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Extended Hours Permit
Oct 6, 2007
Click on the link above to read about the proposed changes to the Extended Hours permit and the Legislative digest which summarizes those changes. Come on Tuesday and give your comments on these proposed changes.
Special Hearing Tuesday October 9, 2007
The Entertainment Commission will hold a special hearing to hear Public Comment on proposed revisions to the Place of Entertainment and Extended Hours Premises permit at 5 PM on Tuesday October 9, 2007 in Room 263.
Place of Entertainment Permit
Oct 5, 2007
Click on the link above to read about the proposed changes to the Place of Entertainment permit and the Legislative digest which summarizes those changes. Come on Tuesday and give your comments on these proposed changes.
Special Hearing Tuesday October 9, 2007
The Entertainment Commission will hold a special hearing to hear Public Comment on proposed revisions to the Place of Entertainment and Extended Hours Premises permit at 5 PM on Tuesday October 9, 2007 in Room 263.
2006 election endorsements
Nov 1, 2006
Get on the Bus to re-elect Supervisor Chris Daly
Get Your Groove on to help re-elect Supervisor Chris Daly!
Hosted by the SF Late Night Coalition and League of Young Voters
Join us Saturday night, when we will pile into decorated buses and tour the bars and clubs in District Six to generate excitement for Chris' reelection this Tuesday. We'll stop at some of the best North Mission, Tenderloin and SOMA hotspots, talk to voters, and maybe even get in a dance or two while we're at it.
DATE: Saturday, November 4th TIME: 10pm - 2am
LOCATION: Chris Daly HQ at 2973 16th St at Mission.
Annual SFLNC Fundraising Gala at supperclub
Oct 1, 2006
SFLNC 2006 Gala Fundraiser at supperclub
Please join us for a unique event highlighting some of our favorite San Francisco artists at the world renowned Supperclub. Master chef Jon Stevens and his team serve up five light courses inspired by French and Italian techniques, each cleverly and most beautifully composed to please your palate.
Guest Speakers: California State Assembly Member Mark Leno, SF Supervisor Fiona Ma & SF Supervisor Chris Daly
http://www.sflncparty.com
SAN FRANCISCO LOVEFEST
Sep 25, 2006
San Francisco Lovefest is an amazing success
From San Francisco Lovefest (www.sflovefest.com)
WOW! What a beautiful day! From the parade kick off speech from Loveparade Berlin founder Dr. Motte till the last beat was dropped late into the weekend morning, LoveFest was a smashing success! 65,000 of you showed up to take over the streets in the shared beauty of a universal vibe. Dancing down Market St, filling up Civic Center plaza, and taking it to every after party in the city that night and the next day, we just want to say a heart felt thank you for making this year's event perfect in every way.
SFLNC sponsors dance stages at Pink Saturday and Pride
Jun 15, 2006
Pink Saturday and Pride 2006
Once again, the SFLNC is proud to be a sponsor of the Tantra Stage at Pink Saturday in the Castro and at the LGBT Pride Parade and celebration at Civic Center. Come out and show some Pride and dance to San Francisco oldtime favorites such as DRC, KJ and Joseph Lee and Denise as well as youngsters such as DJ Pee Play and Liam Shy.
Western SOMA Citizens Planning Task Force
Mar 14, 2006
Legislation by Supervisor Chris Daly created the Western SOMA Citizens Planning Task Force to advise the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on planning for western SoMa. The last South of Market re-zoning made entertainment a non-permitted use, prohibiting new places of entertainment in the SOMA area, except those in existence prior to 1992. It is a priority of the SFLNC to re-classify entertainment to a permitted use in the SOMA district.
SOMA: Can business, play and housing co-exist?
