{"id":41,"date":"2025-11-06T12:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:49:23","slug":"purple-rewind-revisit-the-vibes-energy-and-community-spirit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/?page_id=41","title":{"rendered":"Purple Rewind \u2013 Revisit the vibes, energy, and community spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-30 .fg-image { width: 270px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-30 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foogallery fg-center fg-default fg-ready fg-light fg-shadow-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-preset fg-brad fg-preset-small fg-preset fg-brad fg-preset-small\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-30\" 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fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/685843108_999133722471339_7017501296377822499_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"81\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/685843108_999133722471339_7017501296377822499_n\/3190153704.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/684827944_999133699138008_2848281312387006262_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"79\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting \u2014 a Prince room built by Musicology Long Island\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/684827944_999133699138008_2848281312387006262_n\/852470280.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/689009082_998403355877709_6165172392551834985_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"85\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/689009082_998403355877709_6165172392551834985_n\/1310817310.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/685812151_999133655804679_9026947353549293290_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"80\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/685812151_999133655804679_9026947353549293290_n\/676246230.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/687688441_999133629138015_358680947800464849_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"84\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/687688441_999133629138015_358680947800464849_n\/788217622.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/686003725_999133765804668_8423176797152921226_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"82\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/686003725_999133765804668_8423176797152921226_n\/3812562514.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/686481863_999133685804676_6526910627391624246_n.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"83\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/686481863_999133685804676_6526910627391624246_n\/1249673124.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_0.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"87\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/image_0\/2933111354.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/220199-2.jpg\" data-caption-desc=\"A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.\" data-attachment-id=\"86\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"a paint-and-sip became something more interesting\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/220199-2\/2327769204.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A Prince-inspired afternoon of guided painting, music, and community presented by Musicology Long Island.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/482023341_676365791414802_6198913945273719815_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A moment of joy during the Purple Rain 40th bash \u2014 good vibes and even better company.\" data-caption-desc=\"Musicology Long Island members enjoy purple mocktails and casual conversations in a warm courtyard gathering on July 20, 2024.\" data-attachment-id=\"31\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman smiling in front of two seated guests during Purple Rain 40th anniversary celebration\" title=\"A moment of joy during the Purple Rain 40th bash \u2014 good vibes and even better company.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/482023341_676365791414802_6198913945273719815_n\/1059426843.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">A moment of joy during the Purple Rain 40th bash \u2014 good vibes and even better company.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Musicology Long Island members enjoy purple mocktails and casual conversations in a warm courtyard gathering on July 20, 2024.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/482028950_676365764748138_2059547054585748401_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Purple is the color of connection \u2014 and these smiles say it all.\" data-caption-desc=\"Long Island fans beam with joy as they celebrate Prince and 40 years of Purple Rain with laughter, love, and legacy.\" data-attachment-id=\"32\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two women smiling in front of a purple-lit wall during Prince tribute gathering\" title=\"Purple is the color of connection \u2014 and these smiles say it all.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/482028950_676365764748138_2059547054585748401_n\/772054144.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Purple is the color of connection \u2014 and these smiles say it all.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Long Island fans beam with joy as they celebrate Prince and 40 years of Purple Rain with laughter, love, and legacy.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/484281074_676365984748116_5634660134618205347_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"One thumb up, one purple heart \u2014 repping the Purple Rain legacy in style.\" data-caption-desc=\"A proud Musicology member gives her approval as the courtyard fills with Prince songs and purple joy on July 20th.\" data-attachment-id=\"33\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman in denim jacket giving a thumbs-up while holding a phone during Prince celebration\" title=\"One thumb up, one purple heart \u2014 repping the Purple Rain legacy in style.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/484281074_676365984748116_5634660134618205347_n\/1975341043.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">One thumb up, one purple heart \u2014 repping the Purple Rain legacy in style.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A proud Musicology member gives her approval as the courtyard fills with Prince songs and purple joy on July 20th.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/503772691_10223160201991912_4931242273137387210_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Beats by Prince, spun with love \u2014 the soundtrack of our 40th anniversary gathering.