EMANCIPATION: 30 YEARS OF TRIUMPH - PRINCE & THE FREEDOM JOURNEY
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EMANCIPATION: 30 YEARS OF TRIUMPH - PRINCE & THE FREEDOM JOURNEY
A 3-Day Symposium and Celebration Exploring the Depths of Prince’s Emancipation, His Album Anniversary, and the Virtues of Freedom from a Personal, Creative, Commercial, Historical, and Cultural Perspective.
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THURSDAY: EMANCIPATION 30 KICKOFF & RELEASE NIGHT
Admission: $30
Doors: 6:00PM CST
7:00PM CST | Virtual Conversation: Behind Emancipation- Reflections from Prince Insiders: On His Emancipation Journey
Hear firsthand from those who were there, up close and personal, with Prince, as they reflect on what Prince was experiencing personally, professionally, and creatively during the Emancipation era. Explore his challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped Prince’s journey to artistic freedom, the making of this landmark album, and his leadership in a movement for artists' rights and independence.
Panelists:
Mayte Garcia
Former NPG Dancer and Prince’s Former Wife I Choreographer
Hans-Martin Buff
Grammy Award-Winning Audio Engineer | Music Producer & Mixer | Former Paisley Park Engineer | Prince Collaborator
L. Londell McMillan
Prince’s Former Attorney and Manager | Entrepreneur I Manager I Producer
9:00PM - 12:00AM CST | DJ Dudley D Dance Party, Celebration of Prince & Emancipation
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FRIDAY: EMANCIPATION 30: THE JAM OF FREEDOM
Admission: $31.21
Doors: 6:00PM CST
7:00PM CST | Panel: The 5 Freedoms & Prince’s Emancipation
Prince's freedom journey expanded beyond the stage and studio, In the civic tradition of protest and liberation, *Emancipation* embodies elements of the five freedoms of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution- religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Join us for an in-depth discussion on these constitutional principles and ideals connected to the struggle for personal freedom, creative expression, independence, and ownership reflected in Prince’s Emancipation journey.
Moderator: L. Londell McMillan
Panelists:
The Honorable Jerry W. Blackwell
United States District Judge I Former Attorney of Prince
Yusef D. Jackson
President & CEO, Operation Push | Entrepreneur | Civil Rights Advocate | Youngest Son of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Denny Laufenburger
Former Mayor of Chanhassen | Civic Leader | Community Advocate
Jeff Kosseff
Author | First Amendment Scholar | Director, Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, University of Minnesota
9:00PM CST | Jam of the Year, San Antonio: Emancipation-Era Film
11:00PM CST | Late-Night Jam Session- Just Like Prince Used to Do!
Performers: You Never Know Who is Going to Show Up!
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SATURDAY: EMANCIPATION 30: CELEBRATING FREEDOM THROUGH COMMUNITY, MUSIC, & ART
Community Programming Admission: FREE
12:00PM-3:00PM CST | Community Creative Day
· Pancake Bar
· Kids’ Creative Corner
· Special Youth Performances
LIVE YOUTH PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
1:00PM CST | School of Rock
1:30PM CST | Mateo Castillo-Bonde (“Minneapolis Mateo”)
1:45PM CST | TCool Makai 9
2:00PM CST | Brooklyn Marie- Minnesota Rising Star & Team Kelly Clarkson Contestant on NBC’s The Voice
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST | Panel: Youth Voices- Exploring Creative Freedom
A youth-focused discussion exploring what music, art and creative freedom mean to the next generation, how young people express their individuality through music, art, and culture, and the importance of finding their own voices.
Moderator: Mayte Garcia
Panelists:
Shannon Curfman
Blues-Rock Guitarist & Recording Artist | Signed to Arista Records at Age 14 | Prince-Influenced Musician & Former Child Prodigy
Brooklyn Marie
Minnesota Rising Star | Singer & Performer | Team Kelly Clarkson Contestant on NBC’s The Voice
Mateo Castillo-Bonde (“Minneapolis Mateo”)
11-Year-Old Guitar Prodigy | Prince-Inspired Musician
TCool Makai 9
Young Creative Phenom | Next Generation of Prince-Inspired Talent
4:00PM CST | Fan Reflections and Testimonials on Prince's Emancipation
A celebration of Prince’s lasting impact through fans' voices, sharing personal stories, memories, and reflections on how Emancipation inspired them with his fight for freedom, independence, and creative expression.
THE MUSIC & ART OF PRINCE’S EMANCIPATION PANEL & NEW POWER GENERATION CONCERT
Admission: $50 (VIP), $31.21 (GA)
Doors: 4:00PM CST
5:00PM - 7:00PM CST | Panel: The Music & Art of Prince’s Emancipation
An inside look at the creative process behind Emancipation, exploring the music, visual artistry, touring and personal stories that helped bring Prince’s vision of freedom and Emancipation to life and to stages all around the world.
Panelists:
Kirk Johnson
Associate Producer of Emancipation I Former Drummer of The New Power Generation
Morris Hayes
Keyboardist | Music Producer | Former Musical Director for The New Power Generation
Mike Scott
Guitarist | Former Musician for The New Power Generation
Steve Parke
Artist & Graphic Designer | Former Art Director for Prince | Creative Visionary Behind Iconic Prince Imagery
8:00PM CST | The New Power Generation LIVE: A Special Emancipation 30th Anniversary Concert
A 3-Day Symposium and Celebration Exploring the Depths of Prince’s Emancipation, His Album Anniversary, and the Virtues of Freedom from a Personal, Creative, Commercial, Historical, and Cultural Perspective.
