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Save Mart Center tower bathed in purple in tribute to Prince

By Paul Schlesinger

pschlesinger@fresnobee.com
The Larry C. Shehadey Tower at Fresno State’s Save Mart Center is lit up in purple as a tribute to music legend Prince, who performed twice at the center, Thursday, April 21, 2016. Prince died today at the age of 57.
The Larry C. Shehadey Tower at Fresno State’s Save Mart Center is lit up in purple as a tribute to music legend Prince, who performed twice at the center, Thursday, April 21, 2016. Prince died today at the age of 57. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com

The Larry Shehadey Tower at Fresno State’s Save Mart Center in northeast Fresno is bathed in purple light Thursday night in a special tribute to Prince.

Prince, who died Thursday at 57, performed in Fresno four times, including performances at the Save Mart Center in 2004 and 2011, marketing manager Annie Melvold said.

Paul Schlesinger: 559-441-6659, @PaulSch_Photog

This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 8:40 PM with the headline "Save Mart Center tower bathed in purple in tribute to Prince."

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