Please read below and attend two important meetings about the re-zoning processs of the South of Market Area, a project that is very important to the future of the entertainment industry in SOMA and San Francisco. The SoMa Leadership Council meets on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:00 PM at The Arc of San Francisco, 1500 Howard Street (at 11th). The meeting will focus on proposed housing on 11th Street, home to many entertainment venues. The Business and Land Use Committee of the The Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force meets to discuss the adoption of Interim Controls on Thursday, March 16 at 6:00 PM in Room 82 at City Hall
The Badlands Nightclub Accused of Discrimination
Aug 3, 2005
The Entertainment Commission hears claims of discrimination against Badlands
On Tuesday, June 2nd the Entertainment Commission had a two hour special session to listen to community claims of discrimination at the Badlands nightclub in the Castro. This was in response to findings by the Human Rights Commission that substantiated claims of discrimination as well as calls by the activist group "And Castro for All" that the Commission revoke or suspend Badlands Entertainment Permits.
"The RAVE Act"
Jun 10, 2005
Owner of West Side Club Is Acquitted of Drug-Den Charges
In a surprising upset for federal prosecutors, the owner of the Sound Factory, once one of Manhattan's hottest nightclubs, was acquitted by a jury yesterday on charges that he turned the club into a den for rampant drug use and sales. After deliberating for little more than a day, the jury declared the owner, Richard Grant, not guilty on all three counts of conspiracy to aid narcotics distribution and providing a building for drug sales.
Fundraiser for City Attorney Dennis Herrera
May 24, 2005
John Wood
The San Francisco Late Night Coalition, Assemblymember Mark Leno, and the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club are proud to co-host a fundraising evening with City Attorney Dennis Herrera
Date: Wednesday, June 1st
5:00 to 5:30 - VIP reception for Entertainment Industry (rsvp john@sflnc.com)
5:30 to 7:30 - No-Host Cocktail Reception & food by the Blue Cube
Where: Polo's Blue Cube at 34 Mason @ Market
Entertainment by: DJ Pusspuss, DJ Liam Shy, Vocal performance by Audio Angel
Disciplinary Hearing on Kelly's Mission Rock
Apr 29, 2005
Nightclub faces suspension over complaints
Article by Carolyn Jones of the Chronicle on the pending suspension of Kelly's Mission Rocks' entertainment permits by the Entertainment Commission. "After police, city officials and neighbors complained about nighttime antics at the club, the city's Entertainment Commission voted unanimously last week to suspend Kelly's after-hours and entertainment permits...."
How Weird Street Faire 2005
Apr 24, 2005
The SFLNC is proud to once again be a sponsor and supporter of the How Weird Street Faire. The Sixth Annual How Weird Street Faire will take place on May 1st, 2005 in downtown San Francisco. Howard Street (at 12th) will once again become "How Weird" with 4 City blocks filled with crafts and art, music and dancing, perforfmers and merriment. Noon to 8pm.
For more info go to http://www.howweird.org/
Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan
Apr 20, 2005
Mid-Market Redevelopment PlanOverview
After more than ten years of community input, the long awaited Mid-Market Redevelopment Plan has been released. You can read an overview here or read it in its'entirety at:
http://midmarketpac.org/images/pdfs/Final_Draft_MM_Redevelopment_Plan_03-21-05.pdf
Help Save the Harding Theater!
Apr 13, 2005
Harding Feud May Be Resolved Soon
Efforts to save the historic Harding Theater from demolition are having an impact, although the final solution is still in negotiation
Late Night Wakes Up in the City
Apr 11, 2005
San Francisco Business Times
Adrienne Sanders
This article from the San Francisco Business Times demonstrates that the San Francisco Entertainment Commission is meeting one of its most important legislative mandates; that is, to provide assistance and cooperation to business owners attempting to open or expand local late night entertainment venues.
SFLNC benefit party produced with Start Soma
http://www.art415.com/
Aug 13, 2004
Terrance Alan
Hey supporters of San Francisco Nightlife, Mark your calendars!
The San Francisco Late Night Coalition needs you to come to a party. Now what could be more fun that that? Read on....
The San Francisco Late Night Coalition is hosting a fundraiser that truly befits our status as THE political advocacy group for San Francisco's diverse arts and entertainment communities.
In conjunction with the iconoclastic START SOMA art gallery - the folks who repeatedly shook up San Francisco's tired art scene this past year, the SFLNC has created ART 415, a celebration of SF nightlife. This event brings together pretty much EVERYTHING that San Francisco has to offer in terms of late night entertainment. Art. Music. Fashion. Dance. Independent Film. Multimedia. Technology. All in the name of community + political activism.
