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Tennessee Bill That Would Create a Live Music Fund for Indie Venues Passes State Legislature
Tennessee is one signature from being the second state to create a live music fund for independent venues, prompters and performers.
NITECAP
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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NITECAP Webinar: Night Governance Pitfalls and Partnerships
Nighttime Economy Experts share how cities can manage nightlife and support life at night through thoughtful municipal governance.
NITECAP
May 31, 20241 min read
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Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big concert or ballgame
Uber shuttles for concerts to launch in select cities
NITECAP
May 28, 20241 min read
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Creating Vibrant Cities through Nighttime Culture and Entrepreneurship
Case studies showcase policies, economic development tools, programs and placemaking strategies to support nightlife.
NITECAP
May 25, 20241 min read
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Boston Mayor Launches Grants to Revitalize Nightlife
Grants to revitalize Nightlife in Boston seek to support diverse offerings for diverse abilities, ages and cultural expressions.
NITECAP
May 21, 20241 min read
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SF Proposes to Allow Open Container Sales
New legislation will allow restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption during outdoor events and activations. New...
NITECAP
May 14, 20241 min read
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NYC creates Department of Sustainable Delivery
"New York City intends to further regulate the transport of restaurant meals to homes and offices by creating the nation’s first urban...
NITECAP
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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The Night Mayor will take your call now
“Having someone in government who can think about those citizens and those businesses operating at night,” Manning says, “really is a...
NITECAP
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Surveys seek public input to quantify the value of the nighttime economy in Dallas
"Four surveys target four distinct audiences: consumers, employees, businesses, and entertainer" to measure the economic impact of...
NITECAP
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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The hidden history of Pittsburgh’s bootlegging grandmas and roadhouse queens
Closing out Women's History Month, a glimpse into Pittsburgh's vice history. "Though their stories are mostly invisible in published...
NITECAP
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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How local musicians can get 60% off parking in Downtown Nashville
"If you play four, five times down here — four, five days a week — that adds up really quick. That's food, that's gas. If you have a...
NITECAP
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Orlando City Council Likely to extend moratorium on new nightclubs downtown
The Nightclub moratorium ordinance was approved last year in conjunction with another, more controversial ordinance that placed new...
NITECAP
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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SF just made it easer for bars, restaurants to show live music
A package of legislative reforms will "waive permit-application fees for businesses hoping to host music and other events at their...
NITECAP
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Black History: The Pioneers that Birthed House Music
Before House Music took off in Europe, before it caught the ear of major labels, and drew millions of fans, it started in Chicago clubs...
NITECAP
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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What is the Nighttime Economy and who needs it?
"It is essential to recognize that it’s not just partying that makes a night time economy."
NITECAP
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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New York disbands M.A.R.C.H. task force behind venue police raids, announces C.U.R.E.
Former NYC Nightlife Director, Ariel Palitz, got the ball rolling to disband the unit formed in the '90s as a way to crack down on...
NITECAP
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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New Sacramento study recommends ways to improve the city’s entertainment economy
Recommendations include creating “multiple kinds of entertainment permits and a central place for venue operators and event organizers to...
NITECAP
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Joe Reilly's work with Pride, nightlife earns Press-Citizen's Person of the Year honor
Iowa City Night Mayor and NITECAP Board member earns recognition. “My work is in programs, is in listening to what our businesses are...
NITECAP
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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NYC’s new nightlife mayor Jeffrey Garcia wants to show the outer boroughs some love
“I have a very unique background,” Garcia says, one that he believes makes him particularly equipped to communicate between the disparate...
NITECAP
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Brewing belonging: Code of conduct lays out steps for a better beer scene
Pittsburgh regional brewers adopted a code of conduct for navigating inappropriate behaviors and setting a new tone in a male-dominated...
NITECAP
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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