Oops, looks like we've run acourse in our last thread - aka expired. http://prince.org/msg/2/430092

I've expanded the dates to encompass the whole week. Please feel free to put your ideas for fam get togethers here.

For Me:

Oct 12th Wednesday: PP in the day time, UTCM/SOTT Movie night fundraiser 7pm - 11:45pm.

Oct 13th Thursday: First Avenue, city area, Prince tribute through fashion, Tribute Concert

Oct 14th Friday: Brunch (will post location here this week, join if you are free), PR/GB 1pm-6pm, dinner and then Muse dance party.

Oct 15th, Brunch, check out Prince related places, then MOA for late lunch at HARD ROCK CAFE And then off to bunkers - if I am lucky enough to snag a ticket.

What are you all up to? Is there something MUST see that some of us out of towners might unintentionally miss but shouldn't? Let us know!

See U in two weeks!

[Edited 9/28/16 0:54am]

Hey paisley,

Is there still tickets left for any of these events? Still on the fence about this. Last month I was gung ho but the expenses were adding up and my husband could not get Time off. The thought of going by myself without my hubby to support me through this emotional trip was heartbreaking. So I decided Against it. But my heart won't let me rest about this. Like the Poster said in the other thread, I feel like I won't have peace until I do this

Purplealegria7 said:

Hey paisley, Is there still tickets left for any of these events? Still on the fence about this. Last month I was gung ho but the expenses were adding up and my husband could not get Time off. The thought of going by myself without my hubby to support me through this emotional trip was heartbreaking. So I decided Against it. But my heart won't let me rest about this. Like the Poster said in the other thread, I feel like I won't have peace until I do this

you.won't be alone if you can make it, plenty of people making the trek alone to. There are tickets to Paisley Park and to both movie events, also check back to the ticketmaster page for singles/people who have done refunds etc. As for the dance parties at muse, you'll have to check their page not sure if anything left. Good luck, hope to see you there

Hi ForeverPaisley and everyone gathering for this weekend!

Thank you for organizing the screenings and being a galvanizing social force for this weekend! I'm coming by myself too, from NYC, Wed 12-Mon 17, and I'm booked in for everything- tours at PP ( I booked several dates as I thought, somewhat deliriously, once isn't enough!?), the Muse dance parties, and I have a ticket for the tribute concert (though highly ambivalent about this, may sell ticket instead). Of everything, I'm most excited about the screenings you are organizing and to meeting people at these screenings and at all the events, to learn about what Prince meant to everyone. The screenings are so special to me, as it's time communing directly with Prince, as close as we can get, in the company of others who love him. ( I spent most of the first few weeks after his death crying in the cinema at multiple screenings of Purple Rain! I just needed to be in that energy. Happily, here in NYC, they just kept extending its run for many weeks.). Also just wanted to let you know, I was in MPLS for the first time in August and visited all the Prince related sites in one intense week so if I can be of help to anyone with any tips or pointers, please let me know. I didn't have a car so I did it all by public transport which is not recommended but is possible. Look forward to meeting you all soon!

I created this pre-tribute concert meetup event near Xcel:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1732716913655730/

It's just a pub within walking distance. I'm local so I'm going to get there early to find parking.

lunabelle said:

Hi ForeverPaisley and everyone gathering for this weekend!

Thank you for organizing the screenings and being a galvanizing social force for this weekend! I'm coming by myself too, from NYC, Wed 12-Mon 17, and I'm booked in for everything- tours at PP ( I booked several dates as I thought, somewhat deliriously, once isn't enough!?), the Muse dance parties, and I have a ticket for the tribute concert (though highly ambivalent about this, may sell ticket instead). Of everything, I'm most excited about the screenings you are organizing and to meeting people at these screenings and at all the events, to learn about what Prince meant to everyone. The screenings are so special to me, as it's time communing directly with Prince, as close as we can get, in the company of others who love him. ( I spent most of the first few weeks after his death crying in the cinema at multiple screenings of Purple Rain! I just needed to be in that energy. Happily, here in NYC, they just kept extending its run for many weeks.). Also just wanted to let you know, I was in MPLS for the first time in August and visited all the Prince related sites in one intense week so if I can be of help to anyone with any tips or pointers, please let me know. I didn't have a car so I did it all by public transport which is not recommended but is possible. Look forward to meeting you all soon!

HI Lunabelle! Thank you for your comments! It's great to hear that because these have been more stressful than I anticipated, mostly with getting the word out and getting fams in the seats of the Purple Rain/Graffiti Bridge one I just want these to be a success - didn't realize how hard it would be to make this happen for both but we will press on

I would definitely love some tips, from you and Delinquent! I thought there was transportation to/from DT MPLS to PP (even if it takes a few transfers/connections) but seems like that is wrong ?