Karmacoda donates proceeds from CD to SFLNC
Jun 21, 2004
Terrance Alan
The Late Night Coalition FUNdraising Summer is off to a great start! And here is a chance for you to get in on a great party AND raise money for the SFLNC.
The fabulous folks at Karmacoda, a live/electronic performance group, are doing a release party at Bubble Lounge this Friday June 25th at 9 with a live set at 10 PM. Proceeds from the event and a portion of money from each CD sold goes to the SFLNC. This is just about the best way to help the SFLNC continue with its work in making San Francisco Fun Again and leave with a great CD.
Two amazing SFLNC benefits: Ascension at 1015 and Bike To Work Night at DNA
May 16, 2004
John Wood
This Thursday, May 20th is looking like a "cannot miss" night to go out clubbing and to help support San Francisco activist politics. The SFLNC is proud to announce two fundraising events that showcase both our world class entertainment culture and our uniquely San Francisco political spirit.
We are thrilled to welcome the fourth yearly incarnation of one of San Francisco's premier club parties, Red Bull Ascension at Ten15 Folsom.
We are also very excited to have teamed up this year with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and Soundsafe for "Bike to Work Night" at the DNA lounge. . Clink the link for more info......
Proposal to extend Last Call for Alcohol
Apr 19, 2004
In December of last year, the SFLNC developed a proposal to extend last call for alcohol in San Francisco. This proposal was approved by the Entertainment Commission, the Board of Supervisors and Mayor Gavin Newsom. With this City approval, Assemblymember Mark Leno has introduced AB 2344, the "last Call" amendment to the State Business Code. Read the details below
AB 2433 fails at Assembly Committee
The SFLNC is disappointed to announce that AB 2433, state legislation to allow for a later last call in San Francisco, failed to make it out of committee at the State Assembly, effectively killing any chance of passage this year. Read more....
AB 2296, an ABC reform bill, passes State Assembly Committee
Apr 15, 2004
John Wood
While our last call legislation was defeated at the State Assembly, the SFLNC and Mark Leno did score a small win recently at the State Assembly. AB 2296, a bill designed to prevent abuse of ABC licensing hearings for bars and nightclubs, passed unanimously with bipartisan support out of the Assembly Government Organization Committee.
Youth Entertainment Crisis and Legislation
Apr 8, 2004
San Francisco ranks very poorly in terms of entertainment options for Youth under 21. The SFLNC is supporting the San Francisco Youth Commission, who have decided to change that sorry state of affairs. Read more....
Mayor Newsom signs 18+ Afterhours Legislation
After a two year legislative process, 18+ venues and events in San Francisco may now apply to the Entertainment Commission for an after-hours permit. The legislation to allow 18+ after-hours, co-sponsored by Supervisors Bevan Dufty, Chris Daly and Tom Ammiano, was recently signed into law by Mayor Newsom.
SFLNC Endorses San Francisco International Arts Festival Legislation
Feb 16, 2004
The SFLNC has endorsed proposed legislation by Supervisor Tom Ammiano that would provide City matching funding grants to assist with the development of a San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF). The proposed month long SF International Arts Festival will bring both artists and visitors to the city and will play a role in stimulating a cultural and economic revival in the City. For that reason, the Entertainment Commission has agreed to act as the lead agency for SFIAF
SFIAF community meeting
There will be a community meeting with Supervisor Tom Ammiano in regards to his proposed legislation for a San Francisco International Arts Festival. The meeting will be held on Wednesday February 18 at 6pm at the South of Market Cultural Center (SOMARTS), 934 Brannan Street (between 8th and 9th).
If you would like more information about the work of the committee or any other aspects of the International Festival please reply to info@sfintlartsfest.org or call 415-824-8844.
The Ambassador of Fun
Jan 27, 2004
Wave Magazine
Emily Landes
Imagine a city where exciting nightspots are always opening around the corner, clubs and bars harmoniously coexist with their residential neighbors and the liquor pours freely until well after 2am. It could be San Francisco, if the Entertainment Commission has anything to say about it. “San Francisco can become a destination city again,” says Terrance Alan, president of the commission. “We just need to start shouting, ‘Come here! Come here!’” more...
