Prince (June 10, 1994) The Miami Herald – Queen of the Night: Glam Slam Opening Recap

Tara Solomon’s “Queen of the Night” party column recaps the star-studded and chaotic grand opening of Prince’s new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam on Tuesday, June 7, including his birthday performance and celebrity guest sightings.

Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Friday, June 10, 1994 Country: United States

Location: Miami, Florida Section: Weekend / Party Planner (17G / 19G)

THE STORY

Tara Solomon’s “Queen of the Night” column recaps the star-studded grand opening of Prince’s new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam on Tuesday, June 7. Prince performed in celebration of his 36th birthday / “first” birthday as the Symbol. The event drew massive crowds, paparazzi, and celebrities

including Ingrid Casares, Christopher Ciccone (sans Madonna), Kelly Klein, Jennifer Holiday, Chayanne, and others. The piece includes fun anecdotes, a minor VIP scuffle, and observations about the lively, chaotic night.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This is the main gossip/party column coverage published three days after the Glam Slam opening. It reflects the high-society buzz surrounding Prince’s entry into the Miami Beach club scene during his Symbol era, blending glamour with light scandal and local color.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Glam Slam Grand Opening & Prince Birthday Performance

Era: 1994 (Glam Slam era)

Tone: Lively, gossipy, and celebratory

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Detailed post-opening recap with celebrity sightings and stories

• Prince performing at his own club

• The mix of excitement, minor incidents, and South Beach nightlife energy

• Tara Solomon’s signature party reporting style

RELATED MATERIAL

This follows the pre-opening announcements (June 3 & 6) and complements the June 12 local news coverage of crowd control issues.

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