Prince (October 11, 1990) – “New Arena Changes Club Zone” Feature – St. Cloud Times.
A Twin Cities entertainment feature reports on the changing Minneapolis nightlife scene and the opening of Glam Slam, Prince's newly launched nightclub. The article highlights the venue's role within the city's rapidly evolving entertainment district and reveals several details about its planned design and operation.
Publication: St. Cloud Times
Publication Date: October 11, 1990
Country: USA
Event Date: October 1990
This feature, written by D.L. Mabery, examines the impact of Minneapolis's new Target Center and the changes taking place within the surrounding warehouse district entertainment area.
A significant section of the article focuses on the opening of Glam Slam, the highly anticipated nightclub associated with Prince. Located at 110 Fifth Street North, the venue was scheduled to open the following Tuesday and was expected to become one of Minneapolis's leading nightlife destinations.
According to the report, Glam Slam would occupy approximately 20,000 square feet spread across two floors and accommodate around 1,200 people. The club's design centred around a large stage and dance floor, with multiple bars throughout the venue. The article also notes that a specially designated VIP area had been set aside for Prince.
The story explains that the club's goal was to provide an upscale national and international nightclub atmosphere, helping to strengthen Minneapolis's growing reputation as an entertainment destination.
Accompanying the article is a photograph of the venue's organisers and a separate photograph of Prince performing on stage, captioned:
“Glam Slam, a new nightclub opening Tuesday at 110 Fifth St. N, Minneapolis, has a VIP area set aside for Prince.”
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published just days before Glam Slam officially opened its doors, the article documents the excitement surrounding one of Prince's most ambitious non‑musical ventures. The club would become a key part of Minneapolis nightlife during the 1990s and further cement Prince's influence on the city's cultural identity.
The feature is also valuable because it records details of the original venue layout, capacity and concept before the club welcomed its first customers.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published just days before Glam Slam officially opened its doors, the article documents the excitement surrounding one of Prince's most ambitious non‑musical ventures. The club would become a key part of Minneapolis nightlife during the 1990s and further cement Prince's influence on the city's cultural identity.
The feature is also valuable because it records details of the original venue layout, capacity and concept before the club welcomed its first customers.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Opening of Glam Slam nightclub
Era: 1990 – Graffiti Bridge era
Tone: Informative, promotional and civic
Photography: Newspaper photographs showing club organisers and a separate performance image of Prince
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Announcement of Glam Slam's opening
Venue located at 110 Fifth Street North, Minneapolis
Planned capacity of approximately 1,200 people
Description of the club's two‑floor layout
Dedicated VIP area for Prince
Prince performance photograph accompanying the article
Coverage of Minneapolis's changing entertainment district
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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