Thursday, December 24, 2009

Lowes Hotels



At Loews Hotels, we spend a great deal of time focusing on what’s of value: Value to our guests; to the communities where we operate; to our partners; and to the thousands of people who bring the Loews brand of hospitality to life. The challenges of the past year have reminded us that, while the economy may fluctuate, our commitment to providing genuine hospitality remains the cornerstone of our values.

Throughout our hotels, our team members have renewed their commitment to deliver on our brand promise in order to provide you with a supremely comfortable and memorable experience. And I can honestly say I have never been more proud to be Chairman and CEO.

Speaking of proud, our stunning new Loews Atlanta Hotel will open on April 1, 2010 in the vibrant Midtown arts district, with inspiring views from every room, innovative cuisine and genuine Loews hospitality... delivered southern style.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation that includes guestrooms, bathrooms, and a gorgeous new lobby that features a 10,000 gallon aquarium with colorful salt water fish, as well as a new ice cream parlor—SoBe Scoops, and a cool new gift shop—Sobe Splash.

We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta, South Beach and at our other Loews destinations in 2010.

On behalf of all of us, I want to thank you for choosing Loews Hotels...and for traveling. As Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. Travel Association, as well, I urge you to continue to fly, drive, train, sail... and enjoy the many rewards traveling can bring.

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year.


Jonathan Tisch

Chairman & CEO

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Leading Indicators - Get Downtown for Holidays



Everything is happening Downtown! From holiday events and parties, to a college bowl and New Year's Eve fireworks, so turn off the TV reruns and get Downtown!
 new years fun

Count down to 2010 with the New Year's Eve Firework Spectacular over the St. Johns River. Fireworks will be shot from one barge in front of The Jacksonville Landing and another barge in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Northbank and Southbank | Dec 31 | Midnight

Jacksonville Scene will ring in 2010 with its New Years Eve Party. The party includes a live DJ, open bar and light food. There will be a champagne toast at midnight as the fireworks light up the sky over Downtown.
Museum of Science and History (MOSH) | Dec 31 | 9pm

Enjoy spectacular food, drinks, and a breathtaking view of the St. Johns River on the New Year's Eve Cruise.
The Jacksonville Princess II | Dec 31 | 10pm

Come celebrate New Year's Eve with live music at The Party in the Park. Donavon Frankenreiter and local artists will perform.
Metropolitan Park | Dec 31 | 5pm

 downtown sports

Get pumped up for the Gator Bowl! Excited fans are invited to show their team spirit at the Gator Bowl Pep Rallies. Join the bands, cheerleaders, and mascots in the excitement on New Year's Eve.
The Jacksonville Landing | Dec 31 | 1:30pm

The VyStar 5K Run is a great way to get involved with all the excitement the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl has to offer. If running or walking is your thing, this race is for you. The race is held right before the Gator Bowl Parade, and runs along the parade route through downtown Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Landing | Dec 31 | 1:30pm

You are invited to celebrate New Year's Eve at the Winn-Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade. The parade through the streets of Downtown features colorful floats, high school bands and college bands, giant helium balloons, and entertaining specialty units.
Northbank Riverwalk | Dec 31 | 3pm

Watch the West Virginia Mountaineers take on the Florida State Seminoles in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl. It will be FSU coach, Bobby Bowden's final game.
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | Jan 1 | 1pm

Enjoy the thrill and excitement of college football as thousands of fans come together to celebrate in a festive and family-oriented atmosphere during the Budweiser Tailgate Party. There will be pep rallies, cheerleaders and bands from West Virginia and Florida State. Tailgaters will also enjoy interactive games and inflatables for the kids.
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | Jan 1 | 10am

 on going holiday fun

Come and experience the magic of reading through beautifully decorated trees inspired by beloved books during the Jacksonville Junior League's Festival of Trees. Along with the magical playground of trees, the Main Library will host a variety of events, including readings from local authors and community leaders.
Jacksonville Main Library | Now - Jan 6

The City's Office of Special Events has revived a wonderful tradition with Holiday Window displays. Downtown storefront windows are alive with festive holiday scenes created by local artists, designers and businesses.
Various Downtown Locations | Now - Jan 2

