Hey Chanhassen! The 10th anniversary of Prince's passing is coming up on April 21st — and this week we're taking a closer look at the most famous address in town. We're also hoping to bring you a big update on Old St. Hubert Church before the end of the month. Here's what's chanhappenin'.
St. Hubert Church
We reached out to the Chanhassen Historical Society this week for an update on Old St. Hubert Church — and while there's no news to share just yet, Jackson tells us a significant update on their plan is expected before the end of April.
We'll be here when it drops.
If you're just catching up on this story, it's one every Chanhassen resident should know about — Old St. Hubert Church is the last original building in downtown Chanhassen and is currently facing demolition. Read the full story here.
And if you haven't signed the petition yet, there's still time — sign here.
Prince built Paisley Park right here in Chanhassen. What year did it open its doors?
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Paisley Park — The Most Famous Address in Chanhassen
Chanhassen is home to a lot of things people don't expect. But nothing surprises out-of-towners quite like learning that one of the most famous addresses in music history is tucked into a quiet corner of a Minneapolis suburb.
Paisley Park served as Prince's home, creative sanctuary, and production complex for nearly 30 years. Some of the biggest names in music recorded here — Madonna, Stevie Wonder, the Bee Gees — drawn to a studio that Prince built so he could create on his own terms, away from the noise of Los Angeles and New York.
After Prince passed away on April 21, 2016, Paisley Park opened to the public as a museum. Today it's an active venue where fans from around the world come to walk the same soundstage where Prince rehearsed, see his concert wardrobes and motorcycles up close, and stand in the studios where Prince made music history for three decades.
This April 21st marks ten years since his passing. If you've never been inside — it's right in your backyard.
And if you're a fan, mark your calendar — the Prince Estate is hosting a five-day 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life from June 3–7 across Paisley Park, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. More on that in a future issue. Details and tickets here.
7801 Audubon Road | paisleypark.com
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Arbor Day, City of Chanhassen
New Commercial Development Coming to Lyman & Powers
A sketch plan for new commercial development at the northeast corner of Lyman Boulevard and Powers Boulevard is up for review at Monday's work session. No decisions yet, but it's a corner a lot of Chanhassen residents drive through daily. Worth watching.
Minnetonka Middle School West Adding On
The City Council is approving a site plan for an addition to Minnetonka Middle School West. Good news for families in that part of Chanhassen as the school grows to meet demand.
Hand and Stone Under New Ownership
A new massage therapy business license is being approved for Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa at 858 West 78th Street, indicating a change in ownership.
Yard Waste Site Open for the Season
Spring cleanup is officially underway. The Chanhassen yard waste site is open — details on hours and accepted materials at chanhassenmn.gov.
This one's from yours truly.
I was standing in the card aisle at Lunds & Byerlys last week, struggling to pick out a birthday card for my wife. I struck up a conversation with the woman shopping next to me and she helped me pick out a card that wasn’t overly sappy or “funny.” Something small but memorable.
— Grayson B.
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City Pavement Rehab Open House · Monday April 14 · 4:30–6:30PM · Chanhassen City Hall · See what's planned for the Fox Hollow and Vasserman Ridge neighborhoods before construction begins. Details here.
Girls Flag Football Clinic · Thursdays April 16–30 · Chanhassen Recreation Center · 3-week clinic for girls of all skill levels · Registration open now — Register here
Happenin’ Every Week
Trivia Mafia at Hackamore Brewing · Every Wednesday · 7:00PM · Hackamore Brewing — check triviamafia.com/hackamore for the current schedule and theme nights.
Two Pints & A Pizza Night · Every Monday · Hackamore Brewing · Good beer, good food, and a golf simulator · Check hackamorebrewing.com for current schedule.
Live Music at Moe's Char House · Every Saturday · 6:00–9:30PM · Great food, handcrafted drinks, and live acoustic music. A perfect low-key Saturday night.
Live Music at Brindisi's Pub · Every Tuesday · 6:00–8:30PM · Right next door to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres · Dog friendly patio when weather allows · Happy hour 2–6 PM.
Tot Time Open Gym · Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday · 8:00–11:30AM · Chanhassen Recreation Center · $4–$4.50 per child · One of the best kept secrets in Chanhassen for parents of young kids — more info here.
Happenin’ Soon
Garden Tool Swap · Saturday April 25 · 10:00AM–12:00PM · Outside the Chanhassen Recreation Center · Free · Bring unneeded shovels, rakes, pots, planters, garden decor — take what you need. No need to bring anything to participate. More info here.
Cars & Caves — Opening Day · Saturday April 25 · 9:00AM–1:00PM · Chanhassen AutoPlex · Free and open to the public · 300+ vehicles · Benefits Wishes & More · chanhassenautoplex.com
Arbor Day Tree Planting at South Lotus Lake Park · Saturday May 2 · 9:00AM · South Lotus Lake Park · Free · No registration required · For more than 20 years Chanhassen has celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees in a local park. This year volunteers will plant 20 trees across eight species at South Lotus Lake Park. The city provides gloves and shovels — just wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Stick around after for refreshments, milkweed seed bombs, and some frisbee. chanhassenmn.gov
Paisley Park Opening - Star Tribune, September 1987
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1897 — The Chanhassen Village Council decided that Village Marshal George Schlenk would light the village oil lamps for an extra dollar a month, bringing his total monthly salary to $5.25. The same meeting produced an ordinance prohibiting the hitching of horses to the lamp posts.
1898 — The Village Council voted to build a jail — cost not to exceed $500 — and a Village Hall, to be designed and built by local contractor John Geiser.
Source: Chanhassen Historical Society
1987 — Paisley Park opened two years after construction began, following the massive success of Purple Rain. For nearly 30 years it served as Prince's private home, recording studio, and creative sanctuary before opening to the public as a museum in 2016.