CMAC: California Music and Culture Association

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Friday, 04 November 2011 16:33

Join California Music and Culture Association (CMAC) on Wednesday, November 16 @ 12:00pm to get the scoop on CMAC's discounted insurance plan - exclusive to all members. Our insurance representative, Ray Dorfman, will break down what's offered in the discounted plan and address a number of venue insurance-related topics including security (in-house or outside firm?), promoter liability, assault and battery (what's covered?), off-site special events, and premium financing options.

What: CMAC Insurance Workshop
When: Wednesday, November 16 @ 12:00pm
Where: Swedish American Hall (2170 Market Street)
Free for all - RSVP on Facebook today!

For 40 years, Ray Dorfman (Dorfman Insurance) has specialized in insurance programs for organizations in the dining and beverage industry. His firm has expertise in developing insurance packages that include everything from workers compensation to special event coverage.

Intern with CMAC!

Friday, 04 November 2011 08:37

Are you interested in helping the California Music and Culture Association reach a broader audience? Are you someone who cares deeply about nightlife and the role it plays in San Francisco? Are you interested in working closely with San Francisco’s industry representatives, venue operators, and promoters?

CMAC is looking for interns who want to help our organization advocate for the Other 9 to 5. We are looking for someone who is proficient in Joomla Website language, can take our basic website, and develop it into the nation's first online nightlife community website.

Is this you? If interested, please send your resume to Patricia Breslin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Young's Market Supports San Francisco’s Music and Entertainment Community!

Thursday, 06 October 2011 09:35

CMAC is pleased to announce its newest member (and very first distributor), Young's Market Company, who joined in August at the Trade Associate Level. Joe Petraglia, Vice President and Branch Manager of San Francisco, is seen here presenting a generous check in the amount of $5000 to CMAC President, Sean Manchester. Young's Market's is one of the oldest continually-operating business' in the US. Founded in 1888, this family-run company has grown steadily to become the fourth largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States.

We thank Young's Market for their vision and leadership in the support of our Industry through its donation to CMAC. Liquor distributors and purveyors share a common cause with the nightlife industry and by uniting as a political force we can all help to assure that "the other 9 - 5" is vibrant and robust.

2011 Mayoral Candidates Forum

Wednesday, 21 September 2011 13:48

The California Music and Culture Association (CMAC) and The Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter (The Recording Academy) are proud to host a San Francisco mayoral candidates’ forum, featuring:

* Keynote address by Lyrics Born
* Musical performances by Bob Mould and Zoë Keating
* Remarks by Supervisor Scott Wiener
* Moderated by Priya David Clemens, Journalist: CBS Network News and CBS Interactive.

Participants in the forum will be sharing comments on the vital role a vibrant music and entertainment environment plays in shaping San Francisco’s cultural landscape. This is event is not to be missed and will be like no other forum to date - we *are* the industry that knows how to throw a good party.

To view all candidate questionnaire submissions, please click here.

SFPD Security Owners & Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 00:00

On Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 1pm the Department will be hosting a security forum at 850 Bryant Street, room 551. This event is open to all Security Company Owners and their management team. This will be an opportunity to meet and greet, discuss trends and issues unique to your industry. This will be a collaborative meeting with the goal of having an open and frank discussion about: what is working, what is not, best practices, the relationship between the security industry and the PD, and where we want to see the industry in the future.

This event will have members of the Department’s Command staff including our Entertainment Liaison, Commander Richard Corriea and members of the Department’s ABC Liaison Unit (ALU).

To be as inclusive as possible please pass this information along to any of your fellow Security Companies.

San Francisco Police Department’s – Security Forum
Hall of Justice
850 Bryant Street, Room 551
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Questions: Inspector Julie Lazar 415/553-1049

Please RSVP with your name and number of attendees to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2011 Entertainment Industry Summit

Wednesday, 27 July 2011 00:00

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library (100 Larkin Street, SF)
Hosted by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission and SFPD, co-sponsored by CMAC.

The purpose of this Summit is to unveil a new online entertainment tool, share industry best practices and updates on legislation that will enhance music opportunities. Specifically, the Entertainment Commission, along with SFPD Command staff and others in the City Family, will present “PromoterSF”, San Francisco’s new database for promoters doing business in the City. There will be an opportunity to help with the City’s first Economic Impact Study of the night life sector. Plus, they will present the new Limited Live Performance Permit, created for cafes, restaurants and small venues to add more opportunities for musicians in San Francisco.

Come to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaborations to foster vibrant and safe night life in San Francisco. The Summit is for owners and operators, promoters, security companies, artists and anyone interested in the topic.

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