Escape the holiday stress by relaxing in the Alexander Brest Planetarium for Holiday Planetarium Programs. From exploration of the winter constellations to the mysterious journey of the three wise men, there is sure to be something mesmerizing for the whole family.
Museum of Science and History (MOSH) | Now - Jan 4

Come enjoy gigantic, creative gingerbread houses built by chefs, bakers, architects, engineers and home builders and other local professionals during the Rotary's Gingerbread House Extravaganza 2009.
Jacksonville Historical Society | Now - Dec 23

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

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Monday, December 14, 2009

MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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NOW is time to think about what to get that special automotive someone in your life!  There are a number of Amelia events that would make the perfect gift for the holidays, including the Rolls-Royce Wine Makers Dinner, Seminars, the Porsche Driving Experience, the Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner, and the Sunday Concours. For the first time ever, we are offering a VIP ticket..  The VIP ticket includes admission to the show and VIP Tent, VIP Parking, Collectible Program, Collectible Poster, Commemorative Gift, Autograph Session with Richard Petty, Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Two (2) Drink Tickets, and a Cash Bar.  Many of these events have limited seating, so place your order today.  
 
**VIP Tickets must be purchased in advance.  We will mail a gift certificate to everyone who purchases a VIP ticket.  If you are purchasing a VIP ticket as a gift, please include the name(s) of the person(s) attending the show. Gift certificates will be mailed to the purchaser's address.

Visit our site at www.ameliaconcours.org to order your tickets and check
 out the schedule of events. Remember to mark your calendars for the
 15th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, March 12-14.
START PLANNING YOUR 2010 AMELIA ISLAND WEEKEND:
Our Schedule Of Events Is Online
 
The 15th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will again have a variety of events open to the public, and our schedule is online and ready for your planning purposes.  If seminars are your thing, we have three.  The Porsche Driving Experience returns for another round of motoring excitement.  RM Auction's Automobiles of Amelia Island, in its 11th year, promises to be spectacular as always. And the Breitling Reception & Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner on Saturday evening will host "The King," Richard Petty.  There is something for everyone.  For more information, go to www.ameliaconcours.org.

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Leading Indicators

Join the City of Jacksonville in celebrating the Jacksonville Jaguars! The Jaguars will take on the Indianapolis Colts at their last home game on December 17. The Ultimate TEALgate Party kicks off the fun that afternoon at 4 p.m. outside of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium with live entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Show your pride in our team by making Jacksonville teal on December 17. Let the Jaguars know you're cheering for them and "Teal it Up!"

Promotional items can be ordered through the City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events. Orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Below is a list of ideas to help show your Jaguars pride.

Easy ways to show your pride:

- Display teal and black balloons.
- Hang Jaguars flags.
- Display teal and black ribbons.
- Encourage all employees to wear teal on December 17.
- Replace lights with teal lights.
- Decorate windows with a Jaguars theme.
- Offer game day specials.
- Offer game day discounts to those wearing teal.
- Make a banner supporting the Jaguars and hang it in your business.

For more information on The Ultimate TEALgate Party, contact Lauren Powell at (904) 630-3690 or via email.
Florida Times Union Articles on Downtown
 

This week, the Florida Times Union is running a series of articles on Downtown Jacksonville. Five reporters spent four months researching Downtown. 

Visit jacksonville.com to read the series.
City Introduces Plan to Refurbish Friendship Park
 
Last month, the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission announced plans for improvements to Friendship Fountain and the surrounding park.  Plans include restoring full functionality to the fountain, updating the fountain's lighting and adding green space, landscaping and pedestrian accents to the park.

Signature elements in the park, including the bust of Ponce de Leon and the brick inlay surrounding the fountain, will be retained, while much of the concrete will be replaced with sod, ground cover and shade trees.  Sable palms currently located near the Museum of Science & History will be moved near the pump house to provide screening, and a small area to the west of the fountain will have amphitheater-style seating.

The $2.5 million project has received conceptual approval from the Downtown Development Review Board.

