FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2021
CONTACT: Katherine Hardwick
904-634-0303, ext.1230
katherine@dtjax.org
NEW MONTHLY SIP & STROLL EVENT, PRESENTED BY PNC, KICKS OFF NEXT MONTH TO ENLIVEN THE SOUTHBANK RIVERWALK, DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
WHO: Based on the successful 6th Annual #DTJax Gala of the same name, Downtown Vision, Inc. today announced a new opportunity for everyone to gather on the Southbank Riverwalk, thanks to support from PNC and the Downtown Investment Authority.
WHAT: Downtown Vision will unveil the monthly “Sip & Stroll,” presented by PNC on the Southbank Riverwalk with live music, food vendors, bars and picnic areas. The November Sip & Stroll lineup includes live music by Honey Hounds and Kalani Rose; culinary delights by 904 Burgers, Dos Vatos Tacos and Lazy Days Hot Dogs; two bars featuring spirits by Manifest Distilling plus beer and wine. Event goers are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Parking is available for $5 at 1301 Riverplace Blvd., located in the lot in front of DoubleTree Hotel. The River Taxi will also be taking fares during Sip & Stroll evenings.
Patrons can also enjoy happy hour or grab dinner at one of the restaurants nearby, including: bb’s restaurant and bar, Chart House, Flavors of Thai, Pier 1515, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Sake House, Southbank Johnnie’s, St. Johns Provision Co., The Southern Grill and Village Bread Cafe.
Sip & Stroll, presented by PNC, is made possible in part by the Downtown Investment Authority, the City of Jacksonville Parks Department, Southbank Hotel and Riverplace Tower, and is produced by Downtown Vision. The monthly lineup and event map can be found at DTJax.com/sipandstroll. For more information on sponsorships, email Haley Tinkle at haley@dtjax.org.
WHERE: The Southbank Riverwalk between the DoubleTree Hotel (1201 Riverplace Blvd.) and the Southbank Hotel, (1515 Prudential Dr.).
WHEN: 5-8 p.m., every third Thursday of the month, beginning Thursday, November 18.
QUOTES FROM PNC AND DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY "The Southbank Riverwalk has been an important part of this community’s footprint and PNC is pleased to provide a grant for this culturally engaging initiative while supporting the revitalization of Downtown Jacksonville,” said Brian Bucher, PNC Bank regional president for North Florida. “I’m confident that Sip & Stroll will not only make the Riverwalk the place to be every third Thursday night, it will ultimately strengthen our community and economy.”
“Part of our mission is to invest in programming that makes Downtown Jacksonville the vibrant center for culture and entertainment in the region,” said Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. “Sip & Stroll creates a new opportunity for residents, employees and nearby neighbors to come explore our one-of-a-kind riverfront.”
About PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (http://www.pnc.com), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual $500 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.
About the Downtown Investment Authority
The Downtown Investment Authority was established by the City of Jacksonville to revitalize Jacksonville’s urban core by utilizing Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) resources and is guided by a nine-member board of directors. The DIA seeks to attract investment, facilitate job creation and increase residential density through capital investments, planning, marketing and public-private partnerships including the provision of incentives for the general community and Downtown stakeholders. For more information, visit https://dia.coj.net/ and https://investdtjax.com/.
About Downtown Vision
Downtown Vision is a not-for-profit organization revitalizing Downtown through clean and safe initiatives, experience creation, marketing and information management. Created by commercial property owners and residents through a self-assessment and governed by a board representing Downtown property owners, DVI administers a 1.3-square mile Business Improvement District. For more information, visit dtjax.com/dvi.
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