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Produced by Downtown Vision, Inc. and held each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.—rain or shine—the monthly First Wednesday Art Walk spans more than 15 blocks that includes more than 40 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses, plus dozens of artists in Hemming Park, street performers and live music.
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THIS MONTH’S Don’t Miss Venues
‘Nacho’ average fiesta! Grab your sombrero for an art-tastic twist on Cinco de Mayo. Get into the spirit(s) with tequila, piña coladas and cerveza while you shake your maracas to live music by The Chris Thomas Band. The Jalapeño Truck and Latin Soul Grille bring the heat with spicy bites, and Dance Salsa Jax will help you burn the calories with a few hot moves. Plus, what’s a party without a game of giant Jenga or beer pong? Olé!
HIGHLIGHTS
- 19+ Live Music & Performance Venues
- 18+ Hot Spots Open After 9 p.m.
- 53+ Total Stops
See the full map & schedule here: http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/MAY-Final-Flyer-WEB.pdf
FEATURED VENUES
Headquarters @ Hemming Park
Olé! Salsa your way Downtown this month for a fiesta you’ll never forget. Shake your maracas during live music by The Chris Thomas Band on the main stage, while sippin’ some delicious brews. Plus, play a game or two of giant Jenga or beer pong; feed your fiery appetite with food from The Jalapeño Truck or Latin Soul Grille; enjoy tunes by Brad & Sadie in Hemming Café and learn a few salsa moves from Dance Salsa Jax.
Main Street Park
Presented by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, enjoy Sculpture Walk Jacksonville funded by the Florida Blue SPARK Grant.
Chamblin’s Uptown & Cafe
Jam to live music by the Ego Killers DJ as you enjoy food and drink specials.
Dos Gatos
Visit Downtown’s purveyor of fine spirits, vintage cocktails and new classics. Open until 2 a.m.
Downtown Cigar Lounge
Presents “Cigar Fiesta,” where you’ll enjoy Latin music and cigar specials. Sombreros are welcome!
Florida Theatre
Learn about this iconic landmark with backstage tours at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cash bar only.
Southlight Gallery
Experience live music by saxophonist Jarrell Harris while browsing artwork by Julianne French and Raquel Tripp.
MOCA Jacksonville
Don’t miss a charcoal landscape drawing activity through the children’s ArtFusion program. Plus, peruse a new photography exhibition, “In Time We Shall Know Ourselves,” by Raymond Smith.
Café Nola @ MOCA
Quench your thirst with delectable drink specials including spicy margaritas and ancho citrus rum punch.
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.
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 and Gallery
Debuts The Angels’ Dream Collection by Jami Childers, as well as A Collection of Works by Kenneth Balser.
Main Library
Learn about the Spark Grant Program event “How to Build a Waterspirit” with artwork by artist Sara Crooks Flaire, funded by the Spark Grant Program and Florida Blue. Also, The Ritz Chamber Players will perform in the Hicks Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
Underbelly
Jesse Montoya hosts Open Mic from 5-9 p.m., followed by performances from indie-electronic up and comers Wise River and Bells & Robes. Free entry all night, along with free kegs starting at 9 p.m. and wells for a $1 at 11 p.m. DJ Lightwork & Datadiamond close out the night with latest in disco-trap, indie, chill wave, vapor wave, dark wave and tech house.
Visit Jacksonville
Browse art, jewelry and accessories by Pam Barnett, Mica and AlyCat. Sign up for art classes with Yes You Canvas, get drawn as a caricature by Roosevelt Watson, and have your tarot cards read by Dawn. Plus, learn about Jacksonville’s Victory Cruise Casino.
MORE ART WALK @ THESE GREAT VENUES
Cultural Venues
Other Cool Spots
- Anytime Fitness
- The Carling
- Chamblin’s Uptown & Café
- Daniel James Salon
- Diversions Relaxation Gift Store
- Down the Rabbit Hole
- Grease Rags Clothing Co.
- Hemming Park
- Hemming Plaza Jewelers
- The Jacksonville Landing
- Main Street Park
- N.A.I.W.Be Organic Day Spa
- River City Tattoo & Art Gallery
- Visit Jacksonville
- Wine Decadence
Culinary Arts
- Azucena Corner Deli
- Big Pete’s Pizzeria
- Burrito Gallery & Bar
- Cafe Nola @ MOCA
- The Candy Apple Cafe and Cocktails
- Chicago Pizza and Sports Grille
- Chomp Chomp
- Farah’s Uptown Deli
- Fionn MacCool’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
- Food Truck Village
- Indochine
- Magnificat Café
- Midtown Deli & Café
- Olio
- Pho. A Noodle Bar
- Quizno’s Subs
- Sweet Pete’s Candy
- Urban Grind Coffee Co.
- Zodiac Bar and Grill
Nightlife
- 1904 Music Hall
- Burro Bar
- Dive Bar
- Dos Gatos
- Downtown Cigar Lounge
- Hourglass Pub
- Mark’s Downtown Club & Lounge
- Mavericks
- Underbelly
- The Volstead
HEMMING PARK Artists
Each month, Art Walk headquarters at Hemming Park hosts dozens of artists, seeking to show and sell their works. From jewelry to paintings and more, you’ll find a mix of unique, handmade items from both emerging and established artists.
ARTIST LIST BY CATEGORY
Clothing
- Wimick
Painting
- Automotive Fine Art
- Dayi Tofu
- KateJ Paint
- Landis Greenhut Spray Arts
- LesLea Unveiled
- TheArtist
- viktor lazarev
Photography
- Jacksonville Professional Photographers Guild
Sculpture
- Copper Head
- Rebel City 19
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