Click here for a link to the full presentation (begins on page 13).
Another Artist Finds a Temporary Use for Vacant Space Downtown

Circa Sixty Three, a jewelry and accessory company, set up shop for the Art Walk in the first floor retail space in the W.A. Knight building on Adams Street, next door to Chew.  Circa Sixty Three owner, Danielle Insetta, recently moved back to Jacksonville. 

Typically, her pieces are sold wholesale, but customers have a unique opportunity to shop direct on December 17 and 18, when her "pop up" store is open Downtown. 

In 2008, Circa Sixty Three purchased more than twenty tons of vintage Lucite dead stock. The stock includes beads, jewelry parts, and bangles that were made in Providence, Rhode Island throughout the '60s and '70s. The line includes new handmade jewelry made from vintage Lucite and original vintage items such as bangles bracelets and hoop earrings.
Re-imagining The Jacksonville Landing
  

At a recent American Planning Association conference held in Jacksonville, nearly two dozen planners from all across Florida participated in a charette to re-imagine The Jacksonville Landing.

After touring The Jacksonville Landing, learning about recent and upcoming developments in the area and participating in design discussions, participants made the following recommendations to help The Jacksonville Landing capitalize on its potential:

- open the center of the building to allow river views
- add a mixed use component, including residential and/or office
- integrate the building into upcoming Laura Street improvements
- maximize river views throughout the property
- build a parking garage
- add a major attraction
- expand the marina
- add green space
- maximize waterfront dining
- remove Main Street Bridge ramps and create super-block

Click here for a copy of the final presentation.

Special thanks to Chris Flagg, Flagg Design Studio, and the American Planning Association for sharing this information.
Downtown Holiday Gift Ideas
 
Are you a Downtown employer looking for gift ideas for your employees, or just someone looking for the perfect gift?  Don't forget to shop Downtown!  Many Downtown retailers and cultural venues have excellent gift ideas for your employees, from personalized stationary to restaurant gift cards and more.
 

For a complete list of Downtown retailers, cultural venues and restaurants, visit our Downtown Directory or our Downtown Deals page. 
New Year's Eve Event Routes, Street Closures & Festivities
 
The City of Jacksonville has announced the following event routes and street closures for New Year's Eve and Gator Bowl festivities Downtown:

 Vystar Gator Bowl 5K Run
The Vystar Gator Bowl 5K will take place on Thursday, December 31, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
 
- Begin at Laura St. and Independent Dr. in front of The Jacksonville Landing
- West on Water St. to Pearl St.
- North on Pearl St. to Bay St.
- East on Bay St. to Laura St.
- South on Laura St. to Independent Dr.
- East on Independent Dr. to Newnan St.
- North on Newnan St. to Bay St.
- East on Bay St. to Georgia St.
- Turn around at Georgia St.
- West on Bay St. to Newnan St.
- South on Newnan St. to Independent Dr.
- West on Independent Dr. to Pearl St.
- South on Pearl St. to the Northbank Riverwalk

 Winn Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade
The Winn Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade will take place on Thursday, December 31, 2008 at 3 p.m. 

 - Begin at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on Water St. in front of the Federal Reserve Bank
- East on Water St. to Laura St.
- North on Laura St. to Bay St.
- West on Bay St. to the Prime Osborn Convention Center

 Street Closures
The following street closures are scheduled for December 31:

 - All street parking on the parade route will be prohibited from 7 a.m. until the end of the parade approximately 5 p.m.
- Water Street in front of the Federal Reserve Bank will be closed at noon until the end of the parade approximately 5 p.m.
- All other street closures will begin at 1 p.m. This will be a soft close, meaning you will only be allowed in or across
the parade route for work and residential purposes.
- At 2:45 p.m. there will be hard closure through the whole parade route, meaning that no one will be allowed in or out along
the route until the end of the parade approximately 5 p.m.
- In addition to the parade route closures, Hogan Street from Bay Street to the St. Johns River will be closed for the entire
day. 

 Click here for more information about these and other Gator Bowl related festivities.

Laura Street Construction to Begin in January

Construction on the $2.1 million Laura Street reconstruction project is expected to begin in mid-January, beginning with the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Laura St. and Independent Dr. in front of The Jacksonville Landing.

