"Prince from Minneapolis" will be held April 16-18, 2018, mostly in the Humphrey Center of Public Affairs and nearby buildings at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. It will coincide with other events commemorating the work and life of Prince that whole week, starting Saturday, April 14. For a list of events, see the list compiled by The People of Paisley Park. On Monday April 16 at 5 p.m. we have our opening keynote by Jeff Chang, Daphne Brooks, and special guests in the Carlson Family Stage at the Northrop Auditorium. All papers are scheduled in 75-minute sessions (each with four thematically related papers) on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. on the West Bank of the U of M campus. Many other Prince-related activities are being planned in the Twin Cities, including community events on the Saturday and Sunday before the symposium starts and the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after. Tickets for Paisley Park’s Celebration 2018 are on sale now. We suggest you plan your travel to the Twin Cities and stay as long as your work and budget allow! We are pleased to offer a conference discount to all attendees at the following hotels. U of M room rate $129 + tax. Call and mention the Prince from Minneapolis room block. International participants should email Days Hotel Group discount rate is $92 + tax, includes hot breakfast and parking. Easy access to light rail. Call and mention the Prince of Minneapolis group block. International participants should email . Two more nearby hotels include: Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown Graduate Minneapolis |
The Humphrey Center is located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Parking is limited, so it is recommended that attendees use public transit. Those driving can park on campus at the 21st Avenue Ramp, the 19th Avenue Ramp, and Lot 94.
From the Airport: Take the Blue Line Light Rail to the Cedar-Riverside Station. Walk east to Cedar Avenue. Follow Cedar Avenue north until you pass Midwest Mountaineering on your right, then turn right and walk across 19th Avenue South to the Humphrey Center, the building at the cul-de-sac.
From Downtown: Take the Green Line Light Rail to the West Bank station. When you step off the train enter the ground floor of Blegen Hall in front of you, and follow signs for the Humphrey Center.
From the Airport: Take the Blue Line Light Rail to the Cedar-Riverside Station. Walk east to Cedar Avenue. Follow Cedar Avenue north until you pass Midwest Mountaineering on your right, then turn right and walk across 19th Avenue South to the Humphrey Center, the building at the cul-de-sac.
From Downtown: Take the Green Line Light Rail to the West Bank station. When you step off the train enter the ground floor of Blegen Hall in front of you, and follow signs for the Humphrey Center.
Weisman Art Museum
While here be sure to check out the exhibition at our contemporary art museum Prince from Minneapolis running December 9 through June 17 featuring work by photographers Allen Beaulieu, Nancy Bundt, Terry Gydesen, and Robert Whitman, who photographed Prince in his early years, helping to craft and disseminate his now iconic image and identity.
Paisley Park
We scheduled the symposium so you can attend Celebration 2018 at Paisley Park, Prince's legendary creative sanctuary in nearby Chanhassen. Getting there by bus is difficult. Instead, take a taxi, Lyft, or Uber.