ForeverPaisley said:

Purplealegria7 said:<3

Hey paisley, Is there still tickets left for any of these events? Still on the fence about this. Last month I was gung ho but the expenses were adding up and my husband could not get Time off. The thought of going by myself without my hubby to support me through this emotional trip was heartbreaking. So I decided Against it. But my heart won't let me rest about this. Like the Poster said in the other thread, I feel like I won't have peace until I do this

you.won't be alone if you can make it, plenty of people making the trek alone to. There are tickets to Paisley Park and to both movie events, also check back to the ticketmaster page for singles/people who have done refunds etc. As for the dance parties at muse, you'll have to check their page not sure if anything left. Good luck, hope to see you there

Hey honey, I am going on my own as well. This will be my first vacation alone and I don't even go out to eat by myself! lol. You should check out the facebook group Prince FAMS Unite. We are coordinating carpooling, meetup and afterparties. Some people have extra concert tickets available also. It's not too late! As of tonight, Muse afterparty tix for Wednesday only are still available. Paisley Park tour tickets are still available. Listen to your heart.

Looking for another fan to share motel expense with and gas/parking. I have 2 bed room reserved at chanhassen inn and midsize car rental. By myself. Need loyal prince fan to share cost with and help with gas/parking. Contact Michelle at vashtidmsr@aol.com or send me an org note. In town 10/10-10/16. From Portland Oregon area. NPGMC uptown and controversy fam member.

panpac777 said:

Looking for another fan to share motel expense with and gas/parking. I have 2 bed room reserved at chanhassen inn and midsize car rental. By myself. Need loyal prince fan to share cost with and help with gas/parking. Contact Michelle at vashtidmsr@aol.com or send me an org note. In town 10/10-10/16. From Portland Oregon area. NPGMC uptown and controversy fam member.

Hi Michelle, I would have considered taking you up on that if I didn't already have non-refundable room rentals. There was another person who hadn't yet booked yet. I will orgnote her to read your post in case she hasn't. Also check out on facebook the Prince Fams Unite page. People are posting things like that there. And also arranging a group meet up before the concert. Hope to see you there, or at one of the movie fundraisers

Hi, sorry for delay. It's been such a wild, upsetting week in Prince universe I was caught up in that. Since these postings I know things have changed around a lot with PP tours. However, I hope you have found a ticket and can still visit and do a tour on the 14th?

The transport answer is Southwest Transit. They have a direct express bus 698 from downtown MPLS to chanhassen transit station which is right where the shuttle bus to PP will pick you up. It's a limited service and last bus back to town is just before 3pm, but at least it's something. Also you can call them for advice, they are very helpful, as they have other buses going to places a bit further away and they offer this great service called Prime that takes you on to your needed destination. For eg I have a 9am tour so I'm taking a 7am bus to eden prairie then a connecting service to chanhassen. However, note, there are no buses on weekend! https://swtransit.org Hope this helps.

ForeverPaisley said:

lunabelle said:

Hi ForeverPaisley and everyone gathering for this weekend!

Thank you for organizing the screenings and being a galvanizing social force for this weekend! I'm coming by myself too, from NYC, Wed 12-Mon 17, and I'm booked in for everything- tours at PP ( I booked several dates as I thought, somewhat deliriously, once isn't enough!?), the Muse dance parties, and I have a ticket for the tribute concert (though highly ambivalent about this, may sell ticket instead). Of everything, I'm most excited about the screenings you are organizing and to meeting people at these screenings and at all the events, to learn about what Prince meant to everyone. The screenings are so special to me, as it's time communing directly with Prince, as close as we can get, in the company of others who love him. ( I spent most of the first few weeks after his death crying in the cinema at multiple screenings of Purple Rain! I just needed to be in that energy. Happily, here in NYC, they just kept extending its run for many weeks.). Also just wanted to let you know, I was in MPLS for the first time in August and visited all the Prince related sites in one intense week so if I can be of help to anyone with any tips or pointers, please let me know. I didn't have a car so I did it all by public transport which is not recommended but is possible. Look forward to meeting you all soon!

HI Lunabelle! Thank you for your comments! It's great to hear that because these have been more stressful than I anticipated, mostly with getting the word out and getting fams in the seats of the Purple Rain/Graffiti Bridge one I just want these to be a success - didn't realize how hard it would be to make this happen for both but we will press on

I would definitely love some tips, from you and Delinquent! I thought there was transportation to/from DT MPLS to PP (even if it takes a few transfers/connections) but seems like that is wrong ?