Anticipated Street Closures
The first phase of street closures will begin when the project commences:
- Intersection of Laura Street & Independent Drive will be closed.
- Access to The Jacksonville Landing parking and freight loading areas will be maintained for local traffic.
- Access to the MODIS building garage will be maintained for local traffic.
- The primary detour for southbound drivers will be Hogan Street or Main Street.  Access to the Main Street Bridge will be available on Main Street.
- The primary detour for eastbound drivers will be Forsyth Street.

The project includes repaving the road, making Laura St. two-way from Independent Drive to Monroe St., making Independent Dr. two-way from Laura St. to Newnan St., moving the Andrew Jackson statue from the west side of The Jacksonville Landing to the center of the roundabout, and adding sidewalk upgrades including pavers, signage and lighting.
Downtown Retail & Business News
 
Like retailers everywhere, Downtown Jacksonville's retailers struggled in 2009.  The year has seen 19 new businesses open, while 23 businesses have closed.

The good news is that new businesses in 2009 included restaurants and bars serving the evening and weekend crowds, including Chicago Pizza and Grille, Cinco de Mayo and Village Bread Cafe in The Jacksonville Landing, as well as new bars The Sinclair and Dos Gatos.


New Downtown Businesses
Downtown Vision welcomes Downtown's two newest business:

Ballyhoo Mobile Marketing
31 W. Adams St., Ste. 103
www.ballyhoomobile.com
Ballyhoo Mobile Marketing creates custom, success-based SMS text marketing plans.

Perdue Office Interiors
5 W. Forsyth St.
(904) 737-5858
www.perdueoffice.com
Perdue Office Interiors is Northeast Florida's leader in workplace solutions, providing turnkey services to large and small companies.


Coming Soon!
Keep your eyes peeled for Lit, a new bar opening soon at 11 Ocean St.
explore the more on Facebook and Twitter!
 
Keep up with what's happening in Downtown Jacksonville - become our fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  We post and tweet about events, special deals, contests and the latest news.  Every 50th fan on Facebook wins a "Drawn to Downtown" t-shirt!

Click here to become our fan on Facebook, and click here to follow us on Twitter.
Downtown Blood Drives a Success!
 
As the year comes to a close, Downtown Vision, Inc. is pleased to have facilitated blood drives for Downtown Jacksonville on behalf The Blood Alliance in conjunction with the Hemming Plaza Market on Fridays. 

We extend our thanks to Downtown workers at various businesses and government organizations who donated more than 100 pints of blood this year. As we prepare for the holidays, we are reminded that it is during the holiday season when blood shortages often occur.  We appreciate our Downtown employees for their life saving generosity this year.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

New Arrivals for December

"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."
-Booker T Washington

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Downtown Updates

Jacksonville wants to host the World Cup!
•Jacksonville is among 27 cities vying to be part of the FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament in 2018 and 2022.  Visit www.gousabid.com/jacksonville and sign the petition supporting Jacksonville’s bid to become part of this worldwide tournament.  The estimated economic impact for a World Cup host city is between $300 and $500 million and the event offers employment opportunities, as between 5,000 and 8,000 new local jobs will be created in preparation for the FIFA World Cup. 

Making Downtown Retail Ready
•DVI Board Member and Regency Center Corporation’s Senior Vice President John Pharr led a discussion at DVI’s Downtown Stakeholder meeting on the state of Downtown retail. Pharr discussed what actions Downtown property owners should take to improve their ability to lease vacant retail space.  In order to get Downtown “retail ready,” Pharr gave suggestions to the retailers such as add color or local artwork in windows of retail spaces.

Downtown’s Awards and Accolades
•“Make a Scene Downtown!” received an Award of Distinction from The International Downtown Association (IDA).  The project, nominated by the JEDC, was one of 77 award submissions IDA received this year as part of its Downtown Achievement Awards.

•The JaxPride/JEDC Metropolitan Park/Kids Kampus Visioning Workshop and Conceptual Master Plan won the Design Excellence Award from the Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA).  The award recognizes a site plan which exhibits superior form and function.  Click here to view the conceptual Master Plan.  

