Dive Into Duval

Are you new to Jacksonville? Are you a native to Jacksonville and want to learn more about your hometown? Dive Into Duval is designed to educate (or make an instant local of) the COVID transplant or the Duval Til We Die crowd alike.

Join NextUp JAX on July 12 at Champion Brands to learn about Jacksonville’s history, arts culture, and downtown development. This free event includes complimentary drinks and light bites to enjoy while hearing from a panel of Jacksonville's most knowledgeable community leaders:

- Mitch Hemann, Archivist, Ritz Theater

- Diana Donovan, Executive Director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

- Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc.

- Moderated by Gracie Simendinger, CEO of Leadership Jacksonville, Inc.

The first 50 attendees will receive 1 free Saturday ticket for the Taco and Tequila Festival.

Space is limited, and advanced registration is required.

Venue and drinks sponsored by Champion Brands

Program sponsor: Lee & Cates Glass & 904 Happy Hour