XxAxX said:

XxAxX said:

^thank you, that's a nice comment. i will buy a lottery ticket today. if i win, we're set! otherwise, i'm a bit short right now...

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i actually meant this as a response to RodeoSchro's post, but thank you too PurpleDiamond! that's nice of you to say. i think this proves my point that people would be interested in taking lessons/attending seminars at Paisley Park. i wish there is a way

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I will buy some tickets, too!

RodeoSchro said:

XxAxX said:

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i actually meant this as a response to RodeoSchro's post, but thank you too PurpleDiamond! that's nice of you to say. i think this proves my point that people would be interested in taking lessons/attending seminars at Paisley Park. i wish there is a way

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I will buy some tickets, too!

you must learn the secret dancestep

RiotPaisley said:

And seriously put some damn solar panels on it, free electricity, AND make some money supplying power to the grid.

Count me in.

I got 5 on it !!!

maybe this is something that Questlove could spearhead or at the very least put out there given his relationships with heavy hitters like Fallon and other huge stars that really admired Prince.

BlackandRising said:

maybe this is something that Questlove could spearhead or at the very least put out there given his relationships with heavy hitters like Fallon and other huge stars that really admired Prince.

OMG I'm so sick Of hearing about "Questlove" like he was Princes Right hand man. He was an associate at one time, and a mega mega Prince fan at that.

XxAxX said:

i'd love to see it continue as a daytime school and nighttime music club, featuring students and other showcased artists and continuing along the lines of Paisley Park After Dark. if we were organized enough to pull it off on GoFundMe, we could write a business plan and run the Park as a business.

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i read something about how a 'group of investors' are currently/potentially negotiating with the estate administrators over a proposal of some kind for Paisley Park

This reminds me of the idea behind the "Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture" in France (although these were initially government funded). MJC's were local arts schools created at the end of the 1960's so that the arts and culture could extend to people outside the Parisian elite. MJC's are fun and creative places for all people (not just the Youth) and many famous street artists, dancers and musicians started honing their skills in the midst of those wonderful artistic centres. The best one is in Grenoble and is called MC2: https://en.wikipedia.org/...e_Grenoble

I would love to contribute or even be involved in such a project...

one2vibe said:

BlackandRising said:

maybe this is something that Questlove could spearhead or at the very least put out there given his relationships with heavy hitters like Fallon and other huge stars that really admired Prince.

OMG I'm so sick Of hearing about "Questlove" like he was Princes Right hand man. He was an associate at one time, and a mega mega Prince fan at that.

wow, chill. He's passionate about Prince, has the connections with the people that could make somethign like this happen, etc. What matters most is, who has the connections first, and then the passion to convince them that it's a worthwhile effort? Who would you suggest?

BlackandRising said:

tollyc said:

I asked myself the same question. The reality is Paisley Park is just a building. Once the art work is removed, the furniture is removed, the studio is removed, etc...it's just a building with walls. All of the magic will be gone. Buying Paisley Park doesn't come with all of the toys inside nor does it come with the vault. In fact, the vault is probably empty right now as the material in that vault is probably being analyzed and assessed for value.

This is what I think too - have you ever been to look a home you have loved to see what the new owners have done to it? In reality without Prince there and once everything is gone, it is just a shell.

I'd like to know what happened to the initial reports that it was going to be turned into a museum.

GirlBrother said:

BlackandRising said:

Who would you suggest?

Isn't Elisa Fiorillo now a realtor? Also, Sheena Easton made a fortune from investing in property. Someone like that. Someone connected to him, but not as connected to him as an actual ex-lover would be, and with a head for complex property deals. Maybe Alan Leeds too? I'm not on Facebook, and private on Twitter. But that's the people I'd approach before any others.

I don't know, but I would think this would need some very high-powered people with deep pockets. I dont' think it's a question of the real estate itself, but the IP around PP, his music, etc., and getting the right people to make the case for it being something dedicated to music and other creative outlets. when I hear "monetization" that means what ever they can turn it into tor turn a profit, that's the only endgame for them, regardless of whether it's turned into a music school or a wal-mart.

BlackandRising said:

GirlBrother said:

BlackandRising said: Isn't Elisa Fiorillo now a realtor? Also, Sheena Easton made a fortune from investing in property. Someone like that. Someone connected to him, but not as connected to him as an actual ex-lover would be, and with a head for complex property deals. Maybe Alan Leeds too? I'm not on Facebook, and private on Twitter. But that's the people I'd approach before any others.

I don't know, but I would think this would need some very high-powered people with deep pockets. I dont' think it's a question of the real estate itself, but the IP around PP, his music, etc., and getting the right people to make the case for it being something dedicated to music and other creative outlets. when I hear "monetization" that means what ever they can turn it into tor turn a profit, that's the only endgame for them, regardless of whether it's turned into a music school or a wal-mart.

maybe a reality TV show???

gollygirl said:

tollyc said:

I asked myself the same question. The reality is Paisley Park is just a building. Once the art work is removed, the furniture is removed, the studio is removed, etc...it's just a building with walls. All of the magic will be gone. Buying Paisley Park doesn't come with all of the toys inside nor does it come with the vault. In fact, the vault is probably empty right now as the material in that vault is probably being analyzed and assessed for value.

This is what I think too - have you ever been to look a home you have loved to see what the new owners have done to it? In reality without Prince there and once everything is gone, it is just a shell.

Geeeee-Sus! What the f is this? "Repossessed: The Rise and Fall of Prince's Ghost"!? The studio and everything should be a going concern surely? Do you want "Ex-Prince" outboard equipment on eBay or do you want future artists to have the luxury of recording in a state-of-the-art haunted house?

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Sorry, I'm still very conflicted about all this! Hope I'm not being too offensive.

