Finally it's here. If business insurance is not enough and production insurance too big a ticket, Chuck has a policy that fits your budget and covers your act. (Or other anatomical parts you may be worried about)

Chuck Whelan has been providing Indy shooters, production companies and photographers quality coverage, responsive service and personal attention for over 20 years.

This company is recommended by members of the BAWIFT Community, and is a member of IIBA (Independent Insurance Broker Association)

Please call Chuck today for an accurate quote without the surprises. (888) 278-2575 or drop them an email at clwhelan@comcast.net

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Bandstand, Garden & Boating Center.

Lake Merritt Park is a fresh and salt-water lake located in downtown Oakland. It includes 3.4 miles around the circumference and covers 155 acres of land. The park contains a bandstand, garden and boating center, beautiful views and more!
Contact Janet, Assistant Film Coordinator (510) 238.4734

Industrial Space, State of the Art Mechanics Dream+Residence.

Photo: Jim Baldwin

A perfect space for automotive, lifestyle, bikes or race. This is a custom built house with a magnificent work shop, detached from main building. After 20+ years in the "Film Car" business, David has fulfilled a personal vision in the creation of this unique property, house and surrounding land available as well. And yes, he's still providing classic and custom cars for film, print and event services.
Please contact David at (415) 721-7944

Is your place perfect for a shoot or event? Please contact us for qualifications and exposure opportunities. Alli[at]propville.com or Teri at (415) 531-3019

And they are already doing it!

New to the Propville Directory... green... it's a special demarcation to help you choose the vendors who are applying green practices in their business.

Did you know that Lee Utterbach Camera runs the shop on solar? How about Suite Treatments, their trucks are running on biodiesel and Teacher With the Bus? Biodiesel of course!

**Hey vendors! Are running a green business? If we have not marked your listing that way, please let us know. We'll be happy to post it and mention you in the next newsletter.

Sometimes you need quantity and sometimes, it's all about quality, authenticity and detail.

In search of the perfect table leg? An urn that wasn't mass-produced or seen in 3 other catalogs?

Heather & Co. is the perfect place to find distinctive antiques. They have an expansive inventory of extraordinary European pieces. Are you looking for something specific; French crystal chandelier, an Italian Renaissance chair, exquisite framed art from the 19th Century, or something more general like sofas and armoires, garden or fireplace accessories? Heather has a wealth of knowledge and can consult on historical accuracy for her clients. You can reach them at (415) 551-0011 or www.heatherandcompanyatiques.com

How will you thank them for their work this holiday season?

Roving cocktail party? Bonfire & dancing on a moonlit beach? A day of service for a local charity? The same fantastic bus that we are privileged to use for The Dog & Pony Show® tours is available for private, corporate, and company events. Peter at Teacher With the Bus, specializes in team building, and mobile events. Bus can be outfitted for dinner, disco and even meetings. Out of the box and on to the bus!!! Please reserve your holiday date now.

Here's some of what you missed.
(If you were there, read on to see if your picture is up!!)

The second Dog & Pony Bus Tour® was more fun than you should be allowed to have at work! We boarded the stealth gray bus at North Berkeley BART and had a quick hop down to Douglas Morrison Theatre, not only for a tech and shop tour, but a little costume liquidation retail therapy. Santa suit anyone? Then off to Goal Line Studio, one of the last sound stages in the bay area, lavishly appointed and perfect for film, video, print and events. On the way, we heard from marketing coach Allison Bliss, with time management tips applicable to small business and service providers.

Photo: Jarreau Lucien Cross

Stop #3 landed us at the red-carpet roll out for Custom Scenic. Guests were gifted with custom tool pouches for set and installation work. Thanks Eddie!!! Then off to Mannequin Madness, Judi & Jay, we just love you! Back to Berkeley, with speaker Andrea Potts, a local print producer and creator of the "Own fine art before you're 60", an annual show reinforcing that mission.

Photo: Jarreau Lucien Cross

A fantastic lunch provided by Absolutely Yummy!! At Ohmega Salvage, we dined as royalty among stone Ganesh, claw foot tubs and vintage chandeliers.

Photo: Jarreau Lucien Cross

After lunch, a little hardware and gear at DTC. Fun to have the run of the house! Then off to Trove furnishings and Ethnic Arts, both at 10th & Gilman (with Parking!) The day ended with a beautiful a' capella song from Jean Fox, a local hair & make-up artist, gifts bags and presents from all of the vendors, including Debbie Lynn's Costume and Gassers Camera and hugs all around.

Photo: Jarreau Lucien Cross

We'd like to thank Theatre Bay Area for helping spread the word, Teacher with the Bus for his incredible kindness, patience and expert driving in challenging situations, and Jarreau Lucien Cross for some great images, captured all day long. If you were on the bus and need contact info for someone you met, please call us, we're happy to be business conduit! Be sure to check the Dog & Pony Pages for the next event.

Photo: Jarreau Lucien Cross

This month's Tricks of the Trade editorial offers some time and stress-saving tips to keep it all organized. "To the mind that is still, the world surrenders" or our friend Steven says, "Is the noise in my head bothering you?"

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