•The JEDC and King Engineering Associates, Inc. also received the Outstanding Public Study Award from FPZA for the Downtown Wayfinding Signage Program Master Plan.  The award recognizes the most innovative and comprehensive involvement of citizens in a planning study, design plan, or brick and mortar project.

•Jacksonville was recently highlighted by USA Today as one of ten cities across North America with fun river cruises.  The cities were selected based on a survey by the International Downtown Association (IDA) of the best boat rides along rivers, canals and other waterways in North America. The list includes big cities and small towns. Click here to read the article online.

Jacksonville Historical Society looks to purchase former St. Luke’s Building
•The Jacksonville Historical Society is working on plans to purchase and renovate the former St.. Luke’s Hospital and Florida Casket Manufacturer building.  The historical society's goal is to convert the two buildings located at Palmetto and Duval streets into a museum and archive library.                                                               

JEDC to help expedite redevelopment of Adams St. Project
•In 2004, the JEDC approved a Redevelopment Agreement with The Kimmik Corporation for the redevelopment of 20 West Adams St., formerly known as the Lerner Shops.  The agreement was to allocate $400,000 from the Historic Trust Fund to rehabilitate the historic structure, payable after completion.  The project plans included approximately 20 loft-style apartments, 5,246 SF of retail space and 6,346 SF of commercial space.  The Kimmik Corp. has completed more than half of the project but has been at a stand still due to unforeseen construction complications and financial hurdles.  Last month, the JEDC agreed to extend the disbursement of the original grant money to help keep the project moving and expedite the redevelopment of the blighted building.  The amended agreement is pending City Council approval. 

PARK(ing) Day 2009
•On September 18, Jacksonville area organizations and companies temporarily converted three Downtown parking spaces into public parks as part of PARK(ing) Day 2009.  "PARK(ing) Day" is an annual event in which cities around the globe transform metered parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces.  PARK(ing) Day challenges people to rethink the way streets are used and reinforces the need for broad based changes to urban infrastructure.  PARK(ing) Day is about re-imagining the possibilities of the metropolitan landscape. For more information about the annual event, visit: http://www.parkingday.org/.

Update to Downtown Action Plan Item #3: Convert One-Way to Two-Way Streets
Laura Street Improvements Program:  Plans to beautify Laura St. and convert it into a two-way street are underway.  The project also includes adding a roundabout at the intersection of Laura St. and Independent Drive, building a pedestrian path from Bay St. to the Landing, landscaping, paving and adding new signage and lighting.  Independent Drive will also be converted into a two-way street from Laura St. to Newnan St.  The RFP was issued in October, responses have been received and a contractor will be selected in December. The JEDC anticipates construction to begin in January and last for a year.  To view the Laura Street Conceptual Development Plan presentation, click here

•In case you haven’t been to Downtown lately, directional signs have been installed to indicate that Bay Street between Ocean and Newnan streets is now a two-way street.  With this last two-way link, one can turn right off of the Main St. Bridge onto Bay St.  

•To learn more about the comprehensive streetscape plan for Downtown, view the Downtown Action Plan.

Football News
•A new arena football team is coming to Jacksonville!  The new team, the Jacksonville Sharks, will begin playing this spring at the Veterans Memorial Arena.  The owners are anticipating Jacksonville to be a very successful market for arena football.

•The Konica Minolta Gator Bowl is close to completing a deal that will match teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Big 10.  The SEC agreed to participate for the next four years and negotiations with the Big 10 are underway. The Gator Bowl is currently in the last year of a deal that matches an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) team with one from the Big East Conference, Notre Dame or Big 12 team. If the pending agreement is completed, the SEC-Big 10 matchup will start with the 2011 game.

•The University of Georgia (UGA) Athletic Association board of directors voted to extend the contract for the annual Florida-Georgia football game to stay in Jacksonville.  UGA will continue with talks with the University of Florida and Jacksonville to extend the contract through 2016.  The game has been held in Jacksonville since 1933, with the exception of 1994 and 1995, when the Municipal Stadium was being renovated.

Don’t forget to wear your teal!  Support our JAGUARS and wear your teal t-shirts, hats and buttons every Friday before home games during football season.