CherryMoon57 said:

XxAxX said:

i'd love to see it continue as a daytime school and nighttime music club, featuring students and other showcased artists and continuing along the lines of Paisley Park After Dark. if we were organized enough to pull it off on GoFundMe, we could write a business plan and run the Park as a business.

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i read something about how a 'group of investors' are currently/potentially negotiating with the estate administrators over a proposal of some kind for Paisley Park

This reminds me of the idea behind the "Maisons des Jeunes et de la Culture" in France (although these were initially government funded). MJC's were local arts schools created at the end of the 1960's so that the arts and culture could extend to people outside the Parisian elite. MJC's are fun and creative places for all people (not just the Youth) and many famous street artists, dancers and musicians started honing their skills in the midst of those wonderful artistic centres. The best one is in Grenoble and is called MC2: https://en.wikipedia.org/...e_Grenoble

I would love to contribute or even be involved in such a project...

that sounds perfect

We would need an attorney to help us with this project - someone who loves Prince.

mailaccount63 said:

We would need an attorney to help us with this project - someone who loves Prince.

and some fairly deep pockets, for the first year

this wouldn't solve the entire tax bill, but what if XYZ Corporation arranged to lease paisley park for a fee for three days - labor day weekend - at the end of august for a prince celebration??

obtain permission from the estate. offer cash up front fee.

invite: alan leeds, susannah melvoin, sheila e, and kirky j hypothetically to be our advisors coordinators? would they even be interested?

the three day event would involve:

outside:

colorful moroccan style tents set up on the grounds of paisley park for sponsors including local music merchants and other investors, food vendors and for individual artists/musicians to promote and sell their work.

price of admission to include purple discount coupons for out of town folks, featuring reduced prices at local hotels, restaurants, car rental, gas stations etc. - sponsors donate to the prince celebration

kid friendly event, so face painting, juggling, snack kiosks and such in fenced-off front portion of PP grounds. EM personnel on standby throughout.

along the eastern side of the grounds electric rennaissance fair style offerings such as troubadours wandering the grounds playing funk, busking.

small band shell for live shows? lease the parking lot across the street for live bands? block party on audubon road

shuttle bus tours and transport

in back of PP purple paddleboat rides on the lake or not.

inside:

9a - 12p 1p - 4p daily tours of paisley park

multiple touch and play kiosks with clips of prince performances

purple rain, UTCM, GB showing all day in L41A room. air conditioned 'quiet spot' for kids and parents. pillows on floor. finding nemo??

friday, saturday and sunday schedules:

9a - 12p, 1p - 4p - three hour seminars on recording and production basics in each recording studio. student pre-enrollment required. seminars led by former bandmates, class projects debut on sunday/final night dance party?

9a - 12p, 1p - 4p - instrumental/vocal music lessons by prince bandmates (various rooms in PP? soundstage?) general enrollment

6p - 9p kid friendly dance party - local DJs

9p - 2a artists showcases - live performances from prince bandmates

saturday night tribute party?

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XxAxX said:

this wouldn't solve the entire tax bill, but what if XYZ Corporation arranged to lease paisley park for a fee for three days - labor day weekend - at the end of august for a prince celebration??

obtain permission from the estate. offer cash up front fee.

invite: alan leeds, susannah melvoin, sheila e, and kirky j hypothetically to be our advisors coordinators? would they even be interested?

the three day event would involve:

outside:

colorful moroccan style tents set up on the grounds of paisley park for sponsors including local music merchants and other investors, food vendors and for individual artists/musicians to promote and sell their work.

price of admission to include purple discount coupons for out of town folks, featuring reduced prices at local hotels, restaurants, car rental, gas stations etc. - sponsors donate to the prince celebration

kid friendly event, so face painting, juggling, snack kiosks and such in fenced-off front portion of PP grounds. EM personnel on standby throughout.

along the eastern side of the grounds electric rennaissance fair style offerings such as troubadours wandering the grounds playing funk, busking.

small band shell for live shows? lease the parking lot across the street for live bands?

in back of PP purple paddleboat rides on the lake or not.

inside:

9a - 12p 1p - 4p daily tours of paisley park

multiple touch and play kiosks with clips of prince performances

purple rain, UTCM, GB showing all day in L41A room. air conditioned 'quiet spot' for kids and parents. pillows on floor. finding nemo??

friday, saturday and sunday schedules:

9a - 12p, 1p - 4p - three hour seminars on recording and production basics in each recording studio. student pre-enrollment required. seminars led by former bandmates, class projects debut on sunday/final night dance party?

9a - 12p, 1p - 4p - instrumental/vocal music lessons by prince bandmates (various rooms in PP? soundstage?) general enrollment

6p - 9p kid friendly dance party - local DJs

9p - 2a artists showcases - live performances from prince bandmates

saturday night tribute party?

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Love it. And you are the one with the legal knowledge. I don't have much money to spare but I would certainly invest in an effort to buy Paisley Park and give it the lasting legacy it deserves... I wish city or state resources would come in to facilitate this...

how much do you suppose something like that would cost? to lease the Park for three days? and, short term insurance, porta potty rentals, etc.?? realistically? if we formed a production company on the fly and managed one event, it could lead to more solid backing to rescue the park down the road?

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XxAxX said:

how much do you suppose something like that would cost? to lease the Park for three days? and, short term insurance, porta potty rentals, etc.?? realistically? if we formed a production company on the fly and managed one event, it could lead to more solid backing to rescue the park down the road?

[Edited 6/10/16 22:47pm]

There have got to be deep pockets foundations run by Prince fans somewhere, too...

I love the idea of it being turned into an educational facility. I think Prince would like that.

mailaccount63 said:

derrick31 said: