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Jax Cash Mob May 19th

Please join us in Avondale Saturday May 19th for the next Jax Cash Mob.  Mojo #4 is the meetup spot where at 1pm the cash mob site will be unveiled.  Afterwards, post-mob drinks and socializing will be held at Mojo #4 at 2:30pm.  The Shoppes of Avondale is comprised of over 60 locally-owned and operated small businesses.  This is ground zero of the shop local movement. 

This is the second installment of Jax Cash Mob after our first event was successfully held downtown April 7^th.  That event spurred same day sales increases of 38% and 29% respectively of two local businesses, in ONE hour's time.  The May 19^th event looks to double both of these metrics. 

 

Please join me and invite a friend to come along with you.  If you can't make it, please spread the word. 

 

Thank you as always for your support!

-Mike

 

 

What is a cash mob?
A cash mob is a group of people who assemble at a local business and all buy items from that business. The purpose of these mobs is to support both the local businesses and the overall community.  Think of the cash mob as a "shop local" flash mob created to spur local economic stimulus!  The ten dollars demonstrates your personal commitment and effort to support a local independent retailer while having fun doing it as a part of a larger group.  Cash mobs also have a social and community-building component as the interaction between community-minded individuals that meet at these events has a multiplier effect that breeds new projects and contacts. 

How do I participate?
Here are the rules:
1.   Show up at Mojo #4 at 1pm.  Mojo #4 is located at 3572 St Johns Ave.
2.   Spend $10-$20 at a local store (we'll reveal the store at 1pm)
3.   Meet three new people


Why cash mob?
When we buy local, from local businesspeople, wealth is both created and retained in the community.  Think of what an impact we can all have on our community by simply choosing to shop local.  We each do a little. We all do a lot.

 

 

www.facebook.com/jaxcashmob

Twitter @jaxcashmob

 

 

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Art Walk - Conservation, Fashion, Art, 5/2

           

First Wednesday Art Walk
Explore the more.

WHAT:                
First Wednesday Art Walk, Conservation, Fashion, Art 

WHERE:              
Downtown Jacksonville galleries and museums, as well as cultural venues, restaurants and businesses.

WHEN:                
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
5-9 p.m. Rain or Shine

COST:   
FREE

DETAILS:
Headquarters @ Hemming Plaza – Enjoy a blend of music, art, bikes and French history plus conservation-minded artists.

Main Library – Presents Lee Adams' "Ribault's Landing" in conjunction with Commemorate Jacksonville 450th.

Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center – Features "Sails of Reformation."

The Jacksonville Landing – Hosts Eco Latino's "Conservation Zone Fashion Show 2012" from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

City Hall – JaxBike Coalition presents Mayor Alvin Brown with a bicycle at 7 p.m.

Main Street Park – Doug Eng unveils "Message in a Bottle: Wall of Light."

Southlight Gallery – Presents The 5 & Dime's collections of "Excerpts from the Famous and Infamous" at 7 p.m.

AT&T Tower 301 – Welcomes EverBank employees with the RLF Band, artist Jack Allen and Christina Foard Studios.

Secrets Wine Bar – New Location – Enjoy a collection of Jacksonville's finest arts beginning at 7 p.m.

Fionn MacCool's – New location – Enjoy music from Braxton Adamson.

Florida Theatre – Hosts Hayden's 1st birthday party and fundraiser from 5 - 8 p.m. with live music from Grandpa's Cough Medicine, a raffle/silent auction, cake and so much more.

CoWork Jax – Hosts JaxHax Makerspace's first Great Straw Tower Building Competition.

Official After Party – Olio, HAS Art Solutions and Group 4 Design Inc. presents the Official After Party with great art and music and a chance to mingle with artists. Enjoy the party beginning at 8 p.m. along East Bay St. from Market St. to Liberty St.

27+ Live Music & Performance Venues
16+ Hot Spots Open After 9 p.m.
47+ Total Stops
Art Walk Map/Venue Listing: http://www.downtownjacksonville.org/Marketing/First_Wednesday_Artwalk.aspx

PARKING: Free street parking after 6 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION: Visit downtownjacksonville.org or DTJax.org by mobile phone for event information. Art Walk is sponsored and produced by Downtown Vision, Inc. 

About Downtown Vision, Inc.
As the only organization dedicated solely to revitalizing Downtown Jacksonville, Downtown Vision's mission is to build and maintain a healthy and vibrant Downtown.  Founded in 2000, Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) is a Downtown Improvement District created by commercial property owners to provide enhanced services including cleaning, safety, marketing, communications, events, advocacy and special initiatives needed to revitalize Downtown.  Downtown Vision is the one-stop shop for information on Downtown. DVI is governed by a board of directors representing the property owners of the 90-block district and funded by a self-imposed assessment on district properties.  For more information, visit downtownjacksonville.org.

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Jobs For Vets

From Mayor Brown:

 

Last Friday I unveiled the City of Jacksonville's Jobs For Vets website. This is a unique opportunity to help connect our nation's heroes with educational opportunities and career information to ease the transition into civilian life.

 

Jobs For Vets comes at no cost to the taxpayer because of a strong public-private partnership among City Hall, the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition and more than 30 local CEOs and business leaders. Jobs For Vets is testament to Jacksonville's longstanding commitment to create America's most military friendly city.

 

The men and women who served our military took on a tremendous amount of personal risk because of their dedication to preserving our nation's safety. They also learned a number of specialized skills and developed a refined sense of discipline that would serve many employers well. That's why the mission of Jobs For Vets is twofold: We're establishing a one-stop-shop for veterans to learn about the region's employers and for the region's employers to become better educated about what military-trained folks can offer the workforce.

 

Please take a moment to review the website by clicking www.coj.net/JobsForVets . Pass the information on to family and friends. Help me spread the word to all veterans – and employers – who may benefit from Jobs For Vets.

 

Sincerely,

 

Alvin Brown

Mayor

 

Frank Lloyd Wright Film Festival today

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From: "Wayne W Wood OD" <WWW@jaxhistory.com>
Date: Apr 15, 2012 12:43 AM
Subject: Frank Lloyd Wright Film Festival today
To:

Hi --

As a reminder, or in case you missed earlier notices, there will a special showing of three award-winning documentary films today about Frank Lloyd Wright at the Sun-Ray Cinema (formerly 5 Points Theatre).

Sunday, April 15, 2012  1:00 to 6:00pm
Director Michael Miner will be present to discuss the films, followed by Q&A
1:00pm - A Child of the Sun
2:45pm - Sacred Spaces
4:00pm - Romanza
As a  special added attraction, there will be an actual Frank Lloyd Wright building on display in the theatre -- the only dog house ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright!

Tickets will be on sale at the door.

All proceed go to AIA Jacksonville, The Jacksonville Historical Society, and Riverside Avondale Preservation.
Tickets are $9.00 per film, $18.00 for all three.

I hope to see you there!

Wayne

Spring Fling at DCOOP

*PLEASE RSVP*

Spring Fling at DCOOP Spring Fling at DCOOP Food by: Mellow Mushroom Music by: Biggie Tea Drinks all night Introducing the World Chair and Float Table from Humanscale When Thu, April 19, 5:30pm – 10:00pm GMT-04:00 Where Design Cooperative Who (Guest list has been hidden at organizer's request)