-----
THURSDAY: EMANCIPATION 30 KICKOFF & RELEASE NIGHT
Admission: $30
Doors: 6:00PM CST
7:00PM CST | Virtual Conversation: Behind Emancipation- Reflections from Prince Insiders: On His Emancipation Journey
Hear firsthand from those who were there, up close and personal, with Prince, as they reflect on what Prince was experiencing personally, professionally, and creatively during the Emancipation era. Explore his challenges, triumphs, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped Prince’s journey to artistic freedom, the making of this landmark album, and his leadership in a movement for artists' rights and independence.
Panelists:
Mayte Garcia
Former NPG Dancer and Prince’s Former Wife I Choreographer
Hans-Martin Buff
Grammy Award-Winning Audio Engineer | Music Producer & Mixer | Former Paisley Park Engineer | Prince Collaborator
L. Londell McMillan
Prince’s Former Attorney and Manager | Entrepreneur I Manager I Producer
9:00PM - 12:00AM CST | DJ Dudley D Dance Party, Celebration of Prince & Emancipation
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FRIDAY: EMANCIPATION 30: THE JAM OF FREEDOM
Admission: $31.21
Doors: 6:00PM CST
7:00PM CST | Panel: The 5 Freedoms & Prince’s Emancipation
Prince's freedom journey expanded beyond the stage and studio, In the civic tradition of protest and liberation, *Emancipation* embodies elements of the five freedoms of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution- religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Join us for an in-depth discussion on these constitutional principles and ideals connected to the struggle for personal freedom, creative expression, independence, and ownership reflected in Prince’s Emancipation journey.
Moderator: L. Londell McMillan
Panelists:
The Honorable Jerry W. Blackwell
United States District Judge I Former Attorney of Prince
Yusef D. Jackson
President & CEO, Operation Push | Entrepreneur | Civil Rights Advocate | Youngest Son of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Denny Laufenburger
Former Mayor of Chanhassen | Civic Leader | Community Advocate
Jeff Kosseff
Author | First Amendment Scholar | Director, Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, University of Minnesota
9:00PM CST | Jam of the Year, San Antonio: Emancipation-Era Film
11:00PM CST | Late-Night Jam Session- Just Like Prince Used to Do!
Performers: You Never Know Who is Going to Show Up!
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SATURDAY: EMANCIPATION 30: CELEBRATING FREEDOM THROUGH COMMUNITY, MUSIC, & ART
Community Programming Admission: FREE
12:00PM-3:00PM CST | Community Creative Day
· Pancake Bar
· Kids’ Creative Corner
· Special Youth Performances
LIVE YOUTH PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
1:00PM CST | School of Rock
1:30PM CST | Mateo Castillo-Bonde (“Minneapolis Mateo”)
1:45PM CST | TCool Makai 9
2:00PM CST | Brooklyn Marie- Minnesota Rising Star & Team Kelly Clarkson Contestant on NBC’s The Voice
3:00PM - 4:00PM CST | Panel: Youth Voices- Exploring Creative Freedom
A youth-focused discussion exploring what music, art and creative freedom mean to the next generation, how young people express their individuality through music, art, and culture, and the importance of finding their own voices.
Moderator: Mayte Garcia
Panelists:
Shannon Curfman
Blues-Rock Guitarist & Recording Artist | Signed to Arista Records at Age 14 | Prince-Influenced Musician & Former Child Prodigy
Brooklyn Marie
Minnesota Rising Star | Singer & Performer | Team Kelly Clarkson Contestant on NBC’s The Voice
Mateo Castillo-Bonde (“Minneapolis Mateo”)
11-Year-Old Guitar Prodigy | Prince-Inspired Musician
TCool Makai 9
Young Creative Phenom | Next Generation of Prince-Inspired Talent
4:00PM CST | Fan Reflections and Testimonials on Prince's Emancipation
A celebration of Prince’s lasting impact through fans' voices, sharing personal stories, memories, and reflections on how Emancipation inspired them with his fight for freedom, independence, and creative expression.
THE MUSIC & ART OF PRINCE’S EMANCIPATION PANEL & NEW POWER GENERATION CONCERT
Admission: $50 (VIP), $31.21 (GA)
Doors: 4:00PM CST
5:00PM - 7:00PM CST | Panel: The Music & Art of Prince’s Emancipation
An inside look at the creative process behind Emancipation, exploring the music, visual artistry, touring and personal stories that helped bring Prince’s vision of freedom and Emancipation to life and to stages all around the world.
Panelists:
Kirk Johnson
Associate Producer of Emancipation I Former Drummer of The New Power Generation
Morris Hayes
Keyboardist | Music Producer | Former Musical Director for The New Power Generation
Mike Scott
Guitarist | Former Musician for The New Power Generation
Steve Parke
Artist & Graphic Designer | Former Art Director for Prince | Creative Visionary Behind Iconic Prince Imagery
8:00PM CST | The New Power Generation LIVE: A Special Emancipation 30th Anniversary Concert
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