Dee Roberts, Princess Rashid and Overstreet Ducasse. Plus, enjoy live music by Cain’t Never Could on the Hogan Street sidewalk. Water and treats will be available for your pups! First Stop Urgent Care • New location - Visit the First Stop Urgent Care table at the corner of Laura and Adams streets for free first aid kits, lip balm and hand sanitizers. Hourglass Pub • Presents Art Walk After Dark 8 p.m. until close with karaoke and poker. Plus, enjoy craft beer specials and artwork by Ronie Cabalerro. The Art Center Cooperative, Inc (Jacksonville Landing) • Hosts featured artist Silvia , plus the “Nurture Jury show” on display through September 7. Greyhound Package Express Shipping • Presents live music by Upstart Record Pool’s “The Blue Room” and open mic poetry. Florida Theatre • Learn about this iconic landmark with backstage tours at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Downtown Cigar Lounge • Hosts happy hour specials, plus $5 glasses and $20 bottles of house wine. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.