loveandkindness said:

Does anyone know if there is a HOST hotel for the event.... Are the org fam staying set hotel? GOd bless the family....

That's actually a very good question, I haven't heard one way or the other on that, sorry

thequeenofthekings said:

loveandkindness said:

luvgirl said:

Now, that the memorials are done, I have a sneaking suspicion that announcements about the tribute are coming. Does anyone else feel the same way?

Like many of you I was frustrated about how long it was taking to get to this point but my 40th birthday is the day after the tribute concert and I feel like this was meant to be. I'm going to be celebrating a milestone birthday in his city with other fams. Until the announcement, this was a milestone I was dreading but now, I can't wait to be there and meet everyone.

Keeping my fingers crossed the details come soon.

Are there any fams in Massachusetts? Does anyone know if there is a Prince celebration or memorial. He didn't come here often so I'm not sure there's much of a connection.

ldmendes said:

Are there any fams in Massachusetts? Does anyone know if there is a Prince celebration or memorial. He didn't come here often so I'm not sure there's much of a connection.

Me I'm not aware of anything going on here.

Mumio said:

ldmendes said:

Are there any fams in Massachusetts? Does anyone know if there is a Prince celebration or memorial. He didn't come here often so I'm not sure there's much of a connection.

Me I'm not aware of anything going on here.

Nice to meet you. If I hear anything I'll let u know.

ldmendes said:

Mumio said:

Me I'm not aware of anything going on here.

Nice to meet you. If I hear anything I'll let u know.

Okay....I'll do the same

jaynoonan said:

Mumio said:

rogifan said:

Trevor Posted this on Twitter and Ida Nielson retweeted it. Sure sign the 3rdeye girls are going to be part of the tribute concert. I hope details come out soon. I'm sure some will be travelling from out of State if they can get tickets.

kaine said:

Mumio said:

Me I'm not aware of anything going on here.

Me too. And I haven't heard of anything in MA. I'm going to the Revolution show on 9/1 as I'd rather see them than some folks that had nothing to do with P. It's nice they wanna tribute though. Sad I'll miss the purple army get together though.

Right? There have been tributes, but I also would rather wait and perhaps spend a little money or travel to see someone who had a connection with Prince..I'll keep my eyes open. Someday I want to go to PP..maybe something will come up and we can take a road trip!

It's weird that no lists of artists have been announced.

Purplebflogirl said:

Purplebflogirl said:

AnnaStesia91 said:

Purplebflogirl said:

I'm hoping ticket prices & info will be announced soon. Planning a trip takes time to research. Hoping we can get a purple army discount on hotel rooms as I'm sure many will be attending..Maybe an org member visit to 1st Avenue,PP..an org dinner? I'm working with a tight budget.Perhaps a hotel will offer a quantity discount if we all book a few weeks in advance?

I wonder will air Bnb be cheaper? I think I'm staying with a family friend but if not I'll be in a hotel. I'm willing to meet up with org folks since I'll likely be flying solo

I think a good handful of us are flying solo. That's what made me think to arrange the dinner(s) and the Prince movie night More ways to meet up with org fam! I really wish they would let me put posts on the main thread, but I do have a post in the fan gatherings...I will probably want to take a consensus...I think the movie night will be on Wednesday (maybe a 2nd one on Friday, but sounds like other events around town). Will need to determine if people want to see:

UTCM/PR

PR/GB

GB/SOTT

UTCM/SOTT

Was also thinking a org trip to PP would be so great. We could hold our own memorial. Maybe all wear as much purple as possible and stand in a Love Symbol formation so we can take a photo as our own tribute I dunno, just throwing ideas out there.

ForeverPaisley said:

PCEANDBWLD said:

motherfunka said:

If the Chanhassen Cinema doesn't have any interest, you might check with Landmark Lagoon Cinema in Uptown. They just showed UTCM a couple of weeks ago.

Wednesday would make sense, I see your point. I won't be there until Thursday morning sadly - so of course selfishly I'd want to do Friday, but I see that point that maybe Friday would be reserved for a more "active" night than watching a double feature movie. BUT STILLLLLLL

I think I am going to try for two separate movie events - possibly at two different theatres too depending on what I can work out with the venue(s). One on Wednesday night for two movies (which would be a nice chill night after a day of travel for those of us coming in that day), and maybe Friday matinees for the two other Prince films?? Options for people ...that leaves Wednesday afternoon or Thursday afternoon for a Purple Army memorial/tribute at PP etc. Still playing with ideas but this will ensure that all 4 are shown and at two different times so a bit more flexible for people coming in on different days but still wanting to get together with the fam for a Prince movie celebration I would like for this to be able to include as many of the fams that are wanting to attend. This might be a way to do that.

Keep the suggestions and input flowing fam. I want this to be a special trip for all of us

Arbwyth said:

motherfunka said:

If the Chanhassen Cinema doesn't have any interest, you might check with Landmark Lagoon Cinema in Uptown. They just showed UTCM a couple of weeks ago.

I think it was actually the Uptown Theatre that showed UTCM. (They have the same owner and are like two blocks apart.) But both Lagoon and the Uptown would be good ones to check!

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Also, WXYZ bar at Aloft Hotel in downtown Minneapolis showed Sign O' the Times on Prince's birthday this year. I've never been there so don't know if they normally show movies, but it may be worth seeing if they'd want to be involved in any way?

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Edit: Looks like Aloft has a history of Sign O' the Times-related events. Interesting!