\" data-caption-desc=\"DJ at the Musicology Long Island celebration sets the tone with Prince classics as fans gather under the summer sky.\" data-attachment-id=\"34\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DJ wearing Purple Rain shirt spinning music behind console at outdoor Prince tribute\" title=\"Beats by Prince, spun with love \u2014 the soundtrack of our 40th anniversary gathering.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/503772691_10223160201991912_4931242273137387210_n\/298501033.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Beats by Prince, spun with love \u2014 the soundtrack of our 40th anniversary gathering.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">DJ at the Musicology Long Island celebration sets the tone with Prince classics as fans gather under the summer sky.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/503867513_10223160199231843_6656515586539417341_n.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"35\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/503867513_10223160199231843_6656515586539417341_n\/1457760145.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/503966601_10223160199391847_151519187179302598_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Night fell, but the purple glow kept shining \u2014 cheers to 40 years!\" data-caption-desc=\"Under strings of lights, Musicology Long Island friends toasted to four decades of Purple Rain, sharing stories and purple cocktails.\" data-attachment-id=\"36\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Group of people enjoying an evening Prince-themed celebration with food and drinks\" title=\"Night fell, but the purple glow kept shining \u2014 cheers to 40 years!\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/503966601_10223160199391847_151519187179302598_n\/26244607.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Night fell, but the purple glow kept shining \u2014 cheers to 40 years!<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Under strings of lights, Musicology Long Island friends toasted to four decades of Purple Rain, sharing stories and purple cocktails.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/504158315_10223160202191917_8930842643822154670_n-1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Community, conversation, and a whole lot of purple.\" data-caption-desc=\"Musicology Long Island members gathered outdoors under violet accents, enjoying food, drinks, and fan unity for the Purple Rain milestone.\" data-attachment-id=\"37\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guests seated at outdoor tables with purple tablecloths during Prince fan event\" title=\"Community, conversation, and a whole lot of purple.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/504158315_10223160202191917_8930842643822154670_n-1\/2940333890.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Community, conversation, and a whole lot of purple.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Musicology Long Island members gathered outdoors under violet accents, enjoying food, drinks, and fan unity for the Purple Rain milestone.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/504158315_10223160202191917_8930842643822154670_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Community, conversation, and a whole lot of purple.\" data-caption-desc=\"Musicology Long Island members gathered outdoors under violet accents, enjoying food, drinks, and fan unity for the Purple Rain milestone.\" data-attachment-id=\"38\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guests seated at outdoor tables with purple tablecloths during Prince fan event\" title=\"Community, conversation, and a whole lot of purple.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/504158315_10223160202191917_8930842643822154670_n\/3881444094.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Community, conversation, and a whole lot of purple.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">Musicology Long Island members gathered outdoors under violet accents, enjoying food, drinks, and fan unity for the Purple Rain milestone.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/504199446_10223160202071914_6337440192820999363_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"Purple pride, Long Island style \u2014 family by fandom, united by the music.\" data-caption-desc=\"A perfect snapshot of Musicology Long Island members celebrating with drinks, music, and fan pride on a milestone day.\" data-attachment-id=\"39\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Group photo of Prince fans seated in front of high bar ledge during Purple Rain anniversary party\" title=\"Purple pride, Long Island style \u2014 family by fandom, united by the music.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/504199446_10223160202071914_6337440192820999363_n\/20280082.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">Purple pride, Long Island style \u2014 family by fandom, united by the music.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A perfect snapshot of Musicology Long Island members celebrating with drinks, music, and fan pride on a milestone day.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/518031399_10165067897493942_7306886224557764197_n.jpg\" data-caption-title=\"A table set for legends \u2014 celebrating 40 years of Purple Rain, Prince style.\" data-caption-desc=\"A vinyl centerpiece with florals and a memorial candle marked the 40th anniversary of Prince\u2019s legendary Purple Rain at the Musicology Long Island event.\" data-attachment-id=\"40\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Purple Rain-themed candle, record, and flowers centerpiece on a purple table\" title=\"A table set for legends \u2014 celebrating 40 years of Purple Rain, Prince style.\" width=\"270\" height=\"230\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/musicologylongisland.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/11\/518031399_10165067897493942_7306886224557764197_n\/952388427.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22270%22%20height%3D%22230%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20270%20230%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-title\">A table set for legends \u2014 celebrating 40 years of Purple Rain, Prince style.<\/div><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\">A vinyl centerpiece with florals and a memorial candle marked the 40th anniversary of Prince\u2019s legendary Purple Rain at the Musicology Long Island event.<\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div 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