Add Your Voice To A Discussion of Downtown Issues

The urban issues blog, Urban Jacksonville Weeklyis hosting a gathering this coming Thursday, June 24th, at the Five Points Theater. Think of it as infotainment at its best: a roundtable discussion of the issues affecting Jacksonville's downtown neighborhoods, including Art, Culture and Development, followed by live music by After the Bomb Baby and a short preview of the new Banksy Film, Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Join hosts Joey Marchy, Tony Allegretti and Jack Diablo, as well as guests Dr. Wayne Wood and Steve Lovett, architect and Laura Street Trio designer. Reception starts at 5:30, show at 6 pm. Go to urbanjacksonville.info for more information.

Tony Allegretti Named Market Director of RAM

RAM is pleased to announce the selection of Tony Allegretti as the Market Director of RAM. He was selected from nearly 100 applicants for the position. Tony is well known to the city's arts community and the Downtown culture scene. He is the originator of numerous events such as ArtWalk, Take Me to the River, Summertime in the City, and Jazz in June. Tony has worked for Downtown Vision, is a co-owner of the Burrito Gallery, worked as a special assistant to Mayor John Peyton, served as a member of the mayor's convention center task force, and was a founding partner in Main Branch LLC, which is redeveloping the old Haydon Burns Public Library.

Tony is organizer, instigator, promoter of the arts, and is a highly regarded leader in improving the quality of life in the downtown area.

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