The SFLNC helps re-organize Castro Halloween
Nov 1, 2003
After years of Castro Halloween being an unpermitted, chaotic street party, the SFLNC has teamed up with Supervisor Bevan Dufty, the Entertainment Commission, SF Pride and others to reclaim Castro Halloween.
Good Reviews for Castro Halloween
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/ch...
A team of Chronicle reporters interview partygoers, merchants and others at Castro Halloween. Most consider the new plan for castro halloween a success: more entertainment, less violence
Should You Be on the SFLNC Board of Directors?
Sep 29, 2003
The SFLNC has restructured, and instead of our Steering Committee, we are forming a working Board of Directors. Seven members of the Board have already been chosen and we're still looking for two qualified individuals; one to be our webmaster and oversee an overhaul of our website, another with a fundraising background. Read more for a list of the SFLNC Board members and their backgrounds
We're looking for some passionate people
Find out more about what kind of people we're looking for, and how you can apply.
Action Alert: Legislation to Ban Signs on City Utility Poles
Sep 22, 2003
The SFLNC would like to alert everyone about a public hearing on legislation proposed by Supervisor Fiona Ma that would ban signs, flyers or posters attached to City utility poles. This legislation would limit the ability of many communities to post information about concerts, dance clubs, public gatherings, missing pets, political candidates, protests etc. The legislation would restrict such notices to neighborhood kiosks or other designated areas.
Supervisor Ma's Sign Ordinance will be heard in the Board of Supervisors' Land Use Committee on Monday, September 22 at 1:00pm in City Hall, Room 263.
Legislation To Ban Signs on Utility Poles Tabled at Committee
The ordinance proposed by Supervisor Fiona Ma to ban Signs from City utility poles was tabled at the Land Use Commitee of the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 22nd. After testimony heavily against the legislation, Supervisor Ma said that she would meet with groups to attempt to develop a compromise. The legislation was tabled at the call of Chair Jake McGoldrick, who did not seem in favor of the legislation as it currently is written.
Entertainment Commission
Jul 30, 2003
The mandate of the San Francisco Entertainment Commission is to promote entertainment as a cultural and economic resource of the City, while creating effective policy to protect neighborhoods and public health.
The Commission meets in City Hall, room 406 on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 5 PM. Public comment is encouraged and is at the beginning of each meeting.
Entertainment and a San Francisco Cultural Renaissance?
http://www.examiner.com/arts/default.jsp?story=073...
SFLNC Chair and Entertainment Commission President Terrance Alan predicts that entertainment will lead to a cultural and economic renaissance in San Francisco. Read his comments in "That's Entertainment: New Commission fights for The City's right to party" by Bill Picture.
SFLNC sponsors the Tantra Trance stage at Pride 2003
Jun 5, 2003
John Wood
On June 28, the SFLNC will be sponsoring the Tantra Trance Stage at Pride 2003. Come and join our SFLNC production crew and some of our favorite family DJ's as we celebrate Queer and Late Night Pride.
Local DJ KJ Faces Deportation
Apr 21, 2003
Due to the new terrorism policies, the United States Government has initiated deportation proceedings against longtime local DJ Keshav Jiwnani, aka "KJ". Although KJ has resided peacefully in the United States for 17 years, he is being forced to go through these proceedings since he was born in Pakistan.
KJ Interviewed on "This Way Out"
http://www.planetout.com/support/media.html?file=/...
Listen to an interview with Keshav Jiwnani, linked from Planet Out. Realaudio required.
Food For Thought
Apr 16, 2003
Syd's Food for Thought columns discuss a wide range of topics, mostly around the ideas of what our dance scene and community can bring to the individual and collective society.
Food For Thought #18: Paradox Americana
Dancing through the anguish of the world on a Saturday morning to DJ Vibe, surrounded by people I love. Trying to live in the paradox of Americana, where there can be so much good and so much evil all under the same flag.
Lingba Lounge Permit Woes
Feb 11, 2003
Lingba Lounge, a club and Thai restaurant, has been a contentious issue for the Potrero Hill neighbors who have continually complained about Lingba's late hours and loud music.
A quick update on the status of the Lingba Lounge
An upcoming mediation may serve as a model process that can be used again. It incorporates problem solving, balanced participation of the stakeholders and transparency along the way. It may serve as a model for the EC as it hears contentious issues.
Big-buck raves not all the rage to veterans - New Year's chaos proves dangers of excess, they say
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/...
Jan 4, 2003
S.F. Chronicle
James Sullivan
SFLNC Members Grant Davis and John Wood are quoted in this SFGate article about the generation gap between raves-past and raves-future.
The Late Night Coalition Fight Song
Oct 24, 2002
Nick Fynn
Here are the lyrics to our very own fight song, performed last night by Naugacide (featuring legislative committee member Nick Fynn) at the Chris Daly benefit party.
November 2002 San Francisco Elections
Oct 23, 2002
SF Bay Guardian Editorial - Saving clubs (and S.F.)
http://www.sfbg.com/37/04/news_ed_club.html
"...It seems the San Francisco Police Department has been at war with nightlife in the city. In the most famous case, the cops tried to shut down 1015 Folsom, a large and popular club, on the basis of a string of criminal complaints that were either bogus or had little to do with the operations of the club. That led Sup. Mark Leno to push for the creation of the Entertainment Commission, which will take over the authority for regulating club permits next year."
2002 Legislation
Oct 9, 2002
Board of Supervisors Finance Committee Hearing
Today's hearing on entertainment related legislations at the Board of Supervisors Finance Committee was short and non-controversial.
SFLNC Membership and Fund Raising Drive
Oct 8, 2002
Help the SFLNC continue the fight to protect and promote art and entertainment culture by donating and getting involved today. For the month of October, the SFLNC will be raising our 2002 operating budget so we can continue the effort that helps keep San Francisco late night alive and well.
Making Images Dance
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/19/technology/circu...
Sep 19, 2002
New York Times
Mark Glaser
SFLNC treasurer and video jockey Grant Davis in NY Times article on the explosion of interest in the developing art of the VJ. (Free nytimes.com registration required.)
Sustaining The Flame
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2...
Aug 20, 2002
San Francisco Chronicle
Joe Garofoli
Burning Man artists battle urban constraints to keep spirit alive.
"Between increased police scrutiny, more sound-sensitive neighbors and the difficulty of finding a place cavernous enough to exhibit say, a 40-foot Spanish galleon, fire artists, a forest of 12-foot sculptures and a band or two, many Burners are frustrated at not being able to fully express themselves in their hometown."
AB 1941, California's "Anti-Rave Bill"
Aug 6, 2002
AB 1941 could have a devastating impact on Late Night Culture throughout the state by holding promoters liable for any drug use or related harms experienced by patrons at electronic dance events.
California Anti-Rave Bill (AB1941) fails passage in Senate committee
On August 6th, Assembly Bill 1941 failed passage in the State Senate Public Safety Committee. This was AB1941's second committee failure, so hopefully that will kill this misguided proposal which would create civil liability for even responsible event promoters.
Afterhours Activism Bike Tour
Dec 6, 2001
SFLNC Named Site of the Week in BayArea.com
Jul 30, 2001
Rave at 3-Com Park
Jun 18, 2001
Rave party at 3Com called 'mellow event'
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/ch...
A huge rave party at 3Com Park over the weekend, called "Metropolis 2001, " was relatively peaceful, police said yesterday -- there were virtually no fights and only a handful of arrests and overdoses.
SFLNC in URB Magazine
Apr 15, 2001
Joe Rice
URB Magazine -- "THE NEXT 100: URB's seventh annual look at the faces impacting FUTURE:MUSIC:CULTURE" April '01, issue 085
Dance club fights to be heard
Apr 2, 2001
S.F. Examiner
Marisa Handler
A party? Not just a party, a benefit. It's not your average benefit, but then, the San Francisco Late Night Coalition isn't your average activist movement, either. A year and a half old and 1,600 members strong, the group has a single objective.