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[Edited 8/2/16 16:26pm]

Perfect! I already reached out to Lagooon Cinemas and Uptown was next one my list so if it's the same owner...that's two birds, one stone! Super stoked!! This hairbrained idea of doing these Prince movies is going to work, I can feel it!

plymouthavenuenorth said:

Thanks for offering to organize a movie screening! I saw PR in the theater in April so I would prefer seeig UTCM (plus I love UTCM). I really wanted to go see it in the theater this year, but no one was showing it except in a few select cities. UTCM might also be a better choice because only real fams will want to see it. PR will draw non-fams which would change the atmosphere of the screening. I don't get into town until Thursday, so Wednesday wouldn't work for me personally, but I will be there all weekend. Hoping for Prince-related concerts on the weekend nights and glad First Avenue's mainroom isn't booked yet!

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What about an early afternoon screening on Friday at Chanhassen Cinemas, the movie theater Prince used to take everyone over to from Paisley Park to watch movies? During the day might be safer in case there end up being concerts every night that we all want to see. Or if people don't want to do daytime, maybe Saturday night when that Zombie pub crawl is happening downtown.

UTCM does seem to be getting the most nods so far

pandaleka said:

Arbwyth said:

Gotcha, good to know. That sounds like a weird ass setup.

I attended the UTCM showing at the Uptown Theatre. They did a showing of Graffiti Bridge the following week, but I wasn't able to attend. . People brought up wanting a showing of SOTT while at Cherry Moon, but the issue is the cinema doesn't know who owns the rights to the film or something along those lines, so they're a bit SOL even though they seemed up for it. [Edited 8/2/16 22:52pm]

Hmm well I am wating for the Uptown/Lagoon peeps to get back to me...but I could even see if my local theatre will let me know who to contact for the rights, as they have played all four - some more than once - since April.

benni said:

What I think needs to happen is Michael Moore travel the world and talk to Prince fans. Ask about the first time they saw a Prince video, or heard a Prince song, what Prince meant to them, what they remember most about Prince, intersperse those interviews with concert footage and videos of Prince. Maybe even put in some of Prince's interviews, or excerpts from those interviews, and show this in theaters with the proceeds going to a chairty Prince supported. Maybe even have each theater do a food drive for local food pantries or shelters, something Prince used to do at concerts. These tributes with the big stars that are performing songs they just can't truly perform in true Prince fashion - these aren't for the fans/fams, these are not a memorial. And we truly need some kind of memorial.

[Edited 8/3/16 6:58am]

I am definitely with you on the fundraiser aspect in his memory. I host fundraisers all year long at work. Hoping to host perhaps a 50/50 and a donation collection for a food pantry or shelter etc at the movie screenings. That way we all can feel like we are supporting one of Prince's causes.

And...we don't necessary need Michael Moore to go around and talk to fans. Beauty of technology...we could have people at PP give that answer to someone recording small clips, and ALSO can have people at home record their own, and get someone who is good at editing to put them together nicely. It can be done.

donnyenglish said:

I know that Esperanza Spalding, Judith Hill, Andy Allo, former band members, Sheila E., etc. may not pack the house and may not get a HBO deal, but that is what Prince would have wanted. He would have cringed at the thought of some of the ideas that are floating around about this, but it is what it is. He is not here and it will be what it will be. That is why I think his true fans need to have some gatherings and events also. This thing is in our hands now. He wanted fans to be more involved as evidenced by the Phase 2 distribution.

I agree! Really this all works out, will relay the info from the cinemas as soon as I know.

Also thinking a group get together/dinner would be cool. Once I know which cinemas we are working with, I will reach out to some fun establishments near by to tell them what's going down and if we can maybe arrange a deal at one of their establishments.

jaynoonan said:

loveandkindness said:

jaynoonan said: You go!!!!how exciting...if I can actually get tickets I'm going....where are you traveling from....ill be coming from seattle

I've been a fan for 32 years and always wanted to make the trip....first timer...I am coming from California. I figured tickets or not, I need to do this. Too much I wanna see

Ditto! First timer too, and I'm going even if I don't get tickets. Still looking forward to meeting up with the fams and at whatever memorial we work out at PP, and for the screenings etc.

rkayla said:

jaynoonan said:

I've been a fan for 32 years and always wanted to make the trip....first timer...I am coming from California. I figured tickets or not, I need to do this. Too much I wanna see

I'm with you. A fan since I was 6, so 34 years and I've wanted to take this trip since I was in high school. That was when he was having regular fan parties at PP. My best friend and I dreamed of road tripping after graduating HS and going to PP, Glam Salm, First Ave and all the other spots. I'm planning on going whether I go to the tribute or not because I want to be in MPLS with other fans who understand. My BF has said that I need to be with "my people." I'm not sure how I feel about the concert yet but I do feel there's something special that'll go down that week. It just might not have anything to do with the tribute concert. I hope the family will open up PP for the fans to visit and pay respects while we're there for the show.

[Edited 8/10/16 13:35pm]

I agree! Feel like it will be pretty special...we are 'our people' Would be cool if they open PP but I think it may be too soon. Who knows they might surprise us. Even opening PP after Dark for something special would be cool too

kaine said:

Mumio said:

Me I'm not aware of anything going on here.

Me too. And I haven't heard of anything in MA. I'm going to the Revolution show on 9/1 as I'd rather see them than some folks that had nothing to do with P. It's nice they wanna tribute though. Sad I'll miss the purple army get together though.

That doesn't have to be the case! The group attending those events in Sept can also hold a fams dinner/get together/group visit to PP for an informal memorial.