Retail Updates
Just Fitness 4 U has replaced Gold's Gym at The Landing as the only full-service health club in Downtown. Just Fitness 4 U offers strength and cardio equipment, X classes and world class personal training.  For more information, call (904) 683-3158.

•A new restaurant called The Skyline recently opened on the top floor of the Bank of America Building. The Skyline is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Click here for a menu and more information.

•Downtown’s newest event venue, 927, recently opened at 927 W Forsyth St.  Call (904) 387-4160 or email forsythevents@hotmail.com for more information.

•The owners of Downtown’s Burrito Gallery recently opened a new restaurant in Springfield called Uptown Market.  The restaurant opened in the Cesery Company’s Third and Main project and also includes a small grocery store.  Uptown Market is open for breakfast and lunch. Click here for more information.

Perdue Office Interiors is relocating its headquarters to a historic building in Downtown.  The company will move from the Baymeadows area to the Old Woolworth Building at 5 W. Forsyth St., where it will occupy 9,000 sq. ft. of the 20,000-square foot building owned by Petra Management Inc. The JEDC assisted Perdue by touting the benefits of a Downtown location by expressing the city’s support for new Downtown retail and also helped secure parking spaces. 

Dos Gatos, a new bar in downtown, just opened up across the street from the Florida Theatre at 123 E. Forsyth St. in a building owned by Petra Management Inc.  Petra has also opened two other bars this year in Downtown: Ivy and Poppa Love Smoke.  For hours of operation and drink specials, call (904) 354-0666 or visit http://www.dosgatosjax.com/

Upcoming Events
•Last year, the City of Jacksonville revived a wonderful tradition in downtown Jacksonville with holiday window displays. Again this year, downtown storefront windows will be festively-decorated holiday scenes created by local artists, designers and businesses. Windows will be on display through January 2.

•The Christmas tree is back at The Jacksonville Landing!  The 56-foot tree is programmed to perform a 10-minute, synchronized light show set to various selections of holiday music.  The light shows will continue every hour, on the hour beginning at 6 p.m. daily until New Year’s Eve.

•The City of Jacksonville is proud to present Great Joy!, the annual holiday concert by the Jacksonville Mass Choir (JMAC) on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Florida Theatre.  Tickets are $10, plus any applicable service charges, and go on sale Saturday, November 21. To purchase tickets, call the Florida Theatre’s Box Office at (904) 355-2787.

•The third annual Downtown Historic Church Tour will be Saturday, December 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Church staff will be available at each of the ten historic churches to share the architectural and historical highlights on this self-guided tour.  Participants can walk the tour route or take advantage of the complementary trolley service provided with the tour.  The tour will begin at Main Library and tickets are $5 per person.  DVI is also looking to recruit 60 volunteers to help on the day of the event.  For more information about the tour, volunteering or to purchase tickets in advance visit http://www.dtjax.org/.  Twenty percent of the ticket sales will be donated to the Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition.

•The City of Jacksonville and Humana present the Mayor’s Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens on Saturday, December 5, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.  Tickets are $10 per person for ages 60 and older.  For more information, visit http://www.makeascenedowntown.com/.

•The National Urban League and Walgreens have partnered to launch a nationwide, educational health screening bus tour that will provide adults free access to six health screenings, collectively valued at $140.  The Wellness Bus will be in Downtown on December 11 at the Jacksonville Urban League and on December 12 at the Riverside Arts MarketClick here to view all Jacksonville dates, times and locations.

•Don’t miss the “Ultimate TEALgate Party” on Thursday, December 17 at 4 p.m. outside of the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.  The Ultimate TEALgate Party will begin at 4 p.m. on game day to celebrate the Jacksonville Jaguars as they play their last home game against the Indianapolis Colts.  There will be live entertainment in the streets, interactive activities, appearances by Jaxson Deville and the ROAR cheerleaders and more!

Looking for more to do in Downtown? Click on the links below:

The Jacksonville Landing
Make a Scene Downtown!
DVI
ExperienceJax.com

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Art Sale

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Friday, November 27, 2009

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Friday, November 20, 2009

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