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entertainment4 months ago•173 min saved

Minneapolis gears up for a grand Prince tribute on his 10th death anniversary

On the 10th anniversary of Prince’s death, Minneapolis will host a multi-day celebration—the ‘10th Anniversary Celebration of Life’—at Paisley Park from June 3–7, culminating near his mural with a free community sing-along, as city leaders and Prince’s representatives emphasize honoring his life and artistry. Prince died in 2016 from an accidental fentanyl overdose at Paisley Park in Chanhassen and leaves a legacy as a versatile, seven-time Grammy-winning musician who wrote hits for others.

via CNN|

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entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota Honors Prince with Purple Ink Highway Dedication

Minnesota has renamed a seven-mile stretch of highway after the late pop superstar Prince, which runs past his Paisley Park home and recording studio. The path through the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie will now be called the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Purple road signs will soon go up along the highway declaring the new name, paid for by Prince’s friends and fans. The governor described Prince as a “global icon” and “creative genius.” Prince’s cousin, Charles Smith, called the highway dedication “a beautiful thing.”

via ABC News|

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culture3 years ago•0 min saved

Minnesota Highway Dedicated to Prince with Purple Ink

A seven-mile stretch of highway that runs past Prince's Paisley Park recording studios in Minnesota has been renamed the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway in honor of the late pop superstar. The roadway formerly known as Minnesota Highway 5 will now be dedicated to Prince, with purple signs that will soon go up along the road, paid for by his friends and fans. Paisley Park, where Prince lived and recorded, is now a museum run by his estate as well as an event venue and recording studio.

via Newser|

#culture #highway #minnesota

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota Renames Highway in Honor of Prince, Signed in Purple Ink.

Minnesota has renamed a seven-mile stretch of highway after the late pop superstar Prince, which runs past his Paisley Park home and recording studio. The path through the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie will now be called the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Purple road signs will soon go up along the highway declaring the new name, paid for by Prince’s friends and fans. The governor described Prince as a “global icon” and “creative genius.” Paisley Park, where Prince lived and recorded, draws visitors from around the world to suburban Chanhassen.

via The Associated Press|

#entertainment #highway-dedication #minnesota

music3 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota Highway Honors Prince with Purple Lanes

Minnesota lawmakers have voted to rename a highway that runs past Prince's Paisley Park museum and studios as the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Purple signs will soon go up along a seven-mile stretch of State Highway 5 in the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. Prince's friends and fans are footing the bill. Paisley Park, where Prince lived and recorded, now draws visitors from around the world.

via The Associated Press|

#highway #legacy #minnesota