I hear ya!

StopIt said:

That we did !!!

Don't understand people saying, ".....they always wanted to go! Sooo much! For sooo long! (for like, decades), but their actions don't reflect that. At All. Actions talk, b.s. walks. You didn't want to go enough to actually get your ass there before. So, that's not much. Give it a rest.

MD431Madcat said:

Yup!

The Celebrations in the early 2000's were the PP events to experience!

Thankfully i did!

This news made me cry with joy instead of regret or sadness. I'll get there someday!

nonamesleft said:

It is too soon for me too - the grief is still too raw. I have such mixed feelings, but it is unlikely I will get there for some time as for me it would mean an overseas trip - but who knows what the future holds. But I don't think I could face it now anyway even if I lived closer. I also think there will be alot of teething problems and things and it may possibly take 6 months to "get it right" on how to work and run it all, so may be worth waiting a little while anyway. But October - that would be wayyyyy too soon for me (it is only 4 months afterall)

[Edited 8/25/16 1:02am]

Does feel a little soon to be opening the doors to Paisley ... but I'm super excited to get a chance to go.

I've always wanted to visit Paisley one day and First Avenue, but never imagined I'd get the chance to go inside. Have we had official word how long they might be running this for? I wouldn't want to go in the winter as I hear the weather is brutal, so next summer is likely to be my preference. My cousin is a huge Vikings fan so if we can tie in with a pre-season game at the new US Bank Stadium that would be cool.

Are there any other cool Prince spots to hit while there? First Avenue obviously...

http://www.independent.co...21582.html

Found this article, which might be useful for those visiting...

In one interview, Prince said he didn't want PP to be like Graceland. Not sure what he meant, but a reference in TIME magazine after he walked on, referenced a story from 1990. It sounded like he was adding in new directions. Thinking about his legacy and sustainability.

For all the party folks, this first big event will be awesome. I will wait until things calm down a bit--if they ever do:) Lucky those of you who saw the energy in the space during his life time.

I hope it is all done with dignity. For all his entertaining sensationalism, this was an intensely soulful man. His life dedicated to making "great things happen" through music.

The museum should be good for Chanhassen. Seems Prince would appreciate that too.

From the TIME story,

Though he kept residence elsewhere as well, Paisley Park Studios outside Minneapolis long served as the central location for Prince’s work. But Paisley Park wasn’t just for him: TIME noted in 1990 that the artist’s choice to center his production in Minnesota effectively put the state’s music scene on the map at the time of its construction in 1986. Prince conceptualized the music haven, and paid for it to be built in Chanhassen, Minn.

The TIME article described the $10-million complex:

The proprietor’s favorite black-and-white ’67 T-bird can often be seen in the parking lot. But he likes to keep out of the way, partly from personal inclination and partly from business savvy. He doesn’t want anybody, according to one aide, ”to feel like they’ve walked into Graceland” when dropping by Paisley Park.

http://time.com/4303574/paisley-park-prince-studios/

mynameisnotsusan said:

babynoz said:

XxAxX said:

rogifan said:

Here's the business plan. Sounds like recordings and concerts will continue in the future! Plan to be open from 10-10 on weekdays and 9-midnight on weekends depending on ticket demand and weather. Tour will be approx 70 minutes and cost $38.50 with a VIP tours available for $100 or more. Food and drink will be offered. No alcohol, no meat. http://67.63.229.140/webl...20Plan.pdf [Edited 8/24/16 14:32pm]

thank you for posting. feeling really sad right now. but also, happy. strange

Would you kindly stop by Chanhassen City Hall and tell them their site already crashed? Do they not realize that we are legion?

Actually I'm probably not going unless they include that area with that amazing mural on the wall with Prince and his influences on the right and those he influenced on the left. It was shown in that Yahoo thing and it's just incredible.

MD431Madcat said:

I hear ya!

StopIt said:

That we did !!!

Don't understand people saying, ".....they always wanted to go! Sooo much! For sooo long! (for like, decades), but their actions don't reflect that. At All. Actions talk, b.s. walks. You didn't want to go enough to actually get your ass there before. So, that's not much. Give it a rest.

I'm one of the "always wanted to go" bunch, but in my case it won't happen for the foreseeable. I'm the sole carer for my ill husband, so to you "actions talk, bs walks", in my case it's "family first".

I'm happy for all those who get to go, even though it's bittersweet.

nonamesleft said:

SheLovesMeNot said:

I'm not happy about this. He was such a private person and I feel like his privacy is being invaded, still, even tho he's gone. I know, and he knew this is what would eventually happen when he passed but he passed so unexpectedly so soon and I think it's just too soon to open PP up to the public.

I hope that the exclusion of upstairs areas as part of the areas being opened up (I think I read that earlier) is some consolation to those that feel its an invasion of privacy. He did host events at PP and wanted people to come together.

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The part I dislike most is the idea of some kind of gift shop selling low quality tatt. It just wouldn't feel right. But selling high quality memorobilia and music would be cool.

But... most of the upstairs was open during the 2001 Celebration (and I think the first day of 2002). And there was a shop selling all sorts of (cool) stuff.

PRNelson said:

leecaldon said:

rogifan said:

I'm going on my birthday 10/11. Can't wait.

leecaldon said:

rogifan said:

What's all upstairs besides his private quarters?

When I visited, there was a games room (above the kitchen), a gym (I believe), offices for Kirk and Larry and a boardroom/meeting room. And the doves Majesty and Divinity lived up there. Probably missing something out.

They called the meeting room "The War Room!" and Miles Davis painting was near the game room - pinball machine and pool table. I was jealous that Prince had a pinball machine(HighSpeed) that was my favorite. Room full of books and Prince had a massive ant farm near the gym.

StopIt said:

XxAxX said:

they should paint his purple shadow/silhouette on walls and floors, in places where he often stood or sat or worked.

gross, no!

leave it be and experience it that way please.

okay!

The paisley park web site sign up form is pre populated with John Doe, someone has a sick sense of humor.

leadline said:

The paisley park web site sign up form is pre populated with John Doe, someone has a sick sense of humor.

i saw that too. weird but probably an oversight...

mynameisnotsusan said:

That's my next destination sorted! Feeling a weird mixture of and [Edited 8/24/16 14:37pm]

LOL. My feelings exactly!!

leadline said:

OperatingThetan said:

leadline said:

The paisley park web site sign up form is pre populated with John Doe, someone has a sick sense of humor.

Also, according to Dr Funkenberry, somebody close to the museum project was speculating whether to place Prince's urn by the elevator...

Wow, for real? That person needs to be escorted away from anything Prince related good and plenty fast!

OperatingThetan said:

FunkiestOne said:

Actually I'm probably not going unless they include that area with that amazing mural on the wall with Prince and his influences on the right and those he influenced on the left. It was shown in that Yahoo thing and it's just incredible.

I'm sure it will be included. It is in the hallway by Studio A.