40th Anniversary Party

Celebrate 40 Years of Minneapolis Public Access TV with SPEAK MPLS!Get ready for a media milestone! Public access TV in Minneapolis is celebrating 40 years, and we're throwing an epic party to celebrate! Join SPEAK MPLS on Saturday, October 26, from 6:00–9:00 PM at our South Minneapolis studio (2429 Nicollet Avenue) for a night filled with legendary moments, incredible stories, and tons of fun. 🎉 Hosted by beloved local icon Fancy Ray (who also stars in a commercial for the event as only he can), the celebration will honor the history of public access and spotlight the bright future that SPEAK MPLS envisions. The evening will feature music, food, drinks, a 360 video booth, photo booth, games, and plenty of surprises! Costumes are encouraged, but not required.This party isn’t just a celebration of the past – it's a look into the future of community media! We'll honor 40 years of Minneapolis public access TV, showcasing the unfiltered voices, iconic faces, and unforgettable moments that have shaped our city's media landscape. Plus, we'll spotlight RYSE MPLS, our youth media program that empowers the next generation of creators. 🎥✨Can't make it in person? No worries! The event will be broadcast live on SPEAK MPLS channels (Comcast Xfinity channels 16, 17, 75, and 798 HD) and streamed online at speakmpls.com/watch.Whether you’re a long-time fan of public access or new to the scene, this celebration is for YOU! Let’s toast to the legacy of public access and look ahead to an even brighter future together. 🥂The event is sponsored by Zeus Jones and The Coven. 

SPEAK MPLS South
2429 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis MN 55404 (Map)

Celebrate 40 Years of Minneapolis Public Access TV with SPEAK MPLS!

Get ready for a media milestone! Public access TV in Minneapolis is celebrating 40 years, and we're throwing an epic party to celebrate! Join SPEAK MPLS on Saturday, October 26, from 6:00–9:00 PM at our South Minneapolis studio (2429 Nicollet Avenue) for a night filled with legendary moments, incredible stories, and tons of fun. 🎉 

Hosted by beloved local icon Fancy Ray (who also stars in a commercial for the event as only he can), the celebration will honor the history of public access and spotlight the bright future that SPEAK MPLS envisions. The evening will feature music, food, drinks, a 360 video booth, photo booth, games, and plenty of surprises! Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

This party isn’t just a celebration of the past – it's a look into the future of community media! We'll honor 40 years of Minneapolis public access TV, showcasing the unfiltered voices, iconic faces, and unforgettable moments that have shaped our city's media landscape. Plus, we'll spotlight RYSE MPLS, our youth media program that empowers the next generation of creators. 🎥✨

Can't make it in person? No worries! The event will be broadcast live on SPEAK MPLS channels (Comcast Xfinity channels 16, 17, 75, and 798 HD) and streamed online at speakmpls.com/watch.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of public access or new to the scene, this celebration is for YOU! Let’s toast to the legacy of public access and look ahead to an even brighter future together. 🥂

The event is sponsored by Zeus